2016 Postmortem

Always Randy

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34. Women could have prevented the shutdown

Sun Oct 20, 2013, 09:43 PM

Oct 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2013/10/16/would-more-women-in-congress-have-prevented-the-shutdown/

Men are so often so full of themselves ---women can get things done without all the posturting ----they are on task----------the next two election cycles are all about GENDER ----and HRC is part of that

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Hillary Clinton--What makes me think the way I do about HRC [View all] Always Randy Oct 2013 OP

No she's would not be a great President. RC Oct 2013 #1

who are the "WE" that you speak of---and thank you for responding and postiing Always Randy Oct 2013 #4

There is three more years to go for the Presidential elections. What is your hurry? RC Oct 2013 #5

thank you again but you have to admit Always Randy Oct 2013 #9

Why would MA defeat their incumbent Senator in 2018? karynnj Oct 2013 #11

Michele has "roots" in South Carolina Always Randy Oct 2013 #20

So you are saying we have to run Republican Lite, a Republican Lite the is far to the Right of where RC Oct 2013 #26

OK my friend RC ---we are in the political casino Always Randy Oct 2013 #30

Agreed RC dotymed Nov 2013 #178

Hillary Clinton signed the authorization to allow Bush* to launch a pre-emptive attack on Iraq Samantha Nov 2013 #160

I understand you Sam Always Randy Nov 2013 #166

Obviously, I would rather lay down and die than vote Republican Samantha Nov 2013 #167

It is not that I think Hillary is the inevitable choice Always Randy Nov 2013 #168

I did not say I do not like Hillary -- I do like her Samantha Nov 2013 #169

I apologize in advance Always Randy Nov 2013 #170

Well, I guess we can agree to just see this differently Samantha Nov 2013 #176

Perhaps the ability to raise a billion dollars for starters.Then there is name recognition, seasoned libdem4life Oct 2013 #33

So we can have another DLC President with a Republican Congress? RC Oct 2013 #37

To be sure! libdem4life Oct 2013 #39

She'a a hawk. Want more War? broiles Oct 2013 #28

I think you misread my post. RC Oct 2013 #38

"We", Kimosabe? Beacool Oct 2013 #53

Maybe not you. RC Oct 2013 #55

I understand your "I want" Always Randy Oct 2013 #59

Which is why we need to put up a Liberal for a change and not keep following the Right to the Right. RC Oct 2013 #64

You are wrong. Do your homework before you jump on the republican bandwagon Evergreen Emerald Oct 2013 #69

The political Center is not where you think it is. RC Oct 2013 #70

I see your point Always Randy Oct 2013 #72

When will it be the time to be born left of center? brisas2k Oct 2013 #104

good idea ---where is the center Always Randy Oct 2013 #111

The flaw with these graphics... brooklynite Oct 2013 #146

It is a verifiable fact that the Democratic Leadership is Right of Center. RC Oct 2013 #148

My point is that most voters tend to be in the center / center-right / center-left brooklynite Oct 2013 #149

You are telling me the apparent Center is the Real Center? RC Oct 2013 #150

So where is the issue of gay marriage Always Randy Oct 2013 #151

HOORAY for you--- Always Randy Oct 2013 #71

Fearmongering keeps left of center leaders out brisas2k Oct 2013 #105

great comment Always Randy Oct 2013 #112

Tammy Wynette had her trials too... peace13 Oct 2013 #2

thank you---this is not MY endeavor Always Randy Oct 2013 #3

She wasn't criticizing women who baked cookies. Beacool Oct 2013 #8

Yep...this right here will do the Dems in. peace13 Oct 2013 #16

she was a poor sport & her behavior atrocious AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #17

Bullcrap!!!!!!!! Beacool Oct 2013 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #19

will the name of your new website be called third party underground because Always Randy Oct 2013 #23

what difference does it make Always Randy Oct 2013 #21

from Green Emerald on this site----she says it better than I Always Randy Oct 2013 #121

I tend to agree. hamsterjill Oct 2013 #6

I think she'll be an even stronger candidate this time. I anticipate a good,solid primary fight Rowdyboy Oct 2013 #7

I'd like to see a primary contest between HRC and Eliz. Warren... polichick Oct 2013 #10

That would be Whisp Oct 2013 #13

...and it would never happen brooklynite Oct 2013 #147

I did not see the link or post about Always Randy Oct 2013 #154

Wasn't this the time she called Bill's lovers Trash? Whisp Oct 2013 #12

As soon as we're re-hashing Bill Clinton's behavior and Hillary's reaction, hedgehog Oct 2013 #14

did you know Hillary supported a coup in the Honduras during her SoS gig? Whisp Oct 2013 #15

oh my ---a coup Always Randy Oct 2013 #22

who cares about honduras brisas2k Oct 2013 #106

tell me more about Honduras Always Randy Oct 2013 #122

'gig' Really? Being SOS is a GIG? What the Hell Do You Do for a Living Corey_Baker08 Nov 2013 #171

Yours was a ridiculous reply. Whisp Nov 2013 #173

Im Talking About You Referring To The SOS Position As A Gig Corey_Baker08 Nov 2013 #174

... Whisp Nov 2013 #175

GIG Always Randy Nov 2013 #179

GIG Whisp Nov 2013 #180

good one Always Randy Nov 2013 #181

I'm willing to wait and see who runs to decide who I support davidpdx Oct 2013 #24

There are a lot of good candidates. SmittynMo Oct 2013 #25

I don't get this part: Smarmie Doofus Oct 2013 #27

I am talking about winning the Presidency--- Always Randy Oct 2013 #29

''After Hillary gets done showing men that they can behave...'' Whisp Oct 2013 #31

Women could have prevented the shutdown Always Randy Oct 2013 #34

That is so wrong.... I'm not even going to bother responding. n/t Whisp Oct 2013 #41

That's a bullshit stereotype, coupled with industrial-strength wishful thinking. winter is coming Oct 2013 #43

For all the talk of candidate Hillary DFW Oct 2013 #32

Diane Nyad just swam from Cuba to the US age 64 Always Randy Oct 2013 #35

She didn't swim from Cuba to Key West every day for 8 years DFW Oct 2013 #40

Hillary THRIVES on those guys hating her Always Randy Oct 2013 #42

If you say so DFW Oct 2013 #49

When the Bill and Monica thing happened Hillary Always Randy Oct 2013 #68

Monica wasn't the first, and the Little Rock statehouse was a far cry from 1600 DFW Oct 2013 #90

No, but an assumption that their marriage fits some king of mold Always Randy Oct 2013 #91

Who's to say? Only everyone at the White House at he time, including my dad DFW Oct 2013 #93

A great picture ---some good looking people thee Always Randy Oct 2013 #97

A thing we all go to every new year DFW Oct 2013 #98

Is that held at Penn Center Always Randy Oct 2013 #99

No, it's much smaller than that DFW Oct 2013 #100

Conspicuous by their absence---blacks. latinos, asian, gay, lesbian, Always Randy Oct 2013 #102

Absence? If you say that, you've never been anywhere near there DFW Oct 2013 #109

I am curious ---why not the Obama's ---or Rachel Always Randy Oct 2013 #113

Not everyone has their schedules open like that DFW Oct 2013 #119

Well I am glad for you and the mission of RW Always Randy Oct 2013 #120

Most participants either do or have done something DFW Oct 2013 #123

Allison Grimes---WEndy Davis----?? Always Randy Oct 2013 #124

We don't recruit DFW Oct 2013 #127

here's a link on a Roland report Always Randy Oct 2013 #128

Sort of typical for Roland DFW Oct 2013 #132

You know a guy like that could get in the ring Always Randy Oct 2013 #134

As a matter of fact, I'm friends with a prominent Right-Winger who is a regular there DFW Oct 2013 #136

constructive engagement and civil discourse Always Randy Oct 2013 #140

Richard is a true believer in his cause DFW Oct 2013 #141

Putting the shoe on the other foot----hard to do for OWIDs Always Randy Oct 2013 #142

He'd go down with the ship DFW Oct 2013 #143

Blimey ---a Moonie! and a TAKER---his company survives on a socially assisted Postal Service Always Randy Oct 2013 #144

Richard is still a Republican after all DFW Oct 2013 #145

I wonder how he would feel if he had to pay full price for postage Always Randy Oct 2013 #152

Richard is not one to scoff at a favorable business deal DFW Oct 2013 #153

Venom with a smile is worse than venom with a sneer Always Randy Oct 2013 #155

He knows better than to talk to ME about helping the Moonies! DFW Nov 2013 #156

Maybe some of those hurt by the moonies Always Randy Nov 2013 #157

Oh yeah, pundits we got DFW Nov 2013 #158

The Senate Conservative Fund-The Circular Firing Squad goes Nuclear Always Randy Nov 2013 #159

I don't know the size of Richard's war chest DFW Nov 2013 #161

I might have a suggestion for a guest at your RW Always Randy Nov 2013 #162

Wealth is not a factor DFW Nov 2013 #163

At the time of the Castro revolution Always Randy Nov 2013 #164

Mujeres para Hillary Always Randy Nov 2013 #165

isnt that sexist DonCoquixote Oct 2013 #103

OK ---so 2016 is rapidly approaching Always Randy Oct 2013 #115

Warren, Dean, Gore, DonCoquixote Oct 2013 #117

So? Is there a campaign underway for any of these? Always Randy Oct 2013 #118

She just likes riding on Air Force One? How very Bushian. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #101

The Essence of Bad Politicians and Mediocre Human Beings brisas2k Oct 2013 #107

Don't know if the far-right is correct in that, even partially, truebluegreen Oct 2013 #110

Well ---what have you got---you are a good critic Always Randy Oct 2013 #114

I think I didn't explain that properly Always Randy Oct 2013 #116

The oft mentioned Progressive candidates will not seriously run. Why? No base. They can't win. libdem4life Oct 2013 #36

Liberal Democrat 4 Life---you are spot ON Always Randy Oct 2013 #44

Love Ms. Grimes...she'll give him a run for his money. He's also getting a challenger libdem4life Oct 2013 #50

Hey everybody on DU----read this Always Randy Oct 2013 #60

Spot on: fear mongering and corporate lack of interest brisas2k Oct 2013 #108

Clinton says no to second term (Mar 2011) struggle4progress Oct 2013 #45

Might you have a link? Always Randy Oct 2013 #61

oops. added on edit struggle4progress Oct 2013 #63

Clinton: Done with the ‘high wire’ of politics. Really. (Jan 2012) struggle4progress Oct 2013 #46

Do you believe this? Always Randy Oct 2013 #62

She's been in the public eye continually since Clinton was elected governor in 1983. He continued struggle4progress Oct 2013 #66

The Clinton Foundation will grow astronomically during her Presidency Always Randy Oct 2013 #67

You can, of course, believe whatever you like. But she has said repeatedly she isn't running. struggle4progress Oct 2013 #76

Thee is absolutely nothing that I have seen Always Randy Oct 2013 #82

A very recent example is Perelman's intro of Clinton as the next President at the AIDS dinner: struggle4progress Oct 2013 #86

Who's funding Ready for Hillary? We don't know, because they needn't disclose. The group says struggle4progress Oct 2013 #87

Hillary Clinton Says She's Not Running in 2016 (Again) (Dec 2012) struggle4progress Oct 2013 #47

Yes, but she recently said that she won't make a decision now. Beacool Oct 2013 #48

Of course this wish washy back and forth makes book sales bigger Whisp Oct 2013 #85

It's a political fact of life. You don't announce early...you say No because it tips off the libdem4life Oct 2013 #51

It's also a question of respect. Beacool Oct 2013 #54

Yes, there are many factors and events that need to be firmly in place before making that decision libdem4life Oct 2013 #56

As far as the party leadership is concerned, they think that she should run. Beacool Oct 2013 #57

Very true. But she is going to pull out every glitch she can, in advance. Big errors were made libdem4life Oct 2013 #58

It isn't a matter of can she win, of course she can tularetom Oct 2013 #52

Me either. But I wasn't enthused about Obama either. She assures no fractured, bruising Primary libdem4life Oct 2013 #65

Tell me more about the Kun Ba Ya Always Randy Oct 2013 #73

Had to look...had the wrong spelling. It's a black spiritual song. Kumbaya libdem4life Oct 2013 #74

Another quick comment...the reference was for Democrats getting together for a single libdem4life Oct 2013 #75

OK ---got it---disregard the other post question---but thank you for the link --I''' playing it Always Randy Oct 2013 #78

Brought tears to my eyes...Lord bless him, he was one of the originals. libdem4life Oct 2013 #81

We're twins!!! Always Randy Oct 2013 #83

Couple of old Lefties, to be sure. libdem4life Oct 2013 #89

Just read that profile---beautiful Always Randy Oct 2013 #94

Thank you. We sure do have a lot of work to do. libdem4life Oct 2013 #95

you can save your posts in your journal as well Always Randy Oct 2013 #96

yes--I already knew the song Always Randy Oct 2013 #77

Well, thanks for the opportunity to put it out there. It's been a long time, and we didn't have You libdem4life Oct 2013 #80

Mr. Obama ---not a liberal? ---OK --what is he?? Always Randy Oct 2013 #84

Wasn't mean as a criticism. He's been dealt a pretty dire hand of political reality cards, libdem4life Oct 2013 #88

Michele Obama---dynasty Always Randy Oct 2013 #92

LOL!!! Capt. Obvious Oct 2013 #79

Seriously, "Always Randy" is the perfect name for the big dog. polichick Oct 2013 #125

why thank you===I think Always Randy Oct 2013 #126

and i am always randy Always Randy Oct 2013 #129

Hillary Clinton: A President for the 1%. Vashta Nerada Oct 2013 #130

from Green Emerald on this site----she says it better than I Always Randy Oct 2013 #131

Care to back up that statement? oasis Oct 2013 #138

She's DLC. Vashta Nerada Oct 2013 #139

So You Think Christie is Going To Be a President for the 99%? Corey_Baker08 Nov 2013 #172

not resting on my laurels Always Randy Nov 2013 #177

Nope. n/t Le Taz Hot Oct 2013 #133

So verbose! Always Randy Oct 2013 #135

and HEY----you have a journal a mile long Always Randy Oct 2013 #137