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In reply to the discussion: I wish we could talk sanely about the Clintons and their long history [View all]think
(11,641 posts)56. He VOTED against it. And what did Bill Clinton do? Oh ya, He made it law.....
Where was Bill Clinton? Why didn't he WORK the isles and make sure Glass Steagall wasn't repealed.
Why because he knew he had a wonderful speaking tour in his future giving speeches to big banks for millions of dollars.
Making empty allegations that the repeal of Glass Steagall is somehow Bernie Sanders fault when he was one of the few people who had the guts to vote NO is completely ignoring the facts at hand...
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I agree with you. It's extremely naive to think there is no quid pro quo when
rhett o rick
May 2015
#101
No it's me. I usually have a chip on my shoulder just waiting to unload. nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#188
I don't have a problem with them making money if they get a job and work for it.
rhett o rick
May 2015
#102
Then let's stop criticizing Republicans who do the same thing. People want to hear them also,
sabrina 1
May 2015
#162
Because that $25,000,000 was all because they are so entertaining, not that everyone knew
Dustlawyer
May 2015
#124
Perhaps the focus should on the efforts the Clintons do rather than the money issue.
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#3
If you want to say this, it was also a time when Bernie was in Congress, what did
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#24
He was still a part of Congress which repealed the Glass-Steagal, he should be looked
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#34
So he's responsible for the Democrats that sold out and voted for it? That's really twisted logic.
think
May 2015
#45
Did he try to influnce others? Did he talk to other Congressional members?
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#47
"Did he try to influence others?" Why are you asking that. If you are trying to make
rhett o rick
May 2015
#187
I know Senator Clinton is not responsible for her vote. She's blameless. I get it.
neverforget
May 2015
#116
But just a few posts above that poster said Sanders was responsible for ALL of congress'
cui bono
May 2015
#160
Did I say she was blameless for her vote? Even Hillary has said she would like to
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#173
That vote had a consequence which you seem unable to acknowledge. It gave President Bush legal
neverforget
May 2015
#175
Okay, wait... so Sanders is responsible for all members of Congress' vote even though he voted
cui bono
May 2015
#158
He did actually, when he votes against a bill his habit is to use his floor time to speak forcefully
Dragonfli
May 2015
#117
Wow. So now one member of congress is responsible for the votes of all other members
cui bono
May 2015
#157
I did not say Bernie did not vote for the repeal of Glass-Steagall, he was a part of Congress
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#43
Oh, wow, they can never compromise, guess this is why we have a do nothing congress,
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#53
you are so full of.... nonsense that it's pointless trying to have a discussion with you
cali
May 2015
#65
Perhaps bringing up subjects such as Glass-Stegall may be overwhelming for some.
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#82
Jaw dropping Comment. Absolutely Devoid of Logic alone, forget pretense of intellectual honesty.
2banon
May 2015
#105
OK - let's start with NAFTA, Banking deregulation, brutal welfare "reform", offshoring
whereisjustice
May 2015
#79
yes, but that's not the only point. The Clintons are wealthy today because of their close
cali
May 2015
#21
You're right, but let's face it. Any attempt to discuss the intersection of money and politics
cali
May 2015
#22
She has already run for President and was a Senator, if her positions are so different then it
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#178
That is true but I seem to remember that during his term she was called one of his advisors. And
jwirr
May 2015
#41
Members of political dynasties forfeit to some degree their ability to be viewed as individuals.
tritsofme
May 2015
#55
Precisely...His dad set him and his siblings up with trust funds so they would never have to work...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#35
We have had many rich Presidents but how they made their money was not always okay with the
jwirr
May 2015
#44
Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband made at least $30 million over the last 16 months,
stonecutter357
May 2015
#10
I prefer to discuss the policy differences between Secretary of State Clinton, Senator
Agnosticsherbet
May 2015
#31
It comes down to the question of, do you want to continue this miserable status quo, or not.
Enthusiast
May 2015
#61
They couldn't wash the political stink off the "foundation" with bleach and a firehose. eom
whereisjustice
May 2015
#68
Paved the way for offshoring our jobs as well with NAFTA & China's PNTR's status.
RiverLover
May 2015
#78
Troll, is the right word for someone pretending to be Bernie supporter: It fits!
lewebley3
May 2015
#198
There is something wrong with how they earn their money. They take cash from corporations
whereisjustice
May 2015
#80
No there is not something wrong with earning money: Its what it takes to become President!
lewebley3
May 2015
#100
There is something wrong with the WAY they earn money. See the difference? Or are you
whereisjustice
May 2015
#176
There is no free market: Thats a GOP lie: but Senators are being hired and sold.
lewebley3
May 2015
#181
They politicians, they had to get their money from somewhere: They are for Sale too!
lewebley3
May 2015
#194
NAFTA, banking deregulation, throwing poor people into the street with brutal welfare reform? Both
whereisjustice
May 2015
#177
He signed the laws that nearly destroyed us with corruption and sent a million jobs away and
whereisjustice
May 2015
#183
Presidents are responsible for the laws they design to impact the next generation, the data
whereisjustice
May 2015
#189
I trust HRC will usher in another era of unprecedented peace and prosperity like her husband...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#190
I would say anyone if pretty accessible if you get past their handlers! WTF? nt
Logical
May 2015
#123