2016 Postmortem

Dem2

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36. I would say 1 step back...

Wed May 4, 2016, 11:17 PM

May 2016

While I prefer Bernie's message, he's unlikely to have the friendly environment that our revered Democrats had during their presidency's. Thus, even though he may be more 'pure' than Hillary, he is unlikely to be a successful President due to the current environment in this country. And to get back to my title up there, Hillary is at least 2/3 as progressive as Bernie, so really you're taking one step back of 3 IMO. I don't see the opportunity lost in as dramatic terms as you do due to the influence Congress and the mood of the country have on a President. Maybe perhaps Bernie is "The One", but my political instincts say "no". Good thoughtful post though, thanks - gave you a rec and I'm pretty cheap with handing them out

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To My Friends Supporting Hillary Clinton [View all] WiffenPoof May 2016 OP

So one person can "step out of the fog" and make everything better? Like the 1940's..... bettyellen May 2016 #1

But take Turin_C3PO May 2016 #13

How do you to that when the "system is still rigged" against women and POC- without any bettyellen May 2016 #16

I didn't mean to imply Turin_C3PO May 2016 #17

I agree, sad that it does not seem to be a big priority for SBS, because those are issues where we bettyellen May 2016 #18

Things as they are are rigged against everyone -- That's the problem Armstead May 2016 #21

In some very significant and life altering ways things are quite a bi more rigged- I wish bettyellen May 2016 #40

Go Bernie liberal from boston May 2016 #29

Bravo! Sky Masterson May 2016 #2

Sure, almost everyone has fallen in love with a primary candidate BootinUp May 2016 #3

My first vote was for 840high May 2016 #5

wow. BootinUp May 2016 #6

I'm Young At Heart N/T WiffenPoof May 2016 #31

I believe that! BootinUp May 2016 #41

Last of the "old party" Tommy2Tone May 2016 #4

Time to face the facts. peace13 May 2016 #7

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #9

I'm sorry you feel that way... WiffenPoof May 2016 #10

I Will Give You This.... WiffenPoof May 2016 #32

This is a fight in not just for the soul of the party but for the future of America. GoldenThunder May 2016 #8

Here is my take: Maedhros May 2016 #11

Well stated. Should we start from right of center and move further right... lagomorph777 May 2016 #22

Nicely done WiffenPoof jeepers May 2016 #12

I Probably... WiffenPoof May 2016 #33

nobody is taking anything from you nt msongs May 2016 #14

you're actually taking something from ME dcbuckeye May 2016 #15

Interesting... HumanityExperiment May 2016 #19

"your reply places HRC as 'entitled' to the nomination... one has to EARN that spot" And she *is*. BlueCaliDem May 2016 #24

Talking points without adding the benefit of details to validate... HumanityExperiment May 2016 #26

Of Course... WiffenPoof May 2016 #34

She fares far worse vs Trump than Bernie... Yurovsky May 2016 #30

Muy Excellente -- Great post that sums it up perfectly Armstead May 2016 #20

Is this the Sanders' version of "Make America Great Again"? Because I don't see how anyone is BlueCaliDem May 2016 #23

I see.... WiffenPoof May 2016 #35

Standing Ovation Paige and a sincere thank you! nc4bo May 2016 #25

F'ing Yeah! highprincipleswork May 2016 #27

thank you for putting it so well G_j May 2016 #28

I would say 1 step back... Dem2 May 2016 #36

Some Very Good Points Dem2 WiffenPoof May 2016 #37

I know what you are feeling, I sense it too Dem2 May 2016 #39

I am sorry GulfCoast66 May 2016 #38

Mike Malloy read this letter hschulein May 2016 #42

Oh my! WiffenPoof May 2016 #43