Bernie Sanders on MTP (AKA Meet the Press AKA Military Trumps People)

[valerief]

Our truly progressive senator on MTP 9/14/2014. I don't believe he said the word, "Syria," but Toady didn't seem to notice.

[Old Crow]

1. LOL re: the "Syria" quip in the description. K&R (EOM)

[ctsnowman]

2. K & R

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Outstanding. But I expected no less. K and R n/t

[dotymed]

4. Bernie has my vote.

IMO, he is the only non-violent solution to the people-vs- the 10%.
Americans are fed up with the status quo that has produced this oligarchy and Bernie is the man (proven) to bring the masses together to fight the injustice.

[Plucketeer]

5. "Stay Safe" indeed, Bernie

There's damned few on this planet that could step into your shoes.

[handmade34]

6. good job Bernie!

would hate to lose him as Vermont Senator.........

[glowing]

7. What's up with that little quip.. "stay safe on the road in Iowa..."

AND WTF is the media's obsession with asking Bernie about Hillary Clinton? The media must be really wanting all that ad money on a horse race in 2016... Such crazy nonsense and worthless chatter from the media. I'm sure an audience at a town hall could ask more meaningful questions about issues than any of our press.

[EEO]

9. I also noted the "stay safe." People use comments like that as veiled threats.

[gordianot]

22. I cannot imagine Toad using the "stay safe" line with any Republican candidate.

Obama has managed to stay "safe" for 6 years he cannot be blamed for that considering his young family. Michaele and Tareq Salahi crashed a White House Party within sight of the President of the United States in 2009. Can you imagine that happening in a Republican Administration? There was a clear message the most serious breach of security in 35 years. Obama's one America theme turned into the most obstructionist Government America has ever witnessed. Bernie is on to something he also is a threat to the MSM$ types like the Toad who was put on notice. Even if he does not get a nomination he has the possibility to change the Political tone for 2016.

First order for business for the next Democratic President is a close look at the Secret Service. I will always think the indiscretions in the Secret Service has been a quiet factor in the Obama Administration.

[esau]

28. Great insights

That was great, thanks.

[Scuba]

40. I also noted the implied threat of "stay safe in Iowa".

[emanymton]

8. KA ....... CHING!!!!!

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Winner. The positions and explanations are clear, concise, and to the point.

Now come the efforts to overcome corporate political parties resistance to truth, justice, and the American way.



Ema Nymton
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[dotymed]

10. Misleadiding headline.

I did not hear anything about the military.
Either way...Bernie would be a positive, trans-formative President. The great thing is his proven track record as a public servant.
He does not enrich himself as most politicians do by pandering to the elite.
What possibilities he would bring to average Americans.

[dotymed]

19. Thank you valerief.

I did know that already. Not much sleep lately....fugue state here.
I know what a truly invaluable person Bernie is so no matter how my brain is functioning, I rec all positive Bernie OP's.
sorry for the confusion...

[valerief]

21. I updated my subject line and deleted my previous post.

[dotymed]

23. It did make it

more clear to often befuddled people like me but not necessary. I did not intend to cause aggravation.
Anything that is positive to Bernie gets my vote. thanks

[valerief]

25. No, you made a good point. Sometimes shorthand isn't the best hand. nt

[orpupilofnature57]

11. 1961

[2banon]

13. That was Excellent! Well Done Bernie!

Very direct, succinct responses, no mealy mouthed dance around anything, and I loved how he refused to be baited in bull shit derailing traps.

Well Done Bernie!

Thanks for posting!

[bigdarryl]

14. Sanders doesn't have a snowball chance in hell

Because the progressive wing of the party doesn't have the money to stop the corporate democrats like Hillary and Obama the only state he might carry in a primary is Vermont.

[RufusTFirefly]

17. Last time I checked, it's still "one person, one vote" not "one dollar, one vote"

Rest assured, the big money interests will do their best to frighten, smear, and mislead.
It's going to require an extraordinary grassroots mobilization to counteract the power of the powers that be and actually let the People decide.

[mother earth]

20. Until we change this, we will forever be living under corporate socialism.

We can't just accept the current state of affairs, we need to change how campaigns are financed.

[Quixote1818]

31. Maybe not but he can get Democrats and Republicans pissed off at what is going on

He can bring more people into the process to combat the top 1% and open peoples eyes.

[BrotherIvan]

39. He has a message that a lot of people can and should get on board with

He is very clearly staking out Social Security and Medicare. He is also talking about minimum wage. I think a message like that would equal Obama's number of votes and those who voted for Rmoney would not vote for a Democrat anyway. The biggest problem would be if left leaning independents lost enthusiasm and stayed home. The problem isn't the general, it is the primary where the party will try to kneecap him at every turn. Expect shenanigans.

[mazzarro]

15. I think it was a fair exchange, in this case

The only issues I have with the exchange are the length and probably the depth of the issues explored.
Otherwise, I think was a fair exchange between them. I am particularly pleased that there was no over talking of each other and that Senator Sanders was allowed the time and space to speak clearly and fully to the questions asked of him.

[daleanime]

16. K&R....

Thanks for the link! No ways I would watch the full show.

[L0oniX]

18. K & R of course.

[mountain grammy]

24. Thank you for posting, I missed the toad's show

Go Bernie, Hillary is not the issue!

[zentrum]

26. Love Bernie.

Please run.

Am mad at the MTP producers who left his hair a touch "wild". I think they allowed it on purpose.

[Enthusiast]

27. K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations!

[CrispyQ]

29. Kick! Everyone should watch.

"...among democrats, moderates or conservatives, there is a profound anger..."

Todd's masters want to divide us. They are terrified of our profound anger.

Go Bernie!

[Quixote1818]

30. I would rather him run as a Democrat.

Running as an independent would be extremely difficult and then he would split the vote with Hillary putting a Republican in office. If he runs as an Independent and is not getting enough to beat Hillary then he should bow out and endorse Hillary. Something Nader should have done.

If he runs as a Democrat I would put all my efforts behind him.

[progressoid]

32. First time on MTP.

Senior Senator and this is the first time he's been on MTP. That says a lot.

[mucifer]

41. Yeah and after what he said and how he said it, I doubt he will be back.

[navarth]

33. kick for Senator Bernie always. nt

[Voice for Peace]

34. I'm really falling in love with Bernie. That last sentence says a lot. He does understand

There is a HUGE number of voters right and left
who are sick of struggling to get by, not getting
a fair chance.

I can see him also (hopefully) emboldening other
progressive thinking politicians to just step outside
all the bullshit and talk straight to the people.

The smarmy campaigners are always an insult to
voters' intelligence.

[cantbeserious]

35. Despite All Attempts At Distraction - Bernie Kept The Arguments Focused Till The End

eom

[glinda]

36. I cannot say this enough...we have to have his back by majorities.

We cannot have this good man being unable to do his job. I want him really bad as our President. But he has to have the people to rise up to help him. Cannot wast his efforts.

[Thespian2]

37. Compared to Obama

I think Bernie Sanders will actually try to fulfill his promises. I can't see him selling out to corporations as Obama and Hillary have.

[Uncle Joe]

38. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, valerief.