2016 Postmortem

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Why are some Democrats so afraid of change and hold onto their status quo like a baby blanket? [View all] rhett o rick Apr 2016 OP

Because Sanders would likely lose the election and Clinton will win SCantiGOP Apr 2016 #1

So much nope. TDale313 Apr 2016 #6

If you are disparaging the "74 year old socialist" SCantiGOP Apr 2016 #9

Variations of what they will do to Clinton Armstead Apr 2016 #32

A great deal of the reason some wealthy people are so wealthy Baobab Apr 2016 #41

TPP anyone? Global capture in the flesh. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #78

This whirlygigspin Apr 2016 #101

Nailed it, Baobab. Scuba Apr 2016 #107

The exact same thing they will do to Hillary, They've been calling Obama a... JPnoodleman Apr 2016 #102

Succinct and 100% correct. Thanks for the perspective. George II Apr 2016 #7

You keep saying it over and over hoping that will make it true. The hubris rhett o rick Apr 2016 #10

Exactly. hamsterjill Apr 2016 #12

So fear then. KPN Apr 2016 #58

Do you think if you repeat these fairy tales often enough..... daleanime Apr 2016 #64

good gawd Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #87

Monday, April 4 Contrary1 Apr 2016 #96

Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #2

They got theirs, screw the rest of us? n/t TDale313 Apr 2016 #3

I think it's this astrophuss42 Apr 2016 #4

I think that's a lot of it. Ignore those suffering and hold on to what you have. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #17

Even that can be fear. Down here where I am the next dollar jwirr Apr 2016 #30

It's her turn damn it!!!! Autumn Apr 2016 #5

Well, let's face it. For decades, every change has been for the worse for many. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2016 #8

some aren't as privileged as others bigtree Apr 2016 #11

That is what the OP is referring to -- Fear of disrupting the status quo, plus privilege Armstead Apr 2016 #34

Not every demographic of lesser privilege jonestonesusa Apr 2016 #98

I think it's those that are privileged that support Clinton. Those less than privileged rhett o rick Apr 2016 #112

Demeaning Clinton supporters is no way to win in November. LonePirate Apr 2016 #13

The problem is that the gradual change has been severly harming most of the lower 99%. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #37

+1 Go Vols Apr 2016 #43

Our system and government institutions Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2016 #48

What exactly is the Clinton class? LonePirate Apr 2016 #51

Clinton class is TheFarseer Apr 2016 #57

This middle class American has no problems if A wants to pay B over $200K for a speech. LonePirate Apr 2016 #62

I don't want to give speeches at big banks TheFarseer Apr 2016 #66

Supporting legal, free enterprise in America is a right wing position nowadays? LonePirate Apr 2016 #70

Bullshit. You trivialize a very serious ethical matter. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #79

What's bullshit is your selective outrage and complete lack of perspective. LonePirate Apr 2016 #86

No what is bullshit is moral blindness to the reality of the system. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #88

Doesn't Bernie also have bundlers or are his bundlers pure? LonePirate Apr 2016 #89

Dozens, and Bill gave even more while in office Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #94

You claim corruption but where exactly is that corruption. LonePirate Apr 2016 #97

OMG, if you're going to intentionally miss the point TheFarseer Apr 2016 #91

You're missing the point that $250K is pocket change to the banks and the Clintons. LonePirate Apr 2016 #92

It's not like it was just one speech! n/t TheFarseer Apr 2016 #93

The number of speeches and fees is a very small percentage of both total numbers. LonePirate Apr 2016 #95

They amassed $150,000,000 in a very short time. Most of it was given to them by rhett o rick Apr 2016 #110

Maybe you have never been exposed to hard work. Have you seen what a sandblaster has rhett o rick Apr 2016 #59

They worked hard to reach the point where they could make millions. LonePirate Apr 2016 #68

Ah yes the American Dream. To be able to win the lottery or be good enough at politics rhett o rick Apr 2016 #71

Your selective and misdirected outrage is amusing. LonePirate Apr 2016 #72

Both camps have been acting far too precious for primary politics, imo. blm Apr 2016 #38

All of you GOTV workers are the true patriots and heroes in America. LonePirate Apr 2016 #55

The same reasons that about 1/3 of Americans were Tories in the American Revolution. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #14

Exactly. As we've all seen on the school yard, some like to hang with the biggest rhett o rick Apr 2016 #18

We just gotta keep talking to our friends and neighbors... HughLefty1 Apr 2016 #15

Because the status quo is good for them?........ socialist_n_TN Apr 2016 #16

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Comparing Clinton supporters with Nazis? You jumped quite the shark here. Jumped it into Crazytown. bettyellen Apr 2016 #24

no. comparing them to the people that didn't speak up against the Nazis Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #28

so- more like comparing the Dems to Nazis? because the "status quo" = genocide ? bettyellen Apr 2016 #31

not 'dems' just the ones who claim to be but are really just corporate shills Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #35

So posts with Nazi analogies, aren't comparing anyone or anything to Nazis, LOL. bettyellen Apr 2016 #36

NO. compared them to 'good germans' NOT the nazis Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #40

because good germans approved of what? beer? Nope- they approved of Nazis. Just because the bettyellen Apr 2016 #56

... face palm ... salinsky Apr 2016 #27

... Zorra Apr 2016 #39

The hide above is bullshit. You apparently said something that some didn't want to hear rhett o rick Apr 2016 #115

What utter fucking bullshit mythology Apr 2016 #67

no shame, no integrity. I am beyond disgusted. bettyellen Apr 2016 #82

Are you shaking your finger? The point is a point that should be allowed on a politically liberal rhett o rick Apr 2016 #114

Baby blanket? But you were not trying to insult fellow Democrats, right? seabeyond Apr 2016 #20

Power and money. They need the power to get their lobbying jobs after Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #21

Because many make a substantial living off the system as it is now. NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #22

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ nt restorefreedom Apr 2016 #23

Kickin' Faux pas Apr 2016 #25

LOL! zappaman Apr 2016 #26

Maybe because we're Democrats and not Socialists. beaglelover Apr 2016 #29

So you are saying that because we aren't socialists we can turn our backs on the 16,000,000 children rhett o rick Apr 2016 #44

Yup ya got me there Buzz cook Apr 2016 #99

So realizing you were using sarcasm to mask your true feelings, how many children rhett o rick Apr 2016 #100

You do realize that Buzz cook Apr 2016 #111

Perhaps you could list what Democrats stand for then? These days it is very unclear. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #81

It's the toned down, "screw you, I got mine" mentality. The Midway Rebel Apr 2016 #33

First off, stop with the insults Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2016 #42

In other words "sit down and shut up". I am not saying it will be easy. The wealthy 1% have rhett o rick Apr 2016 #47

Nobody is telling anybody to sit down or shut up Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2016 #53

Thanks for what is the most substantive post I have ever seen from a Hillary supporter here BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #60

Thanks for your compliment Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2016 #73

You make good points. The GOP has been incredibly obstructionist. BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #75

Thanks for the pleasant exchange of ideas Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2016 #77

The problem is that what Bernie needs to accomplish his agenda forjusticethunders Apr 2016 #74

Maybe because they don't want to be associated with the sort of people procon Apr 2016 #45

I want to see democracy returned to America. I want to see jobs and people put back into rhett o rick Apr 2016 #49

If you had led with that declarative statement as your opening gambit, procon Apr 2016 #65

Well those that are struggling in America see this primary as a war. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #69

No! We are not at war with out fellow Democrats. procon Apr 2016 #80

It's a class war. The division isn't a nice and easy clean cut between rhett o rick Apr 2016 #83

You started off talking about Clinton's voters. procon Apr 2016 #84

you nailed it- there is no strategy. It just feels good to some to spew hatred and disgust all day bettyellen Apr 2016 #106

Scorched earth is not good for the environment whirlygigspin Apr 2016 #103

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #46

Thanks for posting. Some here would rather hide than rebut. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #50

ridiculous alert cyberswede Apr 2016 #54

AMEN! ViseGrip Apr 2016 #52

$$$. closeupready Apr 2016 #61

The Wisconsin exit polling confirms Hillary is the status quo candidate BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #63

Same reason so many other people are. Orsino Apr 2016 #76

They aren't just comforatable with the status quo. They'll fight to protect it. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #85

We are only fighting for what we believe in.. fun n serious Apr 2016 #90

Stockholm Syndrome ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #104

Aye papi whirlygigspin Apr 2016 #105

because not every Democrat is that far to the left ericson00 Apr 2016 #108

Explain to me what the differences are on issues between the left and your center. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #113

I see that we are at a tipping point (if we haven't already exceeded it) where we must draw rhett o rick Apr 2016 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #117

I wish I'd saved a comment he made before he decided to run. It gave me significant pause. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #118