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pinebox

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100. Dan's upset because I debunked every single one of his claims
Wed Nov 11, 2015, 10:42 AM
Nov 2015

You can see my responses here to his post and this is what this whole thread is about.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=789356
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=789814
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=791020


An example of my post is here;

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But that's a good way to spin it so things fit your narrative.

I've debunked you twice, want a third time? Ok.

wo issues where Bernie and Hillary have the same position. Both are strong on the environment, both get strong ratings from LCV, but Hillary is both more electable and also a more capable leader.


Are you honestly kidding all of us? Dan, what part of "The TPP is the gold standard" aren't you understanding? She mentions the TPP and how wonderful it is in her book 45 times. FORTY FIVE. The same position but her position is always changing when the wind blows. Again, the pot issue.

No Dan she's not more electable, she doesn't do as well in a general. The general is what matters. Not Dem pandering.



Sure, there are a few such people, but there's no evidence that this is a significant factor, certainly not enough to outweigh the number of people who won't vote for him because he's too far left.


As opposed to those who won't vote for Hillary because she's been hated for decades? I have news for you, Hillary is hated a great deal more than Bernie is. In fact, I'll even use your own logic against you with "GOP attacks only Hillary".
Hillary is underwater & it's a problem. People don't vote for candidates they don't like.



Calling her "reactionary" is just dumb. And the problem with over-the-top rhetoric like that is that it plays well in the Bernie bubble, but just makes you look silly outside of it. Bernie is further left than Hillary, that's true, but they are both progressive. Look at her voting record, her platform, etc.


No Dan it isn't dumb, it's a fact. It's not over the top rhetoric either. It's a fact she's a flip flopper and she's the biggest one in the entire race no matter what side of the aisle you look at. She's completely reactionary. How many years did it take her to come out in support of SSM?
*KXL
*TPP
*Single Payer
*NAFTA
*DOMA
*Iraq
*Guns
*Insert latest political issue here

On and on Dan. On and on.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/oct/08/hillary-clinton/hillary-clinton-now-opposes-trans-pacific-partners/



This is totally false. There aren't nearly enough CEOs of big companies to amount to even a small fraction of her donations at $2700 a pop, even if they all did support Hillary, which they don't.


No Dan, it isn't false. It's true and I showed you what Politifact said. You want another chart to prove my point?
Here you go. Show us otherwise. Show us something that says she isn't propped up by the 1% please. Ball is in your court because this is factual.



Also totally false. Every major union that endorsed Hillary polled their membership before their endorsement. I'm sure there are some members of unions who prefer Bernie, but most of them don't.


Uhhh no Dan, you're wrong. See the NEA https://gadflyonthewallblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/the-nea-may-be-about-to-endorse-hillary-clinton-without-input-from-majority-of-members/



I see it mainly as an attack on Hillary, tying her to Bernie's socialism. Regardless, it's just one billboard. Look at the Benghazi ad they ran on TV (or the entire Benghazi committee, for that matter), or who the GOP candidates go after in their debates. It's all Hillary. Bernie isn't even on the radar. If he somehow gets the nomination, this will all change and he'll be flattened.


And see that's what you don't understand. You say that but Trump said he agrees with Bernie on trade deals. Can you show me please where ANY Republican candidate has said they agree with Hillary? See, here's the difference, Bernie will work with the other side on issues because HE CAN. Hillary would like to BUT SHE CAN'T. I don't know how to explain this better to you but the absolute hate of Hillary from the right and many indy voters causes her a brick wall. We can argue over this but if you honestly think for a second that Republicans will work with Hillary you're mistaken.

Meanwhile Republicans helped Sanders get elected. Can you show us the same please for Hillary when she ran for Senate?
Thank you.

You're wrong, libertarians are opposed to anti-discrimination laws because they feel that privately owned companies should be able to discriminate if they want to, it's not the government's business.


You're confused here Dan. You're thinking Republicans. True Libertarians see things quite differently. See their bylaws please and keep in mind, no (L) is currently serving in Congress.
https://www.lp.org/platform




There aren't very many of them, and they certainly don't want single payer healthcare. Yes, libertarians are crazy. I'm sure your girlfriend is an exception, but by and large, they're nuts.


Sure they're against single payer health care but most Libertarians I've met, real libertarians, by and large share some issues with liberals. That is where we need to concentrate instead of always think "They're the bad guys!" because that solves absolutely nothing. We can start with the Patriot Act and go from there which Hillary by the way has fully supported.

That's how you get shit done.


Hi DanTex Fumesucker Nov 2015 #1
I get it, you don't like Hillary. DanTex Nov 2015 #2
I get it, you have no sensayuma Fumesucker Nov 2015 #6
I do share your love of smilies! DanTex Nov 2015 #8
I don't think u do get it 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #135
Some people here certainly have a lot of time on their hands, don't they? n/t deutsey Nov 2015 #45
Yep... LovingA2andMI Nov 2015 #111
Just another dump-n-run. nt Snotcicles Nov 2015 #136
DanTex is only partially right. Hortensis Nov 2015 #172
the same people did the trashing of Snowden grasswire Nov 2015 #177
Question Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #3
Discussing politics is a hobby of mine. DanTex Nov 2015 #4
Ok Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #10
The behavior of Sanders' online supporters is one of the big stories of the primary IMO. DanTex Nov 2015 #17
Far left = Social Security, unemployment comp, Mediare, medicade, Voting Rights Act--- eridani Nov 2015 #20
And Obamacare. I don't consider those things "far left". DanTex Nov 2015 #24
None of that would have happened without the far left eridani Nov 2015 #31
Where did you get the idea that I am against marriage equality? DanTex Nov 2015 #42
If you are against people campaigning on an issue that appears hopeless, then you are against eridani Nov 2015 #208
Nonsense, Eridani. Surely you know that those programs Hortensis Nov 2015 #173
The New Deal went as far as it did precisely because many on the left did not think they-- eridani Nov 2015 #209
Please don't deflect. No one said "the left" wasn't big on this. Hortensis Nov 2015 #210
The main difference between the far left and far right redstateblues Nov 2015 #82
Maybe that's why the far right is far larger? It attracts through action? Hortensis Nov 2015 #174
The big difference is that the far left is far more at its heart threatening to the 1% power... cascadiance Nov 2015 #187
Nobody's afraid of the far left by itself because of its small Hortensis Nov 2015 #211
The SO CALLED "Far Left" WON MAJORITIES of votes on minimum wage referendums in RED states... cascadiance Nov 2015 #213
No they did not. It is literally impossible for the "far left" Hortensis Nov 2015 #214
So, who are you calling "far left" and what makes a person "far left"? cascadiance Nov 2015 #216
Such a good point to think we need definitions. I so agree. Hortensis Nov 2015 #217
there's no such thing as the far left, there's just what's left of the left after you subtract stupidicus Nov 2015 #130
really Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #25
I was an Obama supporter in '08. Still am. And I don't listen to conservative radio. DanTex Nov 2015 #28
I would hope you dont listen to conservative radio Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #37
I thought Hillary and some of her supporters behaved badly in the '08 campaign. DanTex Nov 2015 #40
now lets break this down Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #49
Precisely. Very well stated, Tru. nt Mnemosyne Nov 2015 #75
And of course, there is this from 2008.... LovingA2andMI Nov 2015 #115
+10 ... Especially since HRC "already has it locked up" .. why pitch petrol on the flames. -nt- 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #131
Yes I remember the PUMA'S ToxMarz Nov 2015 #53
Funny, I had to put some of the same Hillary "fans" back on ignore that I had on ignore 8 years ago corkhead Nov 2015 #142
Really?!!! cannabis_flower Nov 2015 #29
The memes, character assassination and psyops of the HRC campaign are so much more interesting leveymg Nov 2015 #60
Did I mention the conspiracy theories? DanTex Nov 2015 #63
When all arguments fail, there is always the CT smear. Go get 'em. leveymg Nov 2015 #68
Thank you for your thoughtful and well written response Ned_Devine Nov 2015 #127
The OP is pure flamebait. leveymg Nov 2015 #144
conspiracy theories? 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #140
So now you're contending that... tex-wyo-dem Nov 2015 #159
like this one stupidicus Nov 2015 #161
The behavior of Sanders' online supporters is one of the big stories of the primary IMO. AlbertCat Nov 2015 #137
Online means online, not just DU. DanTex Nov 2015 #141
She is one of the most qualified candidates for president ever. AlbertCat Nov 2015 #143
FLOTUS, Senator, SoS, nonprofit work. DanTex Nov 2015 #145
lol too funny 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #150
well if hillary gets the nom 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #146
I would happily take four more years of Obama. If Obama had a secret twin, he would get my vote. DanTex Nov 2015 #147
well things must be going pretty well for u 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #152
Things have gotten better for the country over the last 7 years. DanTex Nov 2015 #153
yes things are better than with bush 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #156
Obama and Hillary are pretty close policy-wise, and if anything Hillary is to his left. DanTex Nov 2015 #157
except that Bernie is not obligated to big money 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #163
That is some silly shit! n/t Comrade Grumpy Nov 2015 #158
And what good is a hobby.... daleanime Nov 2015 #15
There's a difference between discussing politics... MattSh Nov 2015 #26
I'm trashing lies, not political views. DanTex Nov 2015 #30
Hear, hear!!! monicaangela Nov 2015 #72
Indeed. I think he doth protest, too much. n/t earthside Nov 2015 #105
You are just trying to make me alert on you Live and Learn Nov 2015 #5
What part of the post do you disagree with? DanTex Nov 2015 #7
Undoubtedly, the parts you agree with. Live and Learn Nov 2015 #11
For example? DanTex Nov 2015 #14
Lol! He does not get it. Nt Logical Nov 2015 #18
But you bothered to post twice in the thread and threaten to alert. yardwork Nov 2015 #62
I think it's a great post redstateblues Nov 2015 #86
Representing the people means in policy. mmonk Nov 2015 #9
What policy similarities are there between Hillary and the GOP on economic issues? DanTex Nov 2015 #12
Her economics is smaller government, budget cutting related like most centrists. mmonk Nov 2015 #33
Not true at all. She's for raising taxes and more government investment in infrastructure. DanTex Nov 2015 #38
I said there is a gulf but there are similarities philosophically. mmonk Nov 2015 #44
Given that the actual policy differences are enormous, these supposed philosophical similarities DanTex Nov 2015 #46
Not imagined at all. mmonk Nov 2015 #54
Empty rhetoric. Look at policy. There's a huge gulf between her and the GOP. DanTex Nov 2015 #71
So the reality of the Clinton wing we've lived under since mmonk Nov 2015 #113
Another Revisionist redstateblues Nov 2015 #154
The bad policies don't affect a country immediately. They have to have time to work mmonk Nov 2015 #171
BS redstateblues Nov 2015 #87
You mean like TPP and privtization and charter schools and private health insurance and drilling and Doctor_J Nov 2015 #57
You're wrong about all of those. DanTex Nov 2015 #59
Well said Gman Nov 2015 #13
Lol, you are so desperate it cracks me up. Silly post. Nt Logical Nov 2015 #16
Most striking is Ssnders' fans want him to be what he is not Gman Nov 2015 #19
Yup, that's also true. We won't get to see it, but if Sanders became president, it wouldn't DanTex Nov 2015 #21
They would start calling him a neo-socialist redstateblues Nov 2015 #89
I don't have a lot of hople for his foreign policy eridani Nov 2015 #22
Iran's our enemy bahrbearian Nov 2015 #36
I think you mean 'make promises he can't keep'. Dawgs Nov 2015 #74
The left turned on Obama ejbr Nov 2015 #108
k&r avaistheone1 Nov 2015 #138
They turned on him much sooner than that Gman Nov 2015 #180
If he and Rahm ejbr Nov 2015 #185
That's why nobody really expects anything from progressives Gman Nov 2015 #186
Support ejbr Nov 2015 #188
Therefore Sanders needs to wait his turn Gman Nov 2015 #191
And should his backers sit out next election ejbr Nov 2015 #192
most striking to me is that it is very hard to find anything 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #162
I have a lot of respect for him Gman Nov 2015 #181
yeah I get that but 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #190
Yes. We all wish Sanders supporters were angels like Hillary supports are. tecelote Nov 2015 #23
Not angelic, simply truthful. DanTex Nov 2015 #27
Yes. You are much closer to angels though. tecelote Nov 2015 #32
Clinton's not a Democrat. bahrbearian Nov 2015 #34
Haven't heard that one before, but I'll at it to the list. DanTex Nov 2015 #43
LOL. nt Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #200
Bullshit. Right wing tripe. yardwork Nov 2015 #64
And there is is. You nailed it. leftofcool Nov 2015 #35
Used to be only Republicans-rude, hateful, little-Baggers who acted like that. Sunlei Nov 2015 #39
If HRC were such a great choice, she wouldn't have the blood of 1,000,000+ KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #41
Bush and Cheney are responsible for the Iraq War. DanTex Nov 2015 #48
Hilary voted for the war, knowing full well that Iraq had no WMD nor ties KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #51
You don't go on the floor of Congress to sell the war and then not take responsibility for it. Dawgs Nov 2015 #69
"...But I cast it with CONVICTION." She's either a liar, or she's incompetent. Not POTUS material. AzDar Nov 2015 #90
She makes the connection between Iraq and 9/11 along with nuclear capabilities.. raindaddy Nov 2015 #139
Hillary railed against the "vast right-wing conspiracy" in 1998 Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #215
If ANY who voted 'no' were such a great choice why couldn't they make a difference back then? Sunlei Nov 2015 #70
That is a damned good question and one for which I have no easy answer. BTW, Abraham KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #76
The media. n/t Dawgs Nov 2015 #92
outnumbered 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #160
do you mean some who voted yes, were "fooled" by the WMD 'trick'? Sunlei Nov 2015 #170
no I doubt they were fooled 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #189
Clinton makes it easier to "misrepresent" her hughee99 Nov 2015 #47
Well now, there's a gigantic load of shit for a Wednesday morning ... Myrina Nov 2015 #50
And if HRC was such a great choice, her fans wouldn't have to resort to lies either thesquanderer Nov 2015 #52
You mean like that Hillarians are white supremecists? Doctor_J Nov 2015 #55
And if Clinton were such a great choice, her fans would know how to use the subjunctive mood. Jim Lane Nov 2015 #56
Hear, hear. nt Mnemosyne Nov 2015 #81
And also this would be much more about issues and not personalities. -none Nov 2015 #107
Says the person who distorted Clintons bank donor percentages. bobbobbins01 Nov 2015 #58
Sorry, but my numbers are accurate. Anyone who wants can verify this for themselves. DanTex Nov 2015 #66
Point proven bobbobbins01 Nov 2015 #73
You trying to convince others or yourself? n/t Dawgs Nov 2015 #61
Just sharing my views with a community of politically engaged Democrats. DanTex Nov 2015 #65
Results of the Alert alcibiades_mystery Nov 2015 #67
The person who voted to hide this should be banned from this site. eom MohRokTah Nov 2015 #77
Why don't you just go ahead and call for banning all Sanders supporters? Come on, you KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #78
Many will self ban after Hillary becomes the nominee and Sanders endorses her. MohRokTah Nov 2015 #94
It's pretty clear abuse of the alert system alcibiades_mystery Nov 2015 #83
You have to be kidding me!! redstateblues Nov 2015 #95
This OP is spot on. Yesterday I recounted all the BS posts concerning Clinton I have seen Persondem Nov 2015 #79
I suppose it is against monicaangela Nov 2015 #80
It's a big reason I don't think she wins in the GE. Dawgs Nov 2015 #96
Wonder why it is that zomgitsjesus Nov 2015 #84
I like and respect Bernie- He's not a loser redstateblues Nov 2015 #104
What the hell is presidential? Kentonio Nov 2015 #117
If Bernie was such an inferior candidate, Hillary's fans wouldn't have to resort to magical thyme Nov 2015 #85
not to mention, if Hillary was such a superior candidate, all her fans would have to do is magical thyme Nov 2015 #88
Hillary and her supporters do the same thing only more so. alas we don't make up lies PatrynXX Nov 2015 #91
Your posts seem to mostly attack Bernie, not support your candidate. Dustlawyer Nov 2015 #93
An over the top rant about over the top rants... mountain grammy Nov 2015 #97
Good job DanTex Tommy2Tone Nov 2015 #98
It's amazing how responses to a well thought out DanTex post redstateblues Nov 2015 #99
Personal attacks? You mean like calling other people liars in the first line of the op? Kentonio Nov 2015 #119
odd, so far I see your hero ducking and dodging every fact-filled rebuttal stupidicus Nov 2015 #132
Hint: Insults, Snide & innuendo do not equal "facts" -nt- 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #133
Dan's upset because I debunked every single one of his claims pinebox Nov 2015 #100
whatta throrough buttkicking, and there's one below too stupidicus Nov 2015 #118
Oooh-That scary third way cabal that secretly redstateblues Nov 2015 #149
most of the politically savvy know better stupidicus Nov 2015 #151
And yet pinebox Nov 2015 #166
Nicely done. :) Kentonio Nov 2015 #122
Are you suggesting a liar is floriduck Nov 2015 #164
standing ovation grasswire Nov 2015 #178
Recommend! Thanks for all the Link Info! KoKo Nov 2015 #201
That's how to cut through the bullshit Oilwellian Nov 2015 #218
I don't see anything in this post about Sanders, just other posters. nt valerief Nov 2015 #101
He's upset at my post lol pinebox Nov 2015 #102
Ah, I see. I checked your post above with the links. Your posts had info valerief Nov 2015 #106
If Clinton were the better choice, her fans could promote her policies rather than attack others. bluedigger Nov 2015 #103
^^^That is it^^^ -none Nov 2015 #121
another successful use of chumbait, attention granted stupidicus Nov 2015 #109
Ok, lets break down your assertions Perseus Nov 2015 #110
k&R stonecutter357 Nov 2015 #112
Oh, my goodness HassleCat Nov 2015 #114
Can't help but notice you are still afraid to discuss the issues Android3.14 Nov 2015 #116
HA Goodman. LOL. DanTex Nov 2015 #123
One giant straw man argument. Fearless Nov 2015 #120
On the big issues, President Hillary will cut American workers down at their knees... jobs to Asia whereisjustice Nov 2015 #124
another shit stirring for the sake of shit stirring post 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #125
I'm done with giving Primary votes to candidates who have hindered my equal rights in the past and Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #126
Anything you don't agree with is "conspiracy theory" Armstead Nov 2015 #128
indeed, and BC even pre-apologized for some of those "conspiracies" stupidicus Nov 2015 #134
Here is my brief view Doctor_J Nov 2015 #169
K & R Good post Dan Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #129
I get the feeling that Sanders is being jammed down my throat and I don't MsMAC Nov 2015 #148
Most unconvincing. LMAO! Goodbye n/t Catherina Nov 2015 #179
I am feeling so comfortable with O'Malley at this point. Koinos Nov 2015 #155
I'm kinda glad you keep reposting this. HassleCat Nov 2015 #165
OK... DanTex Nov 2015 #168
They don't have to resort to lies and consipracy theories. Vattel Nov 2015 #167
About your "theories" or whatever lie you're spewing d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #175
Or Republican talking points, for that matter. BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #176
You are projecting AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #182
I'll take a crack. RichVRichV Nov 2015 #183
Rather than trying to explain the science and statistics behind polling, DanTex Nov 2015 #184
I understand the statistics behind polls just fine. RichVRichV Nov 2015 #196
All evidence to the contrary... DanTex Nov 2015 #198
One additional point... brooklynite Nov 2015 #206
He's ahead or stastically tied in 6 states. RichVRichV Nov 2015 #220
The evidence is fine. RichVRichV Nov 2015 #219
Wow! this wasn't alerted and swarmed on by the Sanders supporters? Amazing! Recoverin_Republican Nov 2015 #193
if you spend time on sites like this TheFarseer Nov 2015 #194
Guess you missed the part of the OP where I said "there are some differences." DanTex Nov 2015 #195
OK TheFarseer Nov 2015 #197
You also missed the reason why the differences aren't very significant. DanTex Nov 2015 #199
we just don't agree TheFarseer Nov 2015 #204
And yet you resort to posts like this. merrily Nov 2015 #202
Oy. If stuff like this gets 50 recs, the mainstream Demo party is embittered and broken. villager Nov 2015 #203
Bernie has no real accomplishments that aren't a part of somebody elses signature legislation. bravenak Nov 2015 #205
You forgot to ask us when we stopped beating our spouses... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #207
Great OP Gothmog Nov 2015 #212
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