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TomCADem

(17,380 posts)
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 09:32 PM Mar 2016

Bernie Supporter Ask: "'Why do they hate Hillary Clinton so much?"

Interesting read from a Bernie supporter:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/20/opinions/why-the-hate-for-hillary-clinton-opinion-parini/

Before I got out of bed this morning, my wife asked: "Why do they hate Hillary Clinton so much?"

Although I voted in the primary for Bernie Sanders, my senator from Vermont, I don't dislike Clinton in the least. Quite the opposite. I will happily vote for her in November.

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Her achievements in Congress and at the State Department can't be denied, though many will try. Don't forget her courageous China speech on the rights of women, her aggressive work on climate change and her skill as a senator in guiding the Children's Health Insurance Program through Congress. She helped to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas during a tense moment in Israel. I think of her successes in forging alliances in South America, Africa and Asia, and her part in establishing tough sanctions against Iran. That's only the beginning.

And yet people hate her. Her negative ratings, in fact, have been shockingly high for someone this close to the nomination of her party. Indeed, one of the most frequently posed questions to the candidate herself is some version of "Why don't they like you?"
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Bernie Supporter Ask: "'Why do they hate Hillary Clinton so much?" (Original Post) TomCADem Mar 2016 OP
There are a lot of Bernie supporters who like Hillary Onlooker Mar 2016 #1
The sixth time this is posted will be the best time. bunnies Mar 2016 #2
Chilli, is also better after it's been reheated a couple times. nt Snotcicles Mar 2016 #5
Especially when you sprinkle fresh cheese on top. nt bunnies Mar 2016 #6
I line up Frito's Scoops like Stonehenge in mine. nt Snotcicles Mar 2016 #11
Fritos is hippy food. Three ingredients?! bunnies Mar 2016 #14
It's amazing what Corn, Corn oil and salt can do to a persons breath. For days no less! nt. Snotcicles Mar 2016 #15
As is spaghetti Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2016 #17
Yum. nt Snotcicles Mar 2016 #19
Maybe you just spend more time on the internet KMOD Mar 2016 #7
It used to be that DUers checked for dupes before we posted. bunnies Mar 2016 #13
Lying and cheating Politicalboi Mar 2016 #3
"they" being republicans and gobs of bernie supporters nt msongs Mar 2016 #4
This is a soft loyalty pledge thread. DemocracyDirect Mar 2016 #8
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #9
This is about Hillary being corrupt. So please stop with your incessant claims of sexism. think Mar 2016 #18
Dude best be worrying more about the wife's choice of conversation in bed. ebayfool Mar 2016 #10
So much? RobertEarl Mar 2016 #12
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #16
And right on cue, post #20... nt stevenleser Mar 2016 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author PonyUp Mar 2016 #20
I tell people we have lovemydog Mar 2016 #24
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #22
The author speaks so glowingly of Hillary... Ino Mar 2016 #23
 

Onlooker

(5,636 posts)
1. There are a lot of Bernie supporters who like Hillary
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 09:35 PM
Mar 2016

I think Bernie has attracted a number of uneducated voters who, like Trump supporters, basically take all campaign rhetoric as fact. Hillary has some of those too, but Hillary voters are older so have not only been witnesses to history, but are more knowledgeable. But, again, the majority of Bernie supporters do understand that Hillary is quiet good, just not as good as Bernie.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
7. Maybe you just spend more time on the internet
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 09:44 PM
Mar 2016

than others.

If you've already read it, move on.

 

Politicalboi

(15,189 posts)
3. Lying and cheating
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 09:38 PM
Mar 2016

Going to the polls and soliciting for his wife IS cheating. Suppressing the vote in any way is cheating. They've done it twice now, and her lying never stops. Sorry I don't like liars. And I hate to be cheated even more. I thought at one time I could support her, but not now. To support her is to say it was okay to cheat us. Not gonna happen now.

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ebayfool

(3,411 posts)
10. Dude best be worrying more about the wife's choice of conversation in bed.
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 09:46 PM
Mar 2016

early morning snip/

Before I got out of bed this morning, my wife asked: "Why do they hate Hillary Clinton so much?"

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Like I believe anything in this fluffy, smarmy little puff piece!

That has been posted umpteen times today.

Try harder!

 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
12. So much?
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 09:51 PM
Mar 2016

What does that mean; "So much"?

There being a fine line between hate and love, and with the knowledge that you can really only hate something you once loved, it occurs to me that once upon a time H was loved and now that she is not, the question becomes why so much?

Maybe because her ideas are a grave threat to democracy?

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lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
24. I tell people we have
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 01:33 AM
Mar 2016

two strong candidates who debate issues well, either of whom I'll vote for in November when I vote in congressional races. I enjoy being contrarian to cynicism and dread.

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Ino

(3,366 posts)
23. The author speaks so glowingly of Hillary...
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 12:01 AM
Mar 2016

I have to ask why he is a Sanders supporter!

Actually, I should ask IF he is really a Sanders supporter. I doubt it.

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