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ehrnst

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60. "the Kamala standard," only seems to exist when defending

Fri Mar 29, 2019, 05:54 PM

Mar 2019

Last edited Sat Mar 30, 2019, 08:26 AM - Edit history (1)

another candidate who first said that he released his full taxes in the past, then when fact checked, finally released one year. Then promised more by a particular date, then didn't...

Then years later promised 10 years, then revised that one month later.

The "Kamala standard" is about as real as "the Biden rule" that the GOP invented.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Jay Inslee becomes third presidential candidate to release tax returns [View all] DonViejo Mar 2019 OP

Harris and Sanders have released one years worth. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #1

Yes, Bernie released his 2014 tax return... four more coming out soon. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #3

Well played. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #4

In the interview where he said he was having "mechanical issues" he said he'd release 10 years.... George II Mar 2019 #7

This is the first I have heard of just releasing four years. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #8

Me too. I wonder which years they'll be? George II Mar 2019 #11

Tell that to Kamala... under the standard she set for running for office, one year is sufficient. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #16

Harris sets the standards for BS. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #25

Okay then, one year of tax returns does it... good to know!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #31

Glad you agree he has no intentions of sticking to his word. NT WeekiWater Mar 2019 #57

What happened to "TEN YEARS" of tax returns will be released sooner than later?" ehrnst Mar 2019 #58

By admitting that Kamala has set the standard... sheshe2 Mar 2019 #73

Yeah, Kamala's setting the standard on releasing one year of tax returns makes her InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #74

You said she set the standard in several other posts here. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #78

Why would you say Bernie has released an abbreviated 2014 return when you know full well InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #80

Ah, he knew what her 2019 standard was back in 2015 and followed it. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #84

So, you DO know that Bernie has released his full 2014 tax return... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #86

So when a newbie, Kamala in 2019 sheshe2 Mar 2019 #87

Not surprising you would want to change the subject to avoid answering my question...good try though InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #90

same here... samnsara Mar 2019 #102

Hopefully the press is going to hold BS to his promise. lapucelle Mar 2019 #79

It would be Iess surprising if the 1st debate question for Bernie was: Do you feel vindicated by the InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #81

The press is there to ask questions, not to give the BS stump speech. lapucelle Mar 2019 #82

+1000. ehrnst Mar 2019 #100

.... ehrnst Mar 2019 #99

Head and shoulders? Oh, gurrrl... now you've dunnit... don't even get me started! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #101

"the Kamala standard," only seems to exist when defending ehrnst Mar 2019 #60

Claims of whataboutism is whatabout you expect from those advocating InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #66

.... ehrnst Mar 2019 #95

That "one year standard" was when she ran for SENATE, and is probably one year more.... George II Mar 2019 #63

One is the loneliest number. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #67

Two can be bad as one. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #75

Three Dog Night sheshe2 Mar 2019 #76

Why is it even important that candidates reveal their tax returns? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #68

Using Kamala as the standard, 1 year already should be enough... 5 years then would be plenty. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #12

You you believe Harris is the standard? WeekiWater Mar 2019 #24

Indeed. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #55

Kamala, Kamala, Kamala... ehrnst Mar 2019 #54

Show me where Kamala has revealed more tax returns than Bernie. Oh, you can't...ZIIING, case closed! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #69

Still can't answer? ehrnst Mar 2019 #94

2014 in 2016, never 2015 which he promised. George II Mar 2019 #6

Wait! So you admit Bernit released his 2014 tax returns? Is that right? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #13

No, I "admit" (pretty strong word) that he released his 2014 tax RETURN, singular. But.... George II Mar 2019 #14

Cool, now tell that to those who keep making up that Bernie has only released a summary page InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #17

Nah, you can tell them. But while you're doing so why don't you "admit" that he originally.... George II Mar 2019 #20

I didn't know he released any schedules Andy823 Mar 2019 #26

Yes, at first he released two pages. He received YUGE pushback, so eventually released... George II Mar 2019 #28

He had, until WAPO fact checked him, and revealed that he had actually only released a summary. ehrnst Mar 2019 #30

So why are some promoting the false claim that ALL Bernie released were the summary pages? InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #32

You're the one accusing people of that. Take it up with them, not me. ehrnst Mar 2019 #33

Not accusing anyone... just stating a plain and simple fact, one which you know to be true. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #36

Frantic whataboutism doesn't show much confidence in one's position... ehrnst Mar 2019 #48

Frantic "doublestandardism" is what shows a true lack of confidence on your part. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #83

That's a new one. ehrnst Mar 2019 #92

No he released two pages Andy823 Mar 2019 #22

See what I mean?! Wrong, wrong, wrong!! Please check your facts. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #34

What happened to TEN YEARS of tax returns will be released sooner than later?" ehrnst Mar 2019 #29

Apparently, the new Kamala Harris standard is now controlling... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #35

But, but, but.... KAMALA!!! So you're not going to answer my question. Too uncomfortable? ehrnst Mar 2019 #37

I like Kamala... she sets a good example, one that Bernie has and will continue to follow. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #38

Still a red herring fallacy. Here's the question you're avoiding ehrnst Mar 2019 #39

I already answered your question... read above. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #41

Not seeing it. ehrnst Mar 2019 #43

Bernie should be held to the same standard, and meet it, as all the other presidential candidates InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #47

What happened to "TEN YEARS of tax returns" will be released "sooner than later?" ehrnst Mar 2019 #49

Still not seeing that answer you said you gave. ehrnst Mar 2019 #50

No, he should be held to the statements he makes. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #56

Read this post, and tell me that again... ehrnst Mar 2019 #42

I like Kamala... she sets a good example, one that Bernie has and will continue to follow. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #44

Still avoiding the issue via copy and paste. ehrnst Mar 2019 #46

I see anxiety and defensiveness alright... it's okay, that's the response I expected given Bernie's InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #77

From whataboutism to ehrnst Mar 2019 #93

Bernie has not released a full return. nt Blue_true Mar 2019 #64

SO not true...this mistatement has been debunked so many times, as even those deadset against Bernie InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #85

Correct. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #88

After I wrote that, I read that he released some data for 2014 and 2016. Blue_true Mar 2019 #89

You are wrong again in saying "none of his returns being complete releases." Please check your facts InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #91

Only 12 more candidates to go...but, only Bernie is being accused of having something to hide. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #2

Those 12 are NEW candidates just recently beginning their campaigns. Sanders.... George II Mar 2019 #5

Okay then, using your example as the standard George, Kamala's 1 year of tax returns is sufficient. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #15

Harris released her 2015 (last full year) in 2016, the year she ran for SENATE. Generally.... George II Mar 2019 #19

What happened to "TEN YEARS" of tax returns will be released sooner than later?" ehrnst Mar 2019 #51

You already know the answer... I can't help that you won't accept it. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #52

No, you haven't answered it. You've desperately tried to make this about Kamala. ehrnst Mar 2019 #53

BS is the only candidate that has been telling us for 3+ years that he'd be releasing his taxes n/t SFnomad Mar 2019 #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #10

I too commend Inslee for doing that. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #18

And it didn't take 3 years of broken promises! Amimnoch Mar 2019 #21

I think all of them would release their tax returns BlueFlorida Mar 2019 #23

Anyone who doesn't release them Andy823 Mar 2019 #27

Yes, ask Kamala what she's hiding, under YOUR standard for Bernie, by releasing only one year InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #40

Kamala didn't promise something years ago, then not deliver. Then again a month ago ehrnst Mar 2019 #45

Im VERY confident in my position...esply that Bernie WILL BE the next President of the United States InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #65

Harris only announced a few weeks ago, not 3-4 years ago. George II Mar 2019 #70

Bernie just announced a few weeks ago for 2020... just sayin'!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #71

So how about those promises he and Jane made a few years ago? You never seem to address them. Why? George II Mar 2019 #72

.... ehrnst Mar 2019 #96

"The voting public couldn't care less when Bernie ultimately will release his tax returns" ehrnst Mar 2019 #98

Not releasing taxes is like "Pleading-the-Fifth... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #61

Where are Bernie's tax returns? What's he hiding? NurseJackie Mar 2019 #59

..... ehrnst Mar 2019 #62

Old-wealth FDR released 25 YEARS of returns! Hortensis Mar 2019 #97

Yes, and that was way back in the 1930s. Here's the complete list of those who have done so... George II Mar 2019 #103

I missed Truman! His kind of integrity wasn't rare Hortensis Mar 2019 #104