brizoda 4,203 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, LebaneseDude said: Sure. Too bad I wasn't really active in US Politics back then to care though. Too busy dodging carpet bombs in Lebanon. don't be sad, now you know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, Didymus said: Because of this: This is not an opinion piece. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,971 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 50 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said: That's great. I just hope you realize it's going to be futile for your own sake. Pushing the platform to the left isn't futile. We were in this to push progressive ideas to the forefront of democratic agenda. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, brizoda said: don't be sad, now you know I'm not sad. I wasn't involved back then so why are you trying to bring me into it? Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, FATCAT said: Pushing the platform to the left isn't futile. We were in this to push progressive ideas to the forefront of democratic agenda. It is at this juncture. Hillary has moved as left as comfortably possible for her and the majority of Democrats. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,971 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, LebaneseDude said: It is at this juncture. Hillary has moved as left as comfortably possible for her and the majority of Democrats. The convention is almost 2 months away. I'm sure sanders can uncomfortably nudge more left positions. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, FATCAT said: The convention is almost 2 months away. I'm sure sanders can uncomfortably nudge more left positions. Well he still has some leverage now, much less than he had before the California primary. It'll only decrease the longer he waits though. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,971 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, LebaneseDude said: Well he still has some leverage now, much less than he had before the California primary. It'll only decrease the longer he waits though. The longer he waits for what? His leverage over the convention will still be there, and strong on July 25th. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said: This is not an opinion piece. Yes it is. And if you cared about the news value of the article you would've included it in the OP, not those two small ass references to what "aides say" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, Didymus said: Yes it is. And if you cared about the news value of the article you would've included it in the OP, not those two small ass references to what "aides say" All good. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, FATCAT said: The longer he waits for what? His leverage over the convention will still be there, and strong on July 25th. Perhaps. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster2015 1,117 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 May I ask, why are you supporting Hillary? Honestly that's everyone I know like...please give me an explanation as to why you're voting for her? Or support her? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 14 minutes ago, Monster2015 said: May I ask, why are you supporting Hillary? Honestly that's everyone I know like...please give me an explanation as to why you're voting for her? Or support her? You're not the first to ask me that considering most of my friends assumed I'd go for Bernie. They were shocked to say the least. I could write a full page essay explaining this, because it deserves it despite me being thoroughly exhausted due to having to repeat myself so many times, but if you want something that may apply to more than just me, then read this. http://www.thepeoplesview.net/main/2016/5/29/in-her-corner-how-the-2016-democratic-primary-has-made-me-a-staunch-hillary-clinton-supporter#.V0sjVw4iioU.facebook It's a long read, but if you're genuinely curious it's basically how I and many "supposed Bernie supporters" feel. I bumped into it yesterday and was basically nodding the entire way through. It could have been written by me, with the only difference being that I come from a country that has been in its own political revolution for years. I have a sense of what can be accomplished, and what can't be, regardless of what we desire. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Didymus said: What happened to not posting opinions as threads This is an article from Politico. Articles are posted here everyday from blogs and gossip sites and Politico is neither of those. Politico is in line with other valid and respected news sites. If we aren't going to post opinions as thread, we should target those blog posts from Huffpost from their blog section or crazy sites like Brietbart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just now, Whispering said: If we aren't going to post opinions as thread, we should target those blog posts from Huffpost from their blog section or crazy sites like Brietbart. We should Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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