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Middle-aged white guy with a Hillary bumper sticker on his Camaro. (Original Post) onehandle Jun 2015 OP
LOOKS GOOD!!!! Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #1
Oooh that's so pretty on your very cool car!! misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #2
K&R! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #3
I got one too. I like Hillary as a candidate upaloopa Jun 2015 #4
K & R Iliyah Jun 2015 #5
Why do so many of us define ourselves by our race almost before anything else? MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #6
Because it implies certain qualities/voting patterns... CheshireDog Jun 2015 #13
You make a good point, in this context it might make sense... MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #15
The factors you mention are affected often by race (educaton, e.g.) in terms of opportunities. WinkyDink Jun 2015 #17
Absolutely. But race isn't THE defining factor. MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #18
For one thing, you can bet your bippy the pols and their teams do. WinkyDink Jun 2015 #16
Calm down Sean23 Jun 2015 #22
Nice car! NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #7
Wish I could put mine on OKNancy Jun 2015 #8
How to have progressive bumper stickers in red states: Chellee Jun 2015 #12
Got mine.... CherokeeDem Jun 2015 #9
Kick and highly recommended! William769 Jun 2015 #10
You won't see one on my car DFW Jun 2015 #11
K & R SunSeeker Jun 2015 #14
I like the sticker. riversedge Jun 2015 #19
K&R! stonecutter357 Jun 2015 #20
If I had a Camaro I would have to go awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #21
I got a magnetic "H" coming in a couple of weeks 66 dmhlt Jun 2015 #23
Hillary and Bernie are awesome. onehandle Jun 2015 #24

upaloopa

(11,417 posts)
4. I got one too. I like Hillary as a candidate
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 01:10 PM
Jun 2015

but I don't love her and my 2013 Mustang looks better without stickers.

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
5. K & R
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 01:13 PM
Jun 2015

This myth about HRC and lack of "white" men voters . . .

The last I saw she has a pretty strong standing for a WOMEN. LOL

 

CheshireDog

(63 posts)
13. Because it implies certain qualities/voting patterns...
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 03:25 PM
Jun 2015

In this post, the OP is drawing attention to the fact that he is not part of Hillary's demographic. According to the media, HRC "should" only pull supporters from the young, minorities, and women. The OP is pointing out by saying that he is a middle aged white man that he does not fit into any of these categories and yet he supports her.

Basically, putting his race out there is important in this context to make a point.

I agree that race needs to stop taking center stage (CONSTANTLY) but sometimes it is important to bring context to some situations.

 

MadDAsHell

(2,067 posts)
15. You make a good point, in this context it might make sense...
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 03:59 PM
Jun 2015

I'm just taken aback by the # of DUers that introduce themselves by stating their race before anything else. While one's race certainly affects their life experiences, I think family background, education (or lack thereof), employment (or lack thereof), and political viewpoints tell you far more about someone than the lightness or darkness of their skin.

Stating your race as if it's the most important thing about you perpetuates deeply-ingrained stereotypes. For instance, the average individual who doesn't know who Michael Jordan is is probably going to have different images in their head if you start your description with "He's a black male from Chicago" instead of "He's an NBA athlete worth approximately $1b."

 

MadDAsHell

(2,067 posts)
18. Absolutely. But race isn't THE defining factor.
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 09:51 PM
Jun 2015

It plays a role, but if it was the most important factor in if/where you go to school, if/where you work, then there'd be no point in any of us minorities even trying.

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
8. Wish I could put mine on
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 01:48 PM
Jun 2015

I got two. One looks like yours and one says Hillary for America.
My car would get keyed here in knuckledrag Oklahoma.
Lots of nice people here in Tulsa, but there are just enough to make it sketchy.

Chellee

(2,106 posts)
12. How to have progressive bumper stickers in red states:
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 03:16 PM
Jun 2015

Step 1: Buy sheet magnet.

Step 2: Attach the bumper sticker to the sheet. Cut to fit.

Step 3: Put the magnet on the car. Drive proudly.

Step 4: Once at your destination, store the magnet in the trunk until you're ready to leave again.



Be aware this will not stop the really scary ones who yell and throw stuff at your car when you're stopped at red lights.

DFW

(54,527 posts)
11. You won't see one on my car
Mon Jun 22, 2015, 03:01 PM
Jun 2015

I live in Germany, so the locals would just say "huh?"

Most DO know who Hillary is, though ("Frau Clinton" to you, please), which is saying something. Putting a "Bernie" sticker on a car here in Germany would only confuse people, as they would assume you are from the capital of Switzerland, and "O'Malley" would make them think you are promoting some pub downtown that serves Irish brands of Ale.

 

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)
21. If I had a Camaro I would have to go
Tue Jun 23, 2015, 07:54 PM
Jun 2015

yellow and black for two reasons- I am a Steelers fan, and that was the scheme of Bumblebee on the Transformers. That sounds a bit geeky, doesn't it?

66 dmhlt

(1,941 posts)
23. I got a magnetic "H" coming in a couple of weeks
Wed Jun 24, 2015, 09:58 AM
Jun 2015

it took a donation, but it's worth it.

... BUT I will wait until she's the nominee, as I like BOTH Hillary and Bernie. But since I think the SCOTUS issue is of paramount importance, I want to be SURE we get a Democrat in the Oval Office.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
24. Hillary and Bernie are awesome.
Wed Jun 24, 2015, 12:15 PM
Jun 2015

I love them both.

Hillary is my choice, but if on the remote chance Bernie was the one, I would proudly back him.

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