General Discussion

But we see these snippy posts against Sanders every couple of days in here. I react to these OPs. How many anti-Hillary, or anti any other Democrat OPs spring up? (And Sanders is considered the same under our rules as a Democrat on DU based on Skinners comments). It's not that I'm looking for comfort, its that I get uncomfortable with demonizing and scape goating Sanders, who is such an important voice for progressive change. So I react to that.

You are right, it does no good to spend time on could've, would've should've, for anyone. IMO only, looking at the evidence, not only before, but even now, looking at his support, I think he would have won the general against Trump. My opinion. But that is neither here nor there.


I do find this "purity" testing funny though in how it can be used by anyone for their own interpretations. Militant Hillary supporters have used the purity test against Sanders too. That he is not a "pure" Democrat because he sits as an independent.

Or in another context, when Bernie supported a candidate that was personally against abortion. It made no difference that this candidate still supported a woman's right to choose, and have access to abortion services, the fact that he revealed his personal feelings on the issue, he was not pure enough, and by extension, Bernie.

So at times Bernie is not pure enough on the right, because he's "attacking" the party and doesn't want a D in front of his name. And then, in a 180 definition, he is blasted for not being pure enough on the left, on women's issues. (Or BLM)

I just wish we could all move on from the primaries. The problem, for some I guess, is that Hillary is no longer in the spotlight and doesn't have a job. Bernie is still working and so is only doing what he has always done, fighting hard for progressive progress. Maybe some want him to just sink back into the bushes ie. Homer Simpson meme. After all he was the loser ffs! He should just shut up. Sorry, but he takes his job very seriously, and many of those that heard him speak during the last few years, want him to continue to speak out, and continue his revolution. And even keep poking the D party and remind them who they represent and the possibilities for America.