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99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
4. Yep. That's been baffling me lately as well.
Mon Nov 9, 2015, 10:52 PM
Nov 2015

Yet again, US voters appear to be ready to vote against their own best interests, and love
doing it.

The thing I can't figure the fuck out [View all] hootinholler Nov 2015 OP
Well I guess the person kind of knows what they are getting thus won't be let down. LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #1
Looking forward to some reasoned, intelligent bvf Nov 2015 #2
Sanders is a once-in-a-lifetime candidate PatrickforO Nov 2015 #3
And they fight sooo hard against him. Who was the last Democrat in a primary that people actively Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #24
Anyone who's ever been a frontrunner. BlueCheese Nov 2015 #26
But according to all polls Bernie is not the frontrunner. How do you explain the howling opposition? Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #27
Or close to being a frontrunner. BlueCheese Nov 2015 #30
I don't know, Ed. Maybe, just maybe PatrickforO Nov 2015 #51
Howard Dean, twelve years ago. Still In Wisconsin Nov 2015 #38
Why didn't he run sooner then? treestar Nov 2015 #104
The country was not prepared to vote for a true progressive in 2008. Utopian Leftist Nov 2015 #143
But the country is prepared now treestar Nov 2015 #145
and I agree humbled_opinion Nov 2015 #154
Yep. That's been baffling me lately as well. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #4
Americans are experts at voting in people and then whining about what happens. Look at RKP5637 Nov 2015 #10
The Answer BKH70041 Nov 2015 #5
He's too old. I don't think he'd survive the stress of the job. Seriously. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #6
I like him, but I did wonder about that especially into a 2nd term. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2015 #9
He'll be fine RobertEarl Nov 2015 #14
Yep!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2015 #16
Yeah he'd get to 82 treestar Nov 2015 #103
He seems to be doing just fine with a grueling campaign schedule. winter is coming Nov 2015 #13
Women live longer than men. Bernie's old and out of shape. He looks stooped and frail. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #18
And Hillary has had health problems Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #22
Women _on average_ live longer than men. It's not an absolute. winter is coming Nov 2015 #29
She has/had health problems and is not young. 840high Nov 2015 #68
Ageist much? Fairgo Nov 2015 #112
Hillary's health problems have been worse than Sanders. I'm more concerned about Hill's health tbh. stillwaiting Nov 2015 #114
Old and out of shape? Stooped and frail? Are we really going down this road? Bubzer Nov 2015 #132
6 years younger treestar Nov 2015 #105
Many of my relatives are doing fine in their 80's, then you could look at Carter ... slipslidingaway Nov 2015 #25
Carter isn't under the pressures of being president. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #42
Vote on age, gender or race if that is your criteria, it is not mine. n/t slipslidingaway Nov 2015 #67
Six years difference 1941 v 1947 artislife Nov 2015 #39
He's too young. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #43
O'Malley is only two years youjger than Obama passiveporcupine Nov 2015 #71
Just be honest. floriduck Nov 2015 #116
The stress of the job didn't bother President Raygun fasttense Nov 2015 #48
Probably because Poppy Bush was the de facto president most of Reagan's term jmowreader Nov 2015 #57
Reagan was also exhibiting signs of senility for much of that time Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #99
Post removed Post removed Nov 2015 #59
He looks fine to me fasttense Nov 2015 #73
worst argument ever treestar Nov 2015 #106
Too old? That's a bullshit excuse. Especially since one like him will NOT come along again. onecaliberal Nov 2015 #75
Right on Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #113
Thanks. That pisses me off. onecaliberal Nov 2015 #160
He knows it, if he gets the nomination he will have a great VP with him. LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #152
How does that nonsense endorse humbled_opinion Nov 2015 #155
Some things are too good to be true Renew Deal Nov 2015 #7
Maybe you are trying to over simplify BootinUp Nov 2015 #8
Exactly shenmue Nov 2015 #118
Most people know all politicians "spin," including Bernie. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #11
Cognitive dissonance Hydra Nov 2015 #12
Me too, but I think it has more to do with Bernie being a populist than NorthCarolina Nov 2015 #15
Cause he's not a woman? notadmblnd Nov 2015 #17
I think you got it. 840high Nov 2015 #69
In trying to grasp this as a Canadian I'm always brought around to delrem Nov 2015 #19
I think that is pretty accurate. zeemike Nov 2015 #70
We have a winner ArcticFox Nov 2015 #110
Maybe that isn't universal? Sounds like an assumption. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #20
Maybe it seems like a dose of reality Aerows Nov 2015 #40
Please don't address me like that. We aren't friends. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #50
I am not sorry Aerows Nov 2015 #52
Projection noted. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #53
Peace. Aerows Nov 2015 #55
The Hillary in you speaks volumes. Phlem Nov 2015 #65
It will be fun to watch Bernie lose. You guys make it easy. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #78
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service xmas74 Nov 2015 #86
LOL. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #89
I thought you would enjoy it. xmas74 Nov 2015 #161
... BeanMusical Nov 2015 #88
Sorry your alert failed. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #90
Lol! Sorry but it wasn't me. BeanMusical Nov 2015 #91
*snort* Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #92
Good luck, you're going to need it. BeanMusical Nov 2015 #94
That's right. It might be a strain when Clinton gets 50 pts ahead of Sanders. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #95
Sure, whatever. Now look at that cool animated gif: BeanMusical Nov 2015 #97
Supporting the wealthy and powerful over even common decency. At long last... Romulox Nov 2015 #136
what about when you went after the undocumented immigrants? CreekDog Nov 2015 #163
She is to the left of you CreekDog Nov 2015 #164
Shameful series of posts. You will never live this crap down. nt Romulox Nov 2015 #135
Nope, feeling great! Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #137
You may feel good, but your reputation (and credibility) has been sullied. nt Romulox Nov 2015 #138
For whom? You? LoL Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #139
That you are shameless is abundantly evident. nt Romulox Nov 2015 #141
Calling someone "shameless" is a huge accusation CreekDog Nov 2015 #162
"I am not sorry that I attempted to have civil discourse with you." BeanMusical Nov 2015 #76
That poster has been unmasked. She's a ersatz-socialist who fights for the Status Quo. nt Romulox Nov 2015 #128
This message was self-deleted by its author Phlem Nov 2015 #63
Amen! Phlem Nov 2015 #62
It's possible that not everybody agrees with your assessment of the candidates. BlueCheese Nov 2015 #21
I distrust candidates who inspire cults ConservativeDemocrat Nov 2015 #54
Speaking of people who think they have a monopoly on truth Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #111
You would be wrong ConservativeDemocrat Nov 2015 #119
Because he doesn't have much of a campaign organization pnwmom Nov 2015 #23
What's all this talk about Dem2 Nov 2015 #28
Me 2 hoot. n/t zentrum Nov 2015 #31
It is? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #32
Count me in there as well. nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #33
Want to hear one even weirder? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #34
Now you, Spitfire of ATJ Aerows Nov 2015 #37
What I find disturbing is it still works. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #77
Precisely. Aerows Nov 2015 #93
So THAT'S why everyone says Red States suck.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #96
I live in a red state Aerows Nov 2015 #98
The only way I can picture MS to flip is through rebelious millennials. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #100
I know Aerows Nov 2015 #102
Actual exchange of posts I had with a DUer once. ieoeja Nov 2015 #117
There is absolutely no way I believe Sanders is honest and trustworthy. MohRokTah Nov 2015 #35
That would lead one to ask about your sigline quakerboy Nov 2015 #60
Nobody who seeks public office is honest and trustworthy MohRokTah Nov 2015 #82
I feel sad for you. mac56 Nov 2015 #120
My experience has been that politicians who push populism are the most... MohRokTah Nov 2015 #122
So you think Clinton is dishonest and untrustworthy? nt. druidity33 Nov 2015 #153
So why would you even bother voting for a presidential candidate? quakerboy Nov 2015 #166
Dishonest and trustworthy as they are, they affect my life and the lives of everybody. eom MohRokTah Nov 2015 #167
So do many things quakerboy Nov 2015 #168
And Hillary is? Fawke Em Nov 2015 #74
See post #82 eom MohRokTah Nov 2015 #84
I'm puzzled, too. Aerows Nov 2015 #36
It's easier to forgive someone for being wrong than for being right Fumesucker Nov 2015 #44
That is one bloody amazing observation. snagglepuss Nov 2015 #144
I read it somewhere a number of years ago and it definitely resonated with me Fumesucker Nov 2015 #149
It's not puzzling to me. Warren Stupidity Nov 2015 #158
You thought people cared about policy? Prism Nov 2015 #41
What if I think ted cruz is honest and trustworthy alc Nov 2015 #45
No. But that's just a weird question. Is he honest and right? Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #121
Some responses in this thread are ludirous... Thespian2 Nov 2015 #46
I don't get it either. As a Latina Bernie speaks of things that matter to me. Autumn Nov 2015 #47
Same here my friend. Phlem Nov 2015 #49
Look up thread with my discussion Aerows Nov 2015 #61
No explanation would satisfy you. Suffice it to say, a clear majority of Democrats favor HRC. Lil Missy Nov 2015 #56
I know right!? Phlem Nov 2015 #66
you're not alone in this marym625 Nov 2015 #58
The fact is Sanders is no more honest than Clinton BainsBane Nov 2015 #64
997 olddots Nov 2015 #72
Kick and R BeanMusical Nov 2015 #79
1) Because this is the country that elected G.W. Bush twice ... waldo.c Nov 2015 #80
see #80 : ) waldo.c Nov 2015 #81
That and five bucks lovemydog Nov 2015 #83
Clinton never voted for the bankruptcy law and would have voted NO BlueStateLib Nov 2015 #85
You sure about that? Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #101
Yes, BlueStateLib Nov 2015 #108
Clinton did not vote because she was visiting Bill in the hospital Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #109
media 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #87
huh? Those who say that are pretty much equivalent with the Bernie side treestar Nov 2015 #107
did you read the article today about how Bernie.... grasswire Nov 2015 #126
Still doesn't address how treestar Nov 2015 #146
Bernie has certainly figured out how to win votes in Vermont. Nye Bevan Nov 2015 #147
Some people always vote against their best interests. in_cog_ni_to Nov 2015 #115
Progressives are excited about a progressive candidate fbc Nov 2015 #123
IMHO, life is a series of puzzles. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #124
The other constant complaint: "They're bought and paid for. They owe their donors." merrily Nov 2015 #125
Yep I've heard that one too. n/t hootinholler Nov 2015 #131
I don't get it either Faux pas Nov 2015 #127
Bernie is doing remarkably well LiberalLovinLug Nov 2015 #129
If you listened to enough lies then hearing truth is always going to be omnipotent nolabels Nov 2015 #130
Maybe cannabis_flower Nov 2015 #133
You are operating under the fallacy that HRC supporters are backing a potential leader Android3.14 Nov 2015 #134
There is a famous quote somewhere about people prefering illusions snagglepuss Nov 2015 #140
It's like you hit a root nerve or something... Utopian Leftist Nov 2015 #142
Americans always vote for the best liar. Kokonoe Nov 2015 #148
It's not really that hard. We've raise a lot of authoritarians in America. rhett o rick Nov 2015 #150
Hillary supporters care more about their emotional attachment to their hero Maedhros Nov 2015 #151
Color Me Confused... WillyT Nov 2015 #156
It's Baffled Me From Day One... BUT I Also Believe Deep ChiciB1 Nov 2015 #157
It defies logic. 99Forever Nov 2015 #159
Because people are lying when they say they want a candidate who tells the truth. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2015 #165
Because LWolf Nov 2015 #169
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