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99th_Monkey

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4. She's a little late to the party, but at least she's finally taking the right position

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Tue Aug 18, 2015, 12:19 PM

Aug 2015

First she wouldn't say, then she had 'doubts', and now she's against it.

so good on her, if she keeps her promise.

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Hillary Clinton: Arctic Drilling 'Not Worth the Risk' [View all] riversedge Aug 2015 OP

It's the most important issue (climate) by a lot and she's taking the right position. Dawgs Aug 2015 #1

Hillary is being driven to the left...exactly.. busterbrown Aug 2015 #24

I support Bernie and think he has the better chance..by far. Dawgs Aug 2015 #30

wow. I am pleasantly surprised by this. ChairmanAgnostic Aug 2015 #2

Good news! lark Aug 2015 #3

She's a little late to the party, but at least she's finally taking the right position 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #4

But she appointed someone in the State Department who pushed the JDPriestly Aug 2015 #21

I don't support Hillary. I already support Bernie 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #46

Good for Clinton Android3.14 Aug 2015 #5

k and r. riversedge Aug 2015 #6

Bernie took that position last May. djean111 Aug 2015 #7

Bernie Has/Had Been Right All Along GrainOfSands Aug 2015 #12

not to steal hillary's thunder retrowire Aug 2015 #15

true, but the more she agrees with Bernie, the better I like her geek tragedy Aug 2015 #16

But how much follow-through do you expect to see, if Hillary gets to the WH? 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #47

I didn't say I preferred her to Bernie, nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #48

LOL - JDPriestly & I just had this same conversation 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #50

I predict Hillary will practically wear a Bernie campaign button when they debate. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #51

Best make sure you have a designated driver. nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #53

She's saying that for the votes The2ndWheel Aug 2015 #8

I agree with you. Plucketeer Aug 2015 #10

You people who hate Mrs.Clinton are never satisfied bigdarryl Aug 2015 #22

We don't hate mrs clinton. We hate her Johnny come lately Ed Suspicious Aug 2015 #27

Hillary is a nice lady. She is not principled enough to be president at this time. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #33

I don't hate Clinton The2ndWheel Aug 2015 #44

LOL. We're human beings. tabasco Aug 2015 #59

Right, and we're not just going to stop doing that The2ndWheel Aug 2015 #62

or a lot, is more likely 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #49

Campaign politcal rhetoric Geronimoe Aug 2015 #9

I agree with her 100% on this issue. Vinca Aug 2015 #11

another dozen changes of heart and she might get my support SoLeftIAmRight Aug 2015 #13

Until she evolves again on this issue. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #32

The August, 2015 crowd critics are funny- "but she is late" or "not genuine" or "just one more change...". Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #14

Trouble with that very cheery outlook is that many Bernie supporters feel Hillary is just djean111 Aug 2015 #23

Obama did not sail a course with always calm waters and rosy sunsets every night, it is true. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #25

I am not talking about Obama. I am looking to the future, and to the past deeds and stances djean111 Aug 2015 #26

It is August, 2015....Presidenting While Obama until January 7, 2017. Do the math. Take your time. That is all..... Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #28

Oh, my - the usual condescension from you. Did you know it just makes you look condescending? djean111 Aug 2015 #31

All I do is mirror the comment I respond to. Call it what you will - free country, big dictionary. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #34

"Do the math. Take your time. That is all....." that is just cheap, uncalled for condescension. djean111 Aug 2015 #37

I think it is just fair writing, but as I said, free country, you can hate it if you like, no biggie Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #39

Obama is president until noon, January 20, 2017, barring some extraordinary event. progree Aug 2015 #43

Thanks for the correction, I appreciate that. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #58

Arctic drilling? Because climate change isn't happening fast enough? tclambert Aug 2015 #17

Looks kind of suspicious doesn't it? Cleita Aug 2015 #20

Apparently drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is worth the risk. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #18

It is not JUST exploratory drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, it is actual production drilling. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #35

The point is Hillary's role in organizing the privatization of PEMEX. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #40

PEMEX has been privatized? Better call the press! Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #41

Listen to the Real News Interview and you will understand. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #42

So what plan does she have to stop it? Cleita Aug 2015 #19

Maybe she could borrow the clearly underused Obama Black Magic Juju sticks and fix everything! Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #29

This is where the TPP courts come into action. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #36

You are so right. Cleita Aug 2015 #38

Nice but One_Life_To_Give Aug 2015 #45

Isnt she going against Obama on this? bunnies Aug 2015 #52

Obama's not taking it personally 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #54

So he should be totally fine with her going against him on the TPP too... bunnies Aug 2015 #55

It would be interesting if someone in a Presser asks him about it 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #57

Good! potone Aug 2015 #56

I don't trust H. Clinton on environmental issues tabasco Aug 2015 #60

Probably, but its better than nothing. n/t ozone_man Aug 2015 #61

Excellent stance. Hope she says something to Obama about the drilling n/t eridani Aug 2015 #63