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Clinton hits Trump for "country- club lifestyle" (Original Post) ibegurpard Apr 2016 OP
Stop a Douchebag - Not Some Ivan! snooper2 Apr 2016 #1
Yes, to the first question. Contrary1 Apr 2016 #2
She's simply not very bright. That really is probably her biggest flaw, IMO. closeupready Apr 2016 #3
She simply has no credibility with this attack. ibegurpard Apr 2016 #5
I'm beginning to think that she took that SNL skit with her transforming into Bernie seriously notadmblnd Apr 2016 #16
Hillary is intelligent. She's simply tone deaf and in her own bubble of privlege. Dems to Win Apr 2016 #37
She's educated and experienced, but I don't see her as quick or bright. closeupready Apr 2016 #41
She flunked the Washington DC bar exam, so she went to Arkansas to take and pass djean111 Apr 2016 #56
Either the Clinton's and their foundation help people or they dont. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #4
The foundation gets really high ratings... LAS14 Apr 2016 #31
Links? Aerows Apr 2016 #48
links LAS14 Apr 2016 #50
OMFG. djean111 Apr 2016 #6
Exactly . . . fleur-de-lisa Apr 2016 #8
LOL joshcryer Apr 2016 #9
She will be defenseless against the fact-spouting bull-roarer bully yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #19
Would? Will... And he probably has the video to ready to roll. Kittycat Apr 2016 #54
Utterly and completely tone-deaf. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #7
we are fucked ibegurpard Apr 2016 #10
The Clintons rent a $200,000 per month house in the Hamptons during the summer BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #11
Do you hate everyone who is successful? LAS14 Apr 2016 #35
Actually... LAS14 Apr 2016 #39
this is not an indictment of Clinton's wealth ibegurpard Apr 2016 #45
She is the opposite of out of touch. LAS14 Apr 2016 #46
She suffers a complete lack of self awareness AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #12
You know that people know you're richer than God, right, Hill? CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #13
Anyone read the article? Click on the link? cwydro Apr 2016 #14
Yeah I read it ibegurpard Apr 2016 #15
Plus 1000 nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #24
Isn't that what Hillary does? djean111 Apr 2016 #25
I'm sure the millenials will find that persuasive, winter is coming Apr 2016 #17
Hmmm! Pot and kettle come to mind. eom Frustratedlady Apr 2016 #18
That is comedy gold nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #20
Pure.Comedy.Gold. yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #22
when you're above 100 million ibegurpard Apr 2016 #23
He's her opponent so I expect her to attack him KingFlorez Apr 2016 #21
It's a credible attack ibegurpard Apr 2016 #26
Does she even know what she's saying? 840high Apr 2016 #27
Heh. That "hit" is still bouncing the walls in an empty airplane hanger. Eleanors38 Apr 2016 #28
Pot, meet kettle matt819 Apr 2016 #29
...................... Marrah_G Apr 2016 #30
When is she going to paint herself xloadiex Apr 2016 #32
She'll need an entire paint store for that Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #40
Well, at least at least she's punching UP, right? Buns_of_Fire Apr 2016 #33
I suppose ibegurpard Apr 2016 #34
Good Lord. Talk about irony. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #36
It's an understatement.. speaktruthtopower Apr 2016 #38
Trump could shoot that down... Ino Apr 2016 #42
"Does the Clinton campaign really think the voting public is a bunch of clueless idiots?" dflprincess Apr 2016 #43
She's ABSURD. AzDar Apr 2016 #44
It shows how shallow her understanding of economic inequality is loyalsister Apr 2016 #47
Hillary's argument against free higher public education LibDemAlways Apr 2016 #57
Two things come to mind... HumanityExperiment Apr 2016 #49
She was talking about meeting people. Sparkly Apr 2016 #51
I can see Bernie making this argument and making it stick and reaching out, but Hillary? highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #52
This is a woman who pockets millions LibDemAlways Apr 2016 #53
Was this missive typed up at the $50,000/week rental cottage in the Hamptons? frylock Apr 2016 #55
 

closeupready

(29,503 posts)
3. She's simply not very bright. That really is probably her biggest flaw, IMO.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 04:34 PM
Apr 2016

So she says dumb shit like this, attempting to hit a home run, but you know, who does this criticism connect with? She's so "square".

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
5. She simply has no credibility with this attack.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 04:36 PM
Apr 2016

None.
Yes Trump should be attacked on this but coming from her it's a fucking joke.

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)
16. I'm beginning to think that she took that SNL skit with her transforming into Bernie seriously
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:03 PM
Apr 2016

and now she's beginning to think she really is Bernie.

 

Dems to Win

(2,161 posts)
37. Hillary is intelligent. She's simply tone deaf and in her own bubble of privlege.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 07:04 PM
Apr 2016

She's also greedy and corrupt, so I'm not at all a supporter. But I can see that she's bright.

 

closeupready

(29,503 posts)
41. She's educated and experienced, but I don't see her as quick or bright.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 08:25 PM
Apr 2016

She just seems dull. So perhaps that has nothing to do with innate intelligence, but she doesn't have the polish that Bill always did (as much as I disliked him, I have to give him credit for that).

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
56. She flunked the Washington DC bar exam, so she went to Arkansas to take and pass
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 04:57 PM
Apr 2016

the bar exam there, presumably because it was easier to do so. Clever and cunning is my opinion. Not highly intelligent.

Jackie Wilson Said

(4,176 posts)
4. Either the Clinton's and their foundation help people or they dont.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 04:35 PM
Apr 2016

If they do, then there is the distinction.

Drumpf never does anything that doesnt help him and only him.

fleur-de-lisa

(14,627 posts)
8. Exactly . . .
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 04:41 PM
Apr 2016

If she is our nominee (dog forbid) and Trump is the GOP candidate, I'm going into hiding until the election is over. He will kick her ass on a daily basis. She is such a freakin' hypocrite. She can't possibly win this argument against Trump.

BernieforPres2016

(3,017 posts)
11. The Clintons rent a $200,000 per month house in the Hamptons during the summer
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 04:48 PM
Apr 2016

And Hillary is stupid enough criticize somebody else's lavish lifestyle?

(I doubt the Clintons actually pay for their summer house in the Hamptons. They probably barter political favors for it.)

LAS14

(13,783 posts)
39. Actually...
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 07:38 PM
Apr 2016

1 - Given their resumes, books, etc., they would have had to work at it to not have multiple millions. Do you want to legislate a top income?

2 - Most people with their assets and income have multiple houses. It says something about their values that they don't.

3 - I bet they'd like a less expensive venue, but they have to have a "yuge" place to get any privacy and they have to allow for secret service contingents for both of them.

How can you possibly use a vacation home as a reason to write off someone. Do you know of no wealthy people whose activities you approve of????

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
45. this is not an indictment of Clinton's wealth
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 12:12 AM
Apr 2016

It's astonishment at the absurdity of someone of her wealth trying to attack someone else for being wealthy and out of touch with average Americans.
It's ridiculous and foolish.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
14. Anyone read the article? Click on the link?
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 04:53 PM
Apr 2016

She was mocking him for flying into venues, insulting other candidates, and flying out without talking to people.

Smh.

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
15. Yeah I read it
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:00 PM
Apr 2016

Why do you think I posted it? And it was most certainly NOT just your spin on it. Anyone can read it for themselves.
Please report back to your superiors that she better get some better material because this is ridiculous.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
24. Plus 1000
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:23 PM
Apr 2016

Reading into shelters, dark money and all that

They are counting on voters being idiots and not realizing she flies in (not that I blame her) in private jets. Ok. So it is not Trump 1

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)
17. I'm sure the millenials will find that persuasive,
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:04 PM
Apr 2016

as soon as someone explains to them what a "country club lifestyle" is.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
20. That is comedy gold
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:16 PM
Apr 2016

Net worth $110 cool millions vs what claimed $7 billion. Both live that lifestyle.

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
23. when you're above 100 million
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:23 PM
Apr 2016

There's just no credibility to be hitting someone else on it. People are smart enough to know that...or at least some are.

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
26. It's a credible attack
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:24 PM
Apr 2016

From a completely non-credible source. You think I'm defending him?
Jesus wept...

matt819

(10,749 posts)
29. Pot, meet kettle
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:31 PM
Apr 2016

She could take her fee from just one speech, pay cash for a new Bentley, and not even notice the change in her checkbook or offshore accounts.

xloadiex

(628 posts)
32. When is she going to paint herself
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:39 PM
Apr 2016

as middle class? Or maybe part of the working poor? She is delusional.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,185 posts)
33. Well, at least at least she's punching UP, right?
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:40 PM
Apr 2016

A multi-MILLIONAIRE criticizing a multi-BILLIONAIRE. Sort of like Godzilla vs. Rodan (while the population of Tokyo just tries not to get stepped on by either of them).

Next time I talk to Robby, I'll mention to him that this might not be a productive avenue of attack.

dflprincess

(28,080 posts)
43. "Does the Clinton campaign really think the voting public is a bunch of clueless idiots?"
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 09:36 PM
Apr 2016

I think that would be "yes".

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
47. It shows how shallow her understanding of economic inequality is
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 04:04 PM
Apr 2016

The line about Donald Tump's kids benefitting from free college was a clue of exactly how little she thinks of people who are poor. The implication is that people just want their anger reinforced and validated RATHER than to be treated more fairly.
She doesn't seem to even try to show any kind of respect to people who are poor. I guess it's more difficult to exploit and devalue people as a means to callous self absorbed end that way.

LibDemAlways

(15,139 posts)
57. Hillary's argument against free higher public education
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 05:03 PM
Apr 2016

is simply absurd and I wish to hell Bernie would loudly call her out on it. Who the hell cares if a millionaire's kids attend a tuition free public school? That's no reason at all to deny a tuition free education to non wealthy kids. And of course it's even more ridiculous because the possibility of a guy like Trump sending his kid to a public college is just about nil. Hillary sent her daughter to Stanford, one of the most exclusive and expensive private school in the country. Fresno State was never in the running.

 

HumanityExperiment

(1,442 posts)
49. Two things come to mind...
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 04:11 PM
Apr 2016

HRC is optics blind, due to her monumental belief that the 'regular folks' are wandering idiots that can be herded towards perceptions that she shapes and then states

My take is that the primary is showing the split within DEM party as to the mindless masses that follow HRC and the mindful masses that follow Bernie...

Last primary cycle you had two corporatist nominees to choose from... this primary cycle is completely different

LibDemAlways

(15,139 posts)
53. This is a woman who pockets millions
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 04:52 PM
Apr 2016

for speaking to crooks behind closed doors. She has a hell of nerve criticizing Trump's lifestyle. They're pals. They run in the same hallowed circles. Who the hell dies she think she's kidding? Trump will have a field day with this.

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