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In reply to the discussion: The Rising Tide of Populism in the Dem Party Spells Trouble for Hillary [View all]BlueToTheBone
(3,747 posts)When I saw her in 2007 along with all the candidates running; one thing I saw about her was that she did not sway from her speech. When she was heckled (this was the height of Iraq) I could see her visibly straighten, sort of like a winding up; and she soldiered on ahead. She had a lot of women in her entourage and some men. As a side note, John Edwards speaks literally from the side of his mouth. And Obama has true charisma.
But, in the past couple of years, I have seen Hillary grow. She acknowledges and engages and I think she learns and is changing and I think she cares. I don't believe it is all about power; although I' sure it's very addictive. But, I also think her 4 years as SOS her grow and I don't think that the past years of no new wars and the winding down of the current ones is partly efforts. Susan Rice scares the shit out of me, but so far, she too has surprised me.
Someone down thread mentioned Julian Castro. Now he's interesting choice.
I've been working with a teacher for the past couple of years who talks about anger and what it does to us and how un-useful it is. How it eats us and keeps us enslaved to whatever. (Like attracts like) I think that as Einstein said, doing the same thing over and over again keeps us insane? or something? I know that you care deeply and I hope you stay well. Care for yourself, nurture your true spirit and you'll find the next step to do something about the things that trouble you so deeply.
Bucky Fuller (I think) said we must be the change we want to see. Be well