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ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
41. Yes, merrily I Thank You For This Super Reply...
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:05 AM
Jan 2016

Had to go out to dinner with my family this evening and as usual I talk my talk about politics and Bernie. To my surprise I've begun to see a shift from what they ALL told me not so long ago that YES, he's what we need, but "He Can't Win!" I kept telling them that I believed he could. I also told them that even if HE didn't win, that the winds of change are blowing!

It's my Grandson's birthday tomorrow and we'll all be together again, but even more people will be there. I can't wait to take my PC over there and SHOW them what's happening!

I'm constantly attacked for pushing and prodding everyone to get involved, make sure they vote and any times I frustrate them with what's in my head. BUT, they also frustrate me because I keep telling them that UNLESS they get off their butts and try to make a difference NOTHING will change.

I'm so happy to come home to see all these positive posts! I live in FL and it's REALLY THE PITS, but I'm seeing movement even here in my very Red County! Groups are being formed for Bernie for rallies, phone banking, registrations of voters and more activity than I've seen in years! This is one of the 3 highest per capita income counties in this state. Katherine Harris was elected as my Representative for 2 terms, so this is a BIG DEAL!

I always have to add, that my family isn't part of the wealthy people who live here, just plain folks trying to get by. I see things happening, don't know how it will turn out... BUT IT IS CHANGE that I'm seeing!

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Your pictures rock! eom Cleita Jan 2016 #1
Agree -- looks like a chilly winter saltpoint Jan 2016 #4
Yes but hopefully "feelin' the Bern" will keep them warm. Marie Marie Jan 2016 #23
Thumbs up to that. eom saltpoint Jan 2016 #27
Not today Thav Jan 2016 #59
Yes -- 'Saw you folks there in the saltpoint Jan 2016 #62
Me thinks Bernie has statred a true POLITICAL REVOLUTION! Rockyj Jan 2016 #47
So THAT'S what a "B-line" looks like! nt Plucketeer Jan 2016 #60
wow Punkingal Jan 2016 #2
Long lines are good lines. saltpoint Jan 2016 #3
The line waiting for 1980 Final Four tickets sold at the building in the second pic... cascadiance Jan 2016 #9
Ah. That had to be a pretty fun line, too. saltpoint Jan 2016 #10
Jeb's ceramic turtles??? LiberalElite Jan 2016 #15
Yep. This is yet another really saltpoint Jan 2016 #16
Thanks for link but it's about LiberalElite Jan 2016 #22
Uh-oh. I got my right wing entities saltpoint Jan 2016 #28
BTW, as a Tennesseean, I used to like Ford. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #53
we need those lines at caucus. nt retrowire Jan 2016 #5
Agree. And we may just get them. saltpoint Jan 2016 #7
Just 1 day left. I'm not going to get any sleep. lol nt retrowire Jan 2016 #8
You deserve a good rest. It could turn out saltpoint Jan 2016 #11
I'm in it for the long haul and I'm in it to win it. nt retrowire Jan 2016 #12
More power to ya. Let's get this saltpoint Jan 2016 #13
I think that this is so important that young people will caucus Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #29
Hi, Rosa. Yep. Let's bring in as many saltpoint Jan 2016 #30
I guess Trump included 6 years old in his polling Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #31
Agree. He appeals to a low common saltpoint Jan 2016 #32
In 1988 I was able to bring my two young children, SheilaT Jan 2016 #57
We need those lines on Election Day nt abakan Jan 2016 #49
The window of one of my old dorm rooms many years ago is in the third pic there... cascadiance Jan 2016 #6
I love these pictures, the links, the OP! Duval Jan 2016 #14
This is very encouraging. It shows that young folks get it. YOHABLO Jan 2016 #17
I have tears in my eyes. Sophiegirl Jan 2016 #18
72 and we did not see this kind of positive involvement even during the 1960s JDPriestly Jan 2016 #24
I am so glad I'm not the only one. abakan Jan 2016 #50
And this is URGENT, because I see no other Bernie's on the horizon. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #67
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #19
Recommend! KoKo Jan 2016 #20
So if SHE is so ahead and inevitable... SoapBox Jan 2016 #21
If she were as strong as the polls suggest, these lines would not be so long. JDPriestly Jan 2016 #26
I'd be pissed if I had to wait on line to hear hillary speak. noamnety Jan 2016 #39
Yep... MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #40
I realize the Selzer poll is the gold standard, but I just can't fathom we're 3 points behind. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #54
Wowee! frylock Jan 2016 #25
Has anyone seen any pictures of chervilant Jan 2016 #33
Wow. hifiguy Jan 2016 #34
Truly Amazing! Are They Standing I Line To Hear Him Speak? ChiciB1 Jan 2016 #35
Fear not, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be unto all people. merrily Jan 2016 #38
Yes, merrily I Thank You For This Super Reply... ChiciB1 Jan 2016 #41
Tell them that the first time Bernie won public office, it was the mayoralty of Burlington, which merrily Jan 2016 #42
I Do Know That... Weird, I Never Said It... I Will Now! Thanks! n/t ChiciB1 Jan 2016 #43
My extreme pleasure. You're most welcome. Bernie (on TV) recently reminded me. merrily Jan 2016 #45
Bad Bernie claims to favor making higher education more available, but shuts down a university! merrily Jan 2016 #36
They're supposed to have a giant snow storm... MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #37
Not clear exactly when it's showing up, though. winter is coming Jan 2016 #44
Perhaps older people won't go outside to vote? Helen Borg Jan 2016 #51
Usually (at least here in PA), it's driving in that weather that limits that group... MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #61
Video of the line: Lorien Jan 2016 #46
wow that is even better questionseverything Jan 2016 #55
The BIG imminent questions are... DrBulldog Jan 2016 #48
Now I feel sorry my alma mater smashed them in our bowl game in 2015. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #52
I guess some people don't enjoy being fucked over every day by the Hillary class elite. whereisjustice Jan 2016 #56
meanwhile iowa and iowa st are helping trump/cruz certainot Jan 2016 #58
Thanks for that link LiberalLovinLug Jan 2016 #65
thanks. most dems and liberals really don't get it certainot Jan 2016 #66
Makes me teary-eyed bbmykel Jan 2016 #63
Liberals can always attract university town support houston16revival Jan 2016 #64
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