So the full-of-hope-change-unity crowd booed Edwards

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when he brought up Clinton?

I couldn't be more, oh, what's the word....inspired...no, that's not it....turned completely the fuck off by the arrogance. Yeah, that's it. Why the fuck would anybody wanna join that club?

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Before explaining his decision, Edwards was booed by the crowd when he said he wanted to talk about "our friend, Sen. Hillary Clinton."

"What I've learned, and I've gotten to know her very well, is that she believes with every fiber of her being that America can be a better place and that we need change," he said.


"It is very, very hard to get up every day and do what she's done," he said. "It is hard to go out there and fight and to speak up when the odds turn against you ... what she has shown is strength and character ... she cares deeply about the working people in this country.

"She is a women who, in my judgment, is made of steel," he said. "And she's a leader in this country, not because of her husband, but because of what she has done."

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=4857067&page=1
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[Thrill]

1. This is what happens when you go around claiming you're

the Working Class Whites candidate.

[VotesForWomen]

58. more lying for Obama, i see. btw, if O loses 1/2 the dem vote, then has to rely on getting the vote

votes of *real* racists to win the GE, what do you think his chances are?

[anonymous171]

2. Because of the type of campaign she is running.

She deserves the viritol, IMHO.

[leftynyc]

69. Those supporters managed

to ruin the most gracious thing I've ever seen in politics (and I've been around a long time) - he didn't have to mention Sen Clinton's name. John Edwards showed he had more class in his pinky (as does Sen Obama who put a stop to the booing immediately) than all the people booing put together. Those that are applauding the booing are just as bad.

[islandmkl]

3. you must have turned it off (or ignored) the cheering that he aroused after the initial booing...

he gave hillary plenty of props and she received the cheers...

what do you want?

[JimGinPA]

6. He Wants To Sulk...

I've heard the same thing at Hillary's little pitiful rallies when Obama's name was mentioned. It happens.

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23. I've watched most of Hillary's rallies, and I never heard a boo. Even those inbred racists in WV

didn't boo when she mentioned him.

I'd love a link.

[JimGinPA]

36. You Either Have Very Poor Hearing Or Are Just A Liar...

I'd wager liar.

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38. Wow - liar am I? How long till you call me a racist. What is that, number 4 on the list?

[dchill]

39. A TRUE Hillary insider would know...

that there are plenty of those "inbred racists" in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, too. And let's not forget Kentucky! That dog whistle has been blowing for a long time, now. Bill's really good at it.

I've heard boos at Hillary rallies, but as an Obama supporter, I didn't get up in arms about it - but I did feel their pain. Sorry, I'm not going to search Hillary rally footage for links.

[emilyg]

47. No one at Hillary's rallies booed Obama.

[Zhade]

57. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Neither supporter did?

NT!

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59. I haven't seen it, and there seems to be no link to back up the assertion.

2+2

[FrenchieCat]

4. Sometimes shit happens.

If Hillary wouldn't have gone from state to state trashing Barack in every way possible, I'm sure the boos would have been softer, if audible at all. Hey, she's in the kitchen, right? :shrug:

[Nitrogenica]

5. I know it's hard to quit being a false argument repeater, but maybe you should try.

I'm asking nicely.

[Faygo Kid]

7. Glad to hear of your support for John Edwards' comments. Yes We Can.

Of course, no Hillary supporters would have booed Obama if the situation had been reversed.

Of course not. At least, it was over after the first, visceral reaction. I wonder if that would have been the case - again - if Edwards had endorsed Hillary, yet praised Obama.

At any rate, your good words about John Edwards's quotes are a hopeful sign.

[RichardRay]

8. And John Edwards gently guided them back to civility,

while Senator Obama made it clear that the behavior wasn't OK. It would have been better if they didn't do it, but the recovery was acceptable, I think.

[leftynyc]

71. It showed the class and dignity that

both Senators Edwards and Obama have. The people booing and those applauding it are an embarassment to Sen Obama's message of unity.

[RazBerryBeret]

9. you can't make me believe that

when Hillary mentions Obama in rallies her supporters don't boo...
I've heard them cheer for her when she attacks him in her speeches.
actually, I had the chance to see obama here in columbus the same day that hillary was here. I sat in his rally and he actually complimented her.
I later saw a clip on CNN where she BASHED him at her rally, and her supporters cheered!
and remember the "shame on you Barack Obama, shame on you"???? that was in Ohio too.

So give me a break about the supporters.

[RainDog]

10. oh please. grow up. there are rude ppl on both sides

if you have to take your toys and go home because of that - :eyes:

[TexasObserver]

11. Get used to Democrats booing Hillary. That isn't going to change.

She's earned the boos of our party's faithful.

Speaking of which, you are part of the party faithful and supporting Obama in the fall, aren't you?

[marions ghost]

19. she has earned the boos

sad, but true

It's a way for the crowd to show that they are not forgiving her sleazy tactics. We have had enough. wasn't polite, but Hillary has NOT been polite, to say the least.

Payback time in a minor way. Best for people to get it out of their system. The campaign has been pumped up like American Gladiators and with so much riding on it, I'm certainly not surprised at the booing.

[PassingFair]

34. Especially here in Michigan....

where her DLC-loving backers *ucked up
our primary.

[marions ghost]

67. oh yeah

good point. I'm sure that's a factor.

:thumbsup: Michigan
and thanks for showing so much restraint at the rally ;)

[ShaneGR]

28. It will change when she concedes after Oregon & Kentucky

And stands on the stage with Obama to endorse his candidacy.

[TexasObserver]

45. I hope you're right.

[Evergreen Emerald]

72. exactly. That bitch has to sit down and shut the F up. Then we will stop booing her

doesn't she know her place? Why the hell should she be running? What the hell is going on in America that that women does not know when to sit down and shut up.

We better take her in a back room and teach her a lesson.


I was not going to put the "sarcasm" notice up, but then I realized that most of the people on DU actually believe that sentiment--no matter how ignorant and uninformed.

[kid a]

12. whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...what a fuckin baby.

[Lisa0825]

13. Gimme a fuckin' break.

You and you rilk are completely grasping at straws, as usual. If you have ever attended a major political rally, you know that booing at the mention of the rival is not just common but typical. Not really when it is a multi-candidate race, but when 2 are going head to head, this is just plain what happens.

Your candidiate has dropped the bar lower and lower the longer the campaign has go on, so don't EVEN try to play that card.

It is going to take a lot to regain unity, and that is to a large extent Clinton's fault. John Edwards did the right thing in attempting that. Don't blame the crowd for it taking a lot more effort to forgiver her for her disgusting campaign.

[SoonerPride]

14. If you can't take the heat, get out from under the spotlights.

Go back to being a cheerleader FOR the team instead of tearing it apart with lies and vitriol and you'll see everyone here rally to her defense like they did in the 90s.

Until then, she gets what she deserves.

Raspberries and middle fingers.

[DemGa]

15. Those booing Obamas were just regurgitating back in affect

the smear campaign they've been handed - that was waged against Sen. Clinton.

A constituency "bamboozled" - A very, very sad political time.

[chknltl]

16. I dunno...many of us Obama supporters feel shit on by:

MSM, The Clinton Campaign, and bushco. We have a right to boo those who have shit on us...you have the right to boo our candidate if you feel that he shit on you. Edwards handled this with calm dignity. His words were meant to unite our party...Here try it on: LET'S UNITE OUR PARTY! I think it feels kinda nice. It is up to you if you want to join in or pee on that attempt at uniting our party. I for one am STILL inspired by what Edwards said this day. Sour grapes out of the opposition shall not tarnish this feeling for any of us...

[alcibiades_mystery]

17. The silliest critique lodged by the Hillary supporters: I thought you were the hope and unity crowd

No, actually. We're the "Just handed you your fucking asses in bare-knuckled politics" crowd. Nice to meet you!

:rofl:

[burythehatchet]

22. food for thought: Obama supporters can be rude and dismissive of HIllary

but Obama never is. Hillary, on the other hand leads the charge.

[anonymous171]

29. Thus the pot bangers. Following Hillary's lead

[Raine]

18. Karma

bites Hillary in the ass, she brought all the hate onto herself. :nopity:

[Hansel]

20. Gee, I wonder if it has anything to do with her stand on the MI primary.

Even though Hillary likes to espouse that she is the champion of every vote being counted, here is a whole stadium full of people who played by the rules who she is more than happy not to have their votes count. I'm sure, to them, that Hillary's "advocacy" for the right of voters to be heard is a little empty and self-serving. I'd boo too.

[NJmaverick]

21. Perhaps before you judge that crowd, you should read over this list

on this post

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5974892


I think it explains a lot.

[LTR]

24. Yet you turn around and insult Obama supporters

Spare me with your nonsensical whining and call a fucking whaaambulance.

Nobody has to feel justified to kiss your ass.

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25. I don't want anyone to kiss my ass. And, btw, I'm not kissing anyone's either.

I've been on the recieving end of the hope-in-action here at DU for months. If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, have a nice day.

[LTR]

27. As Harry S. Truman once said...

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

And no, Hillary did not come up with that herself.

I just find it ridiculous when people come here slinging insults and starting flamewars, yet ball their eyes out when they feel 'victimized.' It's really pathetic.

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43. I was commenting on the rudeness, arrogance and hypocrisy of the Obama crowd that booed Edwards

this is a discussion board, isn't it? Or did I miss the transformation of DU into a place of worship for the chosen one?


"I just find it ridiculous when people come here slinging insults and starting flamewars, yet ball their eyes out when they feel 'victimized.' It's really pathetic."


... :rofl:

[JoFerret]

26. Overwrought

shriekers and swooners.
Pretty disgraceful stuff.

[stray cat]

30. I assume individuals and not the entire crowd booed

just like DU can't be defined by just those who practice hateful speech

[ShortnFiery]

31. Right on time, more *feigned indignation* ... white, hardworking WHITES only? eom

[democrattotheend]

32. I've heard Clinton supporters boo Obama at her rallies

It's unfortunate but it's just the nature of the rally atmosphere.

At least Obama has never had someone speak at a rally who has trashed Clinton and her supporters...Clinton never apologized for or repudiated Buffenbarger's remarks at her rally the night of the Wisconsin primary, where he essentially called Obama a liar and called his supporters "latte-sipping, Prius-driving, birkenstock-wearing trust fund babies".

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[TheDonkey]

35. how bout you go back to writing your "Obama is Muslim" rally signs and shining your pots and pans

and stop with the patronizing, "holy art thou" attitude.

[frickaline]

its politics, I'm sure she didn't give it a second thought, you shouldn't either. (nt)

[Cha]

37. Yeah, poor poor hilary...she just doesn't inspire..

She fucking stayed too long at the party..

[Medusa]

40. No they didn't boo Edwards.

They booed Edwards for MENTIONING Hillary Clinton who is the most divisive figure in the Democratic party (or is the Republican party she's a member of now--kinda hard to tell these days).

[chieftain]

41. You sound like the RWers who turned the boos at Wellstone's

into an issue.

[maryallen]

42. Nope. Wrong. It was Hillary they were booing .... in Michigan!

[Piperay]

44. Do you really expect Obama supporters to cheer

Hillary, a woman who has thrown the kitchen sink at him?? :rofl:

[emilyg]

48. No I don't. No class. No manners.

[Condem]

50. Yeah, Hillary supporters are the cream of the crop.

Rudest bunch I've ever met. Old hags who couldn't take no for an answer. So, Emily, why are you voting for Hillary? Besides being a woman?

[MediaBabe]

60. "Old hags" ... Sexist much?

[emilyg]

64. You are rude and sexist.

[SoonerPride]

53. And yet, we can count on your vote in November. Right?

[emilyg]

65. Don't bet on it.

[Duder]

46. Yes we can...

...boo too!

[Dinger]

49. This Will Come Back To Haunt Obama, If He Gets The Nomination

Go ahead, keep it up. It doesn't help your candidate, and it doesn't help Democrats. And as far as Edwards' timing, low class. He wants VP so bad, he can taste it.

[ampad]

54. LOL

Be nice to me or else, booooooo. Honestly, anyone who bases their vote on something like this was not going to vote for Obama in the first place. I wish you folks would take your threats and stick them where the sun don't shine, seriously. This is getting old, old, old. Love how you threw Edwards under the bus. I have a feeling if the tables were turned Edwards would be the cream of the crop to you and others on this board.

[Dinger]

55. O.K. I'll Bite

#1) You have no idea what I base my vote on, and I don't pretend to k now what you base your vote on.
#2) If anything GDP has helped thinken my skin. You are entitled to your thoughts and comments, and so am I. I respect your view, even if
my view is different, and you don't respect mine.
#3) And as far as Edwards, well, I still maintain his timing was more disrespectful to Hillary and helpful to Obama. Question:
Did Elizabeth endorse Obama too?
#4) That's a helluva big "if" there. You know what I'm talking about.


Let the chips fall where they may. It's not like it's in the hands of the voters anyway.

[Seabiscuit]

70. If he picked Hillary as his runnning mate, the MSM would be playing the "boo" scene

from that YouTube clip every day during the GE just to embarass both of them.

Thanks to a bunch of childish, rude Obamanoids in that crowd.

[1776Forever]

51. So you won't vote for Obama because some of his supporters booed HRC?

I saw some of them clapping too! Which is it? We will never know how many people will forgive Hillary and Bill for what they have done in this years campaign. Some will be able to forgive and move on, but for others who have learned more about the Clinton's and their tactics it will be harder to do. I am one of those, but I would not have booed her either. I will try to move on from this year and hope that things will improve in the party unity. We are after all in this boat together and it will go down or float because of us. So let's hope there are more who can move on and vote for the best candidate this fall!

[Beacool]

52. That's why the "unity" meme is nothing but a sham.

The rudeness had my phone ringing off the hook. McCain just gained a few more votes tonight. Nice going, keep it up.......

[SoonerPride]

56. You'll calm down and vote for Obama this fall because you are loyal Democrat.

Thank you for your support.

[Beacool]

66. Sorry........

I made up my mind long ago. I have no intention of voting for Obama. I'll vote for all the Dems., but not for the top of the ticket.

[Radical Activist]

61. She earned it.

She deserves it.

[AtomicKitten]

62. She earned every hiss, every boo; too bad there was no rotten fruit to lob.

She tried to back over Barack with her 14-wheeler and it didn't work.

Why some here expect us to treat her like the innocent and beloved trisomy 18 child is beyond me.

[Catherine Vincent]

63. I didn't see his speech but I'll bet Edwards was embarrassed after the booing.

His thought bubble probably said (WTF? Bunch of childish supporters).

[theboss]

68. Eh...it happens

They came around after a few seconds.