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2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: Privileged Voters? [View all]
Privileged Voters? [View all] StarzGuy Mar 2016 OP
good for you!! dana_b Mar 2016 #1
I'm so glad Clinton has loyalist monicaangela Mar 2016 #16
There are a few factors, but in the end it comes down to privilege. DanTex Mar 2016 #2
Privilege is dismissing the graft and corruption as Standard Operating Procedure closeupready Mar 2016 #18
That makes no sense at all. How is that privilege? DanTex Mar 2016 #20
Makes perfect sense. It's upper-middle class white privilege. closeupready Mar 2016 #23
But how? Explain. DanTex Mar 2016 #28
I did. closeupready Mar 2016 #36
Empirical questions are best not addressed from the armchair. Vattel Mar 2016 #21
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." --Confucius DanTex Mar 2016 #24
Excellent reply ... NurseJackie Mar 2016 #22
Thanks! I might just do that. DanTex Mar 2016 #27
I fleshed it out a little. DanTex Mar 2016 #35
8^) NurseJackie Mar 2016 #37
Spot on analysis! Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #34
I will not be bullied, coerced or shamed into voting for a corporate puppet. Maedhros Mar 2016 #3
Privilege is the right word. My guess is you wont find many non minority folks Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #4
I love the arguments about how non-minority voters must be privileged if they don't vote for the Dem Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #9
BIG BIG BIG difference. Splaining someone into voting for Bernie or Hillary vs splaining Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #10
When the rule book finally gets printed I'll be sure to read it. Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #11
Ah, so rules matter to you. As a baseball fan also and Giants fan I can identify Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #14
So you're saying revbones Mar 2016 #26
Favorite group - Hillary Clinton. djean111 Mar 2016 #5
lol... good catch. dana_b Mar 2016 #6
I went straight to the profile and saw that too BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #12
Ah. That explains it. Thanks. closeupready Mar 2016 #17
Amen, Amen and Amen!!! pdsimdars Mar 2016 #29
We don't have a primary in my state but I'll vote for Sanders in the GE. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #7
Why support those who cheat us out? Politicalboi Mar 2016 #8
How dare you use the Democratic value of empathy to overrule principles! Shame on you! LonePirate Mar 2016 #13
Privilege is supporting Hillary Clinton despite her corruption and baggage. closeupready Mar 2016 #15
Are all these posts just focus-grouping which tactic revbones Mar 2016 #19
Great, another of the phoney "I love Bernie but now we should all vote for Hillary" posts pdsimdars Mar 2016 #25
I have been a long time Hillary supporter, she's the best candidate with the best experience pdsimdars Mar 2016 #30
:-) djean111 Mar 2016 #31
No words. Naughty list you go. desmiller Mar 2016 #32
Your favorite group is Hillary Clinton. I doubt seriously you voted for Bernie in Arizona primary. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #33
Kick. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #38
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