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38. I didn't get that at all, dkf. Did you see the whole segment?

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EXPLOSION on LIVE TV As Melissa Harris-Perry DEFENDS America's True Risktakers -- THE POOR. [View all] Segami Sep 2012 OP

This doesn't work as a comparison unless you believe people choose to be poor and thus take risk. dkf Sep 2012 #1

no handmade34 Sep 2012 #5

Bullshit Atman Sep 2012 #6

Good summation. truedelphi Sep 2012 #89

It is clear you did not watch the show (not just the video, the actual show). JoePhilly Sep 2012 #10

Damn nice post 90-percent Sep 2012 #13

Thanks ... I think "Bottom Feeder" is a perfect descrition of Mitt and the GOP. JoePhilly Sep 2012 #15

Oh ... When Ann Romney spoke ... JoePhilly Sep 2012 #16

I think Matt Taibbi's well researched and well presented RollingStone article was more convincing xtraxritical Sep 2012 #45

apples and oranges 90-percent Sep 2012 #59

The Nobel wealthy as Newty Fruity would say are wealthy because the employees who "helped build southernyankeebelle Sep 2012 #17

There are significant risks to what Mitt does jmowreader Sep 2012 #19

And if we are paying payments on the van, the fees to the servicer, interest to Rmoney. jtuck004 Sep 2012 #33

Great post. nt woo me with science Sep 2012 #54

Now tell me what's riskier than walking out of your door... RoccoR5955 Sep 2012 #41

Not risky for Mitt. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #81

K&R nt avebury Sep 2012 #23

I'm not interested in defending Romney. But if you think it is in the Democrats best interest dkf Sep 2012 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #29

Sigh. So unhelpful. dkf Sep 2012 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #57

" chase it away" Phlem Sep 2012 #73

DKF I understand what you are saying AnnieK401 Sep 2012 #58

Worst attempt at logic ever. You're not even good at being deceitful. Scuba Sep 2012 #66

Exactly! AnnieK401 Sep 2012 #56

JoePhilly hits three-run shot to the upper deck!!!! Scuba Sep 2012 #65

That is a valid description of part of what he did at Bain. truedelphi Sep 2012 #90

Right, Romney Was A Predator Rather Than A Risk Taker DallasNE Sep 2012 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #27

The rich take risks with their money. The poor are at risk of their lives. JDPriestly Sep 2012 #31

But what we need for the economy is people who take risks with money. dkf Sep 2012 #37

But if we can also move the economy forward by JDPriestly Sep 2012 #44

By your logic, since the wealthy are so unwilling to risk a few of their dollars, we should .... Scuba Sep 2012 #67

The risks a poor person takes CAN'T move the economy jmowreader Sep 2012 #101

The rich risk becoming poor. Clearly it can't be the same risk as for the poor themselves. n/t eggplant Sep 2012 #39

So a person drowning not by choice is not at risk? mbperrin Sep 2012 #36

If a rich person decided to go white water rafting that wouldn't do much for the economy dkf Sep 2012 #42

I think that what offends me is the glorification and idolization of the rich -- JDPriestly Sep 2012 #47

If the rich decide to go bungee jumping or white river rafting JDPriestly Sep 2012 #49

This isn't about Romney and his propensity for M & A. dkf Sep 2012 #55

The only way you can help small business in the US is to tax the rich. JDPriestly Sep 2012 #83

So you don't care about vendors of rafting trips or bungee jumping entrepreneurs? Wow. mbperrin Sep 2012 #68

I didn't get that at all, dkf. Did you see the whole segment? catbyte Sep 2012 #38

I saw the clip of her round table discussion and honestly I get the gist of her point. dkf Sep 2012 #43

And where do you think that incentive is going to come from? elzenmahn Sep 2012 #70

The capitalist class is awash with cash. Without customers, they have nothing to invest it in. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #80

We can always expect just such drivel from you. Scuba Sep 2012 #64

The born wealthy don't take real risks mzmolly Sep 2012 #88

People can no longer take risks to improve their lives magic59 Sep 2012 #95

Wow. Raine1967 Sep 2012 #96

just handmade34 Sep 2012 #2

That made me cry. nt patrice Sep 2012 #3

That segment was great. nt valerief Sep 2012 #4

This has needed to be said for so long! freshwest Sep 2012 #7

I was yelling at that girl too. EC Sep 2012 #8

Here! here! we need to see more people shutting down stupidity and telling it like it is!!! Heather MC Sep 2012 #9

I agree that being poor is very risky...I know. But IF she was implying that the poor look snappyturtle Sep 2012 #11

Unless you know the risk of not being able to have things the world takes for granted, PDJane Sep 2012 #12

When you know you can move back into mom's basement, there are JDPriestly Sep 2012 #48

I love that Melissa did that. Her passion was obvious, her words came from her heart. classof56 Sep 2012 #14

MHP deserves as many threads and as much support on this as Chris Matthews was given last week. proverbialwisdom Sep 2012 #18

You can only hear the same bullshit repeated so many times before you snap WhoIsNumberNone Sep 2012 #20

She sure did. Who WAS that woman, anyway-- how obnoxious!! ailsagirl Sep 2012 #76

One more thing about Mitt. It has been thoroughly reported that he is extremely cautious vanlassie Sep 2012 #21

good for you melissa. iemitsu Sep 2012 #22

I like that she lost her broadcaster's demeanor. Sheer, genuine outrage. And DirkGently Sep 2012 #25

Even in her anger, she was so articulate ailsagirl Sep 2012 #78

A beautiful rant is when anger focuses us on the point. She was a laser. DirkGently Sep 2012 #97

She certainly was ailsagirl Sep 2012 #98

I applaud you melissa Evergreen Emerald Sep 2012 #26

You go girl Third Doctor Sep 2012 #28

This clip should be shown over and over again -- especially to the low info GOP dolts in the 90% RVN VET Sep 2012 #30

I take a risk everyday kellytore Sep 2012 #32

.. progressoid Sep 2012 #34

I saw this! byoung6 Sep 2012 #40

Being elderly and on Social Security is also a huge risk in the way JDPriestly Sep 2012 #50

What a smack down! zorro1 Sep 2012 #46

Vulture capitalists take NO risk as the game is rigged in their favor. AdHocSolver Sep 2012 #51

Exactly the point she was making! n/t DavidL Sep 2012 #74

Whats gotten into these MSNBC hosts, its like they don't care BootinUp Sep 2012 #52

I noticed that too darkangel218 Sep 2012 #77

I love it! WTG MHP. Firebrand Gary Sep 2012 #53

I work in that neighborhood. geefloyd46 Sep 2012 #60

Well done, MHP!! jjewell Sep 2012 #61

You never know BrainMann1 Sep 2012 #62

Yeah, 'risk takers' aren't risking life or limb, they're really looking for better.... johnnyrocket Sep 2012 #63

wow... woman, kick ass. nt seabeyond Sep 2012 #69

Go Melissa! mzmolly Sep 2012 #71

I adore this woman. AtomicKitten Sep 2012 #72

Wow-- she really kicked ass. I don't care if she did apologize. ailsagirl Sep 2012 #75

She's right. Additionally, when capitalists take risks, they externalize them. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #79

The wealthy risk very little. burnsei sensei Sep 2012 #82

So fantastic I have watched it here several times Lifelong Protester Sep 2012 #84

Wow. I think this was great. Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #85

Where to start? garthranzz Sep 2012 #86

Her statement was very true oldbanjo Sep 2012 #87

Melissa Harris-Perry just gained a new fan in me johnlucas Sep 2012 #92

What she said! obxhead Sep 2012 #93

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2012 #94

I'll tell you who the real risk-takers are - immigrants. Flatulo Sep 2012 #99

I think MHP is sooooo sexy:)......... Joey Liberal Sep 2012 #100