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DemocratSinceBirth

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18. I know the difference between supporting a candidate and trashing his or her opponent.

Reply to KoKo (Reply #17)

Thu Feb 12, 2015, 03:29 PM

Feb 2015

Also, in the post you responded to I stated instructing folks to "eat their peas" , i. e. support Hillary because there are no alternatives is counterproductive.

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I think we attack those who have PRINCIPLES over current Dem Agenda who are KoKo Feb 2015 #23

No thank you. HappyMe Feb 2015 #5

I mostly agree Renew Deal Feb 2015 #6

Hillary isn't perfect, but no one is FLPanhandle Feb 2015 #8

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Thanks for article...refresher... KoKo Feb 2015 #15

She does not and will not inspire any but the most diehard fans from turning out. closeupready Feb 2015 #10

I agree but this "eat your peas" campaign by some of her supporters is going to alienate some folks. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #12

You might be misinterpreting wanting other Dem Candidates in a Primary to Challenge Hillary KoKo Feb 2015 #17

I know the difference between supporting a candidate and trashing his or her opponent. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #18

Yes, you did say"Eat Your Peas" and can't disagree with that.... KoKo Feb 2015 #22

The pit in my stomach grows.... peace13 Feb 2015 #13

Why Hillary won't Win if she runs as a DINO/DLC Candidate in 2016...Times are A'Changing KoKo Feb 2015 #14

No sale. /nt AtomicKitten Feb 2015 #19

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Should this be the case, sadoldgirl Feb 2015 #21