Hillary Clinton

Jamastiene

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3. I would honestly love, just for once, if DU could make it through the primaries

Mon Jul 6, 2015, 11:17 AM

Jul 2015

without everyone hating each other. It is pointless and wastes a lot of valuable energy that could be put toward more productive activities. I have friends who are supporters of Sanders and friends who are supporters of Clinton. Skinner is right. We *could* get through the primaries without constantly needling each other with stuff we know the other side will find underhanded or just plain obnoxious.

I don't see Clinton or Sanders as evil. I have minor disagreements with each of them on different issues, but both are pretty progressive overall on other issues I care about. I like them both. I voted for Clinton in '08 primaries and Obama in the general. I would like a chance to vote for Bernie Sanders, because I do respect the guy's steadfastness in doing what he believes in all these years. I just want to see him get at least one vote in NC in the primaries, but I don't hate Hillary Clinton. I just don't. If she wins, and most likely she will, I'll vote for her in the general election, no problem.

I wish there was a safe haven somewhere on DU for those of us who plan to vote for Sanders in the primaries, but would have no problem voting for Clinton in the general.

These are going to be some loooong, painful primaries for those of us who have friends on both sides.

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Comment from Skinner in ATA [View all] sheshe2 Jul 2015 OP

Skinner is of course correct Gothmog Jul 2015 #1

I hope everyone will read Skinner's full comment linked above and take to heart. hlthe2b Jul 2015 #2

I agree. It was quite disheartening, though not surprising, to see some criticizing the message still_one Jul 2015 #4

read for yourself SCantiGOP Jul 2015 #12

Not sure if I read your post right, but are you saying in the pro-Sanders post that Clinton still_one Jul 2015 #15

I wasn't an English major obviously SCantiGOP Jul 2015 #16

I was on a different wave length and read it the wrong way. It wasn't you. Thanks still_one Jul 2015 #17

I would honestly love, just for once, if DU could make it through the primaries Jamastiene Jul 2015 #3

Unfortunately, I think at least at this time it is about as likely as peace in the middle east. still_one Jul 2015 #5

Thank you! Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #6

I planned to vote for BS in the primary as well. The HRC took me in with all my doubts. I was honest freshwest Jul 2015 #40

K & R Iliyah Jul 2015 #7

We are better than demolition crews on DNC candidates, this is the nasty job of the GOP. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #8

Skinner is right. I've been following his advice and intend to continue. lamp_shade Jul 2015 #9

Damn right. I trashed the BS Group as well as GDP, but they can't seem to stay out of safe havens. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #10

I trashed the BS group tonight. DU is brighter now. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #23

There's absolutely no respite from them. It's almost like a game to them at this point. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #42

There are few 'Bernie Sanders supporters' here. It's still the 'Not Hillary' Party at DU. onehandle Jul 2015 #11

onehandle: SCantiGOP Jul 2015 #13

I think "utterly dismissive" is a bit of an understatement. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #14

"And speaking of people who bring nothing positive to the discussion: There are a few Bernie Cha Jul 2015 #18

Clinton supporters are also, all too frequently, dismissive of legitimate concerns. Jim Lane Jul 2015 #19

You are in the Hillary Clinton Group. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #20

The poster will not be posting in here anymore. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #22

Did you really just now come into our safe haven and post this. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #21

Thank you. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author hrmjustin Jul 2015 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author PatrickforO Jul 2015 #26

And you came in here to the HRC room to scold us? hrmjustin Jul 2015 #27

Well I didn't actually realize I was in the HRC room, so sorry. PatrickforO Jul 2015 #30

I suggest you self delete you original post. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #32

So there you go... PatrickforO Jul 2015 #35

Thank you. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #36

You have your own group, please go post there. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #31

I agree with Skinner... chillfactor Jul 2015 #28

I'm for the candidate that acts like what Democrats used to act like. As I'd like to see our brewens Jul 2015 #29

. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #33

Yes, that would be Barack Obama... sheshe2 Jul 2015 #34

Problem solved. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #37

President Barack Obama has been a great Dem for our country and Hillary Clinton will be the Cha Jul 2015 #39

I have renewed my 08 vow gwheezie Jul 2015 #38

+1 freshwest Jul 2015 #41