Hillary Clinton

Stuckinthebush

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7. I don't know how many will ever come around

Fri Jun 10, 2016, 07:13 AM

Jun 2016

This is the result of demonizing one's opponent. He encouraged them to believe that Hillary wasn't just the other candidate but that she was horrid.

They actually believe that she is a republican

They actually believe that she cares more about the wealthy than the masses

They actually believe that she can't wait to start a war

They actually believe that she is a criminal

They actually believe that she rigged the system and bought votes

He never disabused them of these notions. I look at GdP and talk to Bernie supporters I know and many of them are buying these lies hook, line, and sinker. How can they ever come around when the opponent is cast as such a villain? Sanders has lost his chance to mend these fences. He knows there is no hope for his nomination. Yet he continues to play a dangerous game by talking like he does. This doesn't help.

I hope we get 75% of them - the ones who are real Dems and not just independents who have never voted. I hope we do. The other 25% will sit out the general with the smug satisfaction that they made some strange principled stand.

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Hillary supporters and expecting too much too fast from Sanders supporters [View all] realmirage Jun 2016 OP

Thank you for... JSup Jun 2016 #1

Ever had a fight with a family member? realmirage Jun 2016 #2

Oh, definitely... JSup Jun 2016 #25

It will take time. I agree. BainsBane Jun 2016 #3

I think he will, I believe Sanders after DC is going to drop out Legends303 Jun 2016 #18

Thanks. I think you got it exactly right. Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #4

Yes time and space are what's needed in the days after a loss, heck even after a win! Her Sister Jun 2016 #5

Are you on ricks list of Hillary supporters? stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #6

I don't know how many will ever come around Stuckinthebush Jun 2016 #7

Thanks for the reality check, Stuck. Cha Jun 2016 #9

Good morning Cha. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #12

You, too.. thanks for your Reality Check and Good Cha Jun 2016 #13

I'd say a lot of Hillary supporters will need time also realmirage Jun 2016 #16

It is a small group wryter2000 Jun 2016 #23

Well on the 16th that won't be a problem here anymore realmirage Jun 2016 #24

Wow, SitB, you articulated my thoughts *exactly*. Nothing to add. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #28

i completely agree drray23 Jun 2016 #31

I agree that everyone needs space. While it is more difficult for Sanders supporters because they seaglass Jun 2016 #8

Good advice. That's mostly what I do realmirage Jun 2016 #17

Exactly right! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #21

I just have one suggestion to make to help Sander's people to come to terms with... Walk away Jun 2016 #10

+1 sarae Jun 2016 #15

+1000! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #22

+ 2000 eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #29

Berners are not going to acknowledge that its over until Bernie does liberal N proud Jun 2016 #11

He's just trying to get leverage in negotiating over realmirage Jun 2016 #19

I tend to agree. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #33

Agree with all of that. Political theater is exactly the right word. realmirage Jun 2016 #35

I agree with this Nonhlanhla Jun 2016 #14

I totally agree. Before the convention in 08 realmirage Jun 2016 #20

But Hillary didn't spend her entire campaign attacking the Democratic party. Walk away Jun 2016 #26

She didn't complain ad naseaum about the process being "rigged" either Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2016 #27

No, and yet it's interesting that unity was even more mangled this time of year in 08. realmirage Jun 2016 #34

I have been very quiet on my Facebook page about who I support. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #30

Don't take any shit from anyone. I'm just saying it's normal for the losing side to be realmirage Jun 2016 #32