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Kelvin Mace

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113. Remove the arbitrary cap

Reply to libdem4life (Reply #111)

Thu Apr 16, 2015, 07:57 PM

Apr 2015

and subject ALL income to it.

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Bernie Sanders: Every candidate for president must answer the following questions... [View all] Playinghardball Apr 2015 OP

The media will never ask these questions Kelvin Mace Apr 2015 #1

Quick question...let's say the MSM asks...then what? libdem4life Apr 2015 #3

It will be fascinating to watch Kelvin Mace Apr 2015 #5

Pretty sure they all have those answers down...sadly. libdem4life Apr 2015 #14

What do you think those answers might be? Eg Bernie, Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #65

Totally agree...can't imagine why this is so hard for some? It's standard Progressive libdem4life Apr 2015 #66

"they are job creators" Takket Apr 2015 #73

Don't you mean 29 hours? Flatulo Apr 2015 #84

What does this have to do with the MSN? libdem4life Apr 2015 #90

oops... nothing... i meant to reply to OP. Sorry. Takket Apr 2015 #118

... libdem4life Apr 2015 #119

Exactly...Baby steps though, we must at least have someone asking the question. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #102

Totally agree...she needs to give both Bernie and Elizabeth prominent places if she is the libdem4life Apr 2015 #105

There is NO benefit to her to ignore us IF we financially support her. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #106

Sorry, I don't know where to find 50 million Democrats, let alone how to collect money. libdem4life Apr 2015 #107

Problem is unless we are donating to a VERY big movement where we know our $20 NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #108

MoveOn.Org is a well-known Democratic fundraiser non-profit. I just went there and libdem4life Apr 2015 #110

Familiar...well done NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #112

And they're the recipient of those billions in advertising dollars arcane1 Apr 2015 #33

Well we don't want the common person who watches tv to start asking questions about what matters. L0oniX Apr 2015 #59

It's easy to come up with bullet points..even when they are true So, what, pray tell, is the a libdem4life Apr 2015 #2

The answer is to return the tax rates Kelvin Mace Apr 2015 #4

Why is savings more important? Agschmid Apr 2015 #15

Because keeping money in one place fosters stability Kelvin Mace Apr 2015 #114

Totally agree. Now it just needs to get through Congress. libdem4life Apr 2015 #111

Remove the arbitrary cap Kelvin Mace Apr 2015 #113

Or at least up it $50,000 or more. But, oh the wailing and gnashing of teeth. libdem4life Apr 2015 #115

nonsense. And yeah, sorry, he does have an economic background- more so than many members cali Apr 2015 #6

No, I'm more toward the Socialist end of the spectrum and I don't believe in Fantasy. libdem4life Apr 2015 #17

Reforming the tax system is very popular with the public cali Apr 2015 #24

A lot of things are popular...most people don't even understand their own taxes, but when libdem4life Apr 2015 #26

It's very telling that Bernie irritates you. Maedhros Apr 2015 #7

What irritates me is Pie in the Sky. I'll ignore the insult. IMHO, I think that is why libdem4life Apr 2015 #18

Bernie is simply speaking the truth. Maedhros Apr 2015 #27

Maybe if he got just a bit more specific...the Devil is in the Details. But Feel Good is OK, too nt libdem4life Apr 2015 #34

Maybe you should pay more attention to what Bernie says... ms liberty Apr 2015 #44

+1 BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #47

"libdem4life"? I think not. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #9

Sorry you feel the need to judge, but it's OK. libdem4life Apr 2015 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author bvar22 Apr 2015 #25

Well, this is clever. You want to have a discussion? Or just snark. Let me know. I'm good with it libdem4life Apr 2015 #29

A good candidate would take the issue to the voters. The people favor higher taxes on the wealthy. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #13

With all due respect, the only people whose opinions count are the voters. They elect those who libdem4life Apr 2015 #22

Yes. Voters! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #28

But the majority of these unhappy voters still vote the incumbents. That's history. libdem4life Apr 2015 #32

I disagree with you. It looks like everyone on this thread disagrees with you. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #35

Everyone on this thread? Go away? How original. libdem4life Apr 2015 #36

Like I have said before. WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2015 #42

Absolutely. That is what populism it...simple, concise and not complicated. The Leaders libdem4life Apr 2015 #61

The problem is that politicians (almost all of them) only give lip service to the voters. eomer Apr 2015 #74

This is how I feel! Liberalynn Apr 2015 #79

And even they won't know until they are in the actual position. I'll vote for the Democrat libdem4life Apr 2015 #91

You know it's always interesting... Scootaloo Apr 2015 #52

Well, as an old Liberal, one of the things in my Right Wing family that makes me even wierder libdem4life Apr 2015 #53

You didn't have to wait till you were 21 to vote for McGovern. I was eligible at 18. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #80

Three "you"s...pretty personal...oh, and I was born in 1948. Do the math and libdem4life Apr 2015 #85

I eagerly await Hillary to bring up these points ...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz L0oniX Apr 2015 #57

Yeah, right. He's not really running...she is. There is plenty of time for you to awaken libdem4life Apr 2015 #64

Awww I didn't mean to upset you. L0oniX Apr 2015 #75

Not to worry...A Liberal raised with Rightwingers devlops a pretty thick skin. Not easily libdem4life Apr 2015 #88

I love Bernie, I love the questions he asks. And more importantly the ANSWERS he gives to those sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #67

I'm a pragmatist...that seems to be forbidden in these parts. And about the money, is libdem4life Apr 2015 #89

My understanding of the word 'pragmatist' is someone who sees something that just is and cannot be sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #96

Thanks for your post. It's a tough time to be an American. And to me, a pragmatist is libdem4life Apr 2015 #99

That would be a reasonable argument if we hadn't been pushed so far back for the past 30 liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #122

No, there is really only one question: ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #8

Only one question? Based on what set of rules or guidelines? That you said so? No. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #10

My rationale? Sure. ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #69

+1,000 Answering those 3 questions will do zero about the issues. The question is, what is going okaawhatever Apr 2015 #11

From a Liberal Democrat...in spite of the recent, uh, responses...agreed. libdem4life Apr 2015 #20

Spoken like a true conservative like you admit you are. Conservatism is what has rhett o rick Apr 2015 #63

Rhett, I don't smear the liberal wing of the party ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #68

It's not a smear to indicate that those that want to cut foodstamps are rhett o rick Apr 2015 #81

You need to get your eyes checked ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #93

Again you go for the distraction. Sen Simpson is a conservative and tyically wants to cut SS. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #97

When you're so far out in left field you need to see the stadium with binoculars ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #100

I don't say Democrats and Republicons are exactly the same, never have and never will. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #109

To "prove" your assertion that conservative Democrats want to slash Social Security... ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #120

The way you chose to read that chart is incredibly amusing. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #86

The way DUers who bash Hillary from the left are equally as so ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #92

this has to be against the tos. stonecutter357 Apr 2015 #70

Pretending there is only one relevant question is.... irrational. LanternWaste Apr 2015 #98

It is the paramount question: can you actually walk the walk? ConservativeDemocrat Apr 2015 #101

How can this be kicked enough? Enthusiast Apr 2015 #12

Kick. Agschmid Apr 2015 #16

Hey would it be OK if I copied the bumper sticker from your signature line? Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #21

Bernie is desperately needed. mylye2222 Apr 2015 #23

Yes, they must answer and present a plan of action. K&R Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #30

Yes, that's what's missing. The Plan of Action. libdem4life Apr 2015 #37

Is this the only post on Sanders you've ever read?? BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #48

No, but I'm always open to learn. Seems most of the ideas I've heard and read about need libdem4life Apr 2015 #103

Thank you. Bernie Sanders. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #31

k&r AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #38

I believe every presidential candidate should be asked lovemydog Apr 2015 #39

Ouch! Those three questions seem to rub some the wrong way! Rex Apr 2015 #40

Kick. Go Bernie. GoneFishin Apr 2015 #41

Hurry up and announce Bernie. We got work to do Autumn Apr 2015 #43

Sanders - Feingold Aldo Leopold Apr 2015 #45

How does he think a Democrat will answer? nt boston bean Apr 2015 #46

DURec for That! Unexploded Scotsman Apr 2015 #49

good questions blackspade Apr 2015 #50

Bernie, you're confusing ought with is. malthaussen Apr 2015 #51

with 2016 it'll be two families spending nearly a bil each MisterP Apr 2015 #54

Having Bernie in the race can shift candidates to the left IronLionZion Apr 2015 #55

The shift would only be in what is said and not what gets done after the election. L0oniX Apr 2015 #58

That's the spirit! IronLionZion Apr 2015 #62

Where does Climate Change stand in your priorities and do you believe it is happening? glinda Apr 2015 #56

This should absolutely be asked as well. Novara Apr 2015 #71

The uber wealthy exploit the environment in the same way they exploit average people. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #87

The only question that *really* matters ... warrenswil Apr 2015 #60

actually private companies counting our votes is the root questionseverything Apr 2015 #95

Bernie Sanders has a chance to go down in history as someone who helped save America from itself ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #72

Not only each candidate for President... Abbraxus Apr 2015 #76

My favorite question: Bigmack Apr 2015 #77

How would he counter the Koch Bros...... Historic NY Apr 2015 #78

They will be answered with lip service whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #82

no comment! NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #83

They already have their talking points Cosmic Dancer Apr 2015 #94

+ about a million. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2015 #104

Happy to be the 200th Rec! woo me with science Apr 2015 #116

K&R liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #117

How can there be any doubt at all that Bernie should be elected POTUS? Zorra Apr 2015 #121