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so - the people don't want them and Democrats/Independents don't want them Skittles Apr 2013 #1
Pete Peterson and groups of billionaires he works with that have think tank sounding names Dragonfli Apr 2013 #5
Corporate Dems want them...don't kid yourself antigop Apr 2013 #11
The owners do. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #38
It's on the to-do list from corporate headquarters jsr Apr 2013 #53
Atta boy, Senator Sanders! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #2
Did you hear that noise, Peggy?... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #30
I don't follow what you're saying... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #31
He critiqued the president... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #35
Ah, OK. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #39
Someone will be along... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #43
K&R forestpath Apr 2013 #3
Good for Bernie and good for VT for electing him byeya Apr 2013 #4
You Go Bernie Liberalynn Apr 2013 #6
kr HiPointDem Apr 2013 #7
“Yes, we must move forward on deficit reduction" ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #8
They need an excuse, Pete Peterson wants that trust fund NOW!!!! Damn it. Dragonfli Apr 2013 #23
I get the feeling, ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #24
It's like you just changed uniforms and ran back on the field whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #9
Play the ball, not the man. redqueen Apr 2013 #10
I'm sure he is.. These jounalists are looking beyond the obvious.. Cha Apr 2013 #12
A rich guy gambling with the lives of the poor. nt ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #14
There's no gambling involved. Cha Apr 2013 #17
That's not gambling. That's stealing meow2u3 Apr 2013 #19
I agree -- those arguments are BS imo, and here's why stupidicus Apr 2013 #47
Exactly. nt ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #48
Great post danbeee46 Apr 2013 #63
I'm sure he knew Bernie Sanders would fight it, too. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #18
Thanks, I was thinking the same thing, GoCubsGo n/t Cha Apr 2013 #21
He shouldn't even be making it part of the conversation. Maven Apr 2013 #45
Correct. He's changed things for the WORSE just by putting it out there. n/t whathehell Apr 2013 #59
If Bernie's disappointed, you know the prez is WRONG on this. nt valerief Apr 2013 #13
WE have to do our parts -- contact the WH and your reps! gateley Apr 2013 #15
I talked to Bill Nelson's staff on this a month or so ago. lark Apr 2013 #26
I think (hope) a lot of Dem Senators will balk. I'm so glad you talked to his office regarding this gateley Apr 2013 #29
K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #16
K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #20
Go Bernie!!! santamargarita Apr 2013 #22
What's with all the Obama bashing? He's got this. bahrbearian Apr 2013 #25
That was said in Sept. 2008. Beacool Apr 2013 #27
I stand with Bernie Sanders democrank Apr 2013 #28
That makes him an obvious Obama-hater/ODS-sufferer doesn't it? stupidicus Apr 2013 #32
"how did all those denials on the part of the those " defenders bahrbearian Apr 2013 #40
lol -- you know it stupidicus Apr 2013 #42
x2 AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #64
Bernie! AzDar Apr 2013 #33
Senator Sanders truly is "America's Senator"! CapnSteve Apr 2013 #34
CapnSteve dotymed Apr 2013 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author Marblehead Apr 2013 #36
Keep the message going Bernie. M_A Apr 2013 #37
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #41
Hostage negotiation Aerows Apr 2013 #44
That is EXACTLY what they're doing, plus attacking the ACA, PP and promoting Keystone on EVERY bill. freshwest Jun 2013 #65
Apparently it's a big ol' yawn Aerows Jun 2013 #66
There isn't much push, so I imagine it won't affect 'em. I hurts those I love, though. Thanx, Aerows freshwest Jun 2013 #67
Right there with you Aerows Jun 2013 #68
Anyone else feel this article is purposefully worded to make it sound like only the 'fringe' is mad? brett_jv Apr 2013 #46
Could be, reports say 70% of voters over 50 oppose the chained CPI Babel_17 Apr 2013 #51
Democrats need to pay attention to this: LongTomH Apr 2013 #58
I agree with Bernie Sanders 100% ReRe Apr 2013 #49
. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #50
! Bozita Apr 2013 #56
i wish Obama would change parties Doctor_J Apr 2013 #52
Forced to compromise, with what WOULD we compromise? Festivito Apr 2013 #54
Bernie, if you read this... dotymed Apr 2013 #55
+1 840high Apr 2013 #57
k/r n/t Why Syzygy Apr 2013 #60
Great, where's Harry Reid, Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein? xtraxritical Apr 2013 #61
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