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In reply to the discussion: Rahm Emanuel: Symbol of a Sick America [View all]brooklynite
(94,984 posts)69. I wasn't aware the Mayor of Chicago had a policy role on Social Security...
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lol @ whole foods & gentrification, self absorbed yuppies rescued from the tyranny of poor people...
whereisjustice
Apr 2015
#88
The upscale & green gentrification for yuppies movement is happening all over, breaking down
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#96
Austin Texas is the poster child for this - $300,000 condos and $2000/mo apts and schools laying
whereisjustice
Apr 2015
#109
+1. Succinct & the ugly reality of many US cities now, the entire package you noted.
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#111
A few. Big Deal. I belong to that union and I know that the vast majority endorse Garcia.
ancianita
Apr 2015
#108
'He's as dirty as the day is long'. True, but money talks, for now, and that is the ONLY reason
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#21
I was pleasantly surprised when somebody in Michigan told the Koch Bros. to get their shit
Demeter
Apr 2015
#31
Big money conservatives love Rahmbo while the minorities and progressives do not.
rhett o rick
Apr 2015
#14
Hoping that Chicago voters are smart and get rid of Emanuel. He has been one of the worst Mayor,
rladdi
Apr 2015
#17
That must be why so many thousands of parents have been protesting Rahm's closing of their schools
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#22
And it couldn't have happened without the collaboration of of some within the party.
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#34
Yep. The million$ given to him by his sponsors is paying off. The best brainwashing framers
RiverLover
Apr 2015
#38
I guess then you must be of the opinion that pouring that money into PRIVATE hands is the way
sabrina 1
Apr 2015
#94
+10 The God's truth, & a crying shame what's being destroyed after people worked & fought
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#98
Right on for this disgraceful pirating of public funds & resources. Anti-people, Pro-$
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#115
You've been pushing Rahm. I live in Hyde Park, where his largesse seems great, and I'm telling
ancianita
Apr 2015
#107
Activists for a cause are always a minority. You seem to hold that this makes their cause unworthy.
Scootaloo
Apr 2015
#79
Not at all...the sole theme of this thread is the likihood of tomorrow's election
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#87
+10 Got that. The DCCC & DNC will not get another penny for this kind of 'Democrat'-
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#99
I wasn't aware the Mayor of Chicago had a policy role on Social Security...
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#69
I'll stand outside the room and leave the choice to the citizens of Chicago...
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#73
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Emanuel is fully as repulsive as Geithner.
Enthusiast
Apr 2015
#76
You're so right. It isn't those in power who actually believe that meme, but it is what they sell
RiverLover
Apr 2015
#83
I happen to KNOW he is on several prominent Democrats' short list for the VP slot on the ticket.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2015
#112