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In reply to the discussion: Want to Stop Hillary? Here's a Place where You Can Donate [View all]ljm2002
(10,751 posts)58. Typical "love it or leave it" type BS...
...equating criticism of a candidate with wanting to vote for the other party.
Some of us think it's a good idea to see where the weaknesses are, as well as the strengths. Whereas others think that if a negative is pointed out, it's tantamount to giving the election over to the other side.
Talk about a "sky is falling" mentality!
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Sounds like some Greenwald crap, but we don't advocate for "3rd parties" at "Democratic" Underground
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2014
#63
Don't let them change your mind. The only way to choose the best candidate is to
A Simple Game
Jun 2014
#97
Perhaps you should get into a knock down drag out with the guys who made the rules? They're.....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2014
#162
I have to agree....they would only bring Velveeta Cheese like product anyways....
VanillaRhapsody
Jun 2014
#52
That's how I've always done it. I vote more liberal in the primaries,but "D" in the general election
Hekate
Jun 2014
#62
I certainly wouldn't contribute to Rethugs for any reason. Besides, Hillary will stop herself w/ all those self-destructive comments she makes.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2014
#60
I believe in treating a candidate like a candidate. I think a primary should not be easy for anyone
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#21
Your OP presumes her candidacy and I am speaking in the context created by your OP
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#65
and who has done that? I have not heard a single HRC supporter call for no Primaries...
VanillaRhapsody
Jun 2014
#51
That's not what I said, what I wrote is there to read again. I suggest you do so.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#64
Wow. Another dumb OP suggesting DUers that don't like Hillary want someone to the right of her. n/t
Dawgs
Jun 2014
#25
I have a CPAP device. Saying "I am your father" sounds very Vaderish when wearing it.
riqster
Jun 2014
#34
It may well be, but I prefer the Democrats who oppose Hillary and their posts.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2014
#37
As I recall, Hillary did some particularly egregious negative campaigning in '08.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2014
#40
"it's fairly likely that Hillary Clinton will be the official candidate in 2016, right?"
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2014
#127
If you stay home on election day because you don't like any candidates, then your silent protest
String Fiesta
Jun 2014
#101
"On election day, I will agree it is only your vote that carries any weight."
String Fiesta
Jun 2014
#177
OK; so if you are not a HRC supporter, you are SURELY a conservative???? Sooo easy!!!!!
mylye2222
Jun 2014
#175