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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Who are these "130 economists" that endorse how Bernie pays for his proposals? [View all]MaggieD
(7,393 posts)52. I see attempts at deflection
We have a flat out falsehood he made at a town hall, and ironically he is relying on complete bullshit put out by the super pac he claims he does not have and has no connection with. And the fucking proof is right here:
http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/pages/economists-and-health-care-experts-in-support-of-bernie-sanders-medicare
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Who are these "130 economists" that endorse how Bernie pays for his proposals? [View all]
MaggieD
Mar 2016
OP
Heard of Google? It's an internet thingy where you can go look stuff up. Try it. Learn somthing f
pdsimdars
Mar 2016
#73
Well, it sounds like that "these people" are confusing Bernie for Republicans. I'm sure that even
desmiller
Mar 2016
#82
I found this online ... I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for or not.
NurseJackie
Mar 2016
#72
Here is the link to the list. Try google next time before acusing someone of lying.
Vattel
Mar 2016
#24
lol, you are so dishonest that you cant admit that the list to which he referred exists.
Vattel
Mar 2016
#29
It's a list of 134 people that explicitly sign on to a statement that says, among other things,
Vattel
Mar 2016
#42
No, he didn't misspeak. The list of 134 contains both economists and healthcare experts.
Vattel
Mar 2016
#66
...and it's been documented that they don't have an economic analysis that stands up....
Sancho
Mar 2016
#67
No, the OP asks for the economists that have analyzed the data and agree with the plan...
Sancho
Mar 2016
#69
The lie is not that the list exists....the lie is what they say the cost is....
Sancho
Mar 2016
#100
Some people refuse to be budged from a position and never let reality get in the way.
guillaumeb
Mar 2016
#81