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MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
74. Well, they're welcome to their bitter hopes, I guess.
Fri Jun 10, 2016, 03:58 PM
Jun 2016

I'm going to be busy, soon, working to defeat Trump and elect our first woman President. By November, I'll be 71 years old. It will do my old heart good to have helped elect both a black man and a woman as Democratic Presidents. Yes, it will.

Others can cry all the bitter tears they can muster. As David Byrne sang, "I ain't got time for that now..."

Ben Gawzi lather rinse repeat leftofcool Jun 2016 #1
I wouldn't go that far yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #36
You cropped the title and I don't believe it was for lack of space DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #2
Sorry. I used "investigation" instead of "probe". My mistake for being human. Doesn't change the floriduck Jun 2016 #3
And, you left out the small bit about this being a GOP quote, not one of those newsy facts... brooklynite Jun 2016 #6
Chew on that part. floriduck Jun 2016 #7
PROBE?!? That changes everything!! GaYellowDawg Jun 2016 #93
Wow. Lucinda Jun 2016 #85
Comey in a televised address said it was an "investigation" Samantha Jun 2016 #88
Well DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #91
So let me get this right, you felt the need to point out the GOP quote Kentonio Jun 2016 #99
I cited the opinion of the former director of the criminal division of the Justice Department. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #101
No, you cited the opinion of the current vice Presidential pick of the Libertarian party. Kentonio Jun 2016 #105
It is of no moment unless you think the two are mutually exclusive. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #107
Oh I see, you only have a problem with people using right wing opinion pieces Kentonio Jun 2016 #119
You go with John Cornyn. I will go with William Weld. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #130
Well that's both bizarre and deely unpleasant. Kentonio Jun 2016 #135
I only gain pleasure from the misfortune of others when their pleasure is derived from the ... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #136
There is no justification for ever revelling in others pain. Kentonio Jun 2016 #149
Dear Ones, okasha Jun 2016 #145
If you have a genuine interest in this subject, look up "criminal negligence" in the penal code(eom) Samantha Jun 2016 #144
Good catch Sam, thank you saidsimplesimon Jun 2016 #103
This isn't LBN. notadmblnd Jun 2016 #108
Did I say it was? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #109
You were complaining about the title. The only place the title is required to be exact is LBN notadmblnd Jun 2016 #110
I was complaining about the deception. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #112
No deception. Poster provided a link notadmblnd Jun 2016 #117
Since you are part of the same cohort your witness is tainted by bias. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #120
You can't claim no bias either notadmblnd Jun 2016 #125
I readily admit my bias but I am not the one who deceptively edited a title... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #127
Kick & Rec!!!!!!!!!!!!! still_one Jun 2016 #151
Damn bravenak Jun 2016 #113
Sister, when all you have is animus toward our nominee the whole world looks like an indictment. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #114
The GOP has been howling and begging to find something to stop her with for years bravenak Jun 2016 #115
They hate her because they ain't her. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #116
This must be killing them on the inside bravenak Jun 2016 #118
Success is the best revenge. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #121
I cannot wait until Obama helps her resettle into the whitehouse bravenak Jun 2016 #122
And since he's living in DC I hope they have weekly lunches. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #124
We really live in interesting times!! bravenak Jun 2016 #128
I am on my third book about the Obamas and the Clintons. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #131
Seems like they made up rather QUICKLY after the last primary bravenak Jun 2016 #132
I believe that is why African Americans were so quick to re-embrace her and Bill. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #133
I missed it, I was out, but I set a recording bravenak Jun 2016 #134
He got a send off like a head of state. It was only fitting. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #137
There's not going to be an indictment nor a recommendation for one. MineralMan Jun 2016 #4
That's not for you or me to decide. But we now have confirmation it is a criminal investigation. floriduck Jun 2016 #8
Of course it's not. It's not for "former FBI" people MineralMan Jun 2016 #12
Reminds me of the song Wishin' and Hopin' by Dusty Springfield. Those were the days. floriduck Jun 2016 #16
Well, "thinkin' and prayin'" for an indictment also reminds me MineralMan Jun 2016 #19
I said you can think what you want. Have at it as it means zero. floriduck Jun 2016 #26
Applies to you as well emulatorloo Jun 2016 #40
Exactly. I'm not the one in denial. floriduck Jun 2016 #42
More accurately mythology Jun 2016 #86
It's a noble effort Mineral Man charlyvi Jun 2016 #69
Well, they're welcome to their bitter hopes, I guess. MineralMan Jun 2016 #74
It wasn't confirmation. He probably misspoke scscholar Jun 2016 #78
No , we do not. apcalc Jun 2016 #111
I admire you MineralMan tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #17
Thanks! MineralMan Jun 2016 #20
Thank you DUgosh Jun 2016 #28
"If the Secretary does it, it's not a crime" yodermon Jun 2016 #35
Please do not imply that I used the words you quoted. MineralMan Jun 2016 #39
I wasn't quoting you. I was paraphrasing another famous quote yodermon Jun 2016 #82
Use your own words. Don't distort mine. Thanks. MineralMan Jun 2016 #83
It's never a good thing to talk in absolutes NWCorona Jun 2016 #87
Nonsense, Nixon ran (and won) while Watergate was still under investigation. Kentonio Jun 2016 #104
Taking our talking points directly from the RNC now are we? vdogg Jun 2016 #5
It's all interpretation. You spin your way and I'll quote what was said by the Press Secretary. floriduck Jun 2016 #9
Funny how you, Fox News and the repubs have the same "interpretation" onenote Jun 2016 #98
It is sad to see self proclaimed progressives carrying water for the right wing. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #10
This isn't RW pinebox Jun 2016 #11
John Cornyn and Fox News are right wing. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #22
The FBI however isn't a RW org pinebox Jun 2016 #31
Well if you do the crime, you should do the time. That's an honorable position to take rather than floriduck Jun 2016 #23
I will defer to the former director of the criminal division of the Justice Department DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #25
Then you are at odds with Mineral Man. He said he'd not believe any former investigator. floriduck Jun 2016 #27
Weld is the former director of the criminal division of the Justice Department DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #29
But if an indictment is recommended and the DOJ declines, shit will hit the fan. floriduck Jun 2016 #44
Asked and answered... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #47
And so the shit hits the fan? justiceischeap Jun 2016 #52
FBI is not rw. We want the 840high Jun 2016 #37
Please see Post 25. Thank you in advance. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #46
I trust Comey. 840high Jun 2016 #50
I trust the wisdom of the former director of the criminal division of the Justice Department: DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #54
no ya don't Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #61
That tells me a lot about you. 840high Jun 2016 #72
I see it every time Dems support TPP, Fracking KXL, Wall Street, Payday Lenders, Prisons. TheBlackAdder Jun 2016 #43
.+1 840high Jun 2016 #102
I disagree. It's sad to see Democrats shilling for someone who refuses libdem4life Jun 2016 #97
Credit where credit is due Hav Jun 2016 #13
I have no issue with Obama's endorsement, nor Elizabeth Warren's, Joe Biden's or Nancy Pelosi's. floriduck Jun 2016 #24
you wrote the title as if she was a definite target of the inquiry instead of a witness bigtree Jun 2016 #38
Talk about lather, rinse and repeat. The FBI just runs around libdem4life Jun 2016 #48
the emails have zero to do with corporatism bigtree Jun 2016 #53
Yeah, right. Talk to the FBI. I think you might rethink your definitions. libdem4life Jun 2016 #59
It continues. Juicy_Bellows Jun 2016 #73
That's why I pray for a speedy conclusion. However, it seems there is libdem4life Jun 2016 #94
There is a mountain to hide, of that I have no doubt. Juicy_Bellows Jun 2016 #95
the FBI hasn't declared anyone the target of a criminal inquiry bigtree Jun 2016 #77
More parsing words. Under Investigation. Period. The end. libdem4life Jun 2016 #96
OMG tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #14
"How long is this shit going to last? " DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #21
FSU Alum here as well! tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #57
Down the street from Governor's Square Mall... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #60
Unfortunately, I didn't... tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #65
Government...I wasn't smart enough for the "hard" sciences. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #68
Me neither... tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #71
He said he didn't. I saw the interview...he was pissed at even being asked. libdem4life Jun 2016 #49
Not a chance an idictment is coming LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #15
"GOP: Obama endorsement undercuts Clinton FBI probe" - nice editing job. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #18
5 days until the John Cornyn/Fox News 'progressives' enhance geek tragedy Jun 2016 #30
We're not leaving. We like to know what our primary opponents are up to. I'll read and not post. floriduck Jun 2016 #32
If you use their talking points as your own, are they really your opponents? -nt- Lord Magus Jun 2016 #33
The primaries are over onenote Jun 2016 #92
I don't get it. With all the talk about his caring about his legacy this is one huge puzzlement. Skwmom Jun 2016 #34
Very much so. yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #45
He's over a barrel. He's cast in with the "there they go again and we libdem4life Jun 2016 #56
Good points yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #58
Even Dems cover stuff up Skink Jun 2016 #66
Interesting point. libdem4life Jun 2016 #70
Pardon Me! jamese777 Jun 2016 #81
Nixon got a sweet pardon and only had a Congressional investigation. gordianot Jun 2016 #153
1. It isn't Obama talking about his legacy. randome Jun 2016 #51
It most definitely is about his legacy. She's been a thorn in his side libdem4life Jun 2016 #63
Jury Results TheBlackAdder Jun 2016 #41
Juror #1 fancies himself a tough guy. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #62
I noticed the last few words of Juror 1...didn't really read it until it was libdem4life Jun 2016 #67
Juror #1 needs to be removed from jury duty TwilightZone Jun 2016 #75
Agreed Dem2 Jun 2016 #76
Nothing in that article (Fox News Source???) indicates any such thing. Wishful thinking on your part Lil Missy Jun 2016 #55
You might have noted that you're repeating the FOX News/Repub spin onenote Jun 2016 #64
There are six things the Lord hates, DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #79
OMG...Quoting the Bible for Hillary. That's a new one. libdem4life Jun 2016 #100
Did you notice that every single one of those describes Hillary? senz Jun 2016 #138
My thought exactly. floriduck Jun 2016 #141
Um, yeah, she does. And it's not those in the Bubble on this board. libdem4life Jun 2016 #147
I tried hard to avoid it...it was so obvious...thus, the double take. libdem4life Jun 2016 #146
Is there anyone naive enough... jamese777 Jun 2016 #80
Agree, but wait till the Reich gets its hands on this shit Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #90
That Goes On in Every Administration jamese777 Jun 2016 #129
Wrong, It's exclating Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #150
The oligarchy WILL protect it's investment Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #84
The Most Exclusive Club in the Political Oligarchy jamese777 Jun 2016 #89
The oligarchs either have or serve great wealth. senz Jun 2016 #140
Wow jamese777 Jun 2016 #142
Your idol makes as much in ONE HOUR as you claim Bernie makes in a YEAR. senz Jun 2016 #143
I find it hard to believe MFM008 Jun 2016 #106
William of Ockham would heartily agree. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #123
He's not risking much. If she's indicted he can just say senz Jun 2016 #139
Yes. He's made it very clear he "knows nothing about it." libdem4life Jun 2016 #148
SO WHAT? libodem Jun 2016 #126
tick tock.. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #152
I don't think that kind of right wing opinion belongs here, that HC gets off because of the Obama Todays_Illusion Jun 2016 #154
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