The Bern Identity

Discussion in 'Politics' started by nitro, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. nitro

    nitro

    Who here has put his money where his mouth is? You don't have to contribute much. Anything is good. In fact, if there aren't enough people backing the Bern, then he can't win anyway.

    Here is my receipt:

    ACTBLUE*BERNIE.SANDERS 617-5177600 MA Organizations, Associations -$20.00
     
    #201     Feb 3, 2016
  2. jem

    jem

    obamacare probably raised his health insurance rates.

    After all the billions spent only 250,000 uninsured became insured.
    the 7 million number was for those picking medicare.

    the fact the dems had complete control of congress and without a single republican vote created obamacare without single payer... makes it and abomination.


     
    #202     Feb 3, 2016
  3. gwb-trading

    gwb-trading

    In your next job interview when they ask you, "Have you ever supported Communism or backed an organization that supports Communism?" You will have to say "Yes".
     
    #203     Feb 3, 2016
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  4. nitro

    nitro

    #204     Feb 3, 2016
  5. nitro

    nitro

     
    #205     Feb 3, 2016
  6. nitro

    nitro

    Wall Street is betting big on Rubio, Clinton

    "Marco Rubio picked up steam this week with a strong finish in Iowa. The U.S. senator from Florida will have a fresh pile of Wall Street cash at his disposal as he takes aim at the next voting states.

    Billionaire hedge fund managers Paul Singer and Ken Griffin gave $2.5 million each to the Conservative Solutions PAC, an outside organization that supports Rubio, as 2015 drew to a close, according to Federal Election Commission data released this week. The noted Republican donors helped to make the securities and investment industry the top-contributing sector to pro-Rubio groups in 2015, with nearly $10 million in donations, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. ...

    ...U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who nearly tied Clinton in the Democratic caucus this week, raised more than $33 million in the fourth quarter, mostly from small individual contributions."

    http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/03/wall-street-is-betting-big-on-rubio-clinton.html
     
    #206     Feb 3, 2016
  7. nitro

    nitro

    I got this email from Bernie:

    "Xxxx -

    The CEO of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, said yesterday our campaign represents a dangerous moment, "not just for Wall Street, but for anyone who is a little bit out of line."

    I have to say, I find it a little beyond comprehension that Lloyd Blankfein would lecture our campaign about "dangerous moments" after Wall Street received huge bailouts from the working families of this country, when their greed and recklessness caused millions of Americans to lose their jobs, livelihoods, and homes just a few years ago. His arrogance has no end.

    Now Wall Street is pouring money into other campaigns. But I am here to tell you that we don’t want their money and we don’t want their super PACs. We are going to do it differently. We are going to win together on the strength of millions of small donations.

    Make a $20 contribution today to say you have had ENOUGH of Lloyd Blankfein and the billionaire class buying up candidates and elections in this country.

    Here’s the truth: Wall Street is terrified because we are running a campaign that does not support their agenda. They never expected us to battle to a virtual draw in Iowa, and they are starting to get a bit nervous about New Hampshire too.

    The next primary is less than one week away, and we have a slight lead in the polls despite opposition from the economic and political establishment in the state. But if we stand together, I know that we have a good chance to win next week.

    In solidarity,

    Bernie Sanders
     
    #207     Feb 4, 2016
  8. Ricter

    Ricter

    Are you aware that if you were job hunting 60 years ago, relaying an article like this could make you unsuccessful at it?
    ; )
     
    #208     Feb 4, 2016
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  9. nitro

    nitro

    Yes, I would have been miserable if I had been born even 100 years ago. I believe I would have been happiest had I been born 100 years from now. What a world I expect!
     
    #209     Feb 4, 2016
  10. nitro

    nitro

    Hilary is maneuvering politically. If she gave back EVERY dime from Wall Street backers, and she disassembled her SuperPAC, THEN I might believe her. She will camouflage to get elected, then invite Wall Street thugs into her dinner table.

    BERNIE SANDERS HASN'T CHANGED A THING FOR 40 YEARS. WYSIWYG.

    Why Wall St. doesn't care about Hillary's cold shoulder

    "Wall Street gets it. And Wall Street Democrats, in particular get it.

    Hillary Clinton has been postponing fundraisers with financial executives ahead of the New Hampshire primary. But don't expect folks on Wall Street to be offended that Clinton is distancing herself from them. In fact, they see it as smart politics and they understand that Wall Street banks are deeply unpopular, particularly with the Democratic primary base voters, according to a survey of several prominent Wall Street Democrats by CNBC.

    "Everybody knows how the world works," said one Democrat working at a Wall Street bank. "If you take offense to that, you're really unsophisticated."

    For Hillary supporters on Wall Street, the focus is very much on keeping Bernie Sanders — who they see as much, much, worse for Wall Street — away from the Democratic nomination for president. "Democrats like me say: 'Do what you need to do to get in the seat,' " said the Wall Street Democrat...."

    http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/04/why-wall-st-doesnt-care-about-hillarys-cold-shoulder.html
     
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    #210     Feb 4, 2016