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In reply to the discussion: This say... a lot to me. In Dec. 2013, HRC said liberal criticism of Wall Street was "foolish" [View all]H2O Man
(79,048 posts)I think this is an important OP/thread -- in part, of course, because of the subject matter -- and in part because of the DU discussion that follows.
I think it is troubling that Ms. Clinton spoke that way, but neither surprising, nor a "game changer" in the sense of Willard Romney's infamous 47% quip. I understand that for many Democrats, talking to the 1% is part of being a politician. They are part of "the system," and surely hold a disproportionate amount of power. In terms of what she said, it is inauthentic, and is certainly the type of brown-nosing that many here correctly hold in complete contempt. Yet, it is part of the game.
Do I believe that she actually believes that weak shit? No.
Does her saying this draw a distinction between her and the other two Democratic candidates? I do not know if Martin O'Malley would say anything like that, or not. Hence, my opinion is "maybe." Would Bernie Sanders? Definitely not. How important this distinction is, can only be decided by each of us as individuals.