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39. The fact that Hillary does not understand that is very disturbing.
Tue Jul 22, 2014, 02:42 PM
Jul 2014

Apparently she is surrounded by advisers that completely misunderstand the dynamics.

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either way she loses magical thyme Jul 2014 #1
You're giving way too much credit to the American people LordGlenconner Jul 2014 #26
which also explains why she is taking the other route magical thyme Jul 2014 #29
+1 Enthusiast Jul 2014 #40
I've run into people who knew nothing of TPP rickyhall Jul 2014 #41
You nailed it. djean111 Jul 2014 #2
No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #4
It is just that might be considered Far left - I despise the Third Way and Corporatism - and it djean111 Jul 2014 #5
yep and it's a frickin shame too Duppers Jul 2014 #8
I don't think it's that easy YarnAddict Jul 2014 #16
I said "democratic candidates" Duppers Jul 2014 #19
I'm perplexed as to why you would YarnAddict Jul 2014 #27
you've enlightened me Duppers Jul 2014 #34
I checked out your link YarnAddict Jul 2014 #42
they're greasing FAR more on the right than the left Duppers Jul 2014 #51
That's what happens when the wealth gap gets to wide Marrah_G Jul 2014 #11
I don't distain them, I pity them. Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #14
Why not post a poll? nt MannyGoldstein Jul 2014 #24
You need a star to post a poll, Manny. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #35
Peg ... Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #65
Aw, my dear Tuesday Afternoon... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #66
aw shucks ... Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #67
good for you! nt Duppers Jul 2014 #10
The fact that Hillary does not understand that is very disturbing. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #39
I think that's a good characterization of the problem, and it denotes an acceptance Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #3
The GOP is appalled that we have any sort of boat at all, and is trying to hand out a Titanic-sized djean111 Jul 2014 #6
FDR and JFK were wealthy n2doc Jul 2014 #7
+100 Duppers Jul 2014 #9
That's more or less true, as far as it goes, and yet ... surrealAmerican Jul 2014 #12
In essence, the big question is... JHB Jul 2014 #13
Both views are true IronLionZion Jul 2014 #15
does she pay more taxes than rmoney?does she think her taxes should go UP! pansypoo53219 Jul 2014 #17
I agree with you completely on this. blackspade Jul 2014 #18
You make a very interesting and, I think, valid point. Jackpine Radical Jul 2014 #20
I have seen that report ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #25
Nor would I endorse such a blanket statement. Jackpine Radical Jul 2014 #28
From what I can tell BainsBane Jul 2014 #21
Oh my ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #22
That's a complicated issue BainsBane Jul 2014 #23
That was an unattributed quote I found on-line a while back; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #33
Missed it? The point is, those who oppose Clinton do not oppose her because of her wealth. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #37
Yes, you have misunderstood it BainsBane Jul 2014 #45
The TPP for one. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #46
TPP is Obama's policy BainsBane Jul 2014 #49
Oh, but I do understand. I didn't say "abolish the FICA cap". Enthusiast Jul 2014 #50
Why do you find it necessary to state false information? BainsBane Jul 2014 #64
GOP 1% want to pay LOWER tax rate than 99% vs Dem 1% want to pay HIGHER rate than 99%.... ErikJ Jul 2014 #30
Well said. That's exactly the issue. When someone's wealth depends on someone's valerief Jul 2014 #31
No, you nailed it here: freshwest Jul 2014 #32
Kicked and recommended! You have nailed it, 1StrongBlackMan. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #36
Oh how I wish ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #38
If HRC comes out further to the Left Enthusiast Jul 2014 #43
Fair enough; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #44
If you value job creation, you should be against free trade deals like the TPP. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #48
I do not know what's in the TPP ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #53
What really pisses me off, is the double standard the GOP places on wealth. Rex Jul 2014 #47
That's because the Left has ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #54
Well when I talk about the 1%...it is actually the 1% of the 1%. Rex Jul 2014 #56
I beg to differ ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #58
It's what people do, not who they are. DirkGently Jul 2014 #52
And this ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #57
One is an index of the other, I think they'd say DirkGently Jul 2014 #61
It's crystal clear, actually, and I posted elsewhere about how Clinton is making Mitt's mistake Warpy Jul 2014 #55
The Left, i.e., OWS, IMO ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #59
I think we're talking past each other here Warpy Jul 2014 #60
There are several issues involved here sadoldgirl Jul 2014 #62
I have strong concerns about Hillary - but how much money she has is not one of them Douglas Carpenter Jul 2014 #63
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