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mmonk

(52,589 posts)
Mon Jan 18, 2016, 12:06 PM Jan 2016

This election has taught me so much.

It has confirmed all my fears and caused me to both lose hope but also see a glimmer of hope in at least a few more recognize the problem this go around.

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This election has taught me so much. (Original Post) mmonk Jan 2016 OP
K&R..... daleanime Jan 2016 #1
Me too Kalidurga Jan 2016 #2
This election the "Democratic" Party has revealed its true colors. They pulled back the curtains and in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #3
^THIS^^^ ViseGrip Jan 2016 #4
Watching the republicans fumble over one and other has made me very happy. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #5

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
2. Me too
Mon Jan 18, 2016, 12:12 PM
Jan 2016

It showed me how quickly Democrats will show poor people the door if we become inconvenient. And we are because we support Bernie who is promising a better life for the 99%.

in_cog_ni_to

(41,600 posts)
3. This election the "Democratic" Party has revealed its true colors. They pulled back the curtains and
Mon Jan 18, 2016, 12:21 PM
Jan 2016

exposed exactly how corrupt and unethical they are. No better than the TEABAGGERS/GOP in the corruption department.

Bernie has to win to end the corruption cycle. They also came out against ALL citizens having healthcare. Very enlightening.

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
5. Watching the republicans fumble over one and other has made me very happy.
Mon Jan 18, 2016, 12:25 PM
Jan 2016

I believe we are about to elect Clinton, leading to the building off Obamas success, and a more just society.

I am really optimistic these days.

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