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77. It is amazing how many have broken the TOS

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Wed Oct 25, 2017, 04:45 PM

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Tulsi Gabbard attacks democrats for funding Trump Oppo Research [View all] JI7 Oct 2017 OP

Color Me Surprised Me. Oct 2017 #1

This is her shtick. She's always gonna BootinUp Oct 2017 #2

I disagree with Tulsi on this one... but, that's a bit of an exaggeration, dontchathink? InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #167

No shenmue Oct 2017 #226

Okay... respect. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #229

She's a Trump supporter and an Assad lover. I can't stand her. octoberlib Oct 2017 #3

No she's not. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #21

Post removed Post removed Oct 2017 #22

Fill in Feinstein or Pelosi BainsBane Oct 2017 #94

You're trying too hard Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #118

Yes because spouting talking points from a dictator who's terrorized and murdered over a octoberlib Oct 2017 #41

I notice you quoted the statements of Republicans attacking Gabbard extensively. Old Crow Oct 2017 #47

No, I didn't quote the statements of "Republicans attacking Gabbard extensively" octoberlib Oct 2017 #67

Sorry; you're correct. My error. Old Crow Oct 2017 #71

Thank you, Old Crow! You're a person of integrity. octoberlib Oct 2017 #79

Thanks; I appreciate the nod. Old Crow Oct 2017 #81

she did meet with Assad BainsBane Oct 2017 #98

I definitely agree with you JonLP24 Oct 2017 #175

Thank you. BainsBane Oct 2017 #176

You are moving the goalposts. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #87

Disunity BainsBane Oct 2017 #120

Agree... need to stick to the facts. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #157

OK...perhaps not all are terrorists. But they pretty much all are religious extremists Ken Burch Oct 2017 #180

Yes she supports and defends Trump...has met with him in fact. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #61

A lot of people have met with Trump including Pelosi and Schumer. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #84

They are the Senate and House leaders...much different...she is bad news. I don't care who she Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #96

Here are some more Gore1FL Oct 2017 #106

How many have given Trump cover for the Steele dossier? BainsBane Oct 2017 #103

There is plenty of criticism that can be applied to Gabbard. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #107

Including Gabbard? Gore1FL Oct 2017 #126

Wrong, she is an anti-Dem, Putin-loving, Trojan horse obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #73

Do you have a link? Gore1FL Oct 2017 #80

Links BainsBane Oct 2017 #119

None of those show her to be a trump supporter or Assad lover Gore1FL Oct 2017 #124

This message was self-deleted by its author lapucelle Oct 2017 #135

This message was self-deleted by its author BainsBane Oct 2017 #137

I'm sorry; that's not what I meant at all. lapucelle Oct 2017 #138

I'm sorry BainsBane Oct 2017 #139

... lapucelle Oct 2017 #140

That shows a lotta class... hat's off to you for doin' that. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #165

She demanded Obama bomb the Syrian rebels BainsBane Oct 2017 #90

Again, Gabbard is not clear from criticism. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #102

2016 is precisely why you are defending her BainsBane Oct 2017 #110

No its not Gore1FL Oct 2017 #125

More distraction: I never called her an Assad lover BainsBane Oct 2017 #147

I never said you called her either of those things. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #150

I was clear: She is a supporter of Assad BainsBane Oct 2017 #172

I'll have to believe you. It's never been related to my fundamental argument. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #177

I'll let her TL on Twitter speak for itself Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #117

3-4 years out of date? That's weird as the attack happened less than a year ago. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #146

She is a Clinton hater. coolsandy Oct 2017 #127

Yet she still voted for her. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #206

That ship has sailed Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #186

I prefer it when Democrats win, myself. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #191

In my opinion Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #202

Take what risk? Gore1FL Oct 2017 #205

The risk of voting for someone who may or may not Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #207

What does any of this have to do with being civil to Democrats on DU? Gore1FL Oct 2017 #221

Facts are not name calling nt Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #223

"Trump supporter" and "Assad Lover" aren't facts. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #225

What the hell ! She was a big Bernie supporter. kentuck Oct 2017 #40

she's hated because she's shooting "her own party" in the face regularly Blue_Adept Oct 2017 #46

In a word: Yes. (N/T) Old Crow Oct 2017 #48

Not at all -- she is a wingnut obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #75

Ridiculous Comment. Ccarmona Oct 2017 #132

I think she is a Putnite as well. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #45

That's what she mainly is JI7 Oct 2017 #63

Yup -- and has visited him obamanut2012 Oct 2017 #76

What're you doin'? Iggo Oct 2017 #53

Futilely trying to point out that Gabbard... Gore1FL Oct 2017 #130

Come on, get serious... I disagree with Tulsi in this particular instance, InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #168

And a paid KGB informant. At least I hope she is getting paid because she is Eliot Rosewater Oct 2019 #252

I think you can close the lid on the experiment known as the USA Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #4

I feel similar to youo Eliot. What I do is avoid the national news media outlets. They masquerade still_one Oct 2017 #7

Reports of the early demise of the experiment known as the USA are greatly exaggerated. Nitram Oct 2017 #18

We have an opportunity to save democracy and you say it's over? delisen Oct 2017 #43

I like this Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #49

I like it to. Hillary's strenght is amazing lunamagica Oct 2017 #92

Thanks. I needed this. sprinkleeninow Oct 2017 #178

The scariest thing is that people think the only threat to our democracy is Donald Trump. StevieM Oct 2017 #136

I do remember her homophobic ant-Muslum bullshit, and she dares ask why people are turned off on still_one Oct 2017 #5

Am I correct in my recollection that she has some enthusiastic fans here at DU? Or... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #6

You are correct as usual. But I dare not say more. comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #8

We can just hang around and see... BootinUp Oct 2017 #9

You have the right person. DURHAM D Oct 2017 #12

She's the one, used to bash Obama regularly on FOX. brush Oct 2017 #15

Some still appear to be quite confused. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #44

Not so much confused as they hate Democrats, especially Clinton's and wont admit it Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #52

Agreed. Well said. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #56

Confused about what the DU Terms of Service are? Old Crow Oct 2017 #54

I'd never support any Dem who bashes Obama BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #58

The TOS don't ask that you support all democratic figures; only that you refrain from bashing them. Old Crow Oct 2017 #65

I spoke to the policy with my comment BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #69

But so is Gabbard, right? Guess you've never, ever, ever ever seen her bash Obama? brush Oct 2017 #70

I'm talking about the DU Terms of Service here. Old Crow Oct 2017 #78

Are You A Mod For This Forum? Me. Oct 2017 #93

Discussing the rules and telling people what to do is against TOS also you know. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #99

Do you really consider her a loyal Democrat? brush Oct 2017 #105

As far as I know Tulsi Gabbard is not a member of Democratic Underground emulatorloo Oct 2017 #154

It does not matter who "paid for it". What matters is if it is true, Not Ruth Oct 2017 #188

Or is it the ends justify the means? Not Ruth Oct 2017 #189

Not really that. All candidates do oppo research. Bush initiated this project. Beware the spin emulatorloo Oct 2017 #194

if it violates it, it'll be dealt with Blue_Adept Oct 2017 #60

So we have to listen to Tulsi suck up to Trump? Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author emulatorloo Oct 2017 #155

Nothing says you cannot criticize a Democrat. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #227

She Supported Sen. Sanders and some who follow him closely like her. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #95

Some apparently confuse an endorsement with a "Get Out Of Jail Free". emulatorloo Oct 2017 #170

She has a "D" next to her name. Wouldn't that be you? Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2017 #129

Nope. I always vote for the Democrat who runs against the non-Democrat, however... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #149

I want the facts on a candidate before an election. Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #10

Nice of CNN to throw her that slow pitch softball to her Orrex Oct 2017 #11

Right from Donny's playbook. rogue emissary Oct 2017 #13

Opposition research is done by every candidate - it would almost be campaign malfeasance not to karynnj Oct 2017 #14

This was known at least a year ago during the campaign the Democratic Party took over... brush Oct 2017 #109

That was SUSPECTED - after all who could benefit? - but this week was the first actual confirmation karynnj Oct 2017 #142

Get real. The point isn't "who paid for it." The point is if it is true. emulatorloo Oct 2017 #156

I never said that who paid for it was the issue karynnj Oct 2017 #204

Uh huh. You're still participating in the RW deflection/destruction emulatorloo Oct 2017 #234

I have stated repeatedly that opposition research is completely karynnj Oct 2017 #235

I don't have a problem w you saying Elias paid emulatorloo Oct 2017 #236

I did not defend Gabbard - not even once - at any time karynnj Oct 2017 #237

Thanks karynnj. So sorry for misreading and misinterpreting you, I apologize emulatorloo Oct 2017 #238

Thanks for responding as you did karynnj Oct 2017 #239

Great analysis of DU differing reactions to 2000/2004 vs 2016 emulatorloo Oct 2017 #240

Great positive analysis karynnj Oct 2017 #242

Steele would not have just put out anything he heard anywhere. JHan Oct 2017 #181

I put it in because I wanted the list to be complete karynnj Oct 2017 #199

good points. JHan Oct 2017 #201

I agree. There also appears to be at least a colorable question about campaign finance law. Jim Lane Oct 2017 #143

Thanks karynnj Oct 2017 #145

where did you read this allegation? ( genuinely curious) JHan Oct 2017 #182

Here's a link Jim Lane Oct 2017 #184

Cleta Mitchell and von Spakovsky Advance Nutty Theory That Paying for Steele Dossier Violates Foreig Gothmog Oct 2017 #192

thanks Gothmog, that provides some context. JHan Oct 2017 #196

Hans is not a credible source Gothmog Oct 2017 #197

You're confusing two different allegations. Jim Lane Oct 2017 #209

The Dark Prince of Voter Fraud Alarmism is Joining the Trump Administration Gothmog Oct 2017 #212

I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused. Jim Lane Oct 2017 #214

Fox News host wrong that no law forbids Russia-Trump collusion Gothmog Oct 2017 #216

BTW, your analysis is totally wrong Gothmog Oct 2017 #213

Oh. Well, that settles that, then. (n/t) Jim Lane Oct 2017 #215

Campaign Finance Law: When Collusion with a Foreign Government Becomes a Crime Gothmog Oct 2017 #217

Campaign Finance Law: When Collusion Becomes a Crime: Part II Gothmog Oct 2017 #218

When Collusion with Russia Becomes a Crime: Part IIIAiding and Abetting Gothmog Oct 2017 #219

Interesting how you selectively edited the quotation Jim Lane Oct 2017 #230

So trump can go to jail for buying his MAGA hates from China? Gothmog Oct 2017 #232

My answer is No. Jim Lane Oct 2017 #233

Your legal analysis is really wrong Gothmog Nov 2017 #243

My legal "analysis" was worded to be pretty much wrong-proof Jim Lane Nov 2017 #244

Your reliance on gop sources destroyed your attempt at analysis Gothmog Nov 2017 #245

How is the appeal of the DNC fraud lawsuit going? Gothmog Nov 2017 #246

I have no idea. Jim Lane Nov 2017 #247

Since your claims on this thread was based solely on bogus GOP sources, I figured you could help Gothmog Nov 2017 #248

Well, I got that prediction right. Jim Lane Nov 2017 #249

If the Clinton campaign did anything wrong (which it didn't) then the republicans..... George II Oct 2017 #198

Silly liberal, you forgot Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #222

Hah! That was good.....thanks. George II Oct 2017 #224

Under this theory, trump violated the law by buying his MAGA merchandise from overseas vendors Gothmog Oct 2017 #193

Well said. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #162

nothing wrong with the broad point that people are sick of negativity Kali Oct 2017 #16

The irony is, Trump and a number pf Republicans are on record saying political opposition Nitram Oct 2017 #17

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gabbard violated US law by meeting with assad Mosby Oct 2017 #24

Excuse me Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #27

did you alert on the OP? Mosby Oct 2017 #35

Is this what this site is all about? Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #37

Such an interesting comment...I mean I was about to say welcome to DU...but you seem almost like Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #104

lol JCinNYC Oct 2017 #148

So much OTT hyperbole! Welcome to DU, you fit right in! emulatorloo Oct 2017 #161

Apparently not...you know the rule about interfering with forum moderation? Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #101

Warning, this post may generate an infinite recursive loop. Jim Lane Oct 2017 #144

According to your own link, the House Ethics Committee had no problem with her trip. Old Crow Oct 2017 #33

the law has never been enforced Mosby Oct 2017 #34

I agree with you there. Old Crow Oct 2017 #36

Bingo Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #38

Re "She will probably be primaried" -- it will be like 2016. Jim Lane Oct 2017 #55

She is awful and hopefully will be gone in a primary. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #66

Do you think people should contribute to her primary opponent? Jim Lane Oct 2017 #74

Are you referring to more Harvard-Harris polls like the one that is posted here daily? sheshe2 Oct 2017 #134

If you take the trouble to click on the link I gave, you'll see what I'm referring to Jim Lane Oct 2017 #141

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ still_one Oct 2017 #122

Stick around Plucketeer Oct 2017 #32

That rule applies when it's convenient Plucketeer Oct 2017 #29

Spot on. You've summed up the situation here perfectly. (N/T) Old Crow Oct 2017 #39

Senator Sanders has nothing to do with Senator Gabbard's statements tonight emulatorloo Oct 2017 #164

That excuse is getting tiresome. Bernie has nothing to do with Gabbard's obsfucation tonight. emulatorloo Oct 2017 #163

Of course it is melman Oct 2017 #30

Lol emulatorloo Oct 2017 #166

Tell me how it's not melman Oct 2017 #169

Bernie doesn't have a damn thing to do with Senator Gabbard's dumb statement on CNN emulatorloo Oct 2017 #171

I don't know what you're talking about melman Oct 2017 #173

Oh I just saw a reference to orig thread title (edited) emulatorloo Oct 2017 #174

She is like joe lieberman and an ally of assad JI7 Oct 2017 #42

I agree, and add that "asshole" also violates the rule about civility Jim Lane Oct 2017 #50

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Do you realize what you just did here? George II Oct 2017 #83

Turn about is fair play. You bash Dems, you get might bashed. brush Oct 2017 #72

The "funding" issue is a red herring. 1) The CONTENT matters. 2) Both sides funded. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2017 #20

Tulsi was a Sanders supporter jmowreader Oct 2017 #25

And why are you surprised when she acts like all the other politician-assholes? waltben Oct 2017 #26

And why are you conflating Democrats and Republicans? They are light years apart. n/t pnwmom Oct 2017 #241

The GOP's favorite Democrat IronLionZion Oct 2017 #28

She is under an illusion that the GOP is a worthy opponent. The_Casual_Observer Oct 2017 #31

You could phrase this more artfully, so as not to be misunderstood. ps I don't like her either. Hekate Oct 2017 #51

She is of the right..never could understand why the left liked this person. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #59

Of course she did tenderfoot Oct 2017 #62

I despise her even more than the GOP. Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #68

It is amazing how many have broken the TOS Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #77

so many people suddenly calling out TOS violations... Blue_Adept Oct 2017 #82

Hmmmmmm Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #85

When I originally posted what? Blue_Adept Oct 2017 #86

My fault Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #89

Isn't she always attacking Democrats for something? leftofcool Oct 2017 #88

Not that I am aware. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #91

No. What makes her unliked are her frequent, past bashings of Obama on FOX. brush Oct 2017 #111

And therefore she deserves to be accused of falsehoods on DU? Gore1FL Oct 2017 #123

Falsehoods? Isn't it true she just blasted Dems for paying for oppo research? brush Oct 2017 #158

She has slurred President Obama for not using "muslim extremism" in the past. BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #112

No one is. Ive said as much. Gore1FL Oct 2017 #128

Who doesn't? InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #159

Never understood that... it's self-defeating. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #160

This message was self-deleted by its author oasis Oct 2017 #97

Tired of DEMS attacking DEMS instead of attacking Donald & GOP. Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #100

Isn't that what Gabbard just did? She's done that several times on FOX to Obama also. brush Oct 2017 #113

Yep, that is what I meant. Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #133

P-R-I-M-A-R-Y!!! oasis Oct 2017 #108

Hey, Tulsi's on TV pissing on Dems again! Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #114

I lol'd JHan Oct 2017 #151

Who??? maxrandb Oct 2017 #115

This is an example of what's wrong with Tulsi Gabbard & why I don't much like her Hekate Oct 2017 #116

I can't wait until she cashes in all of her chips for a higher office. SaschaHM Oct 2017 #121

Shes My MOC Ccarmona Oct 2017 #131

She sure "spoke her mind" when she slurred President Obama over the use of the term "radical islam". BannonsLiver Oct 2017 #200

You're kidding right. She bashes dems regularly on and has more repug supporters than Democratic. brush Oct 2019 #254

lol. JHan Oct 2017 #152

She needs to be primaried. RandySF Oct 2017 #153

It's called Opposition research for a reason krawhitham Oct 2017 #179

yup, and it's been in existence since Cicero. JHan Oct 2017 #183

I firmly believe she is a Putin Plant nt Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #185

+1 uponit7771 Oct 2017 #187

Um... oppo research been part of elections since they were invented. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #190

GOP'ers will spin this as "HILLARY COLLUDED WITH THE RUSSIANS" as some of Steele's sources were emulatorloo Oct 2017 #195

Does Gabbard actually comprehend? Understand? Does she have discernment? Lint Head Oct 2017 #203

for the record Mosby Oct 2017 #208

Bummer kcr Oct 2017 #210

no, I did just fine yesterday at my minimum wage job Mosby Oct 2017 #211

Is there a link to this? kentuck Oct 2017 #220

She needs a true blue JustAnotherGen Oct 2017 #228

Why is it I thought we already knew the Democrats funded doc03 Oct 2017 #231

Actually Gabbard's gaslighting attacks on Hillary Cha Oct 2019 #250

Its time to get her off the stage..... Historic NY Oct 2019 #251

KGB ! stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #253

What did they do to fund oppo research? Miguelito Loveless Oct 2019 #255