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Hillary Clinton

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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
Thu May 12, 2016, 04:48 PM May 2016

HRC GROUP: I won't name-names or link to specific threads or replies ... [View all]

... but I would like to ask my fellow Hillary supporters if they have also noticed a slight uptick in cleverly worded posts that attempt to connect and compare the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago with the upcoming 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

There have been things like: Predictions of "millions" of Bernie voters "descending on" the convention. Photos of the the 1968 violence. Links to Philadelphia-bound "ride-share" sites. Call-to-action posts about "occupying" Philadelphia.

I know they think they're being subtle enough to fly under DU's radar, but it's pretty clear to me what some are suggesting, or advocating, or hoping for.

Of course these are my own personal opinions based on my personal observations. It's entirely possible that I'm wrong, and I'm aware that other people may have opinions that differ from mine.

But I'm wondering if I'm the only one who's noticed, and if I'm not the only one ... what are your reactions? What do you make of it all?

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I've noticed it and ignored it. leftofcool May 2016 #1
Thousands of.... SaschaHM May 2016 #2
They lack a sense of perspective Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2016 #3
Ah - those pesky facts! BlueMTexpat May 2016 #13
Yep. nt BootinUp May 2016 #19
Led by the same guy who wanted to run in a primary against the first black Thinkingabout May 2016 #4
actually "the guy" wanted SOMEONE else to run against Obama, seeing as he had HIS OWN senate msongs May 2016 #6
He also said he may be the one to run against Obama. Thinkingabout May 2016 #8
I don't understand the whole "we was robbed" complaints MattP May 2016 #5
Are these the same"millions" of Bernie voters" that showed up to propel Sanders to win William769 May 2016 #7
Boom! leftofcool May 2016 #9
Yeah, if they couldn't be bothered to vote, they're not going to show up at the convention. TwilightZone May 2016 #12
Yes! The rallies were a matter of convience for them. LiberalFighter May 2016 #14
Gotta be the same.. Who else? Cha May 2016 #18
Now that you mention it, yes. LisaM May 2016 #10
It's pretty common on a couple of those "other" websites. TwilightZone May 2016 #11
They also predicted millions would turn out in every state for Losey McLoserface. IamMab May 2016 #15
These people DemonGoddess May 2016 #16
Operation Chaos workinclasszero May 2016 #17
How many brewpubs within walking distance of the convention site? OilemFirchen May 2016 #20
I have noticed... JSup May 2016 #21
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