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2016 Postmortem

Cal33

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31. Great job at posting this message. People can now clearly compare the two. I also

Reply to darkangel218 (Original post)

Tue Dec 1, 2015, 08:50 AM

Dec 2015

think that Bernie influenced Hillary to move somewhat to the left. She possibly felt
that she had to, in order to remain competitive. I see that Bernie supports re-
instatement of the Glass-Steagall Act, which would prevent the big banks from their
crooked deals which helped to bring about the national economic collapse of 2008,
while Hillary would not support it. Yep, let's keep on robbing the American middle
class.

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Here is where they stand! [View all] darkangel218 Nov 2015 OP

Finally-the post will cause the masses to change their minds redstateblues Nov 2015 #1

Do facts bother you? darkangel218 Nov 2015 #7

someone just called Noam Chomsky a commie on roguevalley Nov 2015 #19

Thats what they do. darkangel218 Nov 2015 #20

No, they called Noam Trotsky a commie. Scuba Dec 2015 #29

It's amazing that HRC supporters always seem to get the first response spot. I bet rhett o rick Nov 2015 #12

I've noticed that as well. Very disciplined...even if they sound like idiots every time! Ned_Devine Dec 2015 #24

Pretty good summary. Warren Stupidity Nov 2015 #2

It is clear who is the best candidate. darkangel218 Nov 2015 #3

This one seems pretty accurate... Agschmid Nov 2015 #4

Nope , not close at all when it comes to minimum wage, healthcare, darkangel218 Nov 2015 #9

Yes... Very close. Agschmid Nov 2015 #10

Oh my! darkangel218 Nov 2015 #11

Their track records are miles apart. Scuba Dec 2015 #30

in number, but not in impact. Sanders Health Care and Social Security ideas secure it for me NRaleighLiberal Nov 2015 #15

Screw the supposed health/age "issues". These are the issues that count. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #5

Right, and it would be good, even NECESSARY, elleng Nov 2015 #13

K&R nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #6

Good chart. Paka Nov 2015 #8

Line them up like this and its clear to see that Bernie wins hands down. bobbobbins01 Nov 2015 #14

the most important clause for the left-hand side is "at the moment," for every one MisterP Nov 2015 #16

Bernie has been pretty consistent in his views/positions. darkangel218 Nov 2015 #17

Add to this that Hillary is PRO death penalty darkangel218 Nov 2015 #18

Good point! She is PRO DEATH PENALTY. SoapBox Dec 2015 #21

Yes for now. darkangel218 Dec 2015 #22

Make it w/o Clinton and Sanders name's and ask people which position they prefer rpannier Dec 2015 #23

Take a guess.. Where do you think they stand?? darkangel218 Dec 2015 #25

Good post - practical sensible positions vs. pie in the sky positions. Glad you pointed that out! George II Dec 2015 #26

Why do you hate pie? Kalidurga Dec 2015 #28

K&R, darkangel... MrMickeysMom Dec 2015 #27

Great job at posting this message. People can now clearly compare the two. I also Cal33 Dec 2015 #31

Good chart, K & R! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #32