2016 Postmortem

yallerdawg

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15. How about when everyone else who runs for office...

Thu May 12, 2016, 09:15 AM

May 2016

has to release "transcripts" of speeches they give as private citizens?

We can't even get two candidates to release a record of tax returns like every candidate does!

Let's try to hold everyone to the same standards - even if it is Hillary!

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When Will Hillary Clinton Release Her Wall Street Transcripts? [View all] coffeeAM May 2016 OP

Nevah. Nor should she. None of your business. What is Sanders hiding with tax returns? seabeyond May 2016 #1

I am sure that argument will go over well with the General election voters. coffeeAM May 2016 #8

Her transcripts matter most to those who have no intention of ever voting for her anyway. thesquanderer May 2016 #20

Exactly.... Only used for a tool to attack. Nt seabeyond May 2016 #45

Doesn't that make it a problem? GummyBearz May 2016 #49

Absolutely, squeaky clean, nothing to hide... dchill May 2016 #55

There will always be another demand. No. seabeyond May 2016 #106

Oh GummyBearz May 2016 #116

Yes, it is. Personal life that had nothing to do with govermental position. None of your business. seabeyond May 2016 #118

The nature and beliefs of my future commander in chief is my business GummyBearz May 2016 #122

Then I want to Sanders taxes, know about sending toxins to to Texas, selling his vote to Democrats. seabeyond May 2016 #156

Yea, someone should ask him those questions GummyBearz May 2016 #159

What do yu want to know? coffeeAM May 2016 #174

Everything GummyBearz May 2016 #176

What do you mean? coffeeAM May 2016 #181

A democratic Predidents Job is to keep wall street in check. coffeeAM May 2016 #123

You can see by her 2007 plan she put together to address it. More than what Sanders has. seabeyond May 2016 #157

Ya, now the RW can pick up on what Sanders started, not that anyone cares, just something to pound seabeyond May 2016 #44

Just release them and we will not have to go through this, it is that simple! coffeeAM May 2016 #48

"We" aren't going through anything, the Sanders people are going through it for some odd reason. George II May 2016 #60

No. By gosh, make your demands and expect them followed. No. I want Sanders taxes. seabeyond May 2016 #64

+100 spinboas May 2016 #223

what world is this? reddread May 2016 #161

Why? She was a private citizen then, not serving in an elected or appointed public office . . . brush May 2016 #201

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #210

Was Mitt Romney's leaked 47% remark no-one's business? nt. polly7 May 2016 #21

all those speeches, all those thousands of attendees and waiters and no leaking? Sheepshank May 2016 #25

I've read that she forbade anyone but her own transcriber to keep record of a single word she polly7 May 2016 #32

she can say what she wants, people with an agenda will do what they will Sheepshank May 2016 #75

Oh quit with the straw-man bullshit. I'm talking about her speeches to polly7 May 2016 #77

your explanation was piled deep and broad here. Sheepshank May 2016 #79

The likes of me? polly7 May 2016 #80

Yes, you have opinions and they often mean squat to me Sheepshank May 2016 #85

And yours and 'the likes of you' mean squat to me. polly7 May 2016 #86

I've read that she allowed anyone who asked to be allowed in the room(s). George II May 2016 #125

Really? That's odd ........... never seen mention of that at all. polly7 May 2016 #128

Nor I your "I've read....." George II May 2016 #132

I've read it HERE. Good try though. nt. polly7 May 2016 #133

Yep. It's almost like there's nothing there. COLGATE4 May 2016 #61

It was a gotcha moment, and no, not really. I get you are looking for a gotcha. Hey, I want to hear seabeyond May 2016 #46

It was more than a 'gotcha' moment. polly7 May 2016 #47

Of course it became a gotcha moment. So, lets demand peoples diary entry so we can really see what seabeyond May 2016 #62

Wtf are you going on about? Not a single reply to what I said. polly7 May 2016 #71

WTF are you going on about. Personal earning outside of government, bad. Sanders within government seabeyond May 2016 #105

She was planning on running for President. polly7 May 2016 #107

She was planning on...? Cough up personal, private stuff. Sanders not planning so hide his stuff? seabeyond May 2016 #110

Good god. polly7 May 2016 #112

I know, right? seabeyond May 2016 #113

I'm glad you know. Exactly what ........ I have no idea. nt. polly7 May 2016 #117

Wow, witty, .... Bah ha hahahah. seabeyond May 2016 #119

Wasn't meant to be witty. polly7 May 2016 #120

I posted some of that a few months ago, it got hidden in a Burlington minute. George II May 2016 #126

I believe the remarks were made at an actual campaign event LisaM May 2016 #179

+100 spinboas May 2016 #224

Private addresses for money to the architects of the Great Recession ought not to remain hidden. Orsino May 2016 #160

No it does not look corrupt. It looks like a desperate campaign looking for a gotcha, dependent seabeyond May 2016 #164

That's not what hiding transcripts looks like. n/t Orsino May 2016 #165

Nothing about hiding. All about... none of your business. See how you create your scenario. Hiding? seabeyond May 2016 #166

Hidden per the contracts she signed. That's her creation.. Orsino May 2016 #167

As it should be. This was handled in normal fashion. Absolutely. seabeyond May 2016 #168

Normal for wealthy elites who block journalistic access... Orsino May 2016 #169

Speakers and their material, end of story. Again, creating a bullshit scenario. seabeyond May 2016 #170

What's in the transcripts that only Clinton and G-S should know? n/t Orsino May 2016 #171

Her personal stuff, in her personal life, that is none of your business. She does not need to seabeyond May 2016 #172

Giving speeches to wall street is not her personal business once she decided to run for president! coffeeAM May 2016 #173

Yes. It is. seabeyond May 2016 #192

Ya, in your dreams. coffeeAM May 2016 #195

What a silly comment. This was done in her personal, private world nothing to do with a gov position seabeyond May 2016 #197

Oh come on, you really do not believe that.. coffeeAM May 2016 #206

Don't tell me what I believe or not. I think its petty yelling,... transcripts. Looking for a gotcha seabeyond May 2016 #216

What was so special in these talks to auditoriums full of G-S personnel... Orsino May 2016 #226

Nothing is special, and still... none of your business. People do not get to make demands of Clinton seabeyond May 2016 #227

Pathetic spin. Orsino May 2016 #230

I do not think it is spin at all. I would strongly advocate that Clinton does not buckle under your seabeyond May 2016 #231

I think we should demand openness of our candidates... Orsino May 2016 #232

I want Sanders taxes, Discussion on how grand food lines are, Theories on overthrowing SAmerica seabeyond May 2016 #233

This makes no sense when excusing Clinton... Orsino May 2016 #234

I think it is outrageous for me to demand Sanders hidden conversations on communism and seabeyond May 2016 #235

Nonsense. Orsino May 2016 #236

As I want to know Sanders Socialist/Communist positions. seabeyond May 2016 #237

I believe it is my business since she is running to be president of the country. pinskinny May 2016 #239

If we can't get those transcripts... Orsino May 2016 #253

She is running for the highest office in the land, and yet you tell voters "none of your business"? NorthCarolina May 2016 #211

You cannot take a peek into her diary, either. seabeyond May 2016 #212

Please... NorthCarolina May 2016 #213

No, I do not. Because I do not fall in with your agenda is no embarrassment at all. seabeyond May 2016 #215

that ugly word democracy is so passe reddread May 2016 #214

Except, Clinton is the only one having these demands made on her. No other politician, ever. seabeyond May 2016 #217

after the massive meltdown, bailout and the dead sea that is our current economy? reddread May 2016 #218

Ya. I dunno. That would be the Repugs to go after. I get Sanders and his "Dems" are more comfortable seabeyond May 2016 #219

republican or Democrat, the economy matters reddread May 2016 #220

I do not get your post seabeyond May 2016 #221

If Trump isn't going to release his taxes, I don't know that he'd make an issue over her transcripts thesquanderer May 2016 #2

Trump has many speech transcripts, too. Wasn't he the highest paid speaker on the circuit blm May 2016 #13

Hillary has transcripts of her speeches. Donald probably does not. thesquanderer May 2016 #18

Not the point, is it? You can shiver in your boots and entertain the RW propagandists blm May 2016 #22

I don't remember trump using static noise to prevent people from hearing his speeches GummyBearz May 2016 #56

Yep. The Former First Lady... NewImproved Deal May 2016 #3

A polite way for Hillary to say "Kiss My Ass". NurseJackie May 2016 #7

Hillary's Dislikebility factor is captured in that smug smile & quote. n/t Merryland May 2016 #29

Nixon x Bush reddread May 2016 #34

Benghaziiiiiiiiiiii! Ohioblue22 May 2016 #42

Gee, that's always such a funny reply. It's too bad good people died though. nt. polly7 May 2016 #50

It's also a pointless witch hunt. It can be more than one Ohioblue22 May 2016 #83

Only when it's to her advantage so to do. NurseJackie May 2016 #4

This is about the millionth thread on this. cwydro May 2016 #5

To distract from Bernie's FEC legal issues ... NurseJackie May 2016 #24

Never I hope griffi94 May 2016 #6

He ain't running for President unless I missed something... Merryland May 2016 #28

He's a senator griffi94 May 2016 #30

What's breathtaking is that laruemtt May 2016 #9

Yep, because a potential Presidential candidate who has the obligation to disclose COLGATE4 May 2016 #65

I don't think she will and I see no reason for her to do so. Arkansas Granny May 2016 #10

She's running for President and she wants our votes dana_b May 2016 #93

The real problem with this SmittynMo May 2016 #11

+ 1,000! laruemtt May 2016 #12

She already did while you were gone. We read them, fell asleep, and moved on. Buzz Clik May 2016 #14

What is crazy is Bernie and Donald are the only candidates who refused to release tax returns. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #16

What are you on about? Sanders released his 2014 return, complete and fully. 12 days after ... ebayfool May 2016 #94

One year of tax returns. The Clinton have released thirty!!! DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #96

Could it be because they've been running for Prez for damn near 30 years, between the 2 of em? ebayfool May 2016 #97

Richard Nixon started the tradition of presidential candidates releasing years of tax returns. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #98

Oy! I gotta get ready for work. ebayfool May 2016 #99

How about when everyone else who runs for office... yallerdawg May 2016 #15

No one is saying she has to do it but it's in her best interest. Lindsixo May 2016 #104

So if we have a President Trump in November... yallerdawg May 2016 #108

I want her to release the transcripts of speeches up here paid for the two big banks polly7 May 2016 #17

Actually, you don't. COLGATE4 May 2016 #66

Yes, I do! polly7 May 2016 #100

I'm confused. Are you a U.S. citizen? COLGATE4 May 2016 #134

No. I'm not. polly7 May 2016 #135

Just wanted to be clear on the facts. Is there an international agreement of some kind that COLGATE4 May 2016 #136

I don't give a crap if there is or not, 'I', as a tax-paying citizen want to know! nt. polly7 May 2016 #137

Do you pay taxes in the U.S. ? COLGATE4 May 2016 #139

She gave these speeches up here - all over the place. nt. polly7 May 2016 #140

Thanks. I was aware of that. Now, as I mentioned COLGATE4 May 2016 #141

Do you pay taxes in Canada? nt. polly7 May 2016 #142

No, since I'm neither a Canadian citizen nor do any business in Canada. COLGATE4 May 2016 #144

No, I don't. polly7 May 2016 #145

You may believe you have a 'right to know'. What do you not have is COLGATE4 May 2016 #146

I have an absolute right to know, regardless of WHERE that person is from. polly7 May 2016 #147

Only in your own mind. You have every right to demand things COLGATE4 May 2016 #150

Mine and many others' minds. Only in your mind is it given that we polly7 May 2016 #153

I said you have no right to demand. (Your words) COLGATE4 May 2016 #154

I demand? My words??? - where exactly did I use the word 'demand'? polly7 May 2016 #155

Uh, we all deserve to see the speeches because maybe she's hiding something she doesnt want u to see pinskinny May 2016 #240

Really? COLGATE4 May 2016 #241

Considering her track record, yes really! pinskinny May 2016 #242

I was commenting on the depth and sophistication COLGATE4 May 2016 #243

Seems like you need it plain and simple since you are having difficulties seeing the problem pinskinny May 2016 #244

Most of us have gotten past using 5th Grade logic COLGATE4 May 2016 #245

Over analyzation has clouded your brain. pinskinny May 2016 #247

Simple facts like the word you want is "stare", not "stair"? COLGATE4 May 2016 #252

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #254

Never, because there's only one transcript. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #19

I'd say you just hit the nail on the head. tonyt53 May 2016 #35

Gotta love the suspension of morality... Darkhawk32 May 2016 #23

That is what I am thinking and fear. coffeeAM May 2016 #39

Sure you do. zappaman May 2016 #63

What if there ARE NO TRANSCRIPTS? Merryland May 2016 #26

That must be it. As a matter of fact, I think I read that COLGATE4 May 2016 #67

True so many people would have attended Lindsixo May 2016 #74

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never oldandhappy May 2016 #27

she is a fool if she thinks they will not get leaked krawhitham May 2016 #31

Its likely there are no transcripts. procon May 2016 #57

I believe you are right on. COLGATE4 May 2016 #68

Never. Hillary Clinton has cornered herself into a lose-lose regards the transcripts. PufPuf23 May 2016 #33

Bingo! coffeeAM May 2016 #38

yep 840high May 2016 #131

When is someone going to come up with a valid reason for her releasing them? How do you know..... George II May 2016 #36

The day after Sanders releases his tax-returns. Bazinga! DetlefK May 2016 #37

He did already. Bazinga! ebayfool May 2016 #95

You have no right to see her transcripts. You'll need to look elsewhere for your ammo Ohioblue22 May 2016 #40

She is Running for president of the United States, we the tax payers have every right! coffeeAM May 2016 #43

Says you. Not convincing authority. COLGATE4 May 2016 #69

We the tax payers, not me the tax payer. coffeeAM May 2016 #72

Did I miss the memo where you were designated spokesperson COLGATE4 May 2016 #73

You are wrong Ohioblue22 May 2016 #82

? coffeeAM May 2016 #91

Did Nixon have a right to keep his transcripts secret? n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #111

Nixon lol. You have zero rights to those transcripts Ohioblue22 May 2016 #121

Hillary must release her Wall Street transcripts, so says another Bernie fan. procon May 2016 #41

She'll do it before I vote for her, that's all I know. n/t brewens May 2016 #51

not even a good try. The Democratic Party doesn't give a shit about her transcripts. Lil Missy May 2016 #52

Trump probably already has the transcripts, OCTOBER SURPRISE? B Calm May 2016 #53

In the general election when she is looking to attract certain Republicans. Skwmom May 2016 #54

That could very well be it! +1 B Calm May 2016 #58

Yep. Hang on to that (new) false hope. It'll keep you warm, COLGATE4 May 2016 #70

You'll read them in her presidential library lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #59

when Satan purchases a snowmobile. yourout May 2016 #76

Hillary is cooked Rass May 2016 #78

Thus Far jamese777 May 2016 #81

Nearly 10 million dems say IM NOT WITH HER after the establishement rolled out the red carpet 4 her coffeeAM May 2016 #84

That nearly 13 million DEMOCRATS have said "I'm with her" tells me HRC will be the nominee. Fla Dem May 2016 #163

and suppressing votes too dont forget. Lindsixo May 2016 #196

+100 spinboas May 2016 #222

Superdelegates have not voted yet Rass May 2016 #90

Don't hold your breath! BootinUp May 2016 #87

Its part of the vetting process and that involves looking into any possible scandal. Lindsixo May 2016 #114

The Republicans will release them once it's too late Ferd Berfel May 2016 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #89

She is dragging the party through the mud and making it look bad, that is the reason! coffeeAM May 2016 #92

yes and we're constantly hearing about how Hillary is vetted and Bernie is not. Lindsixo May 2016 #101

NOBODY cares! George II May 2016 #115

Yup, nothing to see here, just move along folks! coffeeAM May 2016 #124

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #102

I don't understand what you mean DesertRat May 2016 #103

Not except in response to a congressional subpoena. lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #109

Never. nt SusanCalvin May 2016 #127

How about never??? Does never work for you??? Gomez163 May 2016 #129

No it does not and it should not work for anyone that values transparency!! coffeeAM May 2016 #138

She doesnt have to. Bernie is TOAST. Gomez163 May 2016 #143

She doesnt have to, butshe is making the party look bad by not doing it! coffeeAM May 2016 #149

I see the goal posts are moving yet again, even in this thread. The silvershadow May 2016 #130

the "we cant" campaign becomes "we wont" reddread May 2016 #162

they could be a USEFUL weapon for the RIGHT wing in oct. what is she afraid of? pansypoo53219 May 2016 #148

I saw them, I have a friend who knows the organizer. She said Wall Street folks arent evil Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #151

You "saw them", did you? MrMickeysMom May 2016 #249

Never, nor does she need to. SylviaD May 2016 #152

Does she really need to? redStateBlueHeart May 2016 #158

There are now stories popping up about the gop looking for them. Which I'm sure they are. Lindsixo May 2016 #175

What stories? coffeeAM May 2016 #183

I saw this video. Lindsixo May 2016 #184

This guy is saying exactly what is gonna happen, the dems need to open their freakin eyes! coffeeAM May 2016 #185

Do you mind if I put thid video in the main body of the post? coffeeAM May 2016 #191

Not at all. I'm just passing it along. Lindsixo May 2016 #193

Thank you, I just have to figure out how to do it.. coffeeAM May 2016 #194

You did it. Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #204

I would say the day after Hell freezes over. n/t doc03 May 2016 #177

Still waiting for the transcripts of Sanders and conversations he has had with NRA, GE, Thinkingabout May 2016 #178

So your basically saying Clinton will be influenced by wall street? coffeeAM May 2016 #186

Never said that, i know Sanders has been influenced, Sanders and others has not Thinkingabout May 2016 #188

ya im sure they just give 15 million away for the hell of it. coffeeAM May 2016 #189

Sanders has been influenced? In what alternate universe? coffeeAM May 2016 #198

As in voting five times against the Brady Bill after the NRA donated $18,000 Thinkingabout May 2016 #200

Excellent vote by him considering what was attached to those bills by the establishment! coffeeAM May 2016 #203

We dont know anything of the sort. Lindsixo May 2016 #187

Yes... That's why he rated a "D-" from the NRA... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #248

After Romney's 47% taped remarks, I suspect Jarqui May 2016 #180

People keep thinking... deathrind May 2016 #182

never! laserhaas May 2016 #190

When the price is right. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #199

Transcripts, schmanscripts... NewImproved Deal May 2016 #202

with Wall street? coffeeAM May 2016 #205

If I had to guess, late June, and they'll be boring as hell Recursion May 2016 #207

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I think she will release them next month. spinboas May 2016 #225

What has given you that idea? primnickel May 2016 #229

not happening Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #228

why would she show the world the favors she owes wall street? pinskinny May 2016 #238

She knows she would look terrible so she's weighed the risk and decided not to. Logical May 2016 #246

Ya but she looks like she is lying by not releasing them. pinskinny May 2016 #250

I 100% agree. Logical May 2016 #251

Yes she does! primnickel May 2016 #256

K & R AzDar May 2016 #255