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H2O Man

(73,603 posts)
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 07:46 PM Feb 2016

Today's Meeting

I attended an afternoon meeting with a handful of people from the Democratic Party and the Democratic Left. As might be expected, part of the discussion centered upon the Democratic primary contest. Of particular interest, of course, was last night’s debate.

One gentleman -- who is of my generation -- began discussing the outfit that Hillary Clinton wore last night. A young man, who is a college student, cut that discussion off quickly. He supports Bernie Sanders, he said, but not because he didn’t respect Hillary Clinton. In fact, he said that he hoped everyone would be respectful enough to not think of outfits and the like as campaign issues.

Everyone agreed that he was correct.

This young generation! There are a lot of powerful agents of change there!

Peace,
H2O Man

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Today's Meeting (Original Post) H2O Man Feb 2016 OP
While I agree with the younger guy, I have to admit I wasn't a fan of that yellow. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #1
Thanks. H2O Man Feb 2016 #5
Someone pointed out that she was wearing the school colors where the debate was held. n/t Lucinda Feb 2016 #16
I'm very impressed by this young generation. pacalo Feb 2016 #2
I agree 100% H2O Man Feb 2016 #6
Good. SheilaT Feb 2016 #3
Right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #8
That's a good sign. Gregorian Feb 2016 #4
Right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #10
Good, it doesn't matter what she wears but as much as I am not a Clinton supporter, she Jefferson23 Feb 2016 #7
Right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #12
For me I will repeat over and over, SCOTUS, SCOTUS, SCOTUS and that will be my reminder Jefferson23 Feb 2016 #15
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #9
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #13
Charlie Tuna. Downwinder Feb 2016 #11
Onion soup. H2O Man Feb 2016 #14
In my memory Fidel came to Washington first Downwinder Feb 2016 #17

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
1. While I agree with the younger guy, I have to admit I wasn't a fan of that yellow.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 07:48 PM
Feb 2016

It was just so bright!

H2O Man

(73,603 posts)
5. Thanks.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 08:41 PM
Feb 2016

There were people who got worked up about Gandhi's clothing. But, I do think the color likely caught people's attention last night. Let's hope that they focused on one of the candidates talking about a Gandhi-like program for this nation!

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
3. Good.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 07:51 PM
Feb 2016

What Hillary is wearing should never be a topic of conversation.

The advantage men have is that they really have a "uniform" and so long as they wear that, no one seems to pay very much attention to their clothes.

H2O Man

(73,603 posts)
8. Right.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:01 PM
Feb 2016

We can all help to elevate the discussion. And that means making things ugly and vicious.

Even with the "other side" (from both/either side) appear to be attempting to incite, either avoid them, or use humor. That can be difficult, at times .....especially when the republican investigators are documenting that Bernie wasn't really Bernie -- he was the brother of the guy who replaced Paul in the Beatles, circa 1966. In reel life, Paul and Bernie were burning one on Penny Lane, and .....well, everyone knows now.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
4. That's a good sign.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 08:06 PM
Feb 2016

That is free communication without the ego. Wonderful.

We're all going to have personal stories. I'm touching bases with a right wing cousin. We'll see.

So the youth have had independent information and communication through multiple avenues their entire lives. I grew up climbing almond trees and making tunnels out of mustard weeds in the field. Maybe we'll see a large youth turnout for Bernie. It's sounding that way. Viral Bernie.

H2O Man

(73,603 posts)
10. Right.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:04 PM
Feb 2016

And it's the sum-total of these personal accounts, across the country, that are beginning to bring a new and different type of change about.

Jefferson23

(30,099 posts)
7. Good, it doesn't matter what she wears but as much as I am not a Clinton supporter, she
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:01 PM
Feb 2016

always looks good, I think.

If someone didn't mention her clothes I'm not sure I could remember
what she wore. lol

H2O Man

(73,603 posts)
12. Right.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:11 PM
Feb 2016

I supported Hillary twice for the Senate. I was glad to do so, and have no regrets. I wish that she had voted differently on Iraq, but accept that is one area -- an important one, at that -- which I have very different values than her.

I fully support Bernie. Yet, as I've stated, I will support our party's nominee.

I have met Hillary twice. Although it has nothing to do with my opinion of her as a politician, I found her to be an attractive lady in person. I prefer her in person, with a very small group, to her on tv, in front of a large audience. And, even in the context of campaigning, I think that very few politicians are really comfortable engaging init. And I don't trust 90% of those who are comfortable,anyhow. I like authenticity.

Jefferson23

(30,099 posts)
15. For me I will repeat over and over, SCOTUS, SCOTUS, SCOTUS and that will be my reminder
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:20 PM
Feb 2016

b/c should she win the nomination I don't want her to lose the WH.
It will have to sustain me, you get what you get sometimes.

Right now I work for Sanders until the end.

H2O Man

(73,603 posts)
14. Onion soup.
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:16 PM
Feb 2016

Bill O'Reilly just opined that Bernie Sanders may well be another Fidel or Che. They didn't admit to being authoritarian commies until after they gained power.

Yikes!

Maybe we need to re-think this? Is Bernie ....DANGEROUS?????

Downwinder

(12,869 posts)
17. In my memory Fidel came to Washington first
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 09:39 PM
Feb 2016

and was rejected,

Of course my memories are a bit scrambled by lesions.

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