| 162. That was another historic concession speech. |
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Different context, different needs to address, and no other candidate to endorse.
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| -Anyone else not particularly impressed by Hillary's concession speech? |
Cruzan |
Jun-08-08 11:36 AM |
#0 |
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I thought it was very, very good. |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-08-08 11:38 AM |
#1 |
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I thought she was also trying too hard to polish the Clinton legacy |
LSparkle |
Jun-08-08 11:39 AM |
#2 |
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Yeah I think it's just you n/t |
justinsb |
Jun-08-08 11:39 AM |
#3 |
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agreed, along with... to be precise ... |
Tellurian |
Jun-08-08 06:07 PM |
#138 |
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You just made the case for why some Obama supporters are pissed. nt |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 06:52 PM |
#147 |
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But why should that piss anyone off? He has enough delegates for the nomination. |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 06:57 PM |
#149 |
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ok. Heres my opinion: |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 07:09 PM |
#154 |
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Well, there are those, including those who voted for Clinton, who |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 07:22 PM |
#157 |
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I can see both sides. |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 07:23 PM |
#158 |
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Most of us are. |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 07:23 PM |
#159 |
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Either way... |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 07:47 PM |
#161 |
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I have a huge problem with the emphasis |
Madam Mossfern |
Jun-08-08 09:17 PM |
#174 |
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Many didn't vote for her BECAUSE she is a woman. |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 09:31 PM |
#176 |
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That's fine |
Madam Mossfern |
Jun-08-08 09:51 PM |
#180 |
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At this point the delegate count is irrelevant. |
dbaker41 |
Jun-09-08 01:20 PM |
#198 |
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How soon will you receive your tombstone? |
donheld |
Jun-08-08 10:48 PM |
#182 |
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Why are you |
Gilligan |
Jun-09-08 11:01 AM |
#195 |
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After the speech Tuesday night |
Condem |
Jun-08-08 11:40 AM |
#4 |
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Oh, No Doubt There Are Tons Of Morons Out There That Weren't Impressed. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Jun-08-08 11:42 AM |
#5 |
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What's with the personal insults by HC supporters here today? |
faygokid |
Jun-08-08 11:52 AM |
#19 |
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Hangovers from the whine made from sour grapes are particular painful. |
Liberal Veteran |
Jun-08-08 12:28 PM |
#45 |
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My Statement Stands Firm. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Jun-08-08 01:36 PM |
#60 |
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"Firm"?? I'll say! More like rock-hard stupid! Coprolitic, even. |
TahitiNut |
Jun-08-08 02:37 PM |
#73 |
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"Coprolitic" definitely describes its substance. Have to remember that one. |
faygokid |
Jun-08-08 03:38 PM |
#101 |
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LOL! Coprolitic. |
sybylla |
Jun-08-08 04:13 PM |
#111 |
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here, here! nt |
tomp |
Jun-09-08 09:36 AM |
#192 |
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I have that person |
Gilligan |
Jun-09-08 11:03 AM |
#196 |
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I have dumped my iggy list for the second time |
Yael |
Jun-08-08 02:09 PM |
#69 |
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You're a bigger person than me |
sybylla |
Jun-08-08 04:30 PM |
#114 |
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my ig list has 26 people on it and |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 05:18 PM |
#123 |
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"...or their attitudes have greatly changed..." |
sybylla |
Jun-08-08 08:57 PM |
#167 |
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Thanks, |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 09:13 PM |
#171 |
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Do they both spell their names in the SAME style? nt |
thecatburgler |
Jun-10-08 01:36 AM |
#202 |
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Three more days. |
DesertedRose |
Jun-08-08 03:20 PM |
#89 |
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In 3 Days My Post Would STILL Be Perfectly Acceptable. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Jun-08-08 08:41 PM |
#164 |
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Ah, so "everyone that disagrees with me is an idiot!!" |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:05 PM |
#79 |
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It is a given. |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jun-08-08 03:52 PM |
#106 |
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What a total dickhead thing to say. |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 06:56 PM |
#148 |
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The Statement Stands Firm. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Jun-08-08 08:40 PM |
#163 |
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The problem: |
Madam Mossfern |
Jun-08-08 11:42 AM |
#6 |
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I'd like to see you or anyone here do better. |
JNelson6563 |
Jun-08-08 11:42 AM |
#7 |
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always with the personal insults - nt |
crankychatter |
Jun-08-08 11:45 AM |
#10 |
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You don't even know me |
JNelson6563 |
Jun-08-08 12:03 PM |
#26 |
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You're joking, right? n/t |
QC |
Jun-08-08 12:19 PM |
#36 |
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sometimes but not this time - the mildest perceived criticism is met with incendiary flamebait |
crankychatter |
Jun-08-08 12:29 PM |
#46 |
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You're one of the biggest flamebaiting |
MonkeyFunk |
Jun-08-08 01:59 PM |
#67 |
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Hahaha You are a fine one to talk, Monkey. |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:08 PM |
#80 |
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What flamebait or shit-stirring threads have I ever started? |
MonkeyFunk |
Jun-08-08 04:14 PM |
#112 |
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You and I both know that you don't have to start a thread to stir shit. |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 06:03 PM |
#135 |
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You do NOT want me to answer this |
XemaSab |
Jun-08-08 10:53 PM |
#183 |
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Oh, but you must! |
JVS |
Jun-10-08 02:39 AM |
#204 |
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LOL! That's like Dean Martin complaining that somebody's a drunk, |
QC |
Jun-08-08 03:30 PM |
#98 |
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delete |
QC |
Jun-08-08 03:23 PM |
#92 |
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I can't hit a big league curve ball either. |
Cruzan |
Jun-08-08 11:46 AM |
#12 |
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Yeah, JNelson |
Condem |
Jun-08-08 11:48 AM |
#13 |
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Tell us a little about what bile, rancor, and loving concessions mean |
genna |
Jun-08-08 12:31 PM |
#47 |
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Poor little Hillary |
dansolo |
Jun-08-08 12:43 PM |
#53 |
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Some of us have been dealing with |
zidzi |
Jun-08-08 02:07 PM |
#68 |
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Hi Zidzi! |
JNelson6563 |
Jun-08-08 02:50 PM |
#74 |
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I know how you feel, Julie, and |
zidzi |
Jun-08-08 03:15 PM |
#83 |
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I still love ya though |
JNelson6563 |
Jun-08-08 03:18 PM |
#88 |
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Hi Julie, |
zidzi |
Jun-08-08 09:34 PM |
#178 |
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I promised I would not say anything more negative about Hillary |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 05:36 PM |
#125 |
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so true, so well put... |
Carolina |
Jun-08-08 06:01 PM |
#131 |
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Many people here could do better. |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 07:01 PM |
#150 |
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Read it again |
JNelson6563 |
Jun-08-08 09:16 PM |
#173 |
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Laughably overrated. |
dailykoff |
Jun-08-08 11:45 AM |
#8 |
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praise Michelle for what? |
wvbygod |
Jun-08-08 12:04 PM |
#29 |
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For being a fine person and an inspiring future first lady. |
dailykoff |
Jun-08-08 12:10 PM |
#32 |
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thanks for the list! |
wvbygod |
Jun-08-08 12:16 PM |
#33 |
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You bet! Here's a better one: |
dailykoff |
Jun-08-08 12:26 PM |
#43 |
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Here's the link you asked for: |
sunnystarr |
Jun-08-08 01:39 PM |
#62 |
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Are you suggesting that the media is not color blind? I thought Obama was the symbol we want? |
genna |
Jun-08-08 12:41 PM |
#52 |
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Race and gender are wedge issues. The real issues are war and oil. |
dailykoff |
Jun-08-08 01:23 PM |
#59 |
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I thought the real issues were monopoly busting like defense and petrol |
genna |
Jun-08-08 03:51 PM |
#105 |
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I think I'd agree with you on those points. |
dailykoff |
Jun-08-08 09:46 PM |
#179 |
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I don't think he is safe which is why the Secret Service have doubled up their coverage. |
genna |
Jun-09-08 07:41 AM |
#189 |
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David Sirota is EXACTLY ON POINT |
genna |
Jun-09-08 07:57 AM |
#190 |
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Newsweek Q & A on Sirota's latest book, "The Uprising": |
dailykoff |
Jun-10-08 01:27 AM |
#201 |
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To really put it in perspective, those media attacks on Obama were |
WIllo |
Jun-08-08 01:47 PM |
#65 |
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When you are right, you are right |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 05:47 PM |
#126 |
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Three More Days...Three More Days...Three More Days... |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Jun-08-08 02:55 PM |
#77 |
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Love your posting name - your parents must have been boomers! :) |
1Hippiechick |
Jun-08-08 04:06 PM |
#109 |
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I was incredibly impressed ... |
RoyGBiv |
Jun-08-08 11:45 AM |
#9 |
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I wasn't impressed by it. I think it was about her and was a speech she needed to give. |
faithfulcitizen |
Jun-08-08 11:46 AM |
#11 |
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I think there are people who can find fault in everything. |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 11:48 AM |
#14 |
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No, my point was I found it to be quite entirely 'good enough.' |
Cruzan |
Jun-08-08 11:51 AM |
#17 |
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Perhaps some people are like that. |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:13 PM |
#81 |
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You're illogical and offensive. |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 03:22 PM |
# |
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Great comeback. "I know you are but what am I?!" |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:30 PM |
#97 |
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I was unaware that I was engaged in a "comback contest" |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 03:33 PM |
#100 |
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So I see that you also do not care to address the point. n/t |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 06:01 PM |
#130 |
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What fucking point, Sparky? |
PeaceNikki |
Jun-08-08 06:29 PM |
#145 |
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A whole lot of Clinton supporters think it's just fine - Most Obama supporters are satisfied |
crankychatter |
Jun-08-08 11:49 AM |
#15 |
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Other than focusing on Obama too much and not enough self praise... |
wvbygod |
Jun-08-08 11:51 AM |
#16 |
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LOL |
faygokid |
Jun-08-08 11:54 AM |
#21 |
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Well...you are half right :o) |
wvbygod |
Jun-08-08 12:06 PM |
#30 |
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She Got in One Last Dig |
otohara |
Jun-08-08 04:22 PM |
#113 |
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Sounded to me like the same speech she gave Tuesday night with some... |
papapi |
Jun-08-08 11:52 AM |
#18 |
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Good call. |
dailykoff |
Jun-08-08 11:56 AM |
#22 |
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I guess you're not a woman |
sandnsea |
Jun-08-08 11:54 AM |
#20 |
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What other woman who won primaries was she talking about? |
cherokeeprogressive |
Jun-08-08 05:54 PM |
#127 |
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good question |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 06:02 PM |
#134 |
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She was talking about the women in the future - DUH n/t |
sandnsea |
Jun-08-08 06:49 PM |
#146 |
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"a woman winning state primaries for the first time" |
cherokeeprogressive |
Jun-09-08 10:58 AM |
#193 |
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Thoroughly unimpressed. |
Kitsune |
Jun-08-08 12:02 PM |
#23 |
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I wasn't, but so what? |
kenzee13 |
Jun-08-08 12:02 PM |
#24 |
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I see the bashing Hillary still continues here. nt |
yadayadayada |
Jun-08-08 12:03 PM |
#25 |
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Voicing a genuine opinion contrary to the prevailing winds is not "bashing". |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:15 PM |
#85 |
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I think the speech was great as a first step. |
FrenchieCat |
Jun-08-08 12:03 PM |
#27 |
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As an ardent non-Clinton supporter... I found her speech one of the best she's ever given. |
Kittycat |
Jun-08-08 12:04 PM |
#28 |
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I liked it. |
Buzz Clik |
Jun-08-08 12:07 PM |
#31 |
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My wife, who is near her age, very much liked it. As did our daughter. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Jun-08-08 12:19 PM |
#34 |
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She did what she had to do. She did the right thing. |
jgraz |
Jun-08-08 12:19 PM |
#35 |
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Many say her ability to compartmentalize allows stregth/denial in public. She doesn't think she lost |
MarjorieG |
Jun-08-08 12:20 PM |
#37 |
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She's taking advantage of low expectations. |
JVS |
Jun-08-08 12:22 PM |
#38 |
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very well said. |
faithfulcitizen |
Jun-08-08 12:31 PM |
#48 |
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Exactly. n/t |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:17 PM |
#87 |
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She did what she had to do. She gets a big shrug and a "See ya, wouldn't |
wienerdoggie |
Jun-08-08 12:22 PM |
#39 |
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It was a finale. Now, Obama stands alone in the spotlight. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Jun-08-08 12:23 PM |
#40 |
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He will, finally, after all the VP speculation goes away once he chooses someone other than HRC |
CakeGrrl |
Jun-08-08 03:13 PM |
#82 |
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We must be supportive even when we think the substance is self-denial and self-deception |
genna |
Jun-08-08 12:25 PM |
#41 |
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Well said n/t |
Hardhead |
Jun-08-08 02:54 PM |
#76 |
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She gave Obama about 7 minutes and the rest was all about her. |
totodeinhere |
Jun-08-08 03:20 PM |
#90 |
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Whoa, dude, sure. |
Jakes Progress |
Jun-08-08 12:25 PM |
#42 |
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It was an obligatory capitulation. |
BushDespiser12 |
Jun-08-08 12:27 PM |
#44 |
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I wanted her to address what voting for McCain would mean |
dansolo |
Jun-08-08 12:38 PM |
#49 |
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I was looking for that too. |
DesertedRose |
Jun-08-08 03:17 PM |
#86 |
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I agree but, really, this is about as magnanimous as Sen. Clinton gets. |
Poll_Blind |
Jun-08-08 12:40 PM |
#50 |
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Let me put it this way. I was not impressed by her facial expression during her endorsement for Obam |
DerekJ |
Jun-08-08 12:41 PM |
#51 |
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I would say she looked CRUSHED and like she had been crying |
genna |
Jun-08-08 03:45 PM |
#102 |
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It was better than I expected - the only part |
elfin |
Jun-08-08 12:44 PM |
#54 |
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My anger at her has clouded my judgement of her speech. |
sellitman |
Jun-08-08 12:44 PM |
#55 |
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I feel the same |
Carolina |
Jun-08-08 06:16 PM |
#140 |
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She did nothing wrong on Tuesday--it was wonderful of her to bow out this early and |
StevieM |
Jun-08-08 09:17 PM |
#175 |
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oh puhleeze |
Carolina |
Jun-08-08 11:13 PM |
#185 |
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Thankfully , I was busy, and missed the whole day of "news" |
SoCalDem |
Jun-09-08 01:52 PM |
#199 |
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The first part was her continuing, destructive campaign for herself, and really contained all of the |
The Stranger |
Jun-08-08 12:46 PM |
#56 |
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I wasn't impressed, either, but I kept quiet yesterday out of respect for her supporters. |
Diane R |
Jun-08-08 12:51 PM |
#57 |
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My sentiments exactly. |
crickets |
Jun-08-08 03:29 PM |
#96 |
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Heard today that she is petitioning to have her name |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 06:01 PM |
#133 |
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If that's true, there should be a thread devoted to discussing it. Do you have a link? |
Diane R |
Jun-08-08 06:18 PM |
#142 |
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No link, I just heard it on McGaughlin Group |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 07:08 PM |
#153 |
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Her speaking ability has greatly improved over the past year. |
progetto |
Jun-08-08 01:01 PM |
#58 |
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Unimpressed: Talk is cheap and deeds are precious. |
Hart2008 |
Jun-08-08 01:38 PM |
#61 |
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They can ask me too.. |
zidzi |
Jun-08-08 09:11 PM |
#170 |
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My knowledge of the Clinton camp goes back to '87 when Bill flunked an interview to be Hart's VP. |
Hart2008 |
Jun-09-08 03:18 PM |
#200 |
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agreed - the speech a whole lotta "me." She was forced to give it! People/MSM are pretty gullible nt |
TexanDem |
Jun-08-08 01:41 PM |
#63 |
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1st viewing: unimpressed, 2nd viewing: assuaged, 3rd viewing: impressed |
2008 |
Jun-08-08 01:44 PM |
#64 |
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It was fine. |
jonestonesusa |
Jun-08-08 01:55 PM |
#66 |
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It matters not |
intaglio |
Jun-08-08 02:17 PM |
#70 |
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I was very impressed with the speech, and thought it was Clinton's best. |
slinkerwink |
Jun-08-08 02:18 PM |
#71 |
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Color me extremely unimpressed. |
Zavulon |
Jun-08-08 02:20 PM |
#72 |
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Puff fluff |
rustydad |
Jun-08-08 02:53 PM |
#75 |
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I agree. I am wondering if I watched the same speech as so many others here... |
ExPatLeftist |
Jun-08-08 03:04 PM |
#78 |
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No, I was not not particularly impressed. |
rucky |
Jun-08-08 03:15 PM |
#84 |
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my take-- |
ginnyinWI |
Jun-08-08 03:22 PM |
#91 |
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I'll Just Say I Think Some Of The Praise For Her Speech Was A Little Over The Top... |
JimGinPA |
Jun-08-08 03:24 PM |
#93 |
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What exactly would you have liked her to do? |
sfam |
Jun-08-08 03:47 PM |
#103 |
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Talked more about the Party taking back the White House, and much MUCH less about herself! |
1Hippiechick |
Jun-08-08 05:56 PM |
#128 |
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They had to FORCE her to do this. that is why I am not impress. |
Max_powers94 |
Jun-08-08 03:27 PM |
#94 |
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Thank you! Exactly. |
Carolina |
Jun-08-08 06:23 PM |
#143 |
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STFU! |
indimuse |
Jun-08-08 03:28 PM |
#95 |
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I absolutely loved it. Thought it was geared towards those who were bugged but might consider Obama |
sfam |
Jun-08-08 03:32 PM |
#99 |
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It was more of a "Evita Peron" speech to me--garnished with self-pity |
rocknation |
Jun-08-08 03:47 PM |
#104 |
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"Don't cry for me, Pennsylvania. . ." |
faygokid |
Jun-08-08 04:12 PM |
#110 |
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. |
rocknation |
Jun-08-08 04:47 PM |
#117 |
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Glad you liked it. I'm humbled. |
faygokid |
Jun-08-08 05:17 PM |
#122 |
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That video is kind of creepy...is she a popular singer or what? |
genna |
Jun-08-08 04:32 PM |
#115 |
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Patti Lupone is a Broadway stage institution |
rocknation |
Jun-08-08 04:37 PM |
#116 |
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I am woefully ignorant about Broadway. Thanks. |
genna |
Jun-09-08 07:30 AM |
#188 |
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oh my gosh!!!! |
rebel with a cause |
Jun-08-08 06:11 PM |
#139 |
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don't choke to death |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jun-08-08 03:54 PM |
#107 |
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So, the OP has a ho-hum opinion about a speech, and you imply that she die? real sweet. |
faithfulcitizen |
Jun-08-08 05:34 PM |
#124 |
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My girlfriend said it best: she was "just going through the motions". |
gulfcoastliberal |
Jun-08-08 03:55 PM |
#108 |
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For pete's sake... get over yourself |
lamp_shade |
Jun-08-08 04:57 PM |
#118 |
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UNITY PARTY POOPER! |
A-Schwarzenegger |
Jun-08-08 05:00 PM |
#119 |
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It was good, and as long as she keeps making it |
RichardRay |
Jun-08-08 05:03 PM |
#120 |
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I disagree! |
janx |
Jun-08-08 05:06 PM |
#121 |
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Your post says it all - it was all about her and her women supporters...that's the problem..... |
1Hippiechick |
Jun-08-08 06:00 PM |
#129 |
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No, I don't think so. |
janx |
Jun-08-08 06:04 PM |
#136 |
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"...and that's why we must elect Barack Obama!" x 37 |
onetwo |
Jun-08-08 06:01 PM |
#132 |
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An 8 for the speech. |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Jun-08-08 06:06 PM |
#137 |
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I don't know how many you've seen, then. |
Sparkly |
Jun-08-08 06:17 PM |
#141 |
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Compare it to Al Gore 2000. |
bunnies |
Jun-08-08 07:03 PM |
#152 |
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That was another historic concession speech. |
Sparkly |
Jun-08-08 07:50 PM |
#162 |
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I was not impressed |
Obama4prez4life |
Jun-08-08 06:24 PM |
#144 |
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i dont watch speeches from those dead to me |
meow mix |
Jun-08-08 07:02 PM |
#151 |
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Over 80% of DUers in this poll rated it very highly so you are not alone but out numbered |
grantcart |
Jun-08-08 07:16 PM |
#155 |
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Aw, quit this SHIT ! It was good. TIME TO UNITE !! |
RBInMaine |
Jun-08-08 07:17 PM |
#156 |
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i thought she gave a great speech. |
ejpoeta |
Jun-08-08 07:31 PM |
#160 |
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NOT GENUINE |
tamzins |
Jun-08-08 08:49 PM |
#165 |
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Sort of agree |
hardbop |
Jun-08-08 08:53 PM |
#166 |
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Hell, I'm still waiting for Joe Biden to make his concession speech. |
Major Hogwash |
Jun-08-08 08:57 PM |
#168 |
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I have been one of HRC's sharpest critics. |
AngryOldDem |
Jun-08-08 08:59 PM |
#169 |
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Well, she did not commit seppuku, or even flagellate herself with barbed wire, |
QC |
Jun-08-08 09:14 PM |
#172 |
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It was fine.... move along... |
Breeze54 |
Jun-08-08 09:33 PM |
#177 |
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Her speeches always sound like she's reading off a list |
XemaSab |
Jun-08-08 10:47 PM |
#181 |
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got hate? |
Apollo11 |
Jun-09-08 08:37 AM |
#191 |
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"4 decades of being involved with politics" |
Major Hogwash |
Jun-10-08 02:36 AM |
#203 |
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Oh Good God |
JPettus |
Jun-08-08 10:54 PM |
#184 |
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I was probably one of the few NOT impressed by her speech. I felt every time she said Obama it was |
vaberella |
Jun-08-08 11:15 PM |
#186 |
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It was better than most of her others I have seen... |
skids |
Jun-09-08 06:00 AM |
#187 |
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Hillary? Hillary who? n/t |
greguganus |
Jun-09-08 10:59 AM |
#194 |
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Frankly, her supporters probably couldn't care less if the Obama crowd liked it. |
Beacool |
Jun-09-08 01:16 PM |
#197 |
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You are wrong. It was an outstanding speech. Pure class! |
Apollo11 |
Jun-10-08 03:37 AM |
#205 |