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firebrand80

(2,760 posts)
3. People have a way of convincing themselves of things
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 11:10 AM
Mar 2016

I don't think anyone REALLY believed Bernie would be the nominee any more than they believe that Trump will be President. They're just hoping Hillary loses so they can say "I told you so."

(This attitude reflects a tremendous amount of while privilege, but that's another discussion for another day)

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