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In reply to the discussion: DID you see Bernie Sanders on Reliable Sources just now? [View all]ConservativeDemocrat
(2,720 posts)80. It's not an "insult" to use the clear meaning of your words in context
You said, and I quote directly: "Secondly, why would corporations donate to a popular candidate other than for quid pro quo?"
Which is written with the clear misunderstanding that "corporations donate", when doing so is explicitly illegal. So there is no assumption here, other than directly using your words.
If you want to walk it back, that's fine. But don't go pretending you're getting the vapors over me pointing out what you said.
- C.D. Proud Member of the Reality Based Community
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erronis
May 2015
#7
I half expected them to break away to cover Hillary arriving somewhere.....
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2015
#23
I am glad you agree that the Corp-Media (owned by major corporations) are ignoring the candidate
rhett o rick
May 2015
#44
Perhaps because the "people's candidate" won't be able to get the people to vote for him?
brooklynite
May 2015
#48
She is clearly Wall Streets choice. The billions they have to buy the election
rhett o rick
May 2015
#50
I didn't forget the Republicons. The Oligarchs will give them some support but they
rhett o rick
May 2015
#53
So in your opinion Bernie is a weaker candidate then any of the possible republicans....
daleanime
May 2015
#54
Based on polling and the political profile of the States in play? Absolutely.
brooklynite
May 2015
#60
I like to take benign statements and pretend they're de-facto positions too.
LanternWaste
May 2015
#70
Yes, it's quite refreshing I must say. And Bernie probably doesn't have pollsters tellin him what isues he should duck.
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2015
#52
How about we get the personality/ownership discussion out there and let Bernie deal with issues?
erronis
May 2015
#8
That was a good interview. And come to think about it - that is the difference between the "news"
jwirr
May 2015
#15
That was before the media got totally co-opted as a propaganda mechanism
Jackpine Radical
May 2015
#18
Then how do we 40% know? Are those avenues closed to the 60% for some reason?
whatthehey
May 2015
#88
Video: Bernie Sanders Slams Press For Campaign Coverage On CNN's Reliable Sources
Purveyor
May 2015
#28
10% of the population owns 80% of the wealth. So what fucking difference does it make
KingCharlemagne
May 2015
#39
Propaganda works that's why it's used. The Plutocratic-Oligarchs buy propaganda and
rhett o rick
May 2015
#46
You think the billions "donated" by Wall Street will win out over the power
rhett o rick
May 2015
#49
But Sen Warren isn't running. Funny how people suddenly believe in the system if
rhett o rick
May 2015
#64
Insulting me won't make any difference. Maybe makes you feel taller. I don't for a minute
rhett o rick
May 2015
#67
I am having trouble with your "reality based" logic. First of all it's a fact of politics and
rhett o rick
May 2015
#69
Oh plez. Corporations have all their execs give to the campaign. That's not fooling anyone
rhett o rick
May 2015
#74
It's not an "insult" to use the clear meaning of your words in context
ConservativeDemocrat
May 2015
#80
Your word games don't change the facts that corporations donate millions by "encouraging" their
rhett o rick
May 2015
#85
If you want your words to mean something other than they explicitly mean...
ConservativeDemocrat
May 2015
#86
Sen Sanders may not be able to overcome the huge financial donations that HRC will get.
rhett o rick
May 2015
#78
I have never once mentioned Benghazi nor will I ever. I do mention that she betrayed the
rhett o rick
May 2015
#84