2016 Postmortem

MADem

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39. I can understand why you might not want to respond to my questions. nt

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About those fundraisers over the course of five or more years... what bothers you more? (Poll) [View all] MADem Feb 2016 OP

I care about actual issues and policies, and beating the GOP. I remember when Sanders supporters DanTex Feb 2016 #1

It isn't debatable - Analysis says the money buys the policies that the money wants kristopher Feb 2016 #59

Nothing about the money? daleanime Feb 2016 #2

Well, what would you want to add about the money? MADem Feb 2016 #5

I don't think it's all in the past.... daleanime Feb 2016 #6

I should hope she kept some of it--I think the idea was to build up a nest egg in case she needs to MADem Feb 2016 #7

And I have people here telling me that I believe in unicorns.... daleanime Feb 2016 #9

Well, Clinton isn't the only candidate who addressed Goldman Sachs bankers in exchange for MADem Feb 2016 #54

And this is a good thing that needs to be protected? daleanime Feb 2016 #56

I'm trying to get a sense of how people feel about this. Is it bad, or is it only bad when MADem Feb 2016 #57

Cliff notes? Not too hard to do. If you have lots of money, the government.... daleanime Feb 2016 #58

Molly Ivins vs Jesse Unruh Fumesucker Feb 2016 #3

Other: LWolf Feb 2016 #4

It is the impropriety of it. A lack of ethical standards. Live and Learn Feb 2016 #8

It's unethical to speak to Wall Streeters/corporatists, and receive money as a consequence? MADem Feb 2016 #18

For your own personal gain when you are in office or plan to run, yes it is. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #19

Don't you think winning an election using Wall Street money is "personal gain?" MADem Feb 2016 #20

Sorry, your questions are incomprehensible? nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #21

I can see why you are having trouble with them--but they are not "incomprehensible." They are quite MADem Feb 2016 #22

Nope they are gibberish. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #23

Reading is fundamental! MADem Feb 2016 #24

So is writing. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #25

Yes, indeed. I wrote direct and simple--VERY SIMPLE--questions. MADem Feb 2016 #26

I guess I don't do simple. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #36

I can understand why you might not want to respond to my questions. nt MADem Feb 2016 #39

I'll look into it. nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #40

Yes, it is the arrogance of it. earthside Feb 2016 #32

Let's be clear--I don't want to misinterpret your POV. You believe that it was wrong for her MADem Feb 2016 #41

A person who wants to run as a progressive populist ... earthside Feb 2016 #44

Hillary's not the only one with this "problem," though. MADem Feb 2016 #53

Two things. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #10

She wasn't a FEDERAL EMPLOYEE when she gave those speeches. She was a private citizen. MADem Feb 2016 #13

. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #16

That was your "lead off" smack down, that she was abusing her authority. MADem Feb 2016 #17

Bernie raised money for the Democratic Party... mak3cats Feb 2016 #11

You know what she did with the money? Do tell, with links if you've got 'em. MADem Feb 2016 #14

It depends on what was said during the speeches - which is why she should release the transcripts. Vinca Feb 2016 #12

Do you think all candidates who speak to Wall Street interests should release the transcripts of MADem Feb 2016 #15

Yes . . . if you're speaking to people who give you mountains of money and you are a public figure Vinca Feb 2016 #51

Well, one candidate addressed members of Wall Street at private venues for many years. MADem Feb 2016 #55

They should apply to everyone. Vinca Feb 2016 #60

Birds of a feather usually flock together. BlueJazz Feb 2016 #27

Could you elaborate? TIA. nt MADem Feb 2016 #28

People with the same values usually connect with each other. Except sociopaths, they usually hate.. BlueJazz Feb 2016 #33

OK--so you are saying that anyone who gives speeches to bankers and other corporate bigwigs MADem Feb 2016 #34

No, I'm not saying that. (give speeches to ...) I'm saying that selling yourself to gain money... BlueJazz Feb 2016 #42

Sorry I misunderstood you. MADem Feb 2016 #43

It's just the appearance of corruption, even it's entirely innocent. I feel that it's bad enough... BlueJazz Feb 2016 #46

I don't think you're ranting. MADem Feb 2016 #48

Perhaps you're a strong enough person to not be influenced by all the money and "Stuff". BlueJazz Feb 2016 #49

Quid Pro Quo Bjornsdotter Feb 2016 #29

Do you believe that this association--a politician giving speeches to rich bankers, etc. who pay MADem Feb 2016 #35

She was paid personally for those speeches. They've made over 150 million from speeches. RiverLover Feb 2016 #30

Why is the poll BS? There are no right or wrong answers. I want to understand how DUers feel MADem Feb 2016 #37

False choice, many of these weren't "fundraisers", especially Clinton's Arazi Feb 2016 #31

How do you know the Clinton speeches weren't undertaken in order to build a MADem Feb 2016 #38

I see your struggle and I empathize. Luminous Animal Feb 2016 #45

I don't have a struggle. I'm just trying to figure out if it's EVER "OK" for Democratic politicians MADem Feb 2016 #47

Not for money. And I think their should be a 10 year ban between government service and private Luminous Animal Feb 2016 #50

What else is there, save money? Not even to finance campaigns? MADem Feb 2016 #52