Bernie Sanders 'put a bird on it' at Portland rally

[Bubzer]

[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Bubzer.

[classof56]

2. Priceless!

Puts new meaning to our state motto: She Flies With Her Own Wings.

Proud Oregonian.

[me b zola]

3. K&R

[gsb54]

4. So AMAZING!

Thanks for the post. I have seen this, yet watched it again twice just now.
It is so amazing!!!

[Faux pas]

5. That was great!

[valerief]

6. Birdie Sanders for President!

[sarge43]

7. Birds for Bernie.

Bernie. That's Who!

[appalachiablue]

20. +1. Mother Nature Endorses Sanders!

[sarge43]

23. She is a wise old bird 8) n/t

[Hortensis]

8. That's charming.

I'd like it better if the cheerleaders in the background weren't pumping their fists at the cameras and were just enjoying what was happening, but hey, Bernie was nice. Even laughed.

[LongTomH]

9. The sparrow has many meanings, in many cultures

Some people have pointed out that the sparrow was the symbol of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals, and that Pope Francis, who shares many of Bernie's ideals was named for him.

The sparrow was also a totem animal in Native American cultures:

It is said that the sparrow was the only bird around during the Crucifixion of Jesus and became symbolic of the triumph after a time of long suffering. This tiny little bird who seems so insignificant today was once a symbol of household divinities in Britain and in the Middle Ages was a symbol of the peasants of the lower classes in all of Europe who were in a state of helplessness under the power of the Lords over them. These peasants loved to tell and hear stories of how a small little bird like the sparrow would triumph over enemies like a wolf, bear or eagle that symbolized the different houses of the nobility.

Because the sparrow has been able to survive and thrive in spite of its many natural predators, it has become a symbol of the idea that the nobility of the common person is inherently strong within all of us. If you believe that this little bird is one of your totems, take a minute to look around you. Have you been allowing others to take away your dignity? Is your own self-worth something that you dismiss or have forgotten about? Have you taken on the frame of mind that tells you that you will always be under the crushing step of a tyrant? If so, the sparrow will show you how to survive all of this. No matter what the circumstances around you are or seem to be, sparrow will awaken a new sense of dignity and self-worth in you.

[99th_Monkey]

15. That is so very cool, so amazingly accurate in reflecting exactly what's going on in this election

[bhikkhu]

24. Audubon Society says it was a House Finch

female. But, not to rain on the parade, you might enjoy this: http://www.sunsigns.org/finch-bird-totem-symbolism-meanings/

[Helen Borg]

10. That seemed totally staged!

[Playinghardball]

11. Love it...

[avaistheone1]

12. Great photo of Bernie and the crowd.

[Duval]

13. I had to send this to my grandkids!

Bernie is sooo real.

[L. Coyote]

14. Never before has one bird gotten so many tweets. #BerdieSanders 268K trending #1

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https://twitter.com/hashtag/BirdieSanders

The campaign is on it!

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Jim Roberts Verified account @nycjim
#BirdieSanders might be the best political development of the year.
http://mashable.com/2016/03/25/bernie-sanders-bird/


Shab Asgharnia ?@shabdamn 2 hours ago
#BirdieSanders makes my heart flutter.


People For Bernie ?@People4Bernie 1 hour ago
This #BirdieSanders post didn't get enough tumblr love. if you're over there give a reblog
http://artofalivee.tumblr.com/post/141700519792/i-love-birde-and-i-love-bernie …


GrrlScientist ?@GrrlScientist 1 hour ago
The birds have spoken: Birdies For Bernie!
http://blogs.forbes.com/grrlscientist/?p=1332 … #birds #BirdieSanders #FeelTheBern #FeelTheBird


The Progressive Mind ?@Libertea2012
RT: #BirdieSanders is cute but how does the media miss a major American…
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/25/politics/bernie-sanders-bird-portland-oregon-symbolism/index.html … #BernieStrong


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[blaze]

16. These are great L. Coyote!!

Thanks for posting them!

I want a t-shirt with either the first or second graphic.

What fun!

[L. Coyote]

17. Twitter is a great place for happening moments.

[appalachiablue]

21. Wonderful, thank you! Feel the Berd!

[napkinz]

18. 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

[scottie10]

19. This made my day.

You made my day with this one. For my money, it's the best video of the campaign. I've seen it several times and shared it with family. I thought it was beyond wonder that the bird just sat there while the crowd went wild. Fantastic!

[highoverheadspace]

22. That is truly amazing

and the most refreshing thing seen this election. Go Bernie!