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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]fwiff
(233 posts)34. He's said something about transitioning fossil fuel workers into green jobs
when we can do infrastructure improvements, but I have no idea where.
But since they're in the same boat with the rest of us- fewer jobs, and the ones we have keep leaving, we can try for his plan to strengthen our economy so we're actually creating good jobs again.
Hillary is very good at selecting particular pieces to look good with and create a 'plan', yet free trade without protections for workers is killing us. Carrier is taking 1400 jobs to Mexico under NAFTA.
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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