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Sancho

(9,065 posts)
25. Over the last decade or two, any thinking human has "changed positions".
Tue Jun 21, 2016, 08:21 AM
Jun 2016

Hillary has been appropriately reactive to new information and changing times - and always reflected progressive values.

That's what I expect of thoughtful leaders.

No one had a position on fracking in the 60s or 70s - because there was no fracking. Even now, the technology for all energy production - fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, wind, etc. change fairly rapidly. There is no "position" that won't change except that people and the environment should be protected.

I'd hope it mirrors Jerry Brown's approach tirebiter Jun 2016 #1
I do believe that she was for it before she was against it bonemachine Jun 2016 #2
Here is her position on fracking still_one Jun 2016 #3
what if contamination of water is always present Pharaoh Jun 2016 #5
I am simply presenting her answer on fracking during the debates in March still_one Jun 2016 #6
You're finally starting to understand how Hillary works. athena Jun 2016 #21
I guess then it depends what fracking means! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #53
Yes, to other countries that have no access to oil or can't afford it. leftofcool Jun 2016 #58
Especially if they have no access to solar and wind. immoderate Jun 2016 #83
And poison the water supply so they become less of a burden on society. Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #95
The problems with fracking were not known until recently. athena Jun 2016 #94
Have we figured out the definition of "is" yet? bahrbearian Jun 2016 #26
Just stop the subtle smears. leftofcool Jun 2016 #59
May I please ask how your post fulfills the mission Skinner has established for our board? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #60
Perhaps some reporter might ask that question Pharaoh Jun 2016 #4
Here is Hillary on the issues still_one Jun 2016 #7
so will she raise the cap? Pharaoh Jun 2016 #8
Raising the cap or better yet removing the cap is a solution. It will definitely require Congress still_one Jun 2016 #9
Here you go: NYC Liberal Jun 2016 #10
Great post! athena Jun 2016 #23
Thanks for the response... Sancho Jun 2016 #24
Thank you for linking. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #35
I'm a little confused by this entry: bonemachine Jun 2016 #43
Yes she does. NYC Liberal Jun 2016 #51
all these SOUND wonderful. time will tell swhisper1 Jun 2016 #50
Always keep the pressure on and hold people to their promises. NYC Liberal Jun 2016 #52
in politics, I am highly suspicious swhisper1 Jun 2016 #56
An informed voting decision? JohnnyRingo Jun 2016 #11
She has stated her policies on these. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #48
no, TPP is her child, I will reserve my trust on that topic swhisper1 Jun 2016 #40
you think she would change her positions? Has she? swhisper1 Jun 2016 #12
Yes she has changed her positions Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #17
Over the last decade or two, any thinking human has "changed positions". Sancho Jun 2016 #25
I think she changes to often on core Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #31
To me..if anything she is cautious because of experience. Sancho Jun 2016 #32
I am sorry but Hillary called the TPP the gold standard! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #55
Be careful with the details... Sancho Jun 2016 #57
Bingo!!!!! tonyt53 Jun 2016 #76
I don't know of anyone who hasn't changed position on issues. George II Jun 2016 #29
Only when she has to say she made a mistake. bahrbearian Jun 2016 #30
but she was so adamant before, even lobbied for fracking swhisper1 Jun 2016 #39
shots across the bow... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #13
The Party Platform is like Miss Congeniality. it will get written, looked at, then tucked away leftofcool Jun 2016 #15
or not... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #18
I expect it to be similar to 2008 although I think Obama will announce for Hillary leftofcool Jun 2016 #19
sure.. because there's ZERO similarity between '08 and this cycle... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #20
May I ask, in what way is your post in the spirit of helping Hillary win? nt auntpurl Jun 2016 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #38
Because we are DEMs first... party principles matter to me HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #89
May I please ask how your post fulfills the mission Skinner has established for our board? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #37
discussing policy is not negative. Trump will bring it up swhisper1 Jun 2016 #44
The post DSB was replying to was about the convention, not policy. nt auntpurl Jun 2016 #47
the convention determines the platform, and it will be especially swhisper1 Jun 2016 #61
Hillary will determine the platform. leftofcool Jun 2016 #64
no, the DNC determines the platform swhisper1 Jun 2016 #73
What do you mean by "3rd Wayers"? nt auntpurl Jun 2016 #75
google it swhisper1 Jun 2016 #78
I am asking you, what do YOU, specifically, mean by 3rd wayers? nt auntpurl Jun 2016 #80
There is nothing about policy in the post being replied to. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #54
Trump is not a master of anything. leftofcool Jun 2016 #66
he is a master at seeding doubt swhisper1 Jun 2016 #72
So any mention of issues is verboten now? Armstead Jun 2016 #62
Can you please explain to me... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #67
I don't think the issues that caused a significant share of people to vote for Bernie..... Armstead Jun 2016 #69
We should discuss the issues. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #70
Trump is such a nightmare he is defeating himself Armstead Jun 2016 #71
hoping isnt a part of this. There is no doubt both conventions have an insurgency swhisper1 Jun 2016 #77
It really isn't. auntpurl Jun 2016 #79
all conventions start out as a contentious mess, no reason to get huffy swhisper1 Jun 2016 #84
That is not true. auntpurl Jun 2016 #85
you've got it wrong swhisper1 Jun 2016 #86
Ok. Great talking to you! nt auntpurl Jun 2016 #87
Because we are DEMs first... party principles matter to me HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #88
Sir or madame , this is what you wrote DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #91
...again, party principles matter more to me... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #92
I am glad you have come to my way of thinking that we need a united convention. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #93
Both, yes swhisper1 Jun 2016 #41
I was involved in writing the platform for the CT State Convention in 2010.... George II Jun 2016 #28
“A Democratic platform that is not robust in aggressively addressing climate change ends up being, TwilightZone Jun 2016 #46
...perception... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #90
Don't know bigwillq Jun 2016 #14
Not sure Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #16
I hope this is helpful. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #34
wow! thank you, A true lesson in "look it up" answering swhisper1 Jun 2016 #42
Ok I can help. MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #22
You can check her campaign website. George II Jun 2016 #27
In the spirit of comity DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #33
"I do not think there will be many places in America where fracking will continue to take place..." LanternWaste Jun 2016 #45
"I'm convinced most of these types of question make up for in agenda what they lack ion sincerity." auntpurl Jun 2016 #49
probably swhisper1 Jun 2016 #63
Not as vital auntpurl Jun 2016 #74
you just confirmed my point, thank you swhisper1 Jun 2016 #81
You're...welcome? auntpurl Jun 2016 #82
How about "any" instead of "many" Armstead Jun 2016 #65
Any time you have questions on Hillary Clinton's positions on MineralMan Jun 2016 #68
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