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In reply to the discussion: Maybe we should have a "I don't like Hillary" group [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Some people take this place WAY too seriously.
It used to freak me out, now I'm just, like, "meh"
Looking at it objectively. I think what some in the pro-Hillary camp don't realize is that they're not doing Candidate Clinton any favors by prematurely demanding allegiance, pushing "inevitability" or going on excessively about "the lack of any other choice for you".
And I do think for some there is a sense of residual bitterness, still, 6 years after the fact, that she was "robbed" in '08, and they're dad-blam-determined not to let it happen again.
Ignoring the fact that "inevitability" was one of her campaign's flaws, last time around.
however, otoh I am sympathetic to the fact that there is a good chance she will be the nominee, clearly trolls and right wingers would like to stir up dissent in our party and weaken support for who they probably think the nominee likely will be (and despite their posturing in places like DU, in real life i suspect these folks consider her far more liberal than they pretend, when they try to stir up "the left" against her.)
My line, basically, is I think right wing attacks (Benghazi!!!!!), sexist attacks, or plain old cheap shots at hillary, are likely examples of this sort of trolling, and whether or not I end up supporting her in the primaries, I will stand with her supporters in condemning such things.
(I also think attacking everyone who is critical of HRC as the above, Is likewise cheap, and ad hominem, not to mention intellectually lazy and transparent)
I've been pretty clear about what I'd like to see from the Clinton camp- actual (brave, not poll-tested) leadership and clear policy statements, as opposed to just pablum, "my most inspirational bible verse", and music videos.
Lastly, it is understandable why the hillary clinton group doesnt want people critical of hillay clinton posting there. Thats their call and their right. GD, otoh, is full of people critical of Hillary, and I dont see that changing any time soon.