NV Democrats file complaint against Sanders campaign to DNC

[madamesilverspurs]

by Jon Ralston

The state Democratic Party has filed a stinging complaint with national Democrats over the "explosive situation" and "paranoid fantasy of fraud and delegate theft" created by Bernie Sanders supporters at Saturday's state convention, warning it could be a harbinger of what's to come in Philadelphia in July.

The key section from party lawyer Bradley Schrager to the DNC's Rules Committee: "We believe, unfortunately, that the tactics and behavior on display here in Nevada are harbingers of things to come as Democrats gather in Philadelphia in July for our National Convention. We write to alert you to what we perceive as the Sander Campaign’s penchant for extra-parliamentary behavior—indeed, actual violence—in place of democratic conduct in a convention setting, and furthermore what we can only describe as their encouragement of, and complicity in, a very dangerous atmosphere that ended in chaos and physical threats to fellow Democrats."

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read the rest, including the full text of the NSDP letter with attachments

https://www.ralstonreports.com/blog/nv-democrats-file-complaint-against-sanders-campaign-dnc

[azurnoir]

1. the need for cover is great

[seabeyond]

2. Sanders has falsely accused time and again. With this? Silence. Why isnt he stepping in? He knows

Damn well his part and this is out of hand by his creation. I am glad to see Democrats address this.

[AgingAmerican]

106. It's all on video

[seabeyond]

112. Your post has nothing to do with what I said.

[AgingAmerican]

114. The cheating is on video. No video of the alleged 'violence' has emerged

Somehow magically that wasn't filmed, even though there were 50 cameras recording everything. The whole thing is an attempt by Hillary supporters to change the subject because they got caught cheating on video.

[seabeyond]

116. Your interpretation of the video is cheating. No more or less.

[AgingAmerican]

117. Cheating, yes

[msongs]

9. that's just her opinion. there are 7 billion people with opinions nt

[azurnoir]

17. This really doesn't read much like opinion

[AgingAmerican]

111. She is stating what happened

She was there

[winter is coming]

21. Oopsie. Narrative busted!

It will be interesting to see who persists in catapulting the propaganda in the face of this report.

[synergie]

48. Sadly, no amount of over will help the truth about what the Sanders mob has become

and how little they seem to know or understand about the basics of participating in democracy, like SHOWING UP when you're supposed to.

So the true nature of the Sanders mob is once again caught on video, on voicemail and we see the violence that substitutes for any understanding of reality at play here.

Deflect all you want to, but the fact are that people didn't show up, the math wasn't in Bernie's favor and the mob got violent, AGAIN. You can't cover up what they did, or why.

[still_one]

61. and what really happened is getting reported in the media, and it reflects very poorly on the

Sanders campaign

[synergie]

64. And the people the mob attacked are not staying quiet this time.

They're not shell shocked little kids and people walking out of rallies into a gauntlet of abuse, they're people who are making their voices heard, and the BSers are going out of their way to make the case that they're angry and violent and not very bright by making their death threats on traceable accounts.

[bkkyosemite]

104. Cheating reflects poorly on the DNC corrupt ways.

[kaleckim]

125. I'm not impressed

by this propaganda effort. What happened in Vegas looked horrible for the DNC, as well as Clinton, as it was undemocratic and authoritarian. Video emerged of how horrible this process was and what followed? The focus on chair throwing (which is an obvious lie, just as the "English only" was a lie, you people have no damn shame) and the death threats. Even those haven't been proven, although they are possible. This is all too obvious. If you didn't work hard to press this meme, you'd have to defend something you can't, the totally undemocratic nature of what actually happened in Vegas. I am done with this party and hope it implodes. I will enjoy watching it implode in the coming months, as you chose a horrible candidate that isn't liked or trusted and polls much worse than Sanders versus Trump. Keep this dying party, you deserve it.

[kaleckim]

128. Don't you hope

that this meme works and that is the end result. Otherwise, you'd have to defend the horrible, authoritarian and undemocratic things the DNC and Clinton's supporters did in Vegas. If you didn't push this meme, you'd have to defend what actually happened. I'm guessing that Brock is behind this meme, and that at least a few of the people in this thread have some connection to that rat (be honest, at least a few do).

Sorry to interrupt the clunky propaganda effort though, back to trying to change the perception of the implosion of the DNC that started in Vegas.

[Gavile]

118. But it's not on video

That's the point. A whole room full of cameras and somehow this mob violence managed to NOT be captured on camera.

[HooptieWagon]

3. Like Hitler claiming Poland attacked Germany.

Just more lies and propaganda from the corporatist wing of the party.

[seabeyond]

24. why are you all of a sudden equating to holocaust. another poster called us good Germans.

Are you seriously equating Sanders woes to holocaust and other victims of Hitler? Seriously?

[still_one]

62. That poster should either edit or self-delete for that comparison.

[JTFrog]

102. Not many with that kind of integrity left around here. n/t

[synergie]

49. So you admit that the Big Lie is being told by Bernie supporters (Bernie hasn't commented on

what his Bernieshirts have been up to yet) with regard to the aggressive mob that unveiled itself in NV?

Yes more lies and propaganda from the people who simply can't figure out that their actions are on record, and devolving to Godwin's Law wasn't necessary to lose the argument, since the violence, harassment and intimidation is on record, as well as the failure to understand or accept basic rules that apply to both camps.

[kaleckim]

130. "Aggressive mob"

otherwise known as people that are pissed at a blatantly undemocratic process and are voicing their displeasure.

How do you people not see that this is clunky propaganda to divert attention away from the horrible optics of what actually happened in Vegas, which caused people to be so angry in the first place? It's obvious. The DNC did something horrible, it was captured on video, and they responded by pushing this meme in the hope of diverting attention. Not only did they do something stupid to start this whole mess, they've utterly alienated tons of people that were probably on the fence as far as supporting her in the GE. Brilliant move when she is already not trusted, is the second most unliked major party candidate in polling history and is now tied nationally (and in some key states) with the most unpopular candidate in polling history. It isn't like you had support and votes to waste, and that's exactly what you've done.

Hope this cluster *uck and the small handful of delegates was worth it.

[LanternWaste]

143. It's only propaganda when it reflects poorly upon Sanders.

It's only propaganda when it reflects poorly upon Sanders. if it assist him or reflects poorly upon Clinton, it's righteous journalism full of integrity and other juicy bits.

Every. Damn. Time. You guys are being enabling by this little hobgoblin called 'Foolish Consistency'

[whatchamacallit]

4. So this is how they do it. The way to put the brakes on the Sanders campaign.

What utter bullshit.

[riversedge]

31. The harassment and rude bully behavior of some Sanders fans is putting the breaks on Sanders

campaign!--all by themselves. Blaming it on others is silly and shows your desperation.

[bkkyosemite]

105. Bull shit...you HRC's are biting at the bit on anything to get to Bernie

[synergie]

50. I agree, Sanders should figure out a less violent way to put the brakes on their own campaign

all this violence and repeated mob action really is utter bullshit.

[Gavile]

54. Violence? Mob action?

These are all the same dog whistle terms that were used to describe Civil Rights activists. One of the pretexts used to ban gathering of MLK supporters was that violence always broke out at his rallies.

[elleng]

6. Any FACTS available?

Interview with Nina Turner re: Nevada and more... [View all]

The Benjamin Dixon Show:

http://thebenjamindixonshow.com/live-broadcast-monday-thursday-9pm-est/

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1280&pid=196749

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280196805

[riversedge]

32. Did you read the text messages sent by Sanders fans? Attached to the letter in OP. Try

reading them for FACTS!

[elleng]

36. I'm not interested in fans' text messages,

more significant is action of officials in Democratic committee that precipitated the uproar; reactions are predictable and human.

[bigtree]

77. I'm not understanding the violence

...I don't believe it's predictable and human to threaten individuals in a convention setting, or most anywhere, for that matter.

If folks keep providing excuses for such behavior, they'll have only themselves to blame when something tragic happens. Problems with registration isn't justification for violence.

Violence is not progressive behavior, it's regressive and an anathema to the democratic process. If folks can't agree with that principle, maybe they don't belong at these political gatherings.

You should realize that there were very young children present at the convention. This isn't the Democratic party I know and respect. NOTHING that occurred with those folks' registrations justified violent behavior. NOTHING.

[seabeyond]

78. +1. This so does not look like how Democrats behave and to have so many dismiss or excuse is wrong.

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[Hortensis]

83. Elleng, you might want to consider the

extremely serious formal charges the Nevada State Democratic Party has made against Bernie's own campaign. Not a bunch of yahoo delegaes, but The Sanders Campaign.

https://www.scribd.com/doc/312844982/160516-Letter-DNC-RBC-NVDemsConvention

It was clear to the NSDP that part of the approach by the Sanders Campaign was to employ these easily-incensed delegates as shock troops to sway the convention proceedings. At the very least, these delegates became a way for the Sanders Campaign to seek the advantage of disruption at any particular moment while trying to disavow any responsibility for their actions even as it was ongoing. At no time did any Sanders representative make anything more than token gestures towards peace in the hall, and at the times of most intense crisis offered little more than shrugs and smirks.

I remember you as a huge and fellow supporter of Martin O'Malley. He urged his supporters to back Bernie Sanders before things started getting ugly, but what is he thinking now?

[AgingAmerican]

113. There were video cameras everywhere, along with cops

No video of the allegations. It's because the 'violence' didn't happen. It's Hillary supporters getting caught cheating and trying to change the subject.

[SFnomad]

7. BS cheerleaders ... shameless n/t

[JaneyVee]

8. "Paranoid fantasy". NAILED IT.

[Cha]

10. Mahalo, Madamsilverspurs~

[Maru Kitteh]

11. Glad to see Democrats finally standing up to the bullying of these unhinged whackos

MOST Sanders supporters IRL would never act this way but there is an element that's gone way off the rails, and I seriously doubt they were ever Democrats to begin with.

[auntpurl]

47. +1

[synergie]

51. That's kind of how they shot themselves in the foot.

Remember all those people who were proudly proclaiming how they'd vote for their candidate and them immediately change their registration? They did and forgot to read the rules, but that's not their fault of course, it's why they must harass and assault the women in the room, including Nina Turner.

[CobaltBlue]

68. Maru Kitteh—You’re welcome to your doubts. I believe Hillary and her campaign are right-wingers.

[Maru Kitteh]

140. A most masterful employment of the Narcissism of Small Differences has been

executed to near perfection by the wizards of BernieLand. The pre-disposed and weak fell early. Time + reinforcement and a natural human desire to adhere to group norms brought still more under the spell. The strong and the intellectually honest have not succumbed to the fantastical notion that two Democrats who share a 93% likeness in voting record could be anything other than political siblings. Indeed, SBS co-sponsored 19 pieces of legislation authored by HRC and she supported seven of his.

Intellectual honesty requires the recognition that a fine, outstanding liberal senator like Barbara Boxer does not endorse right-wing candidates, and she has not now, because the stubborn truth is that Sanders and Clinton are much more alike than they are different.

[CobaltBlue]

145. Maru Kitteh—There are plenty of differences. Here is something you may appreciate…

[riversedge]

33. Read the text messages sent by the Bernie fans-attached to the link in OP. This will NOT end

well for them.

[elleng]

38. You got it,

but some/many REALLY want to ignore the facts, encouraging continued similar actions, and many of those are here.

[LuvLoogie]

13. Good!

[onecaliberal]

14. What in the complete fucking hell.

[Agnosticsherbet]

15. Sanders needs apologize for the undemocratic, ugly behavior of his surrogates.

[MelungeonWoman]

22. Clinton needs to apologize for the child porn.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511977233

[Agnosticsherbet]

90. If it happened, the FBI should be contacted.

Blaming the Clinton is bullshit.

[kaleckim]

129. The Clinton

She's that powerful now? See how that works though. Some people do something against someone you don't like, Sanders much apologize and is responsible. Some supporters of the corrupt candidate you support do something much worse, you can't blame her.

[Agnosticsherbet]

131. At an official Democratic event, I hold Sanders responsible for how surrogates act in his behalf.

He is supposed to be a leader.
On Twitter, no one ever knows who is sending stuff from whom, so I hold the individual responsible.

Anyone who sent me such a thing on Twitter would be reported to the FBI and the local police. I want that person in jail where they can't hurt children.

[kaleckim]

134. The people at the event

didn't do anything but yell, because they were pissed. The chair throwing claim is a lie and you know it, just as the "English only" meme was a bold face (and immoral) lie too. The people at the event yelled, because they were pissed at how undemocratic the entire process was. How is he any more responsible for what happened thereafter than Clinton would be on what her followers say on Twitter?

[grossproffit]

25. His silence is deafening.

[Bobbie Jo]

133. Absolutely right.

THIS IS NO LEADER.

This shit is unconscionable.

[Gavile]

55. The only behavior Sanders needs to apologize for is his own

And so far he's done nothing wrong that would require an apology.

[Agnosticsherbet]

91. LOL

[dana_b]

123. bullshit!

He's done nothing wrong. And if that's the case then Hillary needs to apologize for her felons who go around beating Bernie supporers up

[rbrnmw]

16. The Letter and the attached texts and voicemails. Absolute sabotage

https://www.scribd.com/doc/312844982/160516-Letter-DNC-RBC-NVDemsConvention

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/plk8x3hugdasxl4/AABtyUqg1UXol-hVRRBVTwFFa?dl=0

[riversedge]

41. I stopped reading some of those vile Sanders fans texts. Horrible.

[Gavile]

56. How do you know they were sent by Sanders fans?

[rbrnmw]

87. they were his delegates at the State Convention

[riversedge]

45. I have to wonder if Sanders reads these texts??

[barrow-wight]

18. I am grateful this is being addressed.

It is saddening that this is what Sanders campaign is devolving into. I really thought he had great ideas when he first started but his behavior and the behavior of his surrogates is cause for grave concern.

[Tavarious Jackson]

19. Very good news.

It doesn't have to get so violent over a few delegates Clinton fairly won in Feb.

[seabeyond]

26. Amazing how you guys get away with this. oh ya, 85% of the board.

[ibegurpard]

27. I know right?

[riversedge]

30. LOL. Blame it onto Brock when it was the Sanders fans doing the intimidation and harrassment!!

[riversedge]

42. ha ha. You say there were no intimidations at the convention? What about the vile yelling and

calling Sen. Boxer a B**ch at the convention? Sanders fans trying to shout her speech down!

[Gavile]

58. If you're that easily "intimidated" by people raising their voices in disgust

You should probably get out of politics and stick to playing bridge instead.

[kaleckim]

132. They were pissed about

a horribly undemocratic process, the aftermath of which was caught on video and looked horrible for the DNC and Clinton supporters, hence this pathetic meme. If this meme wasn't pushed so hard, you'd have to defend what actually happened in Vegas and you know you can't.

It is hard to put into words how monumentally stupid what the DNC did in Vegas. I hope the handful of delegates (which she probably won't even fucking need) was worth it. If you all think there won't be major repercussions for Clinton, you're deluded. Sanders wasn't likely to win, she was, so horrible incidents like this are necessarily going to harm her more, and this was, again, a monumentally stupid decision that is massively backfiring on the DNC now. Implosion city.

[riversedge]

43. Sanders fans need to accept responsibility for their behavior instead of blaming Hillary. Grow up

[bjo59]

23. An obvious move. Entirely predictable. Entirely pathetic. What the leadership

did at that convention was recorded in its entirety and available for anyone who wants to find out what actually happened.

[riversedge]

29. Did you read the vile text messages sent by Sanders fans? Attched to letter. Ugly and beyond

the pale!--

[riversedge]

46. NYT: ‘Vicious’ Bernie Supporters Threaten Grandchild of Nevada Dem State Chair

I hope no harm comes to anyone. This will not end well for the Sanders camp and you constantly blaming Hillary for their behavior is beyond the pale.

NYT: ‘Vicious’ Bernie Supporters Threaten Grandchild of Nevada Dem State Chair

http://bluenationreview.com/nyt-vicious-bernie-supporters-threaten-grandchild-of-nv-dem-state-chair/


By Peter Daou
May 16, 2016

Threats to children for political purposes are unacceptable and Bernie Sanders should condemn these horrible actions immediately.

From the NY Times:

Thrown chairs. Leaked cellphone numbers. Death threats spewed across the Internet. No, this is not the work of Donald J. Trump supporters, some of whom have harassed critics of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. It was angry supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders who were directing their ire at the Nevada Democratic Party — and its chairwoman, Roberta Lange — over a state convention on Saturday that they think was emblematic of a rigged political system.

Here’s Jamil Smith, a respected commentator and senior correspondent at MTV News:.....

[Number23]

28. Good for them. That's excellent.

[ucrdem]

34. Yes.

It sounds like Team B got caught pulling yet another maneuver.



This time I hope they take it all the way.

[.99center]

40. "Indeed, actual violence"

Screw the establishment and its fake, right wing, dirty smear tactics about violence at the convention, you will not successfully label people who choose to peacefully protest as the enemy.

"What we can only describe as their encouragement of, and complicity in, a very dangerous atmosphere that ended in chaos and physical threats to fellow Democrats."

Was this statement written about Barbara Boxer, she's the only one on stage creating a dangerous environment. I expected this sort of attack on Bernie, it was clear within the first minute of watching Boxer trying to incite the crowd. They didn't get the violence they hoped to achieve but they're claiming otherwise.

[riversedge]

79. WTF!!! You say it was Boxer inciting the crowd!! What a STUPID thing to say. It was Sanders fans

Yelling at her as she tried to begin her talk!! It was beyond rude of Sanders fans and then for one man to yell B***ch!.

....Was this statement written about Barbara Boxer, she's the only one on stage creating a dangerous environment. I expected this sort of attack on Bernie, it was clear within the first minute of watching Boxer trying to incite the crowd. They didn't get the violence they hoped to achieve but they're claiming otherwise.
.....................

[.99center]

136. How many people in the room heard him yell Bitch?

The only reason we know someone yelled that is because there was a cellphone 2 feet away from the guy that yelled that stupid remark. Atleast half of the room had the perception of a stolen election perpetrated by Hillary, hence the booing. What type of idiot would start yelling Hillary! , and were winning! , at the crowd if the goal was civility. Barbara's not an idiot, she knew what she was doing.

[riversedge]

137. Silly post. The man yelled ***ch at Sen. Boxer. It matters and trying to excuse it is WRONG

[ucrdem]

44. It's really gotten out of hand.

The DNC breach was bad but the abusive behavior in L.A. was really shocking, and Sanders refused to condemn it. In fact he condoned it on national TV, calling it "exactly appropriate" in an interview with Rachel Maddow. And now booing Barbara Boxer and attempting to pack a state convention with ringers. And the vandalism. The end can't come soon enough.

[.99center]

52. Booing and chalk

Someone arrest this man!

[ucrdem]

53. Just a little prank, right? Wrong. It was far worse than we knew:

Scuffles, screams from bullhorns, and profane insults marked nearly the entirety of the event.

Numerous medical emergencies among delegates pressed up against the dais had to be attended to throughout the day.

To the great embarrassment and revulsion of the vast majority of attendees, Sanders delegates crowded the dais and shouted down universally-respected U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer of California, who had arrived as a guest of the party to deliver a keynote address in support of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

The Sanders Campaign spent its time either ignoring or profiting from the chaos it did much to create and nothing to diminish or mitigate.

https://www.scribd.com/doc/312844982/160516-Letter-DNC-RBC-NVDemsConvention#

What kind of messed-up thuggery is that?

[.99center]

60. Thuggery? Give me a break

"crowded the dais" Them thugs!
"Numerous medical emergencies among delegates pressed up against the dais had to be attended to throughout the day."
There's one report of someone having a seizure- Blame Bernie!

"The Sanders Campaign spent its time either ignoring or profiting from the chaos"
Ok, that it, this letter is complete garbage! If you have any proof of these claims then post it but quit using this letter as a source of what happen when we have plenty of video of what happen at the convention. I'm really looking forward to the proof of how he "profited off of chaos"

Why does Hillary refuse to condemn confirmed violence?
‘The Wire’ actor Wendell Pierce charged with battery, reportedly for attacking Sanders supporter
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2016/05/17/The-Wire-actor-Wendell-Pierce-charged-with-battery-reportedly-for-attacking-Sanders-supporter/stories/201605170112

[Lil Missy]

59. seems they want to change the rules to fit St Bernie, and ended up acting like a bunch of thugs

[still_one]

63. kick and rec!!!

[BlueLouisville]

66. The DNC actually changed their own rules...

They had an early vote for 'temporary rules' for the convention. This vote took place at 9:30 a.m. and voting wasn't suppose to begin until 10:00 a.m. Oddly all of Clinton's supporters were present for the early vote, while Sanders supporters were standing around outside because no votes were suppose to be taking place. There were multiple motions made objecting to the early 'temporary rules' vote, but they were completely ignored. The convention chair took voice votes which clearly weren't definitive, then seconded her own motion and adjourned the convention. This is isn't about Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, this is about democracy. Sanders fans response was clearly out of line but it doesn't excuse the DNC totally undemocratic actions.

[obamanut2012]

69. wrong

[BlueLouisville]

70. It's exactly what happened...

Thanks for such an informed response.

[DLCWIdem]

95. wrong. verified by a Sanders supporter on reddit

[BlueLouisville]

100. Do you people provide any real information

Or is it just snarky comments all the time?

[DLCWIdem]

108. couldn't find the thread again with the link. but it doesn't make any diff you just scream Brock

[Lil Missy]

98. And how about the Sanders supporters who were not even registered as Democrats?

That sounds like cheating to me.

[BlueLouisville]

99. All of delegates were democrats...

[Lil Missy]

135. It's not enough to just show up and say so. They had to REGISTER as Democrats.

Many were not REGISTERED.

[BlueLouisville]

146. They were all registered democrats.

[Starry Messenger]

65. Good.

[Gothmog]

67. Good. The actions of some Sanders supporters need to be adresses

[GreatGazoo]

71. More gaslighting.

According to the basic Wikipedia definition, gaslighting is a form of mental abuse wherein “information is twisted or spun, selectively omitted to favor the abuser, or false information is presented” by an abusive person in order to manipulate the accuser into questioning reality. Most commonly, the technique is used by abusers to outright deny any past wrongdoing when confronted for past behavior.

http://usuncut.com/politics/hillary-clinton-gaslighting-sanders/

[disillusioned73]

84. Perfect..

never heard of the term.. but it suits this situation perfectly, thanks.

[brooklynite]

72. Could someone publish the Sanders campaign's complaint, for comparative purposes?

They HAVE complained, haven't they?

[NCTraveler]

73. K&R Thanks for sharing. Nt

[bigtree]

74. big K&R!

...if you can't find Jon Ralston to be a credible source, you really don't have a clue about Nevada politics.

[blackspade]

75. And the latest meme is born.

And parroted across the M$M.

[bigtree]

80. funny how that works

...you're stuck with this image of Sanders supporters 'parroted across the M$M.'

If I were concerned about the Sanders brand, I'd take more steps to make certain behavior like what is being reported doesn't become a hallmark of the Sanders camp.

What I fully expect to happen - since most of the responses from Sanders' folks have ranged from justifying it, to denial - is a doubling down of the angry displays by some supporters, encouraged by those now justifying and excusing it.

[blackspade]

82. Not funny, tragic.

Tragic that otherwise reasoning people are blind to the fact that Clinton and her surrogates are the ones who are in positions of power and abuse that power.
Neither Sanders or his supporters created the 'chaos' at the NV convention. That was a deliberate creation of the state party and the DNC.
This is the very definition of political stove piping.

[bigtree]

85. Sanders is the longest serving legislator between them.

...no one is more responsible for the behavior of the Sanders fans than themselves.

Sanders fans at the NV convention:




Carissa WomanCard ?@bluelyon
On the left, patient @HillaryClinton supporters. On right disruptive Sanders supporters. #nvdemconvention

[blackspade]

96. "Squirrel!"

[bigtree]

109. "Blocked!"

[blackspade]

120. "Typical"

[cantbeserious]

76. Blaming The Victim - Instead Of Taking Responsibility - So Typical In Corrupt America Today

eom

[B Calm]

86. Bingo!

[R B Garr]

81. Just heard on KNX AM 1070 (greater Los Angeles area) that Bernie is "allowing

to exist" a notion that he has somehow been "snookered" out of a nomination. That comment was in reference to a brief report they aired about the violence at the Nevada convention.

So this increasing violence and Sanders' failure to address it means that he condones it in his name. The general public is now hearing reports like this, so it's not limited to the internet anymore.

I'm glad to see this report from Nevada to the DNC. It's obvious that Sanders is encouraging the victim roll-playing to gain some type of unearned leverage.

[riversedge]

88. That is very sad-and dangerous!! I do hope no one gets hurt. This will not end for Sanders if

he does not step up and condemn this behavior from his fans.

[Renew Deal]

92. That's a great point

[imagine2015]

89. This is called setting the stage for a police state crackdown at the Democratic convention.

[riversedge]

94. All started by the behavior of Sanders fans

[bkkyosemite]

107. Bernie's fault Bernie's fault Bernie's fault...such Bull shit.

[riversedge]

138. the behavior was from the fans. They are responsible for their own behavior but Sanders as

their political leader needs to speak up and condemn this vile behavior

[snort]

119. Exactly.

[shanine]

139. totally agree n/t

[NorthCarolina]

93. Oh, so it was the BERNIE team that lined up all the brown-shirts ahead of the theft...

err, I mean "process".

[MisterP]

97. who needs to tattle to the Internet Police when they use the real thing against democracy?

[Buddyblazon]

101. Who gives a fuck about the DNC?

After donating to them for two and a half decades...they've lost me for the rest of my life with this election. They will never ever get another cent from me...and they make me feel dumb about donating so much in the past.

Their opinion of people that won't just sit down and take it does not fucking matter. And neither does the opinion of their squad of AmeriCANTS.

[Jester Messiah]

103. Let's take it to court.

Discovery should be fun!

[bunchofpenguins]

110. "NV Democrats cover up election fraud by blaming somebody else."

How's that accountability and transparency working out for the DNC? Everybody already sees through their BS.

[snort]

115. I'm sure Roberta had nothing to do with this filing.

Move on, nothing to see here.

[snort]

121. The old term is 'Gaslighting'

I prefer 'Ratfuckery'

[mooseprime]

122. i wish people would get 1/10 as upset

about using cluster bombs in civilian areas, invasion and destruction of entire countries, and the many other atrocities that happen to be matters of public record as they do that someone interrupts the decorum of their fake democracy pageant with bad behavior.

clinton initiates and fosters death, savagery, and suffering, but bernie people used their outdoor voices and said bad words.

shame.

[stillwaiting]

126. Such important perspective. Great point.

Bernie people got angry!! Why ever for??!!

[dana_b]

124. omfg... those assholes

Shit like this guarantees a nasty convention. They are filing a complaint because the bernie supporters were treated with complete disdain and ignored all day?! They were acting out bcause they could not get any true democracy! What a bunch of fucking cowards and fascists!

[Bobbie Jo]

127. Good

[Cali_Democrat]

144. Excellent. nt