Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

delrem

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68. Perhaps it'll be something on the lines of obliging the taxpayer to do the cleanups.

Thu Apr 23, 2015, 03:51 AM

Apr 2015

That's the case already, by default, even though the toxic industries don't pay the taxes required to support it.

Something in a TPP, for instance, that makes gov'ts beware of enacting environmental regulations and responsibilities, to fix this problem, lest they get sued for endangering profits.

Something like that isn't outside the realm of science-fiction.

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A Hillary Clinton Coronation Will Pave the Way for a Scott Walker Presidency [View all] eridani Apr 2015 OP

I was unaware there were corporate taxes left to cut Scootaloo Apr 2015 #1

Bailouts. Lots and lots of subsidy from the public purse Demeter Apr 2015 #11

Maybe they want to be paid for just existing too. L0oniX Apr 2015 #21

I think WalMart has managed that. merrily Apr 2015 #30

That's what the TPP's for. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #22

Didn't GE get a tax refund recently? CrispyQ Apr 2015 #26

Perhaps it'll be something on the lines of obliging the taxpayer to do the cleanups. delrem Apr 2015 #68

Old news... jomin41 Apr 2015 #2

DUzy! CrispyQ Apr 2015 #27

When was the speech? marym625 Apr 2015 #3

2013--there's a post in GD with quotes. n/t eridani Apr 2015 #4

ok. thanks marym625 Apr 2015 #5

Unfortunately, but it very likely Walker will have a great shot at president. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #6

I'm afraid that I have to agree with you... elzenmahn Apr 2015 #7

That guy is not to be underestimated - TBF Apr 2015 #9

I agree marym625 Apr 2015 #57

Just under two years out and it feels like we are watching a slow motion train wreck. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #10

Unfortunately, marym625 Apr 2015 #58

Can I take him with some alka seltzer? marym625 Apr 2015 #56

I hope I'm wrong, too! elzenmahn Apr 2015 #60

Most definitely marym625 Apr 2015 #61

But look at the money Romney received marym625 Apr 2015 #55

Barney Frank said tonight on Bravo Clubhouse merrily Apr 2015 #76

I know Dimson had a legacy college education, but it was clear his brain was mush. Re-elected. merrily Apr 2015 #31

part of the plan marym625 Apr 2015 #59

But I'm told if we over look the indiscretion, lack of ethics, elitism and hypocrisy - she can win! whereisjustice Apr 2015 #8

Either way WE lose Demeter Apr 2015 #18

Not only that, but she's the only one who can win the general--and she's sure to win it!!11!! merrily Apr 2015 #32

Come on people, Walker will self-destruct on the campaign trail brush Apr 2015 #12

Hillary is not my first choice.... the_sly_pig Apr 2015 #13

Hillary AND Bill tried to enact Heritage Foundation Care--and failed. merrily Apr 2015 #33

I am surprised... BrainDrain Apr 2015 #14

rilly? mopinko Apr 2015 #20

This is the Populist Reform Group, not GD. merrily Apr 2015 #43

mine was.... BrainDrain Apr 2015 #47

Oh right, because there are no anti-Hillary posts at all on DU Downtown Hound Apr 2015 #48

I don't care how many posts you have that's bs Thekaspervote Apr 2015 #15

Wait weren't the Republicans decrying here for showing Gasland.... Historic NY Apr 2015 #16

Did she remove it? Good that it was made available. But the test of a strong leader is what they do sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #24

And nuclear war, too. malthaussen Apr 2015 #17

We would like to keep this forum focused on the issues. Snide and snark add nothing to real sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #25

You must forget the Reagan ads in 1980... malthaussen Apr 2015 #29

But, but, Hillary's a Progressive! SheilaT Apr 2015 #19

I know three republican women who said they will vote for her. CrispyQ Apr 2015 #28

Very interesting point. SheilaT Apr 2015 #40

Some women are afrain they may not live to see a female President. merrily Apr 2015 #45

If we're the fringe Left aspirant Apr 2015 #23

She isn't. She saw how popular Warren is and tried to sound like Warren. At least for the primary. merrily Apr 2015 #35

Absolutely. She's trying to stake out a "Progressive" stance SheilaT Apr 2015 #41

Restate, sorry aspirant Apr 2015 #42

yeah--are we damn hippie spoilers she rightly ignores, or is she the One True Prog? MisterP Apr 2015 #50

Really? The polls seem to disagree with that assessment. That isn't me pushing one candidate or still_one Apr 2015 #34

And you can't think of a single reason why the polls are that way? merrily Apr 2015 #36

Are the polls inaccurate? still_one Apr 2015 #38

Answering a question with a question? merrily Apr 2015 #39

Ironic since you did the same thing with me first still_one Apr 2015 #46

Untrue. I replied to your STATEMENT with a question and you are still ducking my question. merrily Apr 2015 #53

I was wrong. Sorry for the error. As for the question why I think the polls are a still_one Apr 2015 #63

Polls are aspirant Apr 2015 #44

I don't know about Walker. It will pave the way for more disaffection. merrily Apr 2015 #37

Bullshit. n/t Downtown Hound Apr 2015 #49

Balderdash! longship Apr 2015 #51

I am not so sure about Walker, but watch Rubio, sadoldgirl Apr 2015 #52

Walker is getting Koch Bros. money. Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #54

maybe no . seems wanker said stupid stuff to glen beck and Koch's r backing away dembotoz Apr 2015 #69

Are you missing where the large percentage of liberal Dmocrats like her. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #62

So you are all cheery happy that most people pay little attention to public policy eridani Apr 2015 #64

There is absolutely nothing in my post that says I am happy about that. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #65

The reason that most voters are not like DU is that they don't care that much about public policy eridani Apr 2015 #67

Nope. Never suggested that there were other reasons. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #70

Once again, the field isn't set. And those "liberals" you say favor her are self proclaimed liberal rhett o rick Apr 2015 #66

Thank you for defining liberal. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #71

So if you disagree, go ahead and explain. How would a liberal embrace HRC's rhett o rick Apr 2015 #72

On social issues she has a very liberal record. That's one way. HERVEPA Apr 2015 #73

That doesn't override her hawkish foreign policy record or her close ties to Wall Street. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #74

The banksters think THEY are in the wildnerness? After the trillions they raked in during merrily Apr 2015 #75