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"Mainstream political discourse regarding Clinton is formulaic; instead of focusing on material realities authors concentrate their efforts on the cultivation of superficial, reflexive agitation. In this case, this method is primarily executed by way of obscuring the line between misogynists and those offering genuine, and arguably aggressive criticism of Hillary Clinton’s policies. Enlow seems to exist in a space many liberals occupy—one where assessment of Obama’s presidential legacy is conclusively satisfying. “Most of you like [Clinton’s] policies because they’re basically [Obama’s policies]”, Enlow contends. Obama’s policies include an immigration strategy which has further militarized the US-Mexico border, deported an astounding number of families, led to the abuse of immigrant women forced inside for-profit detention facilities, and a drone war that has surpassed that of George W. Bush’s in its horrific blood-letting. And so it must be asked: What lives hold value, and why are they valued over others? What policies are you willing to misrepresent, or excuse? For example, Enlow recently aimed her fury against those who she alleges are going to offer their vote to a GOP candidate, just to spite Hillary Clinton if she receives the Democratic nomination. She tweeted: “…the most upsetting comments I’ve gotten repeatedly and in large numbers are those saying they’ll vote GOP if Bernie doesn’t get the vote […] Really? You’ll roll back protections for trans people? You’ll eradicate reproductive health measures? You’ll support a giant goddamn wall?” This tiring use of marginalized communities in order to castigate political opponents and mislead audiences has become procedural. The “giant goddamn wall” she decries was supported by Hillary Clinton, and not just once, but on numerous occasions. During a town hall campaign event in November 2015, Clinton was asked by a member of the audience what she thought about border security, and her boastful response was that she “voted numerous times [as] a senator to spend money to build a barrier to try to prevent illegal immigrants from coming in.” She followed this comment saying that she believes the US must control the border."

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This is an amazing read. If you're tired of answering the question “how can you support Bernie Sanders? I thought you were a feminist?"