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madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
14. Amazing how similar the times are.
Thu May 14, 2015, 09:32 AM
May 2015

Last edited Thu May 14, 2015, 12:17 PM - Edit history (1)

Back then when Clinton didn't toe the line, it was the DLC who lectured and threatened him. Now it's the Third Way behind Obama's drive.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/12/the-trade-deal-tearing-the-dems-apart.html

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/7932

WE THE PEOPLE means JACK SHIT now Skittles May 2015 #1
"WE THE PEOPLE" certainly doesn't mean the common US citizen anymore. L0oniX May 2015 #16
So it is true what some of us have been saying - truedelphi May 2015 #2
^^^ THIS ^^^ cantbeserious May 2015 #3
Oh, he's as naked as a jaybird. Enthusiast May 2015 #9
Kick! FloriTexan May 2015 #18
..... madfloridian May 2015 #20
"Even members of Congress’ access to the text is severely restricted . . ." Major Hogwash May 2015 #4
Yes it is true. Their access has severe restrictions placed on it. stillwaiting May 2015 #5
It's a ridiculous restriction in a democracy. Enthusiast May 2015 #10
gee, I guess Barbara Boxer is a liar. cali May 2015 #6
+1 Enthusiast May 2015 #11
The nation and the world should be moving in the exact opposite direction of the TPP. Enthusiast May 2015 #7
This. Thank you. cordelia May 2015 #17
1993 - "Most of President Clinton's support comes from Republicans, some 120 of whom... RiverLover May 2015 #8
Another betrayal by Third Way "Democrats". Enthusiast May 2015 #12
Amazing how similar the times are. madfloridian May 2015 #14
Thanks for posting. I've learned so much about why Dem leaders are behaving as republicans RiverLover May 2015 #19
when our rights as workers and citizens are continually compromised Javaman May 2015 #13
Imagine the global corporate backing for a POTUS with fast track power. L0oniX May 2015 #15
Recommend...And, that Cartoon says it all! KoKo May 2015 #21
..... madfloridian May 2015 #22
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