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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Enthusiast

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16. You are right, of course.

Reply to merrily (Reply #9)

Sat May 16, 2015, 11:37 AM

May 2015

I watched a Youtube video of Clinton signing the bill. All those smiling faces. I know what they are.

They also appear to remain in control of the party, mostly. Corruption reins supreme. I don't know what else you can call it.

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And Harkin and Dorgan and Feingold. Soon, we'll miss Boxer as well. merrily May 2015 #11

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K&R.... daleanime May 2015 #3

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K&R! Phlem May 2015 #5

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Very true, but pointing at Republicans and only Republicans, is all too easy for Democrats and, merrily May 2015 #9

You are right, of course. Enthusiast May 2015 #16

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K&R ... this is an important thread Martin Eden May 2015 #13

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