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Armstead

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25. Same thing PP did....It's stated in a less than honest way
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 03:46 PM
Jan 2016

They ought just be honest and say "We already knew who we want to endorse, but we had to have the appearance of fairness, so we asked ourt members about issues, and fit the results to fit our predetermined choice."

She's still Goldman Sachs favorite candidate, of course that doesn't bother you. JRLeft Jan 2016 #1
Has Bernie ever walked back his medical assertion...... Sheepshank Jan 2016 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author Armstead Jan 2016 #17
20 or more years ago? 2pooped2pop Jan 2016 #23
I've heard that Bernie is omnipotent Sheepshank Jan 2016 #48
:) Hillary "has the real-world experience and dedication Hortensis Jan 2016 #53
We know that Clinton is status quo 2pooped2pop Jan 2016 #85
The "we-know-what-we know" contingent? Hortensis Jan 2016 #89
I am really baffled that people aren't uncomfortable with Voice for Peace Jan 2016 #93
IMO we should worry about our OWN honesty first. Hortensis Jan 2016 #94
That's off topic though I agree Voice for Peace Jan 2016 #97
The members were not asked who they wanted 2pooped2pop Jan 2016 #96
Really desperate to try to use this 2pooped2pop Jan 2016 #87
Is that like how you guys keep using "Goldwater Girl" in so many posts? Yes, the hypocrisy synergie Jan 2016 #56
The one that was based on a report in a medical journal over 40 years ago? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #31
So then one would assume technology aids in evolution of thought. Sheepshank Jan 2016 #50
New information? Do tell. I want to hear ALL about the NEW data on orgasms. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #51
You first tell me that the Bernie medical report was 40 years ago Sheepshank Jan 2016 #54
You brought it up so obviously you must posess some sort of superior knowledge on the subject. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #55
And every time I bring it up, I ask if Bernie has walked it back Sheepshank Jan 2016 #58
I want to hear more about this "Cervicam cancer". beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #61
You did not do Bernie any favors deflecting because of a typo Sheepshank Jan 2016 #65
I'm not here to do Bernie any favours, I'm here to learn. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #69
Yeah...sure you are not here to promote Bernie Sheepshank Jan 2016 #73
You just said I was here to do him favours, make up your mind. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #75
I asked first....did he walk it back? Nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #78
You brought it up - repeatedly - so it's up to you to explain why he was wrong at the time. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #82
Well first, you are the one that says I'm the expert...I'm 100% sure I never implied it. Sheepshank Jan 2016 #84
He GAVE medical advice? Really? Link to him advising women? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #86
And your silly attack has jackshit to do with the op cali Jan 2016 #35
I was responding to a post, not the op. Insult to deflect. Not working. Nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #49
Oh and it's cervical cancer, not "Cervicam". beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #59
Oooohhhh, typo makes you feel superior....pathetic. Nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #60
Well you wanted to feel superior to Bernie and he at least got the terminology correct. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #62
Even KKK gets their propoganda spelled correctly....what do think of their message? Nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #68
So now Bernie is JUST like a white supremacist hate group because he spells words correctly? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #72
You are the one that invoked typos as something that demolishes the message Sheepshank Jan 2016 #76
And you're the one who just compared a Jewish man to an anti-Semitic hate group. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #79
You obsess about Bernie's Jewishness... Beating that drum every fucking chance you get Sheepshank Jan 2016 #99
Hey...you want to comment on this typo? Sheepshank Jan 2016 #98
Does that have to do with the issues retrowire Jan 2016 #74
Has much to do with leadership, respect and policy choices Sheepshank Jan 2016 #83
How does an amateur medical observation have to do with that? nt retrowire Jan 2016 #88
One ad hominem, countered with another Sheepshank Jan 2016 #100
They didn't poll their members about specific candidates. dogman Jan 2016 #2
OMG...so, that's how they can LIE about "polling" members. So, another hollow, shallow endorsement. in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #16
Great catch artislife Jan 2016 #63
lmao how SMART of them. smfh nt retrowire Jan 2016 #77
Union members supporting the Wall Street candidate isn't very SMART. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #4
If only those blue collar union workers were as smart as you Empowerer Jan 2016 #71
Good spellers.too SwampG8r Jan 2016 #90
Glad they polled members. I think most union leaders are in touch with members that elected them. Hoyt Jan 2016 #5
They didn't poll them on candidates. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #6
As I put in my post, Clinton fits their issues, "sorta" or definitely. Hoyt Jan 2016 #9
When did Clinton come out against TTP? Blue State Bandit Jan 2016 #37
Even in the wildest, most irrational fears of TPP, this unions' members will not be hurt, just Hoyt Jan 2016 #42
Not so sure they believe you. Blue State Bandit Jan 2016 #45
Don't believe it will hurt most, or any, jobs SMART represents. Maybe you can Hoyt Jan 2016 #47
which Clinton? which issues? which day? 2pooped2pop Jan 2016 #38
That was the interpretation from the higher ups. artislife Jan 2016 #64
"Higherups" got elected by members to represent their interests. Hoyt Jan 2016 #67
They did. artislife Jan 2016 #70
K&R mcar Jan 2016 #7
"The poll focused on issues, not candidates" PoliticAverse Jan 2016 #8
Well let's see. The union members probably have a good health plan, better wages than most, Hoyt Jan 2016 #12
You're kidding, right. Have you not been paying attention to the corporate imperative? Armstead Jan 2016 #29
That may be a bit misleading to say. Here's what they report they did. Wilms Jan 2016 #10
No they didn't poll members Nanjeanne Jan 2016 #11
Yes, they only polled the members on issues and then Executive Council decided like this... highprincipleswork Jan 2016 #95
Their General Executive council selected Clinton. Not members. Ash_F Jan 2016 #13
Ha! And their president was a 2008 delegate for Clinton Wilms Jan 2016 #21
Another union under the bus. sufrommich Jan 2016 #14
Based on the endorsement, Clinton got a whooping 16 people supporting her. snoringvoter Jan 2016 #19
16 WHOLE members of the board? Break out the champagne! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #34
Funny how the "peoples choice" backers love throwing workinclasszero Jan 2016 #24
Did Hillary come out against TPP? Blue State Bandit Jan 2016 #41
Fail. Only Hillary supporting union bigwigs are being thrown cali Jan 2016 #36
*their Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #15
Congratulations. Blue State Bandit Jan 2016 #18
These Clinton supporters are badly suffering from foot-in-mouth disease snoringvoter Jan 2016 #20
Same thing PP did....It's stated in a less than honest way Armstead Jan 2016 #25
It's all a game. This election is proving how big the battle is against power. JRLeft Jan 2016 #30
It is exactly! artislife Jan 2016 #66
OOPSIE! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #33
Yay SMART!! workinclasszero Jan 2016 #22
Clinton & Sanders both addressed the Union Nanjeanne Jan 2016 #26
I do not support the endorsement of my union, I will Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #101
Not quite cali Jan 2016 #27
K&R. YEEESSSS! lunamagica Jan 2016 #28
Phony as hill. bigwig hilly supporting bigwigs making the decision cali Jan 2016 #39
They fucking well did not poll members on candidates. Fucking period cali Jan 2016 #32
Push polled... maybe. Blue State Bandit Jan 2016 #43
There, their, they're. Do you know the difference? hobbit709 Jan 2016 #40
Another dishonest post from a Clinton supporter. Why am I not Shocked? Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #44
No, they did not poll their members. I know this firsthand. TwilightGardener Jan 2016 #46
Nice endorsement. Beacool Jan 2016 #52
I give up. What's SMART? Vinca Jan 2016 #57
Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation. TwilightGardener Jan 2016 #81
This OP has been proven false for over two hours catnhatnh Jan 2016 #80
K & R Iliyah Jan 2016 #91
Victim, much? Good lawd. libdem4life Jan 2016 #92
They did. I voted for Bernie in the poll. neverforget Jan 2016 #102
Actually as a union member I am much more concerned Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #103
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