2016 Postmortem

laruemtt

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3. Obama: "You're likable enough." Not really.

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I have to admit it...I just don't like her [View all] Armstead Apr 2016 OP

She'll get over it. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #1

She won't ever know or care Armstead Apr 2016 #13

Most of us didn't need to know ... and also don't care. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #19

+1 Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #48

So why do you post anything? Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #59

Armstead and I are old friends ... and I recently learned ... JoePhilly Apr 2016 #68

That and for people who want to say the Op full of shit and why she's great Armstead Apr 2016 #69

Who said she was "great" in responding to you in this thread? JoePhilly Apr 2016 #71

Didn't say they would...But welcome to Armstead Apr 2016 #76

Shallow, but ok. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #78

The same way a lot of h supporters do with their OPs artislife Apr 2016 #86

True. Most of their OPs feel hostile and assaultive. senz Apr 2016 #106

Because "likability" is a factor NJCher Apr 2016 #128

"Just not caring" is not really an admirable virtue, but I see where it exists heartily. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #130

Do enjoy trying to make people feel like crap? Chasstev365 Apr 2016 #201

I know she doesn't care, she just wants to be president All in it together Apr 2016 #35

Precisely true. senz Apr 2016 #104

Even back in the 90's she reminded me of Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #197

Yes, who'd choose a relative like that? Or a president, for that matter. senz Apr 2016 #199

" She won't ever know or care" SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #119

She is tough, some think maybe a little heartless. Too bad that's aimed at the 99% and not the Rich rhett o rick Apr 2016 #191

I second that.. I don't like, trust or believe her.. berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #2

.+1 840high Apr 2016 #70

+2 Myrina Apr 2016 #161

Obama: "You're likable enough." Not really. laruemtt Apr 2016 #3

I certainly disagree with Obama on that! dchill Apr 2016 #8

I always thought laundry_queen Apr 2016 #75

No doubt. dchill Apr 2016 #77

It was truly one of the funniest things he said. nt artislife Apr 2016 #87

There was nothing faint about it at all. pangaia Apr 2016 #105

Definitely a "bless your heart" moment... Fumesucker Apr 2016 #124

She has this arrogance about her like she thinks we owe her our vote just because she has a D... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #4

I don't either` Alameda Apr 2016 #12

Does that apply to Joe Biden and his hair plugs? mythology Apr 2016 #27

I'm in my early 40s The Old Lie Apr 2016 #40

My dad went bald in his 20s. He told me it was from male hormones senz Apr 2016 #111

Uh oh -- I still have a full head of hair Armstead Apr 2016 #151

Hey, that was just my dad's way of dealing with it, Armstead. senz Apr 2016 #157

I always heard if one is going bald, Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #185

Joe got some flack for that at the time....But he laughed it off Armstead Apr 2016 #88

Are you blonde? passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #126

My hair is like that, too Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #186

It may be genes, passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #187

How is your thyroid? Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #192

My thyroid was checked recently and it's fine passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #193

I can't agree with that. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #37

I think she looks good too arikara Apr 2016 #120

Her voice bothers me sometimes, sometimes not. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #141

I have seen Kerry in person and he looks fine karynnj Apr 2016 #145

I also think she looks fine. riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #165

I'm With You noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #203

I won't go after anyone's looks. It's WHEN she laughs that grates me. Zira Apr 2016 #60

The laugh thing is kind of weird NJCher Apr 2016 #129

And many of her decisions and actions make me question that D Kittycat Apr 2016 #51

The others are always "arrogant" uponit7771 Apr 2016 #107

Smug City. nt Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #200

i don't like kasich either, but i know many do. restorefreedom Apr 2016 #5

That lawyerly equivocating gets old. The Midway Rebel Apr 2016 #6

Shortly after WJC won, maybe six months, my gut reaction to both of them was GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #134

I just don't like Sanders. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #7

I'm with you! nt anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #11

And I'll vote for hillary, and feel sick doing it. She is arrogant and smug and a terrible dem. nt Logical Apr 2016 #17

I'll vote for her but with a very tight clothespin on my nose Armstead Apr 2016 #26

I don't like Sanders, either NJCher Apr 2016 #131

Same here. senz Apr 2016 #190

Just Remember-"She Understands But She Wants You to Know She Won't Stop Fighting for You" Stallion Apr 2016 #9

She ain't fighting for me, she's fighting for her 1% buddies and herself. peacebird Apr 2016 #21

There's no sincerity n her eyes Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #50

Good way to put it. senz Apr 2016 #112

Not for me. Got another 840high Apr 2016 #72

i am not just bored restorefreedom Apr 2016 #10

She is annoying and arrogant. And she embraces it. nt Logical Apr 2016 #14

You're entitled to your opinion. Agschmid Apr 2016 #15

Neither of them is very inspiring, but they'll do for what they'll be elected to do n/t Blaukraut Apr 2016 #16

She is absolutely not presidential at all... TheProgressive Apr 2016 #18

She's way more presidential than Bernie carburyme Apr 2016 #34

Her voice grates on me... perhaps because of what she says... but maybe not yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #20

Yes shanti Apr 2016 #84

She always sounds like she's annoyed at having to explain something to idiots XemaSab Apr 2016 #94

I feel better when she's not around yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #96

I wish she would stop yelling and talk moonscape Apr 2016 #110

I tried to figure out why she is so unlikable. I think it's because she tries to act like Tony_FLADEM Apr 2016 #22

She is smug and condescending. Skwmom Apr 2016 #25

I agree that she comes off that way. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #38

It's kind of transparent Armstead Apr 2016 #92

I think it's a combination. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #97

I will too...with a total lack of enthusiasm and a very tight clothespin on my nose Armstead Apr 2016 #98

Anyone else remember that time Batman beat Clayface by showing him old footage of himself? DookDook Apr 2016 #183

What an interesting observation. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #194

This. It's the "now watch me seem angry" moments that kill me. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #127

well-timed angry, exactly Armstead Apr 2016 #153

I think she is being herself. Kittycat Apr 2016 #58

^BINGO^ SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #99

Sometimes when she half jokes it's like she's imitating him. senz Apr 2016 #113

She can't be herself NJCher Apr 2016 #133

It's because she's a liar. Barack_America Apr 2016 #23

Her authenticity is highly questionable. artislife Apr 2016 #91

She is very offputting. Skwmom Apr 2016 #24

Over 55% of Americans agree with you. w4rma Apr 2016 #28

Reminder italiangirl Apr 2016 #29

Why did he hire her instead of bernie for an important post? redstateblues Apr 2016 #32

Politics, and SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #101

Because he secretly has a crush on her. frylock Apr 2016 #109

Obama had her nailed. senz Apr 2016 #115

Got ya- I can't imagine listening to Bernie's voice for 4 years redstateblues Apr 2016 #30

Don't worry about the sound of the voice, but the meaning of the words. mama Apr 2016 #62

She'll survive. Beacool Apr 2016 #31

I care if the country survives. Don't care if she does or not. laruemtt Apr 2016 #36

The country will survive and do well under Hillary. Beacool Apr 2016 #42

I find that fracking hilarious. nt artislife Apr 2016 #93

Doesn't make any dif to her I realize Armstead Apr 2016 #41

Well, I'm beyond tired of Sanders and the same talking points Beacool Apr 2016 #46

And Hillary's talking points? earthside Apr 2016 #61

That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. Beacool Apr 2016 #66

Well, my opinion. earthside Apr 2016 #74

I can't even believe what you just wrote. Beacool Apr 2016 #80

Of course, you can't. earthside Apr 2016 #162

I can't argue with this. nt artislife Apr 2016 #95

she has already demonstrated her propensity for war as a solution. nt grasswire Apr 2016 #103

Neither will I. 840high Apr 2016 #81

Of all politicians that have ran for president in my lifetime, I may have 'liked" Bob Doll the best. brewens Apr 2016 #33

I wanted McGovern to win despite not liking him. Never wanted to have a beer with any of em. bettyellen Apr 2016 #39

I hate to say this but.... Armstead Apr 2016 #44

LOL. I swear his daughters were coked out during the inauguration. bettyellen Apr 2016 #45

during the repub convention in KC in '76 a buddy and i took Jack Ford drinking.. islandmkl Apr 2016 #140

I'll raise you one Carolina Apr 2016 #43

A-fucking-men. CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #79

Yes to all of that! Punkingal Apr 2016 #82

Amen, +1 840high Apr 2016 #83

Amen +2 azmom Apr 2016 #108

Rec jack_krass Apr 2016 #143

I concur noiretextatique Apr 2016 #167

Well said! Avalon Sparks Apr 2016 #47

I have to admit...I don't like him either. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #49

That's what makes horseracing Armstead Apr 2016 #53

I don't like any of them. Lol bigwillq Apr 2016 #52

Her negatives are easier to read than her positives BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #54

Yes, women need to have right attitude n/t Onlooker Apr 2016 #55

Please read my OP again Armstead Apr 2016 #64

Lame. polichick Apr 2016 #100

I think I'd like her even less if she were a man. senz Apr 2016 #118

Interesting to think of a male counterpart Armstead Apr 2016 #155

There are some similarities to Nixon, but he wasn't as phony. senz Apr 2016 #159

I know who the male version of Hillary Clinton would be. Marr Apr 2016 #172

I keep thinking an older Marco Rubio Armstead Apr 2016 #188

Unrec jack_krass Apr 2016 #144

Clinton is more destablized countries and dead kids. Zira Apr 2016 #56

I don't like her either CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #57

I couldn't agree more Dickster Apr 2016 #89

My daughter told me she likes Bernie marlakay Apr 2016 #63

Actually "likeness", "favorability" weighs heavy on the winner of GE's historically. EndElectoral Apr 2016 #65

I now do hate her after hearing all her opinions and claims. She is a monster. kgnu_fan Apr 2016 #67

I don't like her because the blood on her hands. Halting the first syrian peace deal and all those Zira Apr 2016 #73

a good 2 cents! worth more than that to me. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #85

She's really not likeable enough - too corrupt for my taste. polichick Apr 2016 #90

She reminds me of the mean girls in high school. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #102

I feel the same way about Bernie. His angry, gravely Brook-mont accent is unbearable. ecstatic Apr 2016 #114

I don't know how much of our personal response to candidate is based by our political identification Armstead Apr 2016 #142

I like your two cents. KPN Apr 2016 #116

That's okay. Lots of us don't like him. no hard feelings nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #117

I want to like her, I try to like her Little_Wing Apr 2016 #121

I do not like thee, Doctor Fell, Buns_of_Fire Apr 2016 #122

You don't have to apologize shadowandblossom Apr 2016 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author felix_numinous Apr 2016 #125

don't forget the $141K worth of free stuff she scampered away from the WH with nt floppyboo Apr 2016 #137

I am looking forward apcalc Apr 2016 #132

I think of it more this way NJCher Apr 2016 #138

I don't like or trust her at all. She's been wrong about a lot of things. Cobalt Violet Apr 2016 #135

I tried and tried but I can't find anything likeable about her.. nt Raine Apr 2016 #136

Oh, now stop acting like you stumbled on to a rare feeling. Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #139

I totally agree with you. Vinca Apr 2016 #146

There are things I disagree with Obama about... Armstead Apr 2016 #147

This is known. n/t seaglass Apr 2016 #148

It was either write that post or throw a shoe at my brand new TV... Armstead Apr 2016 #150

Wagging her finger and screaming is a republican trait. She needs to change B Calm Apr 2016 #149

Don't like her. Won't vote for her. (nfm) SunDrop23 Apr 2016 #152

Don't like her...would vote for her if necessary....but have to take a shower afterward Armstead Apr 2016 #154

I wouldn't vote for Kasich either tymorial Apr 2016 #156

Oh, she's likable enough, just prefer the other guy bigbrother05 Apr 2016 #158

Yes, me to... jack_krass Apr 2016 #160

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Apr 2016 #163

You have really bad taste. Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #164

You aren't alone in your feelings. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #166

Obviously Armstead Apr 2016 #168

She's definitely complex. shadowandblossom Apr 2016 #196

You're not alone. She's very unlikeable. She always comes off as Marr Apr 2016 #169

My husband and I have laughed at her Puglover Apr 2016 #170

Well you know, there is that saying, 'You either got to laugh or cry' nolabels Apr 2016 #171

I distrust her more than I dislike her Martin Eden Apr 2016 #173

I've met plenty of young voters that do not like her and they have never heard of right wing smears. Skwmom Apr 2016 #174

The Clintons murdered Vince Foster Martin Eden Apr 2016 #177

That indicates a personal issue, and not a candidate issue. It's not rational. nt BreakfastClub Apr 2016 #175

I'm not alone in it Armstead Apr 2016 #182

I really don't like him Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #176

I can understand that Armstead Apr 2016 #181

Is she less likeable than Cruz? lutefisk Apr 2016 #178

Trump too...None of the likely contenders are well liked by the general population Armstead Apr 2016 #180

I despise her for every child, woman and man killed, mutilated, made homeless, physically polly7 Apr 2016 #179

I don't like her either. Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #184

For years, she has reminded me of my mother. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #189

I get angry at what she gets away with Joob Apr 2016 #195

I'm suspicious of people that do. Chan790 Apr 2016 #198

It takes some people a long time to become self-aware... DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #202

It Wouldn�t Be A Democratic Debate Without Men Criticizing Hillary Clinton�s Voice Gothmog Apr 2016 #204

Yep it's always about sex. Armstead Apr 2016 #205

I am glad that you agree Gothmog Apr 2016 #206

Watching the debate rerun. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #207