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riversedge

(69,723 posts)
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 09:45 AM Oct 2015

I want to personally thank all Sander supporters who stood up for Hillary going

through that Benghazi hearing yesterday. It meant a lot to me-yes it did. Some very kind things were said. As a Democrat, she needed all the support we-as Democrats-could muster up--against the real enemy--the Republicans. Pat yourselves on the back

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I want to personally thank all Sander supporters who stood up for Hillary going (Original Post) riversedge Oct 2015 OP
It was the best day we saw here in a long time. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2015 #1
She had to listen to kindergarteners all day, and it was a complete waste of time and money. JRLeft Oct 2015 #2
kick Evergreen Emerald Oct 2015 #3
It was very much so. Skidmore Oct 2015 #7
:-) riversedge Oct 2015 #11
Agreed mcar Oct 2015 #4
I agree Renew Deal Oct 2015 #5
Agree... thank you all very much! BooScout Oct 2015 #6
Kick. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #8
You're most welcome. DinahMoeHum Oct 2015 #9
We all have our differences, which should be celebrated mindwalker_i Oct 2015 #10
this n/t retrowire Oct 2015 #22
Ayup. MynameisBlarney Oct 2015 #29
We're all Democrats at heart. oasis Oct 2015 #12
+1 DCBob Oct 2015 #13
I admire her very much and will vote for her in the GE should she win our ALBliberal Oct 2015 #14
Yes, thank you oldandhappy Oct 2015 #15
Yesterday I was (and still am, of course) proud to be a Democrat on DU - it was great... George II Oct 2015 #16
Ha! She sure showed those Duval Oct 2015 #17
Hands-Off Repuds! R. P. McMurphy Oct 2015 #18
i did my best. n/t retrowire Oct 2015 #19
For me, it's like "I can gripe and raise hell at my sister, anybody else does that..they go thru me. BlueJazz Oct 2015 #20
This! Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #30
Exactly right. bvf Oct 2015 #34
She did a wonderful job. efilon Oct 2015 #21
She did a bang up job Sentath Oct 2015 #23
It was wonderful to see such solidarity MoonRiver Oct 2015 #24
Many thanks Bernie supporters workinclasszero Oct 2015 #25
You're welcome, riversedge. I was with her all day long. She did good. ChisolmTrailDem Oct 2015 #26
Add my thanks, as well, please. hamsterjill Oct 2015 #27
I was totally on Hillary's side yesterday, but please keep me banned from valerief Oct 2015 #28
Amen StoneCarver Oct 2015 #40
K & R n8dogg83 Oct 2015 #31
. mmonk Oct 2015 #32
We believe in Bernie's common sense, not GOP's propaganda. blm Oct 2015 #33
Let's do this again after the next debate! ejbr Oct 2015 #35
Hilliary did a great job. SmittynMo Oct 2015 #36
+1....exactly where I am at as well. yourout Oct 2015 #41
Kinda like sibling rivalry.... N_E_1 for Tennis Oct 2015 #37
My sentiments as well. Thank you for posting this. K & R . nt Persondem Oct 2015 #38
You're welcome. Lizzie Poppet Oct 2015 #39
K and R geardaddy Oct 2015 #42
I like her better when she's fighting Republicans Qutzupalotl Oct 2015 #43
I like all of us better when we're fighting Republicans. Nt Sheepshank Oct 2015 #45
Very gracious. Admiral Loinpresser Oct 2015 #44
I love that story. Agschmid Oct 2015 #46
Me too. Admiral Loinpresser Oct 2015 #48
Yes, thank you everyone CheshireDog Oct 2015 #47

George II

(67,782 posts)
16. Yesterday I was (and still am, of course) proud to be a Democrat on DU - it was great...
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 10:52 AM
Oct 2015

...to see. Thanks for the "thanks" to everyone, riversedge!

R. P. McMurphy

(833 posts)
18. Hands-Off Repuds!
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:07 AM
Oct 2015

She's our candidate to pillory!



I hope that most of the back-and-forth between the Sanders/Clinton camps is done in the spirit of friendly discourse. We are all passionate about our politics but that's why we're here, isn't it? We all want what's best for our nation but we recognize different paths that, right or wrong, each of us believe is the best way. The important thing is that ANY of our candidates are intelluctally and morally superior to anything the republican demagogues have to offer. Even if we don't win the General (remember a lot of people have been brainwashed, gerrymandered, are insane or otherwise ill-informed) we have each other and we will persevere - no matter what.

Now, back to the food fight! Go Bernie!

 

BlueJazz

(25,348 posts)
20. For me, it's like "I can gripe and raise hell at my sister, anybody else does that..they go thru me.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:14 AM
Oct 2015
 

bvf

(6,604 posts)
34. Exactly right.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:20 PM
Oct 2015

When I worked in IT support, I interacted with lots of public school staff in several districts. There was often much intramural sniping amongst the administrators in any given building, but I learned early on it was way smart not to join in. Ever.

Anyway, just pointing out that the rule seems to extend beyond families.

Good on Hillary, sincerely and absolutely!

Now go, Bernie!


efilon

(167 posts)
21. She did a wonderful job.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:15 AM
Oct 2015

I'm a Bernie supporter but Hillary gained more respect than ever from me. The Republicans badgered and bullied and lied while Hillary calmly answered her questions. I watched the entire debacle. Congressman Cummings said it best when he said, "Our country is better than this."

As I said, I support Bernie but of course will vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination. I won't have to hold my nose. While I think we need Bernie, I can't say that Hillary would be a bad president.

Sentath

(2,243 posts)
23. She did a bang up job
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:15 AM
Oct 2015

There should be no question left. She is very good at what she does!







(still a Bernie guy)

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
25. Many thanks Bernie supporters
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:19 AM
Oct 2015

Yesterday was a great day for all democrats!

I would have no problems marking a ballot for Bernie if he wins the primary either, just to make that clear.

Thanks again for standing behind Hillary, if just for the day because it was the right thing to do.

hamsterjill

(15,214 posts)
27. Add my thanks, as well, please.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:26 AM
Oct 2015

It was nice to see some civility and understanding around here. Regardless of our differing opinions on both Hillary and Bernie, I think Hillary did us all proud yesterday.

I am a Hillary supporter but I follow both Hillary and Bernie on Facebook and I regularly share posts that come from Bernie because I believe the information that he sets out is important and valid. I like what Bernie brings to the discussion.

Anyway, thanks DU for a day that was reminiscent of the days when there was actually issues-based discussion rather than a lot of infighting. Let's see what we can all do to make that more the norm and less of the exception. It's okay to disagree, but let's all try to respect one another's right to disagree.

valerief

(53,235 posts)
28. I was totally on Hillary's side yesterday, but please keep me banned from
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 11:48 AM
Oct 2015

the Hillary group. I thought she did an outstanding job yesterday, but I prefer Bernie's policies.

 

StoneCarver

(249 posts)
40. Amen
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:43 PM
Oct 2015

I agree! But keep me banned from the Hillary Group too. At first I was insulted, now I wear it proudly. Go Bernie!
Stonecarver

SmittynMo

(3,544 posts)
36. Hilliary did a great job.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:24 PM
Oct 2015

But her testimony is not policy. Policies that I (and many, many others) want to be mainstream when it comes to electing the right person. There was absolutely no reason not to support her yesterday. OMG 11 hours!!! WTG Hilliary. She was rock solid, other than the laugh, which I still don't get.

Qutzupalotl

(14,230 posts)
43. I like her better when she's fighting Republicans
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 02:00 PM
Oct 2015

rather than her primary opponents. Like, a LOT better. She does have fight in her.

I prefer Bernie for his platform and agenda, but it would be fun to see certain heads explode if Clinton wins the general. (Bernie too, come to think of it.)

Admiral Loinpresser

(3,859 posts)
44. Very gracious.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 10:57 PM
Oct 2015

This is sort of like when German and British soldiers played soccer in WWI, one Christmas eve. Perhaps we all need it.

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