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allan01

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34. this has been done for years or dont you know that ?

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Tue Oct 29, 2013, 06:13 PM

Oct 2013

always on the backs of the poor , never the rich or the military establisment.

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Senator Bernie Sanders: "We cannot balance the budget on backs of people who have virtually nothing" [View all] kpete Oct 2013 OP

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #1

Say it Bernie! DeSwiss Oct 2013 #2

Bernie's voice comes through clear erronis Oct 2013 #33

Intelligence and clarity... dchill Oct 2013 #3

Restore the taxes on the wealthy already until they pay down the debt they ran up on point Oct 2013 #4

EXACTLY! nt Tigress DEM Oct 2013 #16

The very simple truth that some of these nitwits don't understand is: The poor and the.... BlueJazz Oct 2013 #5

Bernie gets it MissDeeds Oct 2013 #6

The panic on the Right is that Baby Boomers are turning America into a Welfare State.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #7

Perfect! KansDem Oct 2013 #17

We're sucked dry. It's that simple. Brigid Oct 2013 #8

Bernie blue-wave Oct 2013 #9

Recommend jsr Oct 2013 #10

Bernie is right from our POV. From the GOP POV, eliminating millions from Earth is their job. freshwest Oct 2013 #11

Maybe it will be easier to do so once the TPP is signed. AnotherMcIntosh Oct 2013 #12

I wonder if Ms. Clinton agrees. Just sayin. nm rhett o rick Oct 2013 #13

Kicked and Recommended! nt Enthusiast Oct 2013 #14

k&r n/t RainDog Oct 2013 #15

Corporations write the Tax Code! Dustlawyer Oct 2013 #18

K&R nt NorthCarolina Oct 2013 #19

It's nice to know at least one person truly stands for the people. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #20

Our Father, who art in heaven..... fasttense Oct 2013 #21

K&R People love corporations more than democracy. raouldukelives Oct 2013 #22

I love how Bernie pronounces the word "nickel". beerandjesus Oct 2013 #23

K&R Liberalynn Oct 2013 #24

Why not make these corporations (people) pay income taxes, just as other people are required to? indepat Oct 2013 #25

This data show just how 'effin' vile are those who would balance the budget on the backs of those indepat Oct 2013 #26

Sounds presidential to me Blue Owl Oct 2013 #27

Bernie Sanders speaks for me. stage left Oct 2013 #28

GE made $40 billion and paid $0 in taxes. Initech Oct 2013 #29

K&R The problems are well defined and the solutions are plain. Egalitarian Thug Oct 2013 #30

Bernie is talking about me. Roarybeans Oct 2013 #31

Well, if misery loves company, you won't be miserable alone....... socialist_n_TN Oct 2013 #39

k&r for Senator Sanders. n/t Laelth Oct 2013 #32

this has been done for years or dont you know that ? allan01 Oct 2013 #34

One good voice... JimboBillyBubbaBob Oct 2013 #35

I fully agree!!! gopiscrap Oct 2013 #36

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Oct 2013 #37

highly recommended nt arely staircase Oct 2013 #38