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2016 Postmortem

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TygrBright

(20,760 posts)
Mon Oct 26, 2015, 11:58 AM Oct 2015

I am a Hillary supporter. I am a Bernie supporter. [View all]

There are things I very definitely prefer, about Bernie.

There are things I very definitely prefer, about Hillary.

There are things I dislike about Hillary.

There are things I dislike about Bernie.

However, both Bernie and Hillary are so infinitely superior to anyone the GOPpies might nominate, that I sleep soundly.

The only thing that bothers me, really, is the incredibly emotional, sometimes cynical, occasionally vicious, often strident attacks on one another by those who seem to support one so strongly that they believe it's worthwhile to vituperate, trash, character-assassinate the other and their supporters.

Who will I vote for, during the primary? I'll know for sure on that day. Whichever it is, the other will have my heartfelt gratitude and support as well. It is possible to appreciate the worthy public service and common ground held with someone even while deploring other things about them. In the case of our Democratic Presidential candidates, that's a lot of common ground, actually. Especially when it comes to the mess we'll be having to clean up in Congress, a Supreme Court that will have key openings in the next 4 years, and ongoing tension between many types of change forces worldwide.

Those who believe the only good Hillary supporter is one driven over by the Bernie bus which then backs up, drives over again, repeats that 3-4 times, then everyone piles out and jumps on the flattened remains may begin that process, now.

Those who believe the only good Bernie supporter is one stabbed repeatedly, bludgeoned with sacks of quarters, stoned with large rocks, and then held underwater until the bubbles stop coming up may begin that process now, as well.

wearily,
Bright

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My thoughts entirely katmondoo Oct 2015 #1
Yup. I'll enthusiastically support the Democratic nominee. MineralMan Oct 2015 #2
Good post. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #3
Thanks Bright. mmonk Oct 2015 #4
Partisan bickering over political ideology is not just between Agnosticsherbet Oct 2015 #5
I just don't think Bernie is a great candidate firebrand80 Oct 2015 #6
It's a very nice and heartfelt post, but it really misses the point that Ron Green Oct 2015 #7
I like your sig, very much indeed. n/t TygrBright Oct 2015 #8
Enjoy the repug presidency then. lark Oct 2015 #16
You're buying into the media narrative that Hillary will Ron Green Oct 2015 #25
I'm voting for Bernie in the primary. lark Oct 2015 #27
In 08, and ever prior year, this Party asked me to vote for an assortment of persons who ranted Bluenorthwest Oct 2015 #9
Thank you for that. I share your relief. TygrBright Oct 2015 #10
+1 million! I will vote for Bernie at our caucus, then support whoever wins the nomination. nt tblue37 Oct 2015 #11
This would work if it were Hillary v Biden artislife Oct 2015 #12
+1. I just do not see our candidates as equal. Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #17
Really. artislife Oct 2015 #19
I'm with you Bright!! lark Oct 2015 #13
Agree 100% iandhr Oct 2015 #14
This primary voter for Sanders appreciates your post. blm Oct 2015 #15
Well said. byronius Oct 2015 #18
I am not a Hillary supporter. I am a Bernie supporter. bigwillq Oct 2015 #20
I support both. patsimp Oct 2015 #21
I don't see how anyone can reach a fork in the road and take both paths. raindaddy Oct 2015 #22
voting blue cindyperry2010 Oct 2015 #23
You get my vote for most meaningful comment of the season. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2015 #24
And we are all together 72DejaVu Oct 2015 #26
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