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I refuse to baby these grown ass idiots protesting our convention [View all] bravenak Jul 2016 OP

+1000. They should have had their credentials stripped. Metric System Jul 2016 #1

Hell yes. bravenak Jul 2016 #2

How old are you? Awknid Jul 2016 #279

I keep reading 'you guys aren't helping' for unity.. one_voice Jul 2016 #281

"Our convention" luxmatic Jul 2016 #286

If Trump wins it won't be because of these people.90% of Bernie supporters are voting for Hillary bjobotts Jul 2016 #154

protest on their own dime not the DNC's. also they drawn out a speaker denying someone DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #184

It is my dime. Protest people! grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #241

the DNC dime to get our candidate off to a good start and for that purpose DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #302

They are inside the Democratic National Convention. This is not the place or the time. Hekate Jul 2016 #198

OK, I gotta ask. In what specific way is their party not hearing them? Midnight Writer Jul 2016 #206

You obviously didn't read the wikileaks bfealk Jul 2016 #267

Amen to that! dirtydickcheney Jul 2016 #268

I'm a Bernie supporter and I basically agree democrattotheend Jul 2016 #3

I want closed primaries now in all states with party registration and an end to caucuses. Period. bravenak Jul 2016 #5

I bet many of them are registered Democrats from closed primary states democrattotheend Jul 2016 #11

Bet not, but we'll never know. But Brave's sentiment is there - I only want DEMOCRATS.... George II Jul 2016 #126

Actually, the "no more war" chanting was started by delegates from a closed primary state democrattotheend Jul 2016 #128

How about THIS chant? George II Jul 2016 #138

I'm with Joy Hekate Jul 2016 #202

She's been on fire the last few days. George II Jul 2016 #219

She's the only one on MSNBC leftynyc Jul 2016 #232

I hope they understand, too, that it's mighty counterproductive. calimary Jul 2016 #278

how about this chant back atem heaven05 Jul 2016 #221

An undemocratic caucus state Gothmog Jul 2016 #229

Oregon is a primary state. A closed primary. democrattotheend Jul 2016 #234

They were California delegates who started it, a semi-closed state allowing unaffiliated voters.... George II Jul 2016 #245

No, according to TPM, the Oregon delegate started the "no more wars" chant democrattotheend Jul 2016 #249

Not a bad chant! goldent Jul 2016 #277

well then if you remember there was a huge uptick in dem registrations that last month DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #303

You can't have it both ways democrattotheend Jul 2016 #311

my point is that it was all those young uns who only wanted Sanders and were not really interested DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #312

+1000 livetohike Jul 2016 #12

Sadly Turin_C3PO Jul 2016 #31

If he gets 86'd he can brag to his buddies bravenak Jul 2016 #38

I want everybody to be just like me. But never disagree or protest what I demand or you can just l bjobotts Jul 2016 #155

Lol didn't say that at all. Turin_C3PO Jul 2016 #158

Sorry, no body said that. emulatorloo Jul 2016 #192

Goodness, your projections are running wild tonight Hekate Jul 2016 #204

+1 Haveadream Jul 2016 #211

Yes. I was willing to see a change before all these desruptions. procon Jul 2016 #71

If they had acted normal I would have relented. Now? Oh no! Bye, felicia! bravenak Jul 2016 #81

I agree too. It's over. Move the hell on. Nothing good is coming from their tantrums. floriduck Jul 2016 #65

Exactly floriduck mcar Jul 2016 #70

unless you are a republican or republican troll DonRedwood Jul 2016 #246

So these demonstrators are Republicans? Maybe some are. But many are not. floriduck Jul 2016 #270

I wonder how many people who sent them to the convention as representives of their lapucelle Jul 2016 #255

That's certainly how I feel democrattotheend Jul 2016 #258

Bet their Parents work for Corporations..... FrenchieCat Jul 2016 #4

I bet you are absolutely right bravenak Jul 2016 #8

Bet they were the same ones who walked out as FrenchieCat Jul 2016 #16

If it aint about them it dont matter bravenak Jul 2016 #21

They truly believe if they were in charge, everything would be peachy keen..... FrenchieCat Jul 2016 #27

If they were in charge it would turn out to be hard work and dare I say it compromise. smh Hekate Jul 2016 #208

You got it in one sentence, brave mcar Jul 2016 #79

Geez you people are making a lot of assumptions as to character and motivation. Goober talk bjobotts Jul 2016 #156

Nope! bravenak Jul 2016 #157

"From the national review" lancer78 Jul 2016 #212

When someone tells you what they are -- believe them. They showed us. Hekate Jul 2016 #209

Racist brats. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #264

HEY! I'm an iPhone Apple Computer User.... Moonwalk Jul 2016 #107

You misread my post.... FrenchieCat Jul 2016 #112

My apologies. So when you said "Bunch of Iphone Apple computer using self entitled hypocrites!" Moonwalk Jul 2016 #124

Apple Corp refused to participate in the RNC( provide service etc) Person 2713 Jul 2016 #137

growing up their parents recited limbaugh's attacks on hillary around certainot Jul 2016 #238

^^^ THIS ^^^ Tarheel_Dem Jul 2016 #282

K&R! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #6

They better cut that shit out bravenak Jul 2016 #22

Agreed! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #24

As they used to say in my neighborhood, they need their asses whupped! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #7

They really do. bravenak Jul 2016 #10

... DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2016 #14

yeh. Corporal punishment is always the right way to go. HERVEPA Jul 2016 #127

Sorry, and anyone who wants can condemn me, but I'm ready for a little ass whup diplomacy. NBachers Jul 2016 #167

Time to grow up... unitedwethrive Jul 2016 #239

They should be gone.. they've made their point how self-absorbed they are. Cha Jul 2016 #9

Yes. Why the fuck they want to stick around, I do not understand. bravenak Jul 2016 #13

They want to get their ignorant rage out.. they're mad @ Dems and they're Cha Jul 2016 #20

For attention, and to make us look bad. nt Jamaal510 Jul 2016 #214

They plan to disrupt Kaine MFM008 Jul 2016 #15

Yes!!! Time to DRAG them out bravenak Jul 2016 #18

I've been doing some research on some of his delegates Haveadream Jul 2016 #17

Sarandon types bravenak Jul 2016 #19

Exactly.. self-absorbed assholes. Cha Jul 2016 #25

I want them gone so bad bravenak Jul 2016 #28

They're addicted to the attention... sarae Jul 2016 #48

Oh, yeah.. the attention and the ignorant rage. Cha Jul 2016 #53

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They're #I'mwithnina self-absorbed assholes. We Are for the People. Cha Jul 2016 #177

Damn that well-education! Hissyspit Jul 2016 #29

I should rephrase that Haveadream Jul 2016 #55

You do know that you described many of the student leaders of the 60s just then? jtuck004 Jul 2016 #132

The point is that their actions are putting the underprivileged at risk Haveadream Jul 2016 #170

yes and do you think those same students leaders would haved booed through a civil rights DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #196

Welll, the civil rights "icons" were being made then, so no. But they sure took on jtuck004 Jul 2016 #197

I mean would they have booed the ones that were just like them who trail blazed paths DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #201

oh by the way I'm sure there were classless student protesters of old, as well. DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #205

I think people look way better through the distance of time. Had you been there you jtuck004 Jul 2016 #215

Yep, and the more they remain the same Haveadream Jul 2016 #207

That what? Bobbie Jo Jul 2016 #58

My earlier post re: BoB delegates shouting Haveadream Jul 2016 #67

I see Bobbie Jo Jul 2016 #78

No, it didn't Haveadream Jul 2016 #92

Well-educated doesn't make sense? Ben Carson was a brain surgeon... Moonwalk Jul 2016 #111

No Bobbie Jo Jul 2016 #115

Yeah cannabis_flower Jul 2016 #147

Actually not if, by well-educated, we mean.... Moonwalk Jul 2016 #176

what a surprise... sarae Jul 2016 #34

sickening ain't it? DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #105

Well they look like idiots ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #23

I can't even hear what they are screaming bravenak Jul 2016 #26

"No more war" Hissyspit Jul 2016 #30

Horrible that they never scream it at D Trump bravenak Jul 2016 #33

There were protesters at Trump rallies. Hissyspit Jul 2016 #39

Why were they not at the war convention, the RNC convention? bravenak Jul 2016 #47

They hate Hillary and they hate Democrats ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #61

True that. bravenak Jul 2016 #68

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Everyone else shouldn't be forced to put up with their temper tantrums. procon Jul 2016 #186

I don't understand your post ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #190

Ooo, name names why don't you. Don't hold yourself back. Hekate Jul 2016 #217

Code Pink was at the RNC. n/t xocet Jul 2016 #188

Is there a new one started I don't know about? ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #60

Yes mcar Jul 2016 #74

Ban them before tomorrow night rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #32

Yes yes yes bravenak Jul 2016 #36

How do you determine who to ban? democrattotheend Jul 2016 #75

You look at video rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #77

You got to know these green freaks are just waiting for Hillary's speech workinclasszero Jul 2016 #213

It's those damn NPR listeners. lostnfound Jul 2016 #35

Thank God those people will never be in charge of national security bluestateguy Jul 2016 #37

Fucking shit I honestly agree with you bravenak Jul 2016 #41

Hell, I agree with you and I'm very much a pacifist. kestrel91316 Jul 2016 #59

They are shameless POS workinclasszero Jul 2016 #40

Msnbc is a sad place the way they keep pumping this shit up bravenak Jul 2016 #42

Those creeps! workinclasszero Jul 2016 #44

These people can improve the process for the next election IronLionZion Jul 2016 #43

I don't think they want to do the work it take to effect changes bravenak Jul 2016 #49

I agree 100% Third Doctor Jul 2016 #73

Throw them out Johnny2X2X Jul 2016 #45

Yes bravenak Jul 2016 #50

I can't imagine that they believe this somehow makes a point for Bernie... world wide wally Jul 2016 #46

They threw Bernie under the bus a while ago workinclasszero Jul 2016 #51

They reflect terribly on him as I always knew they would bravenak Jul 2016 #52

it was always about THEM Skittles Jul 2016 #54

They're just farts in the wind misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #56

I think they gave up on the fart in bravenak Jul 2016 #89

Bravenak. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #135

I'm a dork bravenak Jul 2016 #139

Big time! workinclasszero Jul 2016 #210

... In_The_Wind Jul 2016 #266

What gets me is everyone making excuses for them. Basic LA Jul 2016 #57

True. But at this point? Even if they were bernie supporters they sure aint supporting him now bravenak Jul 2016 #62

Bernie told them not to do that workinclasszero Jul 2016 #72

They sure are showing their support of him aren't they DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #110

they need to put that tape back over their mouths rbrnmw Jul 2016 #63

Please. They act like we force them to come and they are our hostages bravenak Jul 2016 #82

they will act a fool when Tim Kaine comes out rbrnmw Jul 2016 #88

They better stop this shit bravenak Jul 2016 #91

Righteous! Teach! n/t dobleremolque Jul 2016 #64

They were awful tonight mcar Jul 2016 #66

Democracy. They are actually protesting fucking democracy. Wow bravenak Jul 2016 #84

SMH mcar Jul 2016 #90

they're protesting being LOSERS Skittles Jul 2016 #131

Your whole OP you could be talking about yourself LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #69

Bullshit bravenak Jul 2016 #85

+1,000 Vattel Jul 2016 #122

I agree with you too Coolest Ranger Jul 2016 #76

We both know they never wanted unity with us bravenak Jul 2016 #87

KICK.. and yes, they're Assholes. Cha Jul 2016 #80

Democrats saying "no more war", seems pretty glowing Jul 2016 #83

I bet they wont say it at the war party convention, the RNC bravenak Jul 2016 #86

But are they reallly protesting war? or are protesting Nina Turner and losing? DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #95

War... "No more War" pretty much says it. glowing Jul 2016 #180

While he's attacking the Republican nominee? lapucelle Jul 2016 #260

They have legitimate complaints. OKDem08 Jul 2016 #93

Yeah i read them. Ho hum. Yawn. bravenak Jul 2016 #94

You are engaging with them. SalviaBlue Jul 2016 #96

They drowned out the speaker bravenak Jul 2016 #100

No. Watch CSPAN... and don't feed their fire unless you want it to keep burning. SalviaBlue Jul 2016 #104

I'm calling them out so they don't set the narritive bravenak Jul 2016 #108

You're going low. SalviaBlue Jul 2016 #116

Don't worry about my low self bravenak Jul 2016 #120

here's the twitter handle of one of them: ericson00 Jul 2016 #97

Don't give him any attention IamTheNoodle Jul 2016 #109

I didn't give him attention; ericson00 Jul 2016 #113

What an ass. nt sufrommich Jul 2016 #130

Yep bravenak Jul 2016 #165

Let me see if I have this right. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #98

Um HAI? I am a damn millennial. Thx bravenak Jul 2016 #101

Addendum: HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author shadowandblossom Jul 2016 #166

I'm sure your sweet words and gentle demeanor are winnin' 'em over EvolveOrConvolve Jul 2016 #99

Oh well that is totally different because reasons. PoutrageFatigue Jul 2016 #117

Defending someone who's posted some nasty anti-semitic shit? EvolveOrConvolve Jul 2016 #150

REALLY heaven05 Jul 2016 #222

"All this sniping bullshit"....did you read the OP? PoutrageFatigue Jul 2016 #242

difference between being shot and murdered or losing. Quite a difference DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #305

If they are still so aggrieved by the third night, they need to pack it Ilsa Jul 2016 #102

I agree bravenak Jul 2016 #106

^^^This!!! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #114

I gave them a near-pass for earlier. Ilsa Jul 2016 #118

It's their convention as well /nt demwing Jul 2016 #271

And they are an embarrassment to the rest of us Bernie supporters. NT Ilsa Jul 2016 #283

no one speaks for all demwing Jul 2016 #287

get over it wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #119

No. I wont get over it. I will discuss how stupid they look bravenak Jul 2016 #121

"Show a little class, let them be frustrated for a while." Vice President Joe Biden Hissyspit Jul 2016 #123

No bravenak Jul 2016 #125

Of course. Hissyspit Jul 2016 #133

They had their little temper tantrums, now is the time to grow up and act like adults.... George II Jul 2016 #129

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towing the line wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #144

Umm hmm bravenak Jul 2016 #145

No more and no less a part of the process than criticizing their actions LanternWaste Jul 2016 #250

I'm ok to a point Lithos Jul 2016 #134

They are NOT Democrats and they are NOT Bernie supporters, if they gave a shit about him Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #136

Jumping up and down and shitting in their own pants isn't going to achieve jack... Nt Sheepshank Jul 2016 #140

Seriously. bravenak Jul 2016 #146

I refuse to baby these grown ass idiots protesting our convention AlbertCat Jul 2016 #141

I see you enjoy my ops. Thanks bravenak Jul 2016 #152

I see you enjoy my ops. AlbertCat Jul 2016 #169

For me too bravenak Jul 2016 #173

Maybe, and I mean just maybe, cliffordu Jul 2016 #143

They do want my babying and they wont get it bravenak Jul 2016 #151

Babies like this protested Humphrey and gave us NIXON Haveadream Jul 2016 #223

Anyone who thinks Democrats are worse than Republicans is brainwashed or an idiot. betsuni Jul 2016 #148

Yep. Ugly Americans bravenak Jul 2016 #149

"We all need to be as vocal and as organized as Bernie Sanders's supporters have been" riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #153

Finally a voice of reason and deliberation.. Thanks ridin bjobotts Jul 2016 #161

"We all need to be as vocal and as organized as Bernie Sanders's supporters have been" Arazi Jul 2016 #162

Obama is not giving his blessing to jerks shouting down Dem speakers. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #172

Lol, that's just what Obama said: "shameful and unproductive" Arazi Jul 2016 #174

No. You are dissing our President by suggesting he approves of jerks shutting down Dem speakers. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #179

I take him at his word. I believe him when he says something Arazi Jul 2016 #182

‘Don’t Boo, Vote’ - Obama, 7-27-16 SunSeeker Jul 2016 #187

You really think he was referring to the hecklers? ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #224

O said don't Boo Vote. DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #306

Obama was not referring to shouting down Dem speakers at the DNC. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #175

I Hate To Break It To You Folks Yallow Jul 2016 #163

Yeah, bullshit bravenak Jul 2016 #168

How Do You Know Where "They" Lived Yallow Jul 2016 #181

Which is different than "Now go on pretending your protests really matters" precisely how LanternWaste Jul 2016 #252

Keep up the fight but aim your anger at Republicans. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #171

So They Should Protest At The North Pole? Yallow Jul 2016 #178

No. Protest without shutting down speakers at our convention. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #183

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Protesting is hard work, often without air conditioning. Sad news for spoiled brats. nt SunSeeker Jul 2016 #193

I find it rather illustrative that you pretend anyone who disagrees with your position... LanternWaste Jul 2016 #253

Jimmy Carter endorsed Hillary and urges all to vote for her! He was invited and spoke. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #263

Another Thought Yallow Jul 2016 #194

You are making shit up. Hillary opposes TPP. nt SunSeeker Jul 2016 #195

Actually, she was for it and touted it as "Gold Standard" until Sanders had traction Jackilope Jul 2016 #228

She was not talking about the current TPP terms. You are pushing Trump talking points. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #254

Why are delegates told they will be stripped of credentials if Jackilope Jul 2016 #262

Many of those delegates have been acting like assholes and disruptive shit-stains. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #265

I imagine because such a protest implies she supports TPP. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #274

There is grave and legitimate concern. Jackilope Jul 2016 #288

Your grave concern is duly noted, Jackilope. nt SunSeeker Jul 2016 #290

So much for trying to drag this party back to its populist roots... raindaddy Jul 2016 #280

Well, there were cheers and applauding for Reagan last night. Jackilope Jul 2016 #289

lelt me get this straight DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #307

K & R SunSeeker Jul 2016 #164

You sure let them get under your skin... MellowDem Jul 2016 #185

Thank You Yallow Jul 2016 #191

The more I see them, the less I worry about them. backscatter712 Jul 2016 #199

These are Democratic convention delegates. Representative of 45% of our party riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #200

+1 Jackilope Jul 2016 #236

convention protestors bjmack83 Jul 2016 #203

I'm surprised they Jamaal510 Jul 2016 #216

They knewxbetter. He would just embarass them bravenak Jul 2016 #293

Are you talking about the protesters outside? or inside? davidn3600 Jul 2016 #218

Who cares? melman Jul 2016 #233

I fail to see how an OP on a message board denies anyone their right to be there. LanternWaste Jul 2016 #256

tell it like it is heaven05 Jul 2016 #220

This is what happens when you don't have closed primaries. Fla Dem Jul 2016 #225

. merrily Jul 2016 #226

I rode back on the bus with a clinton delegate who may kill a sanders idiot Gothmog Jul 2016 #227

LOL bravenak Jul 2016 #300

that's a real surprise. you've usually been such a measured and thoughtful voice. nt JCanete Jul 2016 #230

I've been tired of their shit for months leftynyc Jul 2016 #231

I Know. This has been long. Glad we are still beating Trump Even for these idiots bravenak Jul 2016 #298

I agree it's past time for them to settle down The Polack MSgt Jul 2016 #235

So you disagree with our President? KPN Jul 2016 #237

Are you name calling? Are you calling me a grown ass idiot? grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #240

And I will hold my nose and vote for Hillary crim son Jul 2016 #243

But without calling out the sad lack of character on the other side. Lyric Jul 2016 #285

You're being ridiculous! One of the 99 Jul 2016 #309

i must have missed the memo....who died and made you god? dembotoz Jul 2016 #244

I don't think a mere OP simply expressing an opinion is indicative of god-hood LanternWaste Jul 2016 #259

ah contrary....the op professes to be holier than me anyway....prob not hard to do dembotoz Jul 2016 #275

These are the uneducated, non political young. They have NO clue about how politics works. No Clue rladdi Jul 2016 #247

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I call bullshit Lunabell Jul 2016 #251

An irony being that the very same people telling us that your OP is denying the protesters LanternWaste Jul 2016 #257

I Noticed that bravenak Jul 2016 #296

they have a knack for brave actions others lack stupidicus Jul 2016 #261

please dont call me a trump voter MasonDreams Jul 2016 #269

If you vote for Trump you are a Trump voter bravenak Jul 2016 #297

I am, of course, voting for Clinton. MasonDreams Jul 2016 #304

Authoritarians vote for Trump demwing Jul 2016 #272

Ironic Condescenturion Jul 2016 #273

And you are who? cpwm17 Jul 2016 #276

I am just about as significant as you and those idiots I Referred to bravenak Jul 2016 #295

Are you in a position to baby them? ZombieHorde Jul 2016 #284

Yeah. We could all baby them and tell them how super they are and give them everything they want bravenak Jul 2016 #294

Do you know who they are? nt ZombieHorde Jul 2016 #301

Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #291

15 years wyldwolf Jul 2016 #292

+1 bravenak Jul 2016 #299

please, please will you give information came from? DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #308

Hi Bravenak Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #310