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Hillary Clinton

realmirage

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10. A lot of people would say that's why Sanders lost. He didn't credibly explain how he'd accomplish

Reply to Agnosticsherbet (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 05:11 PM

Jun 2016

all his aims. Anyone can stand at a podium and say wonderful things. We need that followed up by "here's exactly how I'm going to do it" and then have that backed up by facts. It's as though he forgot that republicans exist and are in control of Congress. I also heard respected economists say there were real problems with his claims about how he'd be paying for all the stuff.

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Anyone watch Maher Friday? [View all] realmirage Jun 2016 OP

From the beginning, I've asked for an honest answer on the cost. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #1

A lot of people would say that's why Sanders lost. He didn't credibly explain how he'd accomplish realmirage Jun 2016 #10

Don't watch him but thats good to hear! Iliyah Jun 2016 #2

Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUTZGjInaBg&feature=youtu.be Native Jun 2016 #3

It was a good show. BootinUp Jun 2016 #4

I've tuned out for a while but I usually tune back in during general elections. He has his moments. realmirage Jun 2016 #11

And now you know why the world will change but DU won't. Walk away Jun 2016 #5

How do you mean? caquillo Jun 2016 #6

Extrapolate! Walk away Jun 2016 #8

It will change next week when the new rules are enforced. realmirage Jun 2016 #12

The rules will change! Walk away Jun 2016 #14

Cheered when Maher said this (see embed below): Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #7

Yup. applegrove Jun 2016 #9

Bill has his ups and downs but he was on fire last night. Morello is an idiot. realmirage Jun 2016 #13

Morello has made a fortune from privileged kids who think listening to shitty music Maven Jun 2016 #22

Morello enjoys what I call "celebrity privilege," not unlike the kind Sarandon uses to justify her BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #31

Sanders Supporters Freaked Out? Night Watchman Jun 2016 #15

I haven't watched Maher since he "felt the bern", but I may have to actually watch this one. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2016 #16

you'll enjoy it. he was very balanced realmirage Jun 2016 #19

Yes I watched the show. Very good how he countered the Morello. Her Sister Jun 2016 #17

Online I saw some Sanders voters saying they strongly disagreed with Morello realmirage Jun 2016 #18

There is a post in the Bernie forum SCantiGOP Jun 2016 #20

So, what are they left with? Reading Karl Marx for entertainment? nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #24

Cenk Uygur has a shit-ton of books to sell them, I know that much. #progressiveentertainmentcomplex BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #29

Absolute brilliance, my friend, especially on the final point about Morello's luxury of Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2016 #21

So spot on! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #25

Wow, Good on Maher! Cha Jun 2016 #23

Morello is insulated with realmirage Jun 2016 #27

thats shocking MFM008 Jun 2016 #26

Calling anything the government provides "free" is immediately a mistake, and not exactly smart. BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #28

And Maher endorsed Sanders early, had him on the show a couple of times, said Hoyt Jun 2016 #30