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Karmadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:31 AM Original message |
Was Clinton wrong last night when she refused to make the 100 day pledge? |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
1. If I could give this post 100 recommendations, I would. It hits the nail on the head. |
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creeksneakers2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
9. I clicked up one recommendation. n/t |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 02:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
57. Part of the problem was you calling the crowd "left wing assholes" I think. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
2. Glad to be the 5th vote for this OP |
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corkhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 11:33 AM Response to Reply #2 |
100. doing what she can not to offend her republican base |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
3. Very well said.k&r |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
4. K&R |
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maddiejoan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
5. Contrary to the popular "wisdom" |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:49 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Thank you! That's precisely right! You know, I find it amazing that |
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earthlover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 06:49 AM Response to Reply #8 |
91. Since you brought up her vote on the IWR, it WAS the politically expedient thing to do |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 01:03 PM Response to Reply #5 |
55. I agree 100%. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
6. She would've had nothing to gain from making such a pledge. |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
7. She needs to offer some honey with the vegetables...but Hill ain't Bill |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:52 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. What do you think the ratio is going to be |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:57 AM Response to Reply #11 |
21. The intensity of the response is what you need to look at |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:03 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. If those trying to defeat her |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:09 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. Doesn't work that way |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. No,she doesn't. |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:27 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Here's the point you're missing: she didn't have to offer pie-in-the-sky promises |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Perhaps she gave the answer she believes in |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 02:55 PM Response to Reply #21 |
60. When Obama and Edwards got booed in the CNN debate, did Clinton supporters insult them? |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:57 AM Response to Reply #7 |
20. interesting an Obama supporter asks "Does she think she'll be rewarded by Republican voters" when... |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:59 AM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Separate discussion |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. no, it isn't, actually. Obama thinks Republicans will vote for him, yet an Obama supporter ask;... |
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maddiejoan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:00 PM Response to Reply #7 |
28. And Obama and Edwards |
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Tellurian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:08 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Yes, yesterday's replay of Obama addressing the audience |
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maddiejoan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:20 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. and if you disagree -- |
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Tellurian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:51 PM Response to Reply #39 |
51. I'm waiting for the day a Woodward or Bernstein |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
10. if hillary |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:53 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. try "Senator." Or just Clinton--we all know who is running for president |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:22 PM Response to Reply #13 |
40. Hilllary uses "Hillary" for her campaign signs. We should call her what she wants to be called. |
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troubleinwinter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
49. Do you just make it up as you go along? |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:54 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. They all check the polls, |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:56 AM Original message |
Ignorance is no excuse for ugly behavior |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #10 |
22. Can I nominate you for the most stupid, ignorant, non-informed post of the day? |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:12 PM Response to Reply #22 |
34. she does make promises |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:16 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. If you're going to make a statement like that, back it up with facts. But you can't . Anyone ever |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #37 |
50. ever seen sicko? |
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Evergreen Emerald (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:52 PM Response to Reply #34 |
52. lies and distortions become reality to some who for what ever reasons |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 07:11 PM Response to Reply #22 |
77. How many times do uou have to say something for them to get it in their little heads? n/t |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
12. IF she makes it to the general, and I still believe she will-- |
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liberal hypnotist (391 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 06:25 AM Response to Reply #12 |
90. Gimmick is the right word. |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
15. the same crowd who *accuses* her of pandering boo when she won't |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. Yes, it's incredible. |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:00 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. Exactly! Isn't that the most amazing thing? They accuse her of always pandering and telling people |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:25 PM Response to Reply #15 |
43. Because she's pandering to the REPUBS. by trying to look tough just like on every other issue... |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:30 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. That's just baloney, |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:36 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. Why can't she realistically do that? |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:53 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. Taking pledges isn't a good idea, |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:29 PM Response to Reply #48 |
69. I didn't recall it that way. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:38 PM Response to Reply #69 |
71. This article has the quotes: |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:42 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. Thanks. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 09:11 PM Response to Reply #73 |
82. To "make a decision to give..." is not "solving"... |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:39 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. It takes up to 100 days to decide to start a process toward solving a problem? |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:21 PM Response to Reply #43 |
67. nope, you're just mad she won't kiss your ass. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:40 PM Response to Reply #67 |
72. What are you talking about? |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 07:14 PM Response to Reply #72 |
78. she says what she believes and it's "pandering to the Repubs." Sorry she won't pander to you |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 09:08 PM Response to Reply #78 |
81. She says what she believes??? |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
16. These 100 Day Pledges Seem A Bit Ridiculous To Me And I'm No |
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ClarkUSA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
17. Taylor Marsh is a huge Clinton cheerleader and apologist so her commentary is not surprising |
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wyldwolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #17 |
23. and you're a huge Obama cheerleader and apologist so yours is not surprising... |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #17 |
24. How about dealing with the FACTS here, instead of just some ad homien attack against |
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sallyseven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
18. Illegal immigration is this years abortion or gay marriage |
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avrdream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 03:24 PM Response to Reply #18 |
62. I agree, Sally. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 06:11 PM Response to Reply #62 |
76. I think you and Sally are right on, and the GOP is laying traps |
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Justyce (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 07:00 AM Response to Reply #18 |
92. Exactly. I hope we won't |
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mtnsnake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
26. Excellent post |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
32. I disagree with Clinton on this. I think we do need a timeframe BECAUSE it is so divisive. |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:19 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. You're missing perhaps the most important point though |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 01:01 PM Response to Reply #38 |
54. Still, the promise could be made to make that a benchmark for the Congress. |
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journalist3072 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. I'm sorry, but you're just wrong on that. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 02:46 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. Hopefully, the dems CAN win big enough to claim a mandate, and can move quickly on some things |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 03:16 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. Who would be foolish enough to promise a bunch of stuff in "100 days" ?? |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:46 PM Response to Reply #61 |
74. Hiya Bongo. Have any other candidates been asked this question? |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 02:06 AM Response to Reply #74 |
88. Hey Sparkly one, I think it was a template question asked of each. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 09:51 AM Response to Reply #88 |
94. I meant in general, anywhere. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 03:49 PM Response to Reply #94 |
101. Immigration as the new hotbutton GOP issue? Ab-so-lute-ly. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 03:01 AM Response to Reply #74 |
89. I tried to find transcripts for you. no go, but you tube and JE08 et al have clips |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 09:55 AM Response to Reply #89 |
95. Thanks! |
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mtnsnake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:28 PM Response to Reply #32 |
45. Wow what a suprise you'd disagree with Clinton on anything (Snicker) |
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Lucinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
35. K&R |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
41. Here's a clue to some, not everyone wants a citizenship here... I know |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 08:02 PM Response to Reply #41 |
79. Isn't that true with about 12 million of them? |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 11:44 PM Response to Reply #79 |
84. There's this big debate about a path to citizenship... I don't think all of |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 12:57 AM Response to Reply #84 |
85. What I don't understand is why with all our |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 01:27 AM Response to Reply #85 |
87. Most of the jobs are on the border. So, that would mean moving no matter what. |
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bunnies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
42. I actually think she was correct in not making that pledge. |
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Truth2Tell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
58. Just keep alienating the base |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
63. Yes, she was right. n/t |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
64. Not at all. |
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Sancho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
65. Good Post |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
66. She was honest. |
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Kucinich4America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
68. The audience felt Hillary's answer was a cop out. End of story. |
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ElboRuum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 10:57 AM Response to Reply #68 |
98. Cop out to whom? |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
70. See my post about a comment Taylor made |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
75. She was not wrong |
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Beacool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-02-07 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
80. No, she was correct. |
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niceypoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
86. Hillary was a lawyer....good lawyers dont sign things without reading them first |
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focusfan (884 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
93. there's more important things than illegal immigration |
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happygoluckytoyou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
96. RUNNING CLINTON IS THE ROAD TO GOP-LITE |
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ElboRuum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
97. I am really amused by all of this... |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-03-07 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
99. I am not a Clinton supporter but I also do not like the idea of pledges. |
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