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scottie55

(1,400 posts)
13. It's Not Silly To Schedule Debates When The Fewest People Possible
Mon Jan 18, 2016, 08:04 PM
Jan 2016

Will be watching.

Especially since the contrast between our candidates and the nut jobs is so stark.

For-profit health care: the biggest reason why the insurance companies purchased the Clintons. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #1
They did in spades. malokvale77 Jan 2016 #16
not just health care. There are many topics the ruling class does not want discussed. nt antigop Jan 2016 #2
I Almost Mentioned Taxes scottie55 Jan 2016 #3
Like the Trans Pacific Partnership, for instance... PatrickforO Jan 2016 #51
Huge +1! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #77
Huge +1! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #76
Dying Anyone? scottie55 Jan 2016 #4
And look how much they wanted to make it all about guns. Odin2005 Jan 2016 #5
This... malokvale77 Jan 2016 #19
There is no reason for guns to even influence the vote. But, as you said, the PTB are using it to Enthusiast Jan 2016 #78
Clinton and big pharma? left-of-center2012 Jan 2016 #6
Do you know when the decision for six debates was made and who made the decision? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #7
And Decided To Avoid Prime Time scottie55 Jan 2016 #8
Do you know when and by whom the decision was made for six debates? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #9
The DNC Headed By Debbie Wasserman Schultz Limited Debates scottie55 Jan 2016 #11
crickets.... hopemountain Jan 2016 #20
I have seen her/him ask that question several times. malokvale77 Jan 2016 #22
I thought it might be you thought it was DWS, it was decided by Howard Dean when Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #29
It had nothing to do with Sanders - correct. tecelote Jan 2016 #31
Since Hillary has performed well in the debates more would be good for Hillary. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #39
So then, what was the reason? tecelote Jan 2016 #40
Read post #29, it was Howard Dean who made the decision and it did not Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #41
So you think it was incompetence? tecelote Jan 2016 #42
No, he said it himself, did not stutter when he said it. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #45
He said what? Still no answer. tecelote Jan 2016 #48
I have posted the answer in Post #29. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #50
No. You just explained that it was now Dean's fault and not Debbie's. tecelote Jan 2016 #54
Can you show where I said it was Dean's fault, don't rewrite my post, I am capable Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #80
Howard Dean is an ex-DNC-chairperson (2-12-05 - 1/21/09). He may give advice Cal33 Jan 2016 #69
How DARE you use logic and facts here! Amimnoch Jan 2016 #32
You are right, thanks. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #58
The fact is DWS has been chairperson for awhile Bradical79 Jan 2016 #59
DWS followed Howard Dean as chairperson, she followed Dean's decision, Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #62
Well, yeah Bradical79 Jan 2016 #63
Maybe so the DNC would not follow the clown car show of the GOP. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #64
It's unfortunate you think so little of Clinton Bradical79 Jan 2016 #65
Wrong, I hold Hillary in high esteem, I dont see a need in following Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #66
Makes sense. I'm convinced now. Bradical79 Jan 2016 #68
Who said anything about "dozens of debates?" Sanders and O'Malley asked for more Cal33 Jan 2016 #70
"when candidates does not change their positions?" MadDAsHell Jan 2016 #84
Which candidate does not change their position? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #91
Half-truths make the best lies.... Loudestlib Jan 2016 #55
What is the half truth? Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #92
I don't get it Bradical79 Jan 2016 #56
This OP certainly falls under the category of the 'silly season' riversedge Jan 2016 #10
It's Not Silly To Schedule Debates When The Fewest People Possible scottie55 Jan 2016 #13
It's almost like they are hiding something. nt malokvale77 Jan 2016 #25
Desperation seems to be tagged to Hillary lately. tecelote Jan 2016 #15
Only in the bubble that Sanders fan live in. riversedge Jan 2016 #18
Now that's desperation! tecelote Jan 2016 #23
Double, double toil and trouble; yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #30
Classic! nice touch... nt. druidity33 Jan 2016 #37
Never quote the Scotish Play. salib Jan 2016 #47
Shakespeare is English yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #57
Old thespian superstition. salib Jan 2016 #60
O well done! I commend your pains! paleotn Jan 2016 #52
Or the goldfish bowl.... paleotn Jan 2016 #49
You mean Debbie's desperation not 840high Jan 2016 #24
Debbie's Desperate Debate Debacle davidpdx Jan 2016 #46
No, fantastical bizzaro world theories are helpful Dem2 Jan 2016 #67
Yup. Just shut up and die! Helen Borg Jan 2016 #12
Name a major social/political issue that does not boil down to "who has the money" libdem4life Jan 2016 #14
The Golden Rule scottie55 Jan 2016 #17
That is not a political issue, my friend, these are words of Jesus, as are The Beatitudes. libdem4life Jan 2016 #21
Jesus in Rome? As something other than a sculpture? HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #27
I have no idea what you are talking about. And I don't take kindly to what may be some sacriligious libdem4life Jan 2016 #33
No idea? Ok below is pasted the statement I am commenting on... HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #44
"Social/political issue...." This may not be a political issue, but it is definitely a social one. Cal33 Jan 2016 #72
That is true. However, our morality underlies everything we do...social, political, etc. libdem4life Jan 2016 #73
"They are crooks and always have been." malokvale77 Jan 2016 #26
I'd like to know how it came to pass that Bernie thereismore Jan 2016 #28
Didn't Bernie switch from I to DEM? Isn't that legal? Duval Jan 2016 #35
He had no chance. tecelote Jan 2016 #36
Hilarious scottie55 Jan 2016 #38
I see you are new here. Welcome to DU. Hope you will like it here. 35 years ago Cal33 Jan 2016 #74
Well, when 3 of the other 4 candidates are ex-Republicans... Bradical79 Jan 2016 #61
Wonder what you think of Warren... kjones Jan 2016 #82
I think she's great Bradical79 Jan 2016 #83
And that includes our Main Stream Media! Duval Jan 2016 #34
K & R !!! - It's ALL About The Money... WillyT Jan 2016 #43
K & R AzDar Jan 2016 #53
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #71
They limited the debates because the electorate would prefer Bernie to Hillary. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #75
What Useful service does the Insurance Industry fredamae Jan 2016 #79
If I'm not mistaken, the last debate had pretty good ratings... kjones Jan 2016 #81
Imagine If It Was Prime Time scottie55 Jan 2016 #85
Ah yes, the "enemy of the good" nt kjones Jan 2016 #87
Slave Economy billhicks76 Jan 2016 #86
Please Read The Shock Doctrine scottie55 Jan 2016 #88
What would the plutocrats do if they couldn't prey on the middle class and poor? raindaddy Jan 2016 #89
Bernie has the Big Mo. Expect Hillary to ask DNC (Sweet Debbie) for more NCjack Jan 2016 #90
I Don't Think More Or Fewer Debates Will Help Hillary Now scottie55 Jan 2016 #93
The only business UHC punishes awoke_in_2003 Jan 2016 #94
It's A Lot To Do With The "Big Government" Thing scottie55 Jan 2016 #95
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