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Farmer-Rick

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32. Same tactics the Russian trolls used during the presidential election

Sat Aug 11, 2018, 05:06 PM

Aug 2018

They kept bringing up the possible injuries Bernie or Hillary may or may not have suffered at the hands of establishment Dems or more liberal Dems. Imagined and real injuries were brought up over and over. This encouraged infighting and bickering. Eventually the 2 camps split, losing votes and the election.

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Sanders Institute: total 2017 donations:$459K. Total spent on salaries for Jane's son and 2 other [View all] pnwmom Aug 2018 OP

Frankly Reminds Me Of When Jane Paid Her Daughter Me. Aug 2018 #1

Yes, the article makes that connection, too. n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #2

I actually got to discuss that very subject with Bill Clinton DFW Aug 2018 #28

The Clintons Always Had A Good Charity Watch Rating As Far As I Can Tell Me. Aug 2018 #41

Well..... DFW Aug 2018 #94

You Would Have A Point Me. Aug 2018 #99

True DFW Aug 2018 #102

... Me. Aug 2018 #104

So the Clinton Foundation early on went from 25% to 4%. The Sanders Institute.... George II Aug 2018 #69

Only if you assume that is a goal of theirs DFW Aug 2018 #93

Also, to clarify: DFW Aug 2018 #103

I realized that this morning and was going to correct myself. They started out at a very low.... George II Aug 2018 #105

Maybe it's different when it's "fellows" at an "institute". lapucelle Aug 2018 #58

She made millions doing ad buys for Sanders' campaign. joshcryer Aug 2018 #66

We Really Need To See Tax Returns From That Family Me. Aug 2018 #74

A couple of blue states will have ballot access laws in place for 2020 Gothmog Aug 2018 #88

Good Me. Aug 2018 #98

If it works the way the Vermont Woodworking School worked, the Sanders Institute... George II Aug 2018 #68

For a carpentry operation and Burlington closed. grantcart Aug 2018 #70

Are they paid benefits too? That's another 30-40%. spooky3 Aug 2018 #3

Continuing a long trend. Nt NCTraveler Aug 2018 #4

I don't think he will run in 2020. MrsCoffee Aug 2018 #5

Under the ballot access laws for a couple of blue states, he will have to release tax returns Gothmog Aug 2018 #89

That's -- interesting. Thanks, pnwmom. Hekate Aug 2018 #6

You're welcome, hekate. pnwmom Aug 2018 #8

KNR Lucinda Aug 2018 #7

ooh, a maybe there's an ethical issue here, maybe there isn't post. That is precious little JCanete Aug 2018 #9

Unskew those polls!!...nt SidDithers Aug 2018 #10

For the zillionth time, this is about the glaring double standards wherein he holds R B Garr Aug 2018 #11

I would agree with you if I thought this rose to that level. But 100,000 for a year is a standard JCanete Aug 2018 #12

In Vermont for someone with zero experience in a job like this? No, it isn't "standard." pnwmom Aug 2018 #14

Being "cozy with very big money institutions" is the exact kind of "precious little information" R B Garr Aug 2018 #16

What rings the alarm bells DFW Aug 2018 #34

Well you tell me, typically when peopel are hired to run such institutions, are they JCanete Aug 2018 #35

With so little money to handle, it's hard to understand why they need 3 people handling it. n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #76

Well is that what they are all getting paid to do? Handle the money? Or to work on projects? JCanete Aug 2018 #78

As far as I can tell, their only "project" is the website and the content on it. pnwmom Aug 2018 #82

No that is not standard and may be a violation of the tax code Gothmog Aug 2018 #91

I know that. Or I assumed that. This is not seemingly what is happening is it? They are taking a JCanete Aug 2018 #92

I can think of many qualified people who would work for far less R B Garr Aug 2018 #100

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2018 #18

Where's the transparency he's always calling for? n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #13

Quite! Me. Aug 2018 #15

Come on. Half the money raised goes to 3 salaries. That's hardly weak sauce. brush Aug 2018 #77

The Sanders Institute isn't a charity. It is a think tank. nt JCanete Aug 2018 #79

It's a charity for Jane's son and the other two employees. brush Aug 2018 #80

You don't know what the output is. VTDigger doesn't. They have no idea how many manhours JCanete Aug 2018 #81

Only 3 original pieces on web site since inception. Since then just aggregate stuff. brush Aug 2018 #83

You didn't bother to answer any of the questions I raised. I undertand that addressing them JCanete Aug 2018 #84

I have no responsibility to answer any questions from you when the OP... brush Aug 2018 #86

This is not normal for a non-profit that is actually helping people Gothmog Aug 2018 #90

Oooooooh good. Another Bernie bashing thread to feed the insatiable thirst Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #17

Why is it Bernie-bashing to discuss the Sanders Institute and how it spends its money? pnwmom Aug 2018 #21

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Aug 2018 #39

The GOP attacks on Bernie are weak compared to the stuff JonLP24 Aug 2018 #43

That's because he hasn't been the nominee. If he had been the nominee instead of Hillary, pnwmom Aug 2018 #45

I meant overall on this board JonLP24 Aug 2018 #46

I think he is FAR less than Bernie to be the nominee, but of course pnwmom Aug 2018 #47

Same tactics the Russian trolls used during the presidential election Farmer-Rick Aug 2018 #32

I agree Rick. That's why it has to stop. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #33

Absolutely Farmer-Rick Aug 2018 #37

Oh please. We are not talking about Russian trolls. Just angry shut-ins. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2018 #54

Your projections are rather amusing. R B Garr Aug 2018 #59

... leftstreet Aug 2018 #65

Since you just joined DU in May 2018 this must be all new to you. yardwork Aug 2018 #49

You and I are on the same wavelength. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #51

Anybody new must be a troll??? Grow up Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #56

Been on DU for about 4 years. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #52

+++++ R B Garr Aug 2018 #57

Nobody is "bashing" Bernie. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #50

We have a fascist in the White House and a huge Voltaire2 Aug 2018 #19

I think it would be a wise idea, if Bernie is going to run, for him to shut down this "Think Tank" pnwmom Aug 2018 #20

2018. Voltaire2 Aug 2018 #31

If I was trying to FIGHT him, I'd be happy to let him string along with pnwmom Aug 2018 #42

"Aggravating the divisions" would be to have a whole different set of standards for Democrats R B Garr Aug 2018 #29

Did you know this? DURHAM D Aug 2018 #22

I never heard that, and I don't know who that Tweeter is, but I just found this about Credico, pnwmom Aug 2018 #23

Well of course.The Russians plan was to weaken Hillary in the primaries and the general. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #25

I have no idea why but your post was alerted on. Uncle Joe Aug 2018 #97

I've heard Credico interviewed twice. About as believable as Paige, Stone et al redstateblues Aug 2018 #27

Damn. I am so sick of grifters. WhiteTara Aug 2018 #24

Grifters was the word that came up as I read this post. redstateblues Aug 2018 #26

Grifters gotta grift. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2018 #30

I'm shocked, shocked! There is gambling in this establishment! obamanut2012 Aug 2018 #36

From my twitter feed Gothmog Aug 2018 #38

Wow! From snowboard store clerk to a 6-figure salary! This is top-shelf artistry.... R B Garr Aug 2018 #53

It helps to have the right parents Gothmog Aug 2018 #87

Gotta love good ol VTDigger.. they Cha Aug 2018 #40

Snowboards Must Be The New Way To Climb The Corporate Ladder Me. Aug 2018 #44

Dang! I've never lived in snow and didn't realize these types of opportunities R B Garr Aug 2018 #55

You've never lived in snow! Cha Aug 2018 #73

Do SurfBoards Offer The Same Opportunities? Me. Aug 2018 #75

Or be related to the Cha Aug 2018 #72

One of the three paid staffers, Colleen Lineweaver ($75,000)... George II Aug 2018 #48

Interesting... nt DURHAM D Aug 2018 #61

Cronyism to the core. joshcryer Aug 2018 #67

Meh, $495,000? Isn't that what some politicians charge for one speech to a big Wall Street bank? jalan48 Aug 2018 #60

Who is that? George II Aug 2018 #62

Well, former office holders with really great ideas get that much. DURHAM D Aug 2018 #63

Yeah, that's it for sure. jalan48 Aug 2018 #64

It depends on what is done with the money. I applaud politicians who get money from banks pnwmom Aug 2018 #85

You mean like the hundreds of thou funneled to a woodworking shop from a failed college's funds? brush Aug 2018 #95

I'd rather take it from Wall St, than from the poor blue collar suckers who thought they were... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2018 #96

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"The new wave of leadership" what? awesomerwb1 Aug 2018 #106

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2018 #109

Not asking you for help. awesomerwb1 Aug 2018 #113

Focusing on the current financial set-up is threatening to certain power groups. I expect the jalan48 Aug 2018 #107

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2018 #108

Do you think people will believe this when Jane's son R B Garr Aug 2018 #110

Yeah-Jane's son makes $100,000 therefore income inequality is not real and I now love my jalan48 Aug 2018 #111

He went from a snowboard clerk job to 6-figures. R B Garr Aug 2018 #112

The sky's the limit. Who knows, maybe his next gig will be Chairman of the Board of Walmart. jalan48 Aug 2018 #114

This always cracks me up, Your self-imposed restrictions on other R B Garr Aug 2018 #115

Laughing all the way to the bank I'm sure. jalan48 Aug 2018 #116

LOL, just like Sanders son who went from a snowboard R B Garr Aug 2018 #117

It wouldn't be all that important except.....................his mother gave him the job using.... George II Aug 2018 #119

Yes, the double standards. It looks like Sanders' benefits R B Garr Aug 2018 #121

Thanks mom. George II Aug 2018 #118

Yes, Mom really come through. I can't even imagine having such R B Garr Aug 2018 #120

I have to admit, a few years after graduating from college my parents helped me... George II Aug 2018 #122

I supported Bernie in 2016, but I won't in 2020 budkin Aug 2018 #71