Yes, I am a strong Hillary partisan, and no I am not ashamed of it.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

If you are an immigrant, a person of color, a foreigner in any sense in this country (even in the sense that you are born in Hawaii, but because of the color of your skin, a significant part of the country thinks you are from Kenya), this election feels like an existential threat. So yes, I am more likely to snap at people who I believe are not supporting her, whether here or IRL this election is a threat to me, and I am reacting to it as a threat.

There have several posts on DU wondering why people are not more gracious about attacks (which inevitably they think are constructive) on HRC, people under existential threat should not be expected to graciously deal with your hand wringing nonsense.

I support her, I want her to be president, i already think the media criticizes her way too much, and I don't want to deal with such nonsense on DU.

[MADem]

1. I am with YOU.

And I am with HER, too!

Anyone who talks about 'holding their nose' or voting unenthusiastically has not examined her record at all, and they have bought, hook, line and STINKER, the right wing memes. Either that, or they're fishing for fights and disunity.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

2. ugh. agreed

[MynameisBlarney]

24. As a former Bernie supporter I admit

That I have said I'd hold my nose and vote for her in the past.
Now, I don't feel that way. I'm stoked that she's the nominee and I think she's gonna win in an historic landslide.

[MADem]

32. I get where you are coming from, truly.

It took me a while to "pivot" to Obama in 08 but when I did, I went for the full push (and never looked back).

[politicaljunkie41910]

38. Thanks for coming on board. We need you and more like you. This is not recess. This is real life.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

41. really glad to hear that

[apcalc]

3. I think she is a fabulous candidate and support her enthusiastically.

Plus, I think with all her stickers, bumper stickers , pins, magnets, and magazine and newspaper articles and fleece throw, I think a room of my house has become Hillary Central!

[obamanut2012]

4. k & r 100%

[ffr]

5. Ashamed and Hillary partisan are a misnomer

Proud. Bold. Individual. Smart. Deep thinker. Those are more what you should be adding to your vocabulary. They're in mine.

[sarae]

6. K&R

[MineralMan]

7. Agreed. Too much damning with faint praise is being posted,

in my opinion. It's easy enough to post that way and stay clear of TOS violations and hidden posts, but such "constructive" criticism is still negative toward Hillary's candidacy, and tends to diminish enthusiasm. Since GOTV activism definitely requires enthusiasm, such posts also discourage people from doing GOTV, even on a small scale. And by small scale, I mean talking up voting for Hillary among close acquaintances and friends. GOTV isn't just canvassing and phone banking. It depends, too, on those casual conversations we all have with people we know.

[MADem]

11. +1. nt

[karmaqueen]

8. I am a strong supporter too!

I think she has been treated horribly by the press. They never take the time to do their homework. They repeat what is popular on the internet posted by anyone who has a device. I will hear things that I even know are not true. We might as well be listening to Rush Limbaugh for news.

[murielm99]

18. She has, and still is, being treat horribly on DU, too.

Much of it is disguised as concern, or subtle criticism, but it very much present. I have had posts hidden for pointing it out.

[MADem]

33. You can appeal hides to the admins, you know.

They've been known to reverse a call on occasion.....

[daligirrl]

9. Thank you. . . I feel the same way!

[niyad]

10. the years of smears have created a false narrative

(I know you have seen this, but I post it for others who may have missed it)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512400867

[bettyellen]

14. I've been telling people they need to do some homework. Few know how the email and Benghazi were

totally partisan witch hunts. Few know of her many accomplishments. It is mind boggling.

[bettyellen]

12. I am tired of the intimidating bluster we have faced this past year Pri. Am vocal and unashamed...

And many people I have met are hugely relieved to be able to openly talk about supporting Hillary.
I had to tell my poker friends the Hill hatred is verboten during friendly games, because I have had enough. She has done a lot of good for many.


Watching you listen to Trump accept the nomination deeply affected me- as I had long ago forgotten the labels other people put on you, and see instead a sister. That night I was reminded of the hatred and irrational fears. I don't allow anyone to write off the Trump candidacy as a joke anymore. I have left more than one angry young man sputter off, less likely to forcefully spew bullshit in the future. Not having it.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. ...

[bettyellen]

20. Some people are like "wow! why bother?" and I say we all change the culture, one by one...

and the one thing I have noticed more and more lately is this balls out anger designed to silence others. Amazed it happens in the NYC area, and I smile and laugh and assure them I have done my homework and know my values, thank you very much- so spare me your bulging veins and glares. Take em somewhere else, assholes.

:loveyou:

[GWC58]

13. Since

she was First Lady I've been a strong supporter of hers. One of the more accomplished First Lady's, too.

[niyad]

29. welcome to du

[nolabear]

15. Couldn't agree more. I'll vote for her proudly, for all the right reasons.

If the country hadn't gone half crazy it would be obvious how great she is, no matter who or what was the competition.

[Skidmore]

17. I feel the same way.

So many people I love are at risk during this election, both now and in the future, just because of who they essentially are. I won't tolerate scoldings about hurt feelings on behalf of other candidates or political agendas. I don't want people to be physically or otherwise assaulted because of Trump's candidacy. I also don't want to see people suffer because of the agenda he will bring successful. We are better than this. I want Hillary to be president. cutting her down as a candidate will gain nothing for those who do. Stronger together.

[patsimp]

19. great to hear.

[Maru Kitteh]

21. x 1000 here, LLP. Couldn't agree more!

[sheshe2]

22. I am with you 100%, Pri.

[pnwmom]

23. To add to the list - people (or their loved ones) who have Medicaid or other health insurance

thanks to Obamacare.

Or who just feel peace of mind knowing that it's out there in case they lose the insurance they do have.

[world wide wally]

25. I am a white, male and I support her unequivocally because I am NOT brain dead

[La Lioness Priyanka]

26. that's a good reason to support her too

[radical noodle]

27. Excited, enthusiastic, and eager

to vote for Hillary! For ALL the people in this country that I love, even those who may be stupid enough to vote for Trump. She will be everyone's president!

[MFM008]

28. Me 2

[betsuni]

30. K&R!

[Hekate]

31. I'll stand with you standing with Hillary

[La Lioness Priyanka]

34. kicking this.

[Justice]

35. If you are a Patriot, an American, a woman - the election feels like an existential threat.

[bettyellen]

36. I have had to sternly warm a couple of friends that their anger and CT theories were OTT bullshit

And if no longer be tolerating them in my home. Told them they were intimidating other guests and I was fed up. Honestly they go off the rails and never notice they are ranting endlessly boring everyone who knows better to think the emails or fracking in Florida is the real reason for their discomfort.
Had a guy who cheats on his own wife going on about the Clenis and I said buddy, that's a road you of all people don't want to go down. I listened to this crap for a year and I am done now. Said go join "a brand new congress" and report back- or shut the fuck up.
It's easy to destroy and much harder to get anything done. At this point they are part of the problem.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

37. not to mention all these thinly veiled criticisms posing as suggestions to improve her campaign

i am literally sick of it all

[bettyellen]

39. Especially since the pivots they suggest would make her look phony....

I kind of think that is what they want. As more see how smart caring and strong she is, they just can't help wanting to tarnish her rep. To prove to themselves she was wrong all along. They want payback due to bruised egos. Fuck that. Cannot put their egos first right now. They can get in the back of the bus or get off. Don't care.

[RockaFowler]

40. I'm with you

[ismnotwasm]

42. K&R

[tandem5]

43. I'm tired of all the articles and monologue intros that automatically assume that Clinton is not the

reader's/viewer's first choice.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

44. i'm tired of people saying she is unpopular without mentioning that actually in POC communities

she is quite popular. people are not just white people.