Martin O'Malley

Koinos

(2,798 posts) Sat Dec 19, 2015, 10:56 AM Dec 2015

Does anyone else feel like this about O'Malley?

Today, for reasons too many to enumerate, I am feeling both Clinton and Sanders fatigue. At the same time, I am feeling very comfortable with and proud of Martin O'Malley. I don't feel anger; I don't feel hatred; I don't feel sadness. I feel peace and contentment. The odds of O'Malley's winning the primary do not look favorable. But he keeps going. He keeps working to get his ideas out, and they are damn good ideas. I think he believes that these ideas are more important than whether he wins or loses. I think he is running for president because he believes it is the right thing -- the principled thing -- to do. However well he does in the "race," I feel proud of him.

Are many others starting to feel the same way? If so, what does this mean? What benefit will it have for the Democratic party and the people of America? Maybe more than a primary or election is at stake.

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Does anyone else feel like this about O'Malley? (Original Post) Koinos Dec 2015 OP

I could be satisfied with a President O'Malley. NowSam Dec 2015 #1

I'm glad you feel this, way Koinos. elleng Dec 2015 #2

I know what you mean zalinda Dec 2015 #3

The attacks are hugely fatiguing. elleng Dec 2015 #4

It would be nice to have a rational discussion now and then, even about controversial issues. Koinos Dec 2015 #6

Thanks elleng Dec 2015 #7

When I see them, I always read your posts artislife Dec 2015 #9

Thanks, art...., elleng Dec 2015 #10

Superficial conflict infotainment loyalsister Dec 2015 #11

You are SO correct, sister, elleng Dec 2015 #14

I think people really like his message when they hear it loyalsister Dec 2015 #15

Fear, hatred, and anger are tearing this country apart. Koinos Dec 2015 #5

:hug: elleng Dec 2015 #8

"He accepts his own humanity" loyalsister Dec 2015 #12

Hell yeah I feel that way. MH1 Dec 2015 #13

How do we get the word out? BlueIndyBlue Dec 2015 #16

Try this, Blue. elleng Dec 2015 #17

NowSam

(1,252 posts)

1. I could be satisfied with a President O'Malley.

Reply to Koinos (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:15 AM

Dec 2015

I am for Bernie but I could see O.

elleng

(135,876 posts)

2. I'm glad you feel this, way Koinos.

Reply to Koinos (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:18 AM

Dec 2015

Haven't quite gotten there yet, but was pleased to hear about MO'M's approach to 'Data-gate,' discussed at the end of this video:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/omalley-staffers-ready-debate-35854597

zalinda

(5,621 posts)

3. I know what you mean

Reply to Koinos (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 12:36 PM

Dec 2015

but, it's the attacks that are fatiguing. O'Malley hasn't been attacked hardly at all. We've tried talking issues, but that has failed. I would vote for O'Malley in the GE.

Z

elleng

(135,876 posts)

4. The attacks are hugely fatiguing.

Reply to zalinda (Reply #3)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 01:08 PM

Dec 2015

I HATE having to post something 'controversial' JUST to obtain a few replies here.

Koinos

(2,798 posts)

6. It would be nice to have a rational discussion now and then, even about controversial issues.

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 02:46 PM

Dec 2015

But, elleng, your perseverance and demeanor under fire is edifying. Just don't burn yourself up over all this. It just isn't worth it. Nor would O'Malley need or want you to do that. For my part, I will step aside and wait for the fires to burn themselves out on DU. We can help O'Malley in other ways.

elleng

(135,876 posts)

7. Thanks

Reply to Koinos (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 02:49 PM

Dec 2015

artislife

(9,497 posts)

9. When I see them, I always read your posts

Reply to elleng (Reply #7)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 03:33 PM

Dec 2015

I have really grown to respect the man, Martin O'Malley and I was very suspicious of him in the beginning. You and others, have just stayed pretty much on task about informing the rest of us on who this complex man is. In a way, you all have been lucky as the attacks on him have been few and very far between. And as supporters, you haven't faced any fire bombs....and nor should you.

I wasn't on this site back in 2008, but I was on a lot of others and it got fierce.

Thank you to the O'Malley supporters for not getting jaded or cynical...and there is still the primaries to actually take place. It ain't over!

elleng

(135,876 posts)

10. Thanks, art....,

Reply to artislife (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 03:38 PM

Dec 2015

and you're welcome.

As to your moniker, thanks! ?w=654

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

11. Superficial conflict infotainment

Reply to zalinda (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 04:56 AM

Dec 2015

It seems to me that the media is prioritizing drama over serious conversations. It is so irritating when Martin O'Malley has been so thorough on positions and plans. Then we have Bernie and Hillary talking gotcha politics or sound bites and it just seems childish.

I'm more and more impressed with him as I hear more from him. I so want to see him get more attention. Maybe it's up to us?

elleng

(135,876 posts)

14. You are SO correct, sister,

Reply to loyalsister (Reply #11)

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 03:34 PM

Dec 2015

ALWAYS the drama.

WE do our best, but it's difficult.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

15. I think people really like his message when they hear it

Reply to elleng (Reply #14)

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 03:57 PM

Dec 2015

I guess it shouldn't be too surprising. People were disappointed when Obama turned out to be classy enough to avoid drama. I think it would be nice to continue that legacy. Martin O'Malley's temperment really fits that bill.

Koinos

(2,798 posts)

5. Fear, hatred, and anger are tearing this country apart.

Reply to Koinos (Original post)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 02:39 PM

Dec 2015

We can't put out all the fires, but we can put out the anger within ourselves. It does no good and lots of harm. I really appreciate O'Malley's positive outlook.

O'Malley has been attacked on many occasions, but he seems to handle it with patience and, sometimes, good humor. He accepts his own humanity.

In the end, Democrats have got to stand together and work for the common good. Their policies have to be inclusive and not divisive. Nothing else will work.

I will be taking time off from DU in order to practice mindfulness and become better at anger management. I don't like the stress levels provoked on this board.

elleng

(135,876 posts)

8. :hug:

Reply to Koinos (Reply #5)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 02:50 PM

Dec 2015

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

12. "He accepts his own humanity"

Reply to Koinos (Reply #5)

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 05:08 AM

Dec 2015

Indeed! This answer seems to me to reveal a strength of character in his modesty, willingness to learn, and desire to serve the public.

This interview is well worth the read. Liberal? Progressive? He's fine with either....

JN: At Netroots Nation, Black Lives Matter activists challenged you on your Baltimore record and demanded specifics on issues of policing and mass incarceration. Did that make you a better candidate?

MO: Well, sure. There’s no progress without adversity, for a people or a person. Even for all of the service I’ve offered, and all of the good things we’ve done in both Baltimore and the state of Maryland, none of us as white people can ever fully appreciate the constant sense of vulnerability that our black neighbors live with in our country. I’m on a constant learning curve. I’m always trying to get better, to deepen my own personal understanding so I can be of greater service.

http://www.thenation.com/article/the-politics-of-higher-purpose-an-interview-with-martin-omalley/

MH1

(18,127 posts)

13. Hell yeah I feel that way.

Reply to Koinos (Original post)

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 09:10 AM

Dec 2015

For a few months now.

Unlike you, I ** am ** angry. Not really at Clinton or Sanders or their supporters (except the true a-holes on both sides), but at the <insert expletive of choice> media.

Like this morning, watching MSNBC, I am about ready to throw a shoe at the TV. It is all about Sanders and Clinton. They have shown Martin once so far - his tirade (deserved, btw) about gun control flip-flopping, where Sanders told him to "calm down" and Clinton told him to "tell the truth" (oh really, Hillary?). Okay my cats just made me get up and go to the kitchen for a minute so maybe they slipped another snippet of O'Malley in there while I was gone? Somehow I doubt it, you know?

BlueIndyBlue

(96 posts)

16. How do we get the word out?

Reply to Koinos (Original post)

Mon Dec 21, 2015, 02:53 PM

Dec 2015

I have been leaning HRC but after listening to the past few debates, I would be more than willing to support and even work for O'Malley. I like his positions and his style. I think he is thoughtful and willing to listen and entertain other viewpoints. I really like him!

But none of the other Democrats I know have heard anything about him. I am trying to get them to do more research and hear what he has to say but the media isn't giving him any traction. They don't take him seriously. He is for me a very viable option to HRC and Sanders. Is it too late for him to get more out there?

elleng

(135,876 posts)

17. Try this, Blue.

Reply to BlueIndyBlue (Reply #16)

Mon Dec 21, 2015, 09:13 PM

Dec 2015

I posted it here, but also @ my FB page (and another fb page that favors MO'M)

It's a great NH townhouse, where much info is provided, and lots can be learned about him:

http://www.c-span.org/video/?402343-1/martin-omalley-town-hall-meeting-madbury-new-hampshire

It's NOT too late.

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