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Mad_Machine76

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April 6, 2016

Nobody is telling anybody to sit down or shut up

You hate Hillary and think she's part of the problem, fine. That's your right but just don't insult those of whom support Hillary and/or aren't convinced of the "brilliance" of Bernie's "strategy" for changing things. Whipping up the crowds during an election isn't the same thing as governing.

April 4, 2016

Ah....I see

Thanks for explaining. I'm honestly not sure if I'd rather have Trump or Cruz (or somebody else). I don't want any of them, of course, but I would imagine that, when put up against Hillary (or Bernie), I can't imagine that many people (including Republicans) would seriously entertain voting for Trump, resulting in a (likely) electoral blowout for the GOP. The Republicans would be more likely to unify around a more *conventional* candidate like Cruz or Kasich, both of whom could present a more formidable challenge (though Hillary or Bernie still win IMHO).

April 1, 2016

I'm in the "either one is good for us" camp myself

Rubio, Kasich, or Bush were the ones that I was most concerned with due to their more "mainstream/moderate" appearances. I would be sort of concerned if Mitt wound up the nominee as well for the same reason but since that's not likely to happen, Rubio and Bush have now withdrawn, and Kasich is going nowhere fast, it's looking like the contest will be down to Trump or Cruz and, frankly, although Trump is an idiot blowhard, Cruz honestly scares me more because he's a "true believer" and his agenda is scary. I don't want to see either of them elected President and I think Hillary or Bernie could take either one down in the GE.

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Name: Mara Alis Butler
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Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
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About Mad_Machine76

Transgender Woman /Social Worker/Case Manager working for State of Indiana. Huge Sci-Fi/Anime Geek and music lover. Hopeless \"political junkie\" and aspiring writer.
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