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In reply to the discussion: Why would a Democrat vote for H. Clinton and Citizens United? [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)50. Well you never want to discuss issues. How about the OP. Do you support CU?
Or think it's ok if your candidate uses it. Situational ethics.
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This Class War isn't between Democrats and Republicons, it's a war between progressives and
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#31
So you support Citizens United for H. Clinton only and don't see the hypocrisy?
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#3
You are being kind with your last sentence and giving them the benefit of the doubt.
NCTraveler
Nov 2015
#11
Clinton is using Citizens United to gain a financial edge. I assume you support that. But don't
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#33
Now you are rationalize what you define as goodness. I have no argument with your definition
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#70
Millions never vote in every election. That's because you offer Corp Thing 1 vs. Corp Thing 2.
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#36
The only way to change Citizens United is to win in 2016 and appoint SCOTUS justices
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#4
Actually, people are taking advise and are making/losing money on the predictive markets
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#88
In the real world, one backs up their claims or put their money where their mouth is
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#87
So you don't approve of CU but it's ok to use it for goodness purposes. The problem with that
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#41
I do not believe in fighting a battle with a losing hand or both hands tied behing my back
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#53
Hillary has the negatives to give the GOP the best shot at winning the WH. The polls
Vincardog
Nov 2015
#61
Someday someone must explain to me that if Hillary is basically a con, why are the actual
randys1
Nov 2015
#34
I agree that Hillary brings out the haters to vote, Bernie not so much. I believe
randys1
Nov 2015
#40
Last Friday a poster literally said Thatcher is a better feminist role model than Clinton.
NCTraveler
Nov 2015
#17
Well you are always free to give your views on Citizens United, but since no one in the
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#42
Well you never want to discuss issues. How about the OP. Do you support CU?
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#50
The only effective way to eliminate Citizens United is to win in 2016 and control SCOTUS
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#25
I like Sanders but I cannot support a candidate who can not win in the general election
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#55
GOP, Karl Rove, Bush/Rubio etal, ALEC and koch bros will do everything in their
randys1
Nov 2015
#37
So explain if you don't approve why do you back a candidate that is willing to take advantage
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#44
I notice that not one of you are willing to discuss the merits of CU. Why is that? I think you
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#45
I am only offended by those that choose to disparage others rather than engage in decent dialog.
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#69
That rationalization has gotten us into lots of trouble. Kill them before they kill you. That's
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#65
Hillary's campaign is not cheating. They are playing by the rules as they currently exist.
Freddie Stubbs
Nov 2015
#93
Then all you have to do is refute what the OP says. Do you support CU or just
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#71