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LondonReign2

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58. To Hillary's supporters, policy is irrelevant
Wed Sep 2, 2015, 01:35 PM
Sep 2015

They aren't voting for her based on policy, so I believe any attempt to persuade based on actual beliefs or policy is doomed to failure. Center-right policy is fine by them, they really don't focus on it.

Maybe by 2106 her positions will "evolve" enough WDIM Sep 2015 #1
In 2106 I'm suspecting I would be dead by then LynneSin Sep 2015 #25
Hey now Flying Squirrel Sep 2015 #31
The Iroquois believed all decisions should consider the impact on the next 7 generations. WDIM Sep 2015 #47
To Hillary's supporters, policy is irrelevant LondonReign2 Sep 2015 #58
You are, of course, correct. Maedhros Sep 2015 #2
Of course Sanders would be LESS likely to try and change the culture...if he ended up losing brooklynite Sep 2015 #63
The question is Duckhunter935 Sep 2015 #3
Is anyone allowed to support Hillary? Metric System Sep 2015 #4
of course they are! ibegurpard Sep 2015 #5
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
You can write what you want on DU. You can respond to any JDPriestly Sep 2015 #8
Oh I know...those awful Sanders supporters! ibegurpard Sep 2015 #9
How, by not agreeing with you? daleanime Sep 2015 #21
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
Yes it's okay...That's why they have that little "write a comment" button Armstead Sep 2015 #39
Have I let that stop me... daleanime Sep 2015 #30
The OP was not attacking "anyone who dares to support Hillary" Armstead Sep 2015 #34
Cite the quote from my OP that demonizes anyone who supports JDPriestly Sep 2015 #42
I have stated my opinion, and some of my reasons for it. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #7
Be prepard for crickets....Just that you're a bad person for saying "mean things" Armstead Sep 2015 #36
the fed audit was a huge deal questionseverything Sep 2015 #50
"Tell me why you think Hillary is the best candidate." I'll play. BlueCaliDem Sep 2015 #52
It's early in the campaign. We haven't even held our first debate. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #54
Not a Clinton Supporter yet... onpatrol98 Sep 2015 #57
Delegates can change their minds. And they will if the primary results suggest that JDPriestly Sep 2015 #59
Is anyone allowed to disagree with endorsements? m-lekktor Sep 2015 #10
NO! ibegurpard Sep 2015 #13
All those endorsements from party leaders who have jwirr Sep 2015 #72
If you think bombarding Howard Dean's Facebook page with angry and threatening posts is Metric System Sep 2015 #26
I just looked at Dean's page.... Armstead Sep 2015 #35
Is the op's factual thoughtful point by point analysis throwing mud? Not in my mind. Vincardog Sep 2015 #37
can you provide examples of some of those "angry and threatening posts"? frylock Sep 2015 #62
Has anyone disallowed it? Scootaloo Sep 2015 #14
I will take Dean's learned opinion over some guy on the internet. n/t Evergreen Emerald Sep 2015 #11
Speaking of internet opinions... TheFarS1de Sep 2015 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #29
I'll read both.... daleanime Sep 2015 #32
But what if my opinion is more learned than his? JDPriestly Sep 2015 #43
She should live so long. Gidney N Cloyd Sep 2015 #12
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2015 #15
Reaching across the aisle FlatBaroque Sep 2015 #16
You really said it. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #44
This goes against what Howard has been saying for years Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2015 #17
I didn't know Hillary co-sponsored a flag burning bill. jalan48 Sep 2015 #18
I would guess she thought it was a smart political move dflprincess Sep 2015 #19
Some Democrats really are turning into Republicans. Unreal. jalan48 Sep 2015 #20
Yup. John Poet Sep 2015 #23
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
Very good question. And yes I learned that also. jwirr Sep 2015 #73
She moistened her finger, put it in the wind, and decided that that was the way to go. kath Sep 2015 #41
Dean never got over being destroyed by the elite's in his party Geronimoe Sep 2015 #24
I campaigned for Bernie at a community event tonight, a very casual JDPriestly Sep 2015 #45
I still remain with Hill, but I must acknowledge the effort oasis Sep 2015 #40
Well done. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Sep 2015 #48
She's a weak candidate now and will be weaker if she gets the nomination. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2015 #46
Hall of Fame post! Admiral Loinpresser Sep 2015 #49
Does this mean Howard Dean is not entitled to have an opinion and to speak freely of his opinion? Thinkingabout Sep 2015 #51
Yes, "I disagree and here is why" is exactly the same jeff47 Sep 2015 #55
Think I have heard the "Shut up" comment before. Thinkingabout Sep 2015 #65
As have I. Many times. Doesn't mean this person is saying it though. jeff47 Sep 2015 #67
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
She campaigned for him according to Wikipedia. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #69
Did she vote for him? Thinkingabout Sep 2015 #70
Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Sep 2015 #53
I don't get it.... pinebox Sep 2015 #56
Thanks. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #71
Stop being mean to Howard! ibegurpard Sep 2015 #64
And there is this. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #68
More facts about this: (from a report published in 2005) JDPriestly Sep 2015 #74
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