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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why I cannot support Hillary Clinton [View all]zeemike
(18,998 posts)54. Ironically that is what Bernie said.
That no one person even him could do it alown...and it is why he called for a political revolution.
And if we are wise we will be part of that political revolution.
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Um... there were legions of those who DID think that of then-candidate Obama, too.
calimary
Jul 2015
#295
Perhaps you could show us where the OP said that Bernie is going to right all wrongs?
dflprincess
Jul 2015
#52
lol are you suggesting that anyone who has anything negative to say about HRC is a Republican?
IVoteDFL
Jul 2015
#224
the money and power in the upper class in this nation has a strangle hold on this country
Stargazer99
Jul 2015
#242
While the economy faired well under B.Clinton, he's the one who got rid of Glass-Steagall
cui bono
Jul 2015
#360
+1. Especially agree on your point about only lip service during the campaign.
GoneFishin
Jul 2015
#236
No, you're snarling at other people for "not pulling their weight." Show us what you've achieved.
Scootaloo
Jul 2015
#157
"I marched for ____" or "I organized for ____" or "I helped campaigns" is disclosing your life? (nt)
jeff47
Jul 2015
#267
Well everytime people wanted to hold his feet to the fire we were met with 'because Republicans'.
cui bono
Jul 2015
#362
So if I call you on the phone and tell you I'm not going to call you that means I didn't
cui bono
Jul 2015
#373
This is the key and Bernie knows it! It is time WE have to take an active part in our government.
Dustlawyer
Jul 2015
#213
No, I'm sorry. That argument is no longer good enough. We cannot afford the status quo.
PatrickforO
Jul 2015
#177
A mass movement to get rid of paid off politicians; politicians voting against our well being.
DhhD
Jul 2015
#212
That is why we in the lower classes need to work as a team but we need a leader
Stargazer99
Jul 2015
#240
Yet you were the first one to attack the op for having a different opinion and voicing it here.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#21
Accusing the op of believing that Sanders "will magically change everything overnight" is an attack.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#25
Sorry, I edited, you accused me and other supporters of worshiping Sanders.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#31
As a proud atheist/skeptic I don't believe in magic or that Hillary is the best candidate.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#45
I seem to remember hearing the same thing about Obama being the Messiah
London Lover Man
Jul 2015
#37
Wow, I remember when it was the repubs who slung around that "messiah" word.
Jester Messiah
Jul 2015
#79
The word isn't just from repubs, but it's always aimed from the right side of the candidate n/t
arcane1
Jul 2015
#90
It was Hillary's surrogates and supporters who started that meme in '07-'08.
hedda_foil
Jul 2015
#163
I'll just bet your feathers got a little ruffled when people referred to Obama as the Messiah..
frylock
Jul 2015
#117
Right. Straw men tend to loss people off. The only person who seems to say Bernie can fix it all is
AtheistCrusader
Jul 2015
#241
No... But It Would Be Nice For Once To Have A Candidate NOT IN BED With The 1% !!!
WillyT
Jul 2015
#30
No BrotherIvan, compassion seems to be in short supply, in fact some people have
Autumn
Jul 2015
#89
It depends on what reality you are talking about. The OP IS the reality for millions
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#320
Did I mis the "magical" part in the OP? cause I sure don't think that was in there...
Indepatriot
Jul 2015
#49
So then making that point about Sanders is... well... useless and somewhat hypocritical. n/t
cui bono
Jul 2015
#358
Sadly, if elected, he will most likely be the most ineffective President of our lifetimes....
George II
Jul 2015
#134
"ZERO support of republicans and mixed support from Democrats" So, like President Obama?
Babel_17
Jul 2015
#287
Who says that this isn't exactly what she has worked for. Especially for women.
olegramps
Jul 2015
#255
The women of Iraq and Libya are certainly grateful for her help in turning their countries--
eridani
Jul 2015
#381
No he won't. Nor has he or his supporters ever claimed that, in fact they and he
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#382
definitely will help in a huge way imo. of course the voters need to hear from bernie
restorefreedom
Jul 2015
#229
Nice. Especially since, if true, she will immediately develop 'amnesia' about any progressive policy
peacebird
Jul 2015
#32
You make a good case. What I'd say is, all the reasons you listed are also reasons
DanTex
Jul 2015
#7
Bernie himself might not be able to change everything... But he looks to try to do what he can!
cascadiance
Jul 2015
#34
At the end of the day I think that Hillary is better friends with corporations than people
IVoteDFL
Jul 2015
#66
Sadly she is speaking to the issues now, but I do not trust her to act on them if elected. She said
peacebird
Jul 2015
#36
The question is: Hillary is now sounding like Elizabeth and Bernie. Why should I trust her?
peacebird
Jul 2015
#51
Hi Dantex, appreciate you pointing out something that has no relevence to what I posted.
peacebird
Jul 2015
#56
You're right, Glass Steagall is irrelevant here. Problem is, you were the one who brought it up.
DanTex
Jul 2015
#59
A major strength in Bernie's message is election reform. Fixing the Citizens United debacle is
Ed Suspicious
Jul 2015
#72
Hillary soonsored a bill that every time Congress got a raise so would the minimum wage would
Thinkingabout
Jul 2015
#40
I find it very strange that anyone thinks a retort of well one man or woman cannot wave a magic wand
djean111
Jul 2015
#44
Hillary strikes me as someone who really enjoys foreign military intervention.
Maedhros
Jul 2015
#264
This isnt the BU nor is it the HU its the DU but your welcome to support Bernie, meanwhile
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#101
All the things we really need won't ever get done unless we have a majority dem Congress.
YOHABLO
Jul 2015
#106
Thank you, but will you still here on DEMOCRATIC Underground if Clinton wins the nomination?
George II
Jul 2015
#129
How is Bernie going to get you the pay you want, when he can't get a single member of Congress to
MADem
Jul 2015
#139
If they aren't going to vote with him as a super-delegate, why would they vote with him as POTUS?
MADem
Jul 2015
#223
"Because there's not a dime's worth of difference between Al Gore and George Bush"
greenman3610
Jul 2015
#230
If (when) she wins the nomination and you still stand by your title above...
George II
Jul 2015
#234
Bernie is just on ready to be President: but I am not voting for another white male anyway
lewebley3
Jul 2015
#259
I will not be shamed, badgered or coerced into voting for a candidate that I do not want.
Maedhros
Jul 2015
#390
Why I cannot support Sanders: WhyI can support Hillary as the leader of America
lewebley3
Jul 2015
#258
Anyone else finding this thread to affirm and validate their support for Sanders?
Babel_17
Jul 2015
#288
Well said. Corporatism is killing us. The working people of this country need Bernie. nt
Zorra
Jul 2015
#347
Yeah, because Sanders will wave his magic wand and poof, all will be well with the world.
Beacool
Jul 2015
#393
The op relates a personal tragedy and asks for understanding and that's how you respond?
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#402