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Douglas Carpenter

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40. Sen Sanders message of economic fairness resonates across the entire political spectrum because

Mon Nov 18, 2013, 10:14 PM

Nov 2013

he is able to keep the focus on bread and butter issues. But even if he does not win the nomination should he choose to seek it - at least there will be a strong voice for economic justice. If Sen. Warren does not run - and I agree that she probably will not - who will raise the flag for the cause of economic justice? If no one raises the flag for the cause of economic justice - then we are left only with the voices of the status quo versus right-wing reaction.

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If Hillary Clinton does win the WH in 2016 [View all] Whisp Nov 2013 OP

If she is elected I think we will be expected to hold her feet to the fire. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #1

I know one thing that will happen if she wins, epecially if she serves two terms. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #2

Ahhhhh...yes. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #4

Of course. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #6

Ditto. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #11

but the Democratic President is the operative phrase... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #30

Right now, yes. But right now is an eon away from the election in political terms. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #49

That's the game plan...go with the winner...against all comers...she is the winner. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #50

Probably not but no anti - choice and anti - voting rights wingers either. TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #48

Where did I say Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #65

You didn't, that is why I said "if". You did imply it because you stated TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #67

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2013 #57

that's true whatever dem gets elected to the WH cali Nov 2013 #63

Correct. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #66

I will respect her. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #3

One presidency per family. No exceptions. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #5

Valid points, Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #7

So, no Franklin D Roosevelt, right? brooklynite Nov 2013 #8

I guess it depends if you draw the line somewhere before 5th cousins? hughee99 Nov 2013 #10

Family, as in household. Think about it, no GWB! NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #16

Because I like you I'll refrain from saying what I think of that banner. Beacool Nov 2013 #18

It's not my sig line, but I do want people to know that they have a choice. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #21

I have no issue with people having choices. Beacool Nov 2013 #45

like the Roosevelts? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #31

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That picture... Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #55

The horse has left that barn long ago... MADem Nov 2013 #62

Won't bother me a bit to criticize her if she becomes President Autumn Nov 2013 #9

I reserve the right to be harsh towards her Coolest Ranger Nov 2013 #12

Bernie is not a Democrat... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #32

Sen. Sanders always has the option of registering as a Democrat in time for the 2016 primaries - Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #36

but that doesn't mean that he will play well with the General Public... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #37

Sen Sanders message of economic fairness resonates across the entire political spectrum because Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #40

Unfortunately that is the hand we are dealt VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #41

I have heard Tea Party Republicans speak kindly and admirably of Sen. Bernie Sanders - because Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #42

in Conservative Republican districts where? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #43

people across spectrum listen to Bernie Sanders because he is speaking what they know to be true Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #46

Bernie is mad cool. dionysus Nov 2013 #44

Since you have zero respect for Hillary Clinton, that would be a stretch. Beacool Nov 2013 #13

You are googleable, Bea. Just a reminder. Whisp Nov 2013 #15

Well, experience does matter in life. Beacool Nov 2013 #17

What are you saying, Bea? Whisp Nov 2013 #19

I have no time to argue with you right now. Beacool Nov 2013 #20

okay, some other time then when you won't explain Whisp Nov 2013 #25

experuience in lying, cheating DonCoquixote Nov 2013 #56

What makes people think Hillary Shankapotomus Nov 2013 #14

She has admitted to making errors? n/t Fumesucker Nov 2013 #22

Not that I know of Shankapotomus Nov 2013 #35

hate of Hillary uponit7771 Nov 2013 #58

If there's one good thing about Obama it's that he's not a Clinton. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #23

I can't get into this debate about her right now ! 4 t 4 Nov 2013 #24

I've been a strong critic of Obama... mike_c Nov 2013 #26

but can you believe her? Whisp Nov 2013 #28

oh I agree completely.... mike_c Nov 2013 #29

If my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a wagon. longship Nov 2013 #27

She won't. Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #33

Nothing will change...... daleanime Nov 2013 #34

You mean nothing has changed since George W Bush? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #39

Who said anything about bu$h? daleanime Nov 2013 #47

I will give her the same support and critique that I give all authority Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #38

I will show respect to whoever is the Democratic President....that's an easy pledge VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #51

Who fucking cares? Deep13 Nov 2013 #52

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2013 #59

^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ DonCoquixote Nov 2013 #53

I will always be critical of those who do not espose democratic values Fearless Nov 2013 #60

Oh brother. nt BootinUp Nov 2013 #61

One of two things could happen: Buns_of_Fire Nov 2013 #64