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virtualobserver

(8,760 posts)
84. strawman....what she believes when she attempts to pander vs. how people react...
Sat Feb 6, 2016, 02:42 PM
Feb 2016

two completely different things

To bring more attention to the problem and put political pressure on those in office. DanTex Feb 2016 #1
More like to bring attention to herself 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #10
Another Rorschach test, I guess. Depends on how you see Hillary overall. DanTex Feb 2016 #13
You clearly are a cynic pandr32 Feb 2016 #50
Or is it just a pay to play pay station? 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #91
I guess you have been giving some credibility to the debunked claims pandr32 Feb 2016 #119
Call it effluence pedaling? Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #59
yes 840high Feb 2016 #99
Exactly! Seriously, they are wanting the people of Flint to suffer treestar Feb 2016 #17
personally, i would like to see her put similar pressure restorefreedom Feb 2016 #21
Well, she can only be in one place at one time, and she also has a campaign to run. DanTex Feb 2016 #22
It is a huge issue for many on the left. restorefreedom Feb 2016 #23
I've noticed that, but it isn't to me. I don't know how important an issue it is to her either, DanTex Feb 2016 #26
the tpp seems to be particularly bad restorefreedom Feb 2016 #75
Trump opposing it says virtually nothing to me. DanTex Feb 2016 #89
if you have the time, i would recommend further research restorefreedom Feb 2016 #92
OK. Yeah, admittedly I don't know details. I know of the extra-judicial arbitration stuff, the DanTex Feb 2016 #96
i think someone described it as nafta on steroids. guess its in the beholder. nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #97
The thing with NAFTA, it's not clear to me that it had such a big impact. DanTex Feb 2016 #98
one thing i am definitely not good at is the economy restorefreedom Feb 2016 #106
Whether it becomes an issue in the GE depends on who they (and we) nominate. DanTex Feb 2016 #107
agreed. i have maintained that it will be trump, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #108
I actually believe that if she were to do as you request treestar Feb 2016 #113
its not an either or. restorefreedom Feb 2016 #115
This reminds me of the people who cant ever seem to manage to give Obama Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #28
Her presence there accomplishes neither of those goals. basselope Feb 2016 #43
The mayor of Flint disagrees with you and has praised Hillary on the topic. DanTex Feb 2016 #48
The mayor who endorsed Hillary praised Hillary? WOW.. WHAT A SHOCK! basselope Feb 2016 #76
It would seem to me that the mayor of Flint is in a better position than you to judge whether DanTex Feb 2016 #77
Yes, the establishment protects itself. basselope Feb 2016 #87
The mayor of Flint is now the "establishment"? DanTex Feb 2016 #88
You are right of course Dan, but their hatred of Hillary is so intense still_one Feb 2016 #104
Not sure what the gameplan is. This seems like a McCain "Suspend my campaign" moment. nt TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #2
It's not wasted. She wields a lot of influence. cali Feb 2016 #3
I'm not sure how much she carries with Snyder and his gang of privateers HereSince1628 Feb 2016 #35
You got it right: politicking. elias49 Feb 2016 #4
Politicking is why these people were poisoned, politicking will be how it is fixed. Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #30
Similar to the Clinton Foundation ejbr Feb 2016 #5
Yep, I have no problem with this. It will bring more emphasis, of course a sideline RKP5637 Feb 2016 #44
I think your right, little downside here even HereSince1628 Feb 2016 #47
It's better than nothing metroins Feb 2016 #6
She was asked by the Mayor and she wants to follow up to make sure things get done. leftofcool Feb 2016 #7
We're talking about someone who promoted fracking worldwide, destroying OK, NY & PA watersheds. TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #8
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz leftofcool Feb 2016 #11
Well put. Just like John McCain suspending his campaign in 2008 when he was complicitory. nt TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #14
*this* 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #12
this is a political stunt......but I think that it will be a comfort to the people of Flint virtualobserver Feb 2016 #65
Because the media will follow her there and MineralMan Feb 2016 #9
Her protest against inaction? notadmblnd Feb 2016 #39
Photo Op bigwillq Feb 2016 #15
FFS this is getting ridiculous treestar Feb 2016 #16
sure she can. She can pander and exploit a tragedy for votes anywhere she wants. kath Feb 2016 #93
assuming that is what she is doing treestar Feb 2016 #112
Clinton has no clout... NCTraveler Feb 2016 #18
Huge media & appeal to NH amborin Feb 2016 #19
No-nonsense Yankees will see through Clinton's opportunism. (n/t) SMC22307 Feb 2016 #100
You say that like its a bad thing. procon Feb 2016 #20
The post is in line with Gov Snyder's latest whine to media, too. Interesting, eh? blm Feb 2016 #37
If action in Flynt continues at current rate, the 2016 president NCjack Feb 2016 #24
Photos. Thas it. Why isn't the Clinton foundation already there doing something? onecaliberal Feb 2016 #25
Photos will draw more national attention. Or is that just ok when it's this guy?- Rose Siding Feb 2016 #46
Lol, is a 20 year old photo all you can dig up. onecaliberal Feb 2016 #61
You're confused. That was a just a few months ago Rose Siding Feb 2016 #78
to politicize Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #27
And if she DIDN'T go, you'd be bitching about how she doesn't care about "those people" Empowerer Feb 2016 #41
no I would not Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #51
The Clinton Foundation already "sinks hundreds of millions" into addressing poverty, AIDS, Empowerer Feb 2016 #53
have they done a thing for the Flint Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #58
Are you asking this of every foundation, or just the Clinton Foundation? Empowerer Feb 2016 #62
I will answer your question when you do mine Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #72
Amen. treestar Feb 2016 #114
But, unlike Rove, they aren't very good at it Empowerer Feb 2016 #117
I thought she already fixed it? Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #29
To pander to PoC notadmblnd Feb 2016 #31
Because "POC" are gullible children who wouldn't recognize were being pandered to? Empowerer Feb 2016 #42
You are the one saying POC are gullble. So, you tell me who is the bigot? notadmblnd Feb 2016 #55
strawman....what she believes when she attempts to pander vs. how people react... virtualobserver Feb 2016 #84
Hillary's minority endorsements are something like 2000 to 1 to Sanders Number23 Feb 2016 #118
This. Blatant pandering LittleBlue Feb 2016 #45
I dunno... one_voice Feb 2016 #32
Funny that you're right in line with what Gov. Snyder and his protectors are now pushing in media. blm Feb 2016 #33
Do you people ever get tired of that bullshit equation? FlatBaroque Feb 2016 #36
Sorry you don't like it when a bullshit post doesn't past the bullshit smell test. blm Feb 2016 #40
Hillary is going to Flint asuhornets Feb 2016 #34
Hillary, just don't tell them you promoted radioactive fracking waste to millions worldwide. nt TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #70
don't you know, fracking Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #74
+1000000 liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #85
Maybe she was invited? Empowerer Feb 2016 #38
She was asked... Mike Nelson Feb 2016 #49
actually Rachel Maddow Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #52
And Bernie was where? Empowerer Feb 2016 #54
doing just as much as she did Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #57
Did he beat Rachel Maddow there? Empowerer Feb 2016 #63
did she beat Rachel Maddow in Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #68
What's he been doing in the Senate to help the Democrats address this problem? Empowerer Feb 2016 #71
voting with the Democrats to force aid to Flint Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #73
Nice try, but wrong. Sanders didn't lift a finger to help the Dems yesterday - He SKIPPED that vote Empowerer Feb 2016 #81
I stand corrected Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #82
And he didn't do what he was SUPPOSED to do - do his job as a Senator and show up to vote Empowerer Feb 2016 #90
was his the deciding vote? Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #101
Yes... Mike Nelson Feb 2016 #56
The mayor invited her and to highlight a real problem that she doesn't want to fade book_worm Feb 2016 #60
Just as an FYI, the attitudes shown by Bernie intheozone Feb 2016 #64
A lot of it has been feeling cultish for awhile. Blue_Adept Feb 2016 #66
I agree Empowerer Feb 2016 #67
lol Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #69
"operatives"? This is all the GOP gets for their money? oasis Feb 2016 #80
That's ok, your account will go dormant again in a few months. jeff47 Feb 2016 #79
yep, I agree Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #83
You have no idea how much time on I spend on this site, just because I don't post intheozone Feb 2016 #109
If you were keeping up with what's happening, you'd see the trend too. jeff47 Feb 2016 #110
And Hillary supporters are saints? You are on an internet message board. liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #86
if you base your vote on a candidate's supporters,you really are not thinking on a very mature level kath Feb 2016 #95
Believe it. SMC22307 Feb 2016 #105
I hate to jump here and do this Dem2 Feb 2016 #111
It's not like she can accomplish anything. She's not the President, a member of the EPA nor is she jillan Feb 2016 #94
Obama did not go to Flint when he visited Detroit Larkspur Feb 2016 #102
Will all political candidates have to visit Flint now? PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #103
Isn't there lead in the water in Ohio too? Aren't they worth more in electoral votes? hmmmm... ViseGrip Feb 2016 #116
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