"The Definitive, Encyclopedic Case For Why Hillary Clinton is the Wrong Choice"

[berniepdx420]

By Mass Southpaw

There are fine reasons to support Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Some of the smartest people I know are behind her, and I appreciate their enthusiasm for what would be an historic achievement. I know, too, the long history of sexism and partisan attacks she has withstood. She’s shown amazing resilience.

But time is short and the stakes are high, and I want to focus on a pattern of her claiming to be a progressive Democrat while taking positions that are too often more closely aligned with the other side of the aisle.

This story borrows (with permission) from dsully’s excellent post and benefits from his editing.

DOMA AND GAY MARRIAGE
Hillary spoke in support of DOMA at the time it was signed in 1996. Later, In 2004, on the floor of the Senate, Clinton said, "I believe marriage is not just a bond but a sacred bond between a man and a woman…. I take umbrage at anyone who might suggest that those of us who worry about amending the Constitution are less committed to the sanctity of marriage, or to the fundamental bedrock principle that it exists between a man and a woman, and that it’s primary role….has been the raising and socializing of children into the society into which they are to become adults.”

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Read the rest here

http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/2/22/1489185/-The-Definitive-Encyclopedic-Case-For-Why-Hillary-Clinton-is-the-Wrong-Choice

[Half-Century Man]

1. That is a long and informative article.

Good stuff

[berniepdx420]

2. Right... pass it on somewhere else out in the ether

[Betty Karlson]

3. K&R for exposure.

Although I doubt it will be definitive. Given Clinton's disqualifying character and the unrustworthy company she keeps, I imagine there will be even more reasons not to nominate her in months to come.

[JDPriestly]

4. K&R. This article needs to go viral.

I learned a lot from it about Hillary. Even I am shocked by some of the information.

[FlatBaroque]

9. That is one thing I have noticed

one never discovers positive, new information about Hillary.

[druidity33]

5. K&R, nt.

[Buns_of_Fire]

6. This hasn't been kicked for a while, so allow me.

And, as one commenter said, I'm bookmarking it for future reverence.

[ms liberty]

7. Kick and rec. n/t

[Vattel]

8. One thing is very clear:

If one votes on the basis of the respective records of the candidates, anyone who is even slightly progressive cannot possibly vote for Clinton over Sanders.

[kath]

10. So very true.

[appalachiablue]

11. K&R Outstanding, comprehensive article. MUST READ.