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What stage are Bernie supporters in? (Original Post) XRubicon Mar 2016 OP
Nasty post. n/t TDale313 Mar 2016 #1
I see the Clinton supporters are still in the ugly and nasty stage bigwillq Mar 2016 #2
It's all they've got. senz Mar 2016 #14
Well, they might have a Democratic nomination bigwillq Mar 2016 #18
Long way to go. senz Mar 2016 #32
And the "entitled" stage. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #25
They can be however they want to be bigwillq Mar 2016 #36
Understood. n/t. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #50
I think you have to be in that stage when you support any Republican or Clinton 2pooped2pop Mar 2016 #55
That's not a stage, it's permanent. John Poet Mar 2016 #89
"And then they fight you" stage. morningfog Mar 2016 #3
Just click self-delete. Trust me. JaneyVee Mar 2016 #4
The state of reality. Not falling for push polling. southerncrone Mar 2016 #5
yep that is how to win some over Duckhunter935 Mar 2016 #6
Oh, please. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2016 #7
Not when it's only all about deutsey Mar 2016 #84
How about the F U stage? berni_mccoy Mar 2016 #8
+1000 99th_Monkey Mar 2016 #16
I'm at that stage. madfloridian Mar 2016 #21
Been there for a while MuseRider Mar 2016 #39
Anger it is. Thx. XRubicon Mar 2016 #43
What will never happen is "acceptance", John Poet Mar 2016 #90
Pissed off at the way the DNC rigged stuff for Hillary. madfloridian Mar 2016 #9
There, there ... NanceGreggs Mar 2016 #33
the "mean" South Carolinians DrDan Mar 2016 #53
Let's not forget the trilateral commision and the Kiebler elves Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2016 #56
Me too. It's like we are nothing more than an annoyance in the Cleita Mar 2016 #34
I'll bookmark this thread noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #10
I'm been an activist since I was 12. I am 58 now. If Bernie wants to stay in the game through Luminous Animal Mar 2016 #11
So far he is winning most of what he said he would so I'm feeling pretty good. How 'bout you?..n/t monmouth4 Mar 2016 #12
Assholish post. redwitch Mar 2016 #13
I'm feeling pretty good! Bjornsdotter Mar 2016 #15
Bernie is my hero. Against all odds he's still fighting — for us! nt earthshine Mar 2016 #17
Lol! Well personally I'm in the "fighting til the end" stage Arazi Mar 2016 #19
normally I would trash the post and ignore you olddots Mar 2016 #20
There's nothing to grieve about, so the five stages don't apply. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #22
I don't know what you've been smoking, but I'm pretty happy tonight! Avalux Mar 2016 #23
:l VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #24
Most of us are realistic. oldandhappy Mar 2016 #26
He was at several polling places and that I am angry about. If Clinton bkkyosemite Mar 2016 #31
I hope people who have pictures will submit them to the cops. oldandhappy Mar 2016 #38
Writing in Bernie's name in the general isn't realistic. N/t gollygee Mar 2016 #35
Not realistic in winning the presidency but very noticeable when all votes are counted oldandhappy Mar 2016 #45
Really? Who got the most write in votes in the last election? anigbrowl Mar 2016 #51
I do not analyze that. But someone does. Bye oldandhappy Mar 2016 #54
This is why it won't matter anigbrowl Mar 2016 #62
Is this necessary? Nt 👎🏼 katsy Mar 2016 #27
We've just begun guys/gals.... bkkyosemite Mar 2016 #28
Beginning stages of the primary. Waiting for more states. revbones Mar 2016 #29
It's the wrong question 99th_Monkey Mar 2016 #30
What a lovely post! femmedem Mar 2016 #37
No stage. He's making a difference, and changing the conversation...put is this way: johnnyrocket Mar 2016 #40
What a nasty divisive post nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #41
Realizing we have 50 states marlakay Mar 2016 #42
You ought to understand Ron Green Mar 2016 #44
Well put UglyGreed Mar 2016 #46
I'm in the stage of deep disgust at faux liberals who foment racial division to win elections.[n/t] Maedhros Mar 2016 #47
Cut it out Dem2 Mar 2016 #48
What an ugly post. Marr Mar 2016 #49
I'm no fan of much of what I've seen from Sanders supporters on this board Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2016 #52
Acceptance. Acceptance that Karma13612 Mar 2016 #57
Taunt now, cry later NowSam Mar 2016 #58
+++ marions ghost Mar 2016 #66
Kick for exposure. This shit needs to be seen. eom Purveyor Mar 2016 #59
*plonk* warrprayer Mar 2016 #60
Me, I'm in Acceptance. Shandris Mar 2016 #61
I "accepted" from the beginning that those who own our bought-and-paid-for political system deutsey Mar 2016 #82
I believe you have no idea what the concept is for the Sanders voters I know monicaangela Mar 2016 #63
Thank you! femmedem Mar 2016 #74
Thank you femmedem! monicaangela Mar 2016 #76
+1 deutsey Mar 2016 #83
Thank you deutsey! monicaangela Mar 2016 #85
So this is considered a nasty post but calling ppl stupid & saying giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #64
Good one... Denial XRubicon Mar 2016 #68
Lol, my statement wasn't directed at you. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #73
I know, I think denial fits your observation XRubicon Mar 2016 #77
Oh, sorry I thought you were talking to me. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #78
Feeling pretty good, actually. Chezboo Mar 2016 #65
HRC people have been calling Bernie supporters angry since day 1 -- get a new schtick. aikoaiko Mar 2016 #67
Yay! Condescending bullshit amateur psychoanalysis for the win! Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #69
I am not angry so much as schockec since I consider Hilary to be corrupt and her spouse to be Todays_Illusion Mar 2016 #70
I see Hillarites are upset you can't claim the crown yet. Kittycat Mar 2016 #71
By Golly, have some pie! nc4bo Mar 2016 #72
The noise that just left me was unfuckingreal. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #80
you win! renate Mar 2016 #81
Yogi Berra srobert Mar 2016 #75
Supporting a candidate who is winning does not make you a winner Armstead Mar 2016 #79
Is there a whining stage? wildeyed Mar 2016 #86
Your hemorrhoid called rufus dog Mar 2016 #87
This is truely funny. XRubicon Mar 2016 #94
I feel fine. aidbo Mar 2016 #88
Amused, that *white stoners* and Minnesota Nice... SMC22307 Mar 2016 #91
With utmost respect, yesterday I decided and today I voted for Bernie ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #92
This helps nobody. MirrorAshes Mar 2016 #93
 

senz

(11,945 posts)
32. Long way to go.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:30 PM
Mar 2016

Bernie's going to take it to the convention for the millions of people who want him to.

He's in it for us.

She's in it for herself.

 

Ken Burch

(50,254 posts)
25. And the "entitled" stage.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:28 PM
Mar 2016

They still think there should have been no one running against HRC at all.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
36. They can be however they want to be
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:31 PM
Mar 2016

I've said little bad against supporters because supporters can say whatever they want to. I try to criticize the candidate, not the supporters.

Only did here because I was trying to make a funny.

southerncrone

(5,506 posts)
5. The state of reality. Not falling for push polling.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:21 PM
Mar 2016

It ain't over by a long shot. Less than 1/3 of states have voted. The year is young.

 

John Poet

(2,510 posts)
90. What will never happen is "acceptance",
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 12:10 AM
Mar 2016

because Hillary Clinton is simply, totally unacceptable as a presidential nominee for this party.

NanceGreggs

(27,818 posts)
33. There, there ...
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:31 PM
Mar 2016

We know, we know.

It's the DNC's fault, it's the MSM's fault, it's DWS's fault, it's HRC's fault, it's Bill's fault, it's the debate schedule's fault, it's the debate moderators' fault, it's the Hillary supporters' fault - it's pretty much everybody on the planet's fault - everyone but Bernie, of course.

Luminous Animal

(27,310 posts)
11. I'm been an activist since I was 12. I am 58 now. If Bernie wants to stay in the game through
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:22 PM
Mar 2016

the convention and beyond… I have his back.

Oh, and nasty post.

 

earthshine

(1,642 posts)
17. Bernie is my hero. Against all odds he's still fighting — for us! nt
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:25 PM
Mar 2016

He really seems to be the last honest man.

Arazi

(6,829 posts)
19. Lol! Well personally I'm in the "fighting til the end" stage
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:25 PM
Mar 2016

and singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic as this campaign takes its latest $40 million and rolls out



Time to donate again. Thanks for the laugh

 

Ken Burch

(50,254 posts)
22. There's nothing to grieve about, so the five stages don't apply.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:26 PM
Mar 2016

Bernie's campaign isn't over, and no progressive should WANT it to be over.

Nothing but good has come of Bernie's presence in the race.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
23. I don't know what you've been smoking, but I'm pretty happy tonight!
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:27 PM
Mar 2016

Bernie's going to rake up some delegates, and Hillary sounded like Bernie Clinton tonight. The best form of flattery is imitation!

VulgarPoet

(2,872 posts)
24. :l
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:28 PM
Mar 2016


I distinctly remember saying something earlier about reaching across the aisle; it hasn't even been 24 hours and y'all are already making me regret it.

oldandhappy

(6,719 posts)
26. Most of us are realistic.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:28 PM
Mar 2016

We return Dem survey forms with a note explaining why we do not trust the DNC, we vote Bernie in primaries and then change our registration to Independent and plan to write-in Bernie in the GE, we laugh when we are phone banked for Clinton and tell the callers this is still a democracy and we are allowed to vote as we wish.

Yes, we have flashes of anger and disgust when we see what DWS is doing. But we do not accept Bill using a megaphone in front of a polling place in violation of ethics and the law. That brings out hard core reporting and maybe a few law suits.

Bernie supporters are very realistic.

bkkyosemite

(5,792 posts)
31. He was at several polling places and that I am angry about. If Clinton
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:30 PM
Mar 2016

wins MA I will not think it a fair win. Many were kept in line not able to vote.

oldandhappy

(6,719 posts)
45. Not realistic in winning the presidency but very noticeable when all votes are counted
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:38 PM
Mar 2016

and the parties look at the votes and where the support is -- or isn't. I did not mean Bernie would win the hot seat. I meant that I have the right to vote as I choose and that it will be noticed. Clinton will be running for her second term the day she is sworn in. She will care about where she has support and there she does not. And with DWS out of the DNC -- there will be lots of second thots. The DNC had turned off a lot of people.

 

anigbrowl

(13,889 posts)
51. Really? Who got the most write in votes in the last election?
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:44 PM
Mar 2016

I'll wait for your answer. I'll be waiting a while, I suspect.

 

anigbrowl

(13,889 posts)
62. This is why it won't matter
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:54 PM
Mar 2016

You couldn't even take a few minutes to try to look that information up, and I'll bet money that you won't bother to do so the day after the election in November either. You like saying that voting for the outsider is going to make a difference, but you can't be bothered to invest any of your time in researching the facts behind your claim. Not a winning approach.

 

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
30. It's the wrong question
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:29 PM
Mar 2016

The Political Revolution is headed for Philadelphia.


However, your question could well be asked of yourselves, of Clinton fans regarding
the likelihood of Hillary being indicted before she ever gets into the WH
Are you in denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance?

femmedem

(8,207 posts)
37. What a lovely post!
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:32 PM
Mar 2016

It's nice to see substance and kindness.
Why would anyone be angry at people who post crap like this?

johnnyrocket

(1,773 posts)
40. No stage. He's making a difference, and changing the conversation...put is this way:
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:33 PM
Mar 2016

Hillary would have NEVER, *EVER* changed the conversation on her own....if it were up to her, she'd walk right into the Whitehouse and start moving her things in yesterday.

But, no, she has to go through this annoying, pesky primary, voting by the people, thing, to gain her rightful power.

In the meantime....she'll say whatever Bernie's says...minus any actual policy or disruption of the corporate class.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
41. What a nasty divisive post
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:34 PM
Mar 2016

keep working on depressing the vote in November. I will quite frankly enjoy it.

Ron Green

(9,823 posts)
44. You ought to understand
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:37 PM
Mar 2016

that people deeply concerned about the future of the world for their children and grandchildren might be coming from a different emotional place than those supporting the status quo and its defenders.

 

Maedhros

(10,007 posts)
47. I'm in the stage of deep disgust at faux liberals who foment racial division to win elections.[n/t]
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:40 PM
Mar 2016

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,192 posts)
52. I'm no fan of much of what I've seen from Sanders supporters on this board
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:45 PM
Mar 2016

but your gloating is really uncalled for. Let's try to rise above that shit.

Karma13612

(4,554 posts)
57. Acceptance. Acceptance that
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:49 PM
Mar 2016

Bernie is taking this puppy all the way to the

CONVENTION

And we are going to win this.

Then, if you want, we can chat about the 5 stages of loss

NowSam

(1,252 posts)
58. Taunt now, cry later
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:49 PM
Mar 2016

First they ignore you...
Then they laugh at you.
Then they fight you and then
you win.

Hillary ignored Bernie.
Then she laughed.
Now she is fighting and fighting ugly.
So what stage is she in?

 

Shandris

(3,447 posts)
61. Me, I'm in Acceptance.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:51 PM
Mar 2016

I accept that the people who claim to inhabit 'the Democratic Party (tm)' are not, in any way, actually concerned about the issues they claim to be concerned about and are, instead, merely concerned with their own financial status. That is understandable.

It's the way of cowards.

But perhaps the people who created the 'Stages' chart should be more honest about it. It assumes that there are 5 (7 sometimes) stages, but it does not realize that there are more possible alternatives than simply those. So yes, I'm in Acceptance.

It is not the 'Acceptance' that the OP thinks it is, however.

Congratulations on your victory. I sincerely hope it brings you everything you voted for.

deutsey

(20,166 posts)
82. I "accepted" from the beginning that those who own our bought-and-paid-for political system
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:26 PM
Mar 2016

would do everything in their power to marginalize Bernie and his message.

My biggest surprise, however, has been that despite things being rigged against him, Bernie's campaign has resonated so widely and deeply with people and has managed to give the establishment a serious run for its ample money.

If this primary ends the way I've assumed it would, Bernie and none of us who support him have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Just the opposite, in fact.

On edit: To quote a famous socialist...Don't mourn. Organize.

monicaangela

(1,508 posts)
63. I believe you have no idea what the concept is for the Sanders voters I know
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:55 PM
Mar 2016

That concept is this. No matter who wins the primary on either side, we continue on. If we continue with Bernie in the White House excellent, if not, we continue the effort with Bernie in the Senate, but this is not about Bernie, it is about us and we will be there for this revolution which is sorely needed in this country. So, as I see it, we don't fit into any of those "stages" you have so eagerly posted.

 

giftedgirl77

(4,713 posts)
64. So this is considered a nasty post but calling ppl stupid & saying
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 10:56 PM
Mar 2016

that ppl in SC voted for HRC bc of a master/slave relationship is ok?

Fuckin hypocrites.

XRubicon

(2,212 posts)
77. I know, I think denial fits your observation
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:19 PM
Mar 2016

They heap it on Hillary like repubs shrieking about Benghazi then say this post is ugly... denial.

Chezboo

(230 posts)
65. Feeling pretty good, actually.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:01 PM
Mar 2016

The only thing besides the lopsided coverage in Clinton's favor are the dishonest, sleazy tactics that have been reported to cheat the votes. The masters of dirty politics - reminds me of what the republicans resort to because they can't win any other way.

BTW, the 5 stages of grief have been debunked for several years.

Todays_Illusion

(1,209 posts)
70. I am not angry so much as schockec since I consider Hilary to be corrupt and her spouse to be
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:07 PM
Mar 2016

a serial sexual predator.

Kittycat

(10,493 posts)
71. I see Hillarites are upset you can't claim the crown yet.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:07 PM
Mar 2016

See you in Philly. We'll wait until every last vote has been cast, so deal with it.

VulgarPoet

(2,872 posts)
80. The noise that just left me was unfuckingreal.
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:24 PM
Mar 2016

Kick for exposure-- I know I advocated for at least a modicum of cross-aisle working but tonight may have been a really bad night to advocate for that.

 

srobert

(81 posts)
75. Yogi Berra
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:17 PM
Mar 2016

I just think that's sad that large numbers of people voting in tonight's primaries don't see that we don't have to settle for a lesser evil. But I still have hope. It's premature for anyone to start claiming inevitability. If this were a baseball game, it would be in the 3rd inning now. As Yogi Berra said, "It ain't over 'til it's over."

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
91. Amused, that *white stoners* and Minnesota Nice...
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 12:16 AM
Mar 2016

are clobbering Hillary. Didn't expect anything from the South, so no disappointment there. Not surprised that Massachusetts is so close. Not surprised at Virginia either -- lots of AAs and huge military/government contractor presence. And unlike Al Gore, Bernie is carrying his own state, so no disappointment there. They sure don't like Hillary in Oklahoma, do they! Hmm, Tennessee. I will say I'm a bit surprised at Tennessee -- why so pro-Hillary?

I thought Alaska was today also. When the hell's Alaska?

Think that covers it. Oops, Texas. Not surprised at results I'm seeing there, either.

What was your question again?

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
92. With utmost respect, yesterday I decided and today I voted for Bernie
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 12:17 AM
Mar 2016

here in Texas. So, I guess you could say I'm hopeful and looking forward to the rest of the season.

There is no need for your anger and lashing out. We've all got a ways to go no matter who we support. Have a wonderful evening XRubicon.

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