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134. I am applying "rigorous analysis" to your posts... (nt)

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9 Devastating Quotes That Show Hillary Clinton Still Won't Take Responsibility for Her Loss [View all] ehrnst Sep 2017 OP

She has more honesty, honor and humanity than ALL OF HER CHALLENGERS combined. NurseJackie Sep 2017 #1

+ZILLION! democratisphere Sep 2017 #3

Damn straight. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #10

+ a million! BlueMTexpat Sep 2017 #36

Not over it either. Probably never. Maybe PTSD. Sick & Alice11111 Sep 2017 #142

Nor am I, Alice11111. calimary Sep 2017 #146

Gowdy still wants to investigate her emails. Any major Alice11111 Sep 2017 #162

Something else most republi-CONS stand for: calimary Sep 2017 #169

Yes. There is that back to the simple fun times of rhe 50s, Alice11111 Sep 2017 #170

If only .... eom BlueMTexpat Sep 2017 #168

Amen shenmue Sep 2017 #44

And she has integrity Maven Sep 2017 #49

Yep Me. Sep 2017 #52

Bingo...I'm still with her as well iluvtennis Sep 2017 #65

Yes, she does! NastyRiffraff Sep 2017 #68

yes she does grantcart Sep 2017 #139

Yes we are! lunamagica Sep 2017 #143

I am not a blind zealot. I voted 4 her and onit2day Sep 2017 #155

Absolutely Sparkly Sep 2017 #164

Just another shining example of how and why Democrats can't get together to win elections. democratisphere Sep 2017 #2

Because she took responsibility, despite what her detractors rant? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #8

Horseshit. GoCubsGo Sep 2017 #97

"After hearing repeatedly that some people didnt like my voice". This makes me feel sick. nt LexVegas Sep 2017 #4

yeah, that one stuck out to me, too. mopinko Sep 2017 #12

and morning jo and mica talked about her book with the same... samnsara Sep 2017 #5

+100 narnian60 Sep 2017 #58

++++++++++ agree. Have the Morning Joe folks learned nothing from the monstrosity in the WH iluvtennis Sep 2017 #66

These two whores Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #165

Why omit the opening paragraph that lets readers know this is satire? procon Sep 2017 #6

Because there is a limit to the amount I can quote. ehrnst Sep 2017 #9

The limit is four paragraphs, which you exceeded Orrex Sep 2017 #11

I thought the limit had been expanded to five paragraphs. Is that not right? StevieM Sep 2017 #29

I could easily be incorrect Orrex Sep 2017 #32

Perhaps I should consult you when I need to choose what exerpts to include. ehrnst Sep 2017 #90

That would certainly improve your posts, yes. Orrex Sep 2017 #92

Oh please... you ran out of room, really? LOL nt procon Sep 2017 #13

Sorry to have offended you so deeply so early. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #22

Some will manage to BlueMTexpat Sep 2017 #39

YOU DID IT ALL WRONG!!! lapucelle Sep 2017 #110

Don't listen to those criticizing you for not SAYING your headline was irony. pangaia Sep 2017 #42

good point.. JHan Sep 2017 #55

I've had people wack me several times for it.. even got a hide or 2 over the last 6-8 months. pangaia Sep 2017 #60

It shouldn't, but emotions are still raw. The Mouth Sep 2017 #64

How could anyone not know that BainsBane Sep 2017 #30

I got it by the second or third one... Orrex Sep 2017 #33

I didn't even have to read the excerpts... Pacifist Patriot Sep 2017 #34

Same here. The intent was obvious in the word choice. Beartracks Sep 2017 #40

Tell me about it. pangaia Sep 2017 #45

See the responses? It looks like a lot of people were needlessly tricked. nt procon Sep 2017 #63

So we're all supposed to write for the lowest common denominator? NastyRiffraff Sep 2017 #69

"tricked" oh, my. A lot more seemed to get it, and laugh. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #96

Since you subsequently edited your OP to add a cautionary alert about satire, procon Sep 2017 #120

Tricked!!! OMG. ehrnst Sep 2017 #136

I think it is pretty obvious that it is irony. pangaia Sep 2017 #38

How could anyone read this and not know it's sarcastic? bluepen Sep 2017 #48

... LexVegas Sep 2017 #62

Because it was stunningly obvious to anyone who can read? Ninsianna Sep 2017 #113

Yay. I knew the sarcasm police would be around at some point. phleshdef Sep 2017 #125

I cannot imagine the strength of character mcar Sep 2017 #7

I am sure there are a few millions reasons to relive the book. berksdem Sep 2017 #25

Or "write" and promote two books BainsBane Sep 2017 #28

So, is it only HRC who's to be criticized mcar Sep 2017 #51

i really don't understand berksdem Sep 2017 #84

K mcar Sep 2017 #152

Yes, she got millions more votes than any of her opponents, so her popularity R B Garr Sep 2017 #59

OK, but how much time did she spend bashing the Democratic Party? Bleacher Creature Sep 2017 #14

I think you might take out the sarcasm thingy as bait and see what happens.. pangaia Sep 2017 #46

It's sad that we need the "sarcasm" gif on this site. bluepen Sep 2017 #50

Please stop flibbitygiblets Sep 2017 #15

Did you read the quotes? (spoiler - it's satire) (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #19

Nope, had enough. Not clicking on these anymore flibbitygiblets Sep 2017 #23

Then use trash thread. Nt BainsBane Sep 2017 #31

That involves clicking on them, doesn't it? ehrnst Sep 2017 #89

Thank you! flibbitygiblets Sep 2017 #167

Isn't the DNC blamed as the entire explanation for one loss? R B Garr Sep 2017 #53

Yep. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #88

Stop what? johnp3907 Sep 2017 #151

Sigh... aikoaiko Sep 2017 #16

i almost didn't look because of the OP title barbtries Sep 2017 #17

Ahhhh....sarcasm. I was totally ready to exhibit.. BobTheSubgenius Sep 2017 #18

Some people are very upset that the title didn't indicate that it wasn't a screed on HRC. ehrnst Sep 2017 #99

the ritual of "taking responsibility" is just that -a ritual delisen Sep 2017 #20

Only she has been demanded to apologize. Not even McGovern was ehrnst Sep 2017 #171

So true. I see H. Clinton as the real transformational leader delisen Sep 2017 #172

the ritual of "taking responsibility" is just that -a ritual delisen Sep 2017 #20

Yep treestar Sep 2017 #24

3,000,000 more votes . . . Gamecock Lefty Sep 2017 #26

And the people who made those charges will not admit they were wrong BainsBane Sep 2017 #27

It's tough to be both introspective and candidly realistic. Bradical79 Sep 2017 #35

Why do none of those quotes references actions, only emotions? Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #37

I think you might need to buy and read her book to fully understand this thread. UCmeNdc Sep 2017 #41

Politicians' books are pablum Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #54

The point of the book was her experience, and point of view. ehrnst Sep 2017 #76

The book isn't "How I feel" Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #83

That's quite the creative, though thoroughly unsupported allegation. LanternWaste Sep 2017 #98

It is based on impressions of those books I've read Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #101

So if a book doesn't "advance ideas" that are based on timelines and news articles ehrnst Sep 2017 #107

You are parsing.eom. Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #109

I am applying "rigorous analysis" to your posts... (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #134

It's what happened in her life at the time, including her feelings. ehrnst Sep 2017 #104

I'm only commenting on what the quotes attest to Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #105

Actually, yes, there are ways to judge the factual validity of a memoir for historical purposes. ehrnst Sep 2017 #112

Yes, those would be extratextual Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #115

You talk about HRC's book and dismiss it out of hand without reading it. ehrnst Sep 2017 #117

Because like other books by politicians, Bad Thoughts Sep 2017 #118

You said: ehrnst Sep 2017 #133

Did you read the article? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #74

I wonder how many alerts PDittie Sep 2017 #43

The real problem isn't Hillary. Ligyron Sep 2017 #47

Jesus Christ thank you for pointing out the obvious, Its almost embarrassing at this point. Old Vet Sep 2017 #135

I heard some idiot on MSNBC this morning TNNurse Sep 2017 #56

The "crooked Hillary" trope is applied to anything. I believe it would be applied ehrnst Sep 2017 #77

66,000,000 voters? 3,000,000 MORE than her challenger, anyway. I'm still with HER. Hekate Sep 2017 #57

We are totally immersed in FACTS that PROVE that Trump colluded with Russia to steal the election Mr. Ected Sep 2017 #61

thank you. Joe941 Sep 2017 #67

This quote makes the most sense as far as to what I'd heard among the opposition: vkkv Sep 2017 #70

You mean because of misogyny, because she didn't razzle dazzle? ehrnst Sep 2017 #79

No, I think it was that she had so much poltical history that was easy bait vkkv Sep 2017 #85

She had so much political history because she accomplished so much. ehrnst Sep 2017 #87

Of course they're just smears ! vkkv Sep 2017 #128

What "bullshit" did you refuse to vote for? (Nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #129

Not going to answer, I see. Probably for the best. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #160

' I don't vote for bullshit' vkkv Sep 2017 #161

Warren's polls numbers are lower than Hillary's ever were BainsBane Sep 2017 #121

"They key issue in the 2016 election was white male rage." Yep, that is correct. vkkv Sep 2017 #130

Are you saying Bernie is to the right of Warren? BainsBane Sep 2017 #132

Not at all. Which poll ? vkkv Sep 2017 #137

The same one Bernie supporters tout constantly BainsBane Sep 2017 #149

That was our fault zipplewrath Sep 2017 #156

I suppose you are right on most of that. 2020 will be very interesting vkkv Sep 2017 #157

I think she still hasn't figured out her biggest mistake. Egnever Sep 2017 #71

If you read the article at the link, you will see more. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #73

Not much more but this I think does hit closer to home Egnever Sep 2017 #80

Self confidence intelligence and ambition that lead people to bettyellen Sep 2017 #86

I don't think there is any doubt that many men are threatened by competent women Egnever Sep 2017 #95

There are things you can do to level the playing field for sure. Change happens slowly. bettyellen Sep 2017 #102

Yep - but she persisted. And against so many odds, got the votes. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #100

I admire her fortitude. bettyellen Sep 2017 #103

If there is one thing I admire about Hillary it is that. Egnever Sep 2017 #111

Yep. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #154

I got to tell you, I have an uncle that I thought to be a bit more progressive... Raster Sep 2017 #116

I was shocked people would admit the same to me - a woman! Many led with criticism of her husband in bettyellen Sep 2017 #124

I agree janterry Sep 2017 #108

Not only is she expected to take responsibilty True_Blue Sep 2017 #72

The ironic thing is that if Hillary herself came to DU and said "Hillary had any fault in the loss", JoeStuckInOH Sep 2017 #75

Actually, that's not true ehrnst Sep 2017 #81

K&R Gothmog Sep 2017 #78

I just couldn't figure out why people didn't like her. LiberalFighter Sep 2017 #82

I think that the people who didn't like her were given validation ehrnst Sep 2017 #91

Total Misleading Headline.....exact opposite of what the story is about., should read something else Stuart G Sep 2017 #93

It's the title of the article, and it's ironic. I hope you don't read Borowitz....(nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #94

The Electoral College may go fuck itself Blue Owl Sep 2017 #106

so...I'm sure there are passages in the book that do what you say she is doing here, but these JCanete Sep 2017 #114

So... even when she takes responsibility, it's still not "specific enough" or "platitudes" ehrnst Sep 2017 #119

I have none of those things, and I said that in every case she may actually take responsibility in JCanete Sep 2017 #122

Whereas other losing candidates BainsBane Sep 2017 #127

sooooo? First, what he said is the political reality of the fight. I agree with it. You could JCanete Sep 2017 #131

To be fair, why does anyone expect her to apologize? True_Blue Sep 2017 #147

I agree, and have said so in my posts. nt JCanete Sep 2017 #148

No one was justified in "disliking" her mcar Sep 2017 #158

You misread me. I said it was justified for clinton to point out that the dislike was irrational. I JCanete Sep 2017 #159

Boy, talk about pre-judging. lark Sep 2017 #123

Some MFM008 Sep 2017 #126

Hillary! demigoddess Sep 2017 #138

I was wondering GaryCnf Sep 2017 #140

The headline is the headline of the article, which is ironic. ehrnst Sep 2017 #150

This reminds me of the... Mike Nelson Sep 2017 #141

Thank you! And it's not your fault if some are so dense they didn't get the irony in lunamagica Sep 2017 #144

K&R Scurrilous Sep 2017 #145

I see what you did there. Awesome post. Justice Sep 2017 #153

Some read only the title and Progressive dog Sep 2017 #163

Far too many here on DU just got duped. Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #166