2016 Postmortem

senz

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136. They are indeed mouthing the propaganda of the corporations.

Tue Jan 12, 2016, 09:04 PM

Jan 2016

It's so ugly to watch. I knew from 2008 that Hillary played dirty but sure wasn't expecting it from Chelsea in 2016.

I think we're all in for a rough ride from here on out.

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Chelsea Clinton TAKES ON Bernie Sanders [View all] Segami Jan 2016 OP

Unfortunately Chelsea took Bernie on unarmed..n/t monmouth4 Jan 2016 #1

Cool story TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #2

She does not know what she is talking about. Sanders wants single payer. That would build JDPriestly Jan 2016 #111

right...she is either intentionally lying restorefreedom Jan 2016 #121

I go with intentional, zeemike Jan 2016 #128

yeah, i think she is too smart for it not to be intentional restorefreedom Jan 2016 #134

Chelsea has a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia. She knows better senz Jan 2016 #141

then i guess its settled. she is lying. restorefreedom Jan 2016 #179

She also is a hedge fund manager, yes? MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #209

I've lost a LOT of respect chervilant Jan 2016 #185

time for the country to turn the page on the clintons and bushes. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #188

Switzerland has a public/private system much like Obamacare. pnwmom Jan 2016 #124

Yes. I would favor a non-profit system. Doesn't have to be government-run, but all insurers would JDPriestly Jan 2016 #137

All insurers here are required to accept anyone who applies, but they're not required pnwmom Jan 2016 #142

Nevertheless, Obamacare is leaving a lot of people uninsured. JDPriestly Jan 2016 #189

My two step-children live in Switzerland and you are absolutely correct! Duval Jan 2016 #144

They are indeed mouthing the propaganda of the corporations. senz Jan 2016 #136

She knows exactly what she's saying. Plucketeer Jan 2016 #160

What she had to say was incredibly sad. Lame, Chelsea. 7wo7rees Jan 2016 #201

What the fuck does like mother like daughter even mean? What negative crap are you now randys1 Jan 2016 #3

It is the same argument that HRC has used -- "He wants to eliminate obamacare" and so he is evil JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #7

That this is all pure bull shit. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #12

I Wonder How Long it Took gordyfl Jan 2016 #90

Both seem unacquainted with reality Kelvin Mace Jan 2016 #15

It is sad to see her following the script of deliberate misinformation from her mother's campaign virtualobserver Jan 2016 #27

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Let's close the dynasty. Jackilope Jan 2016 #56

Damn!.....I was hoping for an Obama dynasty. Hulk Jan 2016 #165

Let's call it what it really is Oilwellian Jan 2016 #35

damn right. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #122

Absolutely fucking right! hootinholler Jan 2016 #133

I was being diplomatic Kelvin Mace Jan 2016 #203

unacquainted with reality, aka lying dorkzilla Jan 2016 #115

It means exactly what it says. Segami Jan 2016 #26

"wants to eliminate Medicare..." REALLY? In which Universe? magical thyme Jan 2016 #49

If that quote in the op is correct, then the gloves come off as far as I'm concerned. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2016 #85

Whatever It Takes(tm) arcane1 Jan 2016 #135

I'll happily back up the bus over Mrs. Hedgefund. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #4

Like Bernie Bjornsdotter Jan 2016 #5

And THAT is what is happening - remember when the ACA was supposed to be the first djean111 Jan 2016 #6

So sad that, pre-wealthy condition, Hillary was a fantastic voice for universal health care. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #8

Wipe your tears. That's another step. I greatly Hortensis Jan 2016 #33

It's a good thing you don't have to vote for me. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #45

he made healthcare available to the poor when he made community clinics part of ACA magical thyme Jan 2016 #54

Bernie and hundreds of others whose input Hortensis Jan 2016 #88

Not only was Bernie the mover & shaker behind community health clinics senz Jan 2016 #94

ONE contribution among thousands. What'd he do for rural hospitals? Hortensis Jan 2016 #105

What did Hillary do for rural hospitals? Why don't you look his record up senz Jan 2016 #119

Senz, I'm afraid I've read far more about Bernie's Hortensis Jan 2016 #138

wow, you really don't like that Chelsea is a liar. Nice post though. I want your crystal ball roguevalley Jan 2016 #196

Roguevalley, it's about winning the presidency. Hortensis Jan 2016 #211

Left to Bernie, we'd all have medicare and no one would be turned away. notadmblnd Jan 2016 #177

I am calling Bull Shit! Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #9

Oh yah...Chelsea Bernie bkkyosemite Jan 2016 #10

I think it is arrogant that they think the average person is that stupid as to believe notadmblnd Jan 2016 #178

And why do we care what you have to say, Mrs. Wall Street? tazkcmo Jan 2016 #11

I know, I know. It's like truedelphi Jan 2016 #132

Where did she get this shit from? pangaia Jan 2016 #13

Leave the kids out of this... KansDem Jan 2016 #14

She's a grown-up now. bvf Jan 2016 #57

Then she should stay out of this sarge43 Jan 2016 #87

if she was still a kid I would agree. If she was not as an adult actively campaining for Hillary Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #101

Did you forget the sarcasm thingie? nt SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #153

Adult in 30s, making dishonest stump speech = fair game Adenoid_Hynkel Jan 2016 #164

Fuck no. She's a campaign surrogate attack dog now and she's no child cali Jan 2016 #171

If the "kid" is on the campaign trail stumping for "mom" she's fair game. Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #176

She inserted herself into the issue Kelvin Mace Jan 2016 #205

With all due respect...i don't have much interest in What Chelsea has to say. Punkingal Jan 2016 #16

I don't anymore. Duval Jan 2016 #147

It's genetic. in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #17

As my Dad used to say . . . markpkessinger Jan 2016 #168

Hear is desperation Robbins Jan 2016 #18

Chelsea has as much right to an opinion as anyone, Maedhros Jan 2016 #19

Love her. Go Chelsea. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #20

Your response is out of a shade of Ron Green Jan 2016 #40

Labrador? aidbo Jan 2016 #52

I haven't either, Ron. Makes me wonder... Duval Jan 2016 #151

Funny, I was just thinking that raising a child without senz Jan 2016 #148

With skyrocketing premiums, Obamacare is not financially sustainable. Skwmom Jan 2016 #21

Yeah Stryder Jan 2016 #149

well she's certainly learned the fine art of distortion Armstead Jan 2016 #22

Rec to further exposure. Wilms Jan 2016 #23

Of course not, you'll never have to worry about chosing meds or eating. onecaliberal Jan 2016 #24

Is THIS the tack the clintons are taking, elleng Jan 2016 #25

It seems so kenfrequed Jan 2016 #31

And the Clintons want to empower lying and manipulation of the truth too! cascadiance Jan 2016 #95

it reeks of desperation restorefreedom Jan 2016 #125

IMHO - She Seems To Have Learned The Artful Lie From Someone cantbeserious Jan 2016 #28

Such LIES. kath Jan 2016 #29

and we care what she says because??? LOL OMG theyre desperate!! bowens43 Jan 2016 #30

That was her answer to how best to azmom Jan 2016 #32

A Bit Off Topic SoCalMusicLover Jan 2016 #34

" Is it crazy to think that the timing of Chelsea's pregnancy is tied into mom's campaign?" NastyRiffraff Jan 2016 #67

Seconded Scootaloo Jan 2016 #74

I agree. That is a bit far fetched Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #109

Yeah, that's kind of crazy. blackspade Jan 2016 #112

The "just like your abuela" meme, on the other hand, senz Jan 2016 #155

Crazy. JTFrog Jan 2016 #204

Yes, it is crazy Kelvin Mace Jan 2016 #206

That is so bizarre. Is this REAL?? It's an embarrassing distortion, if real. Nt lostnfound Jan 2016 #36

Exactly what has she done that I should pay attention to what she says? Fawke Em Jan 2016 #37

Speeches about diarrhea?...75K?.....lol! Segami Jan 2016 #38

Yup Fawke Em Jan 2016 #39

A chip off the old block. It's the Clinton way of doing business. Skwmom Jan 2016 #53

Yet she is not out there advocating for the good people of Flint Michigan notadmblnd Jan 2016 #183

Well she is in the right field ... TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #43

Shit happens! Fawke Em Jan 2016 #46

She's married to Hedge Fund OWNER, not manager. Divernan Jan 2016 #158

Wow. just wow. kath Jan 2016 #200

My gut reaction is how bizarre to see someone act like that. CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #41

Well, Bill's visits was a face plant. So they floriduck Jan 2016 #62

LOL, that's true. CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #72

Bill face planted in Pennsylvania; that's when Chelsea was called up. Divernan Jan 2016 #210

Yes, that's frightening. polly7 Jan 2016 #212

Chelsea could also act in his best interests. Divernan Jan 2016 #213

Very sad that she's lying for her mother ram2008 Jan 2016 #42

and the 2030 campaign begins DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #44

Lie, Chelsea, lie! cali Jan 2016 #47

The Clinton Campaign Seems To Be Leading With Their Chins - They Are Basically Lobbing A Softball... global1 Jan 2016 #48

this. n/t ms liberty Jan 2016 #89

Sorry, I have to say this. She's a liar. longship Jan 2016 #50

yup. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #126

She has a good model. 840high Jan 2016 #127

Sad, sad, sad. MelissaB Jan 2016 #51

Genetically it was pretty much a given that this young woman would turn out to be a liar tularetom Jan 2016 #55

So Miss 1% wants to take on Bernie Kalidurga Jan 2016 #58

don't forget about the part where she is to lead the young voters...LOLOLOL libdem4life Jan 2016 #82

Ah.. The Rank Reaking Stench of Desperation... Melissa G Jan 2016 #59

This is in very poor taste. Chelsea, Bernie wants to do something a lot like what your mom... phleshdef Jan 2016 #60

Very effective. No conflict of interest there !!! Helen Borg Jan 2016 #61

Back in the 90's I had great hopes for this young lady. nt thereismore Jan 2016 #63

Chelsea is part of THE BIG LIE campaign again, eh? The Clintons have always been political grifters. Green Forest Jan 2016 #64

Her credentials are GENETIC. Nothing else. nt thereismore Jan 2016 #65

Bob Shrum on MSNBC: Chelsea's remarks a big mistake. earthside Jan 2016 #66

That way the "Clinton" name will be the draw for a rally. Which one are you getting? Peregrine Took Jan 2016 #71

Bill could always call in his brother Billy? notadmblnd Jan 2016 #184

You know what will be funny. Is once Bernie wins the Democratic nomination LiberalArkie Jan 2016 #68

"�Senator Sanders wants to dismantle...private insurance" demwing Jan 2016 #69

Of course she is going on the attack! ejbr Jan 2016 #70

Since Dretownblues Jan 2016 #73

I think it is a good thing that Chelsea is bad at lying. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #75

Just playing her role, I can't blame her for it, just another form of using children . orpupilofnature57 Jan 2016 #77

they're *running on* saying Sanders will destroy Medicare, CHIP, and healthcare? MisterP Jan 2016 #76

Poochie! neverforget Jan 2016 #197

he's hip! he's schwiggity-schwag in the bag! too hot to use in a pot! he's maximum WTF! MisterP Jan 2016 #198

" I did not, give misinformation about the policies of that man, Mr. Sanders"...(points finger) Indepatriot Jan 2016 #78

Now its Chelsea's turn to be berned at the stake Politicub Jan 2016 #79

It's not "saying something" It's a blatant misrepresentation and lie ram2008 Jan 2016 #81

She put it out there. 99Forever Jan 2016 #96

Is that the attitude you took when your kids lied? andrewv1 Jan 2016 #98

I admire her, but if she is screwing up Bernie's plan and saying it as truth.....ah..... not good. The Wielding Truth Jan 2016 #102

She lied. And she is going to have to deal with people calling her on it cali Jan 2016 #172

Well, now, I wondered how long it would take... chervilant Jan 2016 #190

Please see Post #99. n/t chervilant Jan 2016 #191

Well, if "berned at the stake" Kelvin Mace Jan 2016 #207

More importantly, I'll bet Sanders is no big fan of ponzi schemers like Edward Mezvinsky Scootaloo Jan 2016 #80

This is really bad, and I hope that it will sadoldgirl Jan 2016 #83

Please be kind, she hasn't totally honed her skills yet, so tends to miss the wink-wink libdem4life Jan 2016 #86

Lying, it's a Clinton Family Tradition. 99Forever Jan 2016 #84

Like Father too Mnpaul Jan 2016 #145

that is so shamelessly dishonest it provoked me to sending an additional $25.00 to Bernie's campaign Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #91

It's a moot point, anyway KingFlorez Jan 2016 #92

Chelsea is full of shit. blackspade Jan 2016 #93

Pretty good at twisting the truth. jwirr Jan 2016 #97

"I am stunned... Chelsea so disingenuous" kenn3d Jan 2016 #99

Thanks for posting that. CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #118

Thank you. I'm shocked, too. senz Jan 2016 #123

They're Clintons. We associate that name with self-serving distortions of reality. Divernan Jan 2016 #173

I see she's learned how to lie just like mommy. Cassiopeia Jan 2016 #100

Chelsiea's criticisms of Senator Sanders are ludicrously incorrect ladjf Jan 2016 #103

Meh. MisterFred Jan 2016 #104

"She's better than George P. Bush" - TBF Jan 2016 #106

She's married to an investment broker and a hedge fund manager. left-of-center2012 Jan 2016 #107

Hedge fund OWNER - even more corrupt than a hedge fund manager. Divernan Jan 2016 #174

Ugh. So should Bernie's family start attacking Hillary? Is that what the Clintons want? senz Jan 2016 #108

I have no problem with an adult family member campaigning for his/her spouse/parent/sibling/etc. . . markpkessinger Jan 2016 #167

Well, there she is. Perhaps she will saltpoint Jan 2016 #110

Good surrogate. Now watch Hillary's enthusiasm gap vanish like a gambler's lucky streak ... ucrdem Jan 2016 #113

Healthcare as a right for all, Medicare Part E, is the only robust record. Bernie supports that. Dont call me Shirley Jan 2016 #114

Another deceptive half truth SHRED Jan 2016 #116

oh dear Truprogressive85 Jan 2016 #117

Oh Chelsea, can't you see Karma13612 Jan 2016 #120

yes, i believe it is who she is restorefreedom Jan 2016 #129

"Medicare for All" is "dismantling Medicare"? She lies worse than her mom does n/t arcane1 Jan 2016 #130

If she's going to be surrogate for her mother, LibDemAlways Jan 2016 #131

It's hard to fathom why any person running for President, would Duval Jan 2016 #139

I hear Bernie wants to break up the banks too.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #140

And what might that mean ol' Bernie do to hubby's hedge fund business? senz Jan 2016 #163

Desperado by the Eagles should now be the Hillary theme song. 4dsc Jan 2016 #143

Yet another reason not to support Clinton. last1standing Jan 2016 #146

Very nicely written. senz Jan 2016 #152

A child of privilege who has no idea what she is talking about Autumn Jan 2016 #150

Welp, it's official: ALL the Clintons are LIARS. AzDar Jan 2016 #154

I'm sorry lastone Jan 2016 #156

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service nc4bo Jan 2016 #175

This message was self-deleted by its author onehandle Jan 2016 #186

Already lining up donors for the Chelsea 2020 SuperPAC. Gene Debs Jan 2016 #157

Hedge Fund Chelsea Adenoid_Hynkel Jan 2016 #159

So..... Gawdless Pinko Lib Jan 2016 #161

No, Amy Carter is actually cool Adenoid_Hynkel Jan 2016 #166

Well, that activated my middle-finger reflex. nt SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #162

In Iowa, Chelsea's father inlaw was known as Rat Claw Mezvinsky! Hah! Divernan Jan 2016 #169

Thanks again kath Jan 2016 #202

Pathetic nt. Broward Jan 2016 #170

Well, that apple didn't fall very far from the tree. n/t winter is coming Jan 2016 #180

Go away Chelsea. And take Mom and Dad with you. bigwillq Jan 2016 #181

Thank you Chelsea. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #182

Flat out fucking scummy lie. He does not want to repeal cali Jan 2016 #187

??? My folks love Medicare as well. Jackilope Jan 2016 #192

Wow... chervilant Jan 2016 #194

Go away, Chelsea. You've earned nothing, including the silver spoon in your mouth LittleBlue Jan 2016 #193

Medicare for all... stage left Jan 2016 #195

WTF? SoapBox Jan 2016 #199

Just pathetic!!! Bernblu Jan 2016 #208