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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Privilege is what allows some Bernie supporters to say they will never back HRC [View all]cpwm17
(3,829 posts)100. Privilege is living in the US and not worrying about getting bombed,
unlike those in the countries that will suffer from current or future wars that Hillary supports.
For those victims of war, I guess it's out of sight, out of mind.
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Privilege is what allows some Bernie supporters to say they will never back HRC [View all]
arely staircase
Mar 2016
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Which set of ethics supports rounding up millions of Latino's and Muslims?
Jackie Wilson Said
Mar 2016
#96
I think he means in the General election but I feel like it's generally true of the primary too...
shadowandblossom
Mar 2016
#70
They will never allow facts to get in the way of their Third-Way narrative. n/t
Chan790
Mar 2016
#139
Just another way to pretend opposition to Clinton is about something other than policy.
arcane1
Mar 2016
#59
BULLLLLLLLL FUCKIN SHIT IF IT DON'T !!! You can afford to cut your nose off to spite your face...
uponit7771
Mar 2016
#76
A little birdie flew by and it said to me: To the naughty list with him!!!!!
desmiller
Mar 2016
#127
My remark is more directed to the quoting of privilege in scare quotes when it was spelled right./nt
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2016
#23
Since Trump will never be president, saying "Vote for Clinton, she's not Trump" isn't working.
arcane1
Mar 2016
#60
You are in fantasy land . . . your FLAWED assumption is that Hillary can win.
pdsimdars
Mar 2016
#66
I'm curious, I see candidates on the site she gave to our of the 6k...
blueintelligentsia
Mar 2016
#135
So you're a libertarian because you refuse to accept the fact that Bernie is the most electable
pdsimdars
Mar 2016
#71
Misleading headline, IMO. Here is the original article, different headline:
CentralCoaster
Mar 2016
#24
It's my privelege to vote for whomever I think is the most progressive candidate.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2016
#45
Absolutely and just another example when the democratic base says they are not being addressed,
seabeyond
Mar 2016
#55
The reason I won't vote for her has nothing to do with her average record on AIDS
basselope
Mar 2016
#57
Privilege is being paid a quarter of a million dollars for a single speech.
Warren DeMontague
Mar 2016
#69
I have read some GREAT responses but your has to be one of the best if not the best
pdsimdars
Mar 2016
#78
color has nothing to do with it. plenty of PoC will fight for what they believe in rather than
Vote2016
Mar 2016
#94
After the convention we'll definitely find out who the real dems are around here
Blue_Tires
Mar 2016
#108
Meaning become active, get leadership positions, weigh in on important decisions and steer it left.
senz
Mar 2016
#144
I'm so tired of hearing this, I'll just accept it. I'm privileged. Bring me a sandwich.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2016
#147