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InAbLuEsTaTe

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74. Wow, talk about obsessed! My sayin you should 1st read Bernie's book before you call it "stupid"

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 02:07 PM

Apr 2019

means I think Bernie is a "savior"... that's some logic!! You're obviously obsessed with Bernie... and not in a good way. Maybe if you actually DID read his book, you'd begin to see things differently!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Bernie Sanders, at Town Hall, Says His Wealth Isn't Proof of the 'American Dream' [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP

hmmm sheshe2 Apr 2019 #1

Hmmm, indeed mcar Apr 2019 #2

umhmmm sheshe2 Apr 2019 #6

Absolutely he did. He said the top tax rate should be 52%. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #40

tell me... LOL pangaia Apr 2019 #53

We already know the answer. Silence says it all. democratisphere Apr 2019 #52

Wait...What? Me. Apr 2019 #61

No, but his wealth shows his hypocrisy in criticizing other Democrats who also pnwmom Apr 2019 #3

Exactly NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #7

His stupid book?! You obviously haven't read it... you should and you would InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #27

Sorry. I have a long book list NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #38

Then perhaps you should save your review...calling a book "stupid" you haven't read is not smart. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #42

Wow. NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #73

Wow, talk about obsessed! My sayin you should 1st read Bernie's book before you call it "stupid" InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #74

ROFL You never give up NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #75

Broker's fees shouldn't be taxed as capital gains bigbrother05 Apr 2019 #76

But Bernie has a charitable organization too! namahage Apr 2019 #15

The words "shilling" and "pandering" come up a lot when other Democrats sell books. betsuni Apr 2019 #17

And free college. Don't forget that... with no details offered. yardwork Apr 2019 #69

Bill and Hillary left the White House broke and deep in debt do to Ken Starr. Blue_true Apr 2019 #21

and no one has EVER been able to prove a quid pro quo. nt spooky3 Apr 2019 #29

Bernie never "criticized other Democrats who also succeeded in improving their fortunes Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #32

Oh he certainly did. George II Apr 2019 #48

LOL...ok George. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #58

LOL...yes Power 2 the People George II Apr 2019 #62

No proof as usual George. Just innuendo and anti-Bernie nonsense. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #63

Oh, you'd love to see me post that "proof" now, wouldn't you? George II Apr 2019 #64

George you promised me you would be dignified and stop with the conspiracies. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #65

I think Bernie should have gotten off his high horse and released multiple tax returns in 2016, pnwmom Apr 2019 #51

Much ado about nothing. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #57

It's about Bernie's lack of transparency. Hopefully he'll do better from now on. n/t pnwmom Apr 2019 #60

We should all strive to do better. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #66

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Prickly.. "if anyone thinks I should Cha Apr 2019 #4

Deflection NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #8

Yeah, definitely Not Cha Apr 2019 #11

I completely agree! NurseJackie Apr 2019 #70

:) Cha Apr 2019 #71

Welcome back, dear! George II Apr 2019 #72

Nice to be Cha Apr 2019 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #9

Like UnitedFightBack Cha Apr 2019 #14

Nahh. It's good to hear some straight talk from a candidate. It's the only way we beat Trump. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #33

Well from the clip I saw when Bret asked it he said get rump up here and asked him how much in taxes UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #5

"Nobody is asking him to apologize for writing a best selling book - that is an offense to our Cha Apr 2019 #10

So his response was what about trump? sheshe2 Apr 2019 #16

Yes. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #18

Thanks, nt sheshe2 Apr 2019 #19

The United States is a mixed economy. That means it has socialistic and capitalistic aspects. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #35

"Newfound" BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #12

He said he was for paying higher taxes as a tax on higher incomes. That would Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #13

When was the part when he was asked to pay higher taxes by Bret and he said you get UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #20

WHATABOUTrump. Weak response. Cha Apr 2019 #22

If I remember correctly it was during that whole segment. I watched the whole town hall so Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #25

I'm sorry I can't watch the whole thing but those clips can be damaging because he did if fact say UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #26

Well actually he answered quite well. But since you can't watch the actual answer ... it's Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #31

Thought Bernie's answer was exceptional... and well received. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #43

So Bernie said the same thing republicans have said, they paid what was owed. Blue_true Apr 2019 #24

He said what I'm sure every R and D say. Can you tell me which Democrats pay an extra $ for Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #28

Actually, you can indeed donate to the treasury. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #34

Like I pointed out. Blue_true Apr 2019 #39

Some people "pay" more by giving more to charity. Blue_true Apr 2019 #36

That's lovely. Glad you know generous people. Bezos gives less than 1% to charity. Charity Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #41

Bernie's returns show that he is a miserly giver. Blue_true Apr 2019 #44

Thank you for that, Blue_true! Cha Apr 2019 #67

My understanding is the charities were not listed on the returns. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #49

They summarized by saying they made something like $500,000-$600,000 Blue_true Apr 2019 #50

Yes. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #59

Nailed it!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #30

Colonel Sanders peaked later in life Trenzalore Apr 2019 #23

He said his is not an example of capitalism because he has a college education, was a congressman vsrazdem Apr 2019 #37

Another great answer by Bernie... he was on his game the entire night!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #45

Politics done all right by ya bern, picked up a couple vacation houses along the way too Baclava Apr 2019 #46

With the boat discreetly anchored in the lake. Blue_true Apr 2019 #54

Feel the Bern! nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #55

His entire career is proof of the "American dream" ecstatic Apr 2019 #47

He was a relatively popular mayor. Blue_true Apr 2019 #56

+1 Cha Apr 2019 #68

Best sit-down comedy BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #77