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In reply to the discussion: A 2016 Primary Proposal [View all]

marlakay

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37. I agree and think that many of us will vote for Hillary
Fri Feb 20, 2015, 12:31 AM
Feb 2015

Even if we would rather it be someone else.

I have just about given up on the whole process, so few candidates see beyond money, power and greed.

My husband has this fantasy that women will rise up with more power if Hillary wins, but I am not so sure.

I just wish we could all find the spirit we had the day after John Kerry lost when thousands of us gave our real names and dedicated ourselves to not give up.

A 2016 Primary Proposal [View all] H2O Man Feb 2015 OP
---* randys1 Feb 2015 #1
Some people even H2O Man Feb 2015 #14
Well then it should be easy to prove, lets do a poll...let's ask minorities and Women and Gay folks randys1 Feb 2015 #18
No, thank you. H2O Man Feb 2015 #19
YOu would be ashamed to find out if certain groups value their civil rights more than others? randys1 Feb 2015 #20
Er, no. H2O Man Feb 2015 #22
That is a perfect example of what the OP was about. bvar22 Feb 2015 #31
Well, if you're going to take all the fun out of it..... brooklynite Feb 2015 #2
Right. H2O Man Feb 2015 #15
And, insults and attacks against motives are not only counterproductive, they make one less bright. NYC_SKP Feb 2015 #3
Thanks. H2O Man Feb 2015 #16
As always, well said. HappyMe Feb 2015 #4
+1 Scuba Feb 2015 #6
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2015 #17
I'd love it if DUers take your advice. cyberswede Feb 2015 #5
Can't wait! bigwillq Feb 2015 #10
In the 2008 primary, H2O Man Feb 2015 #21
I hope not... Hepburn Feb 2015 #27
I have always felt that a Liberal is one who is willing to listen, to give thought to libdem4life Feb 2015 #7
Well said! H2O Man Feb 2015 #23
But, but... what if I only say I want Warren because I REALLY want RAND PAUL?? beerandjesus Feb 2015 #8
I suspected as much! H2O Man Feb 2015 #34
Hahaha! beerandjesus Feb 2015 #42
K/R Jack Rabbit Feb 2015 #9
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2015 #35
IMO, right now we have a better chance of no primaries. CK_John Feb 2015 #11
I agree. H2O Man Feb 2015 #36
Why, you must prefer that we all group hug and sing Kumbaya together then, hippie-boy. byronius Feb 2015 #12
Darn you! H2O Man Feb 2015 #24
I'm of the following generation that read all the books and went to the Kerouac Conference. byronius Feb 2015 #26
Great resources. H2O Man Feb 2015 #33
My favorite clip of him: byronius Feb 2015 #38
Outstanding! H2O Man Feb 2015 #40
There's going to be a primary? Seriously? I thought there was going to be a coronation. antigop Feb 2015 #13
Well done! H2O Man Feb 2015 #41
I Hear what you are saying... V0ltairesGh0st Feb 2015 #25
Well put. TDale313 Feb 2015 #28
My political message board fantasy is/are ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2015 #29
Geez... Rex Feb 2015 #30
If we can't have rational, civil discourse among ourselves ... Martin Eden Feb 2015 #32
I agree and think that many of us will vote for Hillary marlakay Feb 2015 #37
While your post makes perfect and sense and is thoughtfully laid out Ramses Feb 2015 #39
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