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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders needs to sail off into the sunset [View all]Cha
(305,641 posts)252. Just No.. All BS has had are insults to
my Democratic Party. He's a divider.
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Bernie, like other progressives, is fallible but searching for solutions.
DemocracyMouse
Nov 2018
#140
I'm tired of Sanders butting in .... he is not even a Democrat. Butt out Bernie.
trueblue2007
Nov 2018
#181
a CLUB ????????? what in the world are you talking about? I didn't say anything about a club.
trueblue2007
Nov 2018
#219
We have a party not a club and Sen. Sanders could join...but chooses not to.
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#316
"Those who define their righteous superiority by their dissension from the mainstream..." YES! WOW!
NurseJackie
Nov 2018
#374
People are upset. When posts are emotionally influenced they tend to land hard.
Caliman73
Nov 2018
#142
"but I think that Sanders spends too much time focusing on those critiques."
LiberalLovinLug
Nov 2018
#205
Most of what Bernie Sanders raised during his 2016 primary is now the dem agenda
onit2day
Nov 2018
#201
Those are all losers in a general election. The Pres candidates never run on the party platforms. nt
mr_liberal
Nov 2018
#234
Because in the tos there is a special cant bash bernie rule even though he's not a dem
Fullduplexxx
Nov 2018
#9
Do you think that changes if Dems don't let Sanders run Dem, or he just chooses a 3rd party run?
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#321
she is black also. if she was to run for public office it would be clear she is black
JI7
Nov 2018
#336
I agree that his comment about some whites being uncomfortable voting for a black person...
brush
Nov 2018
#10
I've pointed out a number of times that of 100% of Americans, maybe 15-20% are far right....
George II
Nov 2018
#124
I realize you're being sarcastic, but it not unreasonable to think in terms of degrees of racism.
aikoaiko
Nov 2018
#178
WTF? Without "investigations" or "subpoenas" there is NO oversight, and without oversight....
George II
Nov 2018
#128
You think saying that being uncomfortable voting for a black person isn't racism is "truth"?
EffieBlack
Nov 2018
#33
Joe Biden, by credible polls unlike the one that you reference which had serious errors,
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#62
And I see reflexive, irrational defense of everything he says is still in vogue among his followers.
BannonsLiver
Nov 2018
#170
I think this may be my second "Bernie" post, as I generally stay out of them.
dameatball
Nov 2018
#41
I like Bernie, but he needs to be a Democrat all the time, not just election time.
louis c
Nov 2018
#53
Bernie May Mean Well, or Not, However, His Constant Critiques of Democrats Help No One
dlk
Nov 2018
#58
All that aside I generally do like his stances on most issues and had he actually joined the party
cstanleytech
Nov 2018
#65
This site is DU - Democratic Underground... not PU - Progressive Underground
scheming daemons
Nov 2018
#103
Some progressives are Democrats..... but some "progressives" are disrupters.
scheming daemons
Nov 2018
#168
Extremely astute; your clarity is a bit nebulous, but your empirical pronouncements cover that up.
Magoo48
Nov 2018
#191
Show me where Manchin said something like Bernie did about voting and racism?
BannonsLiver
Nov 2018
#169
Manchin doesn't call the Democratic Party a failure consisting of establishment elites
betsuni
Nov 2018
#250
Manchin doesn't say much to piss off NRA, anti-choice, or insurance corporations.
hell674
Nov 2018
#254
BS was missing in action in his home state Vermont during the general election.
lapucelle
Nov 2018
#356
Governor Scott recently contracted to send VT's incaracerated to a for-profit prison in Mississippi.
lapucelle
Nov 2018
#368
Most developed nations achieve universal health coverage with hybrid/multi-payer systems
ehrnst
Nov 2018
#376
So no examples where he said something as goofy about race like Bernie did?
BannonsLiver
Nov 2018
#279
It's not only not flattering to those who agree with him, but it's on the edge of being insulting...
George II
Nov 2018
#98
He makes excuses for racists..... and he attacks Democrats...and he is NOT a Democrat
scheming daemons
Nov 2018
#106
I found another source for the graphic that had an image extension on the end (.jpg or .gif or .png)
BumRushDaShow
Nov 2018
#153
He is a sitting senator who got nearly 70% of the vote in his state on Tuesday - so VT did not ask
karynnj
Nov 2018
#104
Oh shit...be careful there...That 'segment" here will run you a rash of shit for that that simple
Crutchez_CuiBono
Nov 2018
#119
Let's start with the entire Democratic Party, from the top (Tom Perez) to local members...
George II
Nov 2018
#312
When people criticize Nancy Pelosi and say she should resign from leadership, do you also say
pnwmom
Nov 2018
#182
You haven't though. And you are clearly one of the people who think she should step down.
pnwmom
Nov 2018
#194
I doubt that sanders will either release his tax returns or agree to be a member of the party
Gothmog
Nov 2018
#174
To comply with ballot access laws sanders will need five or ten years complete returns
Gothmog
Nov 2018
#246
there are real questions about commissions paid for tv ads used in the California primary
Gothmog
Nov 2018
#272
No, I think The Russians were pushing the false narrative that the Democratic primary results...
Small-Axe
Nov 2018
#339
Seems like we have bigger fish to fry than criticizing Bernie and Michael Moore.
PatrickforO
Nov 2018
#193
Yeah, he's free to say whatever he wants, even if it sounds like he's excusing racists.
pnwmom
Nov 2018
#196
They may have been following the unofficial rule about not talking about investigations 60 days....
George II
Nov 2018
#225
sorry to disappoint but I've been BEGGING Hillary & Bernie to both run again as Ds.
Sunlei
Nov 2018
#222
"If he isn't going to join us" - He's a member of the Democratic Senate caucus...
PoliticAverse
Nov 2018
#226
Maybe it's time for him to hand off the torch but the entire Democratic Party is now a lot closer to
Quixote1818
Nov 2018
#243
I saw "The Way We Were" the other day, and Streisand's character didn't like FDR
betsuni
Nov 2018
#344
Correct. The far-left attacked FDR as a warmonger, and a corporatist plutocrat...
Small-Axe
Nov 2018
#361
If you're fine with corporate control of healthcare, and if you think college should be bankrupting
Marty Marzipan
Nov 2018
#277
or one who wishes for "corporate control of healthcare", just more bullshit boilerplate memes.
JHan
Nov 2018
#282
Democrats have been on it and made progress on both those issues well before and without, Sanders.
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#322
The GOP uses him less than it uses Clinton and Pelosi. That's a pretty bad reason to suggest
JCanete
Nov 2018
#293
Canvassed for him, should not run again, horrified by racist comment but get it
lostnfound
Nov 2018
#305
Bernie threads are like buses. If you miss one another will be along in ten minutes.
dameatball
Nov 2018
#326
It seems that some of sanders progressives were the margin of victory for DeSantis
Gothmog
Nov 2018
#334