General Discussion

* from those who deserve it, or that attempt to give credit to those who do not deserve it. This is not Bernie's moment. He had his chance (twice) and failed (twice). The voters spoke and rejected him (twice). It's time to stop shitting on Democrats and the Democratic party and our party's leaders and nominees. It's time to stop trying to steal the spotlight. It's time to stop suppressing enthusiasm. It's time to stop (not-so) subtly insinuating that Democrats are feckless, fearful and timid with these comments about how "finally" and "at long last" Democrats are becoming progressive. Please. What nonsense. Democrats have always been progressive, and we've always been here for the people. Those who think we haven't been are simply not paying attention, or they live in some fantasy world where Democrats can simply wish things into existence if we just wish hard enough and want it strongly enough. And if that fails then "by the stroke of a pen" the Democratic King can just decree all things that we want to happen.

So, yes... we DEMOCRATS are indeed united. Others online (Greens, Socialists, Democratic-Socialists, No Labels, People's Party, Independents, Uncommitted, etc) and others with an ax to grind, and a chip on their shoulder are less united and clearly looking for a fight.