2016 Postmortem

bjo59

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67. I read through all the responses here and

Mon Apr 18, 2016, 06:01 PM

Apr 2016

even though I'm getting the picture that it's par for the course, I just can't get over how the pro-Hillary commentary is so solidly comprised of insults. It reminds of of those 1990s tabloid talk shows where a bunch of people sit on stage and yell slurs and insults at their adversaries and never back up one of their claims with any evidence. It's the wild, unsubstantiated claims asserted in a sneering, dismissive tone that I just can't get over. Real bottom-of-the-barrell stuff.

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Weaver was on MSNBC. Planning to file a lawsuit over the Hillary Victory Fund... [View all] GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 OP

Revolution! berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #1

that's why I love Bernie. He follows through. They had a front page article about roguevalley Apr 2016 #64

He certainly walks the walk! cui bono Apr 2016 #97

Fanatastic!! Weaver is another real Fighter, believe it. Go Jeff Go!! appalachiablue Apr 2016 #114

I listened to CNN on the way to work and he was on. cui bono Apr 2016 #115

That I believe. Weaver is a ROCK. No joke. When I attended a great public policy forum appalachiablue Apr 2016 #117

I read through all the responses here and bjo59 Apr 2016 #67

Insults are the standard go-to when the can't fight substantively. Bubzer Apr 2016 #68

I said this and I meant it. It reminds me of the Bush days when all of the evidence was there right Seeinghope Apr 2016 #74

The most insane argument that the Bush people kept making ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #111

It's the Election Season Flu AKA Primary Season Flu noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #77

+420 berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #92

~ AMERICANS UNITED, FOR CHANGE, PROGRESS AND A FUTURE TO BELIEVE IN: BERNIE ~ appalachiablue Apr 2016 #116

HOORAY!! grasswire Apr 2016 #2

Three card monte Dragonfli Apr 2016 #9

I love you but don't ever invite me over for dinner and drinks and cards!!!!! Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #84

OK no cards (damn, now how am I gonna' pay for those drinks)! Unfortunately, my vote is denied me Dragonfli Apr 2016 #90

According to the Hillary supporters, this is all your fault. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #112

How dare I think no one should change my information FOR me! Wait what? Are they crazy or stupid? nt Dragonfli Apr 2016 #113

You know the answer. ;) Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #119

Good - let's look at the Clinton Foundation too. polichick Apr 2016 #3

You mean the Bill and Hillary Retirement Fund? nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #5

More about that here... ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #6

I dare Clinton followers to watch this and take the blinders off! polichick Apr 2016 #33

I DARE Bernie supporters leftynyc Apr 2016 #41

THIS ^^^^^^ radical noodle Apr 2016 #44

Typical Republican tactic - shoot the messenger. polichick Apr 2016 #47

LOL - Which right wing sewer leftynyc Apr 2016 #48

Ask HRC - she gets her right wing leanings from the right wing sewer... polichick Apr 2016 #49

I guess we have leftynyc Apr 2016 #100

lol - you support a candidate who is all about right wing policies. polichick Apr 2016 #109

That Abby Martin is called a "9/11 truther" clinches it for me. delrem Apr 2016 #99

You want to hang your hat leftynyc Apr 2016 #101

Ouch. You called me a "right wing 9/11 truther"! delrem Apr 2016 #102

Reading comprehension leftynyc Apr 2016 #103

I hang my hat on my 'leet skilz in "reading comprehension". delrem Apr 2016 #104

It's always refreshing to see... Bohemianwriter Apr 2016 #105

Spare me the bullshit leftynyc Apr 2016 #106

There you go.... Bohemianwriter Apr 2016 #107

LOL leftynyc Apr 2016 #108

Aha! So that's where the stench comes from rock Apr 2016 #61

Wow, that was powerful farleftlib Apr 2016 #82

Added a twitter link to video of the revelation. GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #4

Bernie: I don't raise money for anyone else, so you can't sue me over it! CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #7

Awww did someone lose a talking point? Loudestlib Apr 2016 #22

Good! I donate to HIS campaign and want it spent on HIS campaign. arcane1 Apr 2016 #63

Wow, losing is making Sanders campaign go off the deep end itsrobert Apr 2016 #8

No, the Hillary Campaign is intentionally misleading donors... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #12

1/3 is a hell of a lot more than Bernie is raising for Democrats itsrobert Apr 2016 #13

We have raised money for 3 progressives... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #16

They should make it clear to donors that two thirds are to feather their nest whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #18

+1 Stallion Apr 2016 #34

Except there are legalities to be considered... namely in Campaign finance laws. Bubzer Apr 2016 #70

Just like foreign donations for Sanders Campaign. itsrobert Apr 2016 #75

You're arguing apples to oranges. Foreign contributions are under a whole different set of laws. Bubzer Apr 2016 #86

This is a complete breakdown KingFlorez Apr 2016 #15

BERNIE CAMPAIGN IN COMPLETE MELTDOWN itsrobert Apr 2016 #19

Soon TMontoya Apr 2016 #40

Good luck with your campaign trying to defeat Cruz or Kasich. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #96

A breakdown in morals, yes. That ship sailed with her Iraq War vote Broward Apr 2016 #79

You forgot the :sarcasm: Vincardog Apr 2016 #17

They are afraid MFM008 Apr 2016 #32

I heard how this was presented to people with money in Tampa, supporting Hillary. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #10

Hillary, "I actually help raise money for other democrats".....liar, some is going back to her! ViseGrip Apr 2016 #11

OMG.... Punkingal Apr 2016 #14

Open Secrets has some data you might want to check. Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #20

You are not looking deep enough... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #24

This is interesting. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #27

The same deal would probably be available to Bernie creeksneakers2 Apr 2016 #62

You mean this same form of corruption that bypasses the intent of campaign finance law? Bubzer Apr 2016 #87

lol hill2016 Apr 2016 #21

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #23

But did Sanders give political funds immunity too or was that just gun corps? tia uponit7771 Apr 2016 #25

It would appear Weaver is taking note of Trump's penchants for multiple law suits Sheepshank Apr 2016 #26

... SidDithers Apr 2016 #28

We'll sue! WE'LL SUE!!11! MineralMan Apr 2016 #29

From what I understand, it's a way for people to donate much more than the $2700 limit. panader0 Apr 2016 #91

Wait. Are you telling me a *Clinton* is using the party to make huge sums of cash for themselves? Marr Apr 2016 #30

LMAO, Weaver/Sanders don't even know what's going on in their own campaign. R B Garr Apr 2016 #31

so bernie blows 2 or $300 K to fly to rome to chase down the pope and that'ss ok lol nt msongs Apr 2016 #35

He got a lot more for his money than did the people for $353,000.00 for a couple of plates of food. Seeinghope Apr 2016 #81

The letter has been made available to the public GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #36

here's a link to the original counterpunch story from April 2 grasswire Apr 2016 #37

Sanders, Weaver, and Devine will be persona non grata after this. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #38

Either that or in the White House. morningfog Apr 2016 #118

One third? So far, it's more like 5%, if that. nt mhatrw Apr 2016 #39

I bet Rachel is having a nervous breakdown. jillan Apr 2016 #42

It's classic money laundering. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #43

My worry is the Clintons and their shady shit are going to end up pulling in Dems and askew Apr 2016 #65

I saw Clooney's claim that most of the money they raised was going to down ticket Dems BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #45

Weaver can sue all he wants, it still won't change the outcome of this election. Beacool Apr 2016 #46

maybe a lawsuit will force ibegurpard Apr 2016 #53

good ibegurpard Apr 2016 #50

Every venture involving the Clinton's FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #51

It's called "Business as Usual" n/t Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #55

Why the hell is there even a Hillary Victory Fund - another atrocity Merryland Apr 2016 #52

That's all we need, precious funds being used to defend against Bernie in an election year. ecstatic Apr 2016 #54

How dare he call out corruption? GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #57

That's a lie. Bernie, like Romney, thinks he can lie his way to the White House ecstatic Apr 2016 #59

That'll be up to the courts to decide. nt GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #60

I hope I brought enough... Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #56

LOL Bubzer Apr 2016 #71

:-) Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #72

But... northernsouthern Apr 2016 #58

Weaver is a piece of shit... NCTraveler Apr 2016 #66

He's not as bad as Brock passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #69

I think you have me there. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #73

lawsuits = desperation DrDan Apr 2016 #76

It's called job security for Weaver. No sense in paying anyone after East coast LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #78

Can you please provide a text? My new Windows (fucking 10) keeps playing and Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #80

Bernie FIGHTS Back: Clinton committee raised $33 million in first quarter Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #83

Excellent! Take em to task Brad Deutsch! Bubzer Apr 2016 #89

Weaver and co are republican enablers Renew Deal Apr 2016 #85

David Brock and co are republican enablers. Bubzer Apr 2016 #88

the Clintons have always been Republicans..the (D) was just window dressing.. islandmkl Apr 2016 #93

not just Republicans but Goldwater Republicans tomm2thumbs Apr 2016 #95

Hillary IS a Republican based on her policy stances. cui bono Apr 2016 #98

and campaigning reddread Apr 2016 #110

Trump II. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #94