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89. Love that as much I love this:

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Wed Apr 15, 2015, 04:02 AM

Apr 2015

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I would like to have a series of substantive discussions on ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 OP

Please explain what you mean by tax credits to fund infrastructure repair. PoliticAverse Apr 2015 #1

Possibly ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #5

I would prefer taxing Corporations who move jobs overseas. We are doing the opposite right now. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #82

How about starting with taking away the tax break for offshoring jobs. merrily Apr 2015 #214

I think you are not analyzing this correctly metalbot Apr 2015 #221

First of all, you missed where I agreed with the OP about incentives for corporations who sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #242

Perhaps some candidates on the left? Downwinder Apr 2015 #2

+1 leftstreet Apr 2015 #4

What? Liberals, you say? libdem4life Apr 2015 #151

Keep up the labor reform the Administration has been pushing in the NLRB Starry Messenger Apr 2015 #3

Do you mean tax credits for the wealthy? Or for the wealthy to PAY more taxes... cyberswede Apr 2015 #6

Marcy Kaptur introduced legislation for a new CCC cyberswede Apr 2015 #9

That is great legislation ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #16

Yeah...but a girl can dream, right? nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #28

LOL, Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #50

With this congress the liklihood of passing a CCC like program is very low. Next to their hate for jwirr Apr 2015 #33

I talking about tax credits for the wealthy ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #13

Good point. cyberswede Apr 2015 #26

Yes and Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #46

This makes sense, to stop the off-shore revenue... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #183

It's a carrot and stick approach ...we really shouldn't care why ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #195

I seldom am on the highway anymore. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #203

I love this idea JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #134

True ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #197

k & r for good discussion & the good replies here lovemydog Apr 2015 #7

I would start with protecting the right to vote Gothmog Apr 2015 #8

Let me be a little more specific ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #10

The discussion seems to follow the number of candidates. Downwinder Apr 2015 #12

How bold and/or stupid would you have to be to block a poster named 1StrongBLACKman Number23 Apr 2015 #11

That should be a ticket to ride? whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #14

So very interesting that you felt the need to chime in. Number23 Apr 2015 #15

Why out of eeeeeeverybody on DU whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #17

Your question is not interesting in the least. Number23 Apr 2015 #18

I don't get it whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #19

Not banned; just blocked ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #24

Which group? PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #25

This one ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #48

Whatever it is, Number23 Apr 2015 #27

We will demwing Apr 2015 #115

It's really funny that you not only think that your post made even the tiniest bit of sense Number23 Apr 2015 #160

I've read your posts demwing Apr 2015 #163

Couldn't be less concerned with what I think Number23 Apr 2015 #167

That left a mark./NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #234

I have followed this thread PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #168

So black posters and women are on your right wing nut job list here? Number23 Apr 2015 #169

nice strawman you are swinging around. PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #171

Alot of the people in this thread that are talking about 1SBM's banning from a "progressive" group Number23 Apr 2015 #172

The group hosts don't have as thick of skin as you or me JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #229

Yeah, I think this thread has definitely pointed out some folks. But it's not anyone we weren't Number23 Apr 2015 #267

there are black posters and women supporting President Obama here treestar Apr 2015 #200

And so UNUSUAL too!! I mean, what is the president's support among black and female Democrats Number23 Apr 2015 #204

Well hells bells! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #222

Solid advice demwing Apr 2015 #173

Holy crap, the Host list for that group... SidDithers Apr 2015 #96

A virtual 1SBM (And AA, and HoF, and BOG) fanclub roster! ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #100

Let's be honest demwing Apr 2015 #110

That was a response to a hidden post ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #111

You can view a hidden post. demwing Apr 2015 #113

Since "honesty" is what you want ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #117

If you had posted in the group as politely as you did above demwing Apr 2015 #140

Yeah? Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #141

I'm going to have to look JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #139

"I put it in the trash bin" An excellent place for trash and those who revel in it. Number23 Apr 2015 #174

What fresh hell is this? Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #176

It's for progressives. There's no reason you would know about it. nt DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #178

I suppose not, I'm a liberal. Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #180

I think there are free political science classes available online. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #184

Let me guess Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #189

In order: No. I don't know. You'd be wrong about that, as demonstrated by 1 & 2. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #190

Tedious. Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #193

How progressive of you to trash a woman there, on a Democratic board. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #191

You knocked down a straw man I didn't put up. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #216

I do believe the new Progressive Group should be sheshe2 Apr 2015 #217

I don't understand your point DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #218

If you are not a part of the progresasive group here... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #220

Ooooh no, I peeked. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #186

You know - I don't think JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #223

That is a very charitable take on things. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #226

Patience JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #228

Everyone is welcomed in the PRG demwing Apr 2015 #116

Like the guy with the hidden post? Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #121

Everyone starts out as welcomed demwing Apr 2015 #138

Understood Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #146

I block people that have a history of disrupting demwing Apr 2015 #150

Basically, "distuptive" is subject to Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #155

LA LA LA demwing Apr 2015 #158

I must say Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #177

So it's OK if the BOG does that too right? treestar Apr 2015 #192

I love you treestar! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #196

It's ok for any group to do that demwing Apr 2015 #201

So why did so many people go screaming to Skinner to ban the BOG from GD. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #207

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #194

I can't see anything he did to deserve it. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #37

Then they were wrong to have blocked him whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #43

I do agree... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #45

I think it is this thread. Rex Apr 2015 #47

Thanks for the link, Rex. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #54

Well I hope they don't think it can become some kind of anti-HRC group. Rex Apr 2015 #56

That's about the size of it though. onecaliberal Apr 2015 #59

Well................. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #65

Done. Rex Apr 2015 #67

My thoughts as well, Rex. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #69

Wow, screw that. F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #181

Careful ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #205

I think that is exactly what it is. leftofcool Apr 2015 #130

I agree, groups are protected forums and I can understand why. Rex Apr 2015 #131

What's funny about that is the poster was just wrong treestar Apr 2015 #202

I saw that, it was a cross post from another group. Rex Apr 2015 #230

Yeah, I don't see anything whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #49

Good to know on a Democratic board that pic doesn't bother you.... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #199

I think I've lost the plot whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #206

The picture is at the link I just provided. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #208

Ah... Borg Hillary... whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #211

I hope so. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #212

Back when I posted it I didn't see it as trashing Obama whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #213

Not just Obama, sheshe2 Apr 2015 #215

Well whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #219

Your concern is noted demwing Apr 2015 #142

Take a look at the line-up Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #21

Yep, yep and yep. The never ending efforts to ostracize all and stake their claims as the Captains Number23 Apr 2015 #23

I was... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #35

"Well at least they said please." Number23 Apr 2015 #52

That part got me too.. Not "progressive" enough? Cha Apr 2015 #84

Not "progressive" enough for the "progressives" that do absolutely nothing but shit on Democrats Number23 Apr 2015 #85

Really! Rofl! Cha Apr 2015 #87

LOL! Too good to not use again: freshwest Apr 2015 #88

Love that as much I love this: freshwest Apr 2015 #89

Oh my In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #145

... pipoman Apr 2015 #153

Gee, I wonder who could have done that? Couldn't be the person running up and down this thread Number23 Apr 2015 #162

Brava my dear Numbere23! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #209

Oh .....and sheshe2 Apr 2015 #210

Wait... zappaman Apr 2015 #271

No, you most certainly are not! Number23 Apr 2015 #272

It must have been because he's black Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #93

So I take it you agree with the Block? ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #98

Looks like Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #106

And you're still welcome demwing Apr 2015 #144

You have the temerity to criticize his post under an OP that childishly criticizes Hillary's logo? stevenleser Apr 2015 #120

Not every post is as important demwing Apr 2015 #143

Yes, I said they blocked him because he's black. Number23 Apr 2015 #165

Results... Major Nikon Apr 2015 #185

The alerter is so full shit he could pass for a diaper. Number23 Apr 2015 #198

What the hell does a name have to do with anything? demwing Apr 2015 #108

I honestly don't think so Nevernose Apr 2015 #20

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #30

I wonder if it would help to localize the idea of tax credits? I mean almost every area has some jwirr Apr 2015 #41

Now we're cooking! ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #53

Learned last year how this is being done in my state now, 1SBM. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #90

Right to vote is fundamental nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #22

Blocking doesn't sound too progressive. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #29

I'm (almost) over it ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #36

OMG you were completely rational then the mod blamed YOU! JaneyVee Apr 2015 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #99

No, you're clearly not "almost over it". DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #127

Really? I have made 5 (now 6) Blockage related comments ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #136

I do not agree with tax credits for the wealthy PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #31

That's not how investment tax credits work ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #38

I do not agree with any additional tax credits for the wealthy. n/t PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #74

Infrastructure repair should be handled by our government rathr then large corporations Agnosticsherbet Apr 2015 #32

Agreed ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Sissyk Apr 2015 #83

You are correct but the government hands the money to the state and in turn they hire private jwirr Apr 2015 #44

Hmmm 'tax credits for the wealthy'...where have I heard that one from before? Rex Apr 2015 #34

You do realize there is a difference between tax "credits" and tax "cuts", right? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #40

Where did I call it tax cuts? You do realize 'tax credits' is just more corporate welfare? Rex Apr 2015 #42

No, I do not support corporate welfare ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #57

There is no incentive to help, just earn a profit. Rex Apr 2015 #64

Okay, now you're just being silly. Good night. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #71

Yeah I knew you would give up. Rex Apr 2015 #73

Yeah ... I gave up and it had/has nothing to do with the idea of corporate welfare. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #95

Well then stop expecting the government to take care of your business! Rex Apr 2015 #114

Uh Huh. That's nice. Cousin Betty, please pass the greens. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #119

Right, you got nothing. I know. Rex Apr 2015 #122

Uh Huh. That's nice. Cousin Betty, please pass the potatoes. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #124

Good thing you gave up so long ago! Rex Apr 2015 #126

Is it clear why the poster was blocked? demwing Apr 2015 #147

Well I read a little about them a day ago and now know exactly why Rex Apr 2015 #152

Why do you continue coming into MY thread ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #156

Im not even talking to you demwing Apr 2015 #161

But you are talking ABOUT me ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #170

So snark is fine coming from you demwing Apr 2015 #175

Okày. Fine buddy. Have a great life. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #179

Thanks demwing Apr 2015 #182

FWIW, you and I don't agree on much. Rex Apr 2015 #233

If I understand you correctly... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #51

I think we should go back to the old system of corporations get nothing from the government Rex Apr 2015 #55

Does that include subsidies for renewable energy projects? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #60

Nothing, sink or swim. Let other huge corporations form their own Rex Apr 2015 #63

Think of all the stuff we wouldn't have ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #70

You are only assuming that corporations will not pick up where government leaves off. Rex Apr 2015 #72

That has a name, venture capitalism. n/t PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #76

Yes but now we practice disaster capitalism and evidently some people like it that way. Rex Apr 2015 #78

True statement. PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #79

Bernie sanders is trying introduce just that legislation onecaliberal Apr 2015 #58

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #61

The corporate promoters like it that way, it makes sure the wealthy keep stealing from the Rex Apr 2015 #66

Agreed. Those are the folks I hope we can onecaliberal Apr 2015 #101

Yes. Progressives need to get serious about promoting candidates for local offices eridani Apr 2015 #62

I agree, around here the local tax boards are all controlled by neo-cons. Rex Apr 2015 #68

Yes ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #109

That wouldn't be the chair of the local PNHP chapter, would it? eridani Apr 2015 #187

No his name is Dave Ludden--you may know him ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #231

I got an invte from him also, but will probably go to the PNHP event. n/t eridani Apr 2015 #262

I want to make clear, that no progressive reform BainsBane Apr 2015 #77

+100000. Tired of the whiny white Bro-gressives YoungDemCA Apr 2015 #86

So true ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #104

Thank you ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #123

The big changes would take years, I agree ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #137

Excellent posts, thanks! lovemydog Apr 2015 #224

Aww you are welcome! ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #232

Don't stop ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #236

Wow. Now you're the kind of progressive I can get behind. Number23 Apr 2015 #166

... ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #188

That's a great idea treestar Apr 2015 #80

One little thought. Savannahmann Apr 2015 #81

Simple, tax the wealthiest. Tax and tax and tax them until they're only fabulously rich. Scuba Apr 2015 #91

I would love to see the wealthiest taxed more ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #103

There's a Progressive Group at DU? LWolf Apr 2015 #92

I would certainly like to see LWolf Apr 2015 #94

Nope. Adrahil Apr 2015 #97

Excellent op. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #102

I deleted my previous post. Sissyk Apr 2015 #105

What's wrong with a little Meta? Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #107

Specially since it caused this wonderful thread! Rex Apr 2015 #128

I love the JAQ like OP Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #132

Well the day progressives think giving tax credits to the wealthy is in any way, shape or form Rex Apr 2015 #135

Funny and sadly ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #159

I guess you're right ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #118

Had a look to see what got you blocked from that group tkmorris Apr 2015 #112

Really? Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #125

Tax credits for the wealthy has nothing to do with moving the party to the left. Rex Apr 2015 #129

Why do we need overly complicated incentive programs? jeff47 Apr 2015 #133

Campaign finance reform is the first step.. SomethingFishy Apr 2015 #148

Not progressive zipplewrath Apr 2015 #149

I disagree with much of what you have written; but, I appreciate the response/discussion ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #164

I agree with you on this. lovemydog Apr 2015 #225

But as I'e mentioned ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #227

Strange you should declare this zipplewrath Apr 2015 #239

The tax incentives that you are talking about is not what I am referring to ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #240

Why not just tax the funds zipplewrath Apr 2015 #243

Because ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #245

The GOP ain't that stupid zipplewrath Apr 2015 #249

It does benefit the rich ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #251

As I say, I have no problem with enforcement zipplewrath Apr 2015 #252

Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #255

It's different in each state. lovemydog Apr 2015 #270

The gain will be less zipplewrath Apr 2015 #238

Again, I disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #241

Enforcement is fine zipplewrath Apr 2015 #244

Okay; but, I'd rather see the infrastructure addressed ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #247

Okay, but it's not progressive zipplewrath Apr 2015 #248

I don't care about "progressive", I care about results ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #250

Then why say this? zipplewrath Apr 2015 #254

Because "progressive" is not the totality of the left ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #256

I'd suggest there was nothing "moving left" about it zipplewrath Apr 2015 #265

okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #266

Your asking for America to lose the superficial way they choose . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #154

Buy time on public access TV/Radio and have a talk show about progressive politics. Taitertots Apr 2015 #157

Read the entire thread DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #235

Thank you ... Now, duck! ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #237

In order to accomplish sheshe2 Apr 2015 #246

They don't need tax credits. They have cash they upaloopa Apr 2015 #253

Cash (off-shore) that ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #257

You are borrowing the money and on the hook for servicing it too TheKentuckian Apr 2015 #260

Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #261

You said tax credits. That is a hit on revenue upaloopa Apr 2015 #263

Did you miss the part about the revenue being off-shored ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #264

That has nothing to do with your OP upaloopa Apr 2015 #268

Uh, yes it did/does. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #269

Bribing the wealthy the wealthy to chip in dimes on the dollar is not "moving left" TheKentuckian Apr 2015 #258

Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #259