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Kanoko

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53. FDR criticized the rich and powerful while being wealthy himself.

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:06 PM

Apr 2019

"I welcome their hatred."

Teddy Roosevelt was the Trust Buster.

Since when do have to be poor to fight for the majority.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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So Bernie is a Millionaire. What does that take? [View all] MineralMan Apr 2019 OP

This is just another RW hatchet job Dopers_Greed Apr 2019 #1

It's getting tiresome. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #11

What's tiresome is he seemed to be hiding it by not releasing his taxes. brush Apr 2019 #54

Now that's tiresome. dogman Apr 2019 #55

He's been pressed to do this since 2016. Short memory? brush Apr 2019 #57

He hasn't been a candidate since 2016. Can't forget. dogman Apr 2019 #58

Never! I think we just have to complete the anger phase before we can start movin towards acceptance InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #59

He's been a millionaire for a couple years now. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #2

Oh, pretty much everyone who runs for President puts out a book. MineralMan Apr 2019 #3

You only make a million dollars on a book if people buy it. Nitram Apr 2019 #7

There are a lot of candidates running this year. Kanoko Apr 2019 #52

In my opinion that comment was dismissive. Plus, it would be interesting to get a summary.... George II Apr 2019 #29

Yeah, I'm where you are. MH1 Apr 2019 #33

Being a millionaire isn't what it used to be Hokie Apr 2019 #4

All the retirement gurus will tell you that you need at least $1,000,000 MineralMan Apr 2019 #5

I'm in that long line with you MM. Regarding Bernie selling books. CentralMass Apr 2019 #12

That depends largely on lifestyle. dogman Apr 2019 #60

The point is not that he's a millionaire, the point is that he's been criticizing millionaires.... George II Apr 2019 #6

I think it would be more accurate to say that Sanders has been criticizing people who made tens or Nitram Apr 2019 #8

It's easy to criticize millionaires if you're not one. MineralMan Apr 2019 #9

Exactly this BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #10

So George, In your opinion nobody over a certain income level can criticize inequality Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #16

I didn't say that. George II Apr 2019 #21

Of course you didn't. Saying that would be ridiculous. Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #22

"The point is that he's been criticizing millionaires....while being one himself." lapucelle Apr 2019 #27

My point is very clear in that post. George II Apr 2019 #30

OK Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #38

FDR criticized the rich and powerful while being wealthy himself. Kanoko Apr 2019 #53

FDR was wealthy long before he ran for President. George II Apr 2019 #62

Where does Bernie stand on taxation policy? That's the real question. Does he support cutting taxes jalan48 Apr 2019 #13

We don't know, he's been very unclear on specifics of his tax policy. George II Apr 2019 #31

millionaires and billionaires ! stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #14

He could also have donated any profits from the books, to good causes, thus keeping OnDoutside Apr 2019 #15

Which principle is that? Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #17

Emmm, the redistribution of wealth principle ? OnDoutside Apr 2019 #18

So Sanders supports absolute income equality through redistribution of wealth? Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #24

Interesting that most of what you do here is ask questions. George II Apr 2019 #32

Why is that interesting? Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #36

Lol, funny how he went to such lengths to hide his tax returns, while railing against the OnDoutside Apr 2019 #44

His book income has been in the public record for years. Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #45

So why has he been hiding his taxes from public view ? OnDoutside Apr 2019 #46

Well I guess it isn't because of his book income. LOL. Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #47

Indeed ! OnDoutside Apr 2019 #49

I was in insurance, estate planning etc. before retirement. gibraltar72 Apr 2019 #19

Well, yes. Estate planners, financial advisers, and retirement specialists MineralMan Apr 2019 #34

It's just more right wing talking points from a long tradition, such as: marylandblue Apr 2019 #20

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Apr 2019 #23

More twitter responses: ecstatic Apr 2019 #25

Wow. Eko Apr 2019 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author blue cat Apr 2019 #26

How can a person making a six figure salary for the last 25 years not comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #28

Oh, a lot of people in that category haven't. MineralMan Apr 2019 #35

Still, I would expect any prudent person to save and invest for comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #37

The people pushing this attack are desperate. Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #39

Well, yes, I agree. On the other hand, things happen. MineralMan Apr 2019 #41

I don't begrudge Bernie having a few million, but my goodness he's sensitive about it. comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #50

By not releasing tax info he hid his status -that's the issue delisen Apr 2019 #40

It could be that you're correct. MineralMan Apr 2019 #42

Er, the income from the book deals is in the public record. Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #43

That's probably the least we'll find in his taxes robbedvoter Apr 2019 #51

He didn't earn a million in book royalties, though that's what his statement suggests. ucrdem Apr 2019 #56

Actually he has written three books. dogman Apr 2019 #61