A question for Bernie supporters (and others may comment as well) [View all]

A lot of Democrats support various candidates and some eventually drop out despite best efforts. They are unable to capture the imagination of voters and it is life - we have only one opening for a nominee.

The supporters of other candidates accept the loss in 1-2 days (at the most a week) and move on -- choose another.

I was a Hillary supporter in 2008 and it was heartbreaking to see her lose by a few delegates. The math was clear and I had already built up acceptance. I didn't like Obama until about April 2008 ... but then he became my candidate in June. I accepted it as "that is how the system works." By November, I was passionate about Obama.

Why is it so hard for Bernie supporters to accept that Bernie is losing? Why the anger and entitlement? Bernie is just a slightly more progressive candidate. He is certainly not god, a prophet or a saint. Why so much pain -- enough that some of you would attack and try to kneecap the members of our own party including the eventual nominee - who have had decades of public service and are nearly as progressive?