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Scootaloo

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62. Really? REALLY?

Tue May 3, 2016, 12:11 AM

May 2016

And all her speeches were given AFTER she left office, when no one knew if she'd ever run again.

I'm sorry, but really? That's a pretty silly note. As if anyone thought she wouldn't run again. That's precious.

Now. If you've got an answer for my question, "why are we using Republicans to set standards for Democratic primaries?" I would love to see it.

If you don't have an answer to that question, then please go bother someone else.

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OK for men but not women? [View all] kpete May 2016 OP

she of all people should know about the Streisand Effect MisterP May 2016 #1

Jeepers. Not OK for anyone---ever heard of avarice? Land of Enchantment May 2016 #2

It's not ok for anyone to be highly paid? Chico Man May 2016 #19

Is that what he said? Scootaloo May 2016 #34

It depends Land of Enchantment May 2016 #53

"what is wrong with making money? Nothing, unless ... Whiskeytide May 2016 #84

EXACTLY! SammyWinstonJack May 2016 #75

Democrats must be pure as the driven snow gratuitous May 2016 #3

Yes. True Democrats must wear sackcloth and carry a begging bowl. They must walk barefoot... Hekate May 2016 #8

I think it is actually Democratic WOMEN must be pure WhiteTara May 2016 #46

I was thinking about Al Gore gratuitous May 2016 #54

I honestly can say I don't care a lick about the sexual purity of any Democrat of any sex or gender. Chan790 May 2016 #82

Oy. There's logic for ya'. nt Smarmie Doofus May 2016 #4

Sorry, Barbara, nobody is stupid enough to fall for that twist n/t arcane1 May 2016 #5

it is a legitimate point Skittles May 2016 #22

It's a strawman argument -nt Bradical79 May 2016 #31

And yours is mere spin. nt LanternWaste May 2016 #78

Why did nobody care that Obama's campaign was funded by corporations? Hmm? nt BreakfastClub May 2016 #60

Lots of people cared. I was one of them n/t arcane1 May 2016 #83

Not to worry, she'll earn the big bucks after her stint in the Oval Office. bluesbassman May 2016 #6

Ah... So now she ought to check her self accomplishments to your requirement? seabeyond May 2016 #29

What the hell does that even mean? bluesbassman May 2016 #36

She also complained that no one bats an eye when a man gets paid for speaking meow2u3 May 2016 #40

Well I bat an eye. bluesbassman May 2016 #74

Well, no one in the media bats an eye when a repuke man gets paid for speaking meow2u3 May 2016 #79

She was not an elected official or appointee when she gave the speeches, right? brush May 2016 #52

You should have just stopped at your subject line. At least you would have been correct. bluesbassman May 2016 #72

Did you hear what Streisand commented about that? brush May 2016 #77

That's so silly. If Hillary wanted big bucks she wouldn't have gone into public service BreakfastClub May 2016 #61

Well considering HRC's net worth is estimated at $30,000,000... bluesbassman May 2016 #73

To Republicans, maybe. Maedhros May 2016 #7

Well said Egnever May 2016 #15

How about ... surrealAmerican May 2016 #9

yeah, we're not voting for the Bushes and Trumps MisterP May 2016 #13

How about... No corruption. No evidence of corruption at all. Fabricated accusation. seabeyond May 2016 #28

So, you're cool with the conflicts of interest when Republicans ... surrealAmerican May 2016 #35

I see no conflict of interest. seabeyond May 2016 #38

Your personal inabilities do not alter the reality at hand Scootaloo May 2016 #63

And John Kerry got paid for speeches while he was still a Senator -- it was made illegal pnwmom May 2016 #10

Greatpoint...plus all the Bernie relatives receiving cash from the campaign.n/t KelleyD May 2016 #11

And money being funneled from Burlington college to Jane's daughter's business. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #12

It was banned in 1990 and even when it was allowed Senators were only permitted to keep $27,337 (27% Midwestern Democrat May 2016 #45

Not OK for any of them. Egnever May 2016 #14

Sex has nothing to do with it felix_numinous May 2016 #16

Hillary is not Trump or Bush. HuckleB May 2016 #23

Why would someone change their opinion JackInGreen May 2016 #25

People expect Republicans to be grifters. alarimer May 2016 #17

I think her point is Skittles May 2016 #18

+1, the men aren't called on to give their speech transcripts by the media uponit7771 May 2016 #20

Hillary is endlessly grilled over Benghazi Skittles May 2016 #21

I don't think we should lower our bar to match Republicans Scootaloo May 2016 #33

Republicans are not trying to get my vote Rebkeh May 2016 #39

Because the man she is running against bigwillq May 2016 #30

You mean 1/30th of 1 yrs salary over 5 years? That amount? She was under paid you know that right? uponit7771 May 2016 #42

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!! meow2u3 May 2016 #41

if she can't figure that one out she should quit while she's ahead stupidicus May 2016 #24

Damn straight. My issue too. Sing it Streisand. Nt seabeyond May 2016 #26

I knew there was a link between Hillary and the Republicans. n/t. jalan48 May 2016 #27

WHy are we using Republicans to set standards for Democratic primaries? Scootaloo May 2016 #32

This is my thought as well Rebkeh May 2016 #37

The media is involved also not just dem standards uponit7771 May 2016 #43

Streissand is comparing her directly to Jeb and Trump, both Republicans Scootaloo May 2016 #44

I agree on that point, its the media that's also not stressing transcript from everyone not just uponit7771 May 2016 #47

That's a meaningless statement Scootaloo May 2016 #49

When did you ask to see John Kerry's paid speech transcripts? n/t pnwmom May 2016 #56

I was not aware that John Kerry was running. Scootaloo May 2016 #58

Even in 2004 we were well aware of the possibly corrupting influence of money in politics pnwmom May 2016 #59

Really? REALLY? Scootaloo May 2016 #62

You didn't know and neither did I. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #64

I was completely certain. Scootaloo May 2016 #66

Really. I thought being Secretary of State would be the capstone. pnwmom May 2016 #67

Then maybe you don't understand your candidate all that well? Scootaloo May 2016 #68

I've never pretended to be a mind-reader. I judge her based on her actions and words. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #69

Nope. Those men were also bought and paid for politicians. nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #48

They are ALL overpaid davidn3600 May 2016 #50

After listening to Hillary speaking, she does command an audience, probably has good information. Thinkingabout May 2016 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author U4ikLefty May 2016 #55

Someone can pay me a fraction of that, where ya want me at? Rex May 2016 #57

Unfortunate examples, Babs. (n/t) Iggo May 2016 #65

"Why Barbara Boxer Isn’t Bothered By Hillary Clinton’s Wall Street Speaking Fees" Lady_Chat May 2016 #70

Yes, I hold Hillary to a higher standard. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #71

Barbra doesn't seem to understand the difference between a candidate and a past president. Scuba May 2016 #76

Streisand may not have noticed... Chan790 May 2016 #80

Most of the people attacking Clinton are Trump supporters Democat May 2016 #81