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Keep em' coming bros. (Original Post) StayFrosty May 2016 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #1
Yup. Progressive misogynists. Hate em. apcalc May 2016 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #6
They know as much about it as wealthy old white women do... leeroysphitz May 2016 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #10
Well they aren't the first group in history to vote against their own best interests now are they? leeroysphitz May 2016 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #24
Glad to see you gave up throwing the word socialist around, but B Calm May 2016 #44
A poster for ya Armstead May 2016 #67
... puffy socks May 2016 #105
You sit around and call me a "bro" and think that Fawke Em May 2016 #64
My mother is 66 and she has declared herself to be Revolution or Bust. Biaviians May 2016 #83
Yep, hypocrisy Duckhunter935 May 2016 #103
The numbers are rolling in, We the people have spoken, more to come. Thinkingabout May 2016 #2
she should really do something about that dandruff problem whirlygigspin May 2016 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #7
It was posted to taunt "bros" frylock May 2016 #37
I like to think of it as 'brushing the American people off' her shoulders. peace13 May 2016 #12
That's because context is lost on you leftynyc May 2016 #55
Not outrageously outraged -- just amused that an annoying grooming correction is... Armstead May 2016 #68
Funny how nobody here leftynyc May 2016 #71
I have no problem with double standards Armstead May 2016 #72
Bullshit leftynyc May 2016 #74
Whattttevvvvver....I still find it amusing Armstead May 2016 #75
Knock yourself out leftynyc May 2016 #76
Not a tizzy...Just amused. Armstead May 2016 #78
And he was doing it in response to her RW attacks Ned_Devine May 2016 #82
True, you have become a fan of the double standards lately- "tit for tat". bettyellen May 2016 #89
We all apply double standards...It's human nature unfortunately Armstead May 2016 #90
Progressives strive to overcome their predjudices instead of goading people with them. bettyellen May 2016 #91
It was a harmless goad in response to a dismissive goad Armstead May 2016 #92
Is this the third of fourth time you have made excuses for sexist bullshit? bettyellen May 2016 #95
Oh so now that's sexist too? Armstead May 2016 #96
The double standard IS sexist. Jeeze, you are long overdue for some eduction. bettyellen May 2016 #98
Actually most females I know say they appreciate me because I am not a dog Armstead May 2016 #99
Not the people, just their concerns. Bonobo May 2016 #110
Yes. A majority of We the People choose her: Democracy! Hortensis May 2016 #5
Excellent satire! Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #29
Are you making fun of the idea that the candidate who gets Hortensis May 2016 #47
Nope. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #49
Well, how intriguing. Hortensis May 2016 #59
We the People (the ones who were allowed to vote) you mean azurnoir May 2016 #39
#1 B Calm May 2016 #60
Bingo -- Keep those pesky new Democrats out of our little primary Armstead May 2016 #70
by all means, vote in November in the General Election WhiteTara May 2016 #107
Nothing says feminism like war and fracking n/t eridani May 2016 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #11
You sound like a Republican. B Calm May 2016 #13
Socialism? lmao When you fail, fail HARD! pinebox May 2016 #32
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #51
Which SOCIALIST programs do you want to do away with? B Calm May 2016 #53
You're confused pinebox May 2016 #56
All we are going to get from this poster is crickets. B Calm May 2016 #57
He's too busy trying to unify the party to respond. Contrary1 May 2016 #61
So, which of the above programs are libdem4life May 2016 #80
If your response was meant for me... Contrary1 May 2016 #88
He was a "traitor to his class..." Human101948 May 2016 #58
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #62
You still haven't answered which SOCIALIST programs do you want to do away with? B Calm May 2016 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #111
and you are speaking like a Republican. B Calm May 2016 #119
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #121
Tell us which socialist programs you want to do away with rjsquirrel. Maybe the B Calm May 2016 #48
So you'll refuse your SOCIAL Security checks? eridani May 2016 #108
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #112
If you know when you are going to die, why not let us all in on the secret? eridani May 2016 #113
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #117
Gee--lots of people used to think they could make much more money with their own investments eridani May 2016 #118
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #120
The smug jackasses sitting at the top like it that way. Of course. eridani May 2016 #122
She's old enough to understand that war is not the answer.... peace13 May 2016 #14
What do you hope to accomplish with an OP like this? demmiblue May 2016 #15
It's part of the right-wing plan of taking over the Democratic party. First you B Calm May 2016 #16
"Old time Democrats" like Hillary's super delegates. oasis May 2016 #31
The "correct the record" n/t arcane1 May 2016 #27
Unity. frylock May 2016 #38
Turning more people off to their candidate kaleckim May 2016 #45
Annoying people Armstead May 2016 #73
And assholes in the middle Vattel May 2016 #17
Bingo. This thread is over. n/t QC May 2016 #25
You do know that Hillary borrowed that gesture from Obama, right? djean111 May 2016 #18
Massive K & R. Thanks for posting. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #19
When it comes to LWolf May 2016 #20
Mirage. . . . pdsimdars May 2016 #21
I love the dandruff gif. aikoaiko May 2016 #22
Hillary is Head & Shoulders above the competition. frylock May 2016 #40
so do I mainly because it was lifted from President Obama azurnoir May 2016 #43
Is Bernie literally Satan? SpareribSP May 2016 #26
Hillary is our leader regardless of far Right and far Left nastiness. Trust Buster May 2016 #28
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #87
Keep 'em coming Bots pinebox May 2016 #30
That gif is brill whatchamacallit May 2016 #33
ya it is! pinebox May 2016 #35
Lol! whatchamacallit May 2016 #36
LMAO! Fawke Em May 2016 #66
New member of David Brock's online troll army. n/t brentspeak May 2016 #34
Apparently, a million bucks doesn't buy good help these days. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #52
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #86
.. frylock May 2016 #41
Simple minded kaleckim May 2016 #42
Has school let out? nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #46
In a democracy, voters are supposed to scrutinize the candidates. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #50
Keep em' coming Brock. QC May 2016 #54
Stuck in the middle (right) isn't a good place to be. Fawke Em May 2016 #63
I will stay frosty! Prism May 2016 #69
lol QC May 2016 #77
<--- I'm WITH HER :-) Maru Kitteh May 2016 #79
Keep nominating a corporatist right winger under federal investigation bunchofpenguins May 2016 #81
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #84
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #85
A corrupt joke. Splinter Cell May 2016 #93
Super Bernie Bros. UltimateLurker May 2016 #94
I have a vagina. Calling me a Bernie Bro is sexist. jillan May 2016 #97
Bernie sis StayFrosty May 2016 #100
Didn't Obama do that shoulder thing? polly7 May 2016 #101
I'm with Hillary 100%!!!! beaglelover May 2016 #102
StayFrosty, you surely know how to stir the pot. kstewart33 May 2016 #104
You're not doing yourselves any good... dchill May 2016 #106
You seem tense. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #109
I think you wrote dense wrong. Sky Masterson May 2016 #114
This thread did give me Warren DeMontague May 2016 #115
Ha! Sky Masterson May 2016 #116

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B Calm

(28,762 posts)
44. Glad to see you gave up throwing the word socialist around, but
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:20 PM
May 2016

now you seem to have replaced it with Markist. LOL

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
64. You sit around and call me a "bro" and think that
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:02 PM
May 2016
I'm sexist?



I'm a 46 year old female. Certainly not a "bro."

BTW, I don't use my womancard all the time like certain candidates and her minions do.

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peace13

(11,076 posts)
12. I like to think of it as 'brushing the American people off' her shoulders.
Mon May 16, 2016, 06:35 AM
May 2016

She uses the same care with whatever she has on her shirt as she does with us. I never understand why a HRC thinks this video was complimentary to her.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
55. That's because context is lost on you
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:53 PM
May 2016

She was being questioned by asshole right wingers when she did that. But feel free to be OUTRAGEOUSLY OUTRAGED about it. It's really all you have left.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
68. Not outrageously outraged -- just amused that an annoying grooming correction is...
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:12 PM
May 2016

supposed to imply how powerful and strong she is.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
71. Funny how nobody here
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:14 PM
May 2016

had a problem with a gif showing Pres Obama doing the EXACT same thing. And by funny I mean pathetically predictable.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
72. I have no problem with double standards
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:15 PM
May 2016

That's the nature of politics.



Except as I recall he did it with considerably less anger and more ease

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
74. Bullshit
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:19 PM
May 2016

He did it the exact same way and nobody here (including you) gave a crap. I don't see ANY anger in her gif.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
75. Whattttevvvvver....I still find it amusing
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:25 PM
May 2016

Gosh if Bernie were to rub something off his eyelid, can we use that to show what a mensch he is?

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
76. Knock yourself out
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:26 PM
May 2016

I can't imagine caring any less than I do about this gif that has you in a tizzy.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
78. Not a tizzy...Just amused.
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:29 PM
May 2016

I couldn't care less myself....But this image seems to have iconic value to some people.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
90. We all apply double standards...It's human nature unfortunately
Mon May 16, 2016, 05:17 PM
May 2016

In politics, what one's own candidate does is the right thing. What the opponent does is wrong. And vice versa for the opposing candidate's supporters.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
91. Progressives strive to overcome their predjudices instead of goading people with them.
Mon May 16, 2016, 05:23 PM
May 2016

Your choice.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
95. Is this the third of fourth time you have made excuses for sexist bullshit?
Mon May 16, 2016, 07:57 PM
May 2016

Pretty stupid move, fella. We women out vote you by a fuck ton. Bye now!

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
96. Oh so now that's sexist too?
Mon May 16, 2016, 08:00 PM
May 2016

Sorry but I'm beginning to feel like there are going to be five acceptable sentences in the English language soon.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
98. The double standard IS sexist. Jeeze, you are long overdue for some eduction.
Mon May 16, 2016, 08:02 PM
May 2016

Sad you have needed explanations for some of the blatant sexism you have spewed and now defend.
Most progressives know better.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
99. Actually most females I know say they appreciate me because I am not a dog
Mon May 16, 2016, 08:09 PM
May 2016

Sometime when this election is over I am happy to discuss that topic without all of the political overlay.

But right now it seems that one cannot say anything remotely critical about Clinton without it being called sexism.





Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
5. Yes. A majority of We the People choose her: Democracy!
Mon May 16, 2016, 06:20 AM
May 2016

Leading from beginning to end in the popular vote, and thus pledged delegates, as well as overwhelming support from her colleagues serving as unpledged delegates. Democracy in action.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
29. Excellent satire!
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:06 PM
May 2016

The key is to not over-do it, and your post is a perfect example of satire that's actually plausible enough to seem real, without being something someone would actually say and mean it.

Oh, wait...

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
47. Are you making fun of the idea that the candidate who gets
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:31 PM
May 2016

the majority of the popular vote should be elected?

Why? Because that doesn't suit Bernie, or you?

Do you believe in government OF, BY, and FOR the people, Lizzie? We're talking about of and by right now.

If you do, what the hell are you doing?

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
59. Well, how intriguing.
Mon May 16, 2016, 02:09 PM
May 2016

Have to respect an honest answer and am now very curious. Most people say they do without ever really considering it, like religion. People who genuinely believe our democratic republic should be replaced with another, and say so, are rare and genuinely interesting. Will you talk about it? I won't say anything bad.

WhiteTara

(29,715 posts)
107. by all means, vote in November in the General Election
Mon May 16, 2016, 09:20 PM
May 2016

primaries are directed toward party participation.

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Response to pinebox (Reply #32)

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
80. So, which of the above programs are
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:34 PM
May 2016

1) not socialism...being defined as everyone paying in something not based on the circumstances they are paid out.

2) Which should be cut or just thrown out

3) Even private insurance is inherently socialist. I pay in for 30 years and have no claims. At the same time, someone can have paid in for a few months, have an accident that costs, oh, 5 figures.

And I fail to see the humor here.

I'm sure you'll find the time to answer.

Contrary1

(12,629 posts)
88. If your response was meant for me...
Mon May 16, 2016, 04:02 PM
May 2016

it was sarcasm directed at B Calm's post #57, as to why he won't be getting an answer to his question. Clinton's Clubhouse is going about it in the wrong way, if their end goal is to garner more support for her.

BTW...I'm all in for Bernie.

 

Human101948

(3,457 posts)
58. He was a "traitor to his class..."
Mon May 16, 2016, 02:00 PM
May 2016

Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-Reviews/2008/1113/traitor-to-his-class

Born a plutocrat but did not govern as one.

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B Calm

(28,762 posts)
48. Tell us which socialist programs you want to do away with rjsquirrel. Maybe the
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:35 PM
May 2016

Social Security; Medicare-Medicaid; Peace Corps; unemployment insurance; welfare (for the poor and corporate); civil rights; student grant and loan programs; safety laws (OSHA); environmental laws; prevailing wage laws; right to collective bargaining (which brought about paid medical insurance, paid vacations, pensions, etc.); workers” compensation; Marshall Plan; flood-disaster insurance; School Lunch Program; women’s rights.

Maybe the Fair Labor Standards Act, which established a minimum wage, instituted child labor laws, and set up time-and-a-half pay for over a 40-hour week.

Or maybe FHA-HUD with its public housing, urban renewal and 44 million residential homes (before WWII almost 70 percent of our nation were renters; by the 1970s this had been reversed). And farm-conservation subsidies — USDA programs, Farmers Home Administration (the bankers didn’t want to make rural loans), small flood-control lakes, rural water districts, rural electricity (REA).

The Socialist GI Bill was passed, which the Republicans at the time bitterly opposed. They were salivating over millions of returning veterans to hire as cheap labor. More than 8 million have used college benefits, creating millions of entrepreneurs; most of us had never dreamed of college. For the unemployed GI, there was $20 a week for 52 weeks to help get started (a lot of money in those days). The Veterans Administration provided more than 2 million home loans.

Or maybe you would like to do away with the creation of the Socialist FDIC and FSLIC, insuring their deposits, and saved Wall Street with the establishment of the Securities Exchange Commission.

Tell us rjsquirrel how bad Socialism is.

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eridani

(51,907 posts)
113. If you know when you are going to die, why not let us all in on the secret?
Tue May 17, 2016, 05:47 AM
May 2016

Taxation is a wonderful thing. That's how we pay for public goods.

Response to eridani (Reply #113)

eridani

(51,907 posts)
118. Gee--lots of people used to think they could make much more money with their own investments
Tue May 17, 2016, 06:11 AM
May 2016

You will probably be wiped out in the next financial collapse, as were so many in 2008. And you will deserve it. Social Security is solvent for 70 years. FICA tax was raised in 1983 for the purpose of building a surplus to deal with baby boomers.

Taxation is great. Our most prosperous years were under a 90% top marginal rate. Thankfully, the interstate highway system is mostly complete. If it were up to people like you, we'd never be able to duplicate it.

PS, Scandinavia is doing fine.

https://jasonlknoll.com/2015/05/15/the-united-states-and-scandinavia-a-comparison/
GDP per capita (2013)
a) Denmark: $59,818.60; b) Norway: $100,898.40; c) Sweden: $60,380.90; d) United States: $53,042.00

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eridani

(51,907 posts)
122. The smug jackasses sitting at the top like it that way. Of course.
Tue May 17, 2016, 06:33 AM
May 2016

Denmark is doing fine.

https://jasonlknoll.com/2015/05/15/the-united-states-and-scandinavia-a-comparison/
,
GDP per capita (2013)
a) Denmark: $59,818.60; b) Norway: $100,898.40; c) Sweden: $60,380.90; d) United States: $53,042.00

That damn Jonas Salk was such an idiot. If he hadn't made billions off of his vaccine, I'm sure he wouldn't have bothered with the research. Same for Alexander Fleming and Banting and Best. And that accounts for the three greatest medical innovations of the 20th century.

 

peace13

(11,076 posts)
14. She's old enough to understand that war is not the answer....
Mon May 16, 2016, 06:38 AM
May 2016

...something is missing in her line of thinking.

 

B Calm

(28,762 posts)
16. It's part of the right-wing plan of taking over the Democratic party. First you
Mon May 16, 2016, 06:51 AM
May 2016

must take charge and then tell the old time Democrats to get the fuck out of the way.

kaleckim

(651 posts)
45. Turning more people off to their candidate
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:21 PM
May 2016

brilliant move too, given her horrible (in some ways historically horrible) polls. She loses the left, and she is well on the way, she's toast. They brush things off they shouldn't, and they'll pay for it.

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
18. You do know that Hillary borrowed that gesture from Obama, right?
Mon May 16, 2016, 07:53 AM
May 2016

He was brushing her sleazy campaign tactics off.



 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
21. Mirage. . . .
Mon May 16, 2016, 09:46 AM
May 2016

Anyone see that post about the "votes"?
I don't remember all of them but in states like Washington, where Bernie won by 40%, that is he got 72.6% of the votes to Hillary's 29.2%. . . .. They gave him ZERO votes.. And there were a number of states like that. Win by 40% and get ZERO votes. Yea, that's an accurate count.

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kaleckim

(651 posts)
42. Simple minded
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:19 PM
May 2016

The fact that you essentially equate left wing critiques with right wing critiques is telling. Telling that you see no difference (qualitatively, factually, morally), and telling that you think the left's critiques should be brushed off.

I support Sanders, but I am not a "Bernie supporter" like you support Clinton. No hero worship or personality politics for me, pure projection on your part. He supports policies that benefit me, have proven to work, has a much better record and isn't corrupt. He also is far more trusted, liked, and polls much better versus Trump. I support him for these reasons, but he is a means towards an end. You Clinton supporters see her much more as an end, and most of you are well to the right of your party and even the general public on the issues. You also could give a damn about corruption. Brush these things off all you want, you're the ones heading for the cliff. I just won't let you take me down with you.

 

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts)
50. In a democracy, voters are supposed to scrutinize the candidates.
Mon May 16, 2016, 01:39 PM
May 2016
"If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen." Harry S. Truman(D)
 

Prism

(5,815 posts)
69. I will stay frosty!
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:13 PM
May 2016

So Costco had a deal last summer. Two tower fans - one small, one big - for about $40, and I set the big one up in front of the screen door. But the neatest thing is, it has a remote control!

A fan. With a remote control. Like, what? You can make it rotate and everything without ever getting up.

One of my dream appliances. I'd put it up there with the patio propane fire table. Good for chilly Bay Area nights when you're entertaining friends.

But still, a tower fan with a full remote function? Where has it been all my life?

As for your post.

That's unflattering resolution. Seriously. She doesn't look that messed up in person. At least aim for a high quality gif when trying to recycle an image and message from the opponent she spent a year smearing in the most vile ways last time around.

QC

(26,371 posts)
77. lol
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:28 PM
May 2016


You'd think Brock could afford a good graphics person, what will all that plutocrat PAC money pouring in.
 

bunchofpenguins

(47 posts)
81. Keep nominating a corporatist right winger under federal investigation
Mon May 16, 2016, 03:34 PM
May 2016

Who will fail in the general election. I look forward to ya'll blaming people who saw through her nonsense and voted with their heart not for a party like you did in 2000. Just like then, instead of blaming a candidate for running to the right you'll blame the voters who made a choice and decided not to put up with it.

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polly7

(20,582 posts)
101. Didn't Obama do that shoulder thing?
Mon May 16, 2016, 08:18 PM
May 2016

I've never understood why people are so thrilled with using it knowing it was copied.

kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
104. StayFrosty, you surely know how to stir the pot.
Mon May 16, 2016, 08:35 PM
May 2016

Good to see some fire from the outnumbered but unbowed.

dchill

(38,496 posts)
106. You're not doing yourselves any good...
Mon May 16, 2016, 08:41 PM
May 2016

by spreading this shitsmear. Or by supporting the least popular candidate ever.

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