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2016 Postmortem

Lizzie Poppet

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15. They know which one they have actual leverage over.

Reply to Nuclear Unicorn (Original post)

Wed Jun 1, 2016, 01:45 PM

Jun 2016

Trump's one of them (sort of), and not only are most CEOs smart enough to realize what a nutjob he is, they also have no leverage over him. He doesn't need their money. Bernie's the mortal enemy of their oligarchic influence. Their choice is obvious...

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Survey: More than half of corporate CEOs prefer Clinton over Trump [View all] Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2016 OP

That's no doubt true. MineralMan Jun 2016 #1

Well, as long as you welcome our new insect overlords it must be okay. Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2016 #3

Most people's livings derive in some way from corporations. MineralMan Jun 2016 #8

Kind of sad that protecting corporate America is being promoted here. libtodeath Jun 2016 #9

Who signs your paycheck? What's the name at the top of it? MineralMan Jun 2016 #12

None of your business. libtodeath Jun 2016 #13

You're right. It is none of my business, but MineralMan Jun 2016 #14

Stability - the mainstay of most businesses. Trump offers none. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #2

I'm sure the "business environment" will meet their every expectation under Hillary. Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2016 #7

how many prefer Sanders? Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2016 #4

I'm surprised Trump's number is that high nt firebrand80 Jun 2016 #5

Well, duh. auntpurl Jun 2016 #6

And that's supposed to be a positive thing? TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #10

The responses are breathtaking. I'm not even 30 and yet I find myself harkening back to a time Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2016 #16

It is astonishing. libtodeath Jun 2016 #17

That should be a no brainer. Trump is nuts. Vinca Jun 2016 #11

They know which one they have actual leverage over. Lizzie Poppet Jun 2016 #15