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okasha

(11,573 posts)
7. The health and stamina of a Presidential candidate is a legitimate concern.
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 05:52 PM
Feb 2016

As for babbling, I refer you to the considerably younger GWB, who seldom did anything but.

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
11. I do not feel that English was GWB's first language. Money is his first language.
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 05:58 PM
Feb 2016

But I feel that the comment is ageist, just as nasty comments about a female's hair or weight or fashion style are sexist.

okasha

(11,573 posts)
13. Then perhaps you should express your feelings elsewhere.
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 06:06 PM
Feb 2016

This is a protected group for current Hillary supporters. Please read the SOP.

gwheezie

(3,580 posts)
10. What do you think it is?
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 05:57 PM
Feb 2016

I was listening to him, he looked tired. He has several pat themes and when his stump speech goes off script he doesn't quite get to the point and regroups by circling back to wall st. He's been doing this for decades. He's got this persona that he's used for decades.

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
12. Most politicians have certain themes that they use.
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 06:03 PM
Feb 2016

And Sanders' theme is economic inequality. I would also imagine that campaigning is tiring for all candidates.

If the November matchup is Clinton vs. Rubio I imagine that the GOP will heavily emphasize the old vs. young aspect also. Deflects from the GOP having no real governing philosophy.

livetohike

(22,084 posts)
3. He was hoarse at the debate. Campaigning is an exhausting trip for everyone.
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 05:42 PM
Feb 2016

You're shaking hands with people, some who may be sick. It takes its toll.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,207 posts)
14. Can you imagine him on the debate stage with a young Marco Rubio? The optics alone will be...
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 06:10 PM
Feb 2016

devastating, much like a young handsome Barack Obama vs. John McCain.

gwheezie

(3,580 posts)
15. Hillary or Bernie could take on Marco
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 06:16 PM
Feb 2016

I think Hillary would be more effective against Marco just because he doesn't know much. Let's face it both Hillary and Bernie would invoke the age comparison if Marco is the GOP nominee. I think the problem with Bernie against Marco is going to be on foriegn policy.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,207 posts)
16. Women have secrets that men don't. She won't look her age on that stage, and she certainly...
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 06:21 PM
Feb 2016

won't invoke.....

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
18. The results.........
Sun Feb 7, 2016, 12:12 AM
Feb 2016

On Sat Feb 6, 2016, 07:56 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Bernie looks worn out and he's babbling
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110742423

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

What if people began to attack Hillary for being an old white woman?

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sat Feb 6, 2016, 08:03 PM, and the Jury voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I find the OP to be absolutely ageist and disgusting, and a blatant attempt at shit-stirring. However, I would not hide it. How about refuting the bullshit in the OP, instead of hiding it?
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Ok, first of all I am a Sanders supporter. Second, this shit about alerting things in the safe haven groups is bull****. It happens the other way as well and most of the time they are left alone. I don't approve of this tactic by either group's supporters. I want to make that very clear.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: But Bernie supporters are the uncivil ones, amirite?
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Really?? Silly alert.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Don't know what the alert is about.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: If people want to desperately grasp at straws, I say go for it. It IS the Hillary group, after all.

I know this is the Hillary Group, but I wanted to post this because I was Juror #2.

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