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In reply to the discussion: Can Bernie supporters comprehend why someone would prefer Hillary over Bernie? [View all]NorthCarolina
(11,197 posts)8. So, anyone with an opinion different from your is "an idiot".
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Can Bernie supporters comprehend why someone would prefer Hillary over Bernie? [View all]
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
OP
Good OP-I am supporting Hillary Clinton because I simply do not think that Sanders is electable
Gothmog
Oct 2015
#204
No, you placed the burden on others to find out what Democratic Socialist means.
Thor_MN
Oct 2015
#159
I can answer that since I have been out on the streets supporting Bernie.
Live and Learn
Oct 2015
#180
He is doing his best (quite well, actually) in person and through social media.
Live and Learn
Oct 2015
#193
I believe you ascribe far to much dislike for the term "socialist" in today's society.
NorthCarolina
Oct 2015
#207
Sanders is not looking to dismantle capitalism. He's basically a staunch libeal/progressive
Armstead
Oct 2015
#58
With the corporatist propaganda from the likes of RW talk radio and both "bought" parties...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#165
This poll was brought up a while ago and debunked. It only includes data from those who're 56+.
Bubzer
Oct 2015
#166
I wonder if they also threw the term in "communist" how that would be looked at in polling too...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#169
Because every "He's not electable and he's about to show why; just watch." hurdle...
Chan790
Oct 2015
#225
And s/he made NO claim (overt or implied) that non-HRC supporters are idiots ...
66 dmhlt
Oct 2015
#229
" Especially by the assertions that the post didn't imply (yeah, "imply") what it implied."
JTFrog
Oct 2015
#153
And I hope Hillary supporters read up on Third Way and what its done to the Democratic Party.
RiverLover
Oct 2015
#222
Why would you strongly campaign for Sanders in the general if he can't possibly win?
Vattel
Oct 2015
#3
I think you're making way too much of a little toss-in. We all tend to assume
Hortensis
Oct 2015
#32
Umhm. Except odds for the 2016 White House are in our favor. It's ours to hold.
Hortensis
Oct 2015
#179
GLAD you asked, as I knew someone would. HERE is why I would still campaign BIGTIME for Sanders:
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#11
Let's turn it around. Here is why I will support Hillary in the general, if she is the nominee.
rogerashton
Oct 2015
#60
Dividing the left mentally up into "us" and "them" may satisfy something inside you,
Hortensis
Oct 2015
#239
RBI said that Sanders couldn't possibly win the GE but that he or she would campaign on his behalf
Vattel
Oct 2015
#120
After reading RBI's response, I would keep fighting even if I knew the Repub would win.
Vattel
Oct 2015
#141
You're wrong. In fact in the '08 debates she described herself as a "Modern Progressive."
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#18
True, I don't really keep up with "Branding" because it changes so frequently,
NorthCarolina
Oct 2015
#78
Hey, if Ohio voters think Hillary is "too liberal" then they're misinformed as ...
Scuba
Oct 2015
#221
And there you have it. By using the qualifier of "Modern" she was stating she was not
LondonReign2
Oct 2015
#80
Being black is NOTHING like being a self-described "socialist" in our political culture.
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#19
So do you hate Social Security like you think everyone hates "socialist" the way you do?
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#211
MANY of the attacks have been NASTY, mean, and rotten. And it's endless. Bernie would be disgusted.
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#20
Oh, please--I think Sanders would disavow a large percentage of the posts being made in
MADem
Oct 2015
#49
Just like Blackwater "no longer exists", and nor does Xe anymore, but Academi LLC does...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#178
I can, if you don't hold the values for uplifting society as a whole that Bernie speaks of
NorthCarolina
Oct 2015
#13
Your statement is the very hyperbole I mention in the OP. Your mind is LOCKED.
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#21
And Hillary IS PROGRESSIVE and is for the GREATER GOOD too. So, if you can UNlock for a minute:
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#33
The OP just glosses over the "Third Way" issue without any arguements to support the denial.
Dustlawyer
Oct 2015
#30
I have so many friends that tell me that they really like Bernie, but they are going to vote
LiberalArkie
Oct 2015
#44
But manny here argue that Obama is a republican, because he compared some policies to theirs ONCE.
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#194
I think the red-baiting against Obama has ironically defanged the term "socialist"
zazen
Oct 2015
#82
The nuts just throw out "communist", "fascist", "nazi", "socialist" to describe Obama...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#187
There does seem to be a lot of vitriol toward Hillary by telephone Sanders supporters
liberal N proud
Oct 2015
#105
If supporters are a reflection of the candidate then I can't support them
liberal N proud
Oct 2015
#174
Opinions differ on qualifications. I don't think Hillary is qualified.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2015
#146
It has something to do with why kids love the taste of cinnamon toast crunch
Scootaloo
Oct 2015
#161
I mean she was only one of the founders of the DLC, how in the world would someone think she is
TheKentuckian
Oct 2015
#218