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Indepatriot

Indepatriot's Journal
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June 16, 2015

To be clear, I have no intention of allowing anyone to lie about or smear Sanders

without engaging them. I'm merely saying I will do so with facts and calm, respectful debate, and allow the HRC fanatics to hang themselves with their own rope. Grandma was right about catchin' more flies with honey than with vinegar, and I sincerely believe that a big chink of Hillary's fans (the ones who aren't half-crazy) are still up for grabs. If we conduct ourselves like Bernie does, debate the issues and tell the truth without resorting to getting drawn into a pissing contest we can help win over some folks whose support will be greatly appreciated. I'll follow Bernie's lead on this, as his conduct so far is incredible.

June 15, 2015

An Appeal to follow Senator Sanders laudable example and take the High Road.

I'll start by saying I'm as guilty as anyone here when it comes to flaming/baiting HRCs more fanatical fans here on DU. If I've had 16oz of organic french roast I'm ready, willing and able to pick apart their often inane posts and comments about why Hillary's inevitable/the only one who can beat the republicans/has "earned" her turn/it's time for a woman in the white house/she's the second coming of Bubba (god help us)/she's a "fighter" for the middle class/etc..... I'm stating today that I'll not piss on any HRC threads. Period. If they attack Senator Sanders I will stand up for him in a dignified and factual manner, without my usual snark and vitriol. I will follow Bernie's laudable example and treat HRCs supporters with respect, no matter how removed from reality a given post may be. Bernie is an EXTRAORDINARY candidate and has inspired me to follow his example. I will debate in a respectful manner when a Bernie thread is attacked by Clintonians, but I will not seek to humiliate or denigrate them or their often-misguided opinions. Senator Sanders rejects such tactics and from now on so will I. This man is playing the game by a different set of rules and we, as his supporters, owe it to him to operate in a similar manner. I am appealing to all of DU's Sanders supporters to take the high road. Let's let the Clintonian's have their party and believe what they care to about Hillary. We can still have fun and rally the troops by staying positive, and the truth of the matter is we'll need those votes in the general. I'd be willing to bet that if we can stay civil and positive, just like Bernie has, we can actually win over some HRC fans BEFORE the primary. We are blessed with an EXTRAORDINARY candidate, let's live up to the high standards he's setting. WE CAN DO THIS!!

June 15, 2015

Integrity is in short supply in the political arena.

People know it when they see it. The more Senator Sanders gets his message out, the more Americans will be drawn to his integrity. I'll go ahead right now and say it: Bernie Sanders will be the next President of The United States.

June 15, 2015

When does the primary voting start?

If it's not this Thursday, I do believe it's possible the numbers may be a little different by the time the actual votes are cast.

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