Democratic Primaries

LostOne4Ever

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40. Just like happened here in 2016?

Wed Mar 25, 2020, 07:00 PM

Mar 2020

If memory serves me correctly the attacks on Bernie didn't stop. Just the ability to respond to them.

But anyway, I don't mind criticism of Bernie. I mind all the Bashing. By which I mean personal attacks, insults, lies, etc. Things that have nothing to do with simple policy differences but attacks against the man personally.

From calling him a Naricisist:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287681606

To saying he cuts a poor figure of a man:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287681606

Which they even admit wasn't reference to his masculity but his character:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=685119

Those are not criticism as expected in a heated but respectful debate. Those are personal attacks...against a man who caucuses with the democrats and supports our causes. A man who stood up for Civil rights in the 60's and Gay soliders in the 90s. A man who has fought for universal healthcare for decades.

You don't have to like him. You can criticize him till the cows come hope. You can mention that he probably wouldn't be able to get any of his agenda passed. That he has no chance of winning. You can discuss why you feel he should drop out. I don't have issues with any of that. But I do have issues with how personal attacks against him and Sander's supporters that happen here all the time. If someone said some of the things about Biden here like they say about Bernie they would get their posts RIGHTFULLY hidden.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Criticism of Bernie Sanders Will Cease Here Immediately [View all] MineralMan Mar 2020 OP

Amen to that!! Peacetrain Mar 2020 #1

It doesn't look like that will happen for at least a month: George II Mar 2020 #2

When any long-time member complains about "bashing", I do a site search using their LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #3

Why does this not surprise?! Thx for sharing...guess we will continue to defend Biden and the dems Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #6

Well, yes. MineralMan Mar 2020 #7

Same. betsuni Mar 2020 #32

Talk of him as an unwilling Democrat LakeArenal Mar 2020 #4

Quite True, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #5

+1000 Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #8

Your Astute Observations Are Quite Instructive, Sir. MineralMan Mar 2020 #9

I doubt it. Celerity Mar 2020 #10

I don't think so. I believe it will end quickly. MineralMan Mar 2020 #11

Sorry about Brooklynite. Is it long-term? brush Mar 2020 #12

I have no idea what happened or if it is temp, I just happened to click on his profile and saw he Celerity Mar 2020 #13

Something's up for a long-term regular like that to get banned. brush Mar 2020 #14

all it takes is 5 successful alerts within a 90 day period and poooof Celerity Mar 2020 #15

I'm sorry to hear that, sounds like he got really unlucky with jury selections. How long do these OnDoutside Mar 2020 #17

forever unless the admins grant you a reprieve Celerity Mar 2020 #18

The admins Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #19

+1 Celerity Mar 2020 #20

I'm honestly Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #22

exactly my thoughts as well, I had no idea he even had one hide, let alone 5 Celerity Mar 2020 #25

I'm not surprised. xmas74 Mar 2020 #34

God that's terrible, he's a good guy and a great contributor to the site. Can we make OnDoutside Mar 2020 #27

I have no idea to be completely honest. Celerity Mar 2020 #28

I'm with you on that ! OnDoutside Mar 2020 #29

My dear Celerity! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2020 #35

hey my Dear Peggy Celerity Mar 2020 #36

My husband and I are very safe! Not to worry. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2020 #37

My memory of 2015-2016 Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #21

sound like fun, NOT.......... glad I missed it Celerity Mar 2020 #24

I had no idea about Brooklynite xmas74 Mar 2020 #33

When Bernie puts country above party Ellen Forradalom Mar 2020 #16

Well Said, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #23

Bernie is needlessly risking lives by forcing people to vote... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #26

I highly doubt your subject line, though I agree with the body of your post fishwax Mar 2020 #30

I agree, pointing out shortcomings of a candidate is not bashing. whether Sanders or Biden. But... thesquanderer Mar 2020 #31

I am only responsible for my own posts. MineralMan Mar 2020 #39

LOL, ok! nt USALiberal Mar 2020 #38

Just like happened here in 2016? LostOne4Ever Mar 2020 #40