2016 Postmortem

1StrongBlackMan

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151. It turned out to be a great pro-HRC and pro-Democratic Party speech ...

Tue Jul 26, 2016, 08:10 AM

Jul 2016

I am glad. And, I have said so ... repeatedly.

But, how far into the speech was it before Bernie mentioned HRC or the Democratic, positively?

My OP reflected what I was hearing at the time I wrote it.

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I'm not hearing anything of the kind book_worm Jul 2016 #1

It was fine. Some seek for what they desire and often find it. Other are just stirring the pot. TheBlackAdder Jul 2016 #120

I heard Bernie say, several times, that he is supporting Hillary FuzzyRabbit Jul 2016 #130

buy a hearing aid krawhitham Jul 2016 #2

No thank you. I hear just fine. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #25

apparently not krawhitham Jul 2016 #34

He's doing much better for this election than his start. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #64

^^^That^^^ onecaliberal Jul 2016 #83

I'll chip in.. denbot Jul 2016 #112

Same here. Not hearing an endorsement for Clinton/Kaine. MichiganVote Jul 2016 #3

There ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #10

Happy with him, but you seem to need your shorts adjusted. MichiganVote Jul 2016 #24

No, they're "satisfactory" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #32

Almost. We'll see what the respect level is like when Clinton speaks. MichiganVote Jul 2016 #42

"My" revolution? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #47

Then you and I have nothing to worry about. MichiganVote Jul 2016 #51

So one mention of her name, then back to his stump speech? eastwestdem Jul 2016 #28

Why don't you keep listening instead of asking me? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #37

You've kind of become a father figure to me. eastwestdem Jul 2016 #39

Me too bravenak Jul 2016 #4

None so deaf as those who will not hear. SalviaBlue Jul 2016 #93

Whatever that means bravenak Jul 2016 #99

Please tell me that was a sarcastic comment, as its meaning was quite clear. TheBlackAdder Jul 2016 #122

He will. Agschmid Jul 2016 #5

He will Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #6

At least spice things up...we've heard this all before. Many, many times. eastwestdem Jul 2016 #31

It is attitudes like that Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #41

We haven't heard most of it since 1980 Armstead Jul 2016 #146

He better. This sounds like a stump speech so far. n/t cynatnite Jul 2016 #7

Thank you, Bernie! SCRUBDASHRUB Jul 2016 #8

Finally bravenak Jul 2016 #9

he just did awake Jul 2016 #11

I think he's heading there ... JoePhilly Jul 2016 #12

He got there. Just needed to get his supporters there with him. Avalux Jul 2016 #13

No. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #38

Yep, told you he was an honorable man Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #46

He's doing much better now. Good job Bernie. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #69

Then it would be polite to edit your OP Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #75

No ... His start was all about him, not the Democratic nominee ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #82

Thanks. Don't let people bully you. Bernie did the honorable thing but it took him awhile to get Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #86

Nobody is bullying anyone Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #91

What story is that? That I liatened to the complete lack of acknowledgement of ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #97

I see very little appreciation for having to thread a needle to deliver his supporters to Hillary. Dustlawyer Jul 2016 #103

It's called being strategic Armstead Jul 2016 #147

You didn't ask nicely. You were a bully. Even after he stated several times that Bernie's Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #98

We can disagree on that Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #100

On DU only a few people are bashing at tonight's speakers. Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #78

Yeah, not feeling it. R B Garr Jul 2016 #14

Okay ... I'm feeling a little better. Thank you Bernie. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #15

He had to do it that way Loki Liesmith Jul 2016 #58

I have a good point. I agree. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #60

Yup. It took a while lovemydog Jul 2016 #133

Thank you, Bernie! Arkansas Granny Jul 2016 #16

Care to restate that sir? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #17

For the 4th time, nope ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #92

That is so insulting!!! mucifer Jul 2016 #18

I know Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #49

Despicable OP. Refuses to delete in face of obvious wrong riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #102

MIRT needs to look at that poster AGAIN onecaliberal Jul 2016 #115

Surely it will be hidden. B Calm Jul 2016 #126

Don't know. onecaliberal Jul 2016 #140

While I dislike the OP subject line, 1SrongBlackMan is NOT a malicious intruder. tblue37 Jul 2016 #137

Disagree profusely onecaliberal Jul 2016 #139

Bullshit. At the time I wrote the OP, neither HRC, nor the Democratic Party had even been mentioned 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #145

Oh come on, he was obviously building up to it. Joe the Revelator Jul 2016 #19

Happy now? TDale313 Jul 2016 #20

He had already endorsed her anyway. liberalnarb Jul 2016 #21

Come on! lastone Jul 2016 #22

Are you STILL LISTENING???? Siwsan Jul 2016 #23

When he finally named her frazzled Jul 2016 #26

Bernie is unifying the room for HRC. It's a positive speech. Ken Burch Jul 2016 #53

My post wasn't about him frazzled Jul 2016 #63

My post wasn't about him frazzled Jul 2016 #65

They were mainly booing Trump. Ken Burch Jul 2016 #74

I observed otherwise. frazzled Jul 2016 #96

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #27

WTF?! So much wrong here in slamming Bernie again. riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #29

Makes me sad how people cannot bring themselves to appreciate him. GreenPartyVoter Jul 2016 #40

The hate is outsized. :( riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #52

It really is. He always fights for progressive policies and has thrown his support to GreenPartyVoter Jul 2016 #71

Any chance... deathrind Jul 2016 #48

Agreed. :( riderinthestorm Jul 2016 #54

Correct Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #55

Ted Cruz? melman Jul 2016 #30

Wow, no. :( MerryBlooms Jul 2016 #33

You probably already realize this, but he is doing the right thing still_one Jul 2016 #35

Listen better. Nt ram2008 Jul 2016 #36

Ted Cruz? Actually I am hearing a great speech! jzodda Jul 2016 #43

Ted Cruz... really? Raster Jul 2016 #44

He endorsed HRC three weeks ago. Ken Burch Jul 2016 #45

Oh Jeeze! Unreal MelissaB Jul 2016 #50

Too soon....too soon...as Bernie got going, he brought it together YUUUUUUUGEEEE! Moostache Jul 2016 #56

...uhh d_b Jul 2016 #57

To all those saying I need a hearing aid and what not ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #59

well, yeah, but he had a very different set of tasks to accomplish than she did fishwax Jul 2016 #76

A hearing aid won't help with the things clouding your discernment sir. Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #81

Really? Must not be listening to same speaker I am. sinkingfeeling Jul 2016 #61

Hillary Clinton Owes him a large debt of gratitude! The empressof all Jul 2016 #62

I hear him totally supporting Clinton & Dem values over Trump. cyberswede Jul 2016 #66

He is the polar opposite of Cruz in every way!!! LostOne4Ever Jul 2016 #67

A LOT of this. Fantastic job tonight by Bernie!!! :) NT Grown2Hate Jul 2016 #131

"Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States" Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #68

Ooooh, yes, let's attack other progressives! That'll really help with defeating Trump! Jim Lane Jul 2016 #70

At 11:20, I have to disagree. JoePhilly Jul 2016 #72

Yup ChairmanAgnostic Jul 2016 #80

Agree ... I think he ... JoePhilly Jul 2016 #87

I strongly agree; but, I posted at 8:04 (mst, 11:04 est). 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #108

You're hearing what you want to hear. (n/t) SMC22307 Jul 2016 #73

You just had to slam him and stir the pot. MelissaB Jul 2016 #77

Strong finish Bernie. Good job! 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #79

Can you please edit your title now? Please? nt LostOne4Ever Jul 2016 #89

Don't hold your breath melman Jul 2016 #95

Yep, not editing speaks volumes Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #104

And they're renouncing their "liberalism" because of some rowdy protesters/hecklers. SMC22307 Jul 2016 #125

A hex upon you ... Never compare Bernie Sanders to that piece of garbage Cruz! Greywing Jul 2016 #84

Please don't wish a hex upon me! LOL 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #109

Trash thread and block. The author of this op is NO better than Bernie or bust people onecaliberal Jul 2016 #85

I dis-a-fucking-gree. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #110

lol Go Vols Jul 2016 #88

Wow, tone deaf much? SalviaBlue Jul 2016 #90

Was this post written by Ted Cruz? edbermac Jul 2016 #94

"Hillary Clinton must become the next President of the United States". Dawson Leery Jul 2016 #101

Not good enough for some here Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #106

.. or some there Rosco T. Jul 2016 #113

Just stop ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #114

Why stop? ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2016 #129

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #149

I will take the high road Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #142

Reccognizing that I don't/won't cede to your multiple demands to ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #150

He did. bluestateguy Jul 2016 #105

I agree ... I posted what I heard at the time. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #111

To all those wanting me to edit my OP. let me be clear ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #107

Yes, says right in the title "To this point" -- is it too much to ask that people betsuni Jul 2016 #116

An apology would be nice, after all we are trying to unite and not divide. B Calm Jul 2016 #117

Why would I apologize for what I was hearing ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #118

I watched the entire speech. Nothing anywhere in the great speech B Calm Jul 2016 #119

Except the first 15 minutes when he neither mentioned the ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #121

He could hardly get a word in the first 15 minutes because of the loud applause. B Calm Jul 2016 #123

So true Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #143

You are hearing what you want to hear. Mr. Sanders endorsed Mrs. Clinton earlier, advocated for her akbacchus_BC Jul 2016 #124

I think it took him awhile to get there in his speech DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #127

Exactly right. And then HAMMERED it home, over and over, about Hillary getting it and being Grown2Hate Jul 2016 #132

You had this thread typed out in your head before the speech even started. ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2016 #128

Link to Sanders' Full Speech Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #134

It turned out to be a great pro-HRC and pro-Democratic Party speech ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #151

Bernie finished strong. I am happy with it. Lets move on AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #135

I agree and have said the same thing, repeatedly. Great ending Bernie. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #144

Da Fuq???? Why hasnt this thread been suppressed? - nt KingCharlemagne Jul 2016 #136

Even though it's against the new rules, some posts like this one B Calm Jul 2016 #141

My guess is because a bunch of DUers heard what I heard at the beginning ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #148

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #138

Of course you did. VulgarPoet Jul 2016 #152

SMDH - Did you really have to chum the waters like that? aikoaiko Jul 2016 #153

Bernie's been the perfect poodle - lay off him nt jtunes Jul 2016 #154