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2016 Postmortem

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H2O Man

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Fri May 6, 2016, 02:40 PM
May 2016

It's an interesting time on DU, isn't it? The Clinton campaign is releasing a lot of negative emotion at this time. Curiously, most of it is still directed at Senator Sanders and his supporters.

I do have associates from the past who are sincere in their support for Hillary. It does not get in the way of my ability to get along very well with them. A few are clearly uncomfortable with discussing "Hillary vs Bernie" with me. They shouldn't, for there is no need to.

A couple days ago, a person I know said that she doesn't understand why I am seeking to increase support for the Sanders campaign at this time? It's not that she expects me to stop and suddenly be pro-Hillary. But why would anyone expand their intensity now?

As I told her, I do understand why this puzzles her now. For she does not understand or agree with me now. But, I said, soon she will both understand and agree.

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Democratic Transformation [View all] H2O Man May 2016 OP
Okay, then. H2O Man May 2016 #1
I blocked out the week of the convention on my calendar months ago tk2kewl May 2016 #2
I'll be there! H2O Man May 2016 #3
I will probably have to take the train from New York tk2kewl May 2016 #8
Right. H2O Man May 2016 #12
Thank you for a well-written and inspiring piece lagomorph777 May 2016 #4
Thanks. H2O Man May 2016 #5
Count Me In pmorlan1 May 2016 #6
Thank you! H2O Man May 2016 #7
I am beginning to think a reorg is in order PowerToThePeople May 2016 #9
There's a U2 album H2O Man May 2016 #14
Yes sir.. disillusioned73 May 2016 #49
Rattle & Hum pinebox May 2016 #60
Wonderful essay, H20 Man. Have you thought about having it 2cannan May 2016 #10
Great idea jpmonk91 May 2016 #15
Thanks, Buddy! H2O Man May 2016 #20
Thanks. H2O Man May 2016 #19
I concur, H20 Man would be great as a contributor to any of those sites, and others, and..... LongTomH May 2016 #78
Can't think of a better place for it to happen than Philadelphia. mmonk May 2016 #11
Seriously! H2O Man May 2016 #21
It is simbolic isn't it!! I love your idea! I won't be able to be there, I'm just not up to it, haikugal May 2016 #36
Yes, indeed it is! H2O Man May 2016 #72
I've always enjoyed Philly. I was told by a Boston friend I'd enjoy it too but I've never been there haikugal May 2016 #76
Great post jpmonk91 May 2016 #13
Thanks! H2O Man May 2016 #22
Thanks man jpmonk91 May 2016 #41
I was really happy H2O Man May 2016 #73
sounds great jpmonk91 May 2016 #86
That is one of the best DU posts ever. Zorra May 2016 #16
Is Philadelphia the next Chicago? mmonk May 2016 #18
Thanks, Zorra! H2O Man May 2016 #23
I disagree about the level of openness here as I've seen too many important voices silenced haikugal May 2016 #38
This is why a lot have gone to twitter. pinebox May 2016 #61
Interesting. H2O Man May 2016 #75
I hear you. H2O Man May 2016 #74
I hear you. Zorra May 2016 #88
It's fairly obvious that the progressive movement is on the rise... kentuck May 2016 #17
Thanks, kentuck! H2O Man May 2016 #24
I would love to be there... kgnu_fan May 2016 #25
Right. H2O Man May 2016 #27
Great post as usual, H20 Man... ljm2002 May 2016 #26
Good question. H2O Man May 2016 #28
Great post, my friend. longship May 2016 #29
Thanks! H2O Man May 2016 #31
K&R. Betty Karlson May 2016 #30
Good question. H2O Man May 2016 #32
And how is this "dawn of realisation" expressed, as far as you can see? Betty Karlson May 2016 #33
It's interesting. H2O Man May 2016 #34
Yes, they will regret it. Their candidate is now reaching out to bushco donors and they don't... ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #43
Reallignment 2016: Trump turns the GOP into the old KKK, Debbie& co turn the Democratic Party Betty Karlson May 2016 #47
"Who else are you gonna vote for?" That has been a question jwirr May 2016 #42
The Al From/Bill Clinton influence still runs the party… CobaltBlue May 2016 #35
Right. H2O Man May 2016 #50
I love your posts vintx May 2016 #37
Thank you. H2O Man May 2016 #51
I wonder if we can get PDA behind this? hootinholler May 2016 #39
Good idea. H2O Man May 2016 #53
Hmmm, I looked hootinholler May 2016 #70
Please continue. This looks like an excellent start. This is jwirr May 2016 #40
I'm just warming up. H2O Man May 2016 #56
Thank you. jwirr May 2016 #58
I believe climate change may be the only catalyst powerful enough to move the DNC riderinthestorm May 2016 #44
You nailed it! H2O Man May 2016 #59
I agree on all points - the condescension of the Hillary people is appalling! LongTomH May 2016 #84
They aren't going to look at us as equals, condescension and we are in charge are TheKentuckian May 2016 #45
Right. H2O Man May 2016 #62
I think he would have been much quicker to respond and willing to do more than talk shop if TheKentuckian May 2016 #87
Very interesting poll ---- Bernie got 74% against Clinton / Trump kgnu_fan May 2016 #46
Right. H2O Man May 2016 #63
There was a very interesting covrage on Democracy Now! this morning. kgnu_fan May 2016 #66
Very good! H2O Man May 2016 #68
Err.. the Democratic electorate is doing the picking Recursion May 2016 #48
I know. H2O Man May 2016 #64
Wow. This passage is particularly offensive: Buzz Clik May 2016 #52
Thank you! H2O Man May 2016 #54
Yes, for the first 1/2 of the campaign Bernie was not covered in the MSM. libdem4life May 2016 #81
Thanks! H2O Man May 2016 #83
Spot on- as are so many of your posts. cali May 2016 #55
Thanks, Cali! H2O Man May 2016 #65
Are you trying to sell this to the over three million more votes Hillary has gottem over Sanders? Thinkingabout May 2016 #57
You're confused. H2O Man May 2016 #67
Millions confused, no, I don't think we are. Thinkingabout May 2016 #69
That's fine. H2O Man May 2016 #71
A righteous rant. Thank you!!! LongTomH May 2016 #77
Thanks! H2O Man May 2016 #80
A big, fat K&R! CaliforniaPeggy May 2016 #79
Thank you so much! H2O Man May 2016 #82
Sounds great! CaliforniaPeggy May 2016 #85
you called this one, didn't you? antigop May 2016 #89
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