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ChiciB1

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157. It's Baffled Me From Day One... BUT I Also Believe Deep
Tue Nov 10, 2015, 10:01 PM
Nov 2015

down somewhere in my soul that "SOME THING'S" gonna happen. As a Boomer I had similar feelings way back then BEFORE we rose up and made our voices heard.

This country is at a tipping point and everywhere I look I'm seeing signs of unrest from older people right down to the ones who are making louder and louder noises. THE MILLENNIALS! There are THREE in my immediate family and as I listen to them talk and interact with them, they aren't like the young people who supported Obama and got out and worked for him. They're more jaded and I think MORE fed up and are unwilling to buy the same old crap.

It's kind of like I was way back when. Could I be imagining this? I suppose so, but something in my gut says what I'm feeling is going to have results. ENOUGH is ENOUGH, we say that here, but for them they might be thinking it's TIME to march, revolt or make our voices heard through our actions.

I'm seeing pockets of many people beginning to stand up and making a lot of noise.

IT COULD BE BERNIE who they will follow. I know what I'm hearing from my circle of younger kids and their friends. Nothing set in stone, but LOTS of angst and realization going on.

TIME WILL TELL!

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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