Betraying Progressives, DNC Platform Backs Fracking, TPP, and Israel Occupation

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by bobabode

Speaking of arrogance. Sorry, man but you don't get to define who's progressive.

Read what I wrote again, Bob. That's not what I said at all.

At this point most of Bernie's supporters have moved on and are supporting the presumptive nominee except for a small fraction that I suspect were never going to vote Democratic anyway.

Condescend much? I've "moved on", Bob. Bernie will never be president and I've said I'll vote for Hillary, despite your best efforts. My issue is the dismissive attitude and the lack of respect being shown to Bernie's supporters.

[icenine]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

You're not actually trying to compare Hillary to FDR are you?

Both millionaires from New York state...

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by icenine

Both millionaires from New York state...

So is Donald Trump.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by bobabode

What's hilarious is that this platform is the most progressive Democratic party platform that I've ever seen. I guess there's no pleasing some folks.

While jealously guarding the free institutions and preserving the principles upon which our Republic was founded and has flourished, the purpose of the Republican Party is to establish and maintain a peaceful world and build at home a dynamic prosperity in which every citizen fairly shares.

We shall ever build anew, that our children and their children, without distinction because of race, creed or color, may know the blessings of our free land.

We believe that basic to governmental integrity are unimpeachable ethical standards and irreproachable personal conduct by all people in government. We shall continue our insistence on honesty as an indispensable requirement of public service. We shall continue to root out corruption whenever and wherever it appears.

We are proud of and shall continue our far-reaching and sound advances in matters of basic human needs—expansion of social security—broadened coverage in unemployment insurance —improved housing—and better health protection for all our people. We are determined that our government remain warmly responsive to the urgent social and economic problems of our people.

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=25838

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by bobabode

At this point most of Bernie's supporters have moved on and are supporting the presumptive nominee except for a small fraction that I suspect were never going to vote Democratic anyway.

I'm sure it looks that way from inside your Hillarybot bubble, but out here in Bernieland, not so much.

[merrylander]

Funny today's WaPo says Bernie is content with the platform as it stands but he still plans on trying to change some bits. Says also that all but one of his appointees are happy as well.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Boreas

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=25838

Considering I was still but a gleam in my parents eyes in '56, my point stands.

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Boreas

the lack of respect being shown to Bernie's supporters.

a lot of that lack of respect thing goes around it seems

kinda pisses you off, doesn't it?

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

I'm sure it looks that way from inside your Hillarybot bubble, but out here in Bernieland, not so much.

55% of Bernie's supporters say they'll vote for Clinton. That's "most" but not by a helluva lot.

[catswiththum]

Neither Trump nor Hillary going to the MENSA picnic this year.

Worse, with either we lose respect. I did not vote for Obama but his election gave hope to those around the world marginalized because of race or religion - America, with her hard history, can elect a black president - what a country!

One look at either of these two reprobates and the reaction has to be WTF?!