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251. 3rd party "attack dog" Liars that helped
Sun Mar 31, 2019, 04:30 PM
Mar 2019

get trump rigged in?

Sanders Promised Civility but Hired Twitter Attack Dog - The Atlantic


https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/sanders-promised-civility-hired-twitter-attack-dog/585259/

I don't think so.





Second, a lot of Bernie Sanders supporters weren’t big fans of Clinton. So Stein campaigning on the idea that Clinton and Trump were similar made it harder for Clinton to win over those voters — even if Sanders voters didn’t vote for Stein, they may have stayed home out of disgust.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/jill-stein-democratic-spoiler-or-scapegoat/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Feb 2019 #1
Yeah, BS says this was "taken out of context", too.. Cha Feb 2019 #2
It would be so simple for him to end the speculation, and the questions. ehrnst Feb 2019 #3
Why wasn't the "press and media" this diligent mikeysnot Mar 2019 #27
They are WeekiWater Mar 2019 #34
Yeah I did mikeysnot Mar 2019 #37
Solid findings out of 80 million results. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #41
..... ehrnst Mar 2019 #44
No it doesn't mikeysnot Mar 2019 #73
Yes it does. ehrnst Mar 2019 #89
then why did you move the goal posts? mikeysnot Mar 2019 #117
I didn't. You did. ehrnst Mar 2019 #137
here ya go! mikeysnot Mar 2019 #144
Whatevs. ehrnst Mar 2019 #151
because that link proved my point, mikeysnot Mar 2019 #182
If you say so, I guess that means you answered it, when you didn't. ehrnst Mar 2019 #188
It makes sense mikeysnot Apr 2019 #267
Here's a google search from 6/1/16-1/1/18 ehrnst Mar 2019 #43
When you are trying to force a point it is best to make an actual comparison. mikeysnot Mar 2019 #72
Not as many - and you did pull up one that indicates he promised before to release them ehrnst Mar 2019 #88
Isn't that the short form "in full" as opposed to the full tax return? lapucelle Mar 2019 #211
They were. And are. Trump was a nominee, and therefore got way more press on this. ehrnst Mar 2019 #42
They mikeysnot Mar 2019 #77
What is the "third way DNC?" ehrnst Mar 2019 #86
I believe that the billh58 Mar 2019 #96
There is no DLC any more. ehrnst Mar 2019 #105
True, but they billh58 Mar 2019 #106
Still not relevant to my question. I wish Mikeysnot would answer for himself. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #107
No need to get huffy billh58 Mar 2019 #108
That's a bit over the top, don't you think? ehrnst Mar 2019 #109
The "corporate media" isn't on this site, "the powers that be" aren't on this site.... George II Mar 2019 #92
So why do you think that Senator Sanders hasn't yet put a stop to the ehrnst Mar 2019 #45
read this pretty sad... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #50
I have no idea what this has to do with the OP. ehrnst Mar 2019 #53
???? mikeysnot Mar 2019 #75
Um.... no one is asking about the one tax summary he has released ehrnst Mar 2019 #87
This should clear things up for you.... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #181
Not seeing how this refutes what I said. ehrnst Mar 2019 #189
Those were not full tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #94
.... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #122
Where are the tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #130
here mikeysnot Mar 2019 #139
This claim has been fact checked and has been established to be false Gothmog Mar 2019 #157
well good to know this seems to be the only thing they got on him... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #185
For this thread Gothmog Mar 2019 #186
ohh someone in the twittlerverse has an opinion mikeysnot Mar 2019 #195
What is sanders hiding? Why has he refused to release his returns? Gothmog Mar 2019 #198
So does the Washington Post... lapucelle Mar 2019 #212
Are you afraid of him being vetted? ehrnst Mar 2019 #194
right vetted. mikeysnot Mar 2019 #196
I'm not suggesting anything - I'm making observations. ehrnst Mar 2019 #197
So you got nothing... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #202
For this thread Gothmog Mar 2019 #199
oh great another tweet mikeysnot Mar 2019 #203
That's one way to avoid answering a post that proves you wrong. ehrnst Mar 2019 #205
From... wait for it. mikeysnot Apr 2019 #266
And? ehrnst Mar 2019 #193
right so I don't have to keep showing you... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #204
What is stopping you from simply copying the text and making it a part of this discussion? ehrnst Mar 2019 #206
I don't know mikeysnot Mar 2019 #218
Or other reasons. ehrnst Mar 2019 #219
Tax returns need to be produced Gothmog Mar 2019 #169
So Dr. J is making the rules now?* mikeysnot Mar 2019 #177
Is it soon yet? Gothmog Mar 2019 #178
keep trying.... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #180
I was under the impression that sanders promised these tax returns soon Gothmog Mar 2019 #183
How do you define soon? Gothmog Mar 2019 #187
Isn't that the GOP's excuse for Twittler not releasing taxes? ehrnst Mar 2019 #207
Crickets... ehrnst Mar 2019 #220
Jake Tapper fact checked the claim that sanders released returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #82
... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #120
When will the returns be released? Gothmog Mar 2019 #135
here mikeysnot Mar 2019 #140
This claim has been fact checked and has been established to be false Gothmog Mar 2019 #156
By a blogger... with a podcast... mikeysnot Apr 2019 #265
Bernie Sanders is "providing political cover" for Donald Trump not releasing his tax returns, Gothmog Apr 2019 #268
That claim earned for Pinocchios Gothmog Mar 2019 #162
There may be a political snag in his taxes, but his platform is strong. He should release them. The Wielding Truth Mar 2019 #228
I care about his agenda and platform, not his taxes... at140 Mar 2019 #229
He said himself they would be "boring." namahage Mar 2019 #230
I still think it should be his personal choice at140 Mar 2019 #232
Why? Bernie Sanders is his name, and much easier to refer him by initials at140 Mar 2019 #233
Me, too. Yet I think he can weather the problem, if any. It is not like him to not be forthcoming. The Wielding Truth Mar 2019 #231
From my twitter feed Gothmog Mar 2019 #179
If sanders coes not release returns, it will help trump Gothmog Mar 2019 #81
You have a link to a poll backing your hypothesis? at140 Mar 2019 #235
Was it a question on any of those polls? ehrnst Mar 2019 #237
Just Google "polls 2020 issues" ..it is easy to do at140 Mar 2019 #238
So you won't provide links to the polls that you cited as support for your statement. ehrnst Mar 2019 #240
Read my previous post again. I am not your secretary at140 Mar 2019 #242
What "serious hypothesis" did I make? ehrnst Mar 2019 #244
Since you brought up the google.... ehrnst Mar 2019 #247
Are you kidding? Gothmog Mar 2019 #245
Crickets... ehrnst Mar 2019 #248
That's not true, they have, and it's really not relevant to this discussion..... George II Mar 2019 #150
Relevance enid602 Mar 2019 #49
I know, ehrnst.. How to avoid Awkward and Embarrassing Cha Mar 2019 #63
BS should not be forced to release tax returns at140 Mar 2019 #227
Who said anything about "forcing him" to release his taxes? ehrnst Mar 2019 #239
How high is publication of personal taxes on your list of priorities? at140 Mar 2019 #241
Not going to answer the question? Who is "forcing" him to release his taxes? ehrnst Mar 2019 #246
Lots of things wrong with BS. we can do it Feb 2019 #4
I call BS is alright.... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #30
.... ehrnst Mar 2019 #46
So you got nothing mikeysnot Mar 2019 #51
I think it would be helpful to read the post before responding. ehrnst Mar 2019 #52
She had everything.. just because Cha Mar 2019 #56
I could go on for hours actually, but it will NEVER change certain minds. it is all in black and Eliot Rosewater Mar 2019 #58
she had everything because you said so? mikeysnot Mar 2019 #74
Cha isn't "all knowing." Cha just demonstrates more understanding of the post than you do. ehrnst Mar 2019 #90
I do know she knows what she's Cha Mar 2019 #95
and what is that exactly do you even know mikeysnot Mar 2019 #121
Stop digging. Cha Mar 2019 #123
I'm not mikeysnot Mar 2019 #124
What issues do you have with typing out your responses, instead of linking repeatedly to the one ehrnst Mar 2019 #152
A whole lotta nuthin goin on!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #57
Why has he not released his returns? Tipperary Mar 2019 #64
It's called "in process"-same reason for ALL the many candidates who've yet to release their returns InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #66
But I remember him saying he was going to release them, what? Two, three years ago? Tipperary Mar 2019 #69
In April 2016 Jane said the 2015 returns would be released in April 2016. George II Mar 2019 #83
And it never happened. Tipperary Mar 2019 #84
For years? (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #71
"In process"? Maybe this year's returns are "in process" but there are many other years... George II Mar 2019 #85
Excellent Explaining the reality Cha Mar 2019 #54
the post to which I wa replying to stated .... russians. mikeysnot Mar 2019 #76
That post said nothing about "colluding with Russians" ehrnst Mar 2019 #93
It is because of Trump that I must see those tax returns before I can vote for anyone. GemDigger Mar 2019 #249
right great comparison.... mikeysnot Apr 2019 #256
First, I didn't say that. GemDigger Apr 2019 #257
First... yes you did. mikeysnot Apr 2019 #258
If you insist. GemDigger Apr 2019 #259
not insisting on anything mikeysnot Apr 2019 #261
For you. Listen to the last 10 seconds. From his own mouth to anyone who cares to listen. GemDigger Apr 2019 #262
If I won the nomination... mikeysnot Apr 2019 #264
If he wins the nomination it is too late. He will be the only choice. There is no other choice at GemDigger Apr 2019 #270
too late for what mikeysnot Apr 2019 #273
I don't give a fuck if he is poor. I do give a fuck if he is dishonest. GemDigger Apr 2019 #274
aaaannnd what would or did he do for you to suspect anything? mikeysnot Apr 2019 #275
So when all else fails make shit up? mikeysnot Apr 2019 #278
Dishonest? mikeysnot Apr 2019 #279
All Of This...... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #79
Why has sanders not released these returns? Gothmog Feb 2019 #5
The "I didn't release them because I didn't win" is bullshit NastyRiffraff Feb 2019 #16
Agree-that is a very weak excuse Gothmog Feb 2019 #18
All it does is make me question what he's trying to hide. calimary Mar 2019 #35
BTW have Dotard's returns been subpoenaed? If no, why not? Sneederbunk Feb 2019 #6
I don't know. Do you? Empowerer Feb 2019 #12
trump's tax returns are being asked for in two different ways Gothmog Mar 2019 #111
Wow, how very suspicious. Who could take his frequent R B Garr Feb 2019 #7
Yeah. I totally get that. It's a big lit-up neon STOP sign for me. calimary Mar 2019 #38
This. Tipperary Mar 2019 #70
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #8
Never BS! Amimnoch Feb 2019 #9
Exactly! So glad this is getting to be a disqualifying R B Garr Feb 2019 #10
Are you going to demand his long form birth certificate also mikeysnot Mar 2019 #119
Nice false equivalence fallacy you have there. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #126
refused? mikeysnot Mar 2019 #143
Yes, refused. 1040+2 page summary is NOT a release. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #146
This claim was fact checked and shown to be false Gothmog Mar 2019 #147
No, he never released his 2015 tax return, never. He released his 2014 return.... George II Mar 2019 #149
You really need to stop with the strawman nonsense. Looks foolish. nt Persondem Mar 2019 #136
strawman huh... mikeysnot Mar 2019 #141
Your claims have been fact checked Gothmog Mar 2019 #148
Which candidates have released their returns so far? JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2019 #11
Which one has been promising to show them since 2016? R B Garr Feb 2019 #13
I think it goes like this. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #33
Great, that's two of my favorites. JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2019 #47
I really really like Gillibrand. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #48
Let's take the positive view: He wants to release more than enough... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #14
Sanders had been running for president for 4 years. Empowerer Feb 2019 #15
Exactly!!! LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #80
with the exception of Trump dsc Mar 2019 #23
I don't disagree with you that Bernie should release his tax returns... TCJ70 Mar 2019 #24
Yes, that tax return from 1950, when Bernie was a paperboy... where is it?! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #67
Huh? Tipperary Mar 2019 #68
People are asking for the very recent tax returns of a presidential candidate who is a US senator. lapucelle Mar 2019 #78
Attacking straw men doesn't tend to lend one's position much credibility. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #91
That's about the response I expected. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #113
Gillibrand and Warren have released the last 10 years. That's all that's being asked of Bernie emulatorloo Mar 2019 #155
He's either incompetent or hiding something. Adrahil Mar 2019 #115
Knowing that he would be running again as long ago as August 2016.... George II Mar 2019 #153
Personally, I wish Sanders would release the tax returns forklift Feb 2019 #17
I agree Empowerer Feb 2019 #19
Exactly. calimary Mar 2019 #39
"We have to do a little few more things"? What does that even mean? lunamagica Feb 2019 #20
It's clear there's something in those returns he doesn't want the public to see Empowerer Feb 2019 #21
Yes, it is very clear. Tipperary Mar 2019 #65
Only speculation but emulatorloo Mar 2019 #154
I am curious about this potential issue also Gothmog Mar 2019 #159
Senator Gillibrand has released her taxes Gothmog Mar 2019 #22
One of the most transparent members of congress. By far. NT WeekiWater Mar 2019 #32
And progressive lapucelle Mar 2019 #59
Prediction: He's never going to release them. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #25
Well, then, he'll never have my support. calimary Mar 2019 #40
I am with you. Tipperary Mar 2019 #145
Okay, just being a curmudgeon here. But we've GOT. TO. HAVE. THE. TAX. RETURNS. PERIOD!!! calimary Mar 2019 #166
Sadly, I just do not believe he will. Tipperary Mar 2019 #171
Then that will always be hanging over his head: WHAT IS HE HIDING? calimary Mar 2019 #172
I am concerned about how trump can attack him. blue cat Mar 2019 #26
See post #28. TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #29
Mechanical issues? TexasTowelie Mar 2019 #28
LOL. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #61
Sanders supporters first choice in 2016, checking in!!! WeekiWater Mar 2019 #31
We all " have a few little things to check out" as well. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #36
There must be an innocent excuse forklift Mar 2019 #55
I want a general election candidate who can hammer Trump on the secrecy of his tax returns. lapucelle Mar 2019 #60
His changing statements on tax returns is concerning. nt Blue_true Mar 2019 #62
Number 1, he's had plenty of time to . . . peggysue2 Mar 2019 #97
I totally agree Andy823 Mar 2019 #98
Mechanical? What. The crank handle on the carbon paper copy machine is busted? 😱 sprinkleeninow Mar 2019 #102
lol - I thought this post was going to be about Trump and was in the wrong forum. patricia92243 Mar 2019 #99
Seriously. What the ever-loving hell is being hidden in those returns? Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #100
At this point whatever is eventually released is suspect. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #101
Ekkkkzactly forklift Mar 2019 #104
Remember what he said about Hillary's speeches: betsuni Mar 2019 #103
Ah yes. I await with bated breath his Shakespearean taxes. Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #112
It has gone on long enough to produce the appearance of a cover-up LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #110
He will release them obviously Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #114
Because he promised to release them and never did? Adrahil Mar 2019 #116
He didn't make it past the prinaries Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #129
BS isn't being singled out ... do you know of any other viable Democratic candidate SFnomad Mar 2019 #131
Then where are they? mcar Mar 2019 #118
He and Jane have NO INTENTION of releasing them. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #125
Supremely well said Nurse Jackie. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #132
I fear that you are correct Gothmog Mar 2019 #160
All these delays and excuses and broken promises... it certainly looks fishy. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #163
So this time, when he doesn't win the nomination NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #127
Primary voters need to see the full tax returns now! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #133
You would think that whatever it is BS is hiding, he'd want to get it out there now SFnomad Mar 2019 #128
When will these tax returns be released? Gothmog Mar 2019 #134
Is it "soon" yet? Cha Mar 2019 #138
I and others are wondering the same thing Gothmog Mar 2019 #161
Excellent! Dueling tweets! Cha Mar 2019 #167
Well I just sent mine in..via electronic transfer... Maxheader Mar 2019 #142
Two weeks later - "soon" doesn't mean what I thought it meant, obviously KitSileya Mar 2019 #158
If they file separate amended returns, we will see that the returns are amended Gothmog Mar 2019 #164
According to his Senate financial disclosures almost all of their assets are in Jane's name.... George II Mar 2019 #165
Old Towne Media and her arrangements could be problematic. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #168
"Soon" oasis Mar 2019 #170
every interviewer should be asking why he hasn't released his taxes Gothmog Mar 2019 #173
Is it soon yet? Gothmog Mar 2019 #174
It won't happen. Ever. dalton99a Mar 2019 #175
My guess is that they are no longer married. greymattermom Mar 2019 #176
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #184
You mean on Reddit? ehrnst Mar 2019 #190
What do you consider "the real world". I know of many who care about it, and.... George II Mar 2019 #192
Patience! Soon it will be! OhZone Mar 2019 #191
sanders tax returns are necessary for the vetting of sanders Gothmog Mar 2019 #200
Any day now...nt SidDithers Mar 2019 #201
Kneecapping is never nice.Just say no. McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #208
... Cha Mar 2019 #209
Nobody is doing that. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #210
Just say "no" to asking for relevant information from candidates? lapucelle Mar 2019 #213
Kick for the tax returns. R B Garr Mar 2019 #214
I did my taxes today. Adrahil Mar 2019 #215
How the hell could there be "a few little things" left? Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #216
Jennifer Rubin will keep on asking this question until sanders releases his tax returns Gothmog Mar 2019 #217
BS is too busy hiring 3rd party "attack dogs".. Cha Mar 2019 #221
I have a feeling FDR, JFK, LBJ did the same thing... at140 Mar 2019 #236
3rd party "attack dog" Liars that helped Cha Mar 2019 #251
Kirsten Gillibrand released her 2018 tax returns on Wednesday Gothmog Mar 2019 #222
The longer he stalls BlueFlorida Mar 2019 #223
Inslee, a 2020 presidential hopeful, released his tax returns this morning. Gothmog Mar 2019 #224
Is sanders going to redact his tax returns? Gothmog Mar 2019 #225
Every tax return before 2018 should be easy to release. Andy823 Mar 2019 #226
You guys can grouse about this all day. Firestorm49 Mar 2019 #234
Wrong Bernie! After the nomination is way,TOO LATE. After the nomination is a problem with my GemDigger Mar 2019 #243
K&R Tarheel_Dem Mar 2019 #250
"Soon" seems to be NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #252
Another candidate releases their tax returns Gothmog Apr 2019 #253
I am starting to feel like BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #254
Unacceptable. Cut the crap already and release the tax returns. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #255
Washington Post-Enough with the excuses. It's time for Sanders to release his tax returns. Gothmog Apr 2019 #260
From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Apr 2019 #263
Bernie Sanders is "providing political cover" for Donald Trump not releasing his tax returns, Gothmog Apr 2019 #269
Stephanie Ruhl-Could Bernie Sanders' tax returns drive his supporters away? Gothmog Apr 2019 #271
For this thread Gothmog Apr 2019 #272
There are now 3 states that will require release of tax returns to be placed on the ballot Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #276
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #277
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