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Okie dokie, Jane leftofcool Jul 2016 #1
Yeah. You're right. Bad idea. tecelote Jul 2016 #90
. merrily Jul 2016 #177
I don't think I said that at all. Please don't think for me. I like to do that for myself. leftofcool Jul 2016 #227
The point is that she's not being supportive sunnystarr Jul 2016 #263
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Did Jane say Hillary was a crook? yurbud Jul 2016 #294
That's nice. Brickbat Jul 2016 #2
She just won't fucking give up, will she? Hey Janie, speaking of accountability, where.... George II Jul 2016 #3
When Hillary releases her speeches. Red Knight Jul 2016 #72
+1000 LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #85
Hey - they dont need "us"..who the fuck do they think needs to join the "revolution" next to keep it pkdu Jul 2016 #112
Hillary promised to release her speeches when Trump released his taxes ConservativeDemocrat Jul 2016 #116
She also promised to release them when Sanders and all occupants of the clown car released theirs. merrily Jul 2016 #183
Sanders never released his taxes either ConservativeDemocrat Jul 2016 #235
He's not a nominee. merrily Jul 2016 #240
I think she should press the point about Trump's tax returns.. ConservativeDemocrat Jul 2016 #242
IMO, Trump will have to produce his tax returns anyway. merrily Jul 2016 #244
I doubt Trump will *ever* release his taxes ConservativeDemocrat Jul 2016 #247
plenty of wiggle room there. OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #216
No wiggle room at all ConservativeDemocrat Jul 2016 #236
Time for the Sanders brownshirt wing to stop with the nonsense JoFerret Jul 2016 #206
I think the rest of the country holds every President responsible not a group with demosincebirth Jul 2016 #264
The best way to keep BS supporters in the fold is to assure them that their concerns... thesquanderer Jul 2016 #91
Some good points but JNelson6563 Jul 2016 #278
Democrats should be able to discuss the pros and cons of her strategy... thesquanderer Jul 2016 #281
Yes, yes, I know. JNelson6563 Jul 2016 #282
Of course you can feel however you want about the situation in general, but we are talking about... thesquanderer Jul 2016 #284
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Riiight. Because Bernie is the unfaithful type. Give me a break. merrily Jul 2016 #184
We will never give up. Thank you :) grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #178
Why should he release his tax returns now? He didn't get the nom. merrily Jul 2016 #181
As someone who,supported Bernie and his progressive ideas adigal Jul 2016 #198
Just like people did with Obama in 2009? Within two weeks (a few days for some) he was being... George II Jul 2016 #223
See, LeFleur1 Jul 2016 #241
The fact that civics is no DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #253
Some high schools offer it as an elective. Mine did. Sand Rat Expat Jul 2016 #266
What's wrong with holding ALL our candidates accountable for promises they make? It only makes sense or else our votes are worthless. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2016 #276
Nothing, but holding them accountable with a chip on one's shoulder, as Jane is doing.... George II Jul 2016 #279
Well, I'm going to hold Jane and Bernie accountable for getting us majorities in Congress. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #4
Oh, I get it. Because Jane and Bernie are the nominees AllyCat Jul 2016 #95
It's as logical as Jane pretending that Hillary can force Congress to do her bidding. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #96
It's not forcing Congress to do your bidding. It's staying true to policy promises that have been highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #101
No President can keep policy promises without a cooperative Congress. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #110
Ummm sorry, that's wrong. lapfog_1 Jul 2016 #115
You are right. A President can veto legislation. But a President cannot legislate. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #117
Not literally. But New Deal and Great Society legislation, the Civil Rights Act, ACA and others merrily Jul 2016 #179
Both President Roosevelt and Johnson had huuuuge Democratic majorities in both Houses of Congress to FreeStateDemocrat Jul 2016 #214
While *almost* technically true, your post is deceptively overly simplified. merrily Jul 2016 #224
ACA was passed with Democratic majorities in both Houses of Congress. Certainly it starts with a FreeStateDemocrat Jul 2016 #232
Not sure why you are repeating points from your Post 214. My Reply 224 addressed those points and merrily Jul 2016 #245
VERY wrong. Some of the most profound changes in the US originated with the Oval Office. merrily Jul 2016 #185
It's called "the bully pulpit" for a reason. I suppose LBJ had nothing to do with Civil Rights highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #174
We didn't have the "Hastert rule" in those days. People routinely made deals across party lines. pnwmom Jul 2016 #175
Excuses, excuses, excuses. She can live up to her word or not. highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #180
She, unlike Trump, isn't stupid enough to think "I alone can fix this." She needs us pnwmom Jul 2016 #191
Many people pretend the practical realities of a bureaucracy and party opposition are "an excuse." LanternWaste Aug 2016 #298
People still make deals across party lines, as did Sanders and McCain did with vets' legislation. merrily Jul 2016 #186
Is doing so a statistical standard? LanternWaste Aug 2016 #299
It's why pork was so critical sunnystarr Jul 2016 #257
That's true. Pork did serve a purpose. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #259
JFK too. Contrary to some, he had started work and negotiation on the Civil Rights Act but got shot. merrily Jul 2016 #188
More than only bullying. Writing bills. Arm twisting one legislator at a time. Executive Orders. merrily Jul 2016 #190
The new Dick Morris SirBrockington Jul 2016 #121
So we CAN't count on Hillary's promises, because Congress? Beartracks Jul 2016 #187
Hillary adopted much of Bernie's "pie-in-the-sky" agenda to unify the party. pnwmom Jul 2016 #193
This is how Republicans like Ronald Reagan get insane shit thru and Democrats settle for leftovers. highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #270
The Democrats don't follow Hastert's rule -- Republicans do. Democrats, OTOH, pnwmom Jul 2016 #271
Guess you don't like power much. highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #272
I don't like autocrats, no, I don't. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #273
Nobody's talking "autocrats". But I would say this ---- highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #274
Any President who thinks he can do it all alone is an autocrat. Hillary can't do it pnwmom Jul 2016 #275
And if we get 4 years of Trump SirBrockington Jul 2016 #105
Same here MelSC Jul 2016 #114
Well that's the strategy.Just get mad and blame them newthinking Jul 2016 #233
I have a confession to make... MelSC Jul 2016 #269
Holding our elected officials to their promises 'runs up their negatives' FailureToCommunicate Jul 2016 #144
LOL! No, that would be Hillary's coat tails. merrily Jul 2016 #182
+1 uponit7771 Jul 2016 #194
Thank you Jane. Thank you Bernie. zentrum Jul 2016 #5
+1 bekkilyn Jul 2016 #8
+1 ClairDiamond Jul 2016 #9
+ 1 LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #119
Oy BeyondGeography Jul 2016 #6
Please go away. stopbush Jul 2016 #7
He was booed repeatedly, how does than translate into 'support and trust'? procon Jul 2016 #10
Who was booed??! What convention were YOU watching? WinkyDink Jul 2016 #289
Please. Use the Google before asking any more uniformed questions. nt procon Jul 2016 #292
Whatever. nt Maven Jul 2016 #11
Now Jane finally has time to find the tax returns. lapucelle Jul 2016 #12
We're not supposed to keep fighting the primaries. avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #20
I'm not fighting the primaries. lapucelle Jul 2016 #48
apparently the jury is though Skittles Jul 2016 #127
! Adsos Letter Jul 2016 #165
I'm not following your point, but I'm glad that we agree lapucelle Jul 2016 #225
Sanders's unequivocal endorsement of Hillary signaled a true end to the primary fights. lapucelle Jul 2016 #234
I'm going to hold Jane Sanders accountable for the Burlington College students LisaM Jul 2016 #13
This. People who live n glass houses and all... lunamagica Jul 2016 #53
Absolutely the first! BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #64
^^^^^ (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #74
Ouch Stuckinthebush Jul 2016 #140
People who worked with madaboutharry Jul 2016 #14
That's no surprise BuddhaGirl Jul 2016 #89
Don't know about that, but she does tavernier Jul 2016 #93
Sounds like Hill OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #218
Put it to bed, give it up, Jane bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #15
This is a great point I've seen over the past few days, and I agree. phylny Jul 2016 #71
Yeah it will be anyone's fault but clinton and the dnc That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #195
The party would be in worse shape in the public's mind bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #201
Usurper? Wait a minute I thought implying "Queen Hillary" was verbotten. That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #260
Yes it is OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #219
Ya Jane the defunct college thanks your accountability too. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #16
You LOST, just as did Cruz, Bush, Rubio, Kasich, et al.. LOSERS DO NOT GET TO DICTATE. WinkyDink Jul 2016 #17
Yeah, how silly to try to hold a politician to her promises. Scuba Jul 2016 #23
Completely outrageous!! Accountability? Next thing you'll be demanding transparency!! PoutrageFatigue Jul 2016 #38
Yeah, transparency! Like they releasing their tax returns... lunamagica Jul 2016 #57
Is that a requirement? PoutrageFatigue Jul 2016 #83
It's tradition, and every candidate who wants to be open, TRASPARENT and has nothing to hide lunamagica Jul 2016 #87
Nope. It's traditional for the NOMINEEs, not the candidates. truebluegreen Jul 2016 #167
Have you forgotten that he promised to release them in April? lunamagica Jul 2016 #169
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Blows my fucking mind. pangaia Jul 2016 #50
Its not Bernie. Its the hypocrisy of Jane Sanders. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #66
+1 Red Knight Jul 2016 #73
Yes, holding hillary to her word is a horrible, terrible, no good, very bad thing adigal Jul 2016 #202
Absolutely. pangaia Jul 2016 #230
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I will hold her accountable too bluestateguy Jul 2016 #18
Well said Jane. avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #19
Whatever you say wysi Jul 2016 #21
I'm fine with that. See you in December, Jane. nt geek tragedy Jul 2016 #22
When shouldn't elected officials be accountable? It should be obvious. floriduck Jul 2016 #24
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Pure bullshit!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #98
I can't believe I just read that. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2016 #118
Jane isn't saying anything unusual, although she might think she is. Koinos Jul 2016 #25
How much Sanders campaigns for HRC is also her decision. Eric J in MN Jul 2016 #277
I know I'll get smoked for saying this but I'll say it anyway... Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #26
I don't think it's that.... LisaM Jul 2016 #31
Yeah, I see that. Maybe overplaying her hand a bit. n/t Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #34
It seems as though her hand... wysi Jul 2016 #43
Nah she's at least got a pair... Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #69
If she was playing Euchre wysi Jul 2016 #124
Ahh Euchre... Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #141
Does it HAVE To be said? stopbush Jul 2016 #131
A lot of posters here get really pissed off when activist try to hold Democrats accountable. That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #197
Agreed. GreenPartyVoter Jul 2016 #215
I'm sure her heart is in the right place... Blanks Jul 2016 #27
I may be totally naive but... Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #36
You could be right... Blanks Jul 2016 #42
Sorry but no. That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #200
I'm a clothespin Hillary voter, Kaine almost ended that for me adigal Jul 2016 #203
Lol, and we rip the GOP for being judgemental. Lobo27 Jul 2016 #28
Great! We should all hold our elected officials accountable. Gore1FL Jul 2016 #29
Who's going to hold Jane accountable for running Burlington College into the ground? jmowreader Jul 2016 #30
Perhaps the citizens of Vermont, or the members of that college district? Raster Jul 2016 #46
What does Burlington College have to do with this? pangaia Jul 2016 #58
do the Sanders work for Donald, or are they just donating thier time to get him elected? olddad56 Jul 2016 #32
Operationally, this means street protests in DC if/when ... philly_bob Jul 2016 #33
And... wysi Jul 2016 #44
Well, now I can feel confident after reading your statement. chwaliszewski Jul 2016 #77
You're thinking of the republican candidate wysi Jul 2016 #122
I was sarcastically responding to your proclamation that... chwaliszewski Jul 2016 #157
It would be more appropriate if she had waited til after the convention to say all this. n/t patricia92243 Jul 2016 #35
Why? OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #217
Stop...Really...Just Stop Me. Jul 2016 #37
Why is it Dems are the only group that must be accountable for the way government runs? Rex Jul 2016 #39
In no small part because the TeaPubLieKLANs are anti government loons TheKentuckian Jul 2016 #287
Jane who? NurseJackie Jul 2016 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author David__77 Jul 2016 #82
Fair enough. That's what we do, hold politicians accountable. Crappy timing though emulatorloo Jul 2016 #41
exactly - this is not controversial, but the timing... sucks 0rganism Jul 2016 #47
"is there a Democrat who doesn't want President Clinton to uphold the Democratic platform?" Yes! That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #207
Good. We need to hold our leaders accountable.n/t TDale313 Jul 2016 #45
The people bashing Jane in this thread need to stop. Odin2005 Jul 2016 #49
Well... first they need to actually be in elective office. nt DURHAM D Jul 2016 #51
Go away Jane. giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #52
Should Hillary follow through on her commitments and promises? think Jul 2016 #56
I'm sure you are referring to releasing tax returns giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #149
Thank you for staying on topic. Hope you have a nice night. think Jul 2016 #150
It has become traditional for presidential NOMINEES truebluegreen Jul 2016 #166
Lol, it's also traditional for losers to shut up & go away after. giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #208
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Say what? "Fat faces"? theaocp Jul 2016 #65
This is what I told Bernie supporters to do way back when UMTerp01 Jul 2016 #55
Thanks for your comments. David__77 Jul 2016 #86
LOL at those getting defensive. retrowire Jul 2016 #59
Well, said! Lars39 Jul 2016 #76
but they AREN'T *all held accountable* Skittles Jul 2016 #128
You're living in a bubble if you believe that. retrowire Jul 2016 #148
it's nowhere near the level of Hillary Skittles Jul 2016 #151
Baloney! I'm very disappointed in Obama for continued attacks adigal Jul 2016 #205
LOLOL Skittles Jul 2016 #268
I'm holding her accountable for my huge headache. n/t NNadir Jul 2016 #60
Hey, wait a sec! rock Jul 2016 #61
Great Jane. Rustyeye77 Jul 2016 #62
hillary is human, we will wish to hold her accountable and she mostly will be but sometimes..... msongs Jul 2016 #63
Jane, you're playing a game you never can win. johnp3907 Jul 2016 #67
I like the message, though, as some have pointed out theaocp Jul 2016 #68
The timing is fine LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #103
+1 hereforthevoting Jul 2016 #192
The Ministry Of Holding Their Feet To The Fire CentralMass Jul 2016 #70
Good Arazi Jul 2016 #75
Go do your taxes Jane. n/t Lil Missy Jul 2016 #78
Jane go home and fix those tax returns I feel an audit coming on..... Historic NY Jul 2016 #79
What do her taxes have to do with this? David__77 Jul 2016 #84
Thank you Jane Sanders. David__77 Jul 2016 #81
Why does this make my blood boil? Politicub Jul 2016 #88
It shouldn't democrattotheend Jul 2016 #256
Jane Sanders needs to be held accountable for the thousands of defrauded students Tarc Jul 2016 #92
As it should be. Thanks Jane! jalan48 Jul 2016 #94
Fair enough; I continue to hold Sanders accountable for actions of his minions (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #97
Stupid comparison democrattotheend Jul 2016 #145
Sanders' own actions, and inaction, are why his rank and file are acting the way they are (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #155
It was fostered and allowed to continue unabated basically until Monday morning. SirBrockington Jul 2016 #159
It was not 50/50 democrattotheend Jul 2016 #160
No, if it was because of Sanders actions, it would have gone away with his endorsement. That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #204
It was out of control long before the endorsement finally came LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #229
Which people"observed that the Senator had let things get out of hand", the DNC that backed Clinton? That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #258
The gig was up when he said he's known her 25 years SirBrockington Jul 2016 #99
I wish we could have held Obama accountable. ozone_man Jul 2016 #100
More bullshit!! Ask yourself WHY Obama Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #107
I think Obama had both houses of Congress to start. ozone_man Jul 2016 #126
President Obama has accomplished an amazing amount in his years in office csziggy Jul 2016 #138
I think that's way exaggerated adigal Jul 2016 #209
Good for her wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #102
a perfectly reasonable attitude that Sander's detractors have failed to stupidicus Jul 2016 #104
The mean spirited attitude of so many posters here is really rather frightening GeoWilliam750 Jul 2016 #106
Oh please! The person who posted this thread Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #113
Is this post supposed to make me want to become an enthusiastic Hillary supporter? GeoWilliam750 Jul 2016 #120
I really don't give a damn. This is a free Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #129
+1 SirBrockington Jul 2016 #147
Sounds like you're holding out for something. Demit Jul 2016 #146
One might think that courtesy and decency would be a good start for unifying the party GeoWilliam750 Jul 2016 #168
Williams point made LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #123
I'm not licking rabid Sanders fans who cant Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #130
Alrighty then LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #134
Posting this snark crap does not help matters Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #135
I just shake my head adigal Jul 2016 #212
Agreed GummyBearz Jul 2016 #237
It's hard to fathom and best ignored. OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #220
Indeed. Wednesdays Jul 2016 #238
sad enid602 Jul 2016 #108
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LOL Skittles Jul 2016 #125
How is this controversial to anyone? AZ Mike Jul 2016 #132
Holding our elected representatives (including president) accountable Martin Eden Jul 2016 #133
There is nothing wrong with... Mike Nelson Jul 2016 #136
We should hold the Bernie accountable for berniebusters?..., beachbumbob Jul 2016 #137
Yes, as citizens in a democracy, we all should. The level of bile and anger on this thread is FailureToCommunicate Jul 2016 #139
Bernie supporters need mirrors. WinkyDink Jul 2016 #290
I would expect nothing less democrattotheend Jul 2016 #142
I think what she is saying hollowdweller Jul 2016 #143
key word "after" DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #152
I regret my primary vote for oswaldactedalone Jul 2016 #153
it was evident to many of us long ago Skittles Jul 2016 #154
How old are you? OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #221
If you're referring to me oswaldactedalone Jul 2016 #265
What was petty about what she said? democrattotheend Jul 2016 #254
You are the spoiled brat and a vulgar brat to boot. OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #286
Peace to you oswaldactedalone Jul 2016 #293
You know a lot of Bernie supporters are kacekwl Jul 2016 #156
Shouldn't we all hold her accountable to,her promises? Philly-Union-Man Jul 2016 #158
That is how I read it as well democrattotheend Jul 2016 #255
Sour grapes, special on aisle 3 joeybee12 Jul 2016 #161
Dear Lord...how is this even controversial?! WIProgressive88 Jul 2016 #162
It is not controversial. This site is overrun by the immature. OwlinAZ Jul 2016 #222
Well Jane mercuryblues Jul 2016 #163
Yawn That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #210
As we all should dflprincess Jul 2016 #164
Am I on FR? JesterCS Jul 2016 #170
There are a few on here that remind me of bush's dead-enders. Loyal from begining to the end. n/t That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #211
This place has become infested by trolls LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #246
Keep talking… unitedwethrive Jul 2016 #171
As We All Should colsohlibgal Jul 2016 #172
Sure that's fine. apnu Jul 2016 #173
Yeah, that's great, Jane. NanceGreggs Jul 2016 #176
Jane Sanders better look over her shoulder. RandySF Jul 2016 #189
Go away already. JoFerret Jul 2016 #196
June 7? onenote Jul 2016 #199
We should all do our best GulfCoast66 Jul 2016 #213
Time to drop it. If Sanders supporters aren't on board now, they will never be. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #226
Absolutely hold the Clinton admin accountable. We all should. This is serious business. judesedit Jul 2016 #228
The divide here remains deep, and it doesn't bode well True Dough Jul 2016 #231
Your hand-wringing is noted. Wednesdays Jul 2016 #239
What is that? True Dough Jul 2016 #249
It's a gutless, passive-aggressive way of calling you a troll. QC Jul 2016 #251
That's what I figured True Dough Jul 2016 #252
I, too, will be holding Clinton accountable. bigwillq Jul 2016 #243
And that's only fair. Republican obstruction not withstanding of course, which is why it is so vital OnDoutside Jul 2016 #248
Hear! Hear! Raster Jul 2016 #250
Same. And I expect Bernie will hold her accountable too democrattotheend Aug 2016 #297
Maybe I'm naive Mellomugwump Jul 2016 #261
And another thing... Mellomugwump Jul 2016 #262
Great post! athena Jul 2016 #267
This message was self-deleted by its author Mellomugwump Jul 2016 #280
Nothing wrong with that. Ken Burch Jul 2016 #283
Obama had "The Audacity of Hope." Jane has "The Arrogance of Defeat." Sick of this "HRC better....or WinkyDink Jul 2016 #291
"Trust but verify," as Reagan said, and he's someone DLCers criticize as rarely as they praise FDR yurbud Jul 2016 #295
Just curious, how does she intend to do this? hughee99 Aug 2016 #300
I would love to see Jane Sanders and Hillary Clinton speaking to each other bluedye33139 Aug 2016 #301
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