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In reply to the discussion: I am getting a bit tired of constant victim status for Hillary [View all]L0oniX
(31,493 posts)113. +1 ...yes that was me that was accused. One of the most ridiculous accusations I've ever seen on DU.
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She's never sought the sympathy vote - she guts it out no matter what is thrown in front of her.
George II
Oct 2015
#90
She lets nothing (words) deter her from fulfilling her personal ambition. Poor thing!
merrily
Oct 2015
#147
Hillary has never claimed victim: She is fighter: She is aware of attacks on her
lewebley3
Oct 2015
#97
Oh, please. She's claimed victim for decades. Vast right wing conspiracy, media, sexism, you name it
merrily
Oct 2015
#148
It's interesting that you would use the word "hysterical" in discussing Clinton's candidacy
Orrex
Oct 2015
#171
The Vast right wring is just a fact: They have never stopped hunting the Clintons
lewebley3
Oct 2015
#193
She's also smarter and tougher than anyone running. I can't wait to see her destroy the repugs.
Laser102
Oct 2015
#167
Didn't you accuse another DUer of being sexist for calling Hillary a chicken?
beam me up scottie
Oct 2015
#3
+1 ...yes that was me that was accused. One of the most ridiculous accusations I've ever seen on DU.
L0oniX
Oct 2015
#113
I also think it's fair to discuss the path of what could be the first woman President.
AlbertCat
Oct 2015
#38
That's why Clinton supporters are so absolutely rabid in their hatred of Sanders
Scootaloo
Oct 2015
#45
Stop right there. I've seen it on both sides and it is time we put a stop to the name-calling.
Bohunk68
Oct 2015
#159
I don't mind her positions being criticized, but much of it is absolutely exaggerated.
olegramps
Oct 2015
#53
I doubt you will find any progressive that will not agree that HRC is tough. But tough
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#130
We live in an authoritarian society where tough is more important than empathy.
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#189
It's an insult to Women, morphing in to a Southerner when in the South, Lost Sleep, cheating hubby,
orpupilofnature57
Oct 2015
#4
NOT play the gender card? Claimed she's a Washington outsider because she's a WOMAN.
magical thyme
Oct 2015
#93
It's JaneyVee's way of saying they don't actually care about Clinton's policies
Scootaloo
Oct 2015
#29
Less a gobbledygook than an article of faith, or a sincerely held belief.
Jester Messiah
Oct 2015
#176
The only reason she is still relevant in any way is because she plays the victim so well. n/t
A Simple Game
Oct 2015
#46
When our founders were also fighting for freedom their enemies, the Loyalists called them
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#194
Fair enough, My father was a struggling business owner, She is part of the 1% ,Those who aspired to
orpupilofnature57
Oct 2015
#117
It's all Image, but when you attach it to her actions it's confusing at best .
orpupilofnature57
Oct 2015
#27
Pretending to have a Southern accent is a way to appease antebellum .
orpupilofnature57
Oct 2015
#118
" March " Megalomaniac talk is a sign of suppressed fear, I fear they'll vote without thinking .
orpupilofnature57
Oct 2015
#28
You would think if they really thought they had the nomination in the bag they would act nicer to
Bernblu
Oct 2015
#161
What are you talking about? Hillary is NOT complaining that people are shouting about her.
pnwmom
Oct 2015
#33
Hillary has taken a lot of heat, much of it not deserved but she still stands tall,
Thinkingabout
Oct 2015
#34
"It's kind of sickening when she uses gender as a qualification and/or a defense"????
George II
Oct 2015
#39
Oh please. Calling out strident, paranoid, speculative accusations is hardly being a victim.
nolabear
Oct 2015
#40
his arm-waving is clearly a patriarchy-benefiting attempt to SEIZE the discourse and
MisterP
Oct 2015
#47
It's laughable. That's why I laughed when I heard it! One the most privileged, wealthy women with
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#51
It's pathetic. Woe is me! The 74 year old Bernie bully said I was shouting, so he's sexist.
in_cog_ni_to
Oct 2015
#64
Poor victim status is just another tool to use for leverage on the gullible for Clinton.
99Forever
Oct 2015
#70
Right now at a point I might just turn Independent from the vile from her camp
PatrynXX
Oct 2015
#74
Doubt you have been defending other Dem's: Attacks the Clinton's are attacks on Dem's
lewebley3
Oct 2015
#99
The comments in this thread rival the kinds of personal insults I see from the right wing.
BlueCheese
Oct 2015
#110
I disagree. I see the constant victim status for Hillary as an endearing quality.
Enthusiast
Oct 2015
#121
You know, when I am dealing with a total jerk, I never think about what gender I'm dealing with.
DrBulldog
Oct 2015
#131
You're not the only one. Women I know react to her constant 'I'm a woman' reminders with
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#134
the hysteria seems to have reached new highs since her Benghazi panel triumph
Skittles
Oct 2015
#139
Exactly. Does anyone think that the real enemies of our country - whomever they might be -
DrBulldog
Oct 2015
#170
Mega rich and one of the most powerful people on the planet...but she's a poor wittle victim...
Bread and Circus
Oct 2015
#183
Hillary wants the Democrats to pull their punches so she can get to the General Election.
Major Hogwash
Oct 2015
#187