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303squadron

(827 posts)
28. Big 3 oil companies made $85 billion profit last year
Thu May 9, 2024, 05:17 PM
May 2024

But here is the problem. You can make them pay more taxes and they'll just pass it on to the customer.

But how do you tell them not to be such effing greedy bastards!

The true reason for inflation is not Joe Biden.

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Hmmm. Whose side is Axelrod on? Support the Dem candidate for God's sake. brush May 2024 #1
Axelrod is a political strategist brooklynite May 2024 #5
Axelrod. doesn't like Biden and never did...so his words are not relevant really. Although I am disappointed with such Demsrule86 May 2024 #60
All of your citations are responses to Biden political strategies. brooklynite May 2024 #61
Give me a break...not once did he ever say anything positve about Biden...seriously he is scum. Biden has to beat Trump. Demsrule86 May 2024 #67
I voted biden I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #101
I find that nonsensical...so Biden needs to address your issues or you won't vote? Sorry vote Democatic in every Demsrule86 May 2024 #135
I vote democratic in every election as well. I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #149
It's not the message. It's the means. shrike3 May 2024 #164
Unfortunately, some Obama people are not Biden people PatSeg May 2024 #127
What do Axelrod want to accomplish? Do they want to help elect Trump. Biden is the nominee. He beats Trump or Trump Demsrule86 May 2024 #136
I think it pisses him off that PatSeg May 2024 #141
There is no question that Biden has achieved more legislation...although Obama gave us health care. I doubt my husband Demsrule86 May 2024 #144
Yes, they were both excellent presidents PatSeg May 2024 #147
Axelrod has been on every network including Fox...trashing Joe Biden so while he may be a political straegist of sorts, Demsrule86 May 2024 #64
See posts 24 and 65. brush May 2024 #74
Biden should ask the people if they want a Socialist as President LiberaBlueDem May 2024 #78
Not a socialist by classic definition...from each according to his/her ability, to each according to her/his needs... brush May 2024 #79
But the people think Biden is responsible LiberaBlueDem May 2024 #80
Not even close. Joe will tell you at the drop of a hat that he's a capitalist. brush May 2024 #84
Right LiberaBlueDem May 2024 #87
Axelrod was one of the "Biden should step aside" people. shrike3 May 2024 #90
Hmm Wonder who "Prideful" Axe thought should Cha May 2024 #94
Why isn't he doing this in meeting rooms, rather than in a public forum? shrike3 May 2024 #166
Axelrod hates Biden and regularly trashed him...I wouldn't one sentence on a guy makes appearances on Fox and trashes Demsrule86 May 2024 #65
Agreed. I remember during the 2020 campaign he tried everything to stop Joe from getting the nomination. brush May 2024 #72
I don't know why but there is bad blood...the sneered at Biden before South Carolina...and then breathlessly Demsrule86 May 2024 #77
Yes, he needs to stop the near-repug spew about Joe. brush May 2024 #82
I read recently that during the Obama years, PatSeg May 2024 #129
Frankly Alexrod seems to have a personal grudge against Biden. Anybody know the history? emulatorloo May 2024 #2
The history of a non-existent grudge? No I don't brooklynite May 2024 #6
Constructive criticism good. Chronic hate boners bad. emulatorloo May 2024 #10
I listen to him regularly and don't hear "chronic hate" brooklynite May 2024 #12
You're a smart guy who I agree with a lot. But we all have blind spots. emulatorloo May 2024 #16
Naturally. Oopsie Daisy May 2024 #22
Possible history, I wonder? emulatorloo May 2024 #24
Oh great.. a much longer history Cha May 2024 #102
Have you ever listened to his podcast with Mike Murphy (Republican) or perhaps seen him on Fox... He trashes Biden on a Demsrule86 May 2024 #68
Tell me the nice things he has said...if you can think of any. Demsrule86 May 2024 #140
Maybe his buddy Barack Obama needs to have a word with him and set him straight. greatauntoftriplets May 2024 #20
Axe is Depressing the fucking Vote I know this. Cha May 2024 #21
And there it is! Biden was right...yet again! BComplex May 2024 #39
Thank You! 🕯️🕊️💙🌊🇺🇸😎 Cha May 2024 #41
I didn't know about this! sheshe2 May 2024 #55
AXe is Projucting his "Pride" on to Pres Biden, Cha May 2024 #57
I remember this. Yeah, it's personal. shrike3 May 2024 #92
Thought So .. and it's Not Cha May 2024 #93
I believe it dates back to when Biden was a vice-president...He has called Axelrod a prick...which IMHO is true. Demsrule86 May 2024 #66
10% working class tax cut. Make the wealthy pay for it. It's a slam dunk no brainer. He might not get it through brewens May 2024 #3
I keep saying that people vote by their wallets. Alliepoo May 2024 #4
+1... myohmy2 May 2024 #56
Not this year. Roe Roe your vote. We have won every election since 2016. This one will be no different. Demsrule86 May 2024 #111
People also care about reproductive choice, Elessar Zappa May 2024 #158
It's not the message. It's the way Axelrod chose to deliver it. shrike3 May 2024 #165
Biden is contrasting his record with TFG's Raven123 May 2024 #7
"I hate Trump's corruption, but I heard that a political strategist didn't like Biden's campaign message, so....." brooklynite May 2024 #8
I hope not...I would like to believe since Biden is the only one who can beat Trump that Axelrod should STFU. Demsrule86 May 2024 #69
And his Democratic cohost... brooklynite May 2024 #168
If it doesn't matter, why say it? shrike3 May 2024 #167
Axelrod's been doing this for awhile Ritabert May 2024 #9
Axelrod said Biden was to old in November which is when he became dead to me...He is as Biden reportedly said... Demsrule86 May 2024 #70
Agreed Ritabert May 2024 #130
Maybe "You can't tell voters they're wrong in how they feel", but I think endless apologies and caveats... Silent3 May 2024 #11
"I feel your pain" brooklynite May 2024 #14
My memory is fuzzy on how "I feel your pain" worked out for Clinton. Silent3 May 2024 #18
If you ever saw Clinton in person... brooklynite May 2024 #63
He Was RobinA May 2024 #171
How didn't it work out? BeyondGeography May 2024 #32
It worked out well he served two terms. live love laugh May 2024 #35
He lost 2 Presidential elections right? awesomerwb1 May 2024 #42
Good grief. With friends like these... NewHendoLib May 2024 #13
How many elections has David Axelrod won? Walleye May 2024 #15
There is time to fix the message. SleeplessinSoCal May 2024 #17
Well said, and Biden is anything but prideful. He's also won a lot of elections. emulatorloo May 2024 #19
Yesh the "pride" thing is Axe just putting Salt Cha May 2024 #23
I think you're exactly right BannonsLiver May 2024 #46
STFU Axelrod!!!!!!!!!!!! N/T Upthevibe May 2024 #25
THANK YOU!! Yeah AXE is AN ASSHOLE. Cha May 2024 #31
Axelrod is always a big downer. He wasn't very helpful to Hillary skylucy May 2024 #43
Oh Yeah, skylucy.. and Axe has Cha May 2024 #48
Yeah, Axelrod was just the campaign manager for the last two term Democratic president. former9thward May 2024 #95
No really, others ran the show which is part of the reason why Axelrod is furious...He didn't get enouh TV time as he Demsrule86 May 2024 #110
Not at all accurate. former9thward May 2024 #114
Im torn on this. I have a ton of respect for both Biden and Axelrod. honest.abe May 2024 #26
I don't. President Biden is the only one who can beat Trump. Fuck Axelrod. Demsrule86 May 2024 #71
Just as a matter of curiosity, what do you think he has been niyad May 2024 #96
I've been saying this for weeks. Ms. Toad May 2024 #27
Big 3 oil companies made $85 billion profit last year 303squadron May 2024 #28
You tell them to stop being greedy I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #151
They would shrug it off like water off a duck 303squadron May 2024 #155
Maybe it's time to end the profit I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #169
Do you have a plan for that? nt 303squadron May 2024 #170
Rewrite it I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #172
Axelrod appears to have a personal hatred of Biden for some reason or another. Vinca May 2024 #29
Seems like a fair comment. Why so many comments angry at Axelrod? Doodley May 2024 #30
Because Axe is a fucking Vote Depressing Asshole That's Cha May 2024 #36
Because this is something he could have taken up with the campaign. shrike3 May 2024 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author Doodley May 2024 #134
Fuck Axelrod he's made prior negative comments about Biden. live love laugh May 2024 #33
The election is not won in May, it's won from Columbus Day forward bucolic_frolic May 2024 #34
Axelrod also said Biden is too old. So is Axelrod. Hassler May 2024 #37
I noticed a difference in him on his Podcast MOMFUDSKI May 2024 #38
He sold out and even has a GOP host on the podcast. He is paid by CNN to trash Biden. I believe he works for them. Demsrule86 May 2024 #73
Telling hungry people "Yes, but the GDP reports are good!" is out of touch Sympthsical May 2024 #40
Really? Where Iive. Jobs are plentiful and pay way better than when Trump was president...all the restaurants are fully Demsrule86 May 2024 #139
No offense but Sympthsical May 2024 #146
I agree, but why not pick up the phone and call the campaign? shrike3 May 2024 #162
Same here I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #150
How does saying this publicly help things? shrike3 May 2024 #44
Thank you MustLoveBeagles May 2024 #50
Exactly. Axelrod was part of the "Biden should step aside crowd" not long ago. shrike3 May 2024 #85
Biden must address this SARose May 2024 #45
No he should not. Demsrule86 May 2024 #112
Nope. He's wrong. Joinfortmill May 2024 #47
This is dumb. Biden is running a very similar campaign on the economy that Obama ran in 2012. My Own Worst Enemy May 2024 #49
Welcome to our DU family. niyad May 2024 #97
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2024 #100
Oh for gawdsakes Biden's "Pride" may lose his re-election. Trump is the one that doc03 May 2024 #51
Axelrod is currently doing a "both sides" podcast with Kellyanne Conway. I think it is safe to ignore his advice. FSogol May 2024 #52
Mahalo! Cha May 2024 #89
Biden always acknowledges there is more work to be done to help people FloridaBlues May 2024 #53
Sounds to me like it's axelrod's pride that's the problem here. unblock May 2024 #54
Explain how Trump's proposals (increased tariffs, mass deportations) make things worse Freethinker65 May 2024 #58
How an issue in the US compares to ann issue annywhere else is irrelevant. brooklynite May 2024 #62
Actually, it is relevant. Freethinker65 May 2024 #75
It is not relevant to the average voter. brooklynite May 2024 #81
I have not doubt...but I don't agree just as I didnt on Fetterman...you Sen. Fetterman. Demsrule86 May 2024 #59
I don't care if you disagree brooklynite May 2024 #83
Well Fetterman ended up winning now didn't He? This was despite the meeting where with you and Fetterman which I Demsrule86 May 2024 #137
So you didn't answer the question. brooklynite May 2024 #142
How many general elections has Biden won? How many general elections has Axelrod won? ms liberty May 2024 #76
You don't know that. dawg May 2024 #107
😆 ms liberty May 2024 #117
Nope-- in the end, the inflation rate and interest rates will determine how people feel/vote about the economy andym May 2024 #86
Not this time. Roe Roe your vote. Demsrule86 May 2024 #124
Axelrod has become irrelevant duckworth969 May 2024 #91
Constructive criticism? You are telling us what he is doing wrong. What should he do? question everything May 2024 #98
it worked larwdem May 2024 #99
Oh, ridiculous. First there was whining that Democrats didn't tout their accomplishments enough and now betsuni May 2024 #103
I get the point to an extent but Cosmocat May 2024 #104
Never underestimate the stupidity Algernon Moncrieff May 2024 #132
Mr Axe-to-Grind is an ass, but not wrong IbogaProject May 2024 #105
But why say it publicly? shrike3 May 2024 #108
He hates Biden and he is wrong...he is all about money know...and hops from one venue to another spreading his poison Demsrule86 May 2024 #109
I disagree with Axelrod LetMyPeopleVote May 2024 #106
To everyone saying Axelrod is obnoxious or "has a grudge"..... brooklynite May 2024 #113
Bad venue but not untrue IbogaProject May 2024 #115
i do believe it is the everyday living expences that are hurting Biden-. It is constant and riversedge May 2024 #116
We are a group we have to be willing to pitch Biden IbogaProject May 2024 #120
That is nonsense...and a bit right wing. We have had a good recvery. Demsrule86 May 2024 #123
Yes, he wants Biden to lose. He doesn't care about this election. clearly he would not be jumping from venue to venue to Demsrule86 May 2024 #122
So what you're saying is.... brooklynite May 2024 #125
Really trying to help Biden is he? I suppose saying Biden is too old is constructive criticism? Not in my book. Demsrule86 May 2024 #138
If he wants to help, why isn't he saying it privately? shrike3 May 2024 #156
Why do you imagine that his saying it publicly has any negative impact? brooklynite May 2024 #157
Why do you imagine saying it publicly has any positive impact? shrike3 May 2024 #159
If we've established that it neither helps nor hurts... brooklynite May 2024 #160
You didn't answer the question. Why would saying this publicly have a positive impact? shrike3 May 2024 #161
Damn, that is brutal PatSeg May 2024 #131
What about Biden turned Axelrod against him? flamingdem May 2024 #118
I don't know but it dates back to when Obama was president. Axelrod wasn't getting on the TV shows,I have heard he Demsrule86 May 2024 #126
I found this old article that explains PatSeg May 2024 #133
Excellent article...and think it is true. IMHO Biden delivered the rust-belt to Obama in both 08 and 12 with a some Demsrule86 May 2024 #143
I'd picked up hints about the anti Biden bias PatSeg May 2024 #145
The economy is stellar compared to what it COULD be flamingdem May 2024 #119
Feeling inadequate Axelrod? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2024 #121
Or perhaps promote left populist reforms Voltaire2 May 2024 #128
When will Democrats ever learn? lees1975 May 2024 #148
Seeing Bibi is a Republican , its not surprising he is pulling this off to avoid going to prison himself. Traurigkeit May 2024 #154
Dear Gawd claudette May 2024 #152
What "pride" is he pulling out of his --- ? Yup, when you are not a Republican the GOP media Traurigkeit May 2024 #153
Walmart and other corporate behemoths are bullying small businesses and driving up prices Biden needs to be Humble! Flash953 May 2024 #163
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