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Hillary double standard [View all] AndreaCG Jun 2014 OP
And she was pointing to the fact that they pay their full taxes, as opposed to Romney pnwmom Jun 2014 #1
i recently read somewhere that the Clintons use some of the same Jenoch Jun 2014 #2
They likely hire accountants to do that. joshcryer Jun 2014 #4
They favored raising taxes on themselves BootinUp Jun 2014 #6
Only a moron pays more taxes than they are legally obliged to pay. Walk away Jun 2014 #32
I am not making any accusations at all, Jenoch Jun 2014 #47
Then you should go back and read your post.... Walk away Jun 2014 #57
I *guarantee* that you're eligible for tax breaks that you don't take. Most people are. Romulox Jun 2014 #50
Post-presidency wealth sucks but is to be expected. joshcryer Jun 2014 #3
Meanwhile, many of us have family members who lost their homes after the 2008 crash. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #25
One would get the impression that she doesn't have a clue. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #33
Did they ever complain about how they weren't as rich as we think they were/are? laundry_queen Jun 2014 #5
That about sums it up. Ms. Toad Jun 2014 #34
Yes, I've complained about inherited wealth RainDog Jun 2014 #7
Perhaps you'd prefer Brian Schweitzer AndreaCG Jun 2014 #10
Nope RainDog Jun 2014 #11
I'm not a fan of good ol' blue dog boys of either sex. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #35
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Yeah. He's someone more to my taste RainDog Jun 2014 #15
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Yeah, I'm aware of his stance RainDog Jun 2014 #18
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And I've also riled up the religious among us RainDog Jun 2014 #20
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He was an awful mayor RandySF Jun 2014 #26
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He was never truly into the city. He used it. RandySF Jun 2014 #46
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I want to see Elizabeth Warren run, maybe with someone from the South or West as the vice JDPriestly Jun 2014 #24
The wealth itself is not a problem MannyGoldstein Jun 2014 #8
Superb response. woo me with science Jun 2014 #12
This is a facinating way to put it. joshcryer Jun 2014 #29
Nicely stated. Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #31
Plus one a whole bunch. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #37
would you consider making this a full OP? DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #48
I tend to be shy about such things MannyGoldstein Jun 2014 #49
Shouldn't candidates be talking about OUR finances? leftstreet Jun 2014 #9
Spot on. This is disturbing for reasons much broader than Hillary herself. woo me with science Jun 2014 #14
+1 Enthusiast Jun 2014 #38
Yup. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #16
Thanks for that, Andrea Hekate Jun 2014 #22
Actually, people did criticize Kerry for having married a very wealthy woman. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #23
Great post! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #39
you don't seem to get that it's her tone deafness that people are criticizing. cali Jun 2014 #28
It's the gaffes Proud Public Servant Jun 2014 #30
+1 Ms. Toad Jun 2014 #36
+1,000 deutsey Jun 2014 #42
That's pretty good davidpdx Jun 2014 #44
Not a double standard. It's the blatant attempt to appear down-to-earth, populist magical thyme Jun 2014 #40
Don't know about Ted, but for JFK, I heard all about ill-gotten riches HereSince1628 Jun 2014 #41
I haven't swallowed anything. LWolf Jun 2014 #43
I don't mind that Hillary is rich. I mind that she's a warmongering, TPP-backing neo-con. Scuba Jun 2014 #45
Me too. +1. cali Jun 2014 #56
What Hillary is doing is known as "leading with her chin". Romulox Jun 2014 #51
What rules and Laws did Romney use 4Q2u2 Jun 2014 #52
I will! (complain about those) Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #53
quoth the Flavor-Aid drinker nt MisterP Jun 2014 #54
Except no one is complaining about her wealth. We're complaining about her stupid statements. Dawgs Jun 2014 #55
Yes, you obviously slept through the 2004 presidential race nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #58
Kerry's wealth was a issue with the GOP, not with the Democrats. FSogol Jun 2014 #59
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