I don't like being lectured by Bernie Sanders.

[OAITW r.2.0]

He irritates me. Persuade me, don't lecture me.

[RandySF]

1. Sanders campaign has clearly concluded that the heat he's taking for hiding his medical records

is not as bad as what's in them.

[redstateblues]

2. Kinda like you know who's tax returns

[Cha]

4. Otherwise it would be so simple to release them like

he said he was going to.

Link to tweet

[renate]

13. This has even bothered my 26-year-old daughter who till this was 1000% for Bernie

She’s probably the exception, but before this she was firmly, and I mean FIRMLY, in the “Bernie can literally do no wrong” camp. But Bernie’s agenda is #2 to her; #1 is getting rid of Trump. Some of Bernie’s supporters might have that the other way around.

[Perseus]

3. Listen to his message and not the tone

He is very clear of what he wants to do, I don’t find him lecturing, but that is me.

[tulipsandroses]

5. I don't either, but people make similar remarks about

Sen Warren - she comes off as a professor to some people - I like that quality in Sen Warren, more of a teacher not someone lecturing me is what I find in Sen Warren. I love the fighting spirit in Sen Sanders.

[OAITW r.2.0]

7. I had Professors - in many disciplines - that sounded like Bernie.

It was all rhetorical, nothing actionable.....for me. He irritates me.

[Paka]

20. Then don't vote for him!

He doesn't irritate me. I've waited 60 years to vote for him and feel privileged for this opportunity.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

38. 100%!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[MANative]

24. And the finger waving. Ugh. Nt

[samnsara]

41. omg thats the worse....his campaign manager and his wife also give me the willies...

..as a Counselor I used to work with kids about good choices.. and to trust that 'uh oh feeling in your stomach'..i get that feeling with some of those folks..

[calimary]

8. I do find him lecturing. And scolding.

And I was sick of it four years ago.

[cwydro]

22. This.

Me too.

[sheshe2]

11. I have listened to his message.

He said he will release his medical history after his heart attack in an interview with Gupta. Then announced he would not in a town hall.

Promises broken.

[Squinch]

31. Yes. He's very clear on what he wants to do. Not so much on how to do it.

And the hectoring tone is purposely used to try to hide that.

[katmondoo]

34. Where was he while being in congress for 30 years. Never heard of him.

Now he is the Savior

[lapucelle]

37. Did BS say that a regressive payroll tax will partially pay for his healthcare plan,

or did people mishear him?

[berni_mccoy]

6. Ok. You're entitled to feel that way.

[OAITW r.2.0]

9. That's what makes DU so muchly goddam interesting!

A collection of real people voicing their opinions.

[msongs]

10. but he's so cute when he turns purple nt

[NanceGreggs]

12. The "lecturing" ...

... was the first thing that put me off Bernie.

Sadly, it wasn't the last.

[emmaverybo]

14. He was ranting.

[NanceGreggs]

15. But ...

... when is he not?

[emmaverybo]

16. Ranting lectures. Harangues. Always, but hey, online news sources calling his performance a win.

[uponit7771]

29. +1, the ranting is filibustering so he doesn't answer straight questions

[SleeplessinSoCal]

17. Why don't the others on stage point out this fact...

Countries like Canada have private insurance too. Makes me nuts.

https://thinkprogress.org/can-canadians-purchase-private-health-insurance-coverage-ed7a25f9c602/


"Just like Medicare beneficiaries who protest against “government health care,” protesters who use Canadian care as an example of “government interference” or rationing, will be surprised to learn that the Canadian health care system relies on both government and private insurers to provide Canadians with comprehensive coverage."

[KT2000]

18. If he gets the nomination

I would vote for him but I would have to turn the station whenever he was on TV as president. The pointing finger and delivery is indeed irritating. His demeanor is that he know more than everyone else.

[samnsara]

42. me three

[betsuni]

19. Me too.

[MFM008]

21. Sanders has a strange aura

of get offa my lawn about him.
plus some of his followers are loopy.
Some guy told me on Facebook to F- off when I said
I had no money/ time to give, but I would vote for him if he was the nominee.
Not good enough I guess.
to bad.

[NurseJackie]

26. Yes, I've seen that type of behavior on FB as well. Very cult-like...

Yes, I've seen that type of behavior on FB as well. Very cult-like in their "no-dissent" and "no-criticism" beliefs and loyalty. It seems familiar in a disturbing way, but I can't put my finger on it.

[uponit7771]

28. +1, Pete had a point when he said its a pattern with Sanders supporters. They fight at Sanders

... rallies

[samnsara]

44. some of the followers are not who they pretend to be..sadly i imagine lot of the males..

..have MAGA hats and switch roles to suit them.

[honest.abe]

23. Why??

[NurseJackie]

25. Finger wagging and scolding and lecturing is a big turn-off for many people.

It's demeaning. It's lording. It's insulting. It's irritating. I don't blame you for feeling that way. Nobody likes that type of sour and bossy behavior. My entire family feels the same way, and that's just one of the many reasons they give for refusing to support him.

All I'm saying is, it's definitely a weakness and it's not a personality trait that people want in a POTUS. That type of bossiness and aggressiveness does not indicate that dignity and respect will be brought back to the White House. He lacks the temperament and demeanor that people long for.

[betsuni]

30. Condescending bossiness is not a good thing.

I like intellectuals and experts and people who know what the hell they're talking about.

[NurseJackie]

33. It's something that people do to compensate for other areas in which they may feel...

It's something that people do to compensate for other areas in which they may feel inadequate. By being bossy and aggressive (for instance) or by being rude and interrupting (for instance) a person may be able to "take control" of a discussion in such a way that they never have to reveal their lack of knowledge on a particular subject matter. Rather than having a rational discussion, that type of person prefers to bully people into submission.

Haven't we had enough of that already?

[uponit7771]

27. His convictions are ... NOT ... backed up by facts that people want

[Gothmog]

32. I also find sanders to be nonpersuasive

There is a reason why sanders has zero significant legislative accomplishments in the real world

[DinahMoeHum]

36. No wonder he can't get shit done in the Senate all these years. . .

. . .he can't build consensus. . .unlike a certain other candidate who is a real Democrat.

[oasis]

39. Bernie's not going to be an easy sell to American voters. nt

[samnsara]

40. he lectures to me too. another old white guy pointing his finger at me and judging me..

..isnt someone Im going to support. Buy if hes the Dem nom yep I'll hold my nose and vote for him...but no $ support and NO bumpersticker..

[R B Garr]

43. Yes, and he absolutely falls apart when questioned. It's amazing he hasn't

been challenged more like last night because he hides behind his superficial and repetitive talking points.

[Autumn]

45. Don't take it personally. I doubt he was talking to you. You like him or don't.

And it's fine either way.

[Cha]

46. Kick

[dalton99a]

47. If you clap harder, he won't yell at you anymore

[onetexan]

48. BS is hard of hearing, and people hard of hearing shout so they can hear themselves

this is why he comes across as an angry uncle all the time. Well for a man whose accomplished little in his political career,
you gotta hand it to him that he managed to sway mostly young people with empty promises.