2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why I don't Trust Hillary Clinton! [View all]MaggieD
(7,393 posts)1. The easiest lies for people to believe are the biggest. Her state was the largest focus of 9/11 terrorism. 75% of the public supported it. And she specifically stated it was a vote to avoid war, not for war.
2. She's correct - Glass Steagall didn't cause the problem and reinstating it won't solve the problem. It's one of the reasons I am always reminded that she seems to be the only adult in the room.
3. So what? She accomplished things as first lady. In fact I would say she is the most accomplished, remarkable first lady in history. And that is saying something when Roosevelt is part of the competition. Regardless, she is capable of making up her own mind about things. Again, pick up a history book, and you will discover that she and Bill do have different opinions about things.
4. Bernie is not going to win though. Which is kind of the point.
5. See item #1 above.
6. Her record on trade agreements is very clear. So why do you ignore that she voted against the largest one during her time as Senator? (CAFTA) She has a very good record on trade. Consistent with her values, which are liberal.
7. She didn't step on her former boss? That's called respect. It's a thing. She knew he wasn't going to approve it.
8. States raising min wage above the federal rate is NOT a new thing. It sounds like you don't realize that.
9. Min wage is not a career position. Are you living on min wage? I haven't since I was 26 years old. Nobody "pushed" her to support $12 per hour. She has ALWAYS been for increasing the minimum wage.