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Hillary Clinton retweeted this Sanders tweet (Original Post) bigtree Feb 2016 OP
IMO The damage is done UglyGreed Feb 2016 #1
Yep, monicaangela Feb 2016 #5
Indeed UglyGreed Feb 2016 #8
Maybe on some low information voters monicaangela Feb 2016 #9
this isn't about 'making nice' bigtree Feb 2016 #6
Really???? UglyGreed Feb 2016 #7
Well said. Dem2 Feb 2016 #11
Funny you should post that. artislife Feb 2016 #25
Did Barack Obama sit down with Republicans to chain Social Security? Republicans at the table said DhhD Feb 2016 #26
I agree, and approve of her retweet. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2016 #32
Almost every single Sanders supporter I know is a flat out awesome person. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #13
I don't personally know ANYONE expressing support for Sanders bigtree Feb 2016 #16
My mother asked me who Bernie Sanders was auntpurl Feb 2016 #23
I know a whole lot of Sanders supporters- and none will sit out November. They have a clue about bettyellen Feb 2016 #30
Interesting (and I'm not doubting you), but my experience is the exact opposite. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2016 #33
By the actions of the media UglyGreed Feb 2016 #20
I just don't get it. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #21
Many of us are struggling UglyGreed Feb 2016 #22
Your post had nothing to do with that. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #24
Yes my post has a lot to do UglyGreed Feb 2016 #27
Have at it. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #29
Or maybe it was retweeted because it was a good tweet? KingFlorez Feb 2016 #28
How many times has UglyGreed Feb 2016 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author KingFlorez Feb 2016 #34
They could of just made their own statement UglyGreed Feb 2016 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author KingFlorez Feb 2016 #37
You are the one arguing with UglyGreed Feb 2016 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author KingFlorez Feb 2016 #40
See there you go again UglyGreed Feb 2016 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author KingFlorez Feb 2016 #44
Good to find out who I am UglyGreed Feb 2016 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author KingFlorez Feb 2016 #47
You are the one expressing anger UglyGreed Feb 2016 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author KingFlorez Feb 2016 #49
OK thanks for the UglyGreed Feb 2016 #50
I'd like to see Hillary trying to make up John Poet Feb 2016 #41
Don't post that John UglyGreed Feb 2016 #45
Good. Orsino Feb 2016 #2
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #3
i thought that was one of the best messages of the entire campaign JI7 Feb 2016 #4
It's good that she defers to Bernie on this because he does not have her own history of using Bluenorthwest Feb 2016 #10
Or maybe it's just for "show"? John Poet Feb 2016 #43
kick bigtree Feb 2016 #12
The most likely case is that Obama will be replaced by a dishonest neocon hawk Vattel Feb 2016 #14
oh, ffs bigtree Feb 2016 #15
How is her support for the Libya invasion working out for Libyans? Vattel Feb 2016 #52
She parrots everything he says these days, Barack_America Feb 2016 #17
Bingo! We have a winner! Vinca Feb 2016 #39
You know, that's pretty cool. And I'm very happy to see it ismnotwasm Feb 2016 #18
most folks have had the same reaction bigtree Feb 2016 #19
I agree ismnotwasm Feb 2016 #35
Sanders gets the big picture! You have to love him for not losing sight. bettyellen Feb 2016 #51

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
1. IMO The damage is done
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 11:28 AM
Feb 2016

no going back now and make nice with the Sanders supporters. We have been labeled as sexists, racists, right wingers and parasites that just want free stuff......

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
8. Indeed
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 11:43 AM
Feb 2016

she thinks it is over and now after all the slander it is time to make up and unite. Will it work? I don't know.

monicaangela

(1,508 posts)
9. Maybe on some low information voters
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 11:51 AM
Feb 2016

but I don't believe it will work on the majority of voters who are paying close attention to these tactics.

bigtree

(86,005 posts)
6. this isn't about 'making nice'
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 11:38 AM
Feb 2016

...it's an adult recognizing the need for Democratic unity against right wing hatred.

What you're doing here is deflecting from that effort and attempting to substitute petty campaign politics for this unifying gesture. Inspiring.

Dem2

(8,168 posts)
11. Well said.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 12:46 PM
Feb 2016

The type of anger you're responding to does us no good.

We need to focus on the real issue here - some crazy hate-filled bigot is attempting to take over our government.

 

artislife

(9,497 posts)
25. Funny you should post that.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:07 PM
Feb 2016

I always brace myself before I open an OP you have written.


Still read them, though.


For now.

DhhD

(4,695 posts)
26. Did Barack Obama sit down with Republicans to chain Social Security? Republicans at the table said
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:12 PM
Feb 2016

no, we are no that mean.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
32. I agree, and approve of her retweet.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:25 PM
Feb 2016

And that's from someone who will never vote for her...but some things transcend this division, and opposition to bigotry is high on the list. Well done, Madame Secretary.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
13. Almost every single Sanders supporter I know is a flat out awesome person.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 02:04 PM
Feb 2016

I have been called much of the same here by Sanders supporters. Throw anti-Semite and narcissist on for fun.

Most Sanders supporters are great.

bigtree

(86,005 posts)
16. I don't personally know ANYONE expressing support for Sanders
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 02:38 PM
Feb 2016

...and the ONLY feedback I've gotten has been from the internet and this forum.

I must say, the notion of these folks directing his political 'revolution' is very disturbing. I don't believe I've witnessed a more ill-conceived and counterproductive political movement.

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)
23. My mother asked me who Bernie Sanders was
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:01 PM
Feb 2016

She lives in Delaware.

I do think Bernie has struggled to get some name recognition amongst people who don't follow politics. Of course, this is an anecdotal example of one, so take it for what it's worth.

But I agree, I don't have a lot of political junkies in my circle of friends and I also don't know anyone who's supporting Sanders. My Democratic friends are going for Hillary, and most of the Republicans I know (not very many, like 3) are going for Trump.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
30. I know a whole lot of Sanders supporters- and none will sit out November. They have a clue about
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:18 PM
Feb 2016

the SC nominees and what it means long term. And they are rightfully repulsed by Trump et al. No one buys the Hillary is a Republican meme at all. Well, one sort of does, but he will still vote for the Dem nominee in November.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
33. Interesting (and I'm not doubting you), but my experience is the exact opposite.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:27 PM
Feb 2016

I don't think I know a single Hillary supporter IRL...and I definitely live in a liberal place (Portland...). It's virtually all Bernie.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
20. By the actions of the media
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 03:50 PM
Feb 2016

like photo-gate, electability issues, red baiting by Chris Matthews and others, Bernie Bros meme, rainbows and unicorns and other actions by some Hillary supporters I believe it is going to be hard to heal those wounds. Many may just feel defeated and stay home.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
21. I just don't get it.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 03:58 PM
Feb 2016

Decades of the right lying about Clinton, smears from the "left", and all kinds of other shit; and I'm not wounded.

Who are these people with such deep wounds?

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
24. Your post had nothing to do with that.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:05 PM
Feb 2016

I fully agree with you on that aspect. But it is a complete conversation change from your initial "They Are Mean".

Lots of republicans are struggling as well. I'm not going to change support of verbiage because of that. I'm going to keep working for a more just society that will raise their boats as well.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
27. Yes my post has a lot to do
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:15 PM
Feb 2016

with this and this tweet. People are fighting for their livelihood and we are told to accept the status quo and that the one person who may try to help us is useless. He not a Democrat....it's true, it's true. Now you expect people just to fall in line as some Hillary supporters here say they will do??? We will see if that will happen.

KingFlorez

(12,689 posts)
28. Or maybe it was retweeted because it was a good tweet?
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:16 PM
Feb 2016

Besides, the people who have made racist and sexist comments (and there have been a few online) probably are not going to vote for Clinton anyway.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
31. How many times has
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:18 PM
Feb 2016

Camp Clinton retweeted the Bernie Sanders camp to date? And then the meme is repeated

Response to UglyGreed (Reply #31)

Response to UglyGreed (Reply #36)

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
38. You are the one arguing with
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:40 PM
Feb 2016

me and I'm just replying to your comment..........and now the character assassination commences.... nice job proving my point in my first comment in this thread

Response to UglyGreed (Reply #38)

Response to UglyGreed (Reply #42)

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
46. Good to find out who I am
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:49 PM
Feb 2016

by a stranger on an internet forum........ BTW do you realize your Icon had a B+ rating from the NRA???

Response to UglyGreed (Reply #46)

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
48. You are the one expressing anger
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 05:05 PM
Feb 2016

and judgement by continuing to harass me LOL also remember you the one who replied to my post and continue to make it personal....


Response to UglyGreed (Reply #48)

 

John Poet

(2,510 posts)
41. I'd like to see Hillary trying to make up
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:43 PM
Feb 2016

for all the bullshit pulled by her in this campaign.

My vote is not 'easy'.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
45. Don't post that John
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:46 PM
Feb 2016

they will call you names and label you if you feel this is just political maneuvering.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
2. Good.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 11:30 AM
Feb 2016

The GOP leadership does seem to be trying to find a hatemonger of the other kind to run in Trump's place. Good news, everyone!

Response to bigtree (Original post)

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
10. It's good that she defers to Bernie on this because he does not have her own history of using
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 12:42 PM
Feb 2016

minority groups as fodder for negative campaigns. I mean, three years ago she was fully opposed to the equality of minority groups her preacher told her to dislike so as a champion of decent treatment of others she is lacking in credibility, still struggling to gain the trust of the people she has insulted and trash talked.

It's nice to see that she objects to the KKK with almost the same vehemence with which she objected to LGBT rights. It is encouraging. She seems to be figuring out who the bad guys really are, at long fucking last.

 

John Poet

(2,510 posts)
43. Or maybe it's just for "show"?
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 04:45 PM
Feb 2016

She and Bill were still promoting 'Confederate history' holidays in the Arkansas mansion...

With her, how does anyone know? She flaps between positions like a white sheet on a clothesline.

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
14. The most likely case is that Obama will be replaced by a dishonest neocon hawk
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 02:13 PM
Feb 2016

who has consistently supported policies that have hurt blacks far more than the KKK has in the last 25 years. And before some idiot alerts on this, my comment is not in any way pro-KKK. It is anti-HRC.

bigtree

(86,005 posts)
15. oh, ffs
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 02:31 PM
Feb 2016

...she was Obama's Sec. of State. The disconnect in these criticisms of Hillary's foreign policy is stunning.

Hows that nonsense about her 'policies' toward 'blacks' working out for you folks?

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
52. How is her support for the Libya invasion working out for Libyans?
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 10:35 PM
Feb 2016

How about the increase in troops in Afghanistan? How did that work out? And how is her support for welfare reform and criminalizing marijuana and increasing prison populations and three strike laws, etc. working out for Americans?

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