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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary or Bernie. NAFTA or The New Deal. Third Way or Bedrock Democratic Party Principles [View all]stupidicus
(2,570 posts)56. why should "we" take a chance on Clinton?
since the likelihood of her pursuing rightwing-friendly policies is much higher.
oh that's right, that was what your less than stellar dodge was intended to avoid, no?
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stupidicus
Dec 2015
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When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go
cantbeserious
Dec 2015
#1
Sanders doesn't represent anything close to the values of the Democratic Party.
MohRokTah
Dec 2015
#5
What exactly is your point, that FDR was or was not a role model for Democrats?
shawn703
Dec 2015
#30
That us utter nonsense. Bernie caucuses with Dems for DECADES, yet is anti-Democratic
99th_Monkey
Dec 2015
#63
Oh, I ABSOLUTELY believe Sanders lies about his true positiions just to win elections. eom
MohRokTah
Dec 2015
#16
I completely agree with and fully support both internaitonal traade agreements.
MohRokTah
Dec 2015
#26
I like the women and kids that are tied to their machines in SE Asia. My favorite part.
jalan48
Dec 2015
#33
That must be why most, if not all unions, HATE the NAFTA/TPP job-killers. FAIL. nt
99th_Monkey
Dec 2015
#67
This Citizen Has Heard HRC Spin Tales In Pitch Prefect Corporate Tones - This Citizen Is Not Buying
cantbeserious
Dec 2015
#7
Where in the world have you been? Specifics have been discussed here many, many times. nt
stillwaiting
Dec 2015
#47
Clinton is -- by far -- the best of the Republican candidates this election cycle.
Attorney in Texas
Dec 2015
#19
FDR hand an >70% PROGRESSIVE congress throughout his 4 terms as president...
uponit7771
Dec 2015
#32
I'm waiting for an answer to the question of why take a chance on Sanders. I don't believe Clinton..
uponit7771
Dec 2015
#44
Republicans were demonized until around 37 and then tied to the banks and Wall Street...
uponit7771
Dec 2015
#45
He knows where he stands, he is no neophyte, he will have the trust of the people.
senz
Dec 2015
#41
There have been progressives who had the trust of the people in the last 100 years but they
uponit7771
Dec 2015
#46
My ears and eyes were hearing and seeing Sanders non answer on the question of what Hillary has
uponit7771
Dec 2015
#70
NONE of the candidates, including Sanders, can throw a stone... I think that's one of the biggest
uponit7771
Dec 2015
#72
Thank you for the link, stupidicus. This is valuable material. Strongly recommended.
senz
Dec 2015
#42
well, you might also notice that they do the same in support of their fellows
stupidicus
Dec 2015
#59
I know one thing, my Abuela wouldn't approve of the third way triangulating neoliberal "democrats"
leftupnorth
Dec 2015
#51