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NastyRiffraff

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38. Sorry. I have a long book list
Mon Apr 15, 2019, 10:07 PM
Apr 2019

and that book isn't on it. It won't be on it. No interest. I barely have time to read the books I am interested in.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
hmmm sheshe2 Apr 2019 #1
Hmmm, indeed mcar Apr 2019 #2
umhmmm sheshe2 Apr 2019 #6
Absolutely he did. He said the top tax rate should be 52%. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #40
tell me... LOL pangaia Apr 2019 #53
We already know the answer. Silence says it all. democratisphere Apr 2019 #52
Wait...What? Me. Apr 2019 #61
No, but his wealth shows his hypocrisy in criticizing other Democrats who also pnwmom Apr 2019 #3
Exactly NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #7
His stupid book?! You obviously haven't read it... you should and you would InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #27
Sorry. I have a long book list NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #38
Then perhaps you should save your review...calling a book "stupid" you haven't read is not smart. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #42
Wow. NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #73
Wow, talk about obsessed! My sayin you should 1st read Bernie's book before you call it "stupid" InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #74
ROFL You never give up NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #75
Broker's fees shouldn't be taxed as capital gains bigbrother05 Apr 2019 #76
But Bernie has a charitable organization too! namahage Apr 2019 #15
The words "shilling" and "pandering" come up a lot when other Democrats sell books. betsuni Apr 2019 #17
And free college. Don't forget that... with no details offered. yardwork Apr 2019 #69
Bill and Hillary left the White House broke and deep in debt do to Ken Starr. Blue_true Apr 2019 #21
and no one has EVER been able to prove a quid pro quo. nt spooky3 Apr 2019 #29
Bernie never "criticized other Democrats who also succeeded in improving their fortunes Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #32
Oh he certainly did. George II Apr 2019 #48
LOL...ok George. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #58
LOL...yes Power 2 the People George II Apr 2019 #62
No proof as usual George. Just innuendo and anti-Bernie nonsense. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #63
Oh, you'd love to see me post that "proof" now, wouldn't you? George II Apr 2019 #64
George you promised me you would be dignified and stop with the conspiracies. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #65
I think Bernie should have gotten off his high horse and released multiple tax returns in 2016, pnwmom Apr 2019 #51
Much ado about nothing. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #57
It's about Bernie's lack of transparency. Hopefully he'll do better from now on. n/t pnwmom Apr 2019 #60
We should all strive to do better. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #66
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Prickly.. "if anyone thinks I should Cha Apr 2019 #4
Deflection NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #8
Yeah, definitely Not Cha Apr 2019 #11
I completely agree! NurseJackie Apr 2019 #70
:) Cha Apr 2019 #71
Welcome back, dear! George II Apr 2019 #72
Nice to be Cha Apr 2019 #80
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #9
Like UnitedFightBack Cha Apr 2019 #14
Nahh. It's good to hear some straight talk from a candidate. It's the only way we beat Trump. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #33
Well from the clip I saw when Bret asked it he said get rump up here and asked him how much in taxes UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #5
"Nobody is asking him to apologize for writing a best selling book - that is an offense to our Cha Apr 2019 #10
So his response was what about trump? sheshe2 Apr 2019 #16
Yes. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #18
Thanks, nt sheshe2 Apr 2019 #19
The United States is a mixed economy. That means it has socialistic and capitalistic aspects. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #35
"Newfound" BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #12
He said he was for paying higher taxes as a tax on higher incomes. That would Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #13
When was the part when he was asked to pay higher taxes by Bret and he said you get UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #20
WHATABOUTrump. Weak response. Cha Apr 2019 #22
If I remember correctly it was during that whole segment. I watched the whole town hall so Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #25
I'm sorry I can't watch the whole thing but those clips can be damaging because he did if fact say UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #26
Well actually he answered quite well. But since you can't watch the actual answer ... it's Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #31
Thought Bernie's answer was exceptional... and well received. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #43
So Bernie said the same thing republicans have said, they paid what was owed. Blue_true Apr 2019 #24
He said what I'm sure every R and D say. Can you tell me which Democrats pay an extra $ for Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #28
Actually, you can indeed donate to the treasury. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #34
Like I pointed out. Blue_true Apr 2019 #39
Some people "pay" more by giving more to charity. Blue_true Apr 2019 #36
That's lovely. Glad you know generous people. Bezos gives less than 1% to charity. Charity Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #41
Bernie's returns show that he is a miserly giver. Blue_true Apr 2019 #44
Thank you for that, Blue_true! Cha Apr 2019 #67
My understanding is the charities were not listed on the returns. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #49
They summarized by saying they made something like $500,000-$600,000 Blue_true Apr 2019 #50
Yes. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #59
Nailed it!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #30
Colonel Sanders peaked later in life Trenzalore Apr 2019 #23
He said his is not an example of capitalism because he has a college education, was a congressman vsrazdem Apr 2019 #37
Another great answer by Bernie... he was on his game the entire night!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #45
Politics done all right by ya bern, picked up a couple vacation houses along the way too Baclava Apr 2019 #46
With the boat discreetly anchored in the lake. Blue_true Apr 2019 #54
Feel the Bern! nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #55
His entire career is proof of the "American dream" ecstatic Apr 2019 #47
He was a relatively popular mayor. Blue_true Apr 2019 #56
+1 Cha Apr 2019 #68
Best sit-down comedy BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #77
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