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yurbud

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14. he's being too polite when he makes it sound like debate over ideas

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Sat May 26, 2012, 03:03 AM

May 2012

it is a conflict between bought politicians and the constituents they betray for a big pay day, be it a campaign donation, insider tip, a job as a CEO, lobbyist, or do-nothing board member when they leave office.

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ROBERT REICH: A Dangerous Schism Has Opened Up In The Democratic Party [View all] xchrom May 2012 OP

Reich should know. He worked for a DLC President and though he touts Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #1

I'm sure Bob Reich has forgotten nothing of his relationship with Bill Clinton, as President etc. elleng May 2012 #8

I didn't mean that literally. I think Reich has been unfair to Obama at times Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #9

Thanks. elleng May 2012 #11

Mr. Reich is correct: bemildred May 2012 #2

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2012 #3

K&R n/t intheflow May 2012 #4

It seems Robert Reich has figured it out SoutherDem May 2012 #5

The schism is between Democrats and the republicans that switched registration. Egalitarian Thug May 2012 #6

When you say something like this "fairness is essential to growth" kenny blankenship May 2012 #7

+1. Its all about that guy who inherited numerous properties and lives off rent income napoleon_in_rags May 2012 #13

important post. recommended. Bill USA May 2012 #10

The GOP has been fomenting this division in the Democratic Party. I mean I am no more centrist that applegrove May 2012 #12

he's being too polite when he makes it sound like debate over ideas yurbud May 2012 #14