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Renew Deal

(81,859 posts)
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:04 PM Apr 2016

I considered supporting Bernie

And being that I voted in April, I had a lot of time to think about it. There are many pros and cons for both Hillary and Bernie. But one theme always lead me away from Bernie. I liked some things about Bernie, but I really disliked some of the people around him. From Weaver and Devine which I consider slimy, to the guy that called Hillary a w****, to the people that would write cruel stuff like this. I couldn't understand why people that were so intolerant of dissent were tolerated by the Sanders camp.

So in the end, after much consideration I couldn't trust that Bernies administration would be any more tolerant of free thought and dissent than his campaign was. It was not the only reason. But it was a big one.

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I considered supporting Bernie (Original Post) Renew Deal Apr 2016 OP
It is strange that we have the same confession lately. Hmmm bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #1
Another:I considered Bernie. BUT meme. Okay. sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #2
How do you know any of the so called Berniebros leftinportland Apr 2016 #3
I agree Renew Deal Apr 2016 #5
I have rarely seen another Bernie supporter tell a person acting like a Berniebro to cut it out. puffy socks Apr 2016 #27
Then you are the sharpest of tools in the shed. 99Forever Apr 2016 #28
Cool story bro. n/t Jester Messiah Apr 2016 #4
While some of Clinton's advisers ripped off Main Street Prism Apr 2016 #6
Bernie has his hands in the finance industry as much as anyone Renew Deal Apr 2016 #8
But that is not your OP. Prism Apr 2016 #11
Bernie voted to deregulate Wall Street. Not Hillary. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #10
I'm familiar with his votes Prism Apr 2016 #12
. Wilms Apr 2016 #7
Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #14
Some seriously ugly people she chooses to line her nest with. nc4bo Apr 2016 #22
I began as a solid Bernie supporter... JaneyVee Apr 2016 #9
Yeah, right. Wilms Apr 2016 #15
Check my journal around the time Bernie announced... JaneyVee Apr 2016 #21
"BERNIE FUCKING SANDERS FOR PRESIDENT!" was your sig?? Wilms Apr 2016 #31
Really? Autumn Apr 2016 #20
So Hillary wraps herself in Goldman Sachs execs and War Criminals. DFab420 Apr 2016 #13
I have to agree with you. And it isn't, like so many here are characterizing it, that we are Squinch Apr 2016 #16
Yeah I understand God himself sent down angels to advise and represent Hillary. Autumn Apr 2016 #17
But David Brock is ok? nt redwitch Apr 2016 #18
I considered voting for HRC in the general if she was the candidate GummyBearz Apr 2016 #19
I was content to vote for hillary timmymoff Apr 2016 #23
Funny how that works. LWolf Apr 2016 #24
But let me get this straight now, TM99 Apr 2016 #25
That screed you linked to sounds like a Trump supporter, not a Bernie one. Just sayin'.. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #26
Be HAPPY and do not complain! oldandhappy Apr 2016 #29
Hillary surrounds herself with two most sexist men that are close to White House Gwhittey Apr 2016 #30
.. frylock Apr 2016 #32

leftinportland

(247 posts)
3. How do you know any of the so called Berniebros
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:08 PM
Apr 2016

are actually Bernie supporters. Remember on the internet no one knows you are a dog...or a hired troll.

Renew Deal

(81,859 posts)
5. I agree
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:11 PM
Apr 2016

You never know who is who. I was on the receiving end of plenty of abusive behavior by people sporting Bernie sigs for months. Friends of mine that weren't Bernie supporters and weren't on DU said they felt his supporters were too aggressive. I never asked how so since I had a similar experience. And other people I trust like Al Franken were on the receiving end of the same treatment.

 

puffy socks

(1,473 posts)
27. I have rarely seen another Bernie supporter tell a person acting like a Berniebro to cut it out.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:06 PM
Apr 2016

That is why I believe them to be true Sanders supporters.

 

Prism

(5,815 posts)
6. While some of Clinton's advisers ripped off Main Street
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:15 PM
Apr 2016

But that's cool.

Ok, then.

This is why I just can't take what is said here seriously. "Some random guy at a rally said something, and that determines my vote!"

vs.

"These people actively wrecked our economy to enrich themselves."

And it's the random guy at the rally that draws your attention and lather.

Are you for real?

Renew Deal

(81,859 posts)
8. Bernie has his hands in the finance industry as much as anyone
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:18 PM
Apr 2016

And I don't trust that he will deliver on any promises that require votes since he hasn't delivered on the Revolution®.

 

Prism

(5,815 posts)
11. But that is not your OP.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:23 PM
Apr 2016

Your OP is about how some random guy at a rally helps determine your vote, and how you dislike two advisers because they give off an odd vibe to you.

My question is, how did you say that - out loud and quite in public - without immediately realizing how shallow and foolish it sounded?

Especially when, if you were actually using that as any kind of objective standard, you could not immediately find similar instances in Clinton's surrogates and advisers who have similar problems or much, much worse.

Anyone who says, "Well, some random guy said something, so . . ." and declares in public that's a reason for voting a certain way comes from enormous privilege. It says to me, "I don't take this seriously, because I don't have to."

You know what's also a fun game? Fallout 4. Get thee to a Best Buy. You'll occupy yourself in a way you clearly crave with game-playing, and the bonus is that other people won't get screwed over by the logic of someone else's poor decision making.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
10. Bernie voted to deregulate Wall Street. Not Hillary.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:22 PM
Apr 2016

Bernie voted to protect gun industry. Not Hillary. Bernie voted against immigration. Not Hillary. Bernie voted against rescuing the economy and the auto industry. Not Hillary.

 

Prism

(5,815 posts)
12. I'm familiar with his votes
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:25 PM
Apr 2016

And most importantly, I'm familiar with the context of all the votes and what each candidate advocated.

If we're this far into the primary, and you're still relying on simplistic (and dishonest) statements, I'm going to assume substantial response is wasted.

Response to Wilms (Reply #7)

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
22. Some seriously ugly people she chooses to line her nest with.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:46 PM
Apr 2016

Hateful, despicable people who will live the happy , healthy lives only the wealthy can lead.......while other's die to keep them in riches.


Not enough pitchforks, hot tar or torches for the likes of these cretins.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
9. I began as a solid Bernie supporter...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:20 PM
Apr 2016

Somewhere along the way I must have failed some purity tests and was met with uber-hostility. Team Hillz welcomed me with open arms. Besides, no other candidate has the backing of civil rights icons, unions, gun control groups, enviro groups, lgbt groups, and a vastly diverse base and coalition. #ImWithHer

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
21. Check my journal around the time Bernie announced...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:42 PM
Apr 2016

My sig line here for 3 years was: BERNIE FUCKING SANDERS FOR PRESIDENT!

Phew, glad that phase is over.

 

Wilms

(26,795 posts)
31. "BERNIE FUCKING SANDERS FOR PRESIDENT!" was your sig??
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:55 PM
Apr 2016

In ALL CAPS?!?!

Sounds like your sig line was about a mile wide and an inch thick.

DFab420

(2,466 posts)
13. So Hillary wraps herself in Goldman Sachs execs and War Criminals.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:26 PM
Apr 2016

But you don't like Tad Devine...ok...

Hypocrite.

Squinch

(50,949 posts)
16. I have to agree with you. And it isn't, like so many here are characterizing it, that we are
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:32 PM
Apr 2016

letting random people decide our vote for us. For me, it was that it became more and more obvious that, if Sanders ever did win, his nasty supporters would turn off the rest of the electorate. It seemed certain to me that they would blow the election for the Democrats if Sanders won the primary.

Then I began looking into his achievements (or lack thereof) and Hillary became the clear choice.

Autumn

(45,084 posts)
17. Yeah I understand God himself sent down angels to advise and represent Hillary.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:38 PM
Apr 2016

I loved it when she slapped down the idiot who said there was a special place in hell for me and the other idiot who decided I'm a slut who only supports Bernie because that's where the boys hang out. I loved the fact that David Brock, a worthless piece of shit who deliberately set out to destroy a wonderful intelligent black woman is working with the woman who purports to fight for all women and have their backs.

 

GummyBearz

(2,931 posts)
19. I considered voting for HRC in the general if she was the candidate
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:39 PM
Apr 2016

I have a lot of time to think about it. There are many pros and cons for Hillary. But one theme always lead me away from Hillary. I liked some things about Hillary, but I really disliked some of the people around her. I finally understand why people that were so intolerant of dissent were tolerated by Hillary.

So in the end, after much consideration I couldn't trust that Hillary's administration would be any more tolerant of free thought and dissent than his campaign was. It was not the only reason. But it was a big one.

 

timmymoff

(1,947 posts)
23. I was content to vote for hillary
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:47 PM
Apr 2016

then the democrats were offered a real candidate. He didn't win, but he managed to show me there is another way, this is why I will not be able to support Hillary in the general, my morals will not allow me to vote for someone who aligns herself with wall st. and lobbyists. Someone who aligns herself with the war machine and the banks. For this reason I will have to skip the general election regarding president. I won't vote for blood on my hands. You guys can, not I, good luck in November, if not indicted first.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
24. Funny how that works.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:50 PM
Apr 2016

I never considered supporting Clinton; I've been repulsed by her for decades.

But I really get disliking the people around her. Too many have been, and continue to be, over-the-top despicable.

 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
25. But let me get this straight now,
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:01 PM
Apr 2016

you don't like Sanders because of Weaver and Devine, but you love Clinton because of Albright, Kissinger, Goldman Sachs, and David "A little bit nutty and a little bit slutty" Brock?!



Careful consideration my ass!

 

Gwhittey

(1,377 posts)
30. Hillary surrounds herself with two most sexist men that are close to White House
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 08:37 PM
Apr 2016

And yes I consider Bill very sexist in way he uses women for sex even though he is married.

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