DU's Bernie problem.

[Fla Dem]

343. There is not disdain for new members, but there is a suspicion of new members who

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join and almost immediately begin strongly advocating for all things Bernie.

There are many DU members who supported and still do support Bernie. However during the last election cycle, DU was flooded with new sign-ups who tried to divide, disrupt and agitate. Many under the Bernie Banner. It was difficult to tell who was legitimate and who came for the sole purpose to divide. This caused much angst during the primary and even into the general election when Bernie would not concede and his delegates tried to disrupt the Democratic Convention.

DU was also hacked and taken off line. So we are a big target for those who wish 1) we weren't here espousing Democratic values and candidates, 2) exposing the hypocrisy of the conservative /"Christian"/ right wing Republican party.

For a number of DUer's, Bernie walks a fine line between supporting Democrats and the Democratic Party agenda and self promotion.

So yes, newbies who jump into discussions with strong opinions, advocating for the Bernie agenda, while seeminly making critical comments about Democrats and/or their agenda are perhaps viewed cautiously.

WestwardWind (34 posts)

178. Bad bills? Huh?

Bad bills? You understand that some Democrats are voting for these bills, correct? That is what should be questioned. These are members of our party and we need to hold them accountable. No Democrats should be siding with payday lenders and Republicans to screw over low income home owners. Yet 27 of them did just that.

Bernie isn't being disgusting, stuff like which I cited is disgusting.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=10405646

WestwardWind (34 posts)

180. We're seeing this as different things

I'm questioning the people voting for such bad bills whereas you're questioning the bills themselves. I think it's safe to say that many of these same people who are voting for Trump's agenda would probably vote no on good bills. Look at Bernie's bipartisan bill to end the proxy war as example and those who voted against it. See what I'm saying?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=10405718

i see in another of your posts that you volunteer at a Food Bank. I do as well. Thank you.
I wish you the best and hope you do find a "home" here on DU.