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In reply to the discussion: Our Revolution to protest Hillary Clinton at Rutgers [View all]DFW
(54,369 posts)53. Funny thing about that
I suspect the "movement" to harass Hillary is being paid for by the same people who shouted "lock her up" in 2016.
"Our" revolution funded by "Their" money.
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Excellent point. I wish all schools would follow what the president of U of Chicago
question everything
Mar 2018
#17
So n equals 1? That's a pretty poor sample size to use against an entire group.
Cuthbert Allgood
Mar 2018
#181
Sure HRC had some responsibility for her loss. There was that one time she parted her hair wrong.
Lil Missy
Mar 2018
#247
Of course you're right. Let's just run the exact same campaign in 2020
Cuthbert Allgood
Mar 2018
#249
To be fair, I also thought it pretty dumb to get all upset about Hillary's Wall St. speeches
betsuni
Mar 2018
#14
Actually they rescheduled it as a non-Our Revolution event. Same date, same time.
George II
Mar 2018
#234
Did they say that before or after this brouhaha? Or (off topic) before or after...
George II
Mar 2018
#240
I have called them out many times...they support Republicans. They are a bad group and should not
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#82
If they were really that worried about harm coming to middle- and working-class communities,
Aristus
Mar 2018
#5
Yes, would also be nice if Hillary donated the 25 grand to a Rutgers scholarship fund...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2018
#11
I lived next door to a major university for almost 40 years. Speakers & performers get paid...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#36
No one is demanding anything... just suggesting that it would be a nice gesture
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2018
#119
But it's not like Hillary is Imelda Marcos with closets full of shoes and clothes, obviously
betsuni
Mar 2018
#146
LOL, can't argue with that logic! OBVIOUSLY, Hillary gives contributions as she sees fit...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2018
#220
Why do you insist on puttin words in my mouth? When did I question Hillary's choice?
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2018
#246
I'm going to assume that you also spoke out that bernie should donate his money
all american girl
Mar 2018
#173
Have other speakers at Rutgers done so with their professorship fee? Why is this now suddenly
ehrnst
Mar 2018
#174
You mean like Michael Moore getting $40,000 for speaking at universities didn't?
ehrnst
Mar 2018
#99
Why so rude?! Nobody said Hillary can't do what she wants with her own money...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2018
#116
News flash: google the Clinton Foundation activities. Check out what they do. nt
Hekate
Mar 2018
#210
Do you know that she won't? She's contributed hundred of thousands, maybe millions...
George II
Mar 2018
#143
Obviously dont know, but it wud be great...the Clinton Foundation donations are too. Very generous.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2018
#260
She should keep it and should be paid more. Maybe you should make a contribution. n/t
Lil Missy
Apr 2018
#258
Like Hillary hurts middle class people...The GOP and Trump will have a field day with this.
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#83
I have no idea what you mean...or how this relates to a private citizen giving a paid speech...
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#248
A good reminder. This group evolved from Sanders' campaign. They spend their energy and...
brush
Mar 2018
#7
That's funny. When I think of "loose screws", Nina Turner immediately comes to mind. nt
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2018
#48
If our revolution has it on their website...than they endorse it. And Nina Turner hates
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#84
If it comes out of the Student Activity Fees, it would pretty much wipe out most of it.
TheBlackAdder
Mar 2018
#31
This would not come out of student activity fees. Rutgers would have a special department...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#39
As far as I am concerned "our revolution" gang has no desire to work within the Democratic party
still_one
Mar 2018
#38
They are not well intentioned and we know it...time to make this group's endorsement a
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#88
They don't want that...they want to destroy the Democratic Party and I am against anyone in a
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#196
It is way beyond that. And since Our Revolution supported Mello who was right of center in Nebraska,
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#237
In my other post, I mentioned Mello...he is not the only one...and they risk a Senate seat
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#238
They are not well intentioned and in actuality support Trump not Democrats.
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#158
I just noticed it was cancelled. Christ, they need to get OVER the primaries already.
Lil Missy
Mar 2018
#222
I agree. I hear that this OR person will still organize a protest ...just not an OR protest.
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#236
No it is not. This group and all of the leaders/members are vengeful, spiteful and would
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#91
i wouldn't worry too much about this. it will probably be similar to the protest during her book
JI7
Mar 2018
#62
A retired, out of power one too. Its got to be some type of operation to lead the usefully idiotic
poboy2
Mar 2018
#107
I consider this group the same as Greens...I won't vote for any of their candidates in a general or
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#76
I know which should mean that he has no chance of running in a Democratic Primary in 20.
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#94
I get emails from Our Revolution. They often mention that Bernie Sanders founded them.
yardwork
Mar 2018
#85
they are mad cuz shes getting paid for a speech? what a bunch of whiny cry babies...
samnsara
Mar 2018
#101
They are politically irrelevant and cant get anyone elected to any office that matters
Maven
Mar 2018
#103
Is it true that nearly all their "preferred" or "endorsed" candidates actually LOSE their election?
NurseJackie
Mar 2018
#128
The only ones who win are those they endorse so they can jump on the bandwagon and
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#160
Why stalk a private citizen? Hillary DESERVES every fucking dollar they're willing to part with!!
NurseJackie
Mar 2018
#120
Every true Democrat needs to ignore Our Revolution. They are no different than Republicans.
LonePirate
Mar 2018
#136
I am one who thinks most of what you wrote is untrue and is again saddened by seeing how well
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#163
Hillary Clinton Speech at Rutgers Sold Out, Moved to Larger Venue" From a crowd of 2000 to 8000.
Wwcd
Mar 2018
#140
It's not about what Hillary can tolerate it's about OR assholes doing what OR assholes do. n/t
seaglass
Mar 2018
#243
I just added a screen shot of the twitter message. It has been rescheduled as a "private event"....
George II
Mar 2018
#193
But it looks like they rescheduled it under a different group name. Same people, different name.
George II
Mar 2018
#214