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Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 09:44 PM Feb 2016

Buck up people!

we are virtually tied with Clinton.

Super tuesday will give us a clue to as where we are at.

Until then, quit your whining!

We are in for the long haul!

Virtually tied in the national polls and Clinton just won this by a few points.

Considering where we were 2 months ago, we are kicking ass!!

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Buck up people! (Original Post) Pharaoh Feb 2016 OP
Amem! TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #1
It's not over till the convention! Paulie Feb 2016 #2
Bernie is in for a rough patch through the red state primaries starting in SC. BillZBubb Feb 2016 #3
It is very difficult. This Country needs massive change from the Oligarchy bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #4
I'm seeing a beginning. This is the humane approach recognized by modern, civilized countries. Gregorian Feb 2016 #5
It is neck and neck Pharaoh Feb 2016 #7
I am too dana_b Feb 2016 #8
Well if we lose Pharaoh Feb 2016 #9
I'll go to the Netherlands. RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #12
Excellent post MissDeeds Feb 2016 #6
I am with you Pharaoh Jenny_92808 Feb 2016 #10
Personally, I am waiting for Clinton to lose a big state RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #11
really, it is still really close Pharaoh Feb 2016 #13

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
3. Bernie is in for a rough patch through the red state primaries starting in SC.
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 09:52 PM
Feb 2016

Once we start hitting the blue states, he's going to rack up wins.

The question is can Clinton's southern, "black voter firewall" strategy get her enough delegates to win the nomination.

bkkyosemite

(5,792 posts)
4. It is very difficult. This Country needs massive change from the Oligarchy
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 09:52 PM
Feb 2016

that is controlling it now. The crimes, the fraud, the elitist stomping on the average American. We need to take our Democracy back by staying together and demanding that the criminals get out of our government. If Bernie loses...any chance for our Democracy I fear is gone. I think this is more serious than any other election previous. I am serious!

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
5. I'm seeing a beginning. This is the humane approach recognized by modern, civilized countries.
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 10:03 PM
Feb 2016

And I heard a highly reputable older woman economist second Naom's comment that Bernie is a New Dealer. I originally took issue with that a bit, but whatever it is it's the arrangement that works best for the people. We want to democratize our economy so we can more fully participate. It's empowering, not frightening. But it's like lots of things. I see it like physical therapy. Slow and painful, but worth it in the end.

I was watching comments on the Bernie tv 2016 youtube channel, and after initially getting upset, people began talking about the infrastructure Occupy created, among other thiings, and lots of good stuff like being able to support a campaign through individual supporters. So if this fails, we have to stay on course, with all of these fantastic people we have discovered through the campaign. We're the core Democrats. There's no reason to be tossed out. There are enough new people who care about humane values of a society that I think we can be optimistic, and look at a longer picture. Its hard to do, but I think it's about the only way we can remain intact to improve democracy in the country,

 

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)
7. It is neck and neck
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 10:06 PM
Feb 2016

don't get sucked into the drama,

Look at the polls as to where we were and where we are in the last few months.

Trust me, the Clinton camp is rattled and surprised by our fundraising ability.

SC won't be easy. But set your sights on super tuesday.

Like a football team en route to the superbowl there are battles and losses, but nobody really knows till the end.

and this was a 27 to 28 game and Hillary won by a last minute field goal. A blip on the radar screen.

dana_b

(11,546 posts)
8. I am too
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 10:15 PM
Feb 2016

and when people say that they find the race "fascinating", it upsets me. I find this race distressing. If she wins, then I know that we have NO chance for a real change. Corporate governance, constant war, bought elections.. same ol' same ol'. And they laugh at us and pat themselves on the back. WTF??

 

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)
9. Well if we lose
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 10:20 PM
Feb 2016

There is always Nova Scotia!

Canada's Cape Breton Will Welcome American Refugees Fleeing President Trump

Rob Calabrese, a radio host in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has set up a website called "Cape Breton If Donald Trump Wins" that pitches the island as a new home for anyone seeking refuge.

"Hi Americans! Donald Trump may become the President of your country!" a welcome message on the website reads. "If that happens, and you decide to get the hell out of there, might I suggest moving to Cape Breton Island!"

Calabrese told the National Post he's already received hundreds of emails from Americans interested in moving to the island.

“I’m in disbelief,” he said. “I wish everyone from Cape Breton could read them because they really make you proud of living here.”

The website explains some of the reasons an American might want to consider moving to the island:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cape-breton-donald-trump-canada_us_56c568a3e4b08ffac127b1ab

 

RoccoR5955

(12,471 posts)
12. I'll go to the Netherlands.
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 11:38 PM
Feb 2016

I have a way in there, and they are much more progressive than people either here or in Canada.

 

RoccoR5955

(12,471 posts)
11. Personally, I am waiting for Clinton to lose a big state
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 11:37 PM
Feb 2016

Like Texas or California. There are an awful lot of delegates there.

 

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)
13. really, it is still really close
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 12:23 AM
Feb 2016

and has just begun.

This campaign will roll on way past super tuesday.

In the mean time, kick in another 20 bucks!


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