At what point am I allowed to celebrate Hillary making history? Photo & song

[Iamaartist]

Last edited Thu May 26, 2016, 01:28 PM - Edit history (1)

http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/5/26/1531228/-At-what-point-am-I-allowed-to-celebrate-Hillary-making-history


II get that we aren’t allowed to spike the football, for fear of offending voters whose candidate is losing. I get that we aren’t allowed to highlight the incredible obstacles Hillary has faced to get where she is today, for fear of being told we are shills, paid trolls, neoliberal, apologists, or the establishment.

But at what point can we celebrate what Hillary is on the cusp of? When do we acknowledge the shattered glass at our feet which she’s left scattered in her wake?

From the moment Hillary hit the political scene in Arkansas, from the second she stepped foot on the campaign trail for her husband back in the 1992 election cycle, she was treated as an existential threat to Republican politics. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent for the past 25 years to make you hate her (incidentally, does anyone else think this may provide some explanation for the fact that her weakest support comes from the people who have only been alive that long?). She’s been investigated, slandered, exonerated, ridiculed, and honored time and time again. But more than that — she’s worked harder and longer and more effectively than any woman in American political history.

Yet, if she were to take a bow, if we were to pump our fists at this seminal moment in history, we’d be accused of all manner of incivility.

So when would it be okay to acknowledge this profound and deeply appreciated accomplishment to millions of Americans who are voting for her to succeed where no woman has succeeded before?



?1464193797

So proud to be A Dem..so tired of hearing bad stuff from the media and BS,and Trump...

For us here she is part of our era ..we are fighters she is making history everyday..

BS gone home please..or unite .....with us Dems??

You carry that weight now..... but in the end you will win....Hillary 2016

[Koinos]

1. K & R

What bothers me is that there are some small-minded males who find this remarkable achievement offensive. And I say that as a male.

Congratulations, Hillary!

[Iamaartist]

3. I am a woman so I thank-you very much for that statement...

[All in it together]

2. Not yet

[Iamaartist]

5. Are you in the wrong group .then bye

[LisaM]

4. Yes, this has bothered me too.

It should be a joyful time for us, and yet we - and our candidate - are treated with so much hostility. I liked the post yesterday in this group that cautioned not to let others take our joy. That's exactly what I feel has been attempted - I need to get some perspective back. It's a great moment!

[Iamaartist]

8. Yep we have to think postive, and she would want us to...

[BobbyDrake]

11. +1! nt

[liberal N proud]

6. The real history celebration comes on Election night

When they call it for President Hillary Clinton.

8 years ago another history event - President Barack Obama.

We get to live it!

[Iamaartist]

9. Nice statement.....us Dems will live it....

[SharonClark]

7. How about after June 7 when she becomes the de facto nominee.

[BobbyDrake]

10. Celebrate now...

...and ignore anyone who tries to bring you down. You want to revel? Then I say revel with all you've got and don't apologize!

Nothing they do now can change anything. Not. One. Thing.

[Iamaartist]

12. I agree me and my hubby to ,nobody will take it away from us...