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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary is in this for herself, Bernie Sanders is in this for the people and for this country [View all]TheProgressive
(1,656 posts)44. Right back at ya...
Statesman
noun (pl. statesmen)
a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
I'll add my additional definition:
An elected official who demonstrates leadership and policies that positively
contributes to the general welfare of *all* people and our planet.
Precisely like Sanders...
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Hillary is in this for herself, Bernie Sanders is in this for the people and for this country [View all]
AZ Progressive
Oct 2015
OP
...drapes and window shades ...which will quickly be pulled down if she becomes POTUS.
L0oniX
Oct 2015
#7
Hillary is a woman for the people: There is not doubt Hillary is for Americans
lewebley3
Nov 2015
#169
Thats a Sanders supporters attack: Nothing more: Hillary is have been in public ser:
lewebley3
Nov 2015
#182
This is the last chance we're ever going to have to start to undo the strangle hold of the oligarchy
L0oniX
Oct 2015
#9
Probably the last time in my lifetime. The kids will do it sometime even if they have to use phasers
LiberalArkie
Oct 2015
#32
I have no doubt she believes she knows what's best for us and the country. The problem is she
sabrina 1
Nov 2015
#173
he is not running on behalf of the democratic party. he is a party of one, himself. whether it is
msongs
Oct 2015
#59
So something like forty years as a professional politician means Sanders isn't a politician?
MohRokTah
Oct 2015
#25
Edwards was a phony, one only needed to compare his actions vs. his words ...
slipslidingaway
Nov 2015
#129
That's because it's true, he's just another John Edwards preying on voter's emotions. eom
MohRokTah
Oct 2015
#97
Endless war in the Middle East and converting Libya into a failed state are wonderful recommendation
eridani
Nov 2015
#135
Oh. . .explain. Really, I'm dying to hear this with facts to back up your position
Feeling the Bern
Oct 2015
#93
All the poster has is saying Bullshit and then running. There are no facts to back up his position
Feeling the Bern
Nov 2015
#139
The only person on the Democratic primary ballot I judge to have a chance at defeating...
MohRokTah
Oct 2015
#104
Who's that? Depending on your location there are a lot of people on that ballot
Scootaloo
Oct 2015
#111
The momentI hear a politician play the populist shit I immediately consider them just a scumbag.
MohRokTah
Nov 2015
#120
Stop, it's like arguing with a howler monkey. All they do is throw shit and scream
Feeling the Bern
Nov 2015
#140
Hillary Clinton Email Shows She Was Eyeing A Second Presidential Run From Day One At The State Dept.
AZ Progressive
Oct 2015
#29
More TeaLeft CRAZED Hillary derangement syndrome. Really, it's as bad the right wingers.
RBInMaine
Oct 2015
#30
After twenty five years in Congress and he has little to show where he is helping others.
Thinkingabout
Oct 2015
#42
Then perhaps he is not up to the task especially in light of everything is someone else fault.
Thinkingabout
Nov 2015
#125
mind boggling how you Sanders supporters relentlessly attack Clinton because she leads him
c588415
Oct 2015
#54
"he sais; she said".....No!...RealClearPolitics.com says your candidate Sanders aint winnin.
c588415
Nov 2015
#162
i admire your passion;nevertheless, the chosen one, my candidate Hillary R Clinton,
c588415
Nov 2015
#192
I would always be willing to have a rational discussion about the issues you find important n/t
JonLeibowitz
Nov 2015
#133
In addition to arrogance, you also have evident problems with reading comprehension.
thucythucy
Nov 2015
#187
I think she believes that taking care of Big Business interests is in the best interests...
stillwaiting
Nov 2015
#141
Stockholm Syndrome Right? All people who don't support Bernie have it? We are all just "Slaves"?
MrWendel
Nov 2015
#196
Which ones? "Stolkholm Syndrom" I believe was a DU Bernie special. "Slave" is
MrWendel
Nov 2015
#199
Yes, there is allot of Bitching and Moaning that goes on in these threads, especially Theads created
MrWendel
Nov 2015
#203
Some believe HRC can take billions from the 1% and not have any strings attached.
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#146