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2016 Postmortem

Yavin4

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12. John Anderson 1980

Reply to revbones (Reply #6)

Fri Mar 11, 2016, 10:37 PM

Mar 2016

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Anderson

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Yes, in the 2008 Dem primaries, I posted harsh things about Hillary. [View all] Yavin4 Mar 2016 OP

So your opinion was just meaningless campaign rhetoric? Scootaloo Mar 2016 #1

Ooooooh. Good point. nt revbones Mar 2016 #3

Using your logic Obama is a hypocrit as well? Yavin4 Mar 2016 #4

Can't answer the question, I see. Scootaloo Mar 2016 #7

No. It was a reaction to her hard campaign during 2008. Yavin4 Mar 2016 #11

Your criticism was only due to her campaign? Scootaloo Mar 2016 #13

On some things, yes. revbones Mar 2016 #9

yup ibegurpard Mar 2016 #8

When has the loser not endorsed the party nominee? revbones Mar 2016 #2

Ted Kennedy 1980. n/t Yavin4 Mar 2016 #5

Did he run for president again? revbones Mar 2016 #6

John Anderson 1980 Yavin4 Mar 2016 #12

A Republican who went independent. He was never a candidate in our Party which is the Democratic Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #17

That wasn't the question. Yavin4 Mar 2016 #19

She knew. That's why she didn't rock 840high Mar 2016 #36

And now other people should not say harsh things about Hillary because she is your candidate? Fumesucker Mar 2016 #10

People are free to do whatever they want. I'm explaining my position. Yavin4 Mar 2016 #14

Man is not a rational animal Fumesucker Mar 2016 #16

You use extreme, higly certain language about opposing points of view this will cost you credibility Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #15

So, one can never change their opinions ever without being in-authentic? Yavin4 Mar 2016 #18

is that what I said? No, it's not. This snarky routine does nothing to advance your sincerity or Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #27

So had she not endorsed Obama you would still be against her? DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #20

If Obama could get over her 2008 campaign, then why couldn't I? Yavin4 Mar 2016 #21

i understand. So the opposite is true also? DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #24

In 2008, I also posted harsh things about Hillary. Chan790 Mar 2016 #22

Great post. NurseJackie Mar 2016 #23

She didn't burn the house down because he promised her SOS Omaha Steve Mar 2016 #25

OS is making up stuff and passing it on as if it is true. ha ha riversedge Mar 2016 #33

PROVE IT! Omaha Steve Mar 2016 #39

2008 was so long ago... Kalidurga Mar 2016 #26

So when you trash talk Bernie we can know it's just talk and any minute you might endorse him..... Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #28

We know. You "evolved". cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #29

GREAT post and it took courage to post it. Thank you. riversedge Mar 2016 #30

Very nice. nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #32

Thank you for the support. n/t Yavin4 Mar 2016 #38

I'm sure Hillary will endorse Bernie and they will both get over it too NWCorona Mar 2016 #31

I too said harsh things about Hillary in 2008. Barack_America Mar 2016 #34

It's important that we remember who the REAL enemy is, of course. Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #35

Same person with the same character. Character doesn't change. aikoaiko Mar 2016 #37