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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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55. She does keep passing her wealth off as a 'blessing', however.

Mon Jun 23, 2014, 02:58 PM

Jun 2014

Thus trying to push her wealth off as being the result of her piety, I guess. God rewards the just.

Except, of course, that in general, the rewards supposedly handed out by God are supposed to accrue in the next life, not in this one.

Her wealth is a result of structural privilege. As a former President and former First Lady, the Clintons have all sorts of wealth-generating privileges that simply will never apply to 99.9999999% of Americans.

To pass that off as simply 'a blessing' is disingenuous at best, and more likely pandering to the religious. She's too intelligent to be ignorant of the reality of why she's wealthy.

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Hillary Did NOT Say She Isn't Truly Well Off. Business Insider Did. [View all] KittyWampus Jun 2014 OP

Compared to a Koch, she's practically broke Blue Owl Jun 2014 #1

compared to Koch anyone is practically broke. Your comment is meaningless. KittyWampus Jun 2014 #2

The Clinton's earn their money from book sales and speaking fees. Dawson Leery Jun 2014 #3

why can't you stand her? she is a great leader and has contributed greatly to the country samsingh Jun 2014 #4

She will say anything to get elected, then lean right! nt Logical Jun 2014 #5

everyone says alot to get elected. Hillary is pro-universal healthcare which is definitely left samsingh Jun 2014 #35

Weird that you don't post the actual quote. Why don't you? Bonobo Jun 2014 #6

Here's the thread, for reference, with links Electric Monk Jun 2014 #7

I saw it. The thing is, her actual quote is exactly what it has been reported to be. nt Bonobo Jun 2014 #8

You don't think she intended that intepertation, do you? joshcryer Jun 2014 #17

I think she revealed (the truth) that there is RICH and there is WEALTHY. Bonobo Jun 2014 #26

I completely agree with that. joshcryer Jun 2014 #27

Agree about Bill. Bonobo Jun 2014 #30

I will never be a Bill Clinton fan, ever, but I do agree he is a tremendous speaker. closeupready Jun 2014 #39

A few in that thread saw it for what is was.. thanks KW Cha Jun 2014 #9

The actual quote is damning. No spin nor truncating required. Here it is: Bonobo Jun 2014 #10

Thanks for posting that davidpdx Jun 2014 #11

it's ambiguous as to whether or not she includes herself in that category fishwax Jun 2014 #12

I agree. nt Bonobo Jun 2014 #14

damn you are good Vattel Jun 2014 #54

Thanks for the quote... ljm2002 Jun 2014 #19

Yes, and the thing is there IS (at her level) a difference between rich and "truly" wealthy. Bonobo Jun 2014 #21

Thier annual income places them squarely in the 0.1%. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #47

Yes they are indeed "truly" well off... ljm2002 Jun 2014 #51

It's that 'dint of hard work' part that gets me tularetom Jun 2014 #29

Just because it isn't ditch digging it isn't hard work? Hard work can mean getting a college degree, lumpy Jun 2014 #50

I can't believe that you BootinUp Jun 2014 #13

i agree with your reading, but it really isn't unambiguous fishwax Jun 2014 #15

I don't see it that way though. Bonobo Jun 2014 #23

This coming so close after the 'broke' story Whisp Jun 2014 #16

You always add that "can't stand Hillary" disclaimer, but morningfog Jun 2014 #18

Right? It is fucking hilarious. Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #33

People say that because they feel it is necessary to be included in the renigrade crowd who lumpy Jun 2014 #53

Thank you!! I'm not a Hillary fan either, but if I'm going to not like her I'd rather DesertDiamond Jun 2014 #20

Does she get Senate retirement? Downwinder Jun 2014 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #24

Just "dead broke" blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #25

DU will post anything negative against Hillary, regardless of the source. Beacool Jun 2014 #28

Dude, she said it. Are you disputing that? nt Bonobo Jun 2014 #31

Poor poor dead broke Hilllary. From the sources mouth. Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #34

I f you owe $12M and you don't even have a third of that amount, Beacool Jun 2014 #40

JAZZ HANDS JAZZ HANDS JAZZ HANDS!!!! Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #32

kicking. William769 Jun 2014 #36

When it come down to voting in the next election warrior1 Jun 2014 #37

Distinction without a difference. She's been many times downplaying closeupready Jun 2014 #38

Liz Warren is not doing so shabbily either. Beacool Jun 2014 #48

That's a valid point. See, it's not hard, bea! closeupready Jun 2014 #52

I don't see any merit on the constant Clinton bashing being done here. Beacool Jun 2014 #56

Fine, I get it, you're not going to be fair. closeupready Jun 2014 #57

It's not just Hillary, our entire political class is clueless. dawg Jun 2014 #41

The Clintons are currently worth around $38M. Beacool Jun 2014 #42

Rich people aren't our enemies. Rich conservatives are. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #43

This ^ ^ ^ ^ Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #59

The hair-on-fire brigade will believe anything that supports their preconceived views... SidDithers Jun 2014 #44

People claim they want a politician to speak from the heart, but then jump at the chance to twist Chathamization Jun 2014 #45

her words are clear...no spin necessary noiretextatique Jun 2014 #46

Does that mean that she is Truly Well Off? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #49

She does keep passing her wealth off as a 'blessing', however. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #55

IT WAS A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM! woo me with science Jun 2014 #58

I give you spanking. Come here. You KNOW you want a spanking. KittyWampus Jun 2014 #60