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In reply to the discussion: Photos: AOC and I had 34,000 people come out in Denver [View all]Oopsie Daisy
(6,670 posts)22. Yes. Here's something recent.
This has been a oft-repeated mantra about Democrats, I'm surprised that there's anyone around who hasn't already heard any of the many dozen different versions of it. Some subtle, others less-so... it runs the gamut.
https://thehill.com/homenews/5207811-sanders-not-a-whole-lot-of-faith-in-either-party/
But Sanders said, Democrats also have a whole lot of billionaires funding their campaigns.
And you know, I think people are looking for alternatives. And I think, among other things, they also want to end this corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires in both parties to buy elections, he said.
And you know, I think people are looking for alternatives. And I think, among other things, they also want to end this corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires in both parties to buy elections, he said.
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I take issue with his claims and insinuations that "both parties are the same" *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#8
We were very fortunate to have them. Their presence gave us control of the Senate.
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#13
Undoubtedly, the Citizens United decision stands as a pivotal moment that unleashed significant challenges.
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#16
They can also choose to ignore reality and put themselves at a strategic disadvantage *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#23
Can you provide a link or citation to any statement by Sanders that both parties are the same?
Mysterian
Mar 2025
#19
No. Those are not "truths" at all. He's attacking the party from the outside.
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#26
Yes, they did not vote because they've been fed the lie that "both parties are the same" and *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#33
We should have been having this discussion in 2016 after Clinton lost to Trump.
jalan48
Mar 2025
#21