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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 03:03 PM Original message |
My response to a serious Hillary supporter who can't (yet) vote for Obama |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. That's a great response. |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 03:34 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. This woman was serious, sensible, and honest with her views. |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Good for you. |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. LOL!! OK, my lips are sealed........ |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
5. What a terrific response- I'm impressed |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 05:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. When she tells me she has decided to vote for Obama |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 06:12 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Well- you presented it in a calm rational non-judgemental way |
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Dems to Win (245 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
8. A good and respectful response - kudos |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 02:04 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Thanks! I'll use some of those. |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-23-08 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
9. I found out just last night that one of my very best friends I hadn't seen in a while... |
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Donkey_Punch_Dubya (170 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:21 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. You can help convince this friend if she is a McCain 2008, Clinton 2012 person |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 09:29 AM Response to Reply #10 |
19. Good, helpful points, Donkey. Thank you! nt |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 02:06 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. She is not intending to vote for McCain |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 09:34 AM Response to Reply #12 |
20. That's an important observation, DFW. You're right. She doesn't really want... |
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sundancekid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 05:35 PM Response to Reply #12 |
35. in an almost identical situation to yours, my friend said she would vote Nader ... |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 02:07 AM Response to Reply #9 |
13. Fortunately, I am not confronting anger that intense |
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dansolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 08:27 PM Response to Reply #9 |
39. How does anger with the media translate to voting for McCain |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 10:26 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Good point, dansolo. Thanks. nt |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:12 AM Response to Original message |
14. Here is what we're up against |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 09:03 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. I love how they throw around these charges of "arrogance" and "elitism." |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:50 PM Response to Reply #17 |
30. In a sense, you're right--she is fairly new to politics. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 05:28 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. These are our choices: |
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Blondiegrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #17 |
38. I find those charges completely bewildering. |
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MaryRN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
24. About time I've seen a rational AND respectful response to one who isn't "on board." |
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Donkey_Punch_Dubya (170 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 01:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
25. I can answer this as someone who didn't take sides in the primary |
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Dems to Win (245 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 05:13 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. I agree, This a critical election, and small window |
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Dems to Win (245 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #14 |
27. My response to your friend |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Thanks for that. I may well show her some of it. |
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cboy4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:26 AM Response to Original message |
15. Well I'm voting for Obama, but I absolutely understand |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:32 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. You got it! |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 07:41 PM Response to Reply #15 |
37. Fair comment |
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dsomuah (262 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
18. Before we put too much energy into convincing her, which state does she live in? |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. For the record, she lives in Michigan |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
21. It remains a big mystery to me as to why someone "can't trust" Obama, but Clinton had their "trust." |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
22. DFW, I always enjoy reading your post. |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
23. It took this entire OP to say you are for Obama ? |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. The OP had little to nothing to do with whom I was for |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. Delete due to duplication |
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fiorello (140 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
32. Some links for responding to skeptics |
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Stardust (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-25-08 10:44 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. Wow...this response alone merits its own bookmark! |
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Dems to Win (245 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-24-08 11:57 PM Response to Original message |
36. Kick for a thoughtful thread |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-26-08 02:58 AM Response to Reply #36 |
42. I know I have to sound like an ass |
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