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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: New Hillary supporter [View all]shadowandblossom
(718 posts)31. Hey, Welcome to the group!
The more the merrier.
I'm fairly new myself. I always preferred Clinton but can identify with what you said based on what I've seen. I actually only wound up coming online here because I was so bothered by the toxicity toward Clinton supporters, and the way many Sanders' supporters were systematically silencing other voices through abuse and through censorship strategies. It actually left me feeling obligated to put my voice out. I recommend checking out the AA group, I lurk over there, and they usually have some pretty interesting discussions going on.
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Yes, I realize that...but the funny thing is that I started to see the same type of behavior
eastwestdem
May 2016
#10
Thank you. I really have given it more thought than just that, but the craziness was the catalyst.
eastwestdem
May 2016
#18
I wouldn't judge Bernie by his supporters here. Even though I feel Hillary is the better candidate,
Arkansas Granny
May 2016
#17
When Bernie put Jane on TV to ask the FBI to indict Hillary ASAP this week....
Walk away
May 2016
#34
Hey, eastwestdem.. I know you must think Hillary is very well qualified for POTUS besides
Cha
May 2016
#45
Welcome!! Your support is very much appreciated AND so is you work to get others to vote
Jitter65
May 2016
#46
It's a real shame that the behaviour of "supporters" has stifled honest debate.
Bad Dog
May 2016
#51
At the beginning of this primary I had a positive view of Sanders. No more, and I admit
still_one
May 2016
#58