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Ken Burch

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18. He's going to talk about it and he's already proved himself.

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 08:14 PM

Jun 2015

The claim that Bernie won't be strong on anti-oppression issues has been discredited over and over.

It doesn't matter that it hasn't been in his first speeches.

As the old saying put it "Actions speak louder than words".

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Hilary Clinton campaign: "Equal" [View all] brooklynite Jun 2015 OP

Cracks me up MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #1

Politicians evolve... brooklynite Jun 2015 #3

Some people evolve. Others lead. frylock Jun 2015 #7

You make a very good point and it should be noticed. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #14

Hmmmn, yes.. frylock Jun 2015 #88

Centrists will *never* lead in a leftward direction, even on the social issues they use as their Marr Jun 2015 #50

They (politicians) put their finger to the wind & then "evolve" U4ikLefty Jun 2015 #11

You are one of Hillarys strongest supporters. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #17

There is a false equivalence in your statement. Exilednight Jun 2015 #19

Manny, I generally really like your posts. BlueCheese Jun 2015 #21

Were that a public service announcement... MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #26

Still, she's saying the right thing now. BlueCheese Jun 2015 #29

And I just found this.. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #31

WOW! MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #33

2004, I think. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #34

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Well, the alcohol in beer is yeast whiz MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #37

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No worries, friend! MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #40

3 in 3 minutes Major Nikon Jun 2015 #43

I like the term our next President, sounds really good Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #68

Do not do the pot kettle thing. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #41

Since you're such an expert on me, MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #55

You were the Republican, you tell me. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #82

Sure. More than 30 years ago. But what do you think MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #83

As a gay man I am proud to support Hillary. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #53

And Warren and Republicans watched so many whither and die from AIDS bettyellen Jun 2015 #62

Tell you what: MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #66

Lol, I don't make deals with people who chose to be Republicans as adults. bettyellen Jun 2015 #72

Obama: My policies are those of 1980's Republicans MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #78

Exactly. BainsBane Jun 2015 #70

Cannot respect anyone who voted for Reagan or a Bush. Not happening. bettyellen Jun 2015 #73

Same here BainsBane Jun 2015 #76

Obama: My policies are those of 1980's Republicans MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #80

Lol yeah- Dems and Republicans are all the same, ha ha. bettyellen Jun 2015 #93

Looks like your argument is with our President MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #95

not arguing with you, but do go on about dog whistles and other completely unrelated matters. bettyellen Jun 2015 #97

Most Americans? BainsBane Jun 2015 #91

LMGTFY MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #94

Arrogant? Self-righteous? Condescending? Malicious and unpleasant? DonViejo Jun 2015 #98

2-5 btw. Agschmid Jun 2015 #104

Bitter, table for one... SidDithers Jun 2015 #99

Priorities Sid! Not everyone shares the socially liberal ones... bettyellen Jun 2015 #105

NICE Iliyah Jun 2015 #2

She has no right to claim that issue as her own. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #4

And Bernie is free to post his own advocacy message... brooklynite Jun 2015 #8

He already did. He voted against DOMA and DADT when both Clintons were touting it. Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #25

Do you have a link or links to articles reporting the Clintons were touting DonViejo Jun 2015 #103

is she stopping Sanders from reaching out to others ? JI7 Jun 2015 #9

His voting record is the outreach. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #10

"His voting record is the outreach"? brooklynite Jun 2015 #12

He's going to talk about it and he's already proved himself. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #18

The issue isn't WHAT he says; it's how often he can say it... brooklynite Jun 2015 #20

Nah, the issue is whether people believe it Fumesucker Jun 2015 #22

How much will Hillary have to spend MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #35

He had a chance today on NPR. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #57

No, voting records aren't "outreach". LOL. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #48

True, his voting record proves *actual* support. This is campaign advertising. Marr Jun 2015 #56

+1 840high Jun 2015 #89

When did she claim it as her own? NCTraveler Jun 2015 #15

Never, that's when. DawgHouse Jun 2015 #23

Link please. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #44

He's standing for the Democratic nomination...that's what matters. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #47

He is having huge ballot issues in NH. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #51

as one DUer has said: "We'll all be equal in the breadlines." nt antigop Jun 2015 #5

Haven't you heard? The statistics say that things are getting better!!! n/t winter is coming Jun 2015 #13

No, as a mater of fact, we won't be BainsBane Jun 2015 #71

Get this out there! Stat!! frylock Jun 2015 #6

Good on Hillary. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #16

I'm not upset by this. I find it sneer inducing. She has spent decades defending DOMA Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #32

+1 Marr Jun 2015 #58

I feel like going to IHOP Grilled Charlie Jun 2015 #60

this is a beautiful message.. mahalo Hillary. The bitters crack me up.. lol Cha Jun 2015 #24

That 26 years of fighting for marriage equality was a result of DOMA. Legislation that Ms Clinton Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #42

Like I said.. "the bitters crack me up." So very.. oh my gods.. they can't take anything. It's so Cha Jun 2015 #46

About as genuine as whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #27

But, but fadedrose Jun 2015 #28

I don't think the President was "embarrassed" at all, fadedrose. And, I don't really care who was Cha Jun 2015 #49

But But. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #77

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Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #38

I've never seen a poster get 3 hides in 1 thread - but fully deserved. Divernan Jun 2015 #45

What's laudable and liberal about baiting a gay dude? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #59

I don't give anyone a pass on on crude, obscene raging Divernan Jun 2015 #61

When I see someone in distress I try to see why and help him or her... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #63

Yeah, ronny was only saying what it true.. but the language is too colorful. Cha Jun 2015 #64

I am not even going to get into what he said... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #67

I know.. that's the way they are.. we've seen it all before. Cha Jun 2015 #74

Nobody "baited" him. Divernan Jun 2015 #65

+1, agreed-- that was not 'baiting'. Marr Jun 2015 #92

I don't get it Grilled Charlie Jun 2015 #52

What's a "Mormon Hillary Balladeer"? ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #54

Don't ask me Grilled Charlie Jun 2015 #79

What? ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #81

Mormon Hillary Balladeers be power moonin' Juicy_Bellows Jun 2015 #69

No you don't get it. Cha Jun 2015 #75

That's why she voted for the Bush Tax Cuts, right? brooklynite Jun 2015 #84

Thank you for "correcting the record" Grilled Charlie Jun 2015 #85

Considering I'm one of her investors, yes brooklynite Jun 2015 #86

I hate to break it to you Grilled Charlie Jun 2015 #87

...^ that x100 840high Jun 2015 #90

Doesn't "investor" imply that you're expecting a financial return on investment? bullwinkle428 Jun 2015 #101

Invest (noun): brooklynite Jun 2015 #102

Mrs. Clinton just touched my heart. Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #96

DU rec... SidDithers Jun 2015 #100