Bird lands on Sanders' podium during Portland rally

[LiberalArkie]

Published on Mar 25, 2016
Bernie Sanders took a moment to comment on the symbolism of the bird that interrupted his rally in Portland, Oregon.


What other campaign?

[ErikJ]

1. Was that indoors?

[LiberalArkie]

2. I believe so.

[billhicks76]

14. Yes. Moda Center. 20,000.

[Joe Chi Minh]

3. Such unusually tame avian visitors are often omens. This one looks like

a good omen. Hope so. It sure doesn't have the sinister look and demeanour of the crow or the raven, birds customarily viewed as birds of ill omen in Scotland, maybe the UK.

Interesting that it must have picked up the friendly 'vibes' and noise created by the audience, as it seems to have been lapping up the applause !

[KoKo]

4. Native American's thought the "Crow" was an omen ....I'm glad it wasn't a Crow.

Looks like he handled it well.

[jwirr]

8. Me to.

[jwirr]

9. Me to.

[floppyboo]

53. bah - crow would be great! Finch is 'good enough'! JOY!

[CrawlingChaos]

5. Did anyone else think of Portlandia??

Put a bird on it!

[SoapBox]

10. I did not know about this...

Until the birdie came along to check out Bernie.

Little birdie is now an official Berner!

[hopemountain]

20. ha! put a bern on it!

fred arison & carrie brownstein - brilliant comics.

[Ilsa]

6. That was sweet.

I would have enjoyed seeing it happen for either D candidate.

[appalachiablue]

7. Mother Nature Feels the Bern, beautiful.

[ChiciB1]

11. It HAS To Mean Something?? Has Anyone Ever Seen Anything Like This

before?? A little reminder of WHY Climate Change is EXTREMELY important! The little birdy sending him their message. EVERYTHING about Bernie is simply AMAZING!

Wish I had been there.

[Doitnow]

26. Many are trying to figure out what kind of bird it is. I have an idea

that it may be a very common type, not special, perhaps a sparrow, a member of the 99% in its world. Symbolism appropriate to the occasion.

[Autumn Colors]

70. The Audubon Society says it's a female House Finch

https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/713726927350140930

[L. Coyote]

75. It means birds fly into buildings. Plus magical thinking means it can mean anything you want.

[center]

[Loudestlib]

12. I've compiled some of the internet jokes for you guys.

BirdySanders

Bernie's a Disney Princess?

SANDERELLA

FeelTheBird

Birds for Bernie

Breaking News: Bernie Sanders Receives Endorsement From Mother Nature

Ironically, the symbolism of a sparrow is one about fastidiousness and strength in numbers.

Clinton camp is currently contacting bird handlers to arrange a larger bird to land on her podium.

I feel like Trump woulda told the security to get that bird outta here.

[L. Coyote]

76. It is easy to image what Drumpf would have done.

[billhicks76]

13. Only Rats From Wall St Visit Hillary

How sad is that. At this rally it was literally tears of JOY everywhere. And on Easter Weekend. Never seen anything like it. Seriously reminds me of the energy around MLK. People better wake up quick. This is not going away no matter how much whining occurs. There hasn't been something this real and palpable in decades. Obama came close but it wasn't the same. Have to be there to feel it and know.

[basselope]

15. HEY!

Rats are sweet cuddly loyal little pets.. how DARE u compare them to the likes of Clinton.

[wendylaroux]

29. meanwhile...

[billhicks76]

30. Lol

[ChiciB1]

36. I Don't Know Why, Or Maybe I Do... I Just Hadf

a laughing fit. Somehow this is just too funny, but the movie was so scary way back then. I'm talking about the movie The Birds with Joey Heatherton I think. I was young, don't think this is that movie.

Thanks for the laugh, I know I shouldn't be.

Still laughing though...

[ChiciB1]

37. AND, I Hit The Wrong Key Too! n/t

[wendylaroux]

38. I laughed like a nut when I saw this too

and the movie "The Birds" also terrified me as a child.

When I showed my kids this movie,they busted out laughing,cause it is

lame by todays scary movies.

[ChiciB1]

40. Yes It Was! Today's Horror Movies Are Really Scary, But

weird too! My grand daughter loves them!

[Ferretherder]

47. I may be wrong, but I think the star of 'The Birds' was...

...Tippy Hedren.

[ChiciB1]

48. Yep, That's The One... Joey Heatherton, Tippy Hedren, A Lot Alike...

Thanks, but I remember now.

[Ferretherder]

51. Joey Heatherton..........

...Hubba Hubba!

[ChiciB1]

54. I'm A Female... But She Was Really A Bombshell! Agreed! n/t

[Ferretherder]

61. Sorry,...

...couldn't help myself (what little testosterone remains in my body was momentarily stirred...definitely showing my age!......and don'the even get me started about Barbara Eden!)

...and you're right, she was a bombshell, in the heyday of Hollywood's age of curvy, tempestuous and sultry vixens and chiseled-jawed leading men. Don't get me wrong...not waxing nostalgic about the days of the 'atomic family' and all of the psychological baggage and terrible sexism and crap.....just......

....just remembered childhood crushes.....

... (sigh).

[7962]

65. Well then this should brighten your day a bit:

[Ferretherder]

69. Alright Joey, yer pushin' it a bit!

...still,...........

...I don't know.......jus sayin'.

[LiberalArkie]

72. Just saying, do you have any more?

[7962]

81. Why yes. Yes I do.

I dont think any are too risque'



And more recent at 67:

[ChiciB1]

87. Oh, I Completely Understand... Been Married For Many, Many Years AND

NEWS FLASH, I do have my fantasies too! Maybe not that far back, but I DO remember these woman and they certainly had sex appeal that was so coyly ATTRACTIVE. In many ways.

We may not be too far apart in age, but a tad. I don't need an apology, as I said I have a husband and we've been together since I was 18! Not a common story today, but that we are still married given I "sort of" married him to BEAT THE DRAFT, I've NEVER been the jealous type.

Carry on, some memories really DO feel good!

[Carolina]

86. I had a laughing fit as well

but the actress was Tippi Hedren (mother of Melanie Griffith). She and Grace Kelly had those classically beautiful and blonde looks that Hitchcock liked for his movies.

[DrBulldog]

16. Nature always decides who are its enemies and who are its friends.

[billhicks76]

17. Can't Fool Mother Nature

Just hit me what that phrase really means.

[jpb33]

18. Surprised

the bird did not land on Bernie's shoulder and turn into some sort of Disney scenario. Because Bernie is such an honest politician is my meaning (not being sarcastic either).

[NorthCarolina]

19. Not to throw water on things because I actually think it's pretty cool.

However, my 96 yo mother immediately said "Oh, oh...that's not a good sign". I won't go into the details, but this particular "superstition" is a new one to me.

[hopemountain]

23. it depends on the bird

a small yellow bird that appears to be a type of finch does not portend harm.

[demwing]

21. I know what this means!!!!

[bbgrunt]

24. perfect song!

[ChiciB1]

39. OOOHHH, Bob Marley... Thanks, This Is So Good! n/t

[hopemountain]

22. it appears to be type of goldfinch ~

definitely a joyous wonder that makes the heart smile.

" gratitude is the sign of noble souls." aesop

[Fast Walker 52]

27. they are calling Birdie Sanders!

I saw it on twitter!

Love his line how it was really a dove of peace!

[SammyWinstonJack]

28. Such a wonderful person. So genuine.

[ChiciB1]

41. Well, That's An Oldie, But I Know I Heard It Many Times...

Was it Buddy Holley? A long time ago I think.

[ChiciB1]

80. Sorry, Didn't See Your Reply Until Now...

Yea, a very long time ago, and I know my older sister's must have played it. The name of the band doesn't even ring a bell! LOL!

[libdem4life]

45. I had one of those vans...white and turquoise. Definitely a generation marker. n/t

[silverweb]

34. Symbolic, indeed.

The small but proud sparrow is one of the most common birds. However, it is often overlooked, its power taken for granted. Although it is small, the sparrow animal totem is both powerful and productive. It’s persistence and integrity shows us that we do not have to be big to make a difference. We also do not need to have the biggest and best things in order for our voices to be heard.

http://www.sunsigns.org/sparrow-animal-totem-symbolism-meanings/

Call me silly, but I'm taking this as a highly symbolic omen and reminder of the power of "ordinary" people.

[Lodestar]

84. Love that!

[SunSeeker]

35. I can't believe how some people are delighted over that poor trapped, thirsty bird.

There's multiple posts on DU about that bird being a "sign from God" that Bernie will win (never mind that Bernie appears to be agnostic, LOL).

Whenever I see birds flying around in big arenas, Costco, the airport, I feel really bad for them. They obviously do NOT want to be there, can't find any food or water and are desperate to get out.

When you look at the bird in the video, you see it has landed right next to the clear water bottle on Bernie's podium and appears to peck at the bottle to attempt to get at the water. When it can't get to the water it flies away -- probably terrified by the sudden roar of the crowd. Who knows how long the poor thing has been trapped in that arena--it must be thirsty/dehydrated. There is nothing cute or touching about this scene. To me, it is sad for the bird--but then I have empathy for animals...and I'm not superstitious enough to think everything is a "sign."

[ChiciB1]

42. They Make Their Nests There So Maybe NOT So Horrible...

I'm an animal lover and when I hear about snow storms or horrible weather I always think about the poor animals who get hurt and are left to die. Better that they got killed outright I think. I live in Florida and every time I go to the grocery store there are birds in the parking lots. Always makes me feel about our CONCRETE WORLD.

I DON'T think it's a sign from God in any way myself. I am at the very least an agnostic who was brought up in a very Catholic family. We said the rosary every night! I know people believe deeply in God, but I've come to believe that if there is one we wouldn't see so much suffering in the world.

Thinking about the starving people all over the world who struggle every day and many really do need water desperately! I just question why one country has so much and another will never see anything but struggle.

But what happened today does seem symbolic in some way though. I've been in Costco and in malls and have NEVER seen any bird actually land on anyone. Have you?

[SunSeeker]

43. The bird didn't land on anyone. It landed on the podium next to the water bottle.

Birds will get very close to humans if they want to get at food or water that happens to be near that human. Birds, particularly pigeons, will land directly on your arm if you stand still and hold out your hand full of birdseed. There's a little old lady that does that down at the beach where I live. And speaking of the beach, seagulls are really brave and will swoop right onto your beach blanket to grab food. I once lost a whole burrito that way, LOL.

[ChiciB1]

44. I Know About The Beach & Pigeons Too...

I can ride my bike to one here on the west coast of FL, but they don't "sit" by you or look at you. They DO steal your food and most of us here tell people "don't feed the birds" for a really good reason.
LOL!

[libdem4life]

46. There are always those with handy cold water to throw on special moments.

Sorry you didn't get it. I guarantee you there is plenty of food and water at venues such as that all over the place. Trapped. Right.

[SunSeeker]

50. Oh I get it. I just have empathy for the poor bird.

It IS trapped. No wild bird voluntarily stays in an enclosed space. I imagine what attracted the bird was the trash on the floor from the people. Then the door closed behind it and suddenly it was trapped.

[libdem4life]

52. Cool Story. Need another bucket of water? n/t

[ChiciB1]

56. OKAY... We Get It... A Poor Trapped Bird! n/t

[slipslidingaway]

49. 'Peace' bird sends Sanders crowd a-flutter

http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-dem-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/03/bernie-sanders-bird-portland-221251


Not sure that I have seen your expression of empathy for children that have suffered because someone made a Yuge mistake to invade other countries and the consequences we are now living. If I have missed those posts then please provide a link.

Some people just lack judgement.




“Now this little bird doesn’t know it,” the Vermont senator began as the bird hopped around him before alighting on a sign in front of the him that read “A future to believe in.”

Sanders laughed as the crowd jumped to its feet and cheered.

“I think that maybe there may be some symbolism here. I know it doesn’t look like it but that bird is really a dove asking us for world peace,” the Democratic candidate said. "No more wars."

[cantbeserious]

55. Yes - No More Wars

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[slipslidingaway]

58. We cannot continue to antagonize other nations and their people and not expect a backlash ...

in some form, especially when we wage for profit wars on other countries as we did in Iran in 1953.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Iranian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat

Surely there are some instances when we need to fight aggression, but there are far too many instances when we are the aggressors.

I welcome a candidate that has the judgement to see the difference

[cantbeserious]

59. All To True - Sadly Some Refuse To Listen

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[SunSeeker]

57. I have a lot of empathy for the children bombed to bits in the war Sanders voted for in the Balkans.

Last edited Sat Mar 26, 2016, 01:42 AM - Edit history (1)

Oh I know he did it with the best of intentions, to stop ethnic cleansing, but all the Allied bombing of Serbia and Kosovo did was hasten ethnic cleansing and kill a lot of civilians. The fighting stopped because just about all the Serbs, and Jews and anyone else not an ethnic Abanian Muslim, was driven out of Kosovo, and vice versa in Serbia. Meanwhile everything from schools to hospitals and tv stations were blown to bits. By us.

Bernie is not against all wars. He certainly supports continued fighting in Afghanistan, where a lot of children have been blown to bits as well, and has voted for every defense budget to come before him in Congress.

Bernie is just another politician; his judgment is far from perfect. He defends the F-35, for one thing. http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/24583-bernie-sanders-doubles-down-on-f-35-support-days-after-runway-explosion

I see me pointing out the fact that this bird is actually trapped and thirsty upset you, but you shouldn't expect everyone in the Video forum to gush unquestioningly over everything Bernie. This is not the Bernie Group. If that bird is a "symbol" of anything, it is how civilization traps wildlife...and how humans are oblivious to it.

Reminds me of that rare baby dolphin those Argentinean beachgoers passed around for selfies...until it died.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/02/18/endangered-baby-dolphin-dies-after-swimmers-pass-it-around-for-selfies/ I bet those people thought that poor thing was a good luck "symbol" too.

[brett_jv]

85. It shouldn't 'remind you of that', because it's really entirely different ...

The 'people' in this particular circumstance were not basically torturing an animal for amusement.

I understand your dismay about the poor trapped bird, I really do. It saddens me as well ... but there's probably nothing anyone can do about it ... and certainly nothing 'in that moment' anyone can.

... but OTOH it's not like I cannot enjoy this moment for what it is ... pretty powerful ... and that's true re: what you feel it's symbolic of, as well.

Honest question ... they say it's a female ... what if she has a nest with eggs and/or live young in the building?

Would you want her removed, then?

[SunSeeker]

88. No. If she has a nest there that means she knows how to get out.

But it is pretty obvious the bird was trapped. No bird - or any wild animal- would stay in a raucous arena filled with people if it knew how to get out of there, "God" wanting to send a "sign" notwithstanding.

[libdem4life]

77. Yep, I'll go with Peace Bird. The crowd surely loved it.

[DJ13]

60. I heard that Bernie plans on giving Hillary the bird

[yuiyoshida]

62. oh my!

[7962]

64. I got banned from a group I still dont know the name of,

simply for mentioning that HRC has the highest negative opinions of all the candidates except Trump.
And I still dont know what the group was; just responded to a post saying only Bernie supporters & the GOP didnt like Hillary

[MasonDreams]

83. I feel your pain, l accidently got banned, form

the Hill group by trying to help tear down the ridiculous bengahzi thing by pointing out GWB Jr got a dozen attacks of consulates and embassies that killed a lot more people. But I said I was a Bernie guy. They said you're banned. Ok I'll go quietly now, but it's my party too. And if Bernie does something nice for his family like quit and move to Hawaii, I'd like to see Hill strong enough to win.

[napkinz]

66. posted by Enrique

(They Long to Be) Close to You
Carpenters

Why do birds, suddenly appear?
Every time you are near
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

[alterfurz]

67. It's a sign!

[tomm2thumbs]

82. that is F*CKING hilarious

it's only a sign if THEY see it bwahahahahahah

[highoverheadspace]

68. Awesome!

Things like this speak louder than any of us can.

[Laughing Mirror]

71. World Peace

No more war.

I've heard this, said this, my entire life, but I cannot remember a leading presidential candidate actually coming out and saying this. Has anyone else?

[NCjack]

73. Get that bird in a Bernie2016 -- quick! /nt

[MasonDreams]

74. I have heard tell, of another peace advocate,

Who was also not a fan of moneychangers, also gave away free health care, yea, and kind of a socialist; born of Jewish decent and very unpopular w/the establishment. To whom the animals flocked. A long forgotten advocate for the plight of the poor. What was His name?
Clint Eastwood? no ...Ted Cruz? no...
Pope Francis? Ok we're getting closer Francis of Assisi? Closer still, but not quite, I know, it is a name so very popular with our brother's of Hispanic decent JESUS!!!

Please, people of great faith, forgive me for my lgnorance. I smoked pot in the 70's. I really really try to be good. But most consider me mentally ill.
Please don't judge me yourself, let Him.

[Gmak]

78. As an agnostic who doesn't believe in 'signs' not backed up by science, I choose to think this is

Mother Nature giving Bernie her endorsement.

[yuiyoshida]

79. love it Hashtag #BIRDIESANDERS!