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In reply to the discussion: I changed my mind. [View all]truedelphi
(32,324 posts)35. But your defense earlier was right out of Abusers' Manual 101 -
"Respect not suspect" is what countless sophisticated cheaters tell their spouses and lovers. "I am going to talk a different talk and walk a different walk. Don't focus on the past, dearie, I am yours now."
How many times have we women heard that one?
Of course, it is a most natural stance for Ms Clinton, who put up with decades of such abuse from her own spouse. Yet for whatever reason, she was (and is) still considered a "feminist" despite her spouse's behavior intimidating interns barely out of their teens.
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Unless you are changing your mind from your stands on issues to your oponent's
Live and Learn
Oct 2015
#4
manny here used to be republican, or hell- bragged how they used to party and BBQ with them....
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#10
It's one thing to have a gradual shift in your politics, and move from R to D or vice versa.
Arugula Latte
Oct 2015
#12
it is really hard for me to respect any adult taken in by the 80's Republican party- I remember how
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#15
Yah all Dems suck all the time, except for Sanders and Warren. I know, I know....
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#17
perhaps not you, but manny popular posters have an axe to grind against all but two Dems.....
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#29
I change my mind all the time! I figure if I change it enough, I might find one that works!!
Ghost in the Machine
Oct 2015
#22
Others who have changed their minds include Elizabeth Warren, Cenk Ugyr, Ed Schultz, Lincoln Chafee,
Tarheel_Dem
Oct 2015
#28