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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 02:50 PM
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Dem self-loving exercise one: What do you admire about Hillary the most?
Given the fact that we have endured through several months of self-inflicted attacks on our candidates, I think we need to take a break and give space to some positive thoughts. We have an excellent field of presidential candidates and we need to appreciate that.

So, in an attempt to keep alive the spirit of unity, I say we have a weekly thread in which we can praise the virtues of our candidates, WITH NO FLAMING, HATING, OR ATTACKING ANY OF THE OTHER CANDIDATES! If this week we are talking about what we admire the most about Hillary, neither Obama nor Edwards or any of the others need to be mentioned here. There is no space here to talk trash about any candidate, so if you don't think you have anything positive to say about the candidate in question, don't post anything.

This week's question is- What do you admire about Hillary the most?

My answer: That she is in to win it, for real. She's one of the most prepared candidates I've ever seen. It's really a pleasure to watch her in action, because she knows what she is doing. Very skilled politician.

What about YOU?
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LeftCoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 02:53 PM
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1. I admire the fact that the repukes threw everything they could at her
and she was still elected to the Senate. Whatever else you may say about her, she's not going to wilt under republican fire.

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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 02:57 PM
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2. Her dedication to children.
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DU9598 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 02:58 PM
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3. She is a fighter
She is one tough person who will not flinch or hold punching back when attacked. She will take the war room theory to a new level to win. And win is what Democrats must do in 2008.
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ElizabethDC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 02:58 PM
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4. Great idea, Katz! I admire Hillary's work on behalf of women and children
over the course of her career.

You're right, we should have threads like this each week - it's like a big ol' group hug. :grouphug:
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:02 PM
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5. I want you to take over this project for the next 2 weekends
given that I'll be in Spain (Costa del Sol) and I won't take my laptop with me. So, the same question, "What do you admire the most about________________?" Pick two candidates and let's see what people have to say about them!

I'm glad you like the idea. :hug:
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ElizabethDC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:04 PM
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7. I'll be in Spain, too, Katz!
Too funny. I'll be in Barcelona for 5 weeks starting this Wednesday. But I'll have my computer with me so I'll probably be able to do it.
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:05 PM
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9. Ok another one on my chit list.
:evilgrin:
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:07 PM
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10. Wow! That's amazing!
Have fun! Too bad you won't be in Málaga- it would have been awesome to meet! :)
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Control-Z Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 04:46 PM
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26. Hey! I live on Malaga Way!
In So California. :(

I am jealous. I've always wanted to visit Spain.

I hope ElizabethDC and you, both, have a great time!
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:04 PM
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8. Ok now you have pissed me off!
Edited on Sun Jun-17-07 03:09 PM by William769
I've always wanted to go to Spain! x(

P.S. Hope you have a great and safe trip.
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:10 PM
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13. Thanks, William!
I'll bring pictures!
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theoldman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:04 PM
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6. Hillary is not a phony. What you see is what you get.
I think that she will be trusted by the leaders of other nations.
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:07 PM
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11. She's a strong woman and a crafty politician.
I admire those qualities.
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:10 PM
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12. I admire that
she doesn't quit. In 2000, anybody would've forgiven her for retiring from public life after what she'd been put through.

But she didn't - she ran for the Senate from one of the toughest states in the country - and handed that little twerp, Lazio, his ass.

She fights back.
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:16 PM
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14. She's a great speaker and debater,quick on her feet,and intelligent.
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TeamJordan23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:21 PM
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15. Her relationship with Bill Clinton
Having one of the greatest politicians on your side. Both are very tough and it shows in their campaigns.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:24 PM
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16. Her intelligence and her strength. nt
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thereismore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:25 PM
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17. She recognized "The vast right-wing conspiracy". She fights. nt
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TwilightGardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:29 PM
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18. Tough, smart, skilled, and yes, likeable.
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DemBones DemBones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:31 PM
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19. I admire her intelligence and I admire her for staying with Bill

when half the world seemed to be telling her to divorce him.
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DUgosh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:52 PM
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20. Chelsea
It takes more than luck raise a kid like that.
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nevergiveup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 04:15 PM
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23. She is a survivor
She is one tough lady who has been through crap. The cheap shots and criticism against her from the right wing and the press have been vicious. Her resilience is remarkable.
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election_2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 06:15 PM
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34. Actually...
I think Chelsea has grown into a better person than both of her parents, partially in spite of their upbringing.

If Chelsea runs for political office someday, I'd consider supporting her. Let's just hope she doesn't use her parents' cronies and handlers.
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 03:55 PM
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21. Smart, commanding, and experienced, by proxy and directly. nt
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 04:05 PM
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22. on the plus side, she is eminently qualified
She is smart, tough, savvy, and doesn't take crap from the GOP.
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BeyondGeography Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 04:18 PM
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24. Diligent; she will not be outworked
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seasat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 04:40 PM
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25. She's very good at legislating.
We need a candidate that not only has good ideas but can get them through congress. Even within our own party we've got a diverse group of ideologies. You throw in the Repugs in the legislature and you need a president who can bring practice the art of politics well enough to get our agenda through. She's demonstrated in the Senate that she can do the one on one arm twisting and coalition building to accomplish that.
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fujiyama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 04:51 PM
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27. She's not a republican
That's the only selling point for me in '08.

Other than that...eh.
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w4rma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 05:08 PM
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28. "She is not a Republican." That is the only good thing I have to say about her. (nt)
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juajen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 05:50 PM
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30. I appreciate your restraint, honest.
I admire her ability to keep her cool, no matter what.
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dsc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 05:50 PM
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29. Several things
First and foremost I admire the fact she ran for the Senate when she could have retired to a good life with Bill. I would have been tempted to do just that.

She does her homework to an extent that is simply amazing. She is a very underestimated campaigner and has been a revelation in the debates. She could be President from day 1.

I like the fact that she is a woman. It is fitting our party be the first one to elect a woman to the White House.
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 06:10 PM
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31. She's got a mind like a steel trap and can go toe-to-toe with any Repub.
I also believe that she would be extremely effective in dealing with world leaders.
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Redneck Socialist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 06:11 PM
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32. She drives the pukes into a frothing rage.
That's got to count for something.
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election_2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 06:13 PM
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33. I admire how she hasn't emulated the lunacy of Joementum
Although she can't really afford to, since she's running the Democratic presidential primaries.
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LeftishBrit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 06:41 PM
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35. She is intelligent, and she has managed to fight a truly vicious smear campaign...
that the right-wing have been waging against her ever since she was First Lady.
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StudentsMustUniteNow Donating Member (859 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 06:45 PM
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36. There is nothing to "admire" NT
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stevedeshazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 07:00 PM
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37. She looks good in black?
She's not Bush.

DLC is better than Republican.

She's younger than Ralph.

She's open to a new campaign song.

Okay, I'm reaching here, and I shouldn't have to.
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CTD Donating Member (732 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 07:29 PM
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38. I admire how she's tricked many of you into supporting her...
...and how she's tricked you all into thinking she supports issues important to you.

It's a pretty slick deception.

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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 08:19 PM
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39. Her brilliance.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-17-07 08:31 PM
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40. Sticking By Bill
I admire the commitment .
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