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Armstead

(47,803 posts)
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 11:54 AM Jul 2016

Forgive me, but I gotta say it. Told ya so....Bernie's Got This

All the bashing, wailing and gnashing of teeth over Bernie's slow walk towards an endorsement. All of the insults and marginalizing of Bernie. His ego. He's become irrelevant. etc. etc. etc.

Well, Clinton could not have asked for a MORE PERFECT ENDORSEMENT SPEECH.

Bernie is throwing his support to her -- and doing it in a very Bernie way. Sticking to his message and issues, saying the Revolution Will Continue....Not giving in or giving up on the issues. Making it clear there will be debate and disagreement.

BUT also fusing it with support for Clinton in a positive way. An Honest endorsement, much more Powerful than if he had just given up earlier.

By holding out, he got some of what he -- and his supporters ---want.

Yeah, he is not going to win over those who are adamantly opposed to Clinton. But he will bring over a lot of his supporters AND help re-energize the Democratic Party in the long run.

What some of us have been saying all along has come true. "Chill Out. Bernie's Got This."



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Forgive me, but I gotta say it. Told ya so....Bernie's Got This (Original Post) Armstead Jul 2016 OP
a terrific endorsement MFM008 Jul 2016 #1
Agreed. I always said he would endorse. Skinner Jul 2016 #2
K & R. n/t FSogol Jul 2016 #3
Yep, always knew he'd give HRC a full-throated endorsement emulatorloo Jul 2016 #4
I expected nothing less. nt. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #5
Very happy for Bernie's enthusiastic support and endorsement. Fla Dem Jul 2016 #6
Me too!!! calimary Jul 2016 #33
No surprise here.Multimillionaires need grounding from time to time to know what people want bjobotts Jul 2016 #58
It was perfect!!! nt LostOne4Ever Jul 2016 #7
Me too, don't know how many time I wrote, "Watch Bernie and learn" L. Coyote Jul 2016 #8
Comments section yielded good links for donations. Thanks. George Eliot Jul 2016 #85
Yeah, Bernie! BainsBane Jul 2016 #9
I don't listen to many speeches, but I look forward to hearing both addresses. n/t Orsino Jul 2016 #10
Both were very good and well received. alfredo Jul 2016 #39
the Bernie MOMO train can help to galvanize the Democratic Party NoMoreRepugs Jul 2016 #11
Thank you Senator Bernie Sanders. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #12
I had my doubts he'd give an effective endorsement. Adrahil Jul 2016 #13
Don't doubt the Bern. He is true blue and he is still there for us. The Wielding Truth Jul 2016 #78
great speech G_j Jul 2016 #14
Amen. I cried listening to it, so proud of him for fighting for us adigal Jul 2016 #94
Please post the video BainsBane Jul 2016 #15
Was jst put on V&M JHB Jul 2016 #30
Thanks! nt BainsBane Jul 2016 #32
That was great. Thanks for posting. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #68
Well done, Sen. Sanders. Very welcome support. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #16
So let's all just head back over to the land of Orange and hold hands . . . TonyPDX Jul 2016 #17
Never doubted Bernie for a second flamingdem Jul 2016 #18
A mensch indeed. Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #38
Mazel Tov to you too!! flamingdem Jul 2016 #65
Oy Armstead Jul 2016 #91
Oy is a perfect response... Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #98
Same. joshcryer Jul 2016 #76
Thanks to you for the OP BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #19
Amazing speech by both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. It was electrifying! Thank you, Bernie! BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #20
Fantastic job, Bernie Haveadream Jul 2016 #21
K & R LiberalLovinLug Jul 2016 #22
Thom Hartman just gave you props on the air Lance Bass esquire Jul 2016 #23
Oh golly.... Armstead Jul 2016 #27
That is awesome!! AllyCat Jul 2016 #36
Bernie is smart and selfless. Refused to rush. George Eliot Jul 2016 #24
Yep...One reason I like Bernie. Armstead Jul 2016 #28
I so wish everyone could understand that quality. George Eliot Jul 2016 #83
Please, can someone post video? BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2016 #25
See #30 above JHB Jul 2016 #31
Tank youz! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2016 #93
I've never had a problem with how Bernie handled this... Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #26
I'm glad you were right, Armstead NastyRiffraff Jul 2016 #29
Proof is in the pudding Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #34
Sanders did a great job in this endorsement Gothmog Jul 2016 #35
This Bernie supporter is definitely PRO-Clinton now. Hulk Jul 2016 #37
Thank you Hulk! tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #42
I'm kind of agree... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #40
I'm having a hard time resisting the "Now Bernie is awesome" posts and not replying directly to them aikoaiko Jul 2016 #41
Worst thoughts, such as? nt fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #48
I don't think I'll be sharing those thoughts. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #79
Good. bettyellen Jul 2016 #86
Ya, it's not our first rodeo. eom fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #92
All I can give Trajan Jul 2016 #43
thank you wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #44
As I have been saying since day one when he announced his run for the office turbinetree Jul 2016 #45
Love wins and hope lives! Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #49
Yepper----------------- turbinetree Jul 2016 #97
It was a great endorsement. Now they've got it together. nolabear Jul 2016 #46
Many thanks for saying it so well! Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #47
Thanks Amsted for this wonderful OP at this pivotal point in our election. 99th_Monkey Jul 2016 #50
He changed the national dialog, which is exactly why I sent him money and voted for him. Auggie Jul 2016 #51
Exactly Armstead Jul 2016 #69
I'm adamantly opposed to Trump. retrowire Jul 2016 #52
She's been hard for me to like, too, but I'm warming to her as this goes on. randome Jul 2016 #53
same here... I think there are a huge number of us here too Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #55
I felt exactly the same in 2008 auntpurl Jul 2016 #67
Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #54
That's great! I'm looking forward to reading it! NurseJackie Jul 2016 #56
All Bernie needed to add was a mike-drop at the end of the speech! bullwinkle428 Jul 2016 #57
"Chill Out. Bernie's Got This" avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #59
Bernie has set an outstanding example for all political primary candidates.... afertal Jul 2016 #60
Today is a good day to be a Democrat! ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #61
Agreed Gothmog Jul 2016 #62
Enjoy your trip to the party! Take lots of pictures. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #64
K&R mountain grammy Jul 2016 #63
you were right and I was wrong about him, happy to see that is the case nt geek tragedy Jul 2016 #66
It takes a great individual to admit his mistakes. My hat off to you. Cal33 Jul 2016 #71
It was a great endorsement Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #70
My son the Bernie supporter bet me 20 bucks.... Joe Nation Jul 2016 #72
LOL! bettyellen Jul 2016 #87
You want to rub it in his face? aikoaiko Jul 2016 #90
He has my sense of humor Joe Nation Jul 2016 #96
Not surprisingly, Bernie gave a good endorsement. Vattel Jul 2016 #73
Bernie brings that to the table Armstead Jul 2016 #74
Wouldn't know rock Jul 2016 #75
That's your loss...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2016 #81
LOL.....Hillary has Red Mountain Jul 2016 #82
Irrelevant to you, perhaps. Miles Archer Jul 2016 #84
The both did great... Mike Nelson Jul 2016 #77
yep I agree Armstead Jul 2016 #80
I wish he would convey that to Nina Turner tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #88
Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #89
Clueless Machiavellian weathervanes on Morning Joe mocking it lostnfound Jul 2016 #95

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
8. Me too, don't know how many time I wrote, "Watch Bernie and learn"
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:05 PM
Jul 2016
because we are going to overthrow the Republican Congress.

And I've posted this over and over:

55 districts to flip in a Democratic wave election

George Eliot

(701 posts)
85. Comments section yielded good links for donations. Thanks.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 06:44 PM
Jul 2016

Now I know who to support in local races nationally.

 

Adrahil

(13,340 posts)
13. I had my doubts he'd give an effective endorsement.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:07 PM
Jul 2016

I was wrong. He stood proudly for his own campaign, but gave a great endorsement.

 

adigal

(7,581 posts)
94. Amen. I cried listening to it, so proud of him for fighting for us
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:51 AM
Jul 2016

And now being gracious in defeat. And Hillary was amazingly gracious in victory.

TonyPDX

(962 posts)
17. So let's all just head back over to the land of Orange and hold hands . . .
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:19 PM
Jul 2016

uh, on second thought, I think I'll remain here.

BlueMTexpat

(15,366 posts)
19. Thanks to you for the OP
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:25 PM
Jul 2016

and thanks to Senator Sanders for a good endorsement of HRC!

The battle is well and truly joined!

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
20. Amazing speech by both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. It was electrifying! Thank you, Bernie!
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:26 PM
Jul 2016

[center][font color="blue" size="14"]Stronger Together![/font][/center]

LiberalLovinLug

(14,173 posts)
22. K & R
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:27 PM
Jul 2016

I always fully expected this day. The whining and insults were for not.

Bernie played the long game and it paid off. Not for him, but for the 46% of Democrats that believed in his more progressive stances. Those of us that said we CAN push progressive positions and not be frightened and cowed by the rise of the fascist extremism on the other side into shrinking back into the wallpaper.

George Eliot

(701 posts)
24. Bernie is smart and selfless. Refused to rush.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:29 PM
Jul 2016

He refused to rush. He's not petty and he waited for email situation to resolve before endorsing. He did it all on a smart time table and it's impact, speech and timing couldn't be better. People simply do not understand how smart he is.

Clinton will benefit. She always seems preoccupied and anxious to me but today was genuinely happy. It was good to se.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
28. Yep...One reason I like Bernie.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:36 PM
Jul 2016

Although he sometimes gets criticized for being repetitious and simplistic, he really does think in 3D and knows how to work the system. He's often one step ahead....which is one reason they love him in Vermont.

George Eliot

(701 posts)
83. I so wish everyone could understand that quality.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 06:24 PM
Jul 2016

I was pleased with.the unity today. But I'm still grieving for what could have been.

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
25. Please, can someone post video?
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:34 PM
Jul 2016

I never watch speeches...only when people are saying it's really worth it.

He and his campaign strengthen real progressive causes that the puke machine works every second to drown out and beat down...this country neeeeeeds that.

Wounded Bear

(58,647 posts)
26. I've never had a problem with how Bernie handled this...
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:34 PM
Jul 2016

and I'm very glad that many of his key issues are addressed in the platform. I know that is often a symbolic document, but hey, at least it is written down somewhere for us to hold and say, "Hey! You promised this!"

Just by running an effective campaign and focusing on important issues, Bernie has registered a great win.

 

Hulk

(6,699 posts)
37. This Bernie supporter is definitely PRO-Clinton now.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:08 PM
Jul 2016

I could go on and on about all the things I don't like about HRC, but apathy and not supporting HRC in the general is a vote for the most ugly blemish on American politics and threat to our future in over 100 years or more.

No way will I be silent while that disgusting insult to humanity threatens our tomorrows.

tallahasseedem

(6,716 posts)
40. I'm kind of agree...
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:19 PM
Jul 2016

but man, it was getting frustrating. But now...I'm feeling the Bern and the Democratic White House and possibly more in November!

aikoaiko

(34,169 posts)
41. I'm having a hard time resisting the "Now Bernie is awesome" posts and not replying directly to them
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:19 PM
Jul 2016

They confirm some of my worst thoughts about the HRC supporters.

Still, I'm glad that the Bernie bashing will soon stop from some of the most despicable.


 

Trajan

(19,089 posts)
43. All I can give
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:23 PM
Jul 2016

Is one vote ... That's all they get outta me ... One Hillary vote ... One vote AGAINST the idiot known as Drumpf ....

Before and after that vote - the Democratic Party had much to answer for ... Their behavior has been disgusting and unworthy of the support of America's working families ...

She gets one vote, while the weight of a whole new generation of young voters, watching carefully, listening intently, and unwilling to allow their support to be used to cash billionaire bills .... That scrutiny will be constant, and, there will be hell to pay if we get screwed yet again from the very party we cleave to ...

One move to the right, and we will be right there in your face ...

Notice had been served ...

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
45. As I have been saying since day one when he announced his run for the office
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:31 PM
Jul 2016

and I got my Union made "Bumper Sticker" and Union Made T-Shirt" and made my comments and opinions in this forum.

Honk---------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016

And Feel the Bern

Democracy is not a spectator sport get involved -----------------TAG YOUR IT--------------Bernie Sanders on the Thom Hartmann radio and television show

 

Silver_Witch

(1,820 posts)
49. Love wins and hope lives!
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:43 PM
Jul 2016

I am hopeful for tomorrow. Bernie has shown me we can still change and grow the Democratic Party back to one that cares for its members again.

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
97. Yepper-----------------
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:19 PM
Jul 2016

for to long this party has gone off the beaten path to do what exactly----------------this is a different ball game now, and the roots of this party were for the working people and the poor.

A prime example of this is when the Federal Minimum wage was introduced in the FDR Administration.
Francis Perkins then Labor Secretary wanted 40 cents for the living wage, and FDR wanted 30 cents, the compromise was 25 cents.

It was still short of the goal, she knew and he knew that health care and other benefits costs were going up and when there was No minimum wage, it was a dog eat dog world out there, they said this country cannot go on living like this.

And now the republicans under Eddie Munster and McTurtle think that everyone except the rich and powerful need to be "means tested" to get anything


We are the one country that requires a "means test" on everything, health care, wages, you name it there is a "means test" and this is "means test" is driving this country further down the line when it comes to rankings, the only number one ranking this country has is a having the capability to wipe everyone out and other life forms on this planet , and there is a test for that.

The new American Prospect magazine relates the information I have said and it basically says what this party needs to do



http://prospect.org/magazine

http://www.progressive.org/

http://harpers.org/

Honk-----------------for a political revolution

 

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
50. Thanks Amsted for this wonderful OP at this pivotal point in our election.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:44 PM
Jul 2016

Happy too that Thom H. picked up on it to share with his audience.. kudos.

I'm so proud of how Bernie has conducted his campaign with utter integrity,
from top to bottom, holding true to his genuinely progressive positions. It has
dramatically moved our nation's and our Party's entire political conversation and
consciousness towards unapologetically reclaiming our Party's FDR/JFK roots.

No small feat. Congratulations Bernie on a job well done.

retrowire

(10,345 posts)
52. I'm adamantly opposed to Trump.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:45 PM
Jul 2016

Not Hillary.

Hillary is hard to like for me. And I do have trust issues. But I won't let that feeling get in the way of me taking Trump down.

I won't allow a nation of emboldened bigots to get their way because I'm upset with Hillary.

If Hillary has to win for us progressives to continue to have a voice then so be it. Trump would shut us down permanently and that's not progress.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
53. She's been hard for me to like, too, but I'm warming to her as this goes on.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 01:47 PM
Jul 2016

Part of it, I think, is just getting accustomed to her different speaking style, mannerisms, etc.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Precision and concision. That's the game.[/center][/font][hr]

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)
67. I felt exactly the same in 2008
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 02:50 PM
Jul 2016

I didn't trust Obama and I was heartbroken after the primary. I said I would vote for him all along, and I did, but I wasn't expecting much. Someone here on DU said, "Give him a chance, he might surprise you." and you know what? He did surprise me. I voted for him enthusiastically in 2012. I like him a lot now. I think he's been a great president and I'll miss him and his family.

At the time, I really wasn't in the mood to hear that person say that on DU, and I'm sure you're not either, but, you know, give her a chance, she might surprise you?

Thank you for thinking of the good of the country and especially POC and the disadvantaged who would be so terribly hurt by Trump.

Response to Armstead (Original post)

 

afertal

(148 posts)
60. Bernie has set an outstanding example for all political primary candidates....
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 02:28 PM
Jul 2016

...it's about making the process work for the people.

Gothmog

(145,130 posts)
62. Agreed
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 02:37 PM
Jul 2016

Philadelphia is going to be a great event where the party will come together.

I was fearful of floor fights and platform issues.

Joe Nation

(962 posts)
72. My son the Bernie supporter bet me 20 bucks....
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 03:25 PM
Jul 2016

that Bernie would never endorse Hillary. I laughed and told him that when Bernie does eventually endorse Hillary, he doesn't have to pay me the money but I get to rub it in his face just the same. I called him first thing today and he didn't answer. Not only do I not get my 20 bucks, but now I don't get to rub it in his face because he is screening my calls.

Bernie supporters! You just can't trust them. I am the king!

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
73. Not surprisingly, Bernie gave a good endorsement.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 03:31 PM
Jul 2016

I can see now why he waited longer than I expected.

That being said, the party needs a lot of work. The influence of money is huge. And there is a serious shortage of candidates with intelligence and vision and who are capable of serious ethical reasoning.

 

Armstead

(47,803 posts)
74. Bernie brings that to the table
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 04:01 PM
Jul 2016

"intelligence and vision and who are capable of serious ethical reasoning."

One of the reasons I've been a long time supporter of his (since the 90's) and will continue to be.

While he differs from Obama in certain ways, and doesn't agree with him on everything, Bernie is similar in that he thinks in terms of 3 D strategy.

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
84. Irrelevant to you, perhaps.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 06:33 PM
Jul 2016

Absolutely wonderful "unity" post in a "unity" thread. Thank you so much for sharing.

Mike Nelson

(9,953 posts)
77. The both did great...
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 04:18 PM
Jul 2016

...Bernie's endorsement was total, but you never got the feeling he had to change his principles or fake anything. The Republicans were awful - this is the way it's done!

Response to Armstead (Original post)

lostnfound

(16,173 posts)
95. Clueless Machiavellian weathervanes on Morning Joe mocking it
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 07:47 AM
Jul 2016

It's so hard for some to understand how standing on principle operates.

And while the changes in the party platform mean nothing in comparison to the presidency, I really appreciate that Bernie stuck to his principles on that, too, and that Hillary Clinton went along with it. It's a line drawn in the sand. It will be stepped over, muddied and crossed throughout her presidency, sometimes without a choice and sometimes by choice, but it's a line and it's been drawn and it at least sets (on paper) some goalposts where they belong. Defense of those goalposts depends on the Bernie/Warren grassroots keeping active and building a movement that pushes congress in that direction.

On edit: to be clear, by "weathervanes" I am talking about Nicole Wallace and Chuck Todd etc... People who pay more attention to the emotional flow or appearances of politics than to issues or real values.

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