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Has reality sunk in for Bernie supporters? (Original Post) boston bean Apr 2016 OP
It has for some tammywammy Apr 2016 #1
What's sunk in for me is how hard we'll have to fight the corrupt establishment... polichick Apr 2016 #2
The Bernie supporters don't mind the first woman president being elected. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #3
Many Sanders people are sounding "personal and hateful" rather than just political. They don't kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2016 #11
I never met Nixon or Hitler or George III either. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #20
Yes, the Democratic Carolina Apr 2016 #4
They have been very nasty to us these past few months. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #5
No, Tad hasnt gotten enough of their money yet. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #6
K&R mcar Apr 2016 #7
The Reality is It Ain't Over srobert Apr 2016 #8
Nah, the fat lady already cleared her throat and is singing. Don't you hear her? brush Apr 2016 #19
Is that her, singing The Indictment Medley? polichick Apr 2016 #41
You wish. Ain't gonna happen, but keep thinking that if it helps get over the loss. brush Apr 2016 #49
I'm not ready to accept President Trump. Chan790 Apr 2016 #9
Nope. See you at the Convention! GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #10
It's been over for so long ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #12
It's been nastier than I've ever seen here, that's for sure. boston bean Apr 2016 #15
I know you find it hard to accept that we are people who have values and beliefs Armstead Apr 2016 #16
there you go again with that framing. Like everyone else who doesn't agree with you boston bean Apr 2016 #18
I don't slam people who support Clinton and aren't smug, antagonistic and dismissive Armstead Apr 2016 #22
I've felt it from you and I don't believe I'm smug, antagonistic and dismissive. boston bean Apr 2016 #23
oh geebus that post made me choke on a mouthful of iced tea azurnoir Apr 2016 #27
You have an issue with me? wow.. didn't know boston bean Apr 2016 #30
I just thought the post was funny considering azurnoir Apr 2016 #34
I can deal with that. I like to make people feel happy! boston bean Apr 2016 #36
I appreciate that... Armstead Apr 2016 #33
I went through my "grief" about a month ago Armstead Apr 2016 #13
has Bernie dropped out? hfojvt Apr 2016 #14
Over? Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #17
Is that a typo or a joke? N/t gollygee Apr 2016 #24
Subject was a Movie line. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #29
Oh, not familiar with the movie :) gollygee Apr 2016 #31
Animal House. John Belushi. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #32
I have seen that but not for years and years and years gollygee Apr 2016 #37
See my edit. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #38
Oooooh now it's familiar! Thanks again gollygee Apr 2016 #40
Considering her disapproval ratings are sky high, I wouldn't count my chickens on that last line. nt BlueStater Apr 2016 #21
He lost Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #26
I know Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #25
NO it is NOT over! Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2016 #28
It's so exciting. Our first woman president could be a bona fide corporatist. Broward Apr 2016 #35
They really like mentioning her gender every chance they get, don't they? BlueStater Apr 2016 #43
Yeah, a Hillary presidency will perpetuate misery and suffering Broward Apr 2016 #55
If Sanders says it's over in June then THAT IS when it's over. I'm with him. nt nc4bo Apr 2016 #39
If you've given him $$ don't give any more, would be my best advice. boston bean Apr 2016 #42
Why not? It's not like he has Big Money propping him up like Hill. nc4bo Apr 2016 #47
You're too late. I just gave him some more. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #50
Jeez, I'd hate to see your worst advice if this is the best you have to offer. frylock Apr 2016 #57
Here's reality, boston... not that you're likely to believe any of it... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #44
+ infinity! nt nc4bo Apr 2016 #53
This ^ Newkularblue Apr 2016 #59
It all about making sure she does not have enough pledged delegates krawhitham Apr 2016 #45
Oh look, another divisive post. cheapdate Apr 2016 #46
LOL! This is rich! boston bean Apr 2016 #54
I'm sure they'll insist he can still win. Lil Missy Apr 2016 #48
It's comical and sad all at the same time, isn't it? boston bean Apr 2016 #51
Nope. Still support him all the way to the convention. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #52
GodDamedRight, LA MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #56
Sanders is winning a lot of counties in NY. JimDandy Apr 2016 #58

polichick

(37,152 posts)
2. What's sunk in for me is how hard we'll have to fight the corrupt establishment...
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:31 PM
Apr 2016

to take our country back from the oligarchs that HRC serves.

JonLeibowitz

(6,282 posts)
3. The Bernie supporters don't mind the first woman president being elected.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:31 PM
Apr 2016

They mind Hillary Clinton being elected.

There is a difference.

Try not to paint all of us with a sexist brush while you're smearing us. Thanks.

kerry-is-my-prez

(8,133 posts)
11. Many Sanders people are sounding "personal and hateful" rather than just political. They don't
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:42 PM
Apr 2016

talk about politics. Many comments here sound very mysogynistic and vitriolic. It's been very eye-opening to me. How can these people be so emotional and "Hate" someone they don't know?

JonLeibowitz

(6,282 posts)
20. I never met Nixon or Hitler or George III either.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:54 PM
Apr 2016

Nor did I say I hated Clinton. But I do think she would be close to my last choice of all Democrats we could have chosen from.

 

Chan790

(20,176 posts)
9. I'm not ready to accept President Trump.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:37 PM
Apr 2016

That's my foregone conclusion of a Hillary nomination.

I wish she'd do us all a favor and realize she doesn't want the nomination for the job.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
12. It's been over for so long ...
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:44 PM
Apr 2016

... they've always known it. They were just having too much fun fucking with us and tormenting us that they just didn't have the heart to admit defeat.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)
15. It's been nastier than I've ever seen here, that's for sure.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:48 PM
Apr 2016

The shit allowed this time around against a democratic candidate made this place look like free republic.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
16. I know you find it hard to accept that we are people who have values and beliefs
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:48 PM
Apr 2016

Not just Tiger Beat inane personality "team spirit" shit

boston bean

(36,221 posts)
18. there you go again with that framing. Like everyone else who doesn't agree with you
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:52 PM
Apr 2016

has no values or beliefs and are just tiger beat inane personality "team spirit" shit.

Come down off the perch maybe just for a short while.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
22. I don't slam people who support Clinton and aren't smug, antagonistic and dismissive
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:55 PM
Apr 2016

or take everything critical of Clinton as being "negative" and "insulting"

boston bean

(36,221 posts)
23. I've felt it from you and I don't believe I'm smug, antagonistic and dismissive.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:56 PM
Apr 2016

In fact, I've given you more of my time on DU than most other DU BSers. And respectfully so.

azurnoir

(45,850 posts)
27. oh geebus that post made me choke on a mouthful of iced tea
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:00 PM
Apr 2016

one look at your shoulder brushing gif is all that is needed to realize the attitude that goes with it

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
33. I appreciate that...
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:01 PM
Apr 2016

However, you have taken things I've said as personalized insults....when not intended as such

I do get fired up, I;ll admit, because I get passionate about this stuff.

(One night at a family gathering my bro and I had a political argument into the wee hours that got really loud. My mother came downstairs with this horrified look on her face like "Boys! Stop it! I'm worried about what you're going to do to each other." He and I just looked at each other and laughed.)

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
14. has Bernie dropped out?
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:47 PM
Apr 2016

If not, do not expect people to give up until Hillary reaches the magic number.

And even then, they might still be trying to flip super-delegates, especially in states that Bernie won.

There was an editorial cartoon in my past. It showed Ted Kennedy as a boxer, with Carter having defeated him. And Kennedy says to himself "I know when I will get him - when he is talking to Cosell."

As I recall, Kennedy, even though he had lost, fought all the way to the convention.

Which certainly did NOT help in the fall election.

When Hillary does win, I hope her supporters can be magnanimous even as I know that is one hell of a lot to ask after the last few months.

We need all the help we can get, particularly as the M$M has returned to their Clinton-hating ways.

 

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
17. Over? Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:50 PM
Apr 2016

It's not over until Bernie Sanders says it's over.

Get used to that.

gollygee

(22,336 posts)
37. I have seen that but not for years and years and years
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:02 PM
Apr 2016

I will have to re-watch it and look for that line. Thanks!

gollygee

(22,336 posts)
40. Oooooh now it's familiar! Thanks again
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:03 PM
Apr 2016

I didn't even have to watch the clip. The still image was enough to remind me.

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
25. I know
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 10:59 PM
Apr 2016

This is why I am so angry with Sanders...he has behaved so badly ...the latest lawyer campaign bullshit...is just too much...please leave Bernie.

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)
43. They really like mentioning her gender every chance they get, don't they?
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:06 PM
Apr 2016

As if having a vagina instead of a penis has anything at all to do with having competence, good judgment, integrity, or honesty.

Margaret Thatcher was the UK's first female prime minister. She also wasn't a good person.

Broward

(1,976 posts)
55. Yeah, a Hillary presidency will perpetuate misery and suffering
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:13 PM
Apr 2016

for tens of millions but no biggie because she's a woman.

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
47. Why not? It's not like he has Big Money propping him up like Hill.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:09 PM
Apr 2016

Without Bernie supporters' show of numbers, her behind wouldn't be talkin' all populist-y.



CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
50. You're too late. I just gave him some more.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:10 PM
Apr 2016

There are more primaries down the road.

And I believe in fighting on.

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
44. Here's reality, boston... not that you're likely to believe any of it...
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:07 PM
Apr 2016

Bernie's not about to leave the campaign. We press on.

Maryland may be hard, my state of Pennsylvania will be a fight that I'm prepared for, and we have to keep on chugging EXACTLY as we've been doing all along. California, we are not leaving you behind. Why would we?

Some of the HRC supporters here are ready to have orgasms and wondering if Sanders supporters know what reality is, but they're just going to have to delay their satisfaction. I'm thinking as fucked up as most of their group seems to be, we'll keep getting this kind of shit from them.

Reality is that the Democratic party left the Democrats hungering for democracy, and Bernie Sanders is the first candidate in too long to return it.

If I had to support "the first woman president", I sure the hell would have a higher bar than Hillary Clinton. And, that's the truth.

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)
58. Sanders is winning a lot of counties in NY.
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 11:30 PM
Apr 2016

The ONLY reason the statewide count is in Clinton's favor is because hundreds of thousands of Sanders supporters were barred from voting for him due to Party rules.

Her campaign will have to face the repercussions of such a yuge, yuge block of voters being frustrated by their desire to vote in the primary.

What a way for a candidate to have to win a state, by counting on their party to suppress the vote.

These are just facts. It's ok for Clinton supporters to acknowledge them instead of saying his supporters are whining by pointing them out. She will be facing those facts if she makes it to the GE. It will be interesting to see what that block of voters does.

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