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In reply to the discussion: Please say no to Hillary Clinton in 2016! [View all]NotHardly
(2,705 posts)If facts and consideration were the rule then emotionality of political choices would be less numerous.
We have a social, economic and political reality now and in the immediate (yeah, long run too) future. Hilary Clinton would be a perfect choice for us, although I fear that being a woman is more to the point of the fear and hate mongering I see directed at her. Misogyny is far stronger in this country than the hate of persons of color or non-European ethnicity. Then there is that little agism sneaking in as well which is always a perfect storm when combined with misogyny.
(As for outside the beltway, I would only have you cast your gaze to Kansas, much of the south and Wisconsin to suggest reconsidering that as any real sort of solution or reality.)
I agree we have many of the needs noted ... living wages, jobs, infrastructure, health care, education, etc. However, none of that will come by dreaming up some mythical creature, even a President needs a people and party to back them and a people and party with the long view instead of the short hop. And, we need action along with all that hope one touts about.
Should she choose to run, I will be working for her, donating my hard earned cash (again) and voting for her. Some research will demonstrate that as a Representative of NY and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton got results... and we have real need for that as we go towards our future.