2016 Postmortem

truedelphi

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55. I, like a lot of others, will never again vote for the lesser of two evils.

Fri Feb 26, 2016, 05:02 PM

Feb 2016

Eating two shit sandwiches a day is better than being forced to chow down three.

But it is still a lot to chow down on.

Have no idea of what to do about friends who really really like Bernie, but they are in continual fear of Trump.

Metaphysically speaking, if you focus on fear, you end up with that which you fear. I try to tell them that, but they are so convinced, despite Bernie's berning it up pollster-wise, of needing to be for Hillary, to avoid Trump, that I am at a loss.

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Why Electing Hillary in ’16 Is More Important Than Electing Obama in ’08 [View all] one_voice Feb 2016 OP

I'm not ready EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #1

It was posted to try and change minds.. one_voice Feb 2016 #3

I voted for Obama's platform. Hillary's platform is "it's my turn, goddamnit!" Attorney in Texas Feb 2016 #2

That's why we have Trump katmondoo Feb 2016 #7

Aaaa no it's not. peace13 Feb 2016 #63

+ a gazillion. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #72

It is nice to read thoughtful political pieces...something that is clearly becoming much more rare. anotherproletariat Feb 2016 #4

I want Obama's legacy to continue MaggieD Feb 2016 #5

I prefer someone who values the Democratic Party platform n/t eridani Feb 2016 #69

An honest piece rock Feb 2016 #6

Daily Beast UglyGreed Feb 2016 #8

this is an article by Obama's chief speechwriter bigtree Feb 2016 #14

The source is the Daily Beast UglyGreed Feb 2016 #17

tough shit bigtree Feb 2016 #37

Oh and a little slander to go with UglyGreed Feb 2016 #18

classy bigtree Feb 2016 #38

There it is. moondust Feb 2016 #23

. UglyGreed Feb 2016 #24

Laughing at the Hillary people peddling puff piece articles BernieforPres2016 Feb 2016 #31

Very nice OP... Spazito Feb 2016 #9

Not the first. Notice how many of the character attacks made by others here on those who Amimnoch Feb 2016 #33

The responses are what I expected, sadly... Spazito Feb 2016 #51

Really--this was First Person Praise from someone who was once opposed. MADem Feb 2016 #64

"I don't dare articulate in the current environment."... Spazito Feb 2016 #65

"Love and kindness, eh?" It's obviously conditional. Avalux Feb 2016 #10

When you know her record farleftlib Feb 2016 #11

Great piece! Thanks for posting! BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #12

It's so warm and thoughtful to send children back to Honduras to die. (nt) jeff47 Feb 2016 #13

Good piece peggysue2 Feb 2016 #15

It is beautifully done. That stunt could have cost him a lot. Everyone moved on instead, Lucinda Feb 2016 #22

She certainly didn't find it difficult to "cooperate" (aka collaborate) with Republicans. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #16

No, I will never be "ready for Hillary". I am a Democrat. A liberal, Progressive Democrat, djean111 Feb 2016 #19

Electing a Democrat might be more important, but I don't see Hillary being that person. Vinca Feb 2016 #20

Wonderful piece from someone on the opposite side in 08 Lucinda Feb 2016 #21

Did a DUer write it? azurnoir Feb 2016 #48

No. He was a Obama speechwriter in 08. Do you remember the guy who fondled Lucinda Feb 2016 #50

ya that was after the '08 election, sounds almost as though he was preparing for '16 or something azurnoir Feb 2016 #57

I'm not sure what you mean... He was pretty much saying she could have killed his career, but didn't Lucinda Feb 2016 #58

it was after the election and she had already been anointed for the SoS position azurnoir Feb 2016 #59

Holy Crap! She gives out birthday cakes! noamnety Feb 2016 #25

I really like when Hillary laughs with delight and points to an imaginary person in the crowd BernieforPres2016 Feb 2016 #32

That's one of my favorite moves, too. And you just know it's not part of the script. merrily Feb 2016 #52

ok one_voice Feb 2016 #41

Only if they've chocolate with strawberry frosting, Sheldon Cooper's favorite. merrily Feb 2016 #53

A lot of people are kind in nonthreatening situations loyalsister Feb 2016 #70

It's as relevant as articles about which candidate I'ld like to have a beer with. peacebird Feb 2016 #26

ok one_voice Feb 2016 #40

Hi everyone! I'm not ready also... insta8er Feb 2016 #27

Hi there. Welcome. one_voice Feb 2016 #42

So, this is from a publication managed by Chelsea Clinton? Trajan Feb 2016 #28

Flashback... CentralMass Feb 2016 #29

If she that trustworthy.... daleanime Feb 2016 #30

awww...right back acha one_voice Feb 2016 #43

I was not ready for Obama, TM99 Feb 2016 #34

+1 OZi Feb 2016 #36

Love me some Obama! one_voice Feb 2016 #44

Not me! TM99 Feb 2016 #46

My sentiments exactly. TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #56

Pure fluff through and through. OZi Feb 2016 #35

Two threads on Bernie... one_voice Feb 2016 #39

I appreciate that you are posting on different topics noamnety Feb 2016 #49

I guess I was assuming too much... one_voice Feb 2016 #60

That's fine. noamnety Feb 2016 #62

I remember cardboard-gate and the discussion that ensued. Starry Messenger Feb 2016 #45

Ready? Don't make me laugh. Fearless Feb 2016 #47

k&r DesertRat Feb 2016 #54

I, like a lot of others, will never again vote for the lesser of two evils. truedelphi Feb 2016 #55

So, is it ever going to be not as important as the last election? Calista241 Feb 2016 #61

A great piece NastyRiffraff Feb 2016 #66

After "I didn't see Bernie" and "They shouted English Only" I don;t trust HRZC supporters. aikoaiko Feb 2016 #67

Great Piece! Thank you! FrenchieCat Feb 2016 #68

I find her and Bill too cooperative with the Republicans. Live and Learn Feb 2016 #71