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In reply to the discussion: Spin Off: I don't understand why folks question dedication to the Clinton's [View all]Zen Democrat
(5,901 posts)Turns out they were more Republican Lite than Democratic during Bill's presidential years.
I'll probably never forgive Bill and Hillary for their smears of Barack Obama in 2008. I knew Hillary supporters who refused to vote for Obama in the general. Obama bought her off with the Sec of State position, even though everyone knew it should be going to John Kerry. I think I've finally and properly identified the Clintons as Takers. Takers who keep score when people owe them. They certainly aren't numbered among those who forgive.
The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 continues to cause pain today for the poor, working or not. It was a real bad election year deal that Bill struck with the GOP. We need welfare reform from The Clinton/Gingrich plan. We're not supposed to be country where a person can work 40 hours a week and not make enough to live on -- what an indictment of capitalism.
Yes, I'm stronger for Bernie every day. He's a good man, with a big heart and an expansive outlook. He's not out to get rich, he's the tried and true genuine article.
And his judgment on foreign policy has been far superior to Hillary's.
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