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azmom

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117. It's still a damn racket. N/t

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Hillary Clinton is Hosting a Dinner for the DNC. The admission price? $33,400. [View all] SoapBox Nov 2015 OP

your soul? bowens43 Nov 2015 #1

Good, Hillary is working hard to make sure the Dem's keep lewebley3 Nov 2015 #56

Yes, let's sell ourselves.... daleanime Nov 2015 #65

Yes, my responses are very logical: I you know where I stand: like Hillary lewebley3 Nov 2015 #75

So what questions are we allowed to ask Hillary? daleanime Nov 2015 #90

LOL! Plucketeer Nov 2015 #93

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #115

It takes money to get elected: Its mothers milk to politics lewebley3 Nov 2015 #161

She's not going to floriduck Nov 2015 #127

The 1% Taking Care Of The 1% cantbeserious Nov 2015 #2

You might try re-reading the article, and seeing where that money is going to go. MADem Nov 2015 #18

And as usual, they'll use it exclusively on New Dems, Blue Dogs, and Third-Wayers. Fuddnik Nov 2015 #22

Cough. You might want to look at the funding stream for SANDERS (I-VT) 2006 Senate Campaign. MADem Nov 2015 #48

One person's "helping out his fellow Democrats" is another person's "buying support." A Simple Game Nov 2015 #28

Talk to Bernie about that--he had his hand out in 2006, does that make it "OK?" nt MADem Nov 2015 #49

One thing I don't understand though is why didn't Hillary A Simple Game Nov 2015 #59

Good grief--she DID support the Democratic candidate. MADem Nov 2015 #82

No, Bernie wasn't the Democratic candidate never was and didn't want to be. A Simple Game Nov 2015 #89

Yes, he WAS. He appeared as a candidate on the Democratic Primary ballot. MADem Nov 2015 #92

Sanders was on the primary ballot because the Democrats wanted to back a winner. A Simple Game Nov 2015 #196

AT LAST. Now you're getting it!! The other candidates were kooks. MADem Nov 2015 #206

And he declined the nomination as a D and ran as an I. The Democratic Party USED him... Luminous Animal Nov 2015 #197

His name was on the Democratic Primary Ballot. He was the "DNC pick." MADem Nov 2015 #202

Of course he knew they ran him. And they knew he would decline. The Democratic Luminous Animal Nov 2015 #203

They used each other. He wouldn't have had enough money without them. nt MADem Nov 2015 #207

He did what Madem described in both his Senate runs. LuvLoogie Nov 2015 #116

He didn't do it. The Democratic Party did it. They put him on the ballot KNOWING Luminous Animal Nov 2015 #199

In fairness, he does show up at DSCC fatc at retreats... brooklynite Nov 2015 #32

Is his hand out? nt MADem Nov 2015 #53

Question to you Brook. LuvLoogie Nov 2015 #124

Thank You.. busterbrown Nov 2015 #36

I think most people feel that way--they'd like the guy a lot better were it not for the vicious POV MADem Nov 2015 #63

Put us all on ignore. Go Bernie. 840high Nov 2015 #121

Nah.. I admire most of you too.. busterbrown Nov 2015 #159

Don't confuse the issue with facts... BooScout Nov 2015 #42

You are MADem: Sanders supporters don't care about facts and details lewebley3 Nov 2015 #61

"His fellow democrates" LOL, good one! eom PosterChild Nov 2015 #194

I am sure there is no quid pro quo for all that moolah.... None at all. peacebird Nov 2015 #3

Good for her... brooklynite Nov 2015 #4

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #5

Most of my money goes to DSCC and DCCC... brooklynite Nov 2015 #31

My broke ass says... NCTraveler Nov 2015 #43

we get the picture questionseverything Nov 2015 #100

Well, now we learn Sanders has cut a deal with Debbie Wasserman Schultz to raise money for MADem Nov 2015 #103

Please see #183 to get an understanding of the "access" brooklynite Nov 2015 #218

If you work for a living, bvar22 Nov 2015 #104

You'd better write to Bernie Sanders, then--he just cut a deal with Debbie Wasserman Schultz to MADem Nov 2015 #114

Deals are a part of politics, even with scummy, almost Republican people like DWS. bvar22 Nov 2015 #123

Sure--your donations from now on to Bernie will be shared with Debbie and crew. MADem Nov 2015 #129

I have a call in to the Bernie Campaign, bvar22 Nov 2015 #154

Bernie's a member of the establishment, now. He's separating from his insurgent supporters, MADem Nov 2015 #157

So you walked back your claim that my donations to Sanders bvar22 Nov 2015 #219

Going forward, they will be. As the links describe. You can read, can't you? MADem Nov 2015 #220

Ooooo. You put cartoons in this post. bvar22 Nov 2015 #221

I did--I thought they'd be helpful, since you have so much trouble clicking links and reading them! MADem Nov 2015 #222

IOKIYABS LuvLoogie Nov 2015 #130

Thanks. Those of us who are on pensions, thank you for aiding the party that cares about us. freshwest Nov 2015 #210

Exactly ! DURHAM D Nov 2015 #6

+1 NurseJackie Nov 2015 #7

Money trumps all for some. azmom Nov 2015 #13

I am astounded that people could (supposedly) read that article and come away with some of the MADem Nov 2015 #20

This thread is both very telling and DURHAM D Nov 2015 #24

Well, it kind of proves what a lot of us have thought for awhile. MADem Nov 2015 #98

Your posts are always such a pleasure to read! freshwest Nov 2015 #211

Baloney. zentrum Nov 2015 #57

You get nowhere without money. This is but one aspect of the strategy. MADem Nov 2015 #164

This is sadly true in our complex society of hundreds of millions. The vision of the Norman Rockwell freshwest Nov 2015 #213

All fair points!!!! nt MADem Nov 2015 #214

I just wish it were not so. I do go to meetings and meet those who are real people and want to help. freshwest Nov 2015 #217

How do you pay for that? mythology Nov 2015 #172

Very sad... zentrum Nov 2015 #209

You didn't answer the question. Your father isn't running for POTUS or any office. MADem Nov 2015 #212

That expensive dinner was zentrum Nov 2015 #224

Sanders people think politics doesn't require money lewebley3 Nov 2015 #64

He's got money. zentrum Nov 2015 #208

Wouldn't it be nice if MORE DEMOCRATS spent some time and energy helping other Democrats? MADem Nov 2015 #8

Well said...nt SidDithers Nov 2015 #12

Good Dems bash other Dems! JoePhilly Nov 2015 #17

Some of these comments are embarrassing for the writers--they're either so INVESTED in their POTUS MADem Nov 2015 #21

Is that per person or per question fredamae Nov 2015 #9

I'm sure you want an honest answer, rather than just an excuse to vent... brooklynite Nov 2015 #37

Thank you for clarifying. n/t fredamae Nov 2015 #76

Hillary is getting like Carly Fiorina Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2015 #10

Carly is raising money fir other Dems?? JoePhilly Nov 2015 #16

Ha ha ha ha ha!!! Who knew? MADem Nov 2015 #23

Bernie azmom Nov 2015 #11

You do realize that you are saying DURHAM D Nov 2015 #19

no no my dear... retrowire Nov 2015 #26

This is not Anit-Establishment Underground. DURHAM D Nov 2015 #27

And yet we have so many McCain voters... Scootaloo Nov 2015 #68

I'm sorry retrowire Nov 2015 #81

"Underground" means anti-establishment. bvar22 Nov 2015 #138

I think you are the one who is behind the curve. MADem Nov 2015 #33

that's a cute spin dear. retrowire Nov 2015 #80

That "dear" schtick makes you look like a real ass, you know. You've been told by others before MADem Nov 2015 #109

lmao been told before? retrowire Nov 2015 #146

If you're not the "dear" tosser, I do apologize. MADem Nov 2015 #152

I'm still sorry for being a sucky person to you. n/t retrowire Nov 2015 #187

We're fine. Take care of yourself. nt MADem Nov 2015 #188

I think we're seeing evidence of lashing out. MADem Nov 2015 #29

Thank you... Hepburn Nov 2015 #47

Indeed--nothing says "HOPE FOR THE FUTURE" like "FUCK THIS SHIT." MADem Nov 2015 #52

Better that what Hillary has... Hepburn Nov 2015 #60

Ahhh, the lame little laundry list! MADem Nov 2015 #70

Yeah, tell someone who lost a loved one in Iraq... Hepburn Nov 2015 #83

Yes, anyone who voted to fund that conflict has blood on his hands. MADem Nov 2015 #113

Fuck this shit! azmom Nov 2015 #72

Let them eat cake! Hepburn Nov 2015 #84

Exactly. #bowdowntohillary azmom Nov 2015 #86

Good to see you're finally getting the spirit! MADem Nov 2015 #120

Hillary looks GREAT in that pic! nt MADem Nov 2015 #118

Oh, no! ROTFLMAO. Hey, I needed that! freshwest Nov 2015 #215

Did you read that somewhere? azmom Nov 2015 #46

How much is Bernie raising for Democrats.... Historic NY Nov 2015 #14

Looks like Bernie is gonna have to start earning his keep! He's in bed with the DNC now... MADem Nov 2015 #142

Good. Someone's gotta raise funds to defeat GOP. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #15

*opens wallet* retrowire Nov 2015 #25

If Bernie wins the nomination you can thank Hillary for the money raised for down-ticket Dems. Metric System Nov 2015 #34

East Hampton, NYC UglyGreed Nov 2015 #30

That money will be spent where all of the regular people live. That's the point. MADem Nov 2015 #40

Really? UglyGreed Nov 2015 #55

We're talking about fundraising for political campaigns, not houses. MADem Nov 2015 #131

I thought you said it would help regular UglyGreed Nov 2015 #133

Yes--regular people in districts in Ohio and CA and PA and who knows where.... MADem Nov 2015 #137

The problem is there is no good representation UglyGreed Nov 2015 #141

Well, Bernie is going to join Hillary and give money to all those downticket races, through the DNC MADem Nov 2015 #143

I stand by my statement UglyGreed Nov 2015 #147

Well, if raising money for the DNC is "selling out," Sanders has sold out. He's in bed with "DWS" MADem Nov 2015 #148

You see races mean nothing UglyGreed Nov 2015 #151

Apparently you are in DIRE need of a civics class. MADem Nov 2015 #155

LOL only one UglyGreed Nov 2015 #158

Social security and medicare are "New Democrat" ideas? Who knew? MADem Nov 2015 #166

Ah you did not read that correctly UglyGreed Nov 2015 #170

You didn't make the point properly. nt MADem Nov 2015 #171

But you are UglyGreed Nov 2015 #173

You do a very poor job of this, you know. MADem Nov 2015 #176

I know you have UglyGreed Nov 2015 #179

Your position seems to waver depending on who the candidate is. And your life stories MADem Nov 2015 #181

Which people like myself UglyGreed Nov 2015 #182

You do benefit. Those stupid parties fund candidates downticket, who wouldn't be able to AFFORD to MADem Nov 2015 #190

No you don't understand UglyGreed Nov 2015 #193

No, you don't understand. MADem Nov 2015 #195

Many people feel UglyGreed Nov 2015 #198

You want to feel REALLY "disenfranchised?" We'll tell our silverbacks to stay home and not MADem Nov 2015 #200

. UglyGreed Nov 2015 #160

Your personal anecdotes are not dispositive. MADem Nov 2015 #165

There are many people UglyGreed Nov 2015 #169

The point I was making about laws have nothing to do with your stories. MADem Nov 2015 #175

There ya go UglyGreed Nov 2015 #184

The one with the word salad is you--you keep straying from the topic with personal anecdotes. MADem Nov 2015 #192

Well, one of my 10,000 sq. ft. summer homes is there... Hepburn Nov 2015 #41

Before I became disabled UglyGreed Nov 2015 #67

Hey watch out underpants Nov 2015 #125

corruption is good! Doctor_J Nov 2015 #35

Welcome, One-Percent! Hepburn Nov 2015 #38

Simple question: how would YOU fund your 50 State strategy? brooklynite Nov 2015 #39

With the people who count and not the 1% Hepburn Nov 2015 #44

How, though? That's a non-answer. Where's the money coming from? MADem Nov 2015 #139

They're called coat tails... SidDithers Nov 2015 #45

If it makes you feel better. azmom Nov 2015 #50

but what about all the down ballot Socialists? redstateblues Nov 2015 #91

This is why we need publicly funded elections. fbc Nov 2015 #51

..and in the meantime? brooklynite Nov 2015 #54

A Bernie candidacy will bring more voters to the polls than this money ever will fbc Nov 2015 #62

You seriously believe that all we need is a good Presidential candidate? brooklynite Nov 2015 #74

What a silly response Android3.14 Nov 2015 #134

Except that, right now, we're talking about funding DNC brooklynite Nov 2015 #144

Bingo (NT) Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #97

And this my fellow Bernie supporters is why the DNC and jwirr Nov 2015 #58

How can they not see it? artislife Nov 2015 #66

Good question. But at this moment in history I have no jwirr Nov 2015 #77

That's the price one pays Le Taz Hot Nov 2015 #180

AND the absolute absence of a Moral Compass. bvar22 Nov 2015 #225

Well gee--Bernie is toeing the line for Debbie Wasserman Schultz, now. Big news! MADem Nov 2015 #135

We are the Party of the People = false advertising. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #69

So? ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #71

Well that's the least she can do considering the DNC has nearly crowned her. Vinca Nov 2015 #73

In NYC...I wonder how many Billionaire BANKSTERS will be there? SoapBox Nov 2015 #78

Hand in glove with the DNC. pa28 Nov 2015 #79

See #85... brooklynite Nov 2015 #87

Nov 5: Bernie Sanders inks joint fundraising pact with DNC brooklynite Nov 2015 #85

So Sander's team will raise up to $33,400 and azmom Nov 2015 #94

No - $33,400 is the allowable maximum contribution for any Committee brooklynite Nov 2015 #95

So, Hillary's price of admission is the azmom Nov 2015 #107

It's not tax deductible. NT Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #111

It's still a damn racket. N/t azmom Nov 2015 #117

In addition $200,400 can azmom Nov 2015 #132

Yes. NT Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #174

Silly me. I really thought azmom Nov 2015 #178

Rep Eric Cantor (R-VA) ended public financing of conventions. Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #204

Uh OH! This'll piss off the "Screw the DNC" crowd! He's cut a DEAL WITH DWS!! MADem Nov 2015 #101

If Bernie Sanders organizes an event Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #119

He only signed that deal a week ago! We'll have to see what his first event is! MADem Nov 2015 #168

Didn't Elon Musk give him a million? Read it at DU at the time Bernie visited his plant. freshwest Nov 2015 #216

Hillary Clinton said in the forum with Rachel Maddow Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #88

I get it...because ALL 1%ers are greedy conservatives... brooklynite Nov 2015 #96

Why did Obama bring us the TPP? Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #102

Exactly. Big money owns the system. Which candidate this year will try to change that, Maineman Nov 2015 #128

The system is corrupt. I only see azmom Nov 2015 #140

Groupon and Living Social both have coupons to the event for only $40 !!!! benld74 Nov 2015 #99

Good for her! I hope the Democrats rake in the cash. Beausoir Nov 2015 #105

Coronations are EXPENSIVE. bvar22 Nov 2015 #106

I'd rather have beans with Bernie. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2015 #108

I'd rather have a cup of water with Bernie. n/t azmom Nov 2015 #112

There is that. The rest of my sentence is that because then we could invite lots of neighbors, jtuck004 Nov 2015 #145

Bernie's gonna have to eat a lotta beans in order to raise the money he promised Debbie Wasserman MADem Nov 2015 #126

and I thought Rmoney was tone deaf FlatBaroque Nov 2015 #110

She's tone deaf for raising money for down-ticket Democrats? Metric System Nov 2015 #122

Is she not supposed to pay staff, organize GOTV, run ads, etc? Bleacher Creature Nov 2015 #136

That is what our political system is all about, money. coyote Nov 2015 #149

Man, that really pisses me off BainsBane Nov 2015 #150

Amazing isn't it. nt DURHAM D Nov 2015 #162

And now Sanders is doing the very same thing as Clinton is doing..... MADem Nov 2015 #163

He's eligible to have such big ticket events, but how many does he have scheduled? Zero. reformist2 Nov 2015 #189

He only signed the pact with Debbie Wasserman Schultz last week. Here's how this will work--he MADem Nov 2015 #191

Great to hear it. moobu2 Nov 2015 #153

when I was a kid angryvet Nov 2015 #156

I've been to political dinners Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #167

This is a Silverback Convention. The Big Gorillas, with the Big Wallets. The Special People. MADem Nov 2015 #177

It's really entertaining reading all the criticisms of this event... brooklynite Nov 2015 #183

You do realize that you're proving our point - not even the 1% are rich enough to get access! reformist2 Nov 2015 #185

or...I need to be a voter when she's out campaigning. brooklynite Nov 2015 #186

Do you think that there is any aspect of our system Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #205

I wouldn't pay a penny bigwillq Nov 2015 #201

That's less than the admission for the event Sanders sufrommich Nov 2015 #223

Bernie is doing one too. It's good to raise money MineralMan Nov 2015 #226

I didn't rec this post because both parties (all candidates) TBF Nov 2015 #227

That price is not "chump change" yuiyoshida Nov 2015 #228