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In reply to the discussion: Hillary: Marriage is a sacred bond between a man and woman for raising children [View all]TM99
(8,352 posts)72. They were not 'rapey'.
Last edited Sun Jun 14, 2015, 06:40 AM - Edit history (1)
That is the point. Your entire argument rests on your interpretation that his words were 'rapey'.
He said he writes fiction badly. He has said the satire was not well written. It was a product of the time, etc., etc., etc. He did not say he was writing 'rapey' fantasies and then had to fucking evolve out of that bad behavior.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/05/young-bernie-sanders-liberty-union-vermont
It is your own interpretation of this piece and your own conclusion that it is 'rapey' that you are using to try to equate the fact that Clinton has needed to evolve on a major issue of civil justice.
You have been pointed out by several DU'er's that you are simply wrong. You are interpreting even Sanders own admission of what it was incorrectly. You are just making shit up to fit your confirmation bias.
You will never say you are. You will never see that you are. You are playing a game in your own head to justify your own candidate. You are a playing a game with others to make it OK because hey, both candidates are smart, they both evolved from bad things.
These are not equivalent. Clinton has now evolved...finally. Let's keep it about her which is what the OP is about.
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Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
OP
I would rather vote for someone who knew right from wrong in the first place
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#2
Did you need to 'evolve' before knowing that marriage should be available to same sex couples?
peacebird
Jun 2015
#7
Now you're accusing me of "weaseling?" "Regurgitating?" You really are full of personal insult!!
MADem
Jun 2015
#55
No, let's start with your insults. The one here who is rude, abusive, and "ill informed"
MADem
Jun 2015
#59
You keep asking that, like you're hoping (oh, so much) I say no and that it will make a difference.
MADem
Jun 2015
#60
Having actually attended women's liberation meetings in the early 1970s, I do not find the
JDPriestly
Jun 2015
#61
Oh how lovely!! And you think that because you don't find multiple rape imagery offensive, that
MADem
Jun 2015
#64
We agree. It's wising up that counts. And my interpretation of Sanders' essay was that it
JDPriestly
Jun 2015
#68
We'll have to spiit the diff. I will agree on the wising up, but that essay is just
MADem
Jun 2015
#69
No, it's not an epic fail--it's right on point, and you know it. No need to try again when the
MADem
Jun 2015
#46
Nope… what you said is a false accusation - find a valid point to argue here...
MrMickeysMom
Jun 2015
#81
Just because you say so, that doesn't make your opinions facts. Now have a nice day! nt
MADem
Jun 2015
#84
I never needed to 'evolve'. I knew that love is love regardless of genders involved.
peacebird
Jun 2015
#5
My brother and his wife (a woman, FWIW) never wanted nor had children. Is their marriage invalid?
peacebird
Jun 2015
#11
As is my brothers... My hubby & I have been married 21 years, we believe love is all that matters!
peacebird
Jun 2015
#29