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April 5, 2016

#occupyCNNdebate

Sanders cancelled a huge rally for the debate, I say the #occupy movement pushes those attendees to #occupyCNN at the #debate.

CNN didn't cover the thousands of #occupy protesters right outside their own buildings, they willing ignored it. By staging an #occupyCNN outside the debate, we cannot be ignored for wanting more objective journalism. Lest I remind you all that CNN is owned by TimeWarnerCable which is the seventh largest contributor to Secretary Clinton over her career, conflict of interest? No?

To all the Hillary Clinton supporters in the words of FDR, "I welcome your hatred."

April 5, 2016

What questions would you all like to be asked at the NY Debate? add your own.

I would like to take the most popular questions (succinct as possible) and submit them to a poll, then push them to be asked by Wolf Blitzer at the April 14th debate.

1. Do you believe you are a stronger advocate and leader when it comes to protecting and advancing Womens' rights and equal pay?
2. With the #panamapapers leak, do you think this strengthens your position against Wall-Street corruption?
3. Senator Sanders: Clearly, you focus on Wall-Street often, is it fair to characterized you as a one issue candidate?
4. Where do you stand on fracking and environmental issues?

Edit: Questions that are commented more frequently will be added on an ongoing basis here.

Edit 1: Senator Sanders, you have said on several occasions that you believe the business model of Wall Street is fraud. Can you explain what you mean by that?
Edit 2: What can we do on a Federal level to stop states from criminalizing imperfect pregnancies or births? Also, how will you achieve equal pay for Women?

April 5, 2016

Proposed questions to be asked at the NY Debate, add your own!

They usually pull a question or two from twitter to ask the candidates.

What question would you like asked? I'm going to aggregate the most popular questions, poll them, and push them to be asked.

1. Both: Do you endorse a $15 minimum wage increase nation wide?
Follow up: Secretary Clinton, after endorsing NY's 15/hr minimum wage increase, are you still in favor of 12/hr on the federal level?
2. Both: Do you think you are a stronger advocate/leader for Women's rights?
3. Both: Are you a moderate or a progressive?
4. (Leave the email scandal alone?) The FBI just interviewed your four top aides, do you care to comment? Or do you believe the FBI over-classified your
5. Both: Where do you stand on fracking and environmental issues?
6. Senator Sanders: Clearly, you focus on Wall-Street often, is it fair to characterized you as a one issue candidate?
7. With the #panamapapers making headlines last week, what does it confirm in your mind about the legal, but questionable practices of Corporations using tax havens to avoid paying taxes?
8. (question for CNN) Why did you not report on the #occupyCNN protests outside many of your buildings?

Edit: Questions that are commented more frequently will be added on an ongoing basis here.

Edit 1: Why do you think so few individuals have been prosecuted for the 2008 financial debacle? Do you think we should have had a more vigorous investigation into why it happened and who was responsible?
Edit 2: What comprehensive services would you put on the table to deal with the many issues that people in dire poverty face, such as disabilities both mental and physical to obtain and retain employment? And for others who have difficulties retaining or obtaining employment who face multiple issues such as finding a reliable car, daycare, and other essential services to be able to work?

April 3, 2016

Has Bernie Sanders run a negative ad?

If so, link to it in the comments section.

March 31, 2016

Sanders Not on DC Ballot After Dem. Party Error: Sources

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' name is not on the primary ballot in Washington, D.C., after the D.C. Democratic Party submitted registration paperwork a day late and a voter filed a challenge, News4 has learned.

D.C. party officials called the problem a minor administrative dispute.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Bernie-Sanders-Faces-Ballot-Trouble-in-DC-After-Registration-Snafu-374042381.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_DCBrand
March 30, 2016

If Hillary Clinton wins the nominations, this is a MUST read for all democrats!

Hillary Clinton’s email scandal is one of the most important, yet undiscussed issues of the 2016 election. Despite how long the media has been covering it, I don’t think most people really understand what’s going on. Almost everyone I know is genuinely unsure of what exactly she did wrong and as a result are more willing to accept the scandal as nothing more than a partisan, or sexist, effort to bring her down (me 3 days ago). The disinterest in the scandal seems to be cemented on the left as a result of Bernie Sanders refusing to attack her on the issue thus far in the campaign...

Before I begin, I will say it really saddens me that her handling of this issue has marred what was an overall outstanding and inspirational political career. Her decades of accomplishments, while breaking gender boundaries in Washington, have inspired millions in America and around the world. But a scandal regarding her record-keeping practices could end her legacy prematurely, perhaps as soon as May. Right before she was expected to shatter one of the biggest ceilings in American history.


This is the most comprehensive post I have found that lays everything on the table regarding the email scandal. If you care about the democratic party and the future of our most likely nominee, then you won't hesitate. This isn't about attacking HRC from a Bernie supporter, its about what the hell is going on with the email scandal, all in one post.

Grab some coffee. Get comfortable. Here we go.


https://informedvote2016.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/do-i-really-need-to-worry-about-hillarys-emails-yes-she-will-be-indicted-full-form/

Edit: Anyone ignoring this because the blog poster is not a distinguished legal expert, at least scroll to this section:
5) You’re just some college kid with no qualifications to talk about this. Has anyone with authority in the government or media agreed with you? Who has disagreed with you?




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