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rhett o rick

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62. What we will find is that the one that wins will appoint (?) the same intelligence leaders, the
Sat Aug 31, 2013, 02:29 PM
Aug 2013

same economic leaders, etc. The Powers To Be transcend the presidents.

Because a Republican could never pull it off leftstreet Aug 2013 #1
THE real answer, I'm afraid. FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #28
Unfortunately, you've hit the nail on its head. n/t TheBlackAdder Aug 2013 #32
The Powers In Charge knew that they needed a Democrat in the WH to rhett o rick Aug 2013 #37
I'm not convinced of that. Remember when their henchman Rove threw a huge hissy fit last year? AverageJoe90 Aug 2013 #40
Yes and I agree. They were only going to give Obama 4 years. Point taken. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #41
But who are "they"? freedom fighter jh Aug 2013 #51
"They" controlled both candidates so they were not worried. "They" also control most Dustlawyer Aug 2013 #57
"maybe the people who really run things didn't want a Romney win." I'm sorry. But No. Just no. AverageJoe90 Aug 2013 #65
You need a chill pill. freedom fighter jh Aug 2013 #67
Rove is just a workhorse. He is not even liked by Bush Sr. 'They' are way above the likes sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #70
I disagree about the begging for another Bush. cui bono Aug 2013 #43
I dont disagree. What I said was TPTB figured after Obama, the country would accept a Republican in rhett o rick Aug 2013 #48
heh SammyWinstonJack Aug 2013 #49
What we will find is that the one that wins will appoint (?) the same intelligence leaders, the rhett o rick Aug 2013 #62
True. Makes no real difference anymore. n/t cui bono Aug 2013 #61
"I think they needed a Dem" No, they didn't. AverageJoe90 Aug 2013 #66
Don't agree. That's the theater they want you to see. cui bono Aug 2013 #68
So what if both parties have problems? I don't deny THAT, not at all. AverageJoe90 Sep 2013 #69
True. They did actively try to steal 2012. Perhaps there's 2 levels of "they". cui bono Sep 2013 #75
the real tragedy is that Obama has taken traditional Dem issues away. grasswire Sep 2013 #77
Exactly. Since the Dems are now proposing these things cui bono Sep 2013 #78
First response to the OP nails it. nt NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #45
*authored by Hillary. bunnies Aug 2013 #2
She certainly did help draft this POS OhioChick Aug 2013 #3
Her hubby must be proud. bunnies Aug 2013 #5
I agree OhioChick Aug 2013 #6
Yep. bunnies Aug 2013 #8
It looks like launching disastrous treaties for American workers run in the Clinton family blood. avaistheone1 Aug 2013 #13
Imagine what she'd do as President. bunnies Aug 2013 #19
This seriously adds to my growing list of reservations about Hillary. avaistheone1 Aug 2013 #20
Thats what makes it so infuriating. bunnies Aug 2013 #21
Her hubby Plucketeer Aug 2013 #50
This is only one reason why I will not vote for her. glinda Aug 2013 #11
Same here n/t OhioChick Aug 2013 #16
Same here. No way will I vote for Hillary...her time has come and gone. Raksha Sep 2013 #74
+1000 nt antigop Aug 2013 #31
If enough of us make enough noise about this, she may lose her bullwinkle428 Aug 2013 #14
Yep. bunnies Aug 2013 #18
Good idea. CrispyQ Aug 2013 #25
+ 1 Berlum Aug 2013 #29
Just hope that Amy BlueDog Klobuchar doesn't get chosen. Worse even. glinda Aug 2013 #35
I wish that were possible. We are a small minority. There are lots of DU'ers that will rhett o rick Aug 2013 #42
I did not know that. CrispyQ Aug 2013 #24
This is the biggest betrayal. LiberalAndProud Aug 2013 #4
At one point, I actually believed they were serious. Now, Congress Inside Trades on a Daily Basis. TheBlackAdder Aug 2013 #58
Exactly. Getting TPP passed is multi-national Corps #1 priority. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #7
Huge K&R. Thank you for keeping this on the front page. woo me with science Aug 2013 #9
Needs to stay on the first page a bit. mick063 Aug 2013 #10
This Is A Big Deal colsohlibgal Aug 2013 #12
Rachel is stuck in "LBGT rights" mode. mick063 Aug 2013 #17
I think you're right. caseymoz Aug 2013 #23
Next time, let's vet our candidates for high office a bit first, okay??? blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #15
I call it Post-Marxist Liberalism. caseymoz Aug 2013 #22
We don't necessarily need to embrace Marxism - simply the concept of truedelphi Aug 2013 #33
Have you read Marx? caseymoz Aug 2013 #53
+1 leftstreet Aug 2013 #59
You are making some good points. None of which truedelphi Aug 2013 #63
It is alarming,isn't it? LiberalAndProud Aug 2013 #26
"The Corporation" should be required viewing. CrispyQ Aug 2013 #27
I second your idea of watching this film. truedelphi Aug 2013 #34
This shouldn't surprise anyone who has been paying attention. nt TBF Aug 2013 #30
well r & k then. n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #36
Recommend jsr Aug 2013 #38
The same reason he is trying to abolish public ed through his flak Arne Duncan. duffyduff Aug 2013 #39
Abolish??? No, Strengthen. jsr Aug 2013 #46
kick woo me with science Aug 2013 #44
Disgusting, but not surprising MissDeeds Aug 2013 #47
Very astute observation jsr Aug 2013 #56
He's Buy-Partisan Octafish Aug 2013 #52
K&R MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #54
I'll tell you why he's supporting TPP Ocelot Aug 2013 #55
What the hell goes on behind the scenes? Kablooie Aug 2013 #60
Signed. This is such a fucking travesty. Betrayals don't come forestpath Aug 2013 #64
NAFTA was started by GHWB... finished by Clinton markiv Sep 2013 #71
100th rec. n/t Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #72
NOTHING Obama has done, has surprised me markiv Sep 2013 #73
So we can sell corn and soybeans overseas Recursion Sep 2013 #76
Thanks for the link. I made good use of it. nt Jasana Sep 2013 #79
I'm assuming this is a rhetorical question. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #80
Anything to weaken US labor and make huge profits for the ruling class. B Calm Sep 2013 #81
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