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HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
Tue Jul 21, 2015, 02:10 PM Jul 2015

Colored glasses

There is a post suggesting we go take a look at the Clinton Foundation. As I was looking at all the good stuff they do, it occurred to me most people will reach one of two conclusions. Those who support Clinton will think, "Wow! Look at all this selfless, generous work they're doing to improve our society!" Others will conclude, "This is terrible! She's taking money from corporate interests and using it to buy political loyalty."

In fact, the truth probably lies somewhere in between, and many DUers would admit this if it were not primary election time. A couple people have taken time-outs. Others have posted comments about circular firing squads, etc. Intensity is a good thing when supporting the candidate of your choice, but it does tend to push many people toward places they would not be if they weren't invested in a candidate. I know it's useless to ask people to curb their enthusiasm right now, but there will be a day when this part is over, and we turn our attention to the general election. I hope we can promise ourselves that we will neither gloat excessively, nor trample sour grapes. Don't want to discourage anybody. Just thinking ahead a little bit.

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Colored glasses (Original Post) HassleCat Jul 2015 OP
you scared the crap out of me for a second! n/t luvspeas Jul 2015 #1
But it did get rid of your hiccups didn't it? rock Jul 2015 #2
Sage advice 66 dmhlt Jul 2015 #3
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