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GoCubsGo

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20. Yep. But, I think there may be another side to this coin.

Reply to KharmaTrain (Reply #10)

Tue May 22, 2012, 04:28 PM

May 2012

Thom Hartmann had a great discussion on this subject today. He was explaining the difference between venture capitalism and private equity (vulture capitalist) firms, such as Bain. In the process, he suggested that, like the vast majority of the population, Cory Booker probably doesn't understand the difference between the two. I am willing to bet that neither does Ed Rendell.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Obama campaign is egging the story on, either. At the very least, it's getting people to look a little deeper into what Bain does, and what Willard did when he was there.

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Democrats eating their own again: Ed Rendell [View all] tallahasseedem May 2012 OP

Ed Rendell has always been kind of a thorn in Obama's side. WI_DEM May 2012 #1

Exactly, enough of the backstabbing flamingdem May 2012 #9

They're worse than idiots, they're traitors. nt Raine May 2012 #23

TODAY ED RENDELL WAS A TOTAL JERK trueblue2007 May 2012 #33

Seriously, if these corporatist Democrats can't keep their mouths shut sadbear May 2012 #2

He just said that the "vampire" remark was out of line... tallahasseedem May 2012 #6

The other guest had the biggest smirk on his face after Rendell made the vampire comment rufus dog May 2012 #19

Follow the money... Fumesucker May 2012 #3

Rendell lost me when he opined that Gore should give up and admit he lost to Bush enough May 2012 #4

Strange: ProSense May 2012 #5

Good Find Sentath May 2012 #7

Yes, very strange. sadbear May 2012 #14

He's talking out of both sides of his mouth. GreatCaesarsGhost May 2012 #8

Well I hope that his sensitive little vulture capitalist friends are happy now. tallahasseedem May 2012 #11

Three Dimensional Chess... KharmaTrain May 2012 #10

I sure in the heck hope you're right... tallahasseedem May 2012 #12

He's On The Offensive Here... KharmaTrain May 2012 #21

Yep. But, I think there may be another side to this coin. GoCubsGo May 2012 #20

I sure hope you're right! tallahasseedem May 2012 #22

I think that when you're a smart guy and you take 1/2 a million from a corporation DisgustipatedinCA May 2012 #24

Rope-A-Dope... KharmaTrain May 2012 #27

i think it's a setup. obama was front & center clearly explaining bain after booker's remarks. ellenfl May 2012 #36

Useless old hack BeyondGeography May 2012 #13

Sean Hannity's favorite Democrat - he's a frequent guest of his. bullwinkle428 May 2012 #15

Ed has shifted to paid pundit. And his job requires a close race. JoePhilly May 2012 #16

will we ever learn? napkinz May 2012 #17

backstabbing asshole SpartanDem May 2012 #18

Isn't that a little harsh towards Obama? Hawkowl May 2012 #28

Both words applied to Rendell Pirate Smile May 2012 #30

I've never liked him. Lilyeye May 2012 #25

Rendell is a POS. AtomicKitten May 2012 #26

It is a bummer he's hooked up with MSNBC flamingdem May 2012 #37

Odd comment for a man who said we are becoming 'a nation of pansies' RZM May 2012 #29

Be tougher! Oh, no, you're a meanie. Pirate Smile May 2012 #31

Delicious! leeroysphitz May 2012 #32

hey ed! the kids of the next generations have something to tell you... madrchsod May 2012 #34

The Democratic tent got too big. There are a lot of our enemy now under the tent. rhett o rick May 2012 #35