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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: New Clinton campaign ad: "Measure" [View all]TXCritter
(344 posts)17. I made my decisions months ago.
I will vote for a competent candidate even though I'm not excited. Such candidates can be extremely effective legislators. But executives need to inspire. That's what made Obama such a great candidate, he really inspired people. People saw him as a way forward. With Hillary, a lot of people see her as a defense against the reactionary forces but not as someone who will move us forward.
So, in between the time that I reviewed records and made my decisions I have been watching her campaign and her supporters and too many have pulled the "it's not my job to educate you" line. They are defensive, not excited. It's hard to get excited about that situation.
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perhaps you should study her record, which is truly amazing. it never fails to appall
niyad
Oct 2016
#12
actually, it is NOT our job to educate you. all of the information is out there, all you have to
niyad
Oct 2016
#20
What, exactly, would Hillary supports have to say to get you excited? How many....
Moonwalk
Oct 2016
#19
Predicating collective enthusiasm on your anecdotal experiences is flawed reasoning.
LanternWaste
Oct 2016
#38
So...we have to find co-workers of yours who are Hillary supporters and tell them....
Moonwalk
Oct 2016
#44
Very well done. Warm, positive. Great theme, great presentation, great speaking. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2016
#15
+1, first they defined tRump as an asshole ... now move people with what she can do
uponit7771
Oct 2016
#49
"I want our success to be measured by theirs" ..WOW!! Now THAT's a CHANGE MAKER!
Bill USA
Oct 2016
#46