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R B Garr

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117. LOL, just like Sanders son who went from a snowboard

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Sun Aug 12, 2018, 06:31 PM

Aug 2018

clerk to a mega 6-figure salary, all while denigrating the “privileged”. I’m sure it’s a real crack up!

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Sanders Institute: total 2017 donations:$459K. Total spent on salaries for Jane's son and 2 other [View all] pnwmom Aug 2018 OP

Frankly Reminds Me Of When Jane Paid Her Daughter Me. Aug 2018 #1

Yes, the article makes that connection, too. n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #2

I actually got to discuss that very subject with Bill Clinton DFW Aug 2018 #28

The Clintons Always Had A Good Charity Watch Rating As Far As I Can Tell Me. Aug 2018 #41

Well..... DFW Aug 2018 #94

You Would Have A Point Me. Aug 2018 #99

True DFW Aug 2018 #102

... Me. Aug 2018 #104

So the Clinton Foundation early on went from 25% to 4%. The Sanders Institute.... George II Aug 2018 #69

Only if you assume that is a goal of theirs DFW Aug 2018 #93

Also, to clarify: DFW Aug 2018 #103

I realized that this morning and was going to correct myself. They started out at a very low.... George II Aug 2018 #105

Maybe it's different when it's "fellows" at an "institute". lapucelle Aug 2018 #58

She made millions doing ad buys for Sanders' campaign. joshcryer Aug 2018 #66

We Really Need To See Tax Returns From That Family Me. Aug 2018 #74

A couple of blue states will have ballot access laws in place for 2020 Gothmog Aug 2018 #88

Good Me. Aug 2018 #98

If it works the way the Vermont Woodworking School worked, the Sanders Institute... George II Aug 2018 #68

For a carpentry operation and Burlington closed. grantcart Aug 2018 #70

Are they paid benefits too? That's another 30-40%. spooky3 Aug 2018 #3

Continuing a long trend. Nt NCTraveler Aug 2018 #4

I don't think he will run in 2020. MrsCoffee Aug 2018 #5

Under the ballot access laws for a couple of blue states, he will have to release tax returns Gothmog Aug 2018 #89

That's -- interesting. Thanks, pnwmom. Hekate Aug 2018 #6

You're welcome, hekate. pnwmom Aug 2018 #8

KNR Lucinda Aug 2018 #7

ooh, a maybe there's an ethical issue here, maybe there isn't post. That is precious little JCanete Aug 2018 #9

Unskew those polls!!...nt SidDithers Aug 2018 #10

For the zillionth time, this is about the glaring double standards wherein he holds R B Garr Aug 2018 #11

I would agree with you if I thought this rose to that level. But 100,000 for a year is a standard JCanete Aug 2018 #12

In Vermont for someone with zero experience in a job like this? No, it isn't "standard." pnwmom Aug 2018 #14

Being "cozy with very big money institutions" is the exact kind of "precious little information" R B Garr Aug 2018 #16

What rings the alarm bells DFW Aug 2018 #34

Well you tell me, typically when peopel are hired to run such institutions, are they JCanete Aug 2018 #35

With so little money to handle, it's hard to understand why they need 3 people handling it. n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #76

Well is that what they are all getting paid to do? Handle the money? Or to work on projects? JCanete Aug 2018 #78

As far as I can tell, their only "project" is the website and the content on it. pnwmom Aug 2018 #82

No that is not standard and may be a violation of the tax code Gothmog Aug 2018 #91

I know that. Or I assumed that. This is not seemingly what is happening is it? They are taking a JCanete Aug 2018 #92

I can think of many qualified people who would work for far less R B Garr Aug 2018 #100

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2018 #18

Where's the transparency he's always calling for? n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #13

Quite! Me. Aug 2018 #15

Come on. Half the money raised goes to 3 salaries. That's hardly weak sauce. brush Aug 2018 #77

The Sanders Institute isn't a charity. It is a think tank. nt JCanete Aug 2018 #79

It's a charity for Jane's son and the other two employees. brush Aug 2018 #80

You don't know what the output is. VTDigger doesn't. They have no idea how many manhours JCanete Aug 2018 #81

Only 3 original pieces on web site since inception. Since then just aggregate stuff. brush Aug 2018 #83

You didn't bother to answer any of the questions I raised. I undertand that addressing them JCanete Aug 2018 #84

I have no responsibility to answer any questions from you when the OP... brush Aug 2018 #86

This is not normal for a non-profit that is actually helping people Gothmog Aug 2018 #90

Oooooooh good. Another Bernie bashing thread to feed the insatiable thirst Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #17

Why is it Bernie-bashing to discuss the Sanders Institute and how it spends its money? pnwmom Aug 2018 #21

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Aug 2018 #39

The GOP attacks on Bernie are weak compared to the stuff JonLP24 Aug 2018 #43

That's because he hasn't been the nominee. If he had been the nominee instead of Hillary, pnwmom Aug 2018 #45

I meant overall on this board JonLP24 Aug 2018 #46

I think he is FAR less than Bernie to be the nominee, but of course pnwmom Aug 2018 #47

Same tactics the Russian trolls used during the presidential election Farmer-Rick Aug 2018 #32

I agree Rick. That's why it has to stop. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #33

Absolutely Farmer-Rick Aug 2018 #37

Oh please. We are not talking about Russian trolls. Just angry shut-ins. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2018 #54

Your projections are rather amusing. R B Garr Aug 2018 #59

... leftstreet Aug 2018 #65

Since you just joined DU in May 2018 this must be all new to you. yardwork Aug 2018 #49

You and I are on the same wavelength. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #51

Anybody new must be a troll??? Grow up Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #56

Been on DU for about 4 years. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #52

+++++ R B Garr Aug 2018 #57

Nobody is "bashing" Bernie. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #50

We have a fascist in the White House and a huge Voltaire2 Aug 2018 #19

I think it would be a wise idea, if Bernie is going to run, for him to shut down this "Think Tank" pnwmom Aug 2018 #20

2018. Voltaire2 Aug 2018 #31

If I was trying to FIGHT him, I'd be happy to let him string along with pnwmom Aug 2018 #42

"Aggravating the divisions" would be to have a whole different set of standards for Democrats R B Garr Aug 2018 #29

Did you know this? DURHAM D Aug 2018 #22

I never heard that, and I don't know who that Tweeter is, but I just found this about Credico, pnwmom Aug 2018 #23

Well of course.The Russians plan was to weaken Hillary in the primaries and the general. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #25

I have no idea why but your post was alerted on. Uncle Joe Aug 2018 #97

I've heard Credico interviewed twice. About as believable as Paige, Stone et al redstateblues Aug 2018 #27

Damn. I am so sick of grifters. WhiteTara Aug 2018 #24

Grifters was the word that came up as I read this post. redstateblues Aug 2018 #26

Grifters gotta grift. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2018 #30

I'm shocked, shocked! There is gambling in this establishment! obamanut2012 Aug 2018 #36

From my twitter feed Gothmog Aug 2018 #38

Wow! From snowboard store clerk to a 6-figure salary! This is top-shelf artistry.... R B Garr Aug 2018 #53

It helps to have the right parents Gothmog Aug 2018 #87

Gotta love good ol VTDigger.. they Cha Aug 2018 #40

Snowboards Must Be The New Way To Climb The Corporate Ladder Me. Aug 2018 #44

Dang! I've never lived in snow and didn't realize these types of opportunities R B Garr Aug 2018 #55

You've never lived in snow! Cha Aug 2018 #73

Do SurfBoards Offer The Same Opportunities? Me. Aug 2018 #75

Or be related to the Cha Aug 2018 #72

One of the three paid staffers, Colleen Lineweaver ($75,000)... George II Aug 2018 #48

Interesting... nt DURHAM D Aug 2018 #61

Cronyism to the core. joshcryer Aug 2018 #67

Meh, $495,000? Isn't that what some politicians charge for one speech to a big Wall Street bank? jalan48 Aug 2018 #60

Who is that? George II Aug 2018 #62

Well, former office holders with really great ideas get that much. DURHAM D Aug 2018 #63

Yeah, that's it for sure. jalan48 Aug 2018 #64

It depends on what is done with the money. I applaud politicians who get money from banks pnwmom Aug 2018 #85

You mean like the hundreds of thou funneled to a woodworking shop from a failed college's funds? brush Aug 2018 #95

I'd rather take it from Wall St, than from the poor blue collar suckers who thought they were... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2018 #96

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"The new wave of leadership" what? awesomerwb1 Aug 2018 #106

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2018 #109

Not asking you for help. awesomerwb1 Aug 2018 #113

Focusing on the current financial set-up is threatening to certain power groups. I expect the jalan48 Aug 2018 #107

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Do you think people will believe this when Jane's son R B Garr Aug 2018 #110

Yeah-Jane's son makes $100,000 therefore income inequality is not real and I now love my jalan48 Aug 2018 #111

He went from a snowboard clerk job to 6-figures. R B Garr Aug 2018 #112

The sky's the limit. Who knows, maybe his next gig will be Chairman of the Board of Walmart. jalan48 Aug 2018 #114

This always cracks me up, Your self-imposed restrictions on other R B Garr Aug 2018 #115

Laughing all the way to the bank I'm sure. jalan48 Aug 2018 #116

LOL, just like Sanders son who went from a snowboard R B Garr Aug 2018 #117

It wouldn't be all that important except.....................his mother gave him the job using.... George II Aug 2018 #119

Yes, the double standards. It looks like Sanders' benefits R B Garr Aug 2018 #121

Thanks mom. George II Aug 2018 #118

Yes, Mom really come through. I can't even imagine having such R B Garr Aug 2018 #120

I have to admit, a few years after graduating from college my parents helped me... George II Aug 2018 #122

I supported Bernie in 2016, but I won't in 2020 budkin Aug 2018 #71