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tm1323

(23 posts)
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:22 PM Apr 2016

When the HRC supporters accuse BS supporters of using right wing tactics

when we ask her to release her paid speeches to some of the largest financial institutions in this country or DARE to mention that she's literally under an FBI investigation.

Then they spend an entire day on the internet throwing some of the most VILE attacks I've seen this campaign cycle at Bernie Sanders for having the audacity to fly to the Vatican on request and meet with the Pope. I even heard he POSTED A QUOTE from the Pope on his Facebook page! Is he insinuating that the Pope endorsed him!?!?

Oh wait, he's been posting pictures with quotes from the Pope literally since the day he announced his candidacy. He loves the guy and they see eye to eye on some of their most important principles.

These are literally the same type of attacks I read in the comment sections on Tea Party Facebook pages.

Absolutely despicable.

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When the HRC supporters accuse BS supporters of using right wing tactics (Original Post) tm1323 Apr 2016 OP
The fbi probe has always been a republican realmirage Apr 2016 #1
The transcripts are fair game IMO CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #6
No Presidential candidate has ever had to release transcripts before SFnomad Apr 2016 #11
I'm speaking more from a tactical perspective CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #14
And I agree, if they get this, it will just get them to ask for more SFnomad Apr 2016 #18
Well said realmirage Apr 2016 #21
Yeah, because the FBI is super political and all tm1323 Apr 2016 #7
You obviously haven't researched this issue realmirage Apr 2016 #9
Says the person providing no evidence tm1323 Apr 2016 #17
Are you aware that the head of the FBI, in charge of this probe, was appointed by Obama? Autumn Apr 2016 #8
This all started with a republican push realmirage Apr 2016 #12
Clinton is not the target of an FBI investigation nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #2
Oh, I guess MSNBC is just lying then tm1323 Apr 2016 #4
That doesn't say she's the target of the investigation nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #10
I've noticed BS cheerleaders read into things what they deperately want it to say n/t SFnomad Apr 2016 #13
sixty-eight year old female caucasian............ iAZZZo Apr 2016 #15
She lawyered up for a 'security review'? HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #5
Forget about right-wing tactics. Anyone voting for Hillary because of her policy Broward Apr 2016 #3
It is just pure projection. TM99 Apr 2016 #16
OP accuses others of using RW tactics, then uses right wing talking point lol realmirage Apr 2016 #19
If the BS cheerleaders are tired of being called out for their right wing talking points / tactics SFnomad Apr 2016 #20
 

realmirage

(2,117 posts)
1. The fbi probe has always been a republican
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:26 PM
Apr 2016

push that was delayed until the elections. It's pure politics. So yeah, when Bernie people use it it sounds ridiculous

 

CorkySt.Clair

(1,507 posts)
6. The transcripts are fair game IMO
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:32 PM
Apr 2016

she has miscalculated on that issue. That being said, there have been plenty of old right wing fairy tales resurrected here in recent months from Bill Clinton having teenage boys murdered because they happened upon his cocaine distribution operation in Mena, to Vince Foster and Rose Law, they have all been used as bludgeons.

 

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)
11. No Presidential candidate has ever had to release transcripts before
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:37 PM
Apr 2016

No matter what your reason is, there is NO reason to hold Secretary Clinton to a new standard.

 

CorkySt.Clair

(1,507 posts)
14. I'm speaking more from a tactical perspective
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:42 PM
Apr 2016

From that lens it doesn't make a lot of sense to hold on to them. And her reasoning is I think fairly thin. My guess is that her advisors are probably overreacting a little bit. That's based on the characterizations I've read of some who have attended the speeches. They probably also feel like if they are released her detractors will simply move the goalposts. On that point they are correct.

 

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)
18. And I agree, if they get this, it will just get them to ask for more
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:51 PM
Apr 2016

I have no problems with Secretary Clinton not releasing them for just that reason.

 

realmirage

(2,117 posts)
9. You obviously haven't researched this issue
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:36 PM
Apr 2016

Please do so and you'll feel differently

Autumn

(48,982 posts)
8. Are you aware that the head of the FBI, in charge of this probe, was appointed by Obama?
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:36 PM
Apr 2016
 

realmirage

(2,117 posts)
12. This all started with a republican push
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:38 PM
Apr 2016

The fbi is just doing their job and looking at it, but as Obama said, there's nothing there. Pure RNC fake issue

 

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)
13. I've noticed BS cheerleaders read into things what they deperately want it to say n/t
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:38 PM
Apr 2016
 

iAZZZo

(358 posts)
15. sixty-eight year old female caucasian............
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:43 PM
Apr 2016

sixty-eight year old female caucasian, history of hypoactive empathy and chronic misspeak: bern unit stat

Broward

(1,976 posts)
3. Forget about right-wing tactics. Anyone voting for Hillary because of her policy
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:30 PM
Apr 2016

positions is a right-winger.

 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
16. It is just pure projection.
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:44 PM
Apr 2016

They have used right wing attack tactics since last May. David "Little bit slutty little bit nutty" Brock started the rat-fuckery on day 1.

I don't take their projective bullshit any more. Fuck 'em.

 

realmirage

(2,117 posts)
19. OP accuses others of using RW tactics, then uses right wing talking point lol
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:52 PM
Apr 2016

It's getting so bizarre I'm starting to enjoy it. Instead of annoying me I'm finding it entertaining

 

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)
20. If the BS cheerleaders are tired of being called out for their right wing talking points / tactics
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 08:53 PM
Apr 2016

maybe they should stop using them.

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