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" A Honest Democrat "....

Fenton

Fenton

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Well Campaign signs are going up at our local polling place ( Library ) and I noticed a couple of Democrat signs that for some reason decided to include this pretty specific adjective

The word " honest ".

Now this is Texas but I started wondering if this was a sign ( literally ) that some Democrats are trying to disconnect from the Hillary camapaign and from the Democrat party in general

I see no other reason for any candidate to explicity describe themselves in this way. Honesty should be a given, right and none of the GOP candidates thought it was neccesary to add this descriptive and dont get me wrong, Im not fooled in the least.

But the Democrats do have a honesty problem, even before they ran Hillary, and now its expontially worse and it would seem some of their candidates are trying to get ahead of the issue.
 
Fenton said:
Well Campaign signs are going up at our local polling place ( Library ) and I noticed a couple of Democrat signs that for some reason decided to include this pretty specific adjective

The word " honest ".

Now this is Texas but I started wondering if this was a sign ( literally ) that some Democrats are trying to disconnect from the Hillary camapaign and from the Democrat party in general

I see no other reason for any candidate to explicity describe themselves in this way. Honesty should be a given, right and none of the GOP candidates thought it was neccesary to add this descriptive and dont get me wrong, Im not fooled in the least.

But the Democrats do have a honesty problem, even before they ran Hillary, and now its expontially worse and it would seem some of their candidates are trying to get ahead of the issue.
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I was taught that, if the sound of the next syllable starts with a vowel (like honest, ˈä-nəst), one should use 'an' rather than 'a'.

Do you think that lack of trust, as a problem, is unique to democrats ? Other people don't :

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Fenton said:
Well Campaign signs are going up at our local polling place ( Library ) and I noticed a couple of Democrat signs that for some reason decided to include this pretty specific adjective

The word " honest ".

Now this is Texas but I started wondering if this was a sign ( literally ) that some Democrats are trying to disconnect from the Hillary camapaign and from the Democrat party in general

I see no other reason for any candidate to explicity describe themselves in this way. Honesty should be a given, right and none of the GOP candidates thought it was neccesary to add this descriptive and dont get me wrong, Im not fooled in the least.

But the Democrats do have a honesty problem, even before they ran Hillary, and now its expontially worse and it would seem some of their candidates are trying to get ahead of the issue.
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All politics is local, and Democrats in some Texas precincts may need to make sure folks know they are A Honest Democrat.
 
They could have very well been distancing themselves from Clinton (since many democrats are not really pleased with her being the candidate). And Donald Trump has called her "lying Hillary" from the start. I do not feel that she has lied any more than he has. I do not think the democrats have an honesty problem any more than republicans. That seems to be the case with many polticians in general. I seem to recall certain WMD's that were the case for invading Iraq (true lie, or merely a fallesy).
 
Fenton said:
Well Campaign signs are going up at our local polling place ( Library ) and I noticed a couple of Democrat signs that for some reason decided to include this pretty specific adjective

The word " honest ".

Now this is Texas but I started wondering if this was a sign ( literally ) that some Democrats are trying to disconnect from the Hillary camapaign and from the Democrat party in general

I see no other reason for any candidate to explicity describe themselves in this way. Honesty should be a given, right and none of the GOP candidates thought it was neccesary to add this descriptive and dont get me wrong, Im not fooled in the least.

But the Democrats do have a honesty problem, even before they ran Hillary, and now its expontially worse and it would seem some of their candidates are trying to get ahead of the issue.
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Honest is one of the oldest words used in campaigning that there is and ALL parties have a problem with it. I lean right and to deny that is just silly. In fact it's a good example OF dishonesty or ignorance about politicians/campaigning.
 
LaylaWindu said:
Honest is one of the oldest words used in campaigning that there is and ALL parties have a problem with it. I lean right and to deny that is just silly. In fact it's a good example OF dishonesty or ignorance about politicians/campaigning.
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Sure it is, but consider it in the context described in my first post. Again, none of the GOP candidates decided to include it as a descriptive and there are some on the Left who don't trust Hillary, and for good reason. I doubt any Sanders supporters trust her and I bet they have little trust for the DNC.'

If Sanders supporters are any indication of the the younger generations value set than there's some hope for us yet.
 
Absentglare said:
I was taught that, if the sound of the next syllable starts with a vowel (like honest, ˈä-nəst), one should use 'an' rather than 'a'.

Do you think that lack of trust, as a problem, is unique to democrats ? Other people don't :

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Pretending that this isn't a issue or that its some partisan outlier that needs to be ignored is probably the worst thing the Democratic party could do at the moment.

Hey Hillary, Here's Why People Don't Trust You | Huffington Post
 
Fenton said:
Sure it is, but consider it in the context described in my first post. Again, none of the GOP candidates decided to include it as a descriptive and there are some on the Left who don't trust Hillary, and for good reason. I doubt any Sanders supporters trust her and I bet they have little trust for the DNC.'

If Sanders supporters are any indication of the the younger generations value set than there's some hope for us yet.
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Context doesn't trump reality. None of the GOP in your area on this date have used it but many Politicians period do and have. As for sanders supporters I can't speak or even pretend to. I now the ones I know are voting for her or they will vote for her if they feel they need too in order to keep Trump out. Like I already said though I can't speak for them or ny others. Politicians in general have issues with honesty acting like it's a left or right thing is again silly, dishonest and or ignorant.
 
LaylaWindu said:
Context doesn't trump reality. None of the GOP in your area on this date have used it but many Politicians period do and have. As for sanders supporters I can't speak or even pretend to. I now the ones I know are voting for her or they will vote for her if they feel they need too in order to keep Trump out. Like I already said though I can't speak for them or ny others. Politicians in general have issues with honesty acting like it's a left or right thing is again silly, dishonest and or ignorant.
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THIS is the reality....and the Democrats can ignore it but at their own peril

Hey Hillary, this is why voters dont trust you....
Hey Hillary, Here's Why People Don't Trust You | Huffington Post

66% of Americans dont trust Hillary
Poll: 66% of Americans Don't Trust Hillary Clinton | Heat Street
 
Fenton said:
THIS is the reality....and the Democrats can ignore it but at their own peril

Hey Hillary, this is why voters dont trust you....
Hey Hillary, Here's Why People Don't Trust You | Huffington Post

66% of Americans dont trust Hillary
Poll: 66% of Americans Don't Trust Hillary Clinton | Heat Street
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Oh look links that don't chang anything I said and only further exposes your biased thread. Guess I'll post some cool links too.
Poll: 1 In 5 Americans Trusts The Government : NPR

Trust in Government | Gallup Historical Trends

Nothing is being ignored the reality is all people doubt the honesty of politicians you are free to ignore that at your own peril HAHA
Grab 20 people left, right and other and ask them what their concerns are for politicians, honesty will come up in the top answers every time ;)
 
LaylaWindu said:
Oh look links that don't chang anything I said and only further exposes your biased thread. Guess I'll post some cool links too.
Poll: 1 In 5 Americans Trusts The Government : NPR

Trust in Government | Gallup Historical Trends

Nothing is being ignored the reality is all people doubt the honesty of politicians you are free to ignore that at your own peril HAHA
Grab 20 people left, right and other and ask them what their concerns are for politicians, honesty will come up in the top answers every time ;)
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So Hillary, and the DNC and Democrat party who will most likely win the election in Nov don't have a honesty issue ? Wow, how quickly we chose to forget.....

 
Fenton said:
So Hillary, and the DNC and Democrat party who will most likely win the election in Nov don't have a honesty issue ? Wow, how quickly we chose to forget.....
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Who said that? So when your failed and biased OP fails you resort to just posting flat out lies? Thats funny!:lol:
 
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