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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: From a Bernie supporter to everyone who isn't one: [View all]nashville_brook
(20,958 posts)24. good "rant," although I think it deserves more of
"essay" status. thanks for posting.
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And I completely support you in your effort. But what did firebrand80 mean by "Cliffs?"?
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2016
#143
No, not hideable, I don't think. It's just internet-speak for "too long, didn't read"
Warren DeMontague
May 2016
#157
Increase in taxes not enough. So much so long taken, takes more to get it back.
snowy owl
May 2016
#49
Nope, we wouldnt get that under Bernie because the GOP House wouldn't take up any of his bills.
stevenleser
May 2016
#58
It must suck to define your democratic politics by what Republicans will "allow"
Scootaloo
May 2016
#73
The FED's providing of easy credit to the big banks was also a part of the stimulus.
jonestonesusa
May 2016
#83
that quote at the beginning reminds me so much of Yglesias: "if they didn't want to
MisterP
May 2016
#3
You had me until "until those reforms were dismantled under Clinton and his successors. "
Dem2
May 2016
#11
You and millions of others. Unfortunately, HRC has the DNC and lots of $$$$ and connections
vintx
May 2016
#37
Thanks. too many people uninformed. Think one article tells all. Big problem.
snowy owl
May 2016
#53
If Glass-Steagall had been "whittled down" to meaningless, the correct response was
PufPuf23
May 2016
#41
He should have been enforcing what he had and tried for more. Same with anti-trust.
snowy owl
May 2016
#54
Clinton's claim that it had "nothing" to do with the collapse is just wrong
passiveporcupine
May 2016
#47
Not about chipping away but about enforcement. As long as on books, enforcement matters.
snowy owl
May 2016
#52
You sound like someone fooled by a book "Megatrends" (Naisbett) pubished in 70s. I was not.
snowy owl
May 2016
#61
i was so young, and yes! i didn't have the life experience to distill that
nashville_brook
May 2016
#135
here's a fantastic article i just read this morning on this! -- Matt Bruenig
nashville_brook
May 2016
#136
There is a lot of far right thought at du these days. "Free stuff, paying for trumps kids college,
Doctor_J
May 2016
#31
Obama left $350M on table meant to go to homeowners. Transition-he didn't want to make decision.
snowy owl
May 2016
#64
The okay for what, there has to be a reason to arrest people, what is the reason to arrest them?
Thinkingabout
May 2016
#97
Investigate first, then charge fraud at the highest levels the evidence supports.
snot
May 2016
#114
There has to be at the time of the occurrences a regulation, law against
Thinkingabout
May 2016
#127
There are laws against fraud in general, and there is not one doubt in my mind that fraud occurred
snot
May 2016
#159
If the regulations was not in place at the time of the occurrence then the person can not
Thinkingabout
May 2016
#160
Disagree. Enforcing Anti-Trust more important. And high taxes again on mega-rich.
snowy owl
May 2016
#66
Those are examples of ways to address kitchen table concerns. What else? Wave a wand?
snowy owl
May 2016
#77
Reactive aren't you? I'm not angry. Kitchen table sounds simple but it isn't.
snowy owl
May 2016
#93
And we mock the Republicans for voting against their self-interest. Thanks, snot. I can relate. nt
antigop
May 2016
#30
I could have written your OP, except we had children and I was unemployable after 08
Autumn
May 2016
#44
Voices of experience. Let us not forget the damage that has been done by Clintonian triangulation.
highprincipleswork
May 2016
#51
I sympathize with your situation and disagree with your last eight paragraphs
stevenleser
May 2016
#65
That is incorrect. The electorate wants outsiders; they are ready to vote for them. Not so, 2008.
snowy owl
May 2016
#71
No they don't. Bernie is losing and the GOP field was weak and didn't go after Trump early enough.
stevenleser
May 2016
#74
All that doesnt change the fact that in a year where there is a movement for change, it prevails.
stevenleser
May 2016
#79
Have your opinion but you're wrong. Looking at it through Clinton eyes. Loyalty.
snowy owl
May 2016
#95
A while back if Sanders were a woman, was as qualified as Hillary, and I thought he could win, i
kerry-is-my-prez
May 2016
#150