2016 Postmortem

bjo59

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37. I don't think they can afford to care right now. Number 1 goal is to keep Bernie out.

Wed May 25, 2016, 04:18 PM

May 2016

They figure the rest will sort itself out as it always seems to have done in the past. I'm sure Obama's advisors have figured out how they'll respond in the worst case scenario. However, Obama wants that TPP passed more than anything else right now and it is absolutely certain that if Bernie Sanders were to get into the White House, he would never sign off on it while Hillary Clinton (or any other last minute Democratic replacement) would sign off in a heartbeat. They all have to actively support Clinton - the current alternative is unthinkable. (Of course it's not only the TPP - Sanders would also threaten the ongoing regime-change agenda which is a problem that is more pressing than the possibility of looking like somebody who was bamboozled by the person he appointed as Secretary of State.)

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Look. All the top Democrats KNEW this IG info was coming. [View all] grasswire May 2016 OP

oh you forgot to post what laws were broken. olh well nt msongs May 2016 #1

Yeah, I noticed that little detail seemed to be missing. nt procon May 2016 #30

How about using a little research and a little common sense. Too close for comfort for sure. highprincipleswork May 2016 #56

This. The report said nothing about... scscholar May 2016 #58

Do you think it might be because they all know this is a total nonissue? auntpurl May 2016 #2

Exactly. This screams Occam's Razor. Garrett78 May 2016 #4

We are so far beyond a "total nonissue" that your comment is laughable. morningfog May 2016 #17

From the OP: Garrett78 May 2016 #24

So according to you, they're all willing to risk their political reputations and legacy auntpurl May 2016 #36

I didn't say that, either. morningfog May 2016 #39

It is a non issue in that Hillary is not going to be indicted auntpurl May 2016 #40

You should read the report. morningfog May 2016 #41

So tired of this mistake. Fawke Em May 2016 #57

"Is she the only SoS who's done this?" Yes. She is the only SoS to set up her own, private, Peace Patriot May 2016 #81

Really sorry, I didn't read this auntpurl May 2016 #82

Aw, that's okay! Your "head in the sand" attitude is typical of Clinton supporters-- Peace Patriot May 2016 #84

Wonderfully good explanation why we should care karynnj May 2016 #85

They start with the conclusion, and then zing-zag backwards as necessary. JoePhilly May 2016 #79

They know about Whitewater too!!! OMG!!!!!! nt LexVegas May 2016 #3

I think Boxer is so invested in a woman becoming President Press Virginia May 2016 #5

I just can't imagine Hillary doing yoga. grasswire May 2016 #9

Oh come onnnn...she's probably got a mat and headband Press Virginia May 2016 #10

She can e-mail about Yoga, she thinks cool. bahrbearian May 2016 #18

I don't think she was too worried about the yoga, wedding or funeral emails. I think she was worried 2cannan May 2016 #23

Bingo! HooptieWagon May 2016 #27

I question anyone's judgment Aerows May 2016 #77

They believed the American people should not be deprived of oasis May 2016 #6

"Good boy, Bronco" Warren DeMontague May 2016 #32

I'm not at all sure they knew everything. In fact, I'd be surprised if they did. winter is coming May 2016 #7

I agree with this. I'd bet they simply didn't understand the ramifications here riderinthestorm May 2016 #11

Comey's a Republican, but I haven't seen any hint that he's partisan. winter is coming May 2016 #12

don't forget, according to the report there was a blackout on discussion of her emails (p,43 or 44) floppyboo May 2016 #47

they thought they could knock Sanders out before this, that the trendline MisterP May 2016 #8

I think they wanted Sanders out, so just in case they could slip Biden in. bahrbearian May 2016 #15

All the top Democrats know that Emailgate is wishful fairy-clapping Tarc May 2016 #13

You should read the report: morningfog May 2016 #21

He should see a doctor hootinholler May 2016 #26

LOLOL grasswire May 2016 #34

It'll be the whole chorus "I made a Mistake" bahrbearian May 2016 #14

Total right wing crap Demsrule86 May 2016 #16

Yeah! And sexist! JudyM May 2016 #19

HERE: morningfog May 2016 #20

From 3 hours ago... Is that fresh enough for you? Melissa G May 2016 #22

The funniest part of that story is that 516 morons liked Brian Fallon's explanation tweet. floriduck May 2016 #80

Oh please, the drama. JackRiddler May 2016 #25

Probably because they know nothing would be done about it. passiveporcupine May 2016 #28

ready to nominate Biden at Convention---sources amborin May 2016 #29

Establishment candidate whose '08 run never got off the ground? winter is coming May 2016 #48

There's a difference between a policy and a law. She broke no laws. CrowCityDem May 2016 #31

Nope, the laws on keeping state secrets and confindetial materials are clear: Betty Karlson May 2016 #46

Nothing was labeled classified at the time. CrowCityDem May 2016 #49

So it was designated classified after it had already been in the public domain? Betty Karlson May 2016 #50

That's exactly right. It happens all the time. CrowCityDem May 2016 #66

again: inane. Betty Karlson May 2016 #70

It's a well known fact that material gets classified after the fact. Stop denying reality. CrowCityDem May 2016 #73

- said someone who supports the weakest remaining candidate (in GE match-ups). eom Betty Karlson May 2016 #74

The SoS is trained to ID classified info, whether it's marked or not. frylock May 2016 #54

that is damning information, indeed. Betty Karlson May 2016 #71

the bastards that sold us out in 2004 and refused to fight for a fair election are the same bastards boomer55 May 2016 #33

good point grasswire May 2016 #35

Pushing? fun n serious May 2016 #52

I don't think they can afford to care right now. Number 1 goal is to keep Bernie out. bjo59 May 2016 #37

yes, we have been talking about the entities Bernie is fighting. grasswire May 2016 #44

Obama will say what most of us have been saying for some time now: let the voters decide. randome May 2016 #38

Outrageous. Outrageous. grasswire May 2016 #43

Voters get to decide if there is any merit to the accusations. randome May 2016 #62

Your thesis only works if voters are fully informed. grasswire May 2016 #72

Maybe we can start doing that for high-profile murder cases as well. frylock May 2016 #59

The voters don't see any merit to the accusations. That's what it comes down to. randome May 2016 #64

Clueless... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #42

Same with the Human Rights Campaign: how did they feel when she started praising Nancy Reagan? Betty Karlson May 2016 #45

Low Level Dems need to learn the rules of the party fun n serious May 2016 #51

The above post was brought to you by Tin Ears: Betty Karlson May 2016 #53

Especially since they want to over turn the will of the voters just to get their way. fun n serious May 2016 #55

Try "who else are ya gonna vote for" - it was the entitlement's greatest hit in 2014. Betty Karlson May 2016 #63

It amounts to a big nothing Demsrule86 May 2016 #60

I can't wait for the FBI's recommendation. frylock May 2016 #61

Obama is the one I don't get. BillZBubb May 2016 #65

It's a complicated incestuous pileup Hydra May 2016 #69

They wouldn't if Bernie weren't her only opponent. stillwaiting May 2016 #67

She is ABOVE the law because she knows where the bodies are buried. nt mhatrw May 2016 #68

It will destroy the party if she win the nomination and loses to Trump. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #75

Betcha they would need drag net to gather all the many people doing this getting past antiquated seabeyond May 2016 #76

Perhaps because if someone opposes Hillary the Clinton Machine will roll right over them. spin May 2016 #78