From An Obama Supporter - No More KY Derby/Hillary Posts

[Edgewater_Joe]

It's a tragic thing that happened to that horse and it's sick to be comparing it to Hillary.

As much emotion as there is on this board with the election -- and I'm just as guilty as anybody of that -- let's stop going there. It's vile.

[Muttocracy]

1. agreed - tragedy for an animal who had no say in the matter doesn't help anyone. nt

[Maddy McCall]

2. Thank you, Joe.

[writes3000]

3. Absolutely agree. n/t

[democrattotheend]

4. Agreed 100%

It's one thing for Obama supporters to be happy about the results of the race itself, with the new and untested horse beating the horse Hillary picked. But the fact that the horse had to be euthanized is tragic for everyone, regardless of which candidate we support.

[Cleita]

5. Agreed.

My heart goes out to that poor horse.

[CatsDogsBabies]

6. Agreed

No reason to make such a comparison, especially since the horse was euthanized. I am an animal lover and I hate to hear stuff like this - poor animal.

[blm]

7. I was going to post the exact same sentiment - it just ISN'T RIGHT. Do the right thing DU.

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[Adelante]

8. Agreed nt

[futureliveshere]

9. Agreed

This is horrific and we should leave it alone.

[Cha]

10. Totally..I won't even

darken one of those threads.

[Catchawave]

11. So my worse fear came true after that tragedy....

haven't seen those threads, I hope the mods are removing them :cry:

[BattyDem]

12. Thank you.

I'm very upset about that poor horse. :cry:

[limit18]

13. Agreed

[Ichingcarpenter]

14. Agreed a tragedy for animal lovers.

[andym]

15. People have really lost perspective.

Time for everyone to take one step back and look at their behavior in the mirror.

[WinkyDink]

16. That you felt compelled to post this says volumes about the level of posts by Obama supporters here.

[rodeodance]

17. Thank you.

[rodeodance]

18. REC

[speedoo]

19. Agreed. Thanks for that post.

The death of that filly was a tragedy.

The end of Hillary's campaign will be something to celebrate.

There is no similarity whatsoever between the two.

[BlooInBloo]

20. What happened?

[rodeodance]

26. a derby horse broke two ankles --had to be put down.

[BlooInBloo]

28. Ah. Ouch.

[Pirate Smile]

21. Agreed. It is tragic and bizarre.

:(

[yewberry]

22. Agreed, and I won't look at those threads.

The comparisons are loathsome, and it's truly sad to be discussing the death of yet another horse in racing.

edit: why is the hide thread option never here when I really want it...

[Lisa0825]

23. I agree. as an animal lover, it makes me very sad.

And it is really not helpful to use such an awful event to compare to Hillary. It only makes Obama supporters look bad.

[rodeodance]

24. k

[MH1]

25. It's incredibly vile.

In fact, it is vile that people exploit animals for their own entertainment, but that's a discussion for a different forum, I guess.

[writes3000]

29. No, I think it absolutely pertains to this topic.

Animals aren't entertainment.

[Hoof Hearted]

44. Totally agree with you. Animals exploitation is revolting.

[bigwillq]

27. Agreed.

Anyone who has started that type of thread, or that starts one now is a very sick and disturbed human being.

[Hansel]

30. Agreed. nt

[DemsUnited]

31. Most Obama supporters are shocked and saddened about

what happened to a beautiful, spirited filly and are as furious as Hillary supporters at those few who would seek to make crass and hateful jokes about this tragedy.

[NotThisTime]

33. exactly, it's nothing but tragic....

[Psst_Im_Not_Here]

32. As a fellow Obama Supporter I completely agree

I always watch the Derby, my parents live in the area and it's kind of a family tradition, we all pick our horses and for those few minutes we are all "together" no matter where we are, rooting on our choices. I feel SO sorry for that jockey and 8 Belles. Sometimes, I really hate that sport. Love/hate relationship.

To relate that tragedy to this campaign is rediculous and plain wrong.

[bklyncowgirl]

34. I completely agree. It was tragic--that horse raced her heart out.

It must have been a devestating injury.

Sadly, too, it took something away from a magnificent victory by Big Brown, who didn't even break a sweat.

I love racing, love the Thoroughbred breed, but God, I hate when this sort of thing happens.

[mindfulNJ]

35. I agree

Not funny at all...I am so sad about that poor horse!:cry:

[emilyg]

36. Agree.

[Garbo 2004]

37. Thanks for the post. I've stayed out of those threads. n/t

[rodeodance]

38. k

[Arkansas Granny]

39. Thank you!

[southern_belle]

40. agreed.

[femrap]

41. Good post.

Isn't that a Browns helmet? Do you live on Edgewater Dr. in Lakewood? I lived there over 30 years ago. Just wondering...

[BlueIdaho]

42. Amen!

There is nothing funny about this tragedy. Period.

[4themind]

43. There are closer things to this primary to ttalk about

[Pisces]

45. Animal lover here, agreed

[quantass]

46. Sorry to sound Ig'nant but can someone explain in more detail how a Horse seems related to Hillary

because so far i gather a horse was put down because of a track injury? I also get the impression that Hillary supporters seem to be related to this horse....what relation does this horse, or then, horse racing, have to do with the primaries?

Thanks for helping me out...i am lost

[kwenu]

48. Eight Belle was the only filly contending in the race with stallions. Hillary endorsed the filly.

It's a tragic story and the Hillary connection is really unimportant.

[TheDonkey]

50. Hillary endorsed the filly? What is a filly, a breed and she picked this horse to win?

I'm also confused about what this is all about.

[Bluerthanblue]

52. filly- young female horse- not a breed. She was the only female

in the race.

And she came in second even with her injuries.

I hate horse racing.

Hillary had made a comment earlier this week about 'betting on the filly'.

I missed all the posts that must have sparked the need for the OP- but I agree that this is not something to joke about.
And not something to be used for political fodder.


peace~

[kwenu]

47. I didn't realize that there was a political bent until it was reported that Hillary had endorsed

and bet on Eight Belle. I agree though that it's a tragic event and we should leave it at that.

[Arugula Latte]

49. I support Obama and dislike Hillary but find NOTHING funny/amusing about that incident.

I am filled with fury at such a brutal "sport" exploiting animals for monetary gain and "entertainment." :grr:

[Bluerthanblue]

51. I couldn't agree

more.

I knew it was bad when I saw her down.

What a tragic end- I'm glad she didn't suffer long.

Everything shouldn't be seen through the lens of politics- no matter how much encouragement there is to do just that.

Lets let 8 Bells rest in peace.

[SeattleGirl]

53. This Obama supporter agrees 100%.

That kind of crap is way over the top.