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Little Star

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19. Reality is some times hard to take....

Mon Aug 5, 2013, 12:42 PM

Aug 2013

But as I've said in other posts:
For me, it's a lot of fun to participate, root and campaign for the candidate I want to see chosen during the primary season.
But more importantly, it's nice to help get others interested & involved in the process of politics.

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Hillary skepticism explained in 15 questions [View all] Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 OP

Answer to #15, pretty much. The rest figure it out yourself. Little Star Aug 2013 #1

Really? Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #3

Regarding Jeb & Christie.... Little Star Aug 2013 #5

Hey, you started the thread. How about you put some names out there if you think Arkansas Granny Aug 2013 #7

Sure Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #9

If you think Cuomo and Warner dsc Aug 2013 #25

That wasn't the question Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #37

but unless you are a big honking hypocrite dsc Aug 2013 #38

That's absurd Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #41

the fact is pretty much none of the candidates dsc Aug 2013 #43

My opinion is that the GOP is so out of touch right now that any major Democratic candidate totodeinhere Aug 2013 #33

I had no clue who Clinton was this far out when he first ran. It's early. n/t brewens Aug 2013 #76

Absolutely correct on both counts customerserviceguy Aug 2013 #77

I agree davidpdx Aug 2013 #91

Ridiculous. JackRiddler Aug 2013 #79

Problem with hanging your ENTIRE argument on that is, the same one was made in 2008. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #87

Your OP can be summed up in one word. William769 Aug 2013 #2

I like Hillary in a lot of ways TroglodyteScholar Aug 2013 #4

TPTB will select our candidate during the primary..... Little Star Aug 2013 #8

So are you saying we can't avoid being handed a corporate Democrat starroute Aug 2013 #14

Can't argue with we need to start thinking about how to... Little Star Aug 2013 #16

Well that's comforting... TroglodyteScholar Aug 2013 #17

Reality is some times hard to take.... Little Star Aug 2013 #19

So you will be voting in the primaries? TroglodyteScholar Aug 2013 #21

You bet your butt I'll be voting and Little Star Aug 2013 #22

Why do you suppose we hold primaries at all then? TroglodyteScholar Aug 2013 #54

Fun??? I know I can't avoid sounding nasty here but self governance is not about having fun cheering TheKentuckian Aug 2013 #72

You could at least quote the rest of my points, not just where I said fun... Little Star Aug 2013 #74

They don't need the left and progressives. They need more blind worshippers. Let them... L0oniX Aug 2013 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Aug 2013 #27

Howard Dean was never TPTB's guy. They never really liked him much and... Little Star Aug 2013 #29

I would argue that Dean was NEVER SheilaT Aug 2013 #30

Agreed. TPTB hated Dean. He was too much of an independent thinker, and the one thing Nay Aug 2013 #42

B.S. on the "will of the voters". Beacool Aug 2013 #92

If I recall correctly, back in 2007 it was pretty obvious that TPTB had hedgehog Aug 2013 #44

I agree they had selected Hillary but then, well... Little Star Aug 2013 #46

Odds Yes, Evens No One_Life_To_Give Aug 2013 #6

your skepticism clearly just makes you a heretic hfojvt Aug 2013 #10

Her supporters are also more likely to watch Dancing with the Farts... L0oniX Aug 2013 #51

hey now hfojvt Aug 2013 #57

you really are skeered, aren't you? Skittles Aug 2013 #78

How about loyalsister Aug 2013 #11

I'm sort of grateful that this thinking wasn't in place kiva Aug 2013 #18

It's an ongoing argument whether the world we live intoday might be better hedgehog Aug 2013 #45

Neither do I, kiva Aug 2013 #73

Don't you wish it had been when Reagan ran? loyalsister Aug 2013 #85

I wish that the press would have been more questioning kiva Aug 2013 #86

Do you think that most progressives and lefties will vote for her? L0oniX Aug 2013 #12

In the general, I certainly do think they will if she is the candidate. Little Star Aug 2013 #20

They voted for Obama and not Clinton. IMO she and those that push for her will lose those votes. n/t L0oniX Aug 2013 #24

TPTB are the ones that made sure Obama was our nominee. If you couldn't... Little Star Aug 2013 #26

Well I won't help you with a Clinton primary and I don't think I am alone with that. L0oniX Aug 2013 #28

That's fine cause I don't think I'd want your help on this issue either. Peace. Little Star Aug 2013 #32

They were fine with Obama *and* Hillary Clinton. Marr Aug 2013 #48

...and the same thing is going to repeat itself and we will again end up with business as usual. L0oniX Aug 2013 #52

Could be possibly. But TPTB soon saw the way... Little Star Aug 2013 #59

How can you be so vested in a candidate whom you clearly understand is not behind you? Marr Aug 2013 #67

Gimme me a break. #1, Every Presidential Nominee is TPTB's choice.... Little Star Aug 2013 #70

I forgot to mention that I also think it's.... Little Star Aug 2013 #71

I really don't mean to be personal, Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2013 #88

hilarious how some here seem to think Hillary was the only "anointed" one Skittles Aug 2013 #80

Yes AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #13

Who is this Hillary person of whom you speak? progressoid Aug 2013 #15

She is the sister of Landrew... L0oniX Aug 2013 #23

"You will be absorbed." Maedhros Aug 2013 #34

"Joy to you friend. Peace and contentment will fill you." progressoid Aug 2013 #36

I would vote for her (more) ca3799 Aug 2013 #31

It's *REALLY* *IS* Hillary hating when President Obama fares the exact same. nt LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #35

It's not hating Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #39

Oh, it's HATING for sure...you want what you want, eh? Telling. nt LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #40

Oh, that's not what's telling Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #61

Oh, yes it is...you see, here on DU, we don't take to bashing Democrats LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #84

Show me where I bashed a Democrat Proud Public Servant Aug 2013 #89

I won't vote for Hillary Clinton even if she's the nominee. Marr Aug 2013 #47

So, you'll be leaving DU then? brooklynite Aug 2013 #62

You don't read past titles, I see. Marr Aug 2013 #63

"I won't vote for Hillary Clinton even if she's the nominee." brooklynite Aug 2013 #64

Apparently you are missing something, yes. Marr Aug 2013 #65

You are entitled to your opinion on her policies... brooklynite Aug 2013 #66

Well, I will look forward to your demands that I be banned then. Marr Aug 2013 #68

I won't demand anything... brooklynite Aug 2013 #69

Hillary exceeds my nose holding limitations. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #49

Is there anyone here who remembers 2001 SheilaT Aug 2013 #50

I remember it well. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #55

I want the repeal of NAFTA. Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #56

#15 -----Yes. cliffordu Aug 2013 #58

Point to a candidate you can confidently assert will espouse all of these policies... brooklynite Aug 2013 #60

If Elizabeth Warren runs, Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2013 #81

Do you know how much money Elizabeth Warren raised last year? brooklynite Aug 2013 #82

My fantasy life is just fine, thank you very much. Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2013 #83

No difference in substance, huh? Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2013 #90

As for #15 customerserviceguy Aug 2013 #75

How about everybody holding their water until people actually announce that they are running? Beacool Aug 2013 #93