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In reply to the discussion: When will Bernie Sanders make a commitment and have a plan to help the coal communities? [View all]mikehiggins
(5,614 posts)33. Is there anything you cannot forge into a criticism? It is getting tiresome. nt
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When will Bernie Sanders make a commitment and have a plan to help the coal communities? [View all]
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
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Clinton sends out her little minions to come up with something Saint Hillary will take care of
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#1
I am asking a legitimate question. Coal communities are in really bad shape. Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#4
Coffee we are on the same side. Imagine if the corn in Iowa had no use and value
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#6
It is, but Camp Clinton isn't doing this because they give a damn about the poor coal miners and
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#11
If Clinton gave a damn about average American familes the two for the price of one couple wouldn't
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#19
They find some niche group and pretend they are said group's savior. With Bernie's healthcare plan
Ed Suspicious
Feb 2016
#59
Hillary had her minions prepare steps for Flint. Hope Bernie talks about how Flint ended up in such
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#13
That's right! If Bernie can't solve every problem in this country then it's all over for him!
CoffeeCat
Feb 2016
#8
Oh, I'd much rather focus on WHAT has driven so many families into poverty in the first place. If
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#17
So, you are saying bad trade agreements is what led to coal communities dying? Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#23
Nope. That was just an example. The world is moving away from coal - even China. n/t
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#25
Ok, so what are Bernie's specific plan to help the communities of coal. Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#29
Did you read the article? If you did then tell me why you think her plan won't work?
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#21
Yes. I don't go into detail, because I've learned that only objective people listen.
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2016
#46
If I told you that your comment wounded me deeply would you reconsider your post? Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#50
You are talking about manufacturing when it comes to the rust belt and New England, right?
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#27
It's not spinning -- It's the results of years of observing this stuff professionally
Armstead
Feb 2016
#45
I think we can be frank with each other. Some are really good at spinning. You're a pro. Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#48
Fine, link me to an article where he specifically addresses the struggle of coal communities. Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#31
Is there anything you cannot forge into a criticism? It is getting tiresome. nt
mikehiggins
Feb 2016
#33
I was thinking about writing an article on Bernie's lack of specific solutions for Flint.
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#36
What is Hillary's solution for Flint other than a photo op? The real issue with Flint is it is
jillan
Feb 2016
#60
When is Hillary gonna come up with a plan to replace all the jobs outsourced to china, vietnam,
litlbilly
Feb 2016
#54
When is he going to address the concerns of farriers? That's what I want to know!
HooptieWagon
Feb 2016
#55
You offer some good proposals. So, Bernie has been silent on this issue? Nt
ProudToBeLiberal
Feb 2016
#58