is not a Democrat. Thank you

"This rule also applies to Independents who align themselves with Democrats (eg: Bernie Sanders)."

Edit to add: At least that's what it says in the rules.

How is saying he's not a Democrat fall under the term bash? Pointing out a truth as he's registered as an independent officially. He's a good man with a good message, but has few realistic plans to follow through with resolving these issues. This year we have to stick together and not splinter. Don't you agree?

every DU jury I get selected for on a thread that is unflattering to Bernie and the alert is "don't bash Democratic figures" I feel obligated to vote that the alert is in error and to let the post stand.

I have asked for clarification on this from various people and have no received any guidance... so I have to go with the absolute reading of the rule. Bernie is not a Democrat.

To very complex issues.

People like simplicity.no matter if accurate or not.

for every complex problem there is an answer that is simple, appealing and WRONG.

Bernie, and his followers, not good for Dems in November. . . [imnho] . . .

and thank you for doing so. But be aware of alerts that are sure to follow. It's considered sacrilege by some to criticize The Bernie.

I like this article. Sanders has no real legislative accomplishments in the real world which is why I never took him seriously.

that we are fighting the Party of Putin instead of just the GOP. So many trying to drag down our Party from the inside and outside. I'm just thankful that our tent is so large that it will be impossible to beat us in November short of trump calling in the Spetsnaz. Then they will have a fight on their hands.

pissing into the tent from the outside.

K&R for this article.

Then again, I got tsk tsked the other day for maligning The Bernie.

a minor leader of a minor faction under a very large tent called the Democratic Party. Not the democratic-socialist party, The Democratic Party. Period. The media is trying to make this faction something IT WILL NEVER BE, the leadership of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. He likes simple, this is simple.

are about saving democracy. Am I correct on this read of what you wrote....and yes the Democratic Party is the only thing holding up the POP and his surrogates from destroying our democracy. Seems you have things ASS BACKWARDS.... but well.... have a good one

Bernie would very likely fare worse. Can’t afford that in 2020, because that’d be the absolute end of democracy, if whatever-Republican wins. Over. Finished. Done.

Purity later, safety first.

egads

What’s the half-life of “political purity” in the face of full-on fascism, anyway?

I read this elsewhere and considered posting but didn't know if I was in the mood to be creamed. Loved this piece...thank you.

just know right from wrong...thank you

but I'm giving you stars anyway

Yeah, Milt Shook was Not impressed with BS saying the Democratic Party was the party of "the 100% and Not of working people".. neither were a lot of other peeps.

I have not been impressed since 2015, glad to be of service. I got it elsewhere. From a friend....

Absolutely the best "must read".

Applause meter is off the charts with this well written & honest claim to what Democrats have been observing since March 2015.

Its the magic slight of hand of Tad, we've been witnessing.
And its unbelievable that its all brought to us by "Money & Media".
And the whole pathetic show is finally being called out.

Greatest Page worthy post.

Thanks heaven05.

a friend gave me the heads up, I had to post it.... the truth will set us free....from....well you know

Off it goes!!!

Thank you heaven05..🍃

I found it elsewhere. A friend had posted it and I just could not ignore it.

it was obvious, especially with all we have been dealing with when it comes to that minor faction

I've sent it everywhere on twitter..

set our Party free...corny..I know, but I think it is the only course of action at this perilous time in our Party and country. As I have been saying all along the Party faithful must continue to marginalize certain minor factions within the big tent of our Party. And to counteract the media speculation and exaggeration concerning 'rising stars' and their mentor(s). It's all optics, minus the truth most times. It's how we got trump as a potus.

Thank you for your help.

"And to counteract the media speculation and exaggeration concerning 'rising stars' and their mentor(s). It's all optics, minus the truth most times. It's how we got trump as a potus. "


Well stated.

It really lays it all on the line.

Milt Shook to the front page of GD!

I'd hate to think that Sanders has any followers who might vote Democratic this election. They might not vote at all. So, can we please put aside the lulz at the idealists and bring them into our tent without the tall glass of "I told you so"? It's as inspiring as gargling onion juice.

if not, they set the precedent in 2016, not me. We got trump, partially it seems now because many thousands sat out the vote, didn't vote, they got trump too and celebrated. Oh yeah, I saw that. I won't be fooled again. I am done with this BS. Vote Democratic candidates or don't, your problem, not mine. good bye to this bullshit factionalism.

Look I get it. People are easily divided. Why contribute to that after the contest is over? Pettiness? Ego? We have shit to get done between now and November. Get over your hatred of Sanders, work to bring his voters on the Democratic side, and celebrate in a few months. Or not and fail the purity test.

an anger at seeing people trying to DESTROY our Party in favour of some agenda of a minor faction coming from minor leaders of that faction. Look you get over your obsession with loving Sanders. I do not like him, his tactics or obfuscation of truth about him and his faction. I am working for my Party. My candidate won yesterday in spite of the last minute last-ditch effort by Sanders and AOC to keep my candidate from winning. Thankfully our turnout overwhelmed the democratic-socialist side of challenges. Same with Sharice Davis.

His voters better come to the side that will unseat the republikans in November. I willl tell them nothing. They want to sit at home and whine and cry in their beer. Stomp their feet and not vote. I say that's their choice. They are adults, sometimes, so they should gird up their loins realize what a minor faction they are and join us. Otherwise the hell with them. Even though my candidate's experience and truthfulness made her the best choice, that "side" tried to derail her. I am done playing with them. They either vote or go sit in the corner and whine. If they vote fine, if not their choice. Yeah GOTV for November.

I think we all know who has contributed pettiness, ego gratification over qualified candidates. Yeah, I got my shit done yesterday. Overwhelmed the petty-ego faction. And I will keep working with other adults to get it done in November. The rest is up to the petty-ego faction and leaders. NOT ME!!!!!

Practically Perfect in Every Way.

Maybe people tired of the obsession with Bernie Sanders...should stop being obsessed with Bernie Sanders.

Be the change you want to see in the world.

how magicians and carnival barkers draw em in, sleight of hand, lots of optics, and in the end NO SUBSTANCE. I read the whole thing. You just lose your money or faith in something. Yeah, they need to unify with our Party and quit being a minor irritant to our body politic.

people are confronting this with the resistance and realism that it has long deserved.