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geek tragedy

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30. it's the hypocrisy. if he hadn't been wagging his finger about Clinton's speech transcripts
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 12:00 AM
Apr 2016

for months and months and months, using the same script, I probably would still not care.

But when a candidate fancies himself the High Priest of Transparency, he best follow the creed he demands others follow.

Or, at the very least, meet the standard met by the person he's sanctimoniously scolding.

Clinton and Obama both disclosed their taxes while running for President, as sitting Senators. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #1
You really shouldn't bring up "wagging fingers" while attempting to defend... phleshdef Apr 2016 #2
You've seen plenty of Hillary' speeches. Why do you need to see the transcripts of others? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #4
Please go find one single post where I've said anything about her transcripts. phleshdef Apr 2016 #5
Obama and Clinton didn't make that kind of excuse in 2008. Why should Sanders be held to a lower geek tragedy Apr 2016 #6
When has Sanders said he will not release his returns? phleshdef Apr 2016 #7
Don't confuse him with facts, he's rolling. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #11
His actions have spoken way louder than any words said or unsaid, his FULL taxes are not out there.. uponit7771 Apr 2016 #85
Seriously? passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #9
So Sanders is offering excuses instead of transparency, while demanding geek tragedy Apr 2016 #10
What excuses? passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #12
lol, "I've been busy, my wife did them." geek tragedy Apr 2016 #13
To be correct, passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #17
they had time to track down the first page of the return geek tragedy Apr 2016 #20
Still going for that red dot. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #22
And apparently the clintons are refiling taxes for mistakes passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #87
Reddit is not a news source. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #88
The Panama Papers news is all over the place. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #90
that article is a year old nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #91
That's not the point passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #92
You are offering nothing but evasion from legitimate questions that challenges your grievances. phleshdef Apr 2016 #14
he doesn't get credit for disclosure until he discloses, that's how transparency works geek tragedy Apr 2016 #15
That should be a really interesting Schedule A. okasha Apr 2016 #16
My thoughts as well DemonGoddess Apr 2016 #86
Clever little ploy of Hillary's, that passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #19
lol, he said he would do it when he sees fit, isn't that good enough? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #21
Keep chasing passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #23
this is what is called "vetting" in the political process. This is the very early stage geek tragedy Apr 2016 #24
Oh please, its not about vetting. Its about finding a way to make the other candidate look bad. phleshdef Apr 2016 #28
it's the hypocrisy. if he hadn't been wagging his finger about Clinton's speech transcripts geek tragedy Apr 2016 #30
"Wagging his finger" phleshdef Apr 2016 #33
You see nothing hypocritical about: geek tragedy Apr 2016 #35
No because #2 is an utter lie. He will give you the damn tax returns. phleshdef Apr 2016 #37
is that your standard for holding politicians accountable geek tragedy Apr 2016 #40
I have no reason to believe that he won't. And neither do you. phleshdef Apr 2016 #42
No he isn't hiding anything and you know that. phleshdef Apr 2016 #25
until he shows it, he's hiding it. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #29
No he isn't. Thats utter bullshit. phleshdef Apr 2016 #34
why did he disclose only the 1040 instead of the schedules showing his deductions? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #36
Its good enough for me. Good enough for most people really. phleshdef Apr 2016 #38
Please read this article about Rubio and Cruz's tax disclosures. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #39
Means nothing. phleshdef Apr 2016 #41
so those criticisms of Cruz and Rubio were egregiously unfair? nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #43
I think everything should ultimately be disclosed. phleshdef Apr 2016 #53
The birthers demanded that Obama show his "long form" BC, but when he did, they tblue37 Apr 2016 #44
I almost made that same comment myself, but perhaps its a bit over the top in comparison. phleshdef Apr 2016 #51
He's dragging his feet, at best nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #84
You realize that when he releases these things, it's going to seem awfully wormy when Marr Apr 2016 #68
I want to see the transcripts of the speeches that Hillary made to Wall Street and to JDPriestly Apr 2016 #32
Transparency? pugetres Apr 2016 #52
Disclosed. Bernie hasn't disclosed anything. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #83
From the creators of the Birther movement, comes the equally stupid Marr Apr 2016 #72
And if there was anything fishy Brock would have found it in his disclosures. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #3
Glad to see Aerows Apr 2016 #8
Financial disclosures are not tax returns. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #18
And tax returns are not financial disclosures? Financial disclosures show a lot more about income... phleshdef Apr 2016 #26
More facts, stop harshing the meme! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #27
Sure they do-but they are NOT tax returns. riversedge Apr 2016 #45
Yes, no one said they were tax returns. Now that we've burned that strawman... phleshdef Apr 2016 #46
Then no need for a long OP on financial disclosures. riversedge Apr 2016 #56
Three short paragraphs and two short excerpts equate to a long OP? phleshdef Apr 2016 #58
No they are in a panic and will move on to the next shiny object. Autumn Apr 2016 #31
But they are not tax returns 4now Apr 2016 #47
But they still tell us all about their net worth, their assets and their liabilities. phleshdef Apr 2016 #50
I just wonder what he is trying to hide 4now Apr 2016 #57
Nothing and he isn't. phleshdef Apr 2016 #59
If he wasn't trying to hide something then he would release his tax returns. 4now Apr 2016 #60
Um, he said he is going to soon. phleshdef Apr 2016 #61
Please. Don't hold your breath. 4now Apr 2016 #64
I won't. No need to. phleshdef Apr 2016 #65
That's genuinely pathetic. Kentonio Apr 2016 #63
He or she knows that. Thats why I didn't even bother correcting them. phleshdef Apr 2016 #67
I only bother on the grounds that if this stuff is left unchallenged Kentonio Apr 2016 #70
Yea, thats cool. I do that sometimes, but I get tired of the horse shit other times. phleshdef Apr 2016 #71
I think my limit will be reached with the next damn tax thread they vomit over the forum. Kentonio Apr 2016 #74
What is wrong with you? Why would you say he's blaming Jane? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #75
Maybe he will do the right thing and release his tax returns 4now Apr 2016 #76
That answers that question, it's bottomless. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #77
People won't give up on this story until he comes clean and releases his hidden tax returns. 4now Apr 2016 #78
#releasethegroceryreceipts beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #79
Why do you think that he wont release his hidden tax returns 4now Apr 2016 #80
You said he mishandles money but you won't say why you came to that conclusion. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #81
Keep dancing around the question - why wont he release his hidden tax returns 4now Apr 2016 #82
And still droves of DUers Aerows Apr 2016 #48
I just want to say that I am thrilled at the amount of Belushi in this thread! aidbo Apr 2016 #49
#ReleaseTheReturns . Apologize for What? riversedge Apr 2016 #54
#CutThePhonyBullshit phleshdef Apr 2016 #55
If it was not real I would. riversedge Apr 2016 #62
Well the phony bullshit is real. phleshdef Apr 2016 #69
They'll move on to some other bullshit smear without acknowledging it, because Marr Apr 2016 #66
Yup. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #73
My guess is that it's a pre-emptive strike in advance of a release of the Panama winter is coming Apr 2016 #94
There's a different standard at the Presidential level. Summary forms don't cut it, and full returns CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #89
Good. So bore us. After all, you want to tax us - we need to know your deeds on the subject robbedvoter Apr 2016 #93
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