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MineralMan

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5. Interesting, isn't it.

Wed May 20, 2015, 12:35 PM

May 2015

If it's negative and it's about Hillary Clinton, it will show up here. It's not just the primaries, either. It's been going on for years. There's lots more about her on DU than about my favorite candidate, Bernie Sanders. He's getting some mentions, for sure, and we're hearing what he's saying. All of it's good news.

But Hillary? Well, she's evil incarnate, of course. Never mind that she's the odds-on most likely Democratic nominee. Senator Sanders won't be attacking her. He's made that clear. He likes and respects her. He has said so. If she's the nominee, Sanders will endorse her candidacy strongly, I have no doubt.

But, we're going to hear non-stop about every negative thing about Clinton, her husband, and anyone associated with her. Guaranteed.

I find it a lousy way to approach primary elections, to tell you the truth. But, there it is. We'll have to deal with it later, if she becomes the candidate. I wonder if it will continue non-stop, even then. I suspect so, until something happens to prevent it.

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HRC's Appearance of Conflict issues damn well are an issue of concern for me [View all] cali May 2015 OP

Pretty much everything about her is an issue for you, isn't it? MineralMan May 2015 #1

If one needed one source for ALL anti Clinton material, DU would be that source. NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #2

Interesting, isn't it. MineralMan May 2015 #5

What is interesting to me is the ability to dismiss it all zeemike May 2015 #42

Its hard to get past the shrill hyperbole ... JoePhilly May 2015 #69

Did you really mean hyperbole? zeemike May 2015 #78

Perhaps because she's the likely nominee cali May 2015 #6

Yes, she is. And all of this anti-Clinton crap will be ammunition MineralMan May 2015 #9

Seriously? First of all, the republicans don't need to turn to DU cali May 2015 #11

See. We disagree. It's DU. You post. I reply. MineralMan May 2015 #12

I agree with you, cali... I hate liars May 2015 #30

Repubs don't need DU - it's all over 840high May 2015 #37

I have to disagree with you, MM. Quackers May 2015 #44

DU may be a one stop for all for the Rs but do you really think they could not find this themselve? jwirr May 2015 #71

People easily forget HRC was once before our shoe-in nominee CANDO May 2015 #86

I understand that completely. No one should stop discussing issues during a primary. jwirr May 2015 #87

Agree whole heartedly. JEB May 2015 #25

Shouldn't we be working to ensure we get the best candidate for our party before taking on the R's? Scuba May 2015 #8

It is almost as if you have never read this board. I mean for krist sake, Hillary is as NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #14

Yup. I have no doubt that if some posters thought ... 11 Bravo May 2015 #48

that makes more sense than you imply karynnj May 2015 #23

I don't know. kenfrequed May 2015 #31

Me too , love the Bernie, have for longer than most who are new fans of his, I have NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #33

So you honestly don't see that there is the appearance of conflict of interest cali May 2015 #7

Nope. She helped a U.S. company in her own state to MineralMan May 2015 #10

Bernie does the same for his state, all of them do. This is such bullshit, very see thru to NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #16

It's part of the job. Senators who help people and businesses in MineralMan May 2015 #20

I gotta tell you, when I see that criticism of Hillary, in the face of reality and what Bernie and NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #21

One of my Senators is Al Franken. MineralMan May 2015 #22

what exactly has Bernie done that is a similar karynnj May 2015 #24

Did you have an actual conflict of interest to talk about with Hillary or the appearance of one? NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #28

so two wrongs make a right according to you? karynnj May 2015 #81

Show me where I said Bernie has a conflict of interest, please NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #88

Uhm... kenfrequed May 2015 #32

Both of them did stuff for their constituents. NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #34

Could you qualify this statement? kenfrequed May 2015 #40

f-35 NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #72

Wait a minute. kenfrequed May 2015 #73

I NEVER said they all have conflicts of interest, I said they all serve their constituents NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #74

True. kenfrequed May 2015 #76

I am only upset at the idea that one is to be attacked and the other isnt, you said you would vote D NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #77

+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk May 2015 #13

At this point some DU'ers have the appearance of RW trolls. Thor_MN May 2015 #35

What right wing talking points? kenfrequed May 2015 #45

Well, if you aren't seeing them, Thor_MN May 2015 #53

what is the content? kenfrequed May 2015 #57

Not making any implications. Thor_MN May 2015 #58

Content. kenfrequed May 2015 #59

Yes. Thor_MN May 2015 #60

Yes what??? kenfrequed May 2015 #63

I answered your questions. Thor_MN May 2015 #64

You didn't say tactics kenfrequed May 2015 #65

I have more respect for the Pukes...I can understand their hatred of Hillary... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #80

there's a lot that concerns me too.The more discussion the better. roguevalley May 2015 #67

nice to know, again. nt boston bean May 2015 #3

Who knows, perhaps the 4,178,253rd time will prove to be the charm. 11 Bravo May 2015 #50

If you feel the way you seem to jehop61 May 2015 #4

It damn well should be - not just for you, but for all of us. closeupready May 2015 #15

ALMOST A DECADE AGO upaloopa May 2015 #17

WRONG. July, 2014 is almost 10 MONTHS ago, not "ALMOST A DECADE AGO" cali May 2015 #46

And her campaign appreciates it. NCTraveler May 2015 #18

I saw Bill Burton on t v yesterday... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #82

Yesterday I saw a post about an incident in which Hillary clearly did not have a conflict ... Scuba May 2015 #19

+1000 MissDeeds May 2015 #36

Of course we deserve better. 840high May 2015 #38

they'll say ANYTHING is RW--except war, fracking, policies praised by McConnell, MisterP May 2015 #26

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ JEB May 2015 #27

FTR, What Clintons do and what Carter does are not at all alike. NYC_SKP May 2015 #29

...^ that 840high May 2015 #39

Like my new sig line? 840high May 2015 #41

Love it! And I still love Obama! NYC_SKP May 2015 #43

It's not the 'conflict of interest' issues swilton May 2015 #47

Like Obama, Hillary is the mainstream, corporate candidate. jalan48 May 2015 #49

K&R red dog 1 May 2015 #51

The more posts from you re Hillary, the more I like her. Kingofalldems May 2015 #52

As a NY senator, it was her job to push the interests of its citizens lexington filly May 2015 #54

Not an Issue for Me! Gamecock Lefty May 2015 #55

When money rules, why are people surprised that politicians do things for money? guillaumeb May 2015 #56

I support your remarks Cali turbinetree May 2015 #61

Bernie says his campaign shouldnt be about attacking Hillary. You are rejecting his leadership. stevenleser May 2015 #62

Bernie knows he has to win over Hillary supporters, lots and lots of them. JoePhilly May 2015 #70

More weak sauce. L0oniX May 2015 #83

Okey dokey, your concern is noted! zappaman May 2015 #66

do you have a problem when men make these speaking fees? Florencenj2point0 May 2015 #68

I'm shocked, because up to now you've been so supportive. nt Codeine May 2015 #75

This place is becoming toxic... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #79

. MohRokTah May 2015 #84

But that's how the system "works". It's time to change how the system works. Gregorian May 2015 #85