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BrotherIvan

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43. That is not a leader's job

Mon Feb 9, 2015, 04:07 AM

Feb 2015

A president is meant to lead the nation, to represent and communicate with the people of this country. By sharing his vision and his values, that's how a leader leads. We are not supposed to guess what he or she really intends to do. Communication is a common characteristic among the very successful presidents. And I would expect it from someone who campaigned on transparency. The constant obfuscating is one of the very exasperating things about President Obama.

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Bernie Sanders Grills Obama's Budget Chief: Why Should Huge Companies Pay ZERO Federal Income Taxes? [View all] Triana Feb 2015 OP

Imagine a world without Bernie...we would truly all be completely farked NoJusticeNoPeace Feb 2015 #1

Imagine someone speaking like this from the bully pulpit BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #2

I think Obama says some of that here and there, but no matter what they say, they know it aint NoJusticeNoPeace Feb 2015 #3

Unfortunately Obama is not very clear about what he means or intends BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #5

Nailed it. Aldo Leopold Feb 2015 #16

because he keeps his cards close to his vest... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #26

That is not a leader's job BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #43

In the case of an opposition that is as ridiculous as his....OH YES it is! VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #59

Not surprised at your answer BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #60

Why because I am a Democrat that supports her successful Democratic President... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #61

There is a difference between words and actions tech3149 Feb 2015 #32

+1 cui bono Feb 2015 #41

Imagine if folks actually acknowledged that ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2015 #53

Bernie "Puts it where the goats can get it" Pres Obama not so much ChosenUnWisely Feb 2015 #63

Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2015 #65

Not even close lark Feb 2015 #68

I Thought Companies Were People billhicks76 Feb 2015 #45

If we taxed churches and billionaires' profits at 50% or more... Initech Feb 2015 #4

+1000 Populist_Prole Feb 2015 #11

BRAVO!!! hifiguy Feb 2015 #14

Or - let's hijack that slogan from The Lorena Bobbitt of hog tenders! calimary Feb 2015 #17

Truly dellusional. Indydem Feb 2015 #31

Lets do the math quakerboy Feb 2015 #35

That 10 years part was a joke, maybe 20 years at minimum. Initech Feb 2015 #37

Are we talking about profits, or incomes? Indydem Feb 2015 #51

Remember back before Bush Jr., when Greenspan warned of paying off the debt TOO FAST? SomeGuyInEagan Feb 2015 #54

Kick and R. BeanMusical Feb 2015 #6

Go President Bernie aspirant Feb 2015 #7

the 1% consume most of the nations resources, why shouldn't they pay the highest tax rates? eom whereisjustice Feb 2015 #8

this!!!!!!! navarth Feb 2015 #23

A progressive tax structure would constitute the politics of envy. Enthusiast Feb 2015 #47

Thank goodness for Sen Sanders. nm rhett o rick Feb 2015 #9

Go Bernie Omaha Steve Feb 2015 #10

The reason is because people no longer hold their elected representatives accountable Major Nikon Feb 2015 #12

Great post. Loved the comic too Populist_Prole Feb 2015 #13

I'm no mathematician. ChazInAz Feb 2015 #15

You are correct! FrodosPet Feb 2015 #19

Are you trying to tell people who aren't good at math that the lottery isn't a retirement plan? freshwest Feb 2015 #30

Not only that - but thats a refund over 5 years. Indydem Feb 2015 #33

but giving big corporations the same money makes the economy soar and doesn't cause inflation? ND-Dem Feb 2015 #40

The rebate was $720 million MaggieD Feb 2015 #20

Thanks. ChazInAz Feb 2015 #55

Guess we have a different view of "small business" Lurker Deluxe Feb 2015 #56

Guess you know nothing about owning a business MaggieD Feb 2015 #58

Actually Lurker Deluxe Feb 2015 #62

Just to look at your profile Lurker Deluxe Feb 2015 #64

Okay - since you're so smart MaggieD Feb 2015 #66

Answer: Adam051188 Feb 2015 #18

Not only pay zero; they get refunds/subsidies from taxpayers. stillwaiting Feb 2015 #21

+100. little known to the general public, i think. why isn't it more widely known? why doesn't ND-Dem Feb 2015 #39

+1 cui bono Feb 2015 #42

RELATED: How US Companies Stash Billions Overseas�Tax-Free Triana Feb 2015 #22

Sanders for President Ramses Feb 2015 #24

We need RoccoR5955 Feb 2015 #25

Bernie the truth-teller. AtomicKitten Feb 2015 #27

Bernie For President! red dog 1 Feb 2015 #28

K&R...Thanks for posting, Triana red dog 1 Feb 2015 #29

K&R demigoddess Feb 2015 #34

K&R. JDPriestly Feb 2015 #36

k&r ND-Dem Feb 2015 #38

Keep the pressure up Bernie: You rock Populist_Prole Feb 2015 #44

K&R! This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Feb 2015 #46

"The banks own the place." blkmusclmachine Feb 2015 #48

Someone who dares to state the obvious Chemisse Feb 2015 #49

Thank you, Bernie. nt antigop Feb 2015 #50

K&R. Thank you Bernie! Overseas Feb 2015 #52

A big, fat K&R! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2015 #57

Sanders / Warren 2016 ! vkkv Feb 2015 #67