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Adrahil

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37. Except that he was brave enough to raise taxes a lot.
Sat Apr 2, 2016, 10:53 AM
Apr 2016

Lots of folks here forgetting that he raised taxes by quite a bit, despite calls from the GOP that it would cause a depression. He also passed an Assault Weapons Ban. I don;t think it did any good, but it was a an effort, and those two things ushered in Gingrich and his "revolution." Why do so many casually forget those facts?

Was he the perfect progressive? No. But he was hardly a "Republican." The country did far better under him than any of the GOP, and he was building a base on which to expand. Sadly, he couldn't keep it in his pants, and the GOP managed to spin that into more than they should have been able too.

Is she Teflon? Faux pas Apr 2016 #1
No links to said accomplishments? ffr Apr 2016 #12
best republican president EVAH! ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #19
Except that he was brave enough to raise taxes a lot. Adrahil Apr 2016 #37
keep kidding yourself. Huckster Billary ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #38
I like to call them Billary cause ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #39
Yeah, not like it's used by sexist right-wingers or anything. Adrahil Apr 2016 #40
the truth is never an attack. It is what it is. As I said, I have 153 million reasons to not believe ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #41
Yeah, because "Billary" is a "truth" Adrahil Apr 2016 #42
When Bill was running, didn't they brag that you get both? ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #43
well yeah before the internet took hold PatrynXX Apr 2016 #24
Imbecilic statement tabasco Apr 2016 #26
Must not be anything worth their time. liberal N proud Apr 2016 #2
Wrong department for criminal charges filing. LS_Editor Apr 2016 #25
Deferring to the FBI is the State Dept deferring the case for prosecution FreakinDJ Apr 2016 #33
They don't want to jeopardize the case against Hillary... Human101948 Apr 2016 #3
Interesting noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #4
I think the DOS finally saw the writing on the wall and want to get as far away as possible. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #11
Looks like the FBI told the DoS to cease interfering or face charges of obstruction. /nt SDjack Apr 2016 #34
I think the FBI's first involvement was purely to secure all the electronic media Yo_Mama Apr 2016 #36
Two competing investigations DebbieCDC Apr 2016 #5
I'm sure Kerry is more than happy to wash his hands of this shit show. frylock Apr 2016 #16
That's my feeling too, not like State is not busy. nt bemildred Apr 2016 #17
Bad News for Two Entities Bodych Apr 2016 #6
The #1 rule Hillary should have known (no excuses) Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #13
Here, let me help em out. highoverheadspace Apr 2016 #7
This could be awesome for Clinton..... blackspade Apr 2016 #8
Always the voice of reason, blackspade. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #14
May justice prevail felix_numinous Apr 2016 #9
Gotta watch out for the truth here or it may be censored. highoverheadspace Apr 2016 #10
+1000 FreakinDJ Apr 2016 #20
Would we trust anything coming out of the State Department? Baitball Blogger Apr 2016 #15
For deeper background to all this, especially regarding FBI Director Comey and many others involved bobthedrummer Apr 2016 #18
You know........................... turbinetree Apr 2016 #21
There is a good side to this....just think now... Pauldg47 Apr 2016 #22
Looks like Department of State has had enough of this Republican witch hunt GreydeeThos Apr 2016 #23
Nope. TM99 Apr 2016 #27
In real life people who support Hillary are open to education. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #29
Some I've talked to believe they're defending the concept of working for a living. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #31
I believe people should do that too. Which is why I support the idea of a living wage. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #32
They like strawman arguments. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #35
+1! eom BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #28
The investigation will continue until she loses. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #30
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