2016 Postmortem

libdem4life

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35. One cannot fix a problem with the same mentality that created it in the first place.

Tue Feb 16, 2016, 12:11 PM

Feb 2016

Paraphrased, forgot who said it, but it's true...and inconvenient in this case. All she can appoint is a Third Wayer, thus a corporatist.

“She cannot be trusted to appoint someone to the Supreme Court who will take the issue of campaign finance seriously,” he said.

How could she?

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Nasty Hit: Top Sanders Advisor Questions Hillary's Capacity to Appoint Scalia Replacement [View all] Cary Feb 2016 OP

"Democrats do not question other Democrats� fitness to appoint Supreme Court justices. Period." AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #1

it's a low blow, and unsupported by the facts bigtree Feb 2016 #2

"The Sanders campaign needs to focus on promoting their candidate ..." Cary Feb 2016 #6

No reason in particular Cary Feb 2016 #3

So Democrats are fallible? AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #7

Do you have a relevant point to make? Cary Feb 2016 #8

Yes, and that point is: AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #29

So you advocate a scorched earth approach to the Democratic nomination Cary Feb 2016 #32

So any critique whatsoever is scorched earth? AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #37

As I said below I can draw the line between character assissination and constructive debate Cary Feb 2016 #43

lol@ "Constructive debate" AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #46

Not surprised that you take that as a joke. Cary Feb 2016 #64

Uh....maybe you shouldn't get into the topic of character assassination... pangaia Feb 2016 #128

i shouldn't? Cary Feb 2016 #130

I still question if BS is a Democrat at all liberal N proud Feb 2016 #76

You say that like it's a bad thing. beedle Feb 2016 #79

Bashing someone then expecting them to let you into their group is a BAD THING! liberal N proud Feb 2016 #83

That's why no one is asking anymore ... beedle Feb 2016 #99

So you're saying BS LIED to get into the Democratic Party at the last minute? Wow, just wow. Hekate Feb 2016 #124

Define "lied" when you're talking about politics. beedle Feb 2016 #141

Do you understand the differences between, Democrat, Democrat, democrat and democrat? pangaia Feb 2016 #131

I am sure you can enlighten the world liberal N proud Feb 2016 #140

Really fucking shady on their part. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #4

It was petty and un-called for. Sanders camp demonstrates a passive-aggressive riversedge Feb 2016 #5

That's all they got these days uponit7771 Feb 2016 #9

That's a hit? LOL! If that is too nasty for Hillary than she has no business running for President. jillan Feb 2016 #10

Great point!!! Cary Feb 2016 #15

The point is SO WHAT if someone questioned her. It's not a hit, it's a question. jillan Feb 2016 #27

He didn't "question" her, he made a flat out statement statement CajunBlazer Feb 2016 #33

Why are those who attack Sanders the most, also the most thin skinned AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #38

Why is it that such a nice guy like Sanders has attracted so many people... CajunBlazer Feb 2016 #48

Case in point AgingAmerican Feb 2016 #51

Excellent question Cary Feb 2016 #59

So you see no distinction between character assassination and discussing issues Cary Feb 2016 #40

If you think this is a hit - you guys better toughen up. jillan Feb 2016 #49

"You guys?" Cary Feb 2016 #53

real rich Robbins Feb 2016 #11

Excuse me while I interrupt your red herring... Cary Feb 2016 #12

Ever hear of the "Horseshoe Principal" of political science CajunBlazer Feb 2016 #36

Well, you kind of twisted what he said, but that seems to be the Clinton tactic these days. nichomachus Feb 2016 #13

Look at the source. zalinda Feb 2016 #14

You left off your refutation of the substance. Cary Feb 2016 #20

David Brock's media outlet. Imagine that... newthinking Feb 2016 #21

Yep, Hillary's own propaganda outlet. Not to mention we don't trust Hillary. beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #88

Re-post Kittycat Feb 2016 #16

Oh, goodie. Another whining Brock hit piece for R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2016 #17

A candidate beholden to Big Money can't be fully trusted to regulate Big Money. Orsino Feb 2016 #18

That's the smell of desperation and fear. NurseJackie Feb 2016 #19

I question Hillary's democratic party loyalty based NowSam Feb 2016 #22

Godwin shenmue Feb 2016 #100

I just call it like I see it. NowSam Feb 2016 #122

It is a totally acceptable comment and question Red Oak Feb 2016 #23

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer bigtree Feb 2016 #24

Oh, I missed when Hillary appointed them. How'd she do that? Matt_in_STL Feb 2016 #26

Larry Summers and Alan Greenspan Red Oak Feb 2016 #31

I've heard that Greenspan. PyaarRevolution Feb 2016 #73

Telling the truth is "nasty"? No, a legitimate concern was voiced. IdaBriggs Feb 2016 #25

weak. Why can't he campaign on supreme court appointments? n/t yodermon Feb 2016 #28

She will appoint a corporatist judge. n/t Skwmom Feb 2016 #30

Obama will appoint Scalia replacement Catbird Feb 2016 #34

Don't hold your breath CajunBlazer Feb 2016 #39

Correct Cary Feb 2016 #66

One cannot fix a problem with the same mentality that created it in the first place. libdem4life Feb 2016 #35

Blah blah Cary Feb 2016 #41

Starting at the "blah blah", have no idea what you're trying to say. Feel free to try again. libdem4life Feb 2016 #44

I'm sure you don't have any idea. Cary Feb 2016 #50

Great. I just couldn't tell...thanks for clearing it up. libdem4life Feb 2016 #54

I share Bernies concern. I do not see Bernie or Hillary supporters as trolls, Autumn Feb 2016 #42

"I do Bernie would chose someone that would take the correct stand on that important issue." Cary Feb 2016 #45

I left out the word "think". I have edited my post. Thank you for your deep concern. Autumn Feb 2016 #55

Anyone who has critical thinking skills... Cary Feb 2016 #56

RBG may need to be replaced within the next 4-8 years though Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2016 #58

Sanders' Advisor Questions Hillary's Capacity to Appoint SC Justice who will take the issue of GreatGazoo Feb 2016 #47

+1 Go Vols Feb 2016 #84

Quick! Call the whaaambulance! If Hillary can't stand the heat . . . - nt KingCharlemagne Feb 2016 #52

I truly wonder what you think you accomplish with a comment like that. Cary Feb 2016 #60

You're the one who alleged that Sanders is waging a 'war of personal destruction against KingCharlemagne Feb 2016 #71

One of the main problems I have with Bernie Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2016 #57

I don't have a problem with Bernie Cary Feb 2016 #61

Sorry, do you mind linking this story from a non-trash site? JackRiddler Feb 2016 #62

Is it okay with you that I don't buy your assumptions? Cary Feb 2016 #67

I'm not a paid liar, for starters. JackRiddler Feb 2016 #72

^^^THIS^^^ beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #89

Wrong Cary Feb 2016 #92

Beautifully said! Puglover Feb 2016 #101

It's true, she can't be trusted on this issue. She is violating the current campaign finance laws morningfog Feb 2016 #63

"...benefiting from Citizen's United." Cary Feb 2016 #65

No, even worse is that she violates the spirit of the law as well. morningfog Feb 2016 #69

I see Cary Feb 2016 #70

Are you saying it is not illegal for a campaign to coordinate directly with a SuperPAC? morningfog Feb 2016 #77

oh? GuardianOne Feb 2016 #68

I agree completely and have been saying so for months. Motown_Johnny Feb 2016 #74

Brock thinks that's unacceptable? The guy who called Anita Hill "slutty"? beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #75

Hilarious! Cary Feb 2016 #80

What do you expect when you post a hit piece by a misogynist who helped destroy a victim? beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #82

What do I expect when I post logic and reason here? Cary Feb 2016 #85

Brock the sleazy lying former right wing attack dog = logic and reason? beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #87

I'm so happy for you. Cary Feb 2016 #90

About Brock? Nope, I'm all done. Sorry the truth hurts but you'll get over it. beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #93

IOW you don't have anything relevant to say. Cary Feb 2016 #98

.+10 840high Feb 2016 #109

The truth hurts Android3.14 Feb 2016 #78

Is that supposed to be directed at me? Cary Feb 2016 #86

Who is the candidate accepting corporate funding? Android3.14 Feb 2016 #91

You think "it is the fundamental weakness..." Cary Feb 2016 #95

With that post, you illustrate a fundamental flaw, not just a weakness Android3.14 Feb 2016 #104

I haven't insulted anyone. Cary Feb 2016 #106

The fundamental flaw in your argument is the assumption Android3.14 Feb 2016 #110

I have not insulted you. Period. Cary Feb 2016 #113

What a bizarre response Android3.14 Feb 2016 #114

I thought you said you were not going to insult me? Cary Feb 2016 #117

Noting something is bizarre is only an insult if you take it as one Android3.14 Feb 2016 #125

^^^THIS TOO^^^ beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #96

Explain to me why they should care about you? Cary Feb 2016 #97

Or you can answer the question. Cary Feb 2016 #107

K&R asuhornets Feb 2016 #81

Where's the "nasty" part? He's questioning her capacity to do more than act liberal occasionally. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #94

What's so horrible about the idea that we have 2 excellent candidates? Cary Feb 2016 #105

I don't see 2 excellent candidates. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #111

So if you don't get what you want when you want it you take your ball and you go home Cary Feb 2016 #112

No. I always vote. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #116

So if you don't get your way you will vote for Trump, Cruz, Rubio, ... Cary Feb 2016 #119

Fortunately, my ballot comes with more than two choices if that's what happens. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #121

Yes, yes, .... Cary Feb 2016 #123

Why should I be satisfied? Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #129

Isn't this the same Tad BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #102

Pretty shady. Bernie's great. However Tad Devine is a shit-head IMHO emulatorloo Feb 2016 #103

Why shouldn't Democrats 840high Feb 2016 #108

No one said Democrats shouldn't question other Democrats Cary Feb 2016 #115

A Real Dem party does not have 840high Feb 2016 #118

Nonsense Cary Feb 2016 #120

Yes, a nasty low blow. n/t DesertRat Feb 2016 #126

I certainly question her ability to appoint someone re: campaign finance reform. basselope Feb 2016 #127

They love to use the "trust" word all the time. ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2016 #132

No no no Cary Feb 2016 #133

It's all moot ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2016 #135

Poor, poor Hillary. The victim who would be President. frylock Feb 2016 #134

What nonsense. Classic straw man argument. thesquanderer Feb 2016 #136

Yep--Top Sanders Advisor Should Be Fired By Sanders, IMO! MADem Feb 2016 #137

Bernie doesn't have a legal background. ecstatic Feb 2016 #138

AND 4 good reason, since she willing to give away a woman's right to choose, god know who she'd pick krawhitham Feb 2016 #139