2016 Postmortem

zipplewrath

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321. And all the other races we lost

Mon Dec 12, 2016, 11:50 AM

Dec 2016

Hillary wasn't the only race we lost. And this wasn't the only election where we lost. But I'm sure Bernie is to somehow to blame for all of that.

Again, we keep making the same mistakes over and over and pretending that we aren't isn't helping. Hillary was the "wrong" candidate because she was part and partial of the larger problem. And many people are trying to explain this. People like Biden and Obama among many others. DWS was the wrong chair. Kaine was the wrong VP. The TPP was the wrong agreement. The mandates were the wrong solution. The bonuses were the wrong strategy. NAFTA addressed the wrong problems. Deregulation of the derivatives was the wrong choice.

And as has been demonstrated over and over, picking candidates like Specter was a losing proposition.

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I'd love it if the JPR returnees... [View all] Dream Girl Dec 2016 OP

Absolutely! It's a large and noticeable change for the worse. Squinch Dec 2016 #1

How about me? sfwriter Dec 2016 #4

Are you fervently refighting the primary when we have much bigger fish to fry? If so then yes. Squinch Dec 2016 #6

The op is clearly divisive. sfwriter Dec 2016 #9

Oh Lord Cary Dec 2016 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #44

The OP is great Gothmog Dec 2016 #128

Dear me! I picture you swooning with the back of your hand pressed to your forehead as Squinch Dec 2016 #156

I agree with the original post. musicblind Dec 2016 #249

It seems some are determined to believe... Begabig Dec 2016 #129

Thank you for illustrating what I was talking about. Squinch Dec 2016 #159

Amazing Cary Dec 2016 #162

Welcome to DU n/t musicblind Dec 2016 #250

Productive discussion? HassleCat Dec 2016 #170

It only allows some people to vent, is the problem. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #218

Its a good plan... jack_krass Dec 2016 #277

If DU were more Democrat friendly I bet it would prosper Cary Dec 2016 #27

DU welcomes all Democrats and all left-leaning people and issues. It's foolish to think otherwise. LonePirate Dec 2016 #110

DU "welcomes" whatever and whomever the admins tolerate Cary Dec 2016 #144

Uh, Cary... pangaia Dec 2016 #203

Because that's what happens here Cary Dec 2016 #207

Agreed! LP2K12 Dec 2016 #206

DU already prospers ... Lil Missy Dec 2016 #268

No one said it doesn't Cary Dec 2016 #285

Interesting that you neglect the Democrat friendly part Cary Dec 2016 #286

Excuse me, are you even aware what happened during the primaries here. The vast majority who still_one Dec 2016 #55

Those things always happened ... sfwriter Dec 2016 #106

And the vilification of Hillary's supporters by Bernie's supporters isn't a problem? LonePirate Dec 2016 #115

And if you ask this what do you get? Cary Dec 2016 #147

Agreed. The shouting, finger-pointing and name calling gets us nowhere. We need to unite. LonePirate Dec 2016 #172

I gave up hope on uniting with the radical left Cary Dec 2016 #174

Yes. Yes and Yes. it's very Trumpian behavior. But you r too polite. Fuck them. It's my DU too. zonkers Dec 2016 #226

Do you really want to split us up even further? The Blue Flower Dec 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Duckhunter935 Dec 2016 #3

Lol... JTFrog Dec 2016 #138

I don't think you're being honest Cary Dec 2016 #151

. stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #184

I've been silenced whenever I bring it up. sfwriter Dec 2016 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author KittyWampus Dec 2016 #146

Oh, FFS! If you don't want to hang around people who behave like this, then DON'T! Squinch Dec 2016 #205

I've had my threads deleted for being pro Bernie... Joe941 Dec 2016 #314

DU does what it always does during the primaries. leftofcool Dec 2016 #12

I didn't leave. I supported Hillary. sfwriter Dec 2016 #49

I personally don't care who posts where. leftofcool Dec 2016 #82

What do you think the Democrats lost this year? sfwriter Dec 2016 #87

I agree with the HuffPo article on why Hillary lost. leftofcool Dec 2016 #127

I didnt read it, but then I dont think she lost, and I mean not only popular vote Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #155

Well, we did lose those states.... sfwriter Dec 2016 #309

The reason there was no "purge" before is because there weren't DanTex Dec 2016 #141

yeah, but it happened. mopinko Dec 2016 #166

I remember it well. It was in 2004. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #292

seventh son had a rap sheet as long as your arm, which mopinko Dec 2016 #294

Nice to see you around too. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #295

that's hilarious. mopinko Dec 2016 #296

DU didn't silence alternate views DFW Dec 2016 #302

What's the "us"? BainsBane Dec 2016 #108

"Do you really want to split us up even further?" Lil Missy Dec 2016 #124

"Undemocratic". Yeah, Berniebros shut up everyone who disagreed with them KittyWampus Dec 2016 #143

What did you think of the JPR cesspool? Adrahil Dec 2016 #259

Yes, please. baldguy Dec 2016 #5

This site didn't see the party so narrowly at the start... sfwriter Dec 2016 #8

When we were faced with an unapologetic fascist backed by the Nazis and the KKK. baldguy Dec 2016 #18

Please show me an example. sfwriter Dec 2016 #60

WI, NC, MI, and PA Duers who didn't vote for Hillary don't deserve anything. Justice Dec 2016 #99

"Don't throw away our shot." - You don't get it: **2016 WAS OUR SHOT!!!** baldguy Dec 2016 #122

I do believe Sanders and Warren are stronger in the senate Kathy M Dec 2016 #301

Lolol, what a load of crap. This is ridiculous by this point. It would be funny if we didn't end dionysus Dec 2016 #311

JPR has a lot of people... vi5 Dec 2016 #139

Maybe this is the bad tasting medicine... Begabig Dec 2016 #130

The last time they installed a know-nothing fascist loser in the Oval Office baldguy Dec 2016 #135

That's the point... Begabig Dec 2016 #150

So, what does the 2.5 million majority of people who voted for Clinton need to learn? baldguy Dec 2016 #243

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #256

You can't have it both ways. baldguy Dec 2016 #257

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #260

Some didn't read the OP, and has no idea who & what JPR is. baldguy Dec 2016 #261

It will all work itself out liberal N proud Dec 2016 #10

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #11

Ever since they started sliming back in ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #14

Sliming? Great attitude you have there. Bob41213 Dec 2016 #92

Jesus have you SEEN JPR? ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #118

Yes, since JPRers started slithering back here. betsuni Dec 2016 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Dec 2016 #25

What hate? Show and tell. Prove it. betsuni Dec 2016 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Dec 2016 #33

Like everything else he did, his endorsement was strictly on his terms. R B Garr Dec 2016 #39

Yes you are right, I do not read every single post in this forum. betsuni Dec 2016 #46

Why not put that exact post at JPR, where you do or previously did post? No hate there right? lunasun Dec 2016 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Dec 2016 #52

"I remember ONE post there critical of Hillary." TwilightZone Dec 2016 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Dec 2016 #58

You post outside your room @jpr and state it here while being critical of Hillary campaign lunasun Dec 2016 #69

You'll note the link provided in that post is to observer.com... SidDithers Dec 2016 #89

I know that thanks and if they all @jpr don't know I can't waste my time if they want to support it lunasun Dec 2016 #103

Yup... SidDithers Dec 2016 #126

They like that shit ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #119

observer.com was pushed here a lot during the primaries... SidDithers Dec 2016 #132

Have always felt that one was a complete and total fraud RonniePudding Dec 2016 #113

So tired of this schtick Cary Dec 2016 #31

+! . . . n/t fleur-de-lisa Dec 2016 #32

I don't hate anyone ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #38

Then why not go back to J PR where you have been posting? Why come back to DU? lunasun Dec 2016 #42

I never left here Omaha Steve Dec 2016 #56

He wasn't part of the solution. nt ucrdem Dec 2016 #51

Idiotic accusations of Democrats I've seen here today: betsuni Dec 2016 #13

Right? ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #16

I know. betsuni Dec 2016 #19

And now Hillary can't even go away correctly for them. Some are musing R B Garr Dec 2016 #23

I saw that one mcar Dec 2016 #50

Wait. What? GoCubsGo Dec 2016 #181

I'm right there with you Cary Dec 2016 #34

What...nobody said "authoritarian" yet? I guess Tanuki Dec 2016 #20

Well, I'm sure they did, but I can't read everything! betsuni Dec 2016 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #30

your post is unclear sfwriter Dec 2016 #65

Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. betsuni Dec 2016 #74

Again, I do not follow... sfwriter Dec 2016 #97

You forgot oligarchs. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #148

Same old same old gumming up the discussion. For a while, we actually got to talk about real things Squinch Dec 2016 #161

I've seen those accusations of Democrats since I discovered DU in early 2003. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #291

Wow. I've been around DU for over 10 years mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #15

The sooner the 2016 Postmortem forum is shut down, the sooner that support will begin. (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #36

Well, there's an ignore button for that. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #70

In all the time I've been on DU mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #104

I've never ignored anyone either DFW Dec 2016 #303

So deal with it on a case by case basis with the sites Alert tools Kentonio Dec 2016 #63

please share an example. sfwriter Dec 2016 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #75

That post is a good post-election discussion. sfwriter Dec 2016 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #101

He was super dismissive of your post... sfwriter Dec 2016 #120

As if that poster's premise is incorrect? GummyBearz Dec 2016 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #98

You dragged over here for what? GummyBearz Dec 2016 #105

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #117

yawn GummyBearz Dec 2016 #125

Agreed! potone Dec 2016 #37

Too many folks mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #121

I agree with you ,mnhtnbb! Lifelong Protester Dec 2016 #179

Yes! redwitch Dec 2016 #193

No. It originally started as a site to bash Hillary. To call her names they couldn't get away with JTFrog Dec 2016 #199

That's right JT. I remember from the very beginning that there were 100s more posts in seaglass Dec 2016 #202

That is absolutely wrong and you can look at the original website mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #216

Keep with that attitude zipplewrath Dec 2016 #246

BOG kind of perspective? JTFrog Dec 2016 #247

Yes, obnoxious and divisive terminology regarding those who support Democrats is their thing. stevenleser Dec 2016 #271

Which is different than the BOG approach zipplewrath Dec 2016 #317

No, what lost the election was the Bernie or Busters and the Bern it Downers R B Garr Dec 2016 #318

And all the other races we lost zipplewrath Dec 2016 #321

I notice you say nothing about gerrymandering or voter supression R B Garr Dec 2016 #323

Ok, you won't like it, but you are wrong. JTFrog Dec 2016 #319

Proof zipplewrath Dec 2016 #320

Her favorability ratings were higher until she started getting attacked from both sides for ffs. JTFrog Dec 2016 #322

Those were pretty dismal numbers zipplewrath Dec 2016 #324

So who did we have with better numbers? Her numbers were better than Bernie's. JTFrog Dec 2016 #325

Proof zipplewrath Dec 2016 #327

+1 shireen Dec 2016 #251

Ive had the same experience here. If you dont follow the group-think in lockstep, prepare to be jack_krass Dec 2016 #280

I was completely neutral during the primaries, but still feel like it's a hostile environment. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #293

+ infinity NRaleighLiberal Dec 2016 #81

... mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #86

good post Kali Dec 2016 #160

They go onto my ignore list. johnp3907 Dec 2016 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #29

Me too Cary Dec 2016 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #26

Me too. The go to source the latest Hillary "news" on JPR was a known white supremacist on Twitter grossproffit Dec 2016 #45

It was alerted. I did it before there was a single response. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #72

'Yes, I was on that jury but I had to opt out because I didn't know what JPR was... CTyankee Dec 2016 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #102

Yep. We're posting w/ "Progressives" who voted for Trump to spite Hillary. The receipts are on JPR grossproffit Dec 2016 #41

we don't need a big tent at all RazBerryBeret Dec 2016 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #47

Why would counting on unreliable allies be in any way worthwhile? Idiots who were so bitter Bernie seaglass Dec 2016 #79

Great Theory RazBerryBeret Dec 2016 #95

#notallJPRs n/t seaglass Dec 2016 #111

So who should go. el_bryanto Dec 2016 #53

I'd just like to see the ones who didn't vote for Hillary go and the ones who called her a c*nt. seaglass Dec 2016 #83

i voted for Hillary el_bryanto Dec 2016 #90

So then my comment wouldn't apply to you. I guess we are even, I found Bernie seaglass Dec 2016 #133

The TOS makes clear the terms of membership BainsBane Dec 2016 #114

what is JPR? CTyankee Dec 2016 #57

It's the picture of Dorian Gray in the attick. Ugly. betsuni Dec 2016 #66

sorry, I still don't understand... CTyankee Dec 2016 #71

I'll help you with a link. MelissaB Dec 2016 #77

Ah, off course...I was never tempted to try it... CTyankee Dec 2016 #80

I did. Heard too much about it not to. DFW Dec 2016 #304

I think it is a site started by alienated progressives and bernie supporters... sfwriter Dec 2016 #76

After the primaries were over, Skinner stated that anyone who was not planning to vote for Hillary musicblind Dec 2016 #252

Yeah...the anti-Clinton bullshit has reached Primary levels. nt LexVegas Dec 2016 #59

Yes wouldn't it be great if you could get rid of all those people who had an opinion different than el_bryanto Dec 2016 #62

Not wanting certain JPR posters ... NanceGreggs Dec 2016 #229

Hillary Clinton was the candidate in 2016. She lost. el_bryanto Dec 2016 #230

And that has fuck all to do with ... NanceGreggs Dec 2016 #231

Big rec to that! BainsBane Dec 2016 #64

Anybody who dislikes Clinton more than Trump should not post here. That's 95% of JPR. LonePirate Dec 2016 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #78

I read FreeRepublic from time to time.. sfwriter Dec 2016 #84

The problem with JPR is that it's still mostly a Clinton hate site and not a progressive views site. LonePirate Dec 2016 #96

+1 BainsBane Dec 2016 #137

OMG reminding me of why lins the liberal Dec 2016 #88

You are not alone. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #100

thank god there are Enough sane people on the jury to keep it up! stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #183

YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE. Raster Dec 2016 #116

... mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #123

CULT of Hillary? What a perverse comment. MADem Dec 2016 #176

And you're all about scorched earth Cary Dec 2016 #239

Yup agree with this completely Arazi Dec 2016 #168

No, they don't. DU numbers this election season are similar to the graph of participation throughout stevenleser Dec 2016 #265

I have the same feeling... Raine Dec 2016 #300

I don't get the guilty conscience thing Dem2 Dec 2016 #107

Exactly. Why the defensiveness? Dream Girl Dec 2016 #136

Liberal Isolationists suck. nt. NCTraveler Dec 2016 #109

I don't see anything liberal in Trump apology BainsBane Dec 2016 #112

There is very very little that is progressive about a liberal isolationist. NCTraveler Dec 2016 #134

They aren't liberals--they're "progressive." But hell, the jerks that MADem Dec 2016 #177

This post is deliberately provoking discord among us The Blue Flower Dec 2016 #131

Calling foul? Why? I visited JPR and it turned my stomache. Why would anyone feel Dream Girl Dec 2016 #140

But we're corporatist, Third Way BainsBane Dec 2016 #142

You forgot DLC and oligarchs mcar Dec 2016 #204

and neoliberal BainsBane Dec 2016 #208

... mcar Dec 2016 #233

And Vagina Voters - how could you forget that one? n/t seaglass Dec 2016 #234

Actually a rapprochement would be nice Cary Dec 2016 #152

I disagree. If it were only a primary issue that would be one thing. Many of us have watched their stevenleser Dec 2016 #275

You know you and I agree Cary Dec 2016 #283

Hummm..... "deliberately provoking discord among us"????? CajunBlazer Dec 2016 #153

A lot of assumptions in your post. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #167

I find absolutely nothing to complain about with your point of view CajunBlazer Dec 2016 #182

Check your assumptions again. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #213

Sorry, that is not correct CajunBlazer Dec 2016 #248

Exactly! I was a Bernie supporter, and still am. I bought his book. And I felt welcome during the GE musicblind Dec 2016 #253

Read the OP again here mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #258

The OP should have been clear as to intent CajunBlazer Dec 2016 #266

Everything you wrote is correct. nt stevenleser Dec 2016 #276

Yes, PLEASE go away, Jackasses NastyRiffraff Dec 2016 #145

I would modify the OP's statement DFW Dec 2016 #149

Divided we are stronger? How did that work in the last election? guillaumeb Dec 2016 #154

What's your solution? Cary Dec 2016 #157

I post here, and there, under this name. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #164

In other words you think the DLC sucks Cary Dec 2016 #173

Well, the election showed that DLC type policies simply do not resonate with many voters. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #210

Hopeless Cary Dec 2016 #212

Possibly. But if the Democratic Party can wean itself from the money guillaumeb Dec 2016 #214

I was.referring to you Cary Dec 2016 #215

Politicians generally do just fine. Most incumbents in both parties guillaumeb Dec 2016 #217

Ridiculous Cary Dec 2016 #220

Dismissive after a loss? guillaumeb Dec 2016 #240

Wake me up when you accomplish something Cary Dec 2016 #241

You seem to be mistaking an attempted analysis for some sort of betrayal guillaumeb Dec 2016 #242

It's pretty simple Cary Dec 2016 #245

It is pretty simple: guillaumeb Dec 2016 #267

You discount the corrosive effect of the radical left Cary Dec 2016 #289

The DLC disbanded five years ago! DFW Dec 2016 #305

I assume he meant DNC Cary Dec 2016 #307

I guess! DFW Dec 2016 #313

Yep. Cary Dec 2016 #315

I never joined JPR but I am a Bernie supporter Kali Dec 2016 #158

The OP is about JPR posters Cary Dec 2016 #163

because I know and respect some of them Kali Dec 2016 #165

Seems to me that the category of "JPR returnees" is specific Cary Dec 2016 #171

yeah, you have a real nice day... Kali Dec 2016 #178

I would have a hard time respecting anyone... sheshe2 Dec 2016 #228

blame everybody for one or a few? Kali Dec 2016 #236

It was a rule on the site, sheshe2 Dec 2016 #237

People on this site called Bernie a racist.... jack_krass Dec 2016 #287

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I have no love loss for JPR but there are some who are members who rejected the anybody but Hillary hrmjustin Dec 2016 #175

It did ultimately work out well.. didn't it? basselope Dec 2016 #180

work out well for trump and bernie. stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #186

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"Work out well for bernie"? Well, financially at least. George II Dec 2016 #198

For them, yeah BainsBane Dec 2016 #187

K&R! stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #185

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Well then. Dream Girl Dec 2016 #189

Yes indeed. I'm nobody important; it doesn't matter what I think. closeupready Dec 2016 #190

No, you just tell them to keep their mouths shut BainsBane Dec 2016 #192

Thank you for your post. closeupready Dec 2016 #196

You kind of can't have it both ways Cary Dec 2016 #195

Whatever. She went there. I replied. closeupready Dec 2016 #197

You know what this about Cary Dec 2016 #200

In reality he doesn't like us seaglass Dec 2016 #235

I'm not the least bit surprised Cary Dec 2016 #238

Hey, at least he's a cool kid. TwilightZone Dec 2016 #244

Check and mate. n/t musicblind Dec 2016 #254

Heh. "I am abused" "I am diminished" (nt) betsuni Dec 2016 #255

I would love it if people on DU stop bitching about JPR BlueProgressive Dec 2016 #194

I don't care what they post on JPR NastyRiffraff Dec 2016 #222

we need all hands on deck to resist Trump-Ryan-Pence-Bannon geek tragedy Dec 2016 #201

We. Have Seen This Movie Too Many Times, Geek Cary Dec 2016 #221

Agreed. When will people figure out that they have absolutely nothing in common with these cretins. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2016 #209

lulz Rex Dec 2016 #211

Mahalo, Dream Girl! Cha Dec 2016 #219

All righty then. Blue_In_AK Dec 2016 #223

... SidDithers Dec 2016 #225

Hey, Blue! mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #264

I agree w/ you for those who voted for anyone but Clinton LostOne4Ever Dec 2016 #224

They've endangered peoples lives. .99center Dec 2016 #227

The number of conspiracy theories that are discussed on that site is amazing Gothmog Dec 2016 #232

I'd like to see most return as long as they don't support Trump or... aikoaiko Dec 2016 #262

Unfortunately - for you - most of them did not vote for Hillary which is a requirement for posting seaglass Dec 2016 #263

I don't get why they even want to be here Dream Girl Dec 2016 #269

Wake up and you might figure it out. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #270

The answer is simple. To disrupt and tell us how bad Democrats are. nt stevenleser Dec 2016 #273

as they have been doing during Obama's presidency JI7 Dec 2016 #299

They are here to tell us how bad Democrats are. nt stevenleser Dec 2016 #274

Is it? I didn't think previous elections were requirements for posting -- only going forward. aikoaiko Dec 2016 #298

Yes. seaglass Dec 2016 #306

Thank you. It is true that if you didn't vote for HRC, you are unwelcome to post on DU aikoaiko Dec 2016 #310

I disagree it is not just about HRC, it is about supporting Democrats. I guess you didn't read the seaglass Dec 2016 #312

Agreed. nt stevenleser Dec 2016 #272

I hope they all come back. At least to visit. Its getting stale here.. jack_krass Dec 2016 #278

Oh I bet you do. RonniePudding Dec 2016 #281

Thanks. Yes, I violently opposed HRC in the primary, but jack_krass Dec 2016 #282

Still feel that way about Trump? RonniePudding Dec 2016 #288

Bernie would not have won and I can walk you through why. stevenleser Dec 2016 #290

Let's walk through that ProgressIsLeft Dec 2016 #308

I already walked you through it. Show how Bernie contests any of the states I mentioned. stevenleser Dec 2016 #316

I think Andrew Lloyd Weber in his Evita lyrics said it best. stevenleser Dec 2016 #279

Thanks for posting...what good is the strongest heart in a body that's falling apart? Dream Girl Dec 2016 #284

K an r. LOTS of it here. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #297

They disgust me. They helped Hillary lose and now they're back here. yardwork Dec 2016 #326