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254. I am tired of perpetual presidential campaign mode.

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 11:14 PM

Jun 2015

Where infighting over who is or is not running on the next Democratic presidential election becomes like a war cry which divides a party.

IMHO, let the GOP do that with their ever increasing residents of their clown car. We don't need that here. In fact, it hurts us all.

Tearing down a Democratic presidential candidate does nothing to support ones own alternative choice. Infighting solves no problems except to breed more infighting. It only tears down the Democratic brand itself.

The best way to promote ones candidate is to promote ones candidate. Simple, isn't it.

And by the way, everybody, perpetual campaigns serve nobody's best interest. That is why I support all prospective and declared candidates equally.

And thank you, MM, for writing much of what I have been thinking myself.

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I've Had Enough... [View all] MineralMan Jun 2015 OP

I call those folks of which you correctly opine as "accidental Republicans". Fred Sanders Jun 2015 #1

Could not rec this enough. taught_me_patience Jun 2015 #2

Same here. calimary Jun 2015 #68

Absolutely. It's going to be very hard for some to MineralMan Jun 2015 #74

Bernie Sanders has already vowed to do this, which I deeply respect and appreciate. calimary Jun 2015 #92

Yeah, NOBODY in the Senate will work HARDER to get Hillary elected than Bernie randys1 Jun 2015 #102

I've had enough of straight people telling me who DURHAM D Jun 2015 #3

I'm sure that's true. MineralMan Jun 2015 #72

I have too. DemocraticWing Jun 2015 #93

hey demwing Jun 2015 #226

Thanks! DemocraticWing Jun 2015 #241

Damn right. okasha Jun 2015 #134

K & R. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #4

I have had enough of this BS OP. PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #5

+1 bahrbearian Jun 2015 #8

Then, you can trash the thread and you won't have to see it. MineralMan Jun 2015 #9

And you could ignore all of the folks who post things you've 'had enough of'. It's easy. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #35

I could, of course. However, I choose not to do that. MineralMan Jun 2015 #63

Maybe that's why you're so fed up? demwing Jun 2015 #223

Dont know about MM but for me that is hard to do, you see I work very hard along with others randys1 Jun 2015 #105

too many vanity threads these days Doctor_J Jun 2015 #13

The op is a Sanders supporter. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #21

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #25

More smilies please. My little niece likes what you did here. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #27

"She wants to grow up quick to take part,,," < uh... jtuck004 Jun 2015 #95

Its getting rare to see actual "adult content" here, 7962 Jun 2015 #116

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' MineralMan Jun 2015 #31

some think if you don't hate the president or Clinton JI7 Jun 2015 #33

LOL, sure. Marr Jun 2015 #224

A Sanders supporter, really? BeanMusical Jun 2015 #230

Hahahaha...you really hung your behind out there on that one...! MADem Jun 2015 #157

ha. no debate allowed! 7962 Jun 2015 #111

True colors.... CherokeeDem Jun 2015 #117

+1 Marr Jun 2015 #222

I have had enough of hyperbolic outrage. zeemike Jun 2015 #248

But then you couldn't come up with any better response treestar Jun 2015 #264

Here here! All this and more. wyldwolf Jun 2015 #6

Well, you've done a nice job of getting around the "no disruptive meta" rule. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2015 #7

This is a meta thread, but it is about far more than DU. MineralMan Jun 2015 #10

No need for the conditional if/then. I know what I'm talking about. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2015 #15

A backhanded one? kjones Jun 2015 #138

Sort of, insofar that it exposes what the poster is up to. But the admiration was real. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2015 #175

I've had enough pretend Democrats. Eom 99Forever Jun 2015 #11

Yeah, me too. Eom. MineralMan Jun 2015 #12

Especially those that collude with Republicans to ram legislation through...... 99Forever Jun 2015 #30

Skinner and EarlG okasha Jun 2015 #153

Absolutely. wyldwolf Jun 2015 #16

100% nt. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #22

Same here. Rex Jun 2015 #26

Yep, that's mine too! Those that wear the democratic label but are republicans RKP5637 Jun 2015 #67

word up frylock Jun 2015 #168

"I've had enough of this stuff that DOESN"T HAPPEN AT DU" tkmorris Jun 2015 #14

Oh, it happens here, too. But DU is not the only place MineralMan Jun 2015 #19

lol! Yup. HappyMe Jun 2015 #20

Great song. Wilms Jun 2015 #17

yes! lovemydog Jun 2015 #260

Oh shit. Sorry for blowing up the thread. lovemydog Jun 2015 #261

I think you covered it ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #18

I would only add this to your words: freshwest Jun 2015 #56

"You can post it in a reply to this thread." Rex Jun 2015 #23

Look at me meta threads pintobean Jun 2015 #24

"You can post it in a reply to this thread!" Rex Jun 2015 #29

Not everyone takes the time pintobean Jun 2015 #32

Oh no you did'ent! Rex Jun 2015 #60

Oh, I'm a meatspace entity. MineralMan Jun 2015 #70

Just answering a question raised earlier. MineralMan Jun 2015 #44

I clicked on it thinking it was a GBCW pintobean Jun 2015 #47

That was the point... Rex Jun 2015 #52

You're not going to see that from me. Sorry. MineralMan Jun 2015 #61

Have you ever said or thought that pintobean Jun 2015 #163

I have no idea. MineralMan Jun 2015 #166

It's a Manny call out. HappyMe Jun 2015 #48

It usually is, but not obvious. Rex Jun 2015 #55

The top one percent of USians (as a group) own something like 35% of all the wealth merrily Jun 2015 #114

And a dessert topping pintobean Jun 2015 #57

A floor polish, too. MineralMan Jun 2015 #77

It's not. It's a response to the question he posed. MineralMan Jun 2015 #76

You should have posted your rant in that thread then. HappyMe Jun 2015 #79

While I appreciate your suggestion, MineralMan Jun 2015 #107

DUers needn't take orders from you either. HappyMe Jun 2015 #136

I'm not giving any. MineralMan Jun 2015 #144

K&r... spanone Jun 2015 #28

I've had enough "compromise" when it comes to my well-being Fearless Jun 2015 #34

I've had enough of Loyalty Oaths however they are disguised. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 #36

+1 MILLION. hobbit709 Jun 2015 #53

Indeed... truebrit71 Jun 2015 #62

+10 840high Jun 2015 #249

Capitalism and corporations are doing a fine job of destroying themselves. hifiguy Jun 2015 #37

Of course they will, they have willing accomplices right here on a supposed progressive forum. Rex Jun 2015 #39

--- hifiguy Jun 2015 #42

Yep, that's the question. I'll probably be dead before the final death throes, but my Nay Jun 2015 #127

I've had enough of frazzled Jun 2015 #38

Absolutely. kjones Jun 2015 #148

I've had enough of the one liner snarky comebacks Sheepshank Jun 2015 #172

McDonalds. H2O Man Jun 2015 #40

I agree about that. MineralMan Jun 2015 #41

Right on, brother. byronius Jun 2015 #43

Thank you. MineralMan Jun 2015 #46

Great OP Gothmog Jun 2015 #45

I really appreciate your reply. MineralMan Jun 2015 #51

I agree-There is a ton of work ahead Gothmog Jun 2015 #83

i only want to address one point of yours questionseverything Jun 2015 #49

Most of the 99% have those things. MineralMan Jun 2015 #58

no offense mm but you do not live in my neighborhood questionseverything Jun 2015 #73

No, I do not. I live in an affordable neighborhood in MineralMan Jun 2015 #75

are you saying my neighborhood does not work hard? questionseverything Jun 2015 #97

That is exactly how I took it. SamKnause Jun 2015 #185

ty for the kind words sam questionseverything Jun 2015 #199

I agree. SamKnause Jun 2015 #200

I don't think working hard to keep your head above water is "doing okay." CrispyQ Jun 2015 #281

Well, I've been working hard to keep my head above water since MineralMan Jun 2015 #283

What a self-absorbed response. CrispyQ Jun 2015 #286

No. It's my personal experience. MineralMan Jun 2015 #287

I've had enough of being sold out by politicians who seek to pad their own pockets peacebird Jun 2015 #50

I've had enough of politicians who make promises to the Working Class, bvar22 Jun 2015 #177

I for one don't want to kill capitalism, neither does Sanders. SaranchaIsWaiting Jun 2015 #54

Of course Sanders doesn't want that. MineralMan Jun 2015 #64

Okay, I misunderstood. Sorry SaranchaIsWaiting Jun 2015 #66

Not in any way. Senator Sanders has never said any of the MineralMan Jun 2015 #71

I know, but socialist is getting all kinds of play and redefinitions. SaranchaIsWaiting Jun 2015 #87

I've had enough of petulant moralizing by people telling me what they've had enough of. LanternWaste Jun 2015 #59

Yeah, me too. MineralMan Jun 2015 #65

Well I think the idea that there needs to be a group upaloopa Jun 2015 #69

Kickety Rec, MM. Hekate Jun 2015 #78

We take it as a given that Republicans are bags of shit, but really we're always calling them out. Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #80

Thank you! I agree! n/t BeeBee Jun 2015 #81

Yeah? Enough to scurry back to FR? whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #82

Uh, no... MineralMan Jun 2015 #85

And you were a member of that dump for how long? BeanMusical Jun 2015 #232

7 years. nt DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2015 #292

7 years? BeanMusical Jun 2015 #297

When will you put your foot down? CreekDog Jun 2015 #84

I've had enough lectures from supporters of the status quo. OnyxCollie Jun 2015 #86

Geez. Me too. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #149

+1000 BeanMusical Jun 2015 #228

Oh YES!!!!! 840high Jun 2015 #250

K&R Andy823 Jun 2015 #88

I've had enough of your posts. Maedhros Jun 2015 #89

Ha! SammyWinstonJack Jun 2015 #198

But you're still down with whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #90

:snort: BeanMusical Jun 2015 #238

Actual Firefox Search Suggestions for, "I've had enough of ..." demmiblue Jun 2015 #91

This post should have hundreds of recs! greatauntoftriplets Jun 2015 #94

You would think so Andy823 Jun 2015 #99

Why? ablamj Jun 2015 #243

So have these guys... lame54 Jun 2015 #96

Bravo! You speak for me, Mineral Man. McCamy Taylor Jun 2015 #98

yes but what to do about it Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #100

You hit my pet peeve lark Jun 2015 #101

point by point MisterP Jun 2015 #103

I've not said I'm the greatest Sanders supporter. MineralMan Jun 2015 #110

On the contrary, you ARE Sander's greatest DU supporter ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2015 #214

I thank you for that. MineralMan Jun 2015 #215

That has to be one of the most colossally stupid reasons to not vote for a particular candidate... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2015 #234

Mind you that's not the basis of my decision... ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2015 #257

The term "3D chess" nt B2G Jun 2015 #104

Could not log in fast enough to rec this Peacetrain Jun 2015 #106

Thanks! MineralMan Jun 2015 #118

I've had enough of people who tell us that MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #108

Thanks for the reply, Manny. MineralMan Jun 2015 #115

With you, cilla4progress Jun 2015 #109

Thank you. MineralMan Jun 2015 #119

I've had more than enough of the Look at me!!!! OPs. Autumn Jun 2015 #112

Thanks for YOUR point of view. MineralMan Jun 2015 #123

Well it was YOUR idea. Autumn Jun 2015 #132

Yup. Thanks again. MineralMan Jun 2015 #146

+1 Well said. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 #124

^^^ Autumn Speaks For Me ^^^ MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #135

Only if you posted it Manny! Autumn Jun 2015 #142

I'll make a wager: MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #147

Posted Autumn Jun 2015 #156

OK, let's see how it goes MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #162

Locked as meta. QC Jun 2015 #171

This is why Autumn Jun 2015 #186

Sad but true. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #237

7 Years a Freeper's post stands, but Autumn's gets locked. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2015 #288

"Your post was unsuccessful Duppers Jun 2015 #180

Another host deemed it Meta. Technically it was a copy cat Autumn Jun 2015 #183

You can still rec even though it's locked. MerryBlooms Jun 2015 #269

Yep. I did that yesterday. Duppers Jun 2015 #282

I've had a enough of the double standards in modding. Marr Jun 2015 #229

Yes but some people have mastered the art of butt-kissing to a nauseating level. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #236

Oh, I just saw who locked it. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #239

It explains everything. n/t QC Jun 2015 #240

Cool. I'll match your donation. MineralMan Jun 2015 #209

Thank you, Bernies up 150 now. Autumn Jun 2015 #216

Good. I wish I could donate more. MineralMan Jun 2015 #217

I do a monthly donation. When my SS arrives I'll kick in another 25 on top. Autumn Jun 2015 #218

My income is too irregular to commit to MineralMan Jun 2015 #219

Thank you. n/t QC Jun 2015 #158

+1 Duppers Jun 2015 #167

so will MM delete their OP as is the usual, or just start a pity party? MisterP Jun 2015 #184

I wish that I had more than one "+1" to give. Marr Jun 2015 #227

....and get off my lawn, you darn kids. aikoaiko Jun 2015 #113

Everyone's welcome on my lawn. MineralMan Jun 2015 #129

^ The "get with the times/cranky old man" comments kjones Jun 2015 #155

LOL! MineralMan Jun 2015 #159

Well, you might not like the neighborhood kids... MattSh Jun 2015 #294

Bazinga! MineralMan Jun 2015 #295

You said it well MM mcar Jun 2015 #120

So did you. MineralMan Jun 2015 #133

well said! n/t Sheepshank Jun 2015 #176

you nailed it SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #121

Thanks for your kind words. MineralMan Jun 2015 #137

+1 kjones Jun 2015 #122

I've had enough of corporatists conning voters by pretending to be populists. polichick Jun 2015 #125

BRAVO! Stuckinthebush Jun 2015 #126

And thank you for replying! MineralMan Jun 2015 #139

This one's easy Not Sure Jun 2015 #128

Mortaiity is tough enough BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #130

Thanks for adding your thoughts. MineralMan Jun 2015 #140

Kick and highly recommended! William769 Jun 2015 #131

Thanks, William. MineralMan Jun 2015 #141

I give credit where credit is due. William769 Jun 2015 #145

I've Had Enough... Mike Nelson Jun 2015 #143

Absolutely! MineralMan Jun 2015 #151

Yeah! n/t freshwest Jun 2015 #182

I've had enough of the FUD that produce those memes of which you speak! MADem Jun 2015 #150

FUD! Yes! MineralMan Jun 2015 #154

K & f'n' R! Politicub Jun 2015 #152

Okay. LWolf Jun 2015 #160

Thanks for posting your list. MineralMan Jun 2015 #161

well said!!! Sheepshank Jun 2015 #181

Thank you for your list of the truly vile stuff JEB Jun 2015 #251

Perfect, thanks! DJ13 Jun 2015 #255

Amen Rose Siding Jun 2015 #164

"I've had enough of equating Democrats with Republicans. They are not the same." Unknown Beatle Jun 2015 #165

I had to read this again. I think I'll bookmark it McCamy Taylor Jun 2015 #169

I like turtles frylock Jun 2015 #170

I've had enough of posters who incessantly criticize one individual or another. lovemydog Jun 2015 #173

I've had enough of the generation that fucked up our country jeff47 Jun 2015 #174

I've had enough of being maligned for things I've never even thought, let alone said Colorado Liberal Jun 2015 #178

I am going to trash this thread because to avebury Jun 2015 #179

Ive had enough of ,,, Cryptoad Jun 2015 #187

Looking like a Showdown seveneyes Jun 2015 #188

My cat's breath smells like cat food. n/t QC Jun 2015 #189

My Post For Freddie Jun 2015 #190

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. MineralMan Jun 2015 #194

I've had enough of net nannies spewing META TBF Jun 2015 #191

It's time to put an end to all forms pointless tyranny Prism Jun 2015 #192

I love your post! MineralMan Jun 2015 #195

Isn't that the truth: demmiblue Jun 2015 #196

oh yeah! that one Kali Jun 2015 #210

THANK YOU!! MoonRiver Jun 2015 #193

And thank you, as well. MineralMan Jun 2015 #201

Can't recommend this enough, thank you. nt betsuni Jun 2015 #197

I appreciate your comment so much. MineralMan Jun 2015 #202

"I've finally had enough with declarations that anyone would refuse to vote for the Democratic Cha Jun 2015 #203

I suppose so. MineralMan Jun 2015 #204

I've had enough of those who have no clue how a trade agreement gets written or how a bill is passed Hekate Jun 2015 #205

Learning how things work takes time. MineralMan Jun 2015 #206

Or as Barbie whined about math, it's hard work. Hekate Jun 2015 #207

Well I've had enough BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #276

Thanks. It was a Sunday post, I think. MineralMan Jun 2015 #279

I've had enough of hearing that Bernie can't win freedom fighter jh Jun 2015 #208

In my younger days got poison 840high Jun 2015 #253

Rec'ced on the first enough cuz that was enough enoughs. ucrdem Jun 2015 #211

Wish they would bring back GD:P since GD is overflowing w/OP's bashing DU/DUers. JTFrog Jun 2015 #212

I've had enough of... 40RatRod Jun 2015 #213

I've had enough of the term "ODS" being applied to progressives demwing Jun 2015 #220

I've had enough of people twisting themselves into pretzels to be offended. Thor_MN Jun 2015 #221

You want, maybe we should get off your lawn too? Fuddnik Jun 2015 #225

Lol! BeanMusical Jun 2015 #231

I've had enough of people pretending to be Bernie supporters that are not. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #233

THIS! BeanMusical Jun 2015 #244

I have had enough of Hillary hatred. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #235

I've had enough beer. I'm going to bed. Fuddnik Jun 2015 #242

Enough of the Combustible hair Club's struting around when ... JoePhilly Jun 2015 #245

I've had enough of Democrats like Tom Bakk dflprincess Jun 2015 #246

I don't think you've had enough Martin Eden Jun 2015 #247

well said. thank you. riversedge Jun 2015 #252

I am tired of perpetual presidential campaign mode. longship Jun 2015 #254

Some of these Jamaal510 Jun 2015 #256

And I can't get enough of it. Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #258

You're fighting the good fight sub.theory Jun 2015 #259

It's always been that way Fumesucker Jun 2015 #265

K&R B Calm Jun 2015 #262

Agree treestar Jun 2015 #263

I've had enough of my Republican congressman running unopposed... Number9Dream Jun 2015 #266

That's it! I've had enough too! Violet_Crumble Jun 2015 #267

........... Hotler Jun 2015 #268

k&r. There's a lot of "I'll take my ball and go home if I sufrommich Jun 2015 #270

I almost posted an OP about kid's games and the MineralMan Jun 2015 #271

Well... PatrickforO Jun 2015 #272

Thanks for your post. MineralMan Jun 2015 #273

Huzzah BumRushDaShow Jun 2015 #274

I have no poms poms to join you. mmonk Jun 2015 #275

I'm not looking for cheerleaders, frankly. MineralMan Jun 2015 #277

I had enough with 8 years of Bush to know. .. LynneSin Jun 2015 #278

I'm sure that the vast majority of Democratic voters MineralMan Jun 2015 #280

I've been saying that the whole time. d_legendary1 Jun 2015 #289

Thank you. MineralMan Jun 2015 #290

I've had enough also.... daleanime Jun 2015 #284

You've not benefited in any way from this administration? MineralMan Jun 2015 #285

To you really think I'm upset because I haven't been completely satisfied? daleanime Jun 2015 #291

I have no idea what you think nor do I know anything MineralMan Jun 2015 #293

GOTV is action we need more of MineralMan saidsimplesimon Jun 2015 #296

I agree about GOTV! MineralMan Jun 2015 #298