Hillary Clinton

Cha

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58. Can't even imagine the horror.. but these kids have strong and amazing mothers who

Reply to BlueMTexpat (Reply #53)

Tue Feb 23, 2016, 04:41 PM

Feb 2016

are turning tragedy into a Movement to prevents others from having to go through the same hell.

Gracias BlueMTex

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The mothers who lost Trayvon, Eric, Sandra, Jordan, and Dontre are supporting Clinton. [View all] Cha Feb 2016 OP

They are such impressive women. Lucinda Feb 2016 #1

I'm not sure I would either, Lucinda~ These Brave women have my utmost admiration Cha Feb 2016 #2

And a big 5th REC riversedge Feb 2016 #3

Mahalo riversedge~ The incredibly strong Mothera of these precious kids thank you! Cha Feb 2016 #5

K & R Iliyah Feb 2016 #4

Tears for their loss sheshe2 Feb 2016 #6

Tears for their loss, she.. and cheers for their strength.. they are the very defintiion of Cha Feb 2016 #7

Kicking for now sheshe2 Feb 2016 #8

Sweet dreams and please Cha Feb 2016 #9

K&R! stonecutter357 Feb 2016 #10

So sorry for your loss ladies workinclasszero Feb 2016 #11

They are amazing, working.. they've formed a bond and have transformed their grief into action.. Cha Feb 2016 #12

They are amazing workinclasszero Feb 2016 #18

K&R! DemonGoddess Feb 2016 #13

Good for you, DG, working on your kids with the whole.. "please do your research".. they Cha Feb 2016 #15

I've found that DemonGoddess Feb 2016 #59

My son was leaning Bernie as well...and a few other young ones in my group. I told them, BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #16

Thank you for all your resonableness, BlueCali Cha Feb 2016 #22

"You can not fake passion," Reed-Veal said. "You cannot fake concern." THIS. BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #29

Yes, this is a movement now, BlueCali.. and, Hillary will be fighting for them and with them. Cha Feb 2016 #32

Yes, it's a movement now, Cha, and I couldn't be happier. It has been dark days for me after BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #35

These are great loses suffered by families which is senseless. Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #14

I'm so grateful that Hillary is giving them chance like this to for a strong bond. Cha Feb 2016 #26

They trust Hillary as the solid choice to take up their cause. oasis Feb 2016 #17

Yes, you can't fool these Mothers, oasis.. Cha Feb 2016 #28

Such courage mcar Feb 2016 #19

They'll be supporting Bernie soon. Just like Eric's daughter Erica johnlucas Feb 2016 #20

Actually no. Erica will come around to supporting Hillary and she'll be glad to do it. Cha Feb 2016 #21

Such strong and courageous women, struggling with heartache and still fighting for justice for all. UtahLib Feb 2016 #23

I think they've all given each other strength in their bonding, Utah.. Hillary, too. Cha Feb 2016 #30

The strength of mothers... Satch59 Feb 2016 #24

Thank you for this, Satch. Nice New York story. I actually met Hillary in upstate New York Cha Feb 2016 #37

k&r DesertRat Feb 2016 #25

Gracias DesertRat.. Thank you. Cha Feb 2016 #39

K&R. TexasTowelie Feb 2016 #27

Gracias, TexasT.. I appreciate this. Cha Feb 2016 #41

What incredible women! MoonRiver Feb 2016 #31

Yes, it does MoonRiver.. you told so eloquently, I just want to say Cha Feb 2016 #42

Thank you Cha! MoonRiver Feb 2016 #46

Hillary "listened and followed through for us. You can�t fake that.� riversedge Feb 2016 #33

It is impressive what can happen when you listen instead of lecture Hekate Feb 2016 #34

Dictators lecture. Leaders listen. eom BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #36

I would revise that to: Pedants lecture. Hekate Feb 2016 #38

Mother's of the Movement.. Thank you, rivers! No you can't.. they went for the real deal. Cha Feb 2016 #43

Beautiful OP, Cha... Spazito Feb 2016 #40

They've come so far since it the unthinkable happened.. it could have gone another way but here Cha Feb 2016 #48

They backed the candidate who actually has a record against gun violence, unfettered gun sales, and MADem Feb 2016 #44

And, after they had bonded with each other they bonded with Hillary.. strength in numbers. Cha Feb 2016 #49

Wow. Just...wow NastyRiffraff Feb 2016 #45

I know Riff.. they are incredible. And, you know they're going to be taking some Cha Feb 2016 #54

To rise from the side of your child's grave Hekate Feb 2016 #47

Beautifully said, Hekate! BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #51

Your poem for the mothers is so beautiful and moving, Hekate. You've put into Cha Feb 2016 #55

So tragically beautiful ismnotwasm Feb 2016 #50

Hekate wrote an eloquent poem for the Mothers, ism.. Cha Feb 2016 #56

An article from The Root.... monicaangela Feb 2016 #52

There was absolutely no reason for you to bring that crap into Hillary's Group and try Cha Feb 2016 #57

I can only imagine the BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #53

Can't even imagine the horror.. but these kids have strong and amazing mothers who Cha Feb 2016 #58

Amazing women with spines of steel. brer cat Feb 2016 #60

In fetal position.. I know what you mean, brer.. Cha Feb 2016 #66

Kick and so highly recommended. William769 Feb 2016 #61

Thank you, William! Cha Feb 2016 #67

K&R BooScout Feb 2016 #62

Mahalo Boo~ Cha Feb 2016 #68

Thank you Cha! BooScout Feb 2016 #72

K n R! NanceGreggs Feb 2016 #63

I know, Nance.. Cha Feb 2016 #69

Did you just see her event at the Central Baptist Church? Sandra Bland's mother was a hoot! George II Feb 2016 #64

No not yet.. I'm so glad the Mother of Movement were there with Hillary Cha Feb 2016 #71

Sadly, this is a fear every mother of a black son has in USA. fun n serious Feb 2016 #65

Yes, very important point, fun n serious. Cha Feb 2016 #74

VIDEO: Trayvon Martin's Mother Talks Gun Violence And Her Support For Hillary Clinton riversedge Feb 2016 #70

Thank you for this, rivers! Cha Feb 2016 #75

Unfortunately some Sanders supporters are complaining about the fact that those mothers... George II Feb 2016 #73

I would think they were slouching on the job if they didn't. Cha Feb 2016 #76

Such brave ladies. Thank you for loooking beyond the pain to try to change things lunamagica Feb 2016 #77

So hard, lunamagica. Cha Feb 2016 #78