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2016 Postmortem

firebrand80

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3. People have a way of convincing themselves of things

Reply to DanTex (Original post)

Thu Mar 17, 2016, 12:10 PM

Mar 2016

I don't think anyone REALLY believed Bernie would be the nominee any more than they believe that Trump will be President. They're just hoping Hillary loses so they can say "I told you so."

(This attitude reflects a tremendous amount of while privilege, but that's another discussion for another day)

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Re: Trump's going to beat Hillary!!!11!11 [View all] DanTex Mar 2016 OP

LOL ananda Mar 2016 #1

Famous last words. nt revbones Mar 2016 #2

Democrats would be insane to nominate Sanders Gothmog Mar 2016 #13

But nominating Clinton is sane? That's laughable. nt revbones Mar 2016 #17

People have a way of convincing themselves of things firebrand80 Mar 2016 #3

Remember when they thought... JaneyVee Mar 2016 #4

I certainly do. Just wait until the first debate, she's toast! LOL. DanTex Mar 2016 #5

Those were the days, Janey./nt DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #7

NO FAIR!!! The debates were stacked against him! And he won, anyway!!! alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #15

"Le'mee just say this..." NurseJackie Mar 2016 #18

I'll go there: when people say "Clinton can't beat Trump" it's wishful thinking. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #6

Further reality - Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #10

Glad you have everyone you need to win whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #8

Isn't that great they ass u me we're 'getting in line as we were told'? ViseGrip Mar 2016 #11

No, the 'same people' did not say all those things. Marr Mar 2016 #9

I think you DanTex have a fine grasp of politics rock Mar 2016 #12

Lol, You must of have had posting withdrawl! Nt Logical Mar 2016 #14

I see it more that Trump is a shitstorm, and a loose cannon.... johnnyrocket Mar 2016 #16