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In reply to the discussion: Hillary Clinton stresses unity in S.F. speech [View all]karynnj
(59,503 posts)53. There was RW opposition to white male Bill Clinton
The fact is that Obama TRIED to compromise with the Republicans, but it didn't really work.
The reason may be that the two sides have become too polarized - each with strong views of how they thing the country should change that are mutually incompatible. Use any major issue (other than maybe immigration where there is some common ground) - and you will see why it is unlikely for any President to accomplish anything really important to their side while having the other side happy with them.
This is not to knock Obama or Hillary - it is pointing out that we really have hit the point where the two parties have opposite goals.
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Oh good, I'm glad she's not taking "partisan sides". Wouldn't want to do that, now.
TwilightGardener
Nov 2013
#2
TPP. Trans-Pacific Partnership. Trans-Pacific Partnership. Trans-Pacific Partnership. Hillary.
NYC_SKP
Nov 2013
#5
HRC: Can't we just all get along????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
blkmusclmachine
Nov 2013
#7
"She reportedly was paid $200,000 for each of two speeches at Goldman Sachs events last month." n/t
PoliticAverse
Nov 2013
#9
Did you get this upset when Obama received more money from Goldman Sachs than Hillary and McCain?
Beacool
Nov 2013
#16
You notice how I am talking about all politicians, eh? Including the likes of Cheney and Delay.
NoOneMan
Nov 2013
#22
Yes, she needs lots of money for her campaign Get it now...anywhere/anyway she can.
Auntie Bush
Nov 2013
#43
Doesn't sound like Mrs. DLC/Third Way has learned anything in the last 5 years, or the last 5 weeks.
blkmusclmachine
Nov 2013
#34
Vote for our lousy DINO, or the big bad ol' Republican will WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blkmusclmachine
Nov 2013
#31
I'll be happy to support Dame Clinton as soon as the "right-lite" stops
Half-Century Man
Nov 2013
#27
Foisting the "bi-partisan" flag for another 4-8 years of capitualtion to the crazies.
blkmusclmachine
Nov 2013
#36
Good lord, then let's have Hillary speak for free, donate the money to the Republican Party Charity
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#45