2016 Postmortem

LanternWaste

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257. An irony being that the very same people telling us that your OP is denying the protesters

Thu Jul 28, 2016, 01:56 PM

Jul 2016

An irony being that the very same people telling us that your OP is denying the protesters their right to free speech are guilty of precisely the same thing vis-a-vis you.

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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

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #142

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