Disappointed in Sanders and O'Malley

[Firebrand Gary]

It does not matter which candidate any one of us supports, when you attack a fellow candidate; it's because you lack ideas of your own. It's desperation and it's pathetic. We're a better party than this.

[Bread and Circus]

1. What a crock.

[JonLeibowitz]

2. LOL! I saw a substantive debate on the issues facing the candidates and the nation

I don't know what channel you were tuned to.

[delrem]

3. They both bested Hillary Clinton. So there's that. n/t

[Kalidurga]

4. I am extremely happy with both.

They did what they were supposed to do. That is to be a challenger to Hillary. They both proved to be better.

[elleng]

5. 'Attack?' try DISAGREE, and that's what it's all about.

[NuclearDem]

6. O'Malley has the most comprehensive policy proposals of all of them.

[Scootaloo]

7. I'm sure you're speaking from a purely objective point of view...

^R^I^G^H^T?

[pa28]

8. I saw the "Firebrand" in the OP's name and expected . . . something.

I only got weak sauce. Awww.

[bravenak]

9. I agree. Hillary has the best ideas. I understand why they need to attack. She owned the stage as

USUAL.

[ArcticFox]

10. She sure did own the stage

And the moderators and the audience.

But it wasn't because of a better performance.

In routinely going over time by 50%, 100%, whatever, did one moderator call her on it? Not that O'Malley and Sanders didn't do a great job. It just kind of annoys me when anyone goes on and on like that.

[elleng]

12. 'Best ideas?'

REALLY???

HERE are ideas: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12813600

[bravenak]

13. I like his ideas too.

I like the way she discusses hers but Omalley is great too.

[Fawke Em]

18. I can imagine you do. She talks down to people. So do you.

[bravenak]

19. Ok.nt

[Cha]

23. No, you don't. That cracks me up for the obvious reason.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

11. OMG

[frylock]

14. Oh, the humanity.

[JackInGreen]

15. Once again characterizing

Pointed passionate critique for an attack.
Bullys always play victim when called on their shit.

[Cha]

16. They always gang up on the Frontrunner, FG.. Main thing is Hillary handled them well.

Good to see you, Gary!

[beam me up scottie]

17. After the dirty campaign she ran against Obama in 2008 she has no right to complain.

Hillary's lucky she's only run against gentlemen in the primaries.

[morningfog]

20. Welcome to politics, you are clearly new to this.

I'm disappointed that they have given her a pass and been so easy on her.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

21. Heh.

So you were disappointed in Hillary in the first debate, then.

[Bluenorthwest]

22. I tuned in and out because I'm sick of the vibe of this cycle. I heard Hillary tie 9-11 to her Wall

St associations and cite GW Bush as an example of excellent diplomatic rhetoric. She makes it very easy for any ethical person to vote for Bernie or Marty instead. She's still touting GW Bush. Voted 'Yes, sir, Mr Bush sir, let us shock and let us awe' and she's still claiming he was a skilled President.

Make me sick. Bush? Next!

[JaneyVee]

24. So glad Hillary rose above the amateur bullshit!

And stuck with the issues.

[Firebrand Gary]

25. Grateful.

To the friends who replied with kindness, thank you-so good to see you!

This illustrates my point well, those who veered in the direction of snark and chose to patronize; you're the problem with what is wrong with the world today. I've slowed my appearance on DU significantly over the years, but I will never quit. I intend to remind you for the rest of my life that kindness does not cost a thing.

Hillary is likely to win, this should not bring out the worst in you. Blowing out the candles of others, makes the room darker; not lighter. We're better than this and I believe that we will get back to a place where we can talk without bashing the views of others.

Be well,
Firebrand

[jwirr]

26. They both attacked her with ideas.

[Ron Green]

27. It's interesting to read the "names" of those

who recommend a sorry post like this.