Christopher
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Bernie also doesn't to release his taxes this year but hiliary has hers for full display - what's the big issue?
Umm... that's pretty damning. If his entire campaign has been built around baseless Trump-level rhetoric, that's a pretty big problem.
I'd still be happy to take him over any of the Republican candidates, though. No question.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
Yeah, now that I've reread it, this whole premise of this thread is a joke. Seems like a lot of people didn't read or understand what the question was. Me included.
Besides the fact that he did talk about possible solutions for how to break up banks elsewhere in the interview, people are extrapolating this answer to mean that he doesn't even have any ideas for how to do it.
It's incredibly frustrating. A title change would help. But both sides can be guilty of coming in with a hatred of the other candidate and spinning whatever the quote is.
I was writing a large post, but it's 1:30am and I'm getting a bit tired, so I'll come back tomorrow, but here's the easiest answer for me.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate you have that has a chance of changing the US from the Corporatocracy it is currently into a more legitimate Democracy (or I guess specifically back to the Republic it's supposed to be).
It's incredibly frustrating. A title change would help. But both sides can be guilty of coming in with a hatred of the other candidate and spinning whatever the quote is.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
What I'm looking for in a presidential candidate is someone who doesn't flip flop his or her opinions for what is politically convenient,
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
I was writing a large post, but it's 1:30am and I'm getting a bit tired, so I'll come back tomorrow, but here's the easiest answer for me.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate you have that has a chance of changing the US from the Corporatocracy it is currently into a more legitimate Democracy (or I guess specifically back to the Republic it's supposed to be).
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
I'd still be happy to take him over any of the Republican candidates, though. No question.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
I was writing a large post, but it's 1:30am and I'm getting a bit tired, so I'll come back tomorrow, but here's the easiest answer for me.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate you have that has a chance of changing the US from the Corporatocracy it is currently into a more legitimate Democracy (or I guess specifically back to the Republic it's supposed to be).
Yeah, now that I've reread it, this whole premise of this thread is a joke. Seems like a lot of people didn't read or understand what the question was. Me included.
Besides the fact that he did talk about possible solutions for how to break up banks elsewhere in the interview, people are extrapolating this answer to mean that he doesn't even have any ideas for how to do it.
Opinions like not running an offensive campaign? Political convenient moves like becoming a Democrat for the sole purpose of helping his campaign chances and NOT because he really wants to be a member of the party?
Those sort of things?
You ignore that stuff, then you get called out on it, then it's "Oh this thread is so nasty I'm leaving now". It's painfully transparent.
That's not an answer, it's your seventh platitude.
I disagree. I think my statement is extremely meaningful. You guys really need to recognize that you are in a Corporatocracy before you can expect real change. Every large change happening is around social policies not tied to economic policies, and they have you focusing on the social policies people like Obama passed and ignoring all the economic policies he's passed or more importantly hasn't passed.
Sanders recognizes it and his message is against it. He may not have all the answers on how to fix yet, but he's the only one recognizing the actual issue in your country and has been an issue in your country since the 80s, and you have to start with actually recognizing the issue. This issue is also why your country has declined significantly against most modern nations in economic policies for the average citizen.
That's not an answer, it's your seventh platitude.
I was writing a large post, but it's 1:30am and I'm getting a bit tired, so I'll come back tomorrow, but here's the easiest answer for me.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate you have that has a chance of changing the US from the Corporatocracy it is currently into a more legitimate Democracy (or I guess specifically back to the Republic it's supposed to be).
To me, this doesn't sound any better than 'Make America Great Again' - all promise, no policy.
He may not have the answers, but at least he is talking about serious issues within America.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
an Act to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.
He may not have the answers, but at least he is talking about serious issues within America.
Some folks would rather have someone who has identified the issues that's smart enough to know that he doesn't have all of the answers than someone who ignores the issues altogether, pretends they don't exist, or offers a weak response to those issues and whose only knowledge/substance in regards to financial policy is pushing the status-quo.
Some folks would rather have someone who has identified the issues that's smart enough to know that he doesn't have all of the answers than someone who ignores the issues altogether, pretends they don't exist, or offers a weak response to those issues and whose only knowledge/substance in regards to financial policy is pushing the status-quo.
He may not have the answers, but at least he is talking about serious issues within America.
Once again, can someone please tell me WHAT the DNC has done?I was responding to his first post, not what came later including that analogy about the media that is off. But you know what? The media is a huge problem. They are actually the people I am angriest at this election. I've never had anything against Hillary besides the fact I think she's untrustworthy. Some of her artful smears lately have been posting me off, but even still to rank who deserves my ire it's: The Media>>>>>>DNC>>>Hillary.
I was writing a large post, but it's 1:30am and I'm getting a bit tired, so I'll come back tomorrow, but here's the easiest answer for me.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate you have that has a chance of changing the US from the Corporatocracy it is currently into a more legitimate Democracy (or I guess specifically back to the Republic it's supposed to be).
I disagree. I think my statement is extremely meaningful. You guys really need to recognize that you are in a Corporatocracy before you can expect real change. Every large change happening is around social policies not tied to economic policies, and they have you focusing on the social policies people like Obama passed and ignoring all the economic policies he's passed or more importantly hasn't passed.
Sanders recognizes it and his message is against it. He may not have all the answers on how to fix yet, but he's the only one recognizing the actual issue in your country and has been an issue in your country since the 80s, and you have to start with actually recognizing the issue. This issue is also why your country has declined significantly against most modern nations in economic policies for the average citizen.
Once again, can someone please tell me WHAT the DNC has done?
I was writing a large post, but it's 1:30am and I'm getting a bit tired, so I'll come back tomorrow, but here's the easiest answer for me.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate you have that has a chance of changing the US from the Corporatocracy it is currently into a more legitimate Democracy (or I guess specifically back to the Republic it's supposed to be).
Who do you think will actually make more change? Someone that goes "ALL THINGS ARE VERY WRONG" and runs around like a headless chicken, or someone that goes "I think this little point A and B should function differently, and here's a detailed plan of how we're going to implement those goals."
Holy shit that's pretty damningIn 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
Some folks would rather have someone who has identified the issues that's smart enough to know that he doesn't have all of the answers than someone who ignores the issues altogether, pretends they don't exist, or offers a weak response to those issues and whose only knowledge/substance in regards to financial policy is pushing the status-quo.
Impose a risk fee on the largest financial institutions. Banks and financial companies would be required to pay a fee based on their size and their risk of contributing to another financial crisis.
Close the Volcker Rules hedge fund loophole. The Volcker Rule prohibits banks from making risky trading bets with taxpayer-backed moneyone of the core protections of the post-financial crisis Wall Street reforms. However, under current law these banks can still invest billions through hedge funds, which are exempt from this rule. Hillary would close that loophole and strengthen the law.
Discourage excessive risk-taking by making senior bankers accountable. Senior managers should lose some or all of their bonus compensation when a large bank suffers losses that threaten its overall financial health.
Make sure no firm is ever too big and too risky to be managed effectively. Hillarys plan would give regulators more authority to force overly complex or risky firms to reorganize, downsize, or break apart.
Tackle financial dangers of the shadow banking system. Hillarys plan will enhance transparency and reduce volatility in the shadow banking system, which includes certain activities of hedge funds, investment banks, and other non-bank financial companies.
Impose a tax on high-frequency trading. The growth of high-frequency trading has unnecessarily placed stress on our markets, created instability, and enabled unfair and abusive trading strategies. Hillary would impose a tax on harmful high-frequency trading and reform rules to make our stock markets fairer, more open, and transparent.
Hillary would also hold both corporations and individuals on Wall Street accountable by:
Prosecuting individuals when they break the law. Hillary would extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting major financial frauds, enhance whistleblower rewards, and provide the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission more resources to prosecute wrongdoing.
Holding executives accountable when they are responsible for their subordinates misconduct. Hillary believes that when corporations pay large fines to the government for violating the law, those fines should cut into the bonuses of the executives who were responsible for or should have caught the problem. And when egregious misconduct happens on an executives watch, that executive should lose his or her job.
Holding corporations accountable when they break the law. As she enhances individual accountability, Hillary will make sure that corporations dont treat penalties for breaking the law as merely a cost of doing business, so that we can put an end to the patterns of corporate wrongdoing that we see too often today.
Once again, can someone please tell me WHAT the DNC has done?
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
In 2013 Bernie proposed legislation to break up the banks. It's called the "Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act".
It's two pages long. So you can easily read it for yourself
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s685/text
Actually here I'll just post the entire thing
That's not a summary. That's the actual bill.
Wow. I mean, just, holy shit. Bernie Sanders is more dangerous for this country than Donald Trump.
So bernie is just another demagogue like trump?
Bernie the snake oil salesman with the pie-eyed single issue platitude.
/hillary stan
The Clinton have collected a total of $153 million from speaking fees. Clintons have done very well for their donors, especially Wall Street. Show me something they've done to harm their donors. Not what they've said, but what they've done.