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Chichiri

(4,667 posts)
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 02:55 AM Mar 2016

4,940,095.

That is how many people have voted for Hillary thus far in this primary -- not counting those who voted in the Iowa, Nevada, or Maine caucuses. Four million, nine hundred forty thousand, ninety-five people, for Hillary Clinton.

Some voted because she is the most qualified candidate, some because they agree with her policies, some because something about Bernie turned them away from him, and some because they want the 227-year woman embargo in the Oval Office to end, and she is the best candidate they are likely to see.

4,940,095 people, turning out in the winter weather to vote in a primary for Hillary Clinton.

Think about that number.

4,940,095.

Now answer me this:

Why in god's name should we be worried about a few tens of thousands of "Bernie or Bust" folks?





Oh, and here's a bonus question:

Even without a specific movement or call to do so, is it any stretch to suppose that one percent of that 4,940,095 will stay home, or go PUMA, if Hillary is not the nominee?

I think not.


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fun n serious

(4,451 posts)
7. Can you imagine what would happen if we did the same?
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 03:39 AM
Mar 2016

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump would get together and tie " The revolution" to the end times and the behavior of some will make the case. It's over. Trump it is! Lol!

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
9. So weird. I just posted the same number in reference to someone telling me how much people dont like
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 03:45 AM
Mar 2016

Hillary! I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Dems like her just fine!

NanceGreggs

(27,814 posts)
10. Yeah, fine.
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 03:56 AM
Mar 2016

But those people only voted for her because they're bought-and-paid-for, or because the Clinton Payback Machine threatened them with harm if they didn't.



Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
11. Well damn. I didn't get a payday OR a threat.
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 04:02 AM
Mar 2016

Middle Age Lady Lives must not matter.
I feel soooo used!



 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
12. K & R enthusiastically.
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 04:19 AM
Mar 2016

Hope you're reading this SheShe.

THIS IS IN SOLIDARITY.

The hide that silenced you (in the HILLARY GROUP) was just outrageous.
Flipping the flying finger to no-one in particular (which I'm doing mentally as I type) is now a hideable offence in a protected group.

But, a filthy and despicable OP, suggesting that Hillary should injure herself with a brick, is allowed to stand. Unconscionable. Ewwwwwwww!

They should be embarrassed, but I don't believe they have sufficient self-awareness to allow such a reaction.


Note to Jury:
No group or person has been named directly or insulted in any way in this post. This is an OPINION on the lack of decorum of certain ANONYMOUS posters on this forum.

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
17. Their debased and disgraceful rhetoric sickens me.
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 06:13 AM
Mar 2016

It should make any civilized person, of whatever political persuasion, question the company they keep.

Criticism of the candidates on policy, on issues, on questions of character even, is to be expected.

But, advocacy of an anal assault? Utterly repugnant and a perfect reflection of the advocate.

Note to Jury:
No group or person has been named directly or insulted in any way in this post. This is an OPINION on the lack of decorum of certain ANONYMOUS posters on this forum.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
15. The outspoken B-o-B folks are not worth my time. Next in line are the ...
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 05:57 AM
Mar 2016

... "you better be nice to me" folks with veiled threats to not vote for the nominee because their feelings have been hurt. Both types of individuals go immediately to my ignore list.


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