February 13, 2016

For the first time, I just became a Star member! (I needed a few). Couldn't afford many,

but the first three have been passed out, to long-time DU'ers whose posts and opinions have particularly stricken a chord with me over and over again. Thank you, ALL DU'ers for exercising your rights, exchanging ideas, and for caring enough to even participate, in a society with woefully low participation numbers. This year I have donated to 4 candidates now, one twice, and I have now donated to DU. I truly hope, that whichever candidate wins the primary, we CRUSH the Republicans in the general. Now is a moment in history when we could really set some boundaries, stop Republicans in their tracks, maybe even reverse some of the criminality that has creeped firmly into our midst. It could be a wave election. I hope our candidates have coat tails. Rock on! Register people to vote! Engage everyone! I've got just a few hearts left. Can't wait to bestow them upon a few others! Peace.

February 13, 2016

Too Harsh?...

February 12, 2016

Yeah. It happened years ago. In fact, i called him several times to urge him to run, way back when

...

But

THIS:

February 12, 2016

I just wanted to say "Thank you!" to whomever gave me a heart! It really means a lot to me.

I am disabled and on a super-limited income. I watch the hearts with great interest. It breaks my own heart to not be able to afford to pass out a few myself. I did manage to pull a few dollars together this week, but I spent them on candidates- there to be exact! I hope you all understand this was more important to me. Thanks again, and have fun, everyone! (PS: I have been here at DU since day one. I just don't post as much as some others).

February 11, 2016

Hold me Closer, Bernie Sanders (parody) Tribute

February 7, 2016

Bigger feminist?

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February 7, 2016

If Bernie Sanders loses, his backers may not be there for Hillary Clinton in November

Gio Vanecchia is so enamored of Bernie Sanders that he made a five-hour drive with his wife and infant son from South Jersey on Saturday morning to catch a glimpse of the progressive firebrand.

But what if Sanders loses the Democratic nomination? Asked whether he will be there to vote for the Democrat in November should Sanders falter, the 34-year-old union mechanic reacts as if the question is insane. There is not a chance, he insists, that he would ever support Hillary Clinton.

“She’s establishment,” Vanecchia said. “Most of the guys I work with think she’s a criminal.”

Usually, that sort of primary-season hostility means little when the general election rolls around. Even after bitter battles, voters generally coalesce around the goal of beating the opposing party.
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more: http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-clinton-sanders-20160206-story.html
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February 7, 2016

Clinton Campaign Has No Answer Yet on Releasing Speeches to Goldman

*(posting here to avoid any dupe)

A spokesman says the campaign is still looking into release as Clinton comes under attack for her Wall Street ties.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign Friday wouldn't say whether she will release transcripts of speeches she gave to Wall Street firms, a day after she was questioned about it at the final Democratic debate before the New Hampshire primary.

"We will look into releasing her speeches," Clinton press secretary Brian Fallon said in a statement to Bloomberg, declining to further elaborate.

The statement echoed Clinton's response to a question about the transcripts during a debate Thursday night with Bernie Sanders, her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination.

In an appearance on MSNBC, Fallon said the campaign needed to "see what transcripts exist, make sure they're available still."

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more at link: http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-02-05/clinton-campaign-has-no-answer-yet-on-releasing-speeches-to-goldman

(* I sense a "we didn't retain those records" excuse coming next)

February 1, 2016

This third-shifter is going to bed. Tonight's the night!

I mostly hated this song, yet it popped into my head. I will see you all this evening for whatever comes at caucus.

February 1, 2016

Not sure if anyone has posted this or not:

Not sure what to make of all this. At first blush it sure does appear there could be some issues here. She actually sounds legit, not hysterical.