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79. A very reasoned, polite, thoughtful rebuttal. I wish there were more people like you.........

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Tue Jun 16, 2015, 05:12 PM

Jun 2015

And of course, I would vote for whoever the candidate ends up being.

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Ok....I've made up my mind.....I can't support Hillary... [View all] clarice Jun 2015 OP

Your opinions are quite valid. I have some of my own too as to Cleita Jun 2015 #1

there was a thread talking about reporters getting kicked out of Hillary's roguevalley Jun 2015 #193

"minus zero tolerance" you nailed it. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #220

She went to Florida while drilling came up last week and had NO COMMENT on FLA shore drilling! TheNutcracker Jun 2015 #253

"BERNIE SANDERS MAKES ME *WANT* TO VOTE" Bubzer Jun 2015 #287

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Don't worry about the Rollie Eyes cartoon. bvar22 Jun 2015 #12

Thanks, I was wondering. lol clarice Jun 2015 #17

"LOL" is all posts like that deserve. bvar22 Jun 2015 #26

We aren't talking The Boondocks here either. More a lame, dumbed down mix of Beavis and Butthead, TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #291

If it wasn't for the site-provided smilies, you'd probably never hear from some folks again. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2015 #146

I'm loving this! GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #181

it is a rebuttal but actually putting it into words would get alerted on Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #127

Nonsense. bvar22 Jun 2015 #142

ok if you say so Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #145

If someone at DU... bvar22 Jun 2015 #150

well that's you, not everyone wants to be you. no offense to you Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #151

I don't want anyone else "to be me". bvar22 Jun 2015 #153

That's odd svpadgham Jun 2015 #179

Yes Roy Rolling Jun 2015 #242

You know its easy to get a hide on posts that dont violate ANY of the standards. 7962 Jun 2015 #184

You were hidden for racism RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #218

Ha! Please show me my post that was hidden for "racism". 7962 Jun 2015 #223

Just like your old buddy Rhinodawg RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #224

What does that tell me? Whoever he is, he's gone. As are many. 7962 Jun 2015 #226

I appreciate the Show Post feature. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #221

You can't rain on my parade. 840high Jun 2015 #102

I would never do that....clown make up washes off too easily. nt clarice Jun 2015 #111

I was responding to Mr. Roll Eyes. 840high Jun 2015 #191

So sorry !!!! nt clarice Jun 2015 #249

1 trick pony corkhead Jun 2015 #176

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #188

* L0oniX Jun 2015 #238

Obviously, you are a privileged voter and not a minority. Must be nice. morningfog Jun 2015 #3

Saw that one. That post made me . . . pa28 Jun 2015 #163

They usually more or less translate to, "If you don't do as I want, you are the scum of the earth." merrily Jun 2015 #201

Me, too. It just looks like a rope-a-dope at worse or gauging the political winds at best.... marble falls Jun 2015 #4

You are not alone in those feelings. nt NewSystemNeeded Jun 2015 #5

wheeew. Thanks nt clarice Jun 2015 #37

Not a "basher"? yallerdawg Jun 2015 #6

I hope that was sarcasm. nt clarice Jun 2015 #18

Of course! yallerdawg Jun 2015 #21

Thanks, can't be sure sometimes. lol nt clarice Jun 2015 #36

Hillary is not Bill upaloopa Jun 2015 #7

How about a comparison of Hillary to Hillary Rilgin Jun 2015 #13

That's why i said IN MY OPINION !!!! nt clarice Jun 2015 #32

I think you are responding to wrong post Rilgin Jun 2015 #48

oooops you are right. So sorry. nt clarice Jun 2015 #52

No Problem at Alll (NT) Rilgin Jun 2015 #54

"Hillary is not Bill" Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2015 #159

My opinion is that the "current" version of H... Blus4u Jun 2015 #77

I think that you might be 100% right on. nt clarice Jun 2015 #85

exactly passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #94

Nail, meet hammer!.... N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #100

THIS! ^^^^^^ SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #112

Yes, my opinion too. rosesaylavee Jun 2015 #186

Sure werent seeing anything BEFORE that. nt 7962 Jun 2015 #187

It also had a lot to do with the strength of the "Draft Warren" movement. merrily Jun 2015 #205

Thanks Merrily demwing Jun 2015 #231

I believe folks should look at her.. sendero Jun 2015 #216

Nailed it! L0oniX Jun 2015 #241

Can't say this often enough passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #88

~THIS!~ yuiyoshida Jun 2015 #140

+1 nt rbnyc Jun 2015 #183

That is one very good post. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #222

I will reconsider my opinion that she is not as progressive as Bernie when she JDPriestly Jun 2015 #126

Just a thought Thespian2 Jun 2015 #173

aka, hope for trickle down. merrily Jun 2015 #206

We need leaders who get things as important as war, RIGHT when it is critical. We need leaders who sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #131

X2 ctsnowman Jun 2015 #227

She's independent. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2015 #158

No, it's not just wrong. merrily Jun 2015 #203

why did you ban me from the bernie group ? stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #229

I didn't block you from the group. I was not even a host when you got blocked. merrily Jun 2015 #233

i supporting Bernie for President stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #237

Both those statements are obviously untrue. merrily Jun 2015 #240

yes i do have a link stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #245

So, no link. Didn't think so. merrily Jun 2015 #246

Is she pro Palestine or Pro Israel???????????? leftofcool Jun 2015 #8

Does she kick puppies or hit them with a stick ... JoePhilly Jun 2015 #14

Not that I know of...but every dog has his day. nt clarice Jun 2015 #23

Does she have boxes in her garage? bvar22 Jun 2015 #34

No, I think that's where Lanny lives. lol nt clarice Jun 2015 #46

Nope but she did vote to go into Iraq shedevil69taz Jun 2015 #51

As did John Kerry. JoePhilly Jun 2015 #170

Is he running in the Democratic primary again? If not why is his vote even relevant to this thread? merrily Jun 2015 #204

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Did I say that I didn't support Bill ???!!! sheesh..slaps her own forehead. nt clarice Jun 2015 #19

I'll say it: bvar22 Jun 2015 #124

Exactly. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2015 #164

Don't lose hope, we can do this! haikugal Jun 2015 #182

Nope, you are not allowed to your opinion. If you don't vote for her, you're... NightWatcher Jun 2015 #9

I think you nailed it, nt clarice Jun 2015 #20

Assigning oppression certainly seems to be the new vogue LanternWaste Jun 2015 #29

Playing the role of the victim and lashing out at critics as haters is the new modus operandi NightWatcher Jun 2015 #35

Oh brother, is it ever. hifiguy Jun 2015 #81

I'm surprised that the Clinton supporters… Efilroft Sul Jun 2015 #282

Yes including the fictitious claim that only 10-15 Clinton supporters are left on DU davidpdx Jun 2015 #213

no you vote for whomever you want to in the primary then you vote for the winner of that Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #132

+1 Jamaal510 Jun 2015 #174

Wasn't it "her turn" in 2008? tonybgood Jun 2015 #152

Shouldn't you mention, Paka Jun 2015 #166

I truly like Hillary. But it's sad how she embarrass herself and the Democratic Party every day Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #10

Well, but if she did, SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #116

No bashing from me! I've got too many bruises calimary Jun 2015 #11

+1nt clarice Jun 2015 #15

THIS! ^^^^^^ SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #119

Totally! If it winds up being Bernie, I am IN. I calimary Jun 2015 #141

I will vote for whomever the democratic candidate is. A republican in the WH will spell RKP5637 Jun 2015 #139

I've asked this question a number of times, that if Hillary Purrfessor Jun 2015 #154

I live in a solid blue state, and as such, will vote my conscience in that scenario. frylock Jun 2015 #161

I'm in Ohio. So I will vote for the Democratic nominee. Purrfessor Jun 2015 #169

It's not even about purple states: merrily Jun 2015 #208

Why should I be forced to pick the lesser of two evils - SCOTUS nominees? Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #190

If it matters not to you that two liberal justices could be replaced... Purrfessor Jun 2015 #277

I constantly remind anyone reading madokie Jun 2015 #200

I would hope all Democrats share your view. Vote one's Purrfessor Jun 2015 #279

I think it would kill it at this point madokie Jun 2015 #280

As do I. And even with a Democratic president it will continue... Purrfessor Jun 2015 #283

You mean "Bernie supporters" see no reason to answer to you, even though you have merrily Jun 2015 #211

. stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #230

So you want to judge me by the number of DU posts I've made... Purrfessor Jun 2015 #276

Do you sometimes feel that you are being held hostage... bvar22 Jun 2015 #284

Yeah, because 25 million jobs and the longest peacetime is so horrible. JaneyVee Jun 2015 #16

Here they come !!!!!!! nt clarice Jun 2015 #28

Armed with facts!!! JaneyVee Jun 2015 #56

Well, if you have all of the facts..... clarice Jun 2015 #59

You nailed it. mylye2222 Jun 2015 #104

Um, all I did was respond. Enough with all this "responding" stuff eh? JaneyVee Jun 2015 #168

Yes commandant...I will stop all this "responding stuff" immediately *does her best goose step*. nt clarice Jun 2015 #260

This message was self-deleted by its author Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #138

and prison's for profit and a huge leap heaven05 Jun 2015 #78

Bravo. Nailed it. hifiguy Jun 2015 #89

so, 25 million jobs. passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #97

25 million jobs what? zeemike Jun 2015 #103

I thought she is her own person Doctor_J Jun 2015 #109

OUCH !!! wish I had thought of that one. nt clarice Jun 2015 #115

I get the feeling this is going to be the same back and forth as vi5 Jun 2015 #121

You don't see the irony in your post? JaneyVee Jun 2015 #167

Is she running as her own person, or on her husband's resume'? If she Exilednight Jun 2015 #113

Ok, now I'm confused (happens easily)... tjl148 Jun 2015 #155

Well... kenfrequed Jun 2015 #263

I wish supporters would decide which way it is. If it is negative then it is misogyny but if it is a TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #157

"Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Emerson. "So is foolish inconsistency." merrily Jun 2015 #210

I might be prone to the former but I'll live with it over rudderless. TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #297

Yes, I've noticed. I like your stands. merrily Jun 2015 #298

and I your's TheKentuckian Jun 2015 #299

Bill promised "2 for the price of 1"; the Clintons delivered on that promise. Divernan Jun 2015 #214

I assume you mean in the primaries whatthehey Jun 2015 #22

Exactly. nt clarice Jun 2015 #25

I'll vote for her heaven05 Jun 2015 #86

A very "look at me!...please!" OP LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #24

Either that was the famed British "dry sense of humor" or your being kind of a jerk. nt clarice Jun 2015 #27

I can assure you I wasn't attempting to be humorous. LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #31

Then the other option is valid. nt clarice Jun 2015 #39

Sticks and stones, darling LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #40

It always facsinates me when I meet someone who..... clarice Jun 2015 #42

The British Surrender at Yorktown, 1781 jtuck004 Jun 2015 #69

Brilliant !!!!!!! lololol nt clarice Jun 2015 #73

It's not your opinion LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #107

I've got an idea....just have a Cinton burger.....then regurgitate your nonsense on DU. nt clarice Jun 2015 #108

I think it is option #2 peacebird Jun 2015 #38

lol. Brilliant. # 2 it is. nt clarice Jun 2015 #41

Funny, that's exactly how I read your reply peacebird Jun 2015 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jun 2015 #43

Have some irony with your tea and comeuppance? L0oniX Jun 2015 #243

None of these candidates can throw stones uponit7771 Jun 2015 #30

So what happens in November 2016 philosslayer Jun 2015 #44

Back off Jack !!! You don't want me to embarrass you in public. nt clarice Jun 2015 #49

uhh.... I have no idea what you're talking about. philosslayer Jun 2015 #53

Sorry slayer....they are coming at me so fast that i'm getting confused. My apologies.nt clarice Jun 2015 #55

I'm for Bernie but if she get the nom I will vote for her...and I think most Bernie followers feel movonne Jun 2015 #83

right !!!!!!????? I don't understand the animosity. nt clarice Jun 2015 #92

Yay! Bernie is the real deal. azmom Jun 2015 #45

So are you also saying that if he loses, you won't vote for Hillary? n/t Adrahil Jun 2015 #57

You REALLY need to pay more attention !!!! nt clarice Jun 2015 #64

Well I am going to support Bernie Kalidurga Jun 2015 #47

I think so too. nt clarice Jun 2015 #50

You'd rather have a Republican? Adrahil Jun 2015 #58

Good God !!!!!! What is your problem???? Go clean your room !!!!! nt clarice Jun 2015 #61

You said you can't support her. I assumed that means in the generals too... Adrahil Jun 2015 #65

No....your thought process were incomplete. nt clarice Jun 2015 #67

Well, one thing I've learned here. The Primaries certainly bring out the best in people. lol nt clarice Jun 2015 #70

It sure does... I never expected to see the animosity... Adrahil Jun 2015 #189

Thanks Adrahil nt clarice Jun 2015 #261

OP just said they DIDN'T want Hillary! [nt] Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #160

+1 L0oniX Jun 2015 #244

LOL Javaman Jun 2015 #268

Look, I am not a fan, far from it rufus dog Jun 2015 #60

What......???????? I was voicing my opinion. Don't be such a fascist. nt clarice Jun 2015 #62

You call the poster a fascist while complaining about attacks? yardwork Jun 2015 #285

+100 heaven05 Jun 2015 #95

Cool story, but can you explain RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #63

I'm sorry....explain what....my opinion ?? nt clarice Jun 2015 #66

Miracles, yo! RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #68

Huh? Are you replying to the right op? nt clarice Jun 2015 #71

It sounds more personal than anything about the issues treestar Jun 2015 #72

Perhaps you are right...just a feeling that I have. nt clarice Jun 2015 #76

"I don't get the trusting issue part. You can hold her feet to the fire." passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #101

Wouldn't that be the case with any POTUS? treestar Jun 2015 #247

I would say not all POTUS have been the same passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #289

I feel basically the same way. I like her a lot. I just happen to like Bernie more. BlueJazz Jun 2015 #74

Another polite, thoughtful response. Thanks you. nt clarice Jun 2015 #80

This is only in regards to the primaries I hope? Xyzse Jun 2015 #75

A very reasoned, polite, thoughtful rebuttal. I wish there were more people like you......... clarice Jun 2015 #79

We're very cool then. Xyzse Jun 2015 #84

Way cool!!!! nt clarice Jun 2015 #87

Good. I am with you on this. I will vote for Bernie in our primary but if HRC is CTyankee Jun 2015 #96

Ditto to your OP. SoapBox Jun 2015 #82

Thanks, I'm needing all the help I can get....simply for stating an opinion. nt clarice Jun 2015 #90

I am sorry you feel that way. Good luck to your candidate./NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #91

Good luck to ALL of us. nt clarice Jun 2015 #93

So, what are you for? GeorgeGist Jun 2015 #98

The best candidate for the job.nt clarice Jun 2015 #105

Happy to have you! 840high Jun 2015 #99

Thanks....I really needed that. lol nt clarice Jun 2015 #106

Thanks for having the intestinal fortitude to post this. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #110

Thanks, I didn't mean to stir up such a hornets nest. Liberals are supposed to be tolerant..nt clarice Jun 2015 #114

Oh, it's not that much of a hornets' nest SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #117

crossing fingers....thanks girl. nt clarice Jun 2015 #118

I agree...8 years of peace and prosperity were absolute hell! joeybee12 Jun 2015 #120

8 years of peace & prosperity? bvar22 Jun 2015 #134

Thanks for the post... joeybee12 Jun 2015 #135

Devoid of facts. bvar22 Jun 2015 #149

Ended welfare as we know it and lobbied for repeal of Glass Steagall, which led to collapse of merrily Jun 2015 #209

you forgot giving china most favored nation trading status. nt Javaman Jun 2015 #270

I'm sure I forget to mention lots of things. That's why I love my fellow posters so much. merrily Jun 2015 #273

cheers. :) nt Javaman Jun 2015 #274

Thanks, and to you as well. merrily Jun 2015 #275

Or Sanders, or O'Malley, or Chafee... demmiblue Jun 2015 #122

Hey Clarice maybe you will like yuiyoshida Jun 2015 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #125

Then don't, but I would hope in the general election you vote Democratic still_one Jun 2015 #128

Clinton does seem to be anointed .. ananda Jun 2015 #129

IMHO 40RatRod Jun 2015 #130

She voted for the Iraq War. sulphurdunn Jun 2015 #133

it's a show-stopper for me Skittles Jun 2015 #215

Yes, and to add insult to injury sulphurdunn Jun 2015 #232

+1 nt Javaman Jun 2015 #272

Y'all are posting in a thread! RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #136

I must admit, I do not trust Ms. Clinton either... TheProgressive Jun 2015 #137

You can't now...but you will come two Novembers from now. ileus Jun 2015 #143

Pardon me but aren't you against a minimum wage hike? Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #144

I've never seen a liberal opinion from that poster RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #147

This thread is funny. Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #148

it's consistent with the polls, those who are liberal tend to be more supportive JI7 Jun 2015 #207

You missed my point, which would be hidden if I actually stated it. Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #217

I agree, can't vote Clinton either raindaddy Jun 2015 #156

its 2015 NOT 2016 and are you a DEMOCRAT? any vote other is a REPUBLICAN VOTE. PERIOD. bunch of cry pansypoo53219 Jun 2015 #162

You should read post #79 and then apologize to the op. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #171

Thanks Scottie. nt clarice Jun 2015 #264

You stated it very clearly, Paka Jun 2015 #165

Thank you Paka. nt clarice Jun 2015 #250

Thank You for Yet Another "Is She or Is She Not" Post. Gamecock Lefty Jun 2015 #172

Agree on all points. joanbarnes Jun 2015 #175

I'm not a huge Hillary fan either, but...... Booster Jun 2015 #177

No agenda? longship Jun 2015 #178

Gee, it helps me. zentrum Jun 2015 #180

So I should keep my opinions to myself? What do Women know about this "Politics bidness"nt clarice Jun 2015 #251

Who posted anything about women? longship Jun 2015 #265

sorry longship....woke up on the wrong side this morning........ clarice Jun 2015 #266

Of course I will. longship Jun 2015 #267

Thanks can you send me one long distance? lol clarice Jun 2015 #269

It is on its way, my friend. longship Jun 2015 #271

Got it !!! Arrived in good shape. lol clarice Jun 2015 #281

I won't support her either. n/t PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #185

C'mon, cut the woman some slack tularetom Jun 2015 #192

Because there's not a dime's worth of difference between Al Gore and George Bush greenman3610 Jun 2015 #194

Your sarcasm aside...Neither Bush nor Gore apply to this thread. nt clarice Jun 2015 #262

Welcome to the dogpile. Enjoy your stay. McCamy Taylor Jun 2015 #195

I grew to dislike her during the 2008 primary, but... gateley Jun 2015 #196

To say, at this point, that you can't vote for Hilary if she gets on the ballot in Nov is absurd... Moonwalk Jun 2015 #197

What I should have said was that I can't support Hillary in the primaries. nt clarice Jun 2015 #259

I can't suppoert her in the primary eridani Jun 2015 #198

You are right on point and you have the right to support the candidate akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #199

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #202

You have every right to express your opinion. Now, bow before Zod, missy. merrily Jun 2015 #212

Ok *does a full fledged Southern curtsy* how was that? lol, clarice Jun 2015 #252

Gotta go with clarice on this. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #219

Maybe you should vote for Ralph Nader.... Mustellus Jun 2015 #225

At least your reasons are better than people that blame DU's supporters. Bonobo Jun 2015 #234

"The Clinton Experience" Progressive dog Jun 2015 #235

You are very welcome. nt clarice Jun 2015 #254

So at DEMOCRATIC Underground, rather than throwing your support behind a Democrat... onehandle Jun 2015 #236

poster was saying SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #248

Please re-read my post. You missed it the first time. nt clarice Jun 2015 #256

I read it again SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #278

Yeah, that is where I get pissed off, but I am tired of talking to those people, I will randys1 Jun 2015 #257

Please re-read my OP again, you missed it the first time. nt clarice Jun 2015 #255

So at DEMOCRATIC Underground, clarice DID throw her support behind a Democrat... Autumn Jun 2015 #294

Good for you One of the 99 Jun 2015 #239

Please re-read my op. You missed it the first time...... clarice Jun 2015 #258

Didn't miss anything. One of the 99 Jun 2015 #286

Dude (or Dude-et). The poster is talking about the primary d_legendary1 Jun 2015 #290

I hope so. nt One of the 99 Jun 2015 #293

Are you talking about the primary or the general or both? nt pnwmom Jun 2015 #288

Primaries....should have said that in the OP. nt clarice Jun 2015 #296

I've made up my mind too! Lisa D Jun 2015 #292

I am not going to vote for any candidate that is backed by the oligarchy. L0oniX Jun 2015 #295