2016 Postmortem

eridani

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99. Not seeing that as an issue. Quite a few people instinctively imitate the accents--

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 07:06 AM

Feb 2016

--they hear around them I grew up in Illinois, went to school near Chicago and my family noticed that I didn't sound "downstate" after I'd been there for a semester. Picked up some Bostonian while living there and am now back to West Coast generic announcer-speak.

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THIS IS GOOD! footage of Hillary Clinton as Walmart board member. [View all] MauriceLawrence96 Feb 2016 OP

She was just climbing the ladder. Gregorian Feb 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #5

Wow...this shows she has been doing that accent change schtick JimDandy Feb 2016 #58

Hey, ALL people who have spent the first 27 years of their life in Illinois, Mass., CT, and DC kath Feb 2016 #72

Whilst I am no fan of Hillary for a large number of reasons GeoWilliam750 Feb 2016 #77

Nice find Jarqui Feb 2016 #2

If at anytime someone says they are "proud" of Walmart.... Armymedic88 Feb 2016 #3

...and they sure as HELL are not Progressives! Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #12

Hell no their not!!! Armymedic88 Feb 2016 #15

Well the boys in the front office will not be swayed- it's an elitist power thing. Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #21

+1 merrily Feb 2016 #101

She is appalling. This is so damning. cali Feb 2016 #4

The link won't copy. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #6

https://youtu.be/yuZhwV24PmM Go Vols Feb 2016 #8

Thank you! Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #11

Hope it gets some play along with this picture of Hillary/Goldman Sachs Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #7

She tried to talk it away last night. Gregorian Feb 2016 #14

Why is their headquarters taxpayer-subsidized? What the holy fuck??? kath Feb 2016 #19

Well, it's NOT because politicians give them favors in exchange for donations and speaking fees. arcane1 Feb 2016 #40

Of course not!! kath Feb 2016 #50

A tax-free bond program provided below-market financing to build Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s HQ Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #55

Gawd, that sucks. ENOUGH of all the corporate welfare bullshit! kath Feb 2016 #56

At least it isn't going to real people in need. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #67

They have to get their $5 billion in fines they just paid to the Feds. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2016 #93

This country is an embarrassment for the blatant corruption. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #96

That should captioned with her "I'm not establishment" whine du jour. n/t sarge43 Feb 2016 #30

Hey, finally proof that Hillary is great at throwing dirt. lob1 Feb 2016 #63

Lol silenttigersong Feb 2016 #97

I consider the Waltons domestic terrorist. TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #9

K&R closeupready Feb 2016 #10

Anti Union shit Go Vols Feb 2016 #13

She changes opinions more than I change socks Ferd Berfel Feb 2016 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Juicy_Bellows Feb 2016 #23

Hillary does not deserve union support. She is a corporatist. cali Feb 2016 #17

Agreed! jillan Feb 2016 #42

How can anyone defend her? nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #18

The defenses are pathetic. cali Feb 2016 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Feb 2016 #68

I honestly don't understand how any one can. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #82

Oh Hillary you hopeless phony. Shilling for Wal-Mart and touting how much cali Feb 2016 #20

KnR.nt m-lekktor Feb 2016 #22

Kick for Hillary fans. cali Feb 2016 #25

Needs to be spread far and wide. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #26

Devastating, Utterly Devastating. Herman4747 Feb 2016 #27

I'm sure Goldwater is considered too liberal Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #61

She was also a STOCKHOLDER too. Herman4747 Feb 2016 #28

If they found video of her saying something controversial it would be more impressive journalism. NT Eric J in MN Feb 2016 #29

If she would have taken a stand for the unions instead of remaining silent, it might have Live and Learn Feb 2016 #31

I will add a kick. MuseRider Feb 2016 #32

The mindset is that if they acknowledge the bad acts of their candidate, Maedhros Feb 2016 #76

"it's her turn!" MisterP Feb 2016 #105

K and R (nt) bigwillq Feb 2016 #33

Calling all Hillary supporters ... SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #34

Hillary Rodham Clinton is not Amy Goodman. Deal with it. nt oasis Feb 2016 #74

huh? Roy Ellefson Feb 2016 #80

Jesus. AzDar Feb 2016 #35

Kick (nt) bigwillq Feb 2016 #36

Wow, that's damning MissDeeds Feb 2016 #37

From Goldwater Girl, to WalMart Woman... now to GoldmanSachs Granny?? reformist2 Feb 2016 #38

LOL. CharlotteVale Feb 2016 #53

Ahaha.... SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #85

Some journalist zentrum Feb 2016 #39

Aren't they required under federal law to keep minutes of Board meetings? closeupready Feb 2016 #47

Yeah—I think that's so. zentrum Feb 2016 #66

Great idea, please suggest to Lee Fang at the intercept. dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #75

Okay. I try for that. zentrum Feb 2016 #78

I like how you think dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #84

Wow, great idea. zentrum Feb 2016 #88

Maybe here... dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #91

Yes they are. nt TBF Feb 2016 #73

Yes. It is called the race to the bottom. JDPriestly Feb 2016 #51

And the oligarchs zentrum Feb 2016 #69

Nice find Maurice lastone Feb 2016 #41

Yes, I agree - very nice find, especially for one so new to DU. n/t Herman4747 Feb 2016 #44

What was the date of that "good footage"? George II Feb 2016 #43

What year is the cutoff for this being important? Goblinmonger Feb 2016 #52

I wish every union member in Nevada could see this! Attorney in Texas Feb 2016 #45

So what... Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #46

As a Walmart board member, Hill didn't start a revolt oasis Feb 2016 #48

K&R. JDPriestly Feb 2016 #49

I LOVE that southern accent y'all Armstead Feb 2016 #54

Didn't read the whole thread before posting the same observation above. JimDandy Feb 2016 #60

Not seeing that as an issue. Quite a few people instinctively imitate the accents-- eridani Feb 2016 #99

Could you friggin imagine if Bernie ever went negative and ran w/ this footage. Shudder. dinkytron Feb 2016 #57

K & R !!! WillyT Feb 2016 #59

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #62

Wakmart: worst company in America!!! wolfie001 Feb 2016 #64

but. but. but olddots Feb 2016 #65

And those classic words from ..................... John Case......................... turbinetree Feb 2016 #70

I'll bet the R's are more upset than anyone about this. Scalded Nun Feb 2016 #71

It's pathetic that this is being used against her. noamnety Feb 2016 #79

Holy crap. grntuscarora Feb 2016 #81

Brian Ross has jumped to conclusions before Progressive dog Feb 2016 #83

Responding so I can view later. nt Bonobo Feb 2016 #86

Really? THAT is the Progressive candidate? Oh my fucking god... Bonobo Feb 2016 #94

This is really an amazing video. zentrum Feb 2016 #87

Can somebody get this video and pic digging for GS to Bernie? bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #89

"She no longer agrees with its principles and values, and now believes walmart workers... thesquanderer Feb 2016 #90

The pic with the shovel is still relevant. bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #95

Unionize while collecting food stamps. nc4bo Feb 2016 #100

Kick azmom Feb 2016 #92

I am more concerned @ silenttigersong Feb 2016 #98

Damn EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #102

Boycotted Walmart Years Ago colsohlibgal Feb 2016 #103

Ugh! jalan48 Feb 2016 #104

R & K. nt Javaman Feb 2016 #106