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99th_Monkey

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186. Clinton Tops List Of Arms Company Campaign Contributions

Sun Dec 27, 2015, 11:19 PM

Dec 2015

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Sanders says he’s courting Trump supporters [View all] Historic NY Dec 2015 OP

Wow! MohRokTah Dec 2015 #1

I understand. Maddening, isn't it? NurseJackie Dec 2015 #3

Eight years of GWB's polarization should have taught us some things by now. TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #22

"redirecting their ire" <-- THIS. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #148

Bull. Bernie luvs him the MiC - Lockheed Martin, anyone? Sandia, anyone? BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #183

Clinton Tops List Of Arms Company Campaign Contributions 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #186

From your link, Sanders is in the list of the top 20 Senators who receives donations from Arms BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #189

At least he's not at the fucking top of the list. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #192

That doesn't change the fact that he IS on it, does it? BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #193

Where is this "list" you say I posted? 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #194

The one you claim in this post. BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #210

Yes. That IS the link I posted. No. That link has NO list or any link TO any list. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #211

Ugh! I can't believe I have to explain this. READ. YOUR. SUBJECT. LINE BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #220

OK, my bad ... i see now where we're taking past one another. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #222

No harm. No foul. BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #228

THIS uponit7771 Dec 2015 #214

Please see THIS 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #218

99th, YOU started with the "top of the list" meme. Not. Me. It's why I reposted a link BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #219

Thank you for this, BlueCali.. not so perfect. Cha Dec 2015 #229

No, Cha, not so perfect and never was. BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #234

haha. best spin yet. Laughable. riversedge Dec 2015 #202

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #133

Mexicans are not the reason it's hard to find a good job. TheFarseer Dec 2015 #153

My Plan? ... News flash ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #154

News flash TheFarseer Dec 2015 #171

You didn't waste your time with 1SBM. You, apparently, just learned something new. BlueCaliDem Dec 2015 #182

Convincing a racist to vote for a PoC champion candidate is "sinking to new lows"? Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #41

indeed, it boggles the mind, doesn't it? stupidicus Dec 2015 #70

When it is suggested putting the "wedge issues" to the side to get that vote? Damn scary. seabeyond Dec 2015 #86

Hillary was willing to support a ban on late term abortions to get elected in NY. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #93

anyone who can denigrate this effort is a fool. These people need someone besides Trump to show roguevalley Dec 2015 #113

Of course they did. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #117

+1000 Sheepshank Dec 2015 #137

Among some, support for their candidate okasha Dec 2015 #167

Yes... DUbeornot2be Dec 2015 #55

Thank you. You said it much better than I ever could. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #132

Well thanks... DUbeornot2be Dec 2015 #165

He has got to get those numbers up yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #62

actually, on land lines she's winning. No where else. roguevalley Dec 2015 #114

The irony is that he is winning their votes with a progressive message that supports the 99%. rhett o rick Dec 2015 #63

I suppose it's better to appeal to the country club folks.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #98

Wow. BDS to a the max. cali Dec 2015 #100

How is this a reflection on his character? bowens43 Dec 2015 #145

He wants them to vote for a Democrat instead of a Republican? Like Obamacans? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #2

People who support Trump, see Sanders as a chump.... Historic NY Dec 2015 #9

Well I guess I'll have to take your word for it, I don't know how Republicans think. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #10

A big 10-4 to that. If a candidate hired saltpoint Dec 2015 #23

Trump is busy alienating voters while Bernie is trying to unite them. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #27

Your broadside on Trump is entirely saltpoint Dec 2015 #32

Good points. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #36

Always a pleasure to run saltpoint Dec 2015 #38

1964 was the last time a Democratic presidential candidate won Alaska. Blue_In_AK Dec 2015 #119

Blue In Ak, hello right back. saltpoint Dec 2015 #136

Damn, this is a brilliant strategy CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #103

Very well said! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #105

+1000. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #168

Actually there is a clue to how Republican think on this cross over issue Sheepshank Dec 2015 #150

I don't understand how they think but if you do, more power to ya! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #180

I'd hardly call tea partiers disenfranchised redstateblues Dec 2015 #203

Hmmm Andy823 Dec 2015 #4

Not all of them are racist. They're in pain. NYCButterfinger Dec 2015 #7

They are all racist iandhr Dec 2015 #112

I think some of them are merely ignorant or uninformed/disinformed xynthee Dec 2015 #141

They care about economy and it's effect on them. whathehell Dec 2015 #15

So... quickesst Dec 2015 #67

you obviously don't know a broad spectrum of people. Enjoy your day. roguevalley Dec 2015 #116

Thank you,... quickesst Dec 2015 #161

... postatomic Dec 2015 #125

There's more than one alternative. whathehell Dec 2015 #187

Or, these voters do know how the economy works; but, place a higher value their prejudices. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #142

Exactly. Racists blame minorities for their 'misfortune', not policies. Rose Siding Dec 2015 #181

Trump supporters are not the same as Tea Partiers starroute Dec 2015 #108

Exactly. Trump is being propped up by the tea baggers R B Garr Dec 2015 #179

Sanders appeals to a wide spectrum of voters, LWolf Dec 2015 #5

Listening 40yrs of the same speech after speech Historic NY Dec 2015 #16

Sanders has a good record LWolf Dec 2015 #24

Some how his record of getting things done does not show up in getting bills passed Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #40

Just look a little further. LWolf Dec 2015 #45

Please provide a link of his amendments Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #50

a link for you thesquanderer Dec 2015 #84

You mean like the amendment Bernie voted for legitimizing racist Minuteman militias? SunSeeker Dec 2015 #74

Now, that and his support for the Border wall okasha Dec 2015 #169

You keep repeating that mantra like it's going to come true if you say it often enough. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #46

the meaness and anger in the anti posts indicate a visceral understanding that Bernie is winning roguevalley Dec 2015 #120

bow down bernie stuff. Seriously, your support of hillary is acknowledged. You are allowed your roguevalley Dec 2015 #118

Well since Hillary has 60 percent support, she doesn't need to hope the Repugs yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #64

Only 60% of Registered Democrats sonofspy777 Dec 2015 #83

Which puts Bernie at below 15% redstateblues Dec 2015 #97

on landlines, she's ahead. in the real world, not so much. roguevalley Dec 2015 #121

Oblivious, obviously, to the point. nt LWolf Dec 2015 #99

A lot of sane GOPs are voting for HRC Iliyah Dec 2015 #124

Dreamer n/t Old Codger Dec 2015 #163

Often, Republicans CAN vote in Dem primaries thesquanderer Dec 2015 #95

If Sanders can put Texas in play, it is game over for KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #212

I think he put Texas in play LWolf Dec 2015 #227

I don't blame a candidate for trying to expand his/her share of the electorate. randome Dec 2015 #6

Right. They're angry and bitter that the "good ole days" are gone YoungDemCA Dec 2015 #34

Funny you should mention white working class Americans. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #37

Bernie is putting his message out with the hope that Trump supporters will hear it and feel hope. roguevalley Dec 2015 #123

They are angry because the corporate run government has sent all their jobs to China. rhett o rick Dec 2015 #61

I don't claim to speak for Trump saltpoint Dec 2015 #8

He does better than Hillary against Trump Motown_Johnny Dec 2015 #11

There are people who like both Trump and Sanders because they're both anti-Establishment. CJCRANE Dec 2015 #12

Wait. Votes are a *good* thing, right? bvf Dec 2015 #13

Brilliant. Cause as we've pointed out, libdem4life Dec 2015 #14

So True! But don't hold your breath for Hillarians to admit that. n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #149

Deep exhale. Thanks. libdem4life Dec 2015 #172

More votes beats fewer votes. saltpoint Dec 2015 #17

Brilliant move! guillaumeb Dec 2015 #18

( ._.) Marty McGraw Dec 2015 #90

We want a candidate who gets no support Warren Stupidity Dec 2015 #19

Ironic hypocrisy Depaysement Dec 2015 #20

Yep! rhett o rick Dec 2015 #56

Economic distress. earthside Dec 2015 #21

Spot on! Marty McGraw Dec 2015 #92

Might sound like "desperation" to you, NorthCarolina Dec 2015 #25

Sanders courting bitter, racist, xenophobic nuts. Imagine that! YoungDemCA Dec 2015 #26

Because Hillary would never do that, right? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #31

2007! Yep she learned from her mistakes. Bernie should know it didn't work for her. yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #69

Except Bernie isn't pandering to bigots like she did, he stuck up for our rights. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #72

We'll see. I thought Bernie would have gotten more support by now. yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #75

you believe the landline polls. The real poll is coming up and since he can gather thousands of roguevalley Dec 2015 #127

I with you look forward to February 1st yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #131

"Convincing people that they're on the wrong side" used to be considered a good thing. arcane1 Dec 2015 #164

Right up until Bernie did it. The daily outrage is nothing if not amusing. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #191

Yes. We will just set aside the wedge issues and discuss the important issues. Nt. seabeyond Dec 2015 #42

He is courting those that like his support of the People over big money. The very reason HRC rhett o rick Dec 2015 #60

Primary '08 Retrospective: Barack Obama "I want some Obama Republicans!" Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #81

And many, many Sanders supporters ripped Obama for saying that…. KittyWampus Dec 2015 #138

First, your assertion is left unproven, second what's that got to do with me and with Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #175

Of course they did... any opportunity to rip into President Obama. Cha Dec 2015 #231

They love frivolous law suits(minus one industry).... NCTraveler Dec 2015 #28

If you say so. :D:D:D roguevalley Dec 2015 #128

Getting some people to turn to the Light Side is a good thing. backscatter712 Dec 2015 #29

He will be their President too Rebkeh Dec 2015 #30

To me it sounds like "win". lumberjack_jeff Dec 2015 #33

Good luck with that. Trump supporters don't care about economic populism OKNancy Dec 2015 #35

she has and so has obama. look up list. roguevalley Dec 2015 #129

Or going to Liberty U.. President Obama, VP Biden, and SOS Hillary Clinton declined.. Cha Dec 2015 #223

"Clinton Gets Praise From Rick Warren for Showing up to Church" beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #224

It appears that Sanders has read Thomas Franks' book "What's the Matter with Kansas?" Larkspur Dec 2015 #39

I'm surprised he's admitting this, MoonRiver Dec 2015 #43

really? roguevalley Dec 2015 #130

Well to me that indicates he can't get enough Democrats MoonRiver Dec 2015 #173

Good. That's why he has a better chance of winning the General than HRC. rhett o rick Dec 2015 #44

Yes, the Republican Party of the bigoted white male voter. We get that. seabeyond Dec 2015 #47

Hillary pandered to them often enough in 2008, remember? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #49

Her current failure to speak out as a progressive on any issues is pandering to the Republicans. nm rhett o rick Dec 2015 #58

This is true, and she has been saber rattling as well. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #59

Not all Republicans are bigoted white males. I would think you would understand that. rhett o rick Dec 2015 #52

Obama '08: "I want some Obama Republicans!" Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #82

Pure speculation, considering not one vote is cast. Historic NY Dec 2015 #54

Sanders will get more Republicans to switch than HRC. In fact some say that HRC will rhett o rick Dec 2015 #57

Maybe Sanders is working on being Trumps running mate or he is in training to give Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #48

He lit into the Donald again today, do try to keep up. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #51

HRC is in the same wealthy 1% club as Trump. Actually they are close friends outside the campaign rhett o rick Dec 2015 #65

OMFG you are so right! Warren Stupidity Dec 2015 #89

That's a repulsive comment. Utterly ridiculous and founded on nothing but cali Dec 2015 #115

Wage stagnation, jobs leaving our country... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #53

Well said and I agree that many people are so discouraged with present conditions appalachiablue Dec 2015 #106

When HRC does this it's because she is running for the general. Same concept. Hiraeth Dec 2015 #66

So you admit then he is trying to poach primary voters. Historic NY Dec 2015 #73

It is already in the bag for him so, why not aim for the general. Hiraeth Dec 2015 #144

Ah, but she tries to win the votes of the 'good Republicans', not the 'bad Republicans'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #196

IKR Hiraeth Dec 2015 #199

the inability of some to understand something hardly serves as an undermining of stupidicus Dec 2015 #68

He's been banging on about getting conservative whites back for years. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #71

Why not, Hillary has been courting conservatives for decades, except that Hillary is moving right whereisjustice Dec 2015 #76

Sanders is appealing to those that are sick of the corruption while HRC is appealing to those that rhett o rick Dec 2015 #80

So you're mad that he's trying to turn white people's anger LoveIsNow Dec 2015 #77

He is the only candidate that can win republican voters if Trump is nominated. Marrah_G Dec 2015 #78

Wrong. "Desperation" would be if Bernie were trying to sound CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #79

Exactly. The true "desperation" is the OP pretending that what hSanders is doing is a bad thing. arcane1 Dec 2015 #166

"We, as Democrats right now, should tap into the discontent of Republicans. I want Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #85

It seems like you are saying that Helen Borg Dec 2015 #87

Every conservative bigot, that drifts towards enlightened liberalism, will bring a few more along. TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #88

I don't give a FUCK who votes for Bernie Sanders. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2015 #91

I agree. MoonRiver Dec 2015 #94

A video clip from 2008's 'Republicans For Obama' cohort....for context... Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #96

It's class warfare. As a latina, I welcome them azmom Dec 2015 #101

well, without pandering or altering his positions, the fiend! MisterP Dec 2015 #102

Hey OP, please comment on Obama's 08 statements about seeking Republican voters! Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #104

The nerve of the guy. Next he'll start courting Clinton supporters. Android3.14 Dec 2015 #107

Seems a little detached from reality iandhr Dec 2015 #109

They left our party a long time ago....... Historic NY Dec 2015 #139

So the Sanders campaign is all about anger and fear? postatomic Dec 2015 #110

Is this supposed to be a bad thing? Truly through the Looking Glass, now... AzDar Dec 2015 #111

Wow, just another weekend at Bernie's NEDem Dec 2015 #122

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! postatomic Dec 2015 #126

Great, Sanders is attracting voters to progressive policies. Broward Dec 2015 #134

Bernie could definitely appeal to some of them who support Trump for his opposition to H-1B visas... cascadiance Dec 2015 #135

I'd also contrast it with the opposite tack MisterP Dec 2015 #157

Good for Bernie. You shouldn't give up on people. Vinca Dec 2015 #140

Your average Trump supporter: postatomic Dec 2015 #143

Don't see the issue. joshcryer Dec 2015 #146

There are only two reasons to make this statement. Sheepshank Dec 2015 #147

+1. I feel it is as much #1 and this has always been his intent and goal. seabeyond Dec 2015 #151

Or, you know, he recognizes the overlap. joshcryer Dec 2015 #156

"We, as Democrats right now, should tap into the discontent of Republicans" Obama 08 Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #162

That thread devovlved rather quickly. Although, there are some salient points made further down. Hiraeth Dec 2015 #200

Hllarian Outrage that a 'socialist' dare educate the 'little people' to vote in their own interests 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #152

Trumps base.. MrWendel Dec 2015 #155

Bernie and Common Sense... SoapBox Dec 2015 #158

which is exactly why I stopped insulting Trump supporters several weeks ago grasswire Dec 2015 #159

I see no reason for outrage Nonhlanhla Dec 2015 #160

What I find most interesting about this.. one_voice Dec 2015 #170

Excellent, excellent post Number23 Dec 2015 #174

In 08 both Obama and Clinton attended anti gay churches and spoke to the congregations Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #176

Did you miss this part of my post on purpose? one_voice Dec 2015 #177

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2015 #215

Well said. nt Cali_Democrat Dec 2015 #221

"I think it's great if you can bring someone over from the dark side. But where I have an issue is Cha Dec 2015 #232

I think this is a good idea. Chemisse Dec 2015 #178

If I wanted to be the President of the United States Aerows Dec 2015 #184

FINALLY, a brilliant strategy that progressives should have be pursuing all along Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #185

Do you think that everybody mythology Dec 2015 #188

More and more of those types are joining DU ecstatic Dec 2015 #190

It's just you. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #197

If any genuine Jamaal510 Dec 2015 #195

They've been getting those 'personal experiences' recently in a number of states. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #198

Good post, Jamaal.. thank you. ".. Obama=Socialism!" Cha Dec 2015 #233

I can believe it. NurseJackie Dec 2015 #201

Is Bernie changing his message and policy positions regarding women, minorities, and immigrants? Martin Eden Dec 2015 #204

Getting bodies to vote in open primary's appears to be the goal...... Historic NY Dec 2015 #206

An election campaign has several goals Martin Eden Dec 2015 #207

Yes you do or you wouldn't reply... Historic NY Dec 2015 #208

Speculation can lead to misunderstanding Martin Eden Dec 2015 #209

To keep Trumpers attention he'll have to, the vast majority of them aren't the working poor who've uponit7771 Dec 2015 #217

Bernie won't do that. n/t Martin Eden Dec 2015 #226

Why bother? Elmergantry Dec 2015 #205

I don't see anything wrong with trying to court voters from everywhere. lovemydog Dec 2015 #213

Court them, bring them over... but not under the illusion that they're poor and feel that they've... uponit7771 Dec 2015 #216

Exaclty what it is. Cha Dec 2015 #225

He doesn't have to 'go after them' AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #230