2016 Postmortem

Agschmid

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21. Please skip the personal insult, it does nothing for your argument.

Reply to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #18)

Tue Mar 15, 2016, 12:22 PM

Mar 2016

And again it wasn't illegal in Mass. The AG pretty much made that clear.

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Bill Clinton invading polling places AGAIN!--OHIO & ILLINOIS! [View all] pinebox Mar 2016 OP

Seems like it's not illegal. Agschmid Mar 2016 #1

It's illegal in Mass, but the Clintons are above the law. So for them it's ok. magical thyme Mar 2016 #56

So if Hillary wins Ohio and Illinois, is it Bill's doing? 6chars Mar 2016 #79

Would that change whether it was right or wrong? daleanime Mar 2016 #93

No one said it was illegal. riversedge Mar 2016 #151

Well, it is certainly inconsiderate and rude. earthside Mar 2016 #80

Even if he doesn't violate the letter of the law loyalsister Mar 2016 #138

I Read That If You Violate That Law, (in the town in MA).... gordyfl Mar 2016 #122

He can afford that, but he won't have to. Agschmid Mar 2016 #134

no, but i filed a formal complaint with the MA AG ellennelle Mar 2016 #126

yeah, they were told to stop ellennelle Mar 2016 #135

Report it to the Sanders Campaign desmiller Mar 2016 #2

Oh FFS Bill! He did learn from MA! Why change the winning formula? Jeez, to think I liked the guy! thereismore Mar 2016 #3

It is not illegal and you look silly saying so. riversedge Mar 2016 #4

I urge Bill Clintin to try this in California nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #6

But it's not... Agschmid Mar 2016 #14

Try to keep up nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #18

Please skip the personal insult, it does nothing for your argument. Agschmid Mar 2016 #21

It was illegal in Mass. Kentonio Mar 2016 #22

Says who?? show your proof. riversedge Mar 2016 #24

That's not accurate. Agschmid Mar 2016 #25

Maybe you should have read your own link. Kentonio Mar 2016 #66

I did read my link. And the state says it wasn't illegal. Agschmid Mar 2016 #73

As I originally said, it was illegal and they chose not to enforce the law. Kentonio Mar 2016 #108

We disagree here. Agschmid Mar 2016 #115

maybe it is not but it sure isn't right and tells me that he has little or no integrity . unapatriciated Mar 2016 #157

There's only one potential item to disagree on Kentonio Mar 2016 #163

His actions were not illegal in Mass. Agschmid Mar 2016 #164

I showed you the law. If he was there to solicit votes, he was breaking the law. Kentonio Mar 2016 #170

I showed you what the AG said. Agschmid Mar 2016 #171

The AG can say anything he pleases. Kentonio Mar 2016 #172

Again, I said, CALIFORNIA nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #26

No, the AG decided it was politically expedient angrychair Mar 2016 #36

I know this is illega in CA nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #42

Dream on. Agschmid Mar 2016 #75

Redirect from the point angrychair Mar 2016 #117

No it's not a "redirect" you brought it up. Agschmid Mar 2016 #119

First, I read Clinton group posts angrychair Mar 2016 #145

... Agschmid Mar 2016 #148

Damned illegal in Pennsylvania, as well. Divernan Mar 2016 #92

I'd pay to watch that and yes my camera would be rolling nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #95

Even illegal in Florida classykaren Mar 2016 #118

Since you KNOW IT'S ILLEGAL... brooklynite Mar 2016 #114

Well the state requires 150 feet nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #116

You apparently didn't watch the video where he was standing outside... brooklynite Mar 2016 #123

You mean the video of him inside a polling station last election? nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #132

The one in Massachusetts? That wasn't illegal either? brooklynite Mar 2016 #136

Yes, yes it was nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #140

I have the Commonwealth Secretary's assertion that no violation occurred... brooklynite Mar 2016 #142

I have the knownedlge of how this works too nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #144

But you have more than my word... brooklynite Mar 2016 #146

Cute nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #147

If he does it in California, who's going to stop him? JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2016 #81

Well I know this will be run by many media nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #85

Rules are for the little people jfern Mar 2016 #173

Oh and Bill doesn't look silly in a polling place on OH. bkkyosemite Mar 2016 #8

It is illegal and you look silly not knowing the law. pinebox Mar 2016 #10

Laws should be for EVERYONE! We don't have royalty in this country. senz Mar 2016 #33

Precisely pinebox Mar 2016 #35

god, he's obnoxious renate Mar 2016 #34

I know! senz Mar 2016 #39

Is there proof he was behind the flags, assuming they were erected? LonePirate Mar 2016 #137

He was INSIDE the building as shown on TV pinebox Mar 2016 #150

That is not against the law. Observers are allowed per the law posted in this thread. LonePirate Mar 2016 #155

It is illegal pinebox Mar 2016 #156

Observing is not illegal and is permitted by the law. LonePirate Mar 2016 #159

Its illegal in Ohio. RiverLover Mar 2016 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Land of Enchantment Mar 2016 #20

I'd say you do , for that file path that has your name in it. nt pkdu Mar 2016 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author retrowire Mar 2016 #105

So it's not illegal. Plucketeer Mar 2016 #98

Hey! Didn't you know Land of Enchantment Mar 2016 #5

Rules are for thee; not me. Clinton Rule #1. TexasMommaWithAHat Mar 2016 #7

Go Big Dog!!! NCTraveler Mar 2016 #9

One might think that people AT a polling place are sufficiently excited to have turned out to vote jberryhill Mar 2016 #16

Not necessarily. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #23

A great memory? greymouse Mar 2016 #97

They aren't preventing anyone from voting. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #99

You talk about progressive change and Bill Clinton like they have anything to do with each other. Gene Debs Mar 2016 #100

The Democratic Party is the vehicle for progressive change. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #104

The Democratic Party hasn't been a vehicle for progressive change in thirty years, at least. If Gene Debs Mar 2016 #121

This sentiment makes me feel ill. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #107

If that's the case, then you must adore senz Mar 2016 #19

If that's the case, you must adore... NCTraveler Mar 2016 #32

Ethics are for other people, amiright? LondonReign2 Mar 2016 #61

I'm sure you are always right. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #62

Do you also love our party engaging in illegal activities, as long as it is for the benefit LondonReign2 Mar 2016 #63

No. I was happy to see Uretsky fired even if the damage had been done. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #65

Exactly. Someone associated with Sanders should be fired for ethical LondonReign2 Mar 2016 #67

Love this. Thank you. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #68

No, thank YOU. I always like seeing a Clinton supporter admit they don't give a shit LondonReign2 Mar 2016 #69

How else could they support her? nt vintx Mar 2016 #71

Indeed. I'd like a Hillary supporter to post a "I don't give a shit about ethics LondonReign2 Mar 2016 #72

Invading a polling station isn't "building excitement". Ken Burch Mar 2016 #88

I am so sorry to see this. senz Mar 2016 #12

Hillary is doing the same in NC. nt ncliberal Mar 2016 #13

That was just shown on CNN! pinebox Mar 2016 #15

that's weird renate Mar 2016 #38

I doubt she is and I doubt she voted. SHe just went in there to campaign. morningfog Mar 2016 #53

Planned disruption. senz Mar 2016 #29

The media didn't do their job. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #54

This poor country is so fucked up senz Mar 2016 #58

What's to learn? Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #17

"Ah did not have campaiging relations with that polling place or places." GreatGazoo Mar 2016 #27

Bill Clinton connects with the under 50 crowd about as well Mitt Romney. Carlo Marx Mar 2016 #28

"If the Clinton does it then that means it is not illegal." GoneFishin Mar 2016 #30

Well, of course he learned. He learned that he could do it with impunity. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #31

Why am I not surprised? KPN Mar 2016 #37

Yes, it's like a challenge to Bernie supporters. senz Mar 2016 #43

Is the idea for him to get arrested as a cheesy dirty deed PR stunt? nt Zorra Mar 2016 #40

Not illegal oberliner Mar 2016 #41

That hubristic choie Mar 2016 #44

He's an obnoxious yahoo, that is his true self..n/t monmouth4 Mar 2016 #45

How very Presidential of him. What really saddens me is my ex husband was right. jillan Mar 2016 #46

Your ex was a smart person, like you. senz Mar 2016 #94

The title makes it sound like he's like an invasive species or something. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2016 #47

If I run into him or Hillary on my way to vote today casperthegm Mar 2016 #48

Oh, I hope they both get busted!!! Waiting For Everyman Mar 2016 #49

Whatever it takes to win is the Clinton's motto, All in it together Mar 2016 #50

The rich, famous, and unethical, play by different rules. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #51

Why wouldn't he do it? There were no consequences when he did it last time. nt valerief Mar 2016 #52

Has anyone called the police? Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #55

Think of it this way Madam Mossfern Mar 2016 #57

The former President of the United States is a CREEP! highprincipleswork Mar 2016 #60

There's a reason the Clintons have always been mired in scandals. Marr Mar 2016 #64

If this is true-this is the day Bill fredamae Mar 2016 #70

Same here, fredamae Oilwellian Mar 2016 #78

I had resigned myself fredamae Mar 2016 #83

It is not illegal for HIM. mylye2222 Mar 2016 #74

Here is the video from Chicago xloadiex Mar 2016 #76

Preckwickle doing Rahm's dirty work? alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #82

Shows they don't think they can win without tricks and cheating. . . . . just like the GOP pdsimdars Mar 2016 #87

Right, the only way to win is to influence the voting at ONE SINGLE polling place... brooklynite Mar 2016 #131

49 comments and not one is positive questionseverything Mar 2016 #143

Laws don't apply to aristocracy. nt WDIM Mar 2016 #77

So, it's illegal according to an anonymous twitter handle brooklynite Mar 2016 #84

See post #20. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #89

Show me the evidence that he violated the "no electioneering" boundary brooklynite Mar 2016 #109

The conspiratorial, persecution complex suffering, excuse hunting crowd here needs no proof! LonePirate Mar 2016 #160

There were no consequences in Mass, why not keep doing it? Avalux Mar 2016 #86

Got any proof other than that tweet? book_worm Mar 2016 #90

It's all over the news dorkzilla Mar 2016 #103

"It's all over the news" that he's been campaigning? Good to know... brooklynite Mar 2016 #110

WTF? Another example of Bill's 'In your face' attitude. jalan48 Mar 2016 #91

Why the hell would he have learned anything? It's not like there were any consequences in MA. Gene Debs Mar 2016 #96

...because what he did wasn't illegal? brooklynite Mar 2016 #112

Once again... proving the Clintons are corrupt and shameless. Should NEVER be in power again. AzDar Mar 2016 #101

Of course he didn't 'learn' anything from MA. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #102

Maybe "no sanctions were imposed on him" because he didn't violate the rules? brooklynite Mar 2016 #111

Behavior is illegal or legal irrespective of whether a DA chooses to prosecute. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #158

Yes I would. And legality is determined by hard evidence. Would you agree? brooklynite Mar 2016 #165

Yep. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #166

So anyone who signed a petition demanding action based on.. brooklynite Mar 2016 #167

That does not mean Bill's behavior was legal. I think you know that too. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #168

Clinton Foundation donors got weapons deals From Hillary Clinton's state department fbc Mar 2016 #106

this should get recs and a lot of attention - cyberpj Mar 2016 #113

Not 'charged,' so clearly doesn't think it's illegal. elleng Mar 2016 #120

WTF!?!?! KauaiK Mar 2016 #124

Were there any consequences in MA? ananda Mar 2016 #125

Should there be consequences for something that's not a violation of the rules? brooklynite Mar 2016 #128

It just made him a little more careful this time dorkzilla Mar 2016 #133

So funny how some people are saying "it's totes legal" - even if that is technically true... dorkzilla Mar 2016 #127

I just called the WH and asked that the President stop this jwirr Mar 2016 #129

Tell us how... brooklynite Mar 2016 #139

Good gawd...Damned Clintons! SoapBox Mar 2016 #130

Well, I guess we've identified our conspiracy theory for the evening... brooklynite Mar 2016 #141

"This needs to be taken care of NOW." the OP will take care of it you know riversedge Mar 2016 #152

I've guess we've identified the one Clinton supporter pinebox Mar 2016 #154

I wish I could take back... 99Forever Mar 2016 #149

Ditto n/t Bjornsdotter Mar 2016 #153

What did he do illeagal? How was he in doc03 Mar 2016 #161

Strictly illegal in this case, probably not. Tacky, definitely so. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2016 #162

fucking liars and cheaters. what more needs to be said. those berningman Mar 2016 #169

More radical nonsensical hyperbole. Yawn. RBInMaine Mar 2016 #174