2016 Postmortem

Hortensis

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81. And because Hillary has a sense of humor,

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 01:49 PM

Apr 2016

no doubt one thing drawing some voters to her.

An American presidential candidate shoehorning himself into a conference far, far away, his attention-seeking remarks sandwiched in before a shortened coffee break. That's worth a chuckle, and I'm guessing the 10 minutes won't overtax the conferees' senses of humor at the situation.

It's not awful, it might work. I'm just glad it's not Hillary doing it.

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Bernie Sanders only allotted 10 minutes to speak at the Vatican conference [View all] ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 OP

don't you have any self respect? Human101948 Apr 2016 #1

Still trying to shame us into STFU I see upaloopa Apr 2016 #11

Yes, because it's embarassing to see you working this like a Terrier with a squeaky toy... Human101948 Apr 2016 #16

Don't you understand that this whole things shows bad judgement, which is an important factor anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #36

That's what you want it to show... Human101948 Apr 2016 #48

Bad judgement=voting for Hillary 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #57

Because she is highly qualified, knows that compromise is the key to getting anything done in anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #61

Because she will sell the US out in a heartbeat. Katashi_itto Apr 2016 #64

yep. that is what she is qualified to do. 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #82

And because Hillary has a sense of humor, Hortensis Apr 2016 #81

If you ever come across a fact, please alert us. merrily Apr 2016 #128

It's only "compromise" if you get 50% what you wanted. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #111

And that personal email server Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #67

And using good judgment is so important to you that you're supporting Hillary? frylock Apr 2016 #91

LOL!Bad judgment is voting for the IWR and regime change in Libya, not attending an economic justice merrily Apr 2016 #127

hrc would have been speaking but the vatican didn't have 299k to give her. elehhhhna Apr 2016 #151

No I want Hillary supporters to keep mocking Bernie's visit NWCorona Apr 2016 #52

Maybe Clinton will be invited to the Vatican to give the Opposing View. Katashi_itto Apr 2016 #71

Yeah, just wait until the Vatican holds that economic injustice conference! merrily Apr 2016 #129

u have no shame berningman Apr 2016 #106

It isn't an issue. This has nothing to do with who should get our nomination. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #109

ETS GT-R U.S. RECORD - 7.32 @ 196 MPH!! snooper2 Apr 2016 #107

Of course he will go!!! This is full of win anyway you cut it! yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #2

I can't believe this bullshit. And if he doesn't go, "Did you hear SBS just blew off the Pope?" TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #24

hehehe... B material, but they are still amusing in an unintended sort of way yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #29

10 minutes is a long time for a speech. He will go. And H's supporters are vapid. wendylaroux Apr 2016 #3

As a Hillary supporter, I'm thrilled about this opportunity for Sanders. Have a great trip!! anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #42

Even with the snark at the end. I can appreciate your post. NWCorona Apr 2016 #56

Agree. Once his noble ideals are shown to be feasible, his candidacy should really take off. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #58

This isnt freshmen speech class. itsrobert Apr 2016 #78

Who cares if he goes apcalc Apr 2016 #153

Oh no, of course you don't care. ok. wendylaroux Apr 2016 #154

Why aren't you concerned with kcjohn1 Apr 2016 #4

So he IS going to speak?!? Sweet! (btw - easy on the "crucified" pun). jmg257 Apr 2016 #5

they gave him a speaking slot he can't make due to the travel time. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #22

Yeah - I am sure they scheduled him, without any input from his people. jmg257 Apr 2016 #26

they're giving him an out to cancel the trip. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #32

Yep-how silly of them to think they have it figured out! I do hope you showed them their errors. jmg257 Apr 2016 #37

I trust physics and math over Jeff Weaver. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #40

Hmm. There are ways nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #41

betting on the street traffic in Rome cooperating is not one I would make nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #44

He can use the Goldman Sachs private jet like Hillary does... Human101948 Apr 2016 #50

it would take him 9 hours to fly there in a corporate jet. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #53

If I were you I would contact Bernie's people immediately to alert them to different time zones... Human101948 Apr 2016 #55

Notice that Tad Devine hasn't defended this or admitted to having any role in it? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #59

re: "At 3:00 PM he's on a runway at the airport. By 4:00 PM he's going to get off the plane" thesquanderer Apr 2016 #148

You haven't gotten anything right about this event yet. frylock Apr 2016 #92

But he does get to speak!!!! Sheepshank Apr 2016 #6

And he will listen carefully to what the other people have to say imagine2015 Apr 2016 #15

"Bernie will listen to others" is certainly the best joke I've heard all day. Thanks! nt CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #30

Because Hillary has done a great job listening to the youth and future of this country. Sure, pal. RashaMZak Apr 2016 #46

Why can't you speak to Sanders not listening to anyone and instead have to rely on a rather pathetic CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #51

Fallacy? There's video after video of her blowing off young activists RashaMZak Apr 2016 #88

30 people? You do realize this will be televised internationally? floppyboo Apr 2016 #69

further to above - speaking before a break = that's what everyone talks about in the break. nt floppyboo Apr 2016 #72

It will be? lunamagica Apr 2016 #86

That would be twice as many as the typical HRC rally berningman Apr 2016 #110

If he were speaking for 3 hours, how would that be any different? Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #7

Ten minutes more than whatsername has to speak Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #8

You beat me to it... (eom) mak3cats Apr 2016 #34

LOL! fleur-de-lisa Apr 2016 #123

Bad news. JonathanRackham Apr 2016 #9

That's time enough. 10 minutes is a long time when you are used to railing against an opponent. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #10

You took five times that long to type your post. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #18

So he will not be muzzled as some Bernie haters have claimed! imagine2015 Apr 2016 #12

Wow, they REALLY WANT him to attend, obviously. Desert805 Apr 2016 #13

by giving him a time slot he can't possibly make. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #27

LOL Desert805 Apr 2016 #63

okay, produce a timeline wherein he arrives inside that conference location geek tragedy Apr 2016 #66

Are there any other issue on your radar for 2016? Desert805 Apr 2016 #70

Yeah, this poster was obsessing on Bernie's taxes before this new chew toy was thrown out there. frylock Apr 2016 #94

So if he defies your physics and speaks you will post a humbling OP? Matt_in_STL Apr 2016 #135

He didn't cancel, and he made it! (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2016 #155

yep, he found a way. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #156

10 minutes? Hillary got 11 hours in front of a Congressional committee TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #14

No because he isn't so effing stupid (or duplicitous) to get himself into such a political morass... Human101948 Apr 2016 #20

I think you missed some sarcasm there... (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2016 #149

Whereas Princess Weathervane will spend all night receiving bribes. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #17

lol ... salinsky Apr 2016 #19

Thanks for admitting that you were wrong. frylock Apr 2016 #95

he won't be there in time to give the speech. LOL. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #21

Bookmarked. frylock Apr 2016 #96

You are assuming a 9 hour flight. That is rateyes Apr 2016 #132

Rome is about 4300 miles from NYC. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #133

From gate to gate at 500 mph it would take 9 hrs and 5 mins rateyes Apr 2016 #134

if there's no traffic. how often is there no traffic? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #142

I've flown to Italy 3 times in the last couple of years. No way does it take 15 hours. Desert805 Apr 2016 #138

no, it takes 9, plus 6 hours time difference. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #140

Have you been? Totally doable for a regular tourist, let alone Desert805 Apr 2016 #143

been to Rome twice. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #147

Here's why I was confused. Desert805 Apr 2016 #145

yes, local time would be 15 hours later than geek tragedy Apr 2016 #146

Looks like he made it on time! rateyes Apr 2016 #150

10 min? That's not as long as Clinton's upcoming FBI interrogation. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #23

But .......... I thought he wasn't even speaking? polly7 Apr 2016 #25

I don't think the Vatican will appreciate someone butting in and repeating "Wall Street" for 10 mins CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #28

He has already submitted his paper. djean111 Apr 2016 #62

I don't think. frylock Apr 2016 #97

Bernie's speaking! Woohoo! Thanks for letting me know! DebDoo Apr 2016 #31

Bernie's speaking? Awesome. I'm sure he'll say something great. rachacha Apr 2016 #33

How much would Her Queenliness charge the Wall St. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #35

I think the going rate for her is $12,500 per minute plus nichomachus Apr 2016 #105

Is that with the frequent-speaker discount? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #121

10 mins? Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #38

Well, I guess that part of meme can be laid to rest..... Amaril Apr 2016 #39

10 minutes more than Hillary though right? nt revbones Apr 2016 #43

So what you're implying is that if Hillary had been invited, she would have declined. bjo59 Apr 2016 #45

It's insane. Desert805 Apr 2016 #100

It's totally insane. Desert805 Apr 2016 #101

Such a sad post. grntuscarora Apr 2016 #47

Keynote Address! 10 mins. just before the afternoon coffee break. Jeezus, even Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #49

But Hillary.... 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #54

It will be more than two days lost considering the jet lag he will suffer. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #60

i didn't think h supporters could make themselves look any worse restorefreedom Apr 2016 #65

It's really something to behold. frylock Apr 2016 #98

yes, in all its ugly glory. nt restorefreedom Apr 2016 #113

I have a great deal of confidence in their ability to find a lower gutter to roll in Fumesucker Apr 2016 #99

"just when i think you are the shallowest man alive, you somehow restorefreedom Apr 2016 #114

You gotta admit, it's a brilliant stunt ... salinsky Apr 2016 #68

Prediction: Before it's over Bernie supporters will be blaming HRC for this debacle. CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #125

I was counting down for this post to be put up. ONLY 10 MINUTES!!!!!!! Insanity. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #73

yes, for a conference with many presenters, 10 minutes is a long time restorefreedom Apr 2016 #74

I don't give a shit about ANY of it. The idea that the RCC gives a shit about poverty is hypocrisy. PeaceNikki Apr 2016 #75

that and I prefer keeping religious influence out of politics. bettyellen Apr 2016 #85

Amen, sister. PeaceNikki Apr 2016 #89

And you felt the same about those endorsements of Hillary by Southern, Black clergy. frylock Apr 2016 #119

yeah, I wish the clergy would stay out of politics altogether. I wish atheists were trusted more. bettyellen Apr 2016 #122

What a small, crappy post! merrily Apr 2016 #76

How have you been merrily? Enjoying the primary season? nt ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #79

Bernie is worse than I thought! northernsouthern Apr 2016 #77

Wow, that is a Great Schedule. Looks like he has a good block, too. Kittycat Apr 2016 #80

The envy and agony of Hillary support AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #83

And Camp Weathervane is so jealous it can't stand it. CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #84

Your concern is noted. Don't worry too much, Bernie will be fine. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #87

I do hope that the emotional damage inflicted by this invitation can be repaired. frylock Apr 2016 #90

How much time is Hillary allotted at the conference? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #93

Such a silly question when you know she has not even applied. riversedge Apr 2016 #102

Was she recommended? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #104

But the Clinton Foundation invited the Pope to their Global Initiative. So she's on their radar. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #112

She's not good enough to be invited. Nobody wants her. ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #103

A "Public Papal Endorsement"? Is that the best hyperbole you can come up with? brooklynite Apr 2016 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #141

if his endorsement include Kim Davis...then those endorsement mean squat. n/t Sheepshank Apr 2016 #117

Pope Francis expected to fire the Archbishop who tricked him into meeting Kim Davis frylock Apr 2016 #120

ha ha. LOL. whow!! riversedge Apr 2016 #124

It isn't an issue. Let this one go already. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #108

that's 10 minutes more than Hillary, assuming she didn't burst into flame upon entering holy ground. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #118

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Apr 2016 #126

Everyone knows it's gotta be at least 11 minutes long to mean anything. NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #130

I think if you spend at least $2700 you get a few seconds with her when you have your picture taken Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #131

Ten more minutes than the corporate queen timmymoff Apr 2016 #136

Wow - that's about $40,000 worth of Hillary minutes. Vinca Apr 2016 #137

Hillary allotted a whopping ZERO (0) minutes to speak ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #139

you're honestly basing your OP on a rumor from Breitbart? magical thyme Apr 2016 #144

Question is... RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #152