2016 Postmortem

pottedplant

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193. You set a very low bar

Sun Jun 12, 2016, 01:26 PM

Jun 2016

This was no mistake. The Iraq war vote was no mistake. Regime change in Libya was no mistake. Legitimizing the Honduran coup was no mistake. Setting up an office to promote fracking worldwide was no mistake. Hiding your email from public records requests was no mistake. Shall I continue?

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New Hillary Scandal Checks All the Boxes on the Clinton Controversy Bingo Card [View all] NWCorona Jun 2016 OP

6 days MFM008 Jun 2016 #1

They're going to use every day to keep pounding at the scandal beat. Gomez163 Jun 2016 #5

We're in this together... tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #16

Except some are more equal than others All in it together Jun 2016 #156

After that, we'll never know what will hit us. nt Qutzupalotl Jun 2016 #20

Sure we will, you think Trump, et. al. will let anything slip past them? George II Jun 2016 #86

No, I'm saying we won't get advance notice here. Qutzupalotl Jun 2016 #189

+1 apcalc Jun 2016 #52

5, and counting... SidDithers Jun 2016 #57

Now 5 days and counting still_one Jun 2016 #76

What's the problem with the OP? samson212 Jun 2016 #83

Attacking the Democratic nominee with speculative "scandal", that's the problem. George II Jun 2016 #87

It's hardly an attack samson212 Jun 2016 #98

You're new. It's practically protocal here now. This is Hillary Central. libdem4life Jun 2016 #138

New to posting, not to the site. samson212 Jun 2016 #147

Ah, yes sit is crazy. All she has to do is come clean. What a concept. libdem4life Jun 2016 #186

Refute creeksneakers2 Jun 2016 #151

Thanks! samson212 Jun 2016 #162

maybe you havent heard the news. It is not speculative, and she is not yet the nominee swhisper1 Jun 2016 #165

I agree. zenabby Jun 2016 #187

Thanks! Information is good! samson212 Jun 2016 #199

5 more days of Republican talking points on a Democratic site. nt DesertRat Jun 2016 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author John Poet Jun 2016 #171

What a mess. Wilms Jun 2016 #2

You know I read the article and it is meaningless... Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #27

Is this the "nothing" you are referring to? Wilms Jun 2016 #70

So what is the point? Lots of subjective speculation. But since you said it, looks like.... George II Jun 2016 #88

No speculation required. Wilms Jun 2016 #97

Supposition and innuendo...and read the last paragraph. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #122

Oh, my. SheilaT Jun 2016 #3

Thank you for the post! Juicy_Bellows Jun 2016 #4

She's a disaster. I cannot support this. We can wait another four years for our first woman prez. reformist2 Jun 2016 #6

Sure and by then Roe v. Wade will be dismantled justiceischeap Jun 2016 #10

If our SDs are doing any thinking at all, which I doubt we jwirr Jun 2016 #94

Clinton says she can compromise on Roe v. Wade senz Jun 2016 #106

right, like that will happen swhisper1 Jun 2016 #166

Okay, believe what you will. justiceischeap Jun 2016 #170

You start with "I" and the move to "we". NCTraveler Jun 2016 #11

You are so foolish Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #26

lolz you guys! obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #31

I can wait. I will wait. 840high Jun 2016 #34

You and me both. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #39

That's what they said about GWB. athena Jun 2016 #159

His specialty - high frequency trading - could benefit from insider info unc70 Jun 2016 #7

He contributed $1 million to the Clinton Foundation. senz Jun 2016 #107

Technological Know How Octafish Jun 2016 #8

So fucking corrupt Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #9

This kind of stuff is really disturbing and there is so much of it arikara Jun 2016 #61

unfortunately I can't agree Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #62

How old are you - 5? Obviously it's not just Trump that has to make up silly ohheckyeah Jun 2016 #74

Do you mean "hillarians"? samson212 Jun 2016 #81

... AzDar Jun 2016 #12

There, there, now. Let it all out. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #13

Do I really seem upset to you? NWCorona Jun 2016 #14

You'll find out in due time. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #15

I guess we will. NWCorona Jun 2016 #17

Indeed. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #18

All of them Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #25

So any article that covers a wrong doing by Hillary is an attack piece? NWCorona Jun 2016 #29

Yes-We support our nominee...and this is a bullshit article. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #30

It is not bs, it is a serious security matter- another security infraction swhisper1 Jun 2016 #163

How about an mainstream news article covering a wrong by DesertRat Jun 2016 #93

Nope! Check those threads here. You don't see me crying uncle in them. NWCorona Jun 2016 #99

Absolutely...bashing the nominee is pointless and stupid. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #120

exposing a person who is not yet the nominee makes absolute sense, and if she swhisper1 Jun 2016 #164

DU will all be the Hillary Clinton Group. Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #154

That means ALL Democrats right? Lazy Daisy Jun 2016 #108

I don't think you should attack Democrats...let the GOP do that. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #121

Back off the "You" stuff Lazy Daisy Jun 2016 #142

So, if someone here brings up Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaigning for Republicans, when Democrats -none Jun 2016 #158

+1 tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #19

Your shit begins in November. 840high Jun 2016 #35

What does that even mean? Bobbie Jo Jun 2016 #190

What shit is that? tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #58

On June 16th, you take take your fingers out of your ears. chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #80

I look forward to your efforts in defeating Trump. Haranguing about how "flawed, seriously flawed"… NurseJackie Jun 2016 #95

My actions were to nominate the candidate who has the best chance to defeat Trump, IMO. chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #119

The ship has sailed Bernie will not be the nominee Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #124

Bashing Clinton to help Trump? chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #139

That fight is over. Cope. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #137

Nope. chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #140

Enjoy it while it lasts. Just a few days remain. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #141

And then your bubblesphere will be closed. Got it. chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #143

Vote or don't vote ... Do as you please. But... NurseJackie Jun 2016 #145

Is there anything about Hillary you don't like or wish she would change? chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #146

Your games bore me. Tick tock... NurseJackie Jun 2016 #148

Ditto. Welcome to ignore. chwaliszewski Jun 2016 #160

There's just one more thing I'd like to say... NurseJackie Jun 2016 #169

Didn't see your post! This is just tip of iceberg; imagine the emails that are not being released u amborin Jun 2016 #21

The problem for Hillary is the fact that this has crossed over to the mainstream media. NWCorona Jun 2016 #22

here's a scary one: emails show approved drone strikes with cell phone: amborin Jun 2016 #37

Oh no not a cell phone! -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #68

The mainstream media has always been happy to uncritically report BS from fring RW sites. -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #67

It has been everywhere and it is still right wing Bull shit that is going nowhere. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #125

Five days of this shites. Enjoy yourself while you can. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #23

She is the guilty one in this. So much baggage. 840high Jun 2016 #36

She is the nominee so tough luck. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #123

Yes it is tough luck 840high Jun 2016 #133

Y'all use the same stupid fucking talking points... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #59

Yes - I've noticed. 840high Jun 2016 #134

Once more, basic journalism questions are never even asked. randome Jun 2016 #24

Nice misdirection samson212 Jun 2016 #79

A hedge fund manager? The President of Ploughshares Fund? randome Jun 2016 #90

Really? OK, I'll do the due diligence for those readers who will just take you at your word. samson212 Jun 2016 #100

Thank you. senz Jun 2016 #109

You're right, I didn't Google everyone on the list. You did. So...no misleading from me. randome Jun 2016 #111

Robert rose....more than a hedge fund manager pottedplant Jun 2016 #144

Huh! Thanks for the info! samson212 Jun 2016 #149

He had qualifications creeksneakers2 Jun 2016 #152

Brock forgot to add these links pottedplant Jun 2016 #174

OK, we're too far down the rabbit hole for my taste. samson212 Jun 2016 #150

More BS from the Bernie of Bust crowd...June 16th can't come soon enough. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #28

Did I say it was illegal? It's hard to get busted when you right the laws. NWCorona Jun 2016 #33

Sigh mcar Jun 2016 #32

Not really. Miles Archer Jun 2016 #65

Bookmarked. Major Hogwash Jun 2016 #38

.. tex-wyo-dem Jun 2016 #60

Heckuva job, Hillary chascarrillo Jun 2016 #40

The search for new outrages continues. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #41

Search? It comes freely to us. No searching needed. NWCorona Jun 2016 #47

True ... JoePhilly Jun 2016 #71

The right wing is always willing to oblige fellow travelers Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #127

rw rw rw rw polly want a cracker? 840high Jun 2016 #135

Thursday, June 16th workinclasszero Jun 2016 #42

The Clinton's are always in the center of bullshit pinebox Jun 2016 #43

The board is an unpaid, volunteer position. randome Jun 2016 #44

This guy's skill set wasn't applicable to the board he was appointed to. NWCorona Jun 2016 #48

Few of the members on the board have nuclear science credentials. randome Jun 2016 #49

Did any of them have to resign less than 48hrs after their credentials were questioned? NWCorona Jun 2016 #50

I don't understand why that occurred. Obviously something was 'wrong' about the appointment. randome Jun 2016 #51

Point taken NWCorona Jun 2016 #55

Follow that link before making any claims about it! samson212 Jun 2016 #82

A hedge fund manager has relevant experience? randome Jun 2016 #89

Just stop. You're hurting the truth. samson212 Jun 2016 #101

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #53

No it isn't just my opinion. ABC tried to get that answer and alarm bells went of at State Dept. NWCorona Jun 2016 #54

You're right about the "bullshit" part. annavictorious Jun 2016 #77

Speaking of bullshit... Miles Archer Jun 2016 #102

Thanks for that, Miles. senz Jun 2016 #110

Thank you. 840high Jun 2016 #136

He was so qualified he resigned after a few days. Hillary knows how to pick them.... think Jun 2016 #45

Please edit to conform to the TOS. nt msanthrope Jun 2016 #46

"Clinton is so fortunate..." dchill Jun 2016 #56

I heard she puts ketchup on her hotdogs. LuvLoogie Jun 2016 #63

Story is growing legs... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #64

The hell it does. Couldn't have less "legs." Lord Magus Jun 2016 #66

pay to play... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #69

No, Great charity. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #128

principle HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #131

Isn't it time to stop this kind of OP? SCantiGOP Jun 2016 #72

Trump is in heaven over this story. I see him on CNN talking about this. So to answer your question jillan Jun 2016 #73

Next Thursday. okasha Jun 2016 #75

lol, legitimate news about Hillary is "trash?" senz Jun 2016 #112

If you ever post any legitimate news about Hillary, okasha Jun 2016 #115

no, valid discussion is always educational swhisper1 Jun 2016 #167

5 and half days and there will be no more posting VILE right wing crap on this board. Shame on you. riversedge Jun 2016 #78

5 and half days and there will be no more meta discussion on this board. Miles Archer Jun 2016 #84

How is this right wing? pottedplant Jun 2016 #85

It doesn't matter Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #126

Defense creeksneakers2 Jun 2016 #155

Brock? pottedplant Jun 2016 #173

See #174 pottedplant Jun 2016 #175

Too bad you can't stop the media from reporting news about Hill. senz Jun 2016 #113

its just the first chapter of her defrocking. RICO is in her driveway swhisper1 Jun 2016 #168

Oh yes, a "plum" spot on a board that doesn't pay anything. n/t pnwmom Jun 2016 #91

It's inside information pottedplant Jun 2016 #103

He was a big donor who wanted to play "Policy Big Shot" by sitting on a prestigious board as a peer Midwestern Democrat Jun 2016 #116

The time to post every alleged Clinton scandal that man has ever invented, is over. kstewart33 Jun 2016 #96

So all she has going for her is Trump? senz Jun 2016 #114

Exactly right...the primary is over. nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #129

The Clinton scandals were "getting old" in fucking 1993. John Poet Jun 2016 #172

So she beats Trump, and we have her, but a lot of people want more. Miles Archer Jun 2016 #183

This guy/donor, Rajiv Fernando was some kind of financial whiz, right? TheDebbieDee Jun 2016 #104

You are being sarcastic, right? pottedplant Jun 2016 #105

Nope. I always try to deduce another reason to explain a situation. TheDebbieDee Jun 2016 #117

that's really pathetic pottedplant Jun 2016 #118

No, you read up on it. In fact, make it your Bible.... TheDebbieDee Jun 2016 #188

You set a very low bar pottedplant Jun 2016 #193

You just don't get it, do you? I don't care what she may have done, TheDebbieDee Jun 2016 #198

New so-called "Hillary scandal" ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #130

Is Benghazi still checked too? LenaBaby61 Jun 2016 #182

Does that make it easier to deal with this story? NWCorona Jun 2016 #185

Not good. Barack_America Jun 2016 #132

Love the Hill post that can't wait for us to go. peace13 Jun 2016 #153

This is nothing. I imagine he was added because he had a relationship with someone on the council underthematrix Jun 2016 #157

Now you're just making shit up. pottedplant Jun 2016 #177

I'm sure Fernando was one of many pay to play swhisper1 Jun 2016 #161

tick tock.. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #176

I'm not worried at all NWCorona Jun 2016 #179

4 days and counting... stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #180

Like I said I'll be fine. NWCorona Jun 2016 #181

Until you go into your darkness. senz Jun 2016 #184

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #178

4 days until RW lies and propaganda are banned from DU workinclasszero Jun 2016 #191

Gotta love the thought police NWCorona Jun 2016 #192

Taking out all the right wing trash that would fit right in at Freak Republic workinclasszero Jun 2016 #194

So CNN, ABC, NBC are RW trash now? NWCorona Jun 2016 #195

You will find out in 4 days I guess workinclasszero Jun 2016 #196

That we will! NWCorona Jun 2016 #197

I hope this doesn't get me into trouble but I only heard about this case today Fast Walker 52 Sep 2016 #200