2016 Postmortem

glinda

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84. Thank you. Very thoughtful post.

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Tue Jun 7, 2016, 01:19 PM

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For Bernie supporters: [View all] JDPriestly Jun 2016 OP

When you added in "and she is a woman", you just lost all credibility. All of it, if there was any. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1

you definitely have a problem with reading comprehension today. Schema Thing Jun 2016 #2

Oh, but the meaning of those words has intent. If not, there was no other reason to use them there. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #7

You are correct LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #18

I have grandchildren. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #20

I have children LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Jun 2016 #45

I am a woman, a 73-year-old woman with sisters and daughters. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #5

Ditto, and my 31 year old daughter has encouraged me to support Senator Sanders. elleng Jun 2016 #31

For sure...misogynistic Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #16

Some women hate the idea of another woman being successful. That's a fact. grossproffit Jun 2016 #24

:thumbsdown: elleng Jun 2016 #32

+ a millon senz Jun 2016 #51

some women like myself hate the idea of someone as compromised as HRC representing women amborin Jun 2016 #65

.+1 840high Jun 2016 #79

Exactly pandorah34 Jun 2016 #82

not misogynistic to want a good, principled woman 2 B my rep, not someone who promotes senseless war amborin Jun 2016 #66

Hillary is a disaster on wheels marions ghost Jun 2016 #85

The Thread Says for Bernie Supporters pmorlan1 Jun 2016 #33

The trolls are lurking ... they want to be first to responds. erlewyne Jun 2016 #63

Gotta ask: They why wasn't the thread posted over in the Bernie Sanders group? Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2016 #87

Well "I am a woman" and many Hillary supporters I know are voting for her because ..... Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #36

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You just don't get it-- do you? Voting for someone JUST BECAUSE they happen to be a woman is sexist. Land of Enchantment Jun 2016 #86

Failures are but mileposts on the road to success. Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #3

The past tense is misplaced. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #6

i hinted at the future in the title Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #10

Thanks. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #15

He has done good Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #21

Neither candidate can win the nomination tomorrow. senz Jun 2016 #55

Thank you. I don't feel at all at risk for depression, but I am sure your post merrily Jun 2016 #4

No depression or anger from me. Just wry thoughts: JimDandy Jun 2016 #8

With you on this. Love your humor. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #9

I might rally support for Progressive down-ticket Sanders-endorsed candidates JimDandy Jun 2016 #52

Thanks. Well said. I know my pocketbook will get a rest during a Clinton/Trump matchup. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #37

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Mine too! k8conant Jun 2016 #56

Truth Bettie Jun 2016 #71

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HA! No kidding. myrna minx Jun 2016 #73

.that^ 840high Jun 2016 #81

It's not about Bernie. It was never about Bernie. It's about the truths he speaks. Scuba Jun 2016 #11

Agreed. And it is about the movement he is starting. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #17

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I'm with you on that. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #68

Agreed shanti Jun 2016 #64

Bernie himself might well be saying exactly... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #91

You speak in the spirit of Bernie Sanders. I respect and admire your encouragement ancianita Jun 2016 #12

Another example LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #14

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"We must follow Bernie's example." joshcryer Jun 2016 #19

Hillary's economic, environmental and foreign policies will harm my grandchildren. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #22

So you will not be following his example? joshcryer Jun 2016 #23

What business is it of yours how JD decides to vote? senz Jun 2016 #44

Hillary has zero vision. She has nothing inspirational to offer. She's a pol in an Armani pantsuit. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #41

good post JD, it's a sad moment in our political life when an FDR candidate steps up to the plate 2banon Jun 2016 #26

Thank you for posting these most excellent words! Cheese Sandwich Jun 2016 #27

You ROCK! Agony Jun 2016 #28

You're suggesting it's easier for a woman than a man to win the nomination? Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #29

Interestingly, most of the Bernie supporters I meet don't say much JDPriestly Jun 2016 #72

Most of the Hillary supporters I meet are middle-aged and older women. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #74

Thank you. If Bernie is not the nominee, I will just stick with the movement he has helped to djean111 Jun 2016 #30

Bernie started this Trajan Jun 2016 #34

No one "wins" tomorrow. senz Jun 2016 #54

I wasn't referring to tomorrow Trajan Jun 2016 #57

The final call will be made when the SDs vote in July. senz Jun 2016 #58

That wasn't my point ... Trajan Jun 2016 #60

It is very important to keep that in mind. Thanks. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #77

Trajan, I've been answering replies from Hill Fans who can't believe it. senz Jun 2016 #59

Good timing ... Trajan Jun 2016 #61

Yes, and based on my experience, anything can happen between now JDPriestly Jun 2016 #76

Yes. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #75

Excellent advice. We must continue together to work for what jwirr Jun 2016 #35

One way or the other this primary is a win for the People. The Movement has opened the rhett o rick Jun 2016 #88

My own family is an example of that. jwirr Jun 2016 #89

Agree. It would be better for my emotional health if I could see elections as sporting contests lumberjack_jeff Jun 2016 #38

While Bernie might lose this cycle, I hope that he sadoldgirl Jun 2016 #43

Getting past Tuesday 18ander Jun 2016 #47

Excellent points. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #80

Good turning points 18ander Jun 2016 #92

I'm actually five days older than Bernie Sanders and therefore anger is something I try to avoid tularetom Jun 2016 #49

Yes. For those with no experience with student loans, the issue sounds JDPriestly Jun 2016 #78

JD, NO ONE will win the nomination tomorrow. No one will reach 2383 pledged delegates. senz Jun 2016 #50

I Have To Make This Comment Even Though I'm A Very Dedicated AND ChiciB1 Jun 2016 #53

Thanks "J.D." KoKo Jun 2016 #62

Thank you for the thoughtful principled post. K&R JEB Jun 2016 #67

Everyone vote!!! felix_numinous Jun 2016 #69

K&R.. disillusioned73 Jun 2016 #70

#HoldTheLine fellow Berners desmiller Jun 2016 #83

Thank you. Very thoughtful post. glinda Jun 2016 #84

thanks for this post and for all you are doing for Bernie. Thank you, JDPriestly Hiraeth Jun 2016 #90