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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Howard Dean claims that Hillary is our best bet for 2016. I disagree. [View all]Admiral Loinpresser
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JD, you did it dispassionately and comprehensively. Many thanks.
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Howard Dean claims that Hillary is our best bet for 2016. I disagree. [View all]
JDPriestly
Sep 2015
OP
The Iroquois believed all decisions should consider the impact on the next 7 generations.
WDIM
Sep 2015
#47
Of course Sanders would be LESS likely to try and change the culture...if he ended up losing
brooklynite
Sep 2015
#63
I don't think that at all. It's Sanders supporters who can't seem to allow others to express their
Metric System
Sep 2015
#6
No, by attacking and demonizing anyone who dares to support Hillary over Bernie.
Metric System
Sep 2015
#22
For fuck sake. There is a massive gap for me between claiming someone is wrong
Ed Suspicious
Sep 2015
#27
Do you think it's OK for Sanders supporters to inundate his Facebook page simply because he
Metric System
Sep 2015
#33
Be prepard for crickets....Just that you're a bad person for saying "mean things"
Armstead
Sep 2015
#36
Delegates can change their minds. And they will if the primary results suggest that
JDPriestly
Sep 2015
#59
If you think bombarding Howard Dean's Facebook page with angry and threatening posts is
Metric System
Sep 2015
#26
Is the op's factual thoughtful point by point analysis throwing mud? Not in my mind.
Vincardog
Sep 2015
#37
I will take Dean's learned opinion over some guy on the internet. n/t
Evergreen Emerald
Sep 2015
#11
Flag-burning has always been a major threat . . . . to some dictator somewhere in the world.
JDPriestly
Sep 2015
#60
When I learned about flag etiquette burning was the proper disposal method for flags
Vincardog
Sep 2015
#38
She moistened her finger, put it in the wind, and decided that that was the way to go.
kath
Sep 2015
#41
She's a weak candidate now and will be weaker if she gets the nomination.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Sep 2015
#46
Does this mean Howard Dean is not entitled to have an opinion and to speak freely of his opinion?
Thinkingabout
Sep 2015
#51
Howard Dean is not only entitled to his opinion, but because of the position he has earned,
JDPriestly
Sep 2015
#61
Rebuttal, on the Goldwater staunch supporter, FACT: Goldwater ran for president in 1964.
Thinkingabout
Sep 2015
#66