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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The Sound of Silence [View all]H2O Man
(73,920 posts)117. I agree.
DU was a progressive-liberal community when I joined in 2003. But, be it by design or whatever, it has shifted to the right. In a real sense, that could be a good thing, if it promoted rational discourse. ..... As I was typing this, my mind wandered briefly .....in part because my health is not "good" at this time, and I am physically rather weak the past few days .....however, your post provided me with the idea I want to explore in my next OP. I thank you for that! I hope I can do the idea that you just sparked justice.
Let's talk more soon, and prepare for Philadelphia Freedom Summer.
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You said that very well. I struggle writing what I believe. But I will try. We all need to
rhett o rick
May 2016
#75
The media is portraying this as a misunderstanding by Sanders folks...if they knew the rules,
eastwestdem
May 2016
#27
I'm amazed at the denial of Clinton supporters to the racism she and Bill participated in during 08
adigal
May 2016
#29
While the chair-throwing and screams of "bitch" at Sen. Boxer did not enhance the discourse,
Nye Bevan
May 2016
#59
The DNC Will Ride Their Corrupt Gravy Train ... Right Off A Cliff. Can't Say They Weren't Warned...
AzDar
May 2016
#62
"Thus, it is the responsibility of the “average” citizen who supports Hillary Clinton to speak up."
Martin Eden
May 2016
#63
It will be more up to the nominee to unite the party than the losing candidate. It's only fair.
ancianita
May 2016
#70
Again, I didn't call you a failure. I called your argument a failure. I won't bother reading further
seabeyond
May 2016
#94
The Clinton campaign and supporters have done nothing to bring in voters who lean democratic or ...
slipslidingaway
May 2016
#79
"Obviously, the establishment has an agenda that does not respect the will of the voters."
Scuba
May 2016
#83
"Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But...
Bonobo
May 2016
#87
Thank you, as always. Your essays are one of the very few reasons I return here.
myrna minx
May 2016
#109
Clinton is winning the primary, and will win the nomination, fair and square, with ZERO evidence of
geek tragedy
May 2016
#133