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Thom Hartmann is not a Democratic Leader. LOL boston bean Aug 2017 #1
+1000 Freethinker65 Aug 2017 #3
That was my very first thought. "Democratic Leader"? George II Aug 2017 #16
Oh good lord! HWGA! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #22
Exactly...he's Putinite trash, bought and paid for by the Russian state propaganda apparatus alcibiades_mystery Aug 2017 #41
Right, he's a Russian TV host. R B Garr Aug 2017 #51
Bravo. I don't know where the poster got that claim. nt Blue_true Aug 2017 #90
Right On The Bean With That! Me. Aug 2017 #101
A pundit is not a leader elehhhhna Aug 2017 #130
If we unfairly denigrate REAL Democratic leaders, such as Kamala Harris... scheming daemons Aug 2017 #2
+1000 Freethinker65 Aug 2017 #4
+1 bluepen Aug 2017 #5
+ 1 MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #8
Bingo! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #25
+1 Maven Aug 2017 #35
+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #61
+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Aug 2017 #86
A Pro-Thom post every day? Are you paid by RT as well? A bot? NightWatcher Aug 2017 #6
I've stayed out of the daily discussion, but... Miles Archer Aug 2017 #45
Someone jokingly suggested that the OP may actually be Hartmann himself.... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #126
For crying out loud, give it up already. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #7
What the heck is this flooding of posts/threads about him? moonscape Aug 2017 #9
Thom Hartman has perfected cold fusion and cured psoriasis Orrex Aug 2017 #10
In His Spare Time, No Less ProfessorGAC Aug 2017 #34
It's because Thom has had Bernie on his show and has been supportive of Bernie for years berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #11
His being part of a Russia propaganda outlet has much to do with it. boston bean Aug 2017 #19
No one here was complaining about that last year when Thom was supporting Hillary berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #24
Yeah. That's it. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #119
Well now that's sure enlightening. Thanks. nt Hekate Aug 2017 #140
That nasty divisiveness is what served Putin's purpose. R B Garr Aug 2017 #148
I posted numerous times that people shouldn't post RT, and why. So you can't say "no one." pnwmom Aug 2017 #147
WHOA!!! Plucketeer Aug 2017 #69
I love Thom Hartmann PatSeg Aug 2017 #74
so does Stephanie Miller and she's not talking the shit Hartman is nini Aug 2017 #80
Right on! burrowowl Aug 2017 #158
I don't give a shit that Hartmann supported Sanders. Adrahil Aug 2017 #91
If people here are hung on on the fact that his show is syndicated on RT, then berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #95
What part of "paid by Putin" do you not object to? Adrahil Aug 2017 #96
What? lol lol lol lol JHan Aug 2017 #97
And it's made in the RT studios - don't forget that muriel_volestrangler Aug 2017 #115
Nope. For years I've been suggesting to Thom's intern that Thom should disassociate with RT emulatorloo Aug 2017 #150
Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #12
He is not a Democratic leader karynnj Aug 2017 #13
He won? tazkcmo Aug 2017 #14
I think I already read this thread a couple of times. MineralMan Aug 2017 #15
Multiple baiting expeditions. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #18
DU'ers are entitled to their own opinions. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #17
+1. nt ecstatic Aug 2017 #20
This. HopeAgain Aug 2017 #105
Since you are not a DU Administrator MineralMan Aug 2017 #21
Thank you for your advice! I just followed up on it. Akamai Aug 2017 #26
LOL, the current wait time is 1.5 months FSogol Aug 2017 #39
Shh...quiet, you.... MineralMan Aug 2017 #47
Thanks for your info! I'm glad I did it both ways then -- here in the Akamai Aug 2017 #54
The vilification of Hillary Clinton lasted far too long and disheartened many of her supporters Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #64
Good fix mcar Aug 2017 #75
Holy crap, MM... Hekate Aug 2017 #142
Well...OK, then. MineralMan Aug 2017 #151
Just because YOU consider him a "leader" leftynyc Aug 2017 #23
He's not the only one. Like it or not, Thom is a Democratic Public Figure. berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #29
He's fair game Cary Aug 2017 #58
Spare me leftynyc Aug 2017 #81
Bullshit! Hartmann is a media figure who takes a paycheck from Valdimir Putin. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #102
LOL. Sorry. Our tent just really isn't big enough for Russia Times. Squinch Aug 2017 #131
He's said he isn't a Democrat, so he's not a Democratic leader. nt pnwmom Aug 2017 #143
+1, there's a real "hard sell" going on this week with Hartmann BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #44
How ANYONE here can respect leftynyc Aug 2017 #83
That, and the notion of "the generals" overthrowing Trump. WTH is going on here? nt Hekate Aug 2017 #152
OK. Now this is just getting sad. PragmaticLiberal Aug 2017 #27
Worse than "sad" ... it's intentional, and with a specific goal. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #33
Exactly. So obvious what's going on here. bluepen Aug 2017 #42
I am concerned about the unfair vilification of Thom Hartmann and the Akamai Aug 2017 #36
I haven't seen any attacks on Hartmann's character here, can you point me to one? Thanks. George II Aug 2017 #98
All those that complain about him taking a paycheck from Putin kacekwl Aug 2017 #123
If complaints about him taking a paycheck from Putin bother him, he should stop taking a paycheck Squinch Aug 2017 #132
That's not attacking his character at all. George II Aug 2017 #149
Perhaps you should read some of the responses kacekwl Aug 2017 #155
+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #63
Someone please explain the whole RT thing to me please. Funtatlaguy Aug 2017 #28
It's complete FUD and a b.s. attack on Thom. His show has been syndicated for a long time berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #31
"It's complete FUD and a b.s. attack on Thom." --- LOL! No it's not. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #37
Keep digging on that... berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #50
LOL! (That's not how it works!) NurseJackie Aug 2017 #53
. berni_mccoy Aug 2017 #57
LOL! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #62
He's on salary from RT BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #46
He works for a Russian state propaganda outlet, the US IC believe the Russians interfered with US .. uponit7771 Aug 2017 #66
I suggest you read this post: SunSeeker Aug 2017 #73
*yawn* Coventina Aug 2017 #30
So much for big tent include mm in this dembotoz Aug 2017 #32
Translation: I want to alert on everyone who scoffs at my favorite Russian Puppet. FSogol Aug 2017 #38
Looks like it's going to be a while before the OP alerts on anything... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #99
He must have bashed the heck out of the alert button on behalf of Thom. n/t FSogol Aug 2017 #100
Since I'm new here just wondering Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #125
Hi! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #127
OK thanks Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #154
Stop trying to make RT happen Maven Aug 2017 #40
Lol! :) bluepen Aug 2017 #43
+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #67
That's so fetch. dawg Aug 2017 #153
Why is there a proliferation of Thom Hartmann threads all of a sudden ? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #48
There isn't. Just a couple. n/t leftstreet Aug 2017 #92
Because one poster keeps starting them. Squinch Aug 2017 #133
I wasn't aware he held elected office . . . . hatrack Aug 2017 #49
Someone stating why they don't listen to him get the red out Aug 2017 #52
Hartmann is NOT a "Democratic Leader" by any sense of the term Foamfollower Aug 2017 #55
He's a media personality, not a party leader BainsBane Aug 2017 #56
Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #59
"Seems pretty clear to me." LOL NurseJackie Aug 2017 #68
The unashamed worship of sacred cows are pretty clear as well. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #70
He isn't a group BainsBane Aug 2017 #76
+1000 DesertRat Aug 2017 #110
Thanks for highlighting Thom Hartmann's Russia Today connection for me Cary Aug 2017 #60
Leader, WTF did you get that.. Historic NY Aug 2017 #65
The Russian State interfered with the US Election. The Russian State funds RT. RT pays Hartmann. OnDoutside Aug 2017 #71
It does seem to be difficult for some doesn't it? nini Aug 2017 #84
Yes, the world of "But, but" ... OnDoutside Aug 2017 #85
So by that interpretation, are attacks on me against the TOS? stevenleser Aug 2017 #72
I guess you need to start showing some love for Pootie, Steve BainsBane Aug 2017 #77
Then I am in trouble because I can't stand uncle Vlad. stevenleser Aug 2017 #94
Good question! mcar Aug 2017 #78
You may be waiting for quite a while for an answer on that query. BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #89
Indeed R B Garr Aug 2017 #107
I"ll file this under CS. Scruffy1 Aug 2017 #79
Well said BainsBane Aug 2017 #111
Leader?? nini Aug 2017 #82
OPERATION COUNTEROFFENSIVE! betsuni Aug 2017 #87
.. BainsBane Aug 2017 #109
If "Democratic Leaders" are working for Vladimir Putin, we're fucked. Adrahil Aug 2017 #88
People please, don't get so wrapped up in this crap. It can be trolls or bots judesedit Aug 2017 #93
Thom Hartmann is a Democratic Leader? Iggo Aug 2017 #103
Like clockwork. Any thread that says "don't speak ill of fellow progressives"... Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #104
Lets be honest...most threads that say don't speak ill of fellow progressives Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #108
some people seem to think the Clinton/Sanders primary wars were their "greatest hits" Blue Ridge Virginia Aug 2017 #135
now this ucrdem Aug 2017 #106
He works for the Russian government Bradical79 Aug 2017 #112
I have had it. MadCrow Aug 2017 #113
+1 Thank you for your post! LongTomH Aug 2017 #121
It is past time for Thom to drop his RT backing if he wants to be taken seriously as someone Squinch Aug 2017 #129
Who? LexVegas Aug 2017 #114
I reserve the right to denigrate anyone..... Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #116
Again? Dr Hobbitstein Aug 2017 #117
Unfortunately, the OP can't reply MineralMan Aug 2017 #122
Will no doubt need start another nonsensical Flamebait thread. emulatorloo Aug 2017 #139
Except Thom isn't a "Democratic leader". A "liberal voice", sure, but... JHB Aug 2017 #118
Eye Opener Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #120
Wow that was a blast from the past The Polack MSgt Aug 2017 #136
A poster up-thread mentioned Thom was viewed much differently here as early as last year. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #141
Wow, that is just nasty, but it sure explains the divisiveness that Putin R B Garr Aug 2017 #146
If you are being paid by the Russians and are on RT, then you are not a source I want to trust Gothmog Aug 2017 #124
Really, this is too obvious. Thom is a participant in RT. That means he is not trustworthy. Squinch Aug 2017 #128
He's not a Democratic leader! JustAnotherGen Aug 2017 #134
Talking heads aren't "Democratic Leaders" and the TOS doesn't cover talking heads emulatorloo Aug 2017 #137
And that goes double for talking heads who aren't Democrats! nt pnwmom Aug 2017 #144
I don't think you understand what leadership is Lee-Lee Aug 2017 #138
What makes him a Democratic Party leader? Nothing! n/t. hrmjustin Aug 2017 #145
Thom Hartmann is not, and never has been, a Democratic leader. Not even a thought leader. Stop it. Stand and Fight Aug 2017 #156
I agree! burrowowl Aug 2017 #157
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