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Jim Lane

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128. This thread is hilarious. Bernie-bashing has graduated to self-parody.

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 10:44 PM

Dec 2018

Bernie Sanders uses his credibility with progressives to raise money. He then uses that money and puts in his own time to go all around the country supporting Democratic candidates.

For this he gets criticized on DU.

I wonder if, on any of these campaign trips, he was wearing that infamous jacket that some people were so up in arms about.

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Sanders campaign drops $300k on private jet travel [View all] TexasTowelie Dec 2018 OP

WOW Gothmog Dec 2018 #1

Hey man . . . Maru Kitteh Dec 2018 #2

He has PAC's now... Tavarious Jackson Dec 2018 #3

But I thought PAC's were bad! betsuni Dec 2018 #20

But PACs were so evil in 2016 Gothmog Dec 2018 #54

Not HIS PACs! NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #100

Like some other things that are evil incarnate!!! Until.... they become useful to ehrnst Dec 2018 #278

Right around 11,000 $27 donations DFW Dec 2018 #10

I wonder when he will release his taxes. nt jrthin Dec 2018 #58

To get onto the ballot for 2020 in a couple of states, sanders will have to release tax returns Gothmog Dec 2018 #72

Not if large numbers of his supporters get their way ehrnst Dec 2018 #279

If sanders is not on the ballot in key blue states, sanders will not be the nominee Gothmog Dec 2018 #290

I'm glad u haven't been holding your breath. Nt BootinUp Dec 2018 #73

Seriously? (eom) Control-Z Dec 2018 #4

... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #5

Thanks, TexasT... Cha Dec 2018 #6

is this why there are those attacks on Beto ? JI7 Dec 2018 #7

I think "The Gathering" attacked Beto Cha Dec 2018 #9

It's just more of the same ol same ol guruoo Dec 2018 #14

BS brings it Cha Dec 2018 #17

Would saying I disagree also be considered "too divisive"? guruoo Dec 2018 #26

BS just held a conference featuring non stop attacks on Democrats with people who refused to Cha Dec 2018 #27

Wtf?!?! Damn, more Cornel West?!?!??! uponit7771 Dec 2018 #38

Yeah, cornel west.. the advocate for the LIES Cha Dec 2018 #41

Hey Cha, can you send email ... I need your opinion on something but don't know how to send DU uponit7771 Dec 2018 #42

Translation: How dare Beto even contemplate running NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #102

They KNOW Beto will strip away a lot of Bernie's young voters. Adrahil Dec 2018 #112

They're scared shitless of Beto. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #206

I wholeheartedly agree! Run Beto Run! Cha Dec 2018 #249

Beto may be working with Obama Gothmog Dec 2018 #101

Obama aides say Beto O'Rourke reminds them of the ex-president. Obama agrees. Gothmog Dec 2018 #138

That is so awesome! He has such a breadth of knowledge, way R B Garr Dec 2018 #307

And a breath of fresh air. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #309

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Dec 2018 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Dec 2018 #116

Thanks for Hoarse Whisperer exposing Cha Dec 2018 #228

More attacks on Beto by sanders supporters Gothmog Dec 2018 #230

This message was self-deleted by its author Hill2020Yeah Dec 2018 #8

So what? mahina Dec 2018 #11

"Bernie flies coach" used to be one of his selling points. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #59

I remember that! And the lavish praise treestar Dec 2018 #148

So he spent his own campaign money to help other candidates. garybeck Dec 2018 #12

THIS!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #65

Bastard!! klook Dec 2018 #134

Good point. nt PufPuf23 Dec 2018 #141

Bingo.. disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #156

I believe "his own campaign money" was contributed by people for "his own campaign", which was.... George II Dec 2018 #182

They should thank him for showing up uninvited, against their wishes Ninsianna Dec 2018 #296

So I'm supposed to drop my support for him? Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #13

Exactly, it's the typical right wing attack RandiFan1290 Dec 2018 #30

"corporatist Democrat" betsuni Dec 2018 #32

Corporatist Democrat? mcar Dec 2018 #46

I was going to get REALLY fucking pissed, but it is a waste of time and energy Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #94

Some things will never change mcar Dec 2018 #97

And the open, rightwing talking point attack of Democratic party still there for Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #98

It's not rightwing; it's far leftwing purity-speak /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #110

Yeah, me too NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #103

We are getting an early prelude to early 2020 if Bernie runs. Blue_true Dec 2018 #121

I see only one pol who demands absolute fealty, and gets it. (tn) ehrnst Dec 2018 #277

whomever gets the nomination treestar Dec 2018 #149

Look up their donors, and then you will know. roody Dec 2018 #159

He could have given a speech to wall street, would have only took 50 minutes bahrbearian Dec 2018 #64

Actually, that would be illegal, as a sitting Senator. ehrnst Dec 2018 #74

Big bucks in hating Wall Street, apparently. R B Garr Dec 2018 #93

"Corporatist Democrat" "Bernie or Bust, Vol. 2" LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #79

I am afraid. I can see it starting. nt Blue_true Dec 2018 #122

What "corporatist Democrat" are you being asked to support here? NT WeekiWater Dec 2018 #92

None in this post, but the intent is to sour my support for a progressive Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #95

You're a victim of binary oppositional thinking. Adrahil Dec 2018 #111

This . . . peggysue2 Dec 2018 #115

California is the most progressive state and Bernie didn't R B Garr Dec 2018 #119

The bullshit about corporatist democrats always pops up just in time to help elect a republican. Blue_true Dec 2018 #124

Exactly, it is absurdly lame. The attacks on Beto are nauseatingly R B Garr Dec 2018 #204

I am worried about 2020 if we don't throw some people overboard NOW. Blue_true Dec 2018 #288

I agree. Anyone still using the phony populist wedge against Democrats R B Garr Dec 2018 #294

I am glad to hear people are going after them. Blue_true Dec 2018 #295

Who is the corporatist? Blue_true Dec 2018 #123

Oh Jesus. "Corporatist Democrat"? That's all I need to know about you. Squinch Dec 2018 #130

Don't have the nerve to name who you're referring to, do you? ehrnst Dec 2018 #274

Same old story, same old song and dance, my friend. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #276

Nope. It's a general note on hypocrisy of people who attack progressives Ninsianna Dec 2018 #300

The article flat out states they didn't get the info on where he flew to Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #302

Reality shows us where he appeared. It's called critical thought. Ninsianna Dec 2018 #304

Big carbon footprint Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #15

What happened to their "Green" initiative? George II Dec 2018 #85

Obviously, this means private jet travel isn't elitist anymore. betsuni Dec 2018 #16

YAY We won't be called "elitist" by BS when we Cha Dec 2018 #18

It's not like only the 1% can usually afford private jets! betsuni Dec 2018 #19

LOL! BlueMTexpat Dec 2018 #21

Aloha, BlueMT! Cha Dec 2018 #25

Neither are millionaires. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #76

Errr... Fuzzpope Dec 2018 #22

He came to Wisconsin a couple times. He didn't walk dembotoz Dec 2018 #23

Good point Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #80

That is a whole lot of cash. whow. riversedge Dec 2018 #24

big deal dsc Dec 2018 #28

Do you have a link? sheshe2 Dec 2018 #129

BS was largely missing in action in his home state Vermont during the general election. lapucelle Dec 2018 #29

Excellent Question, lapucelle. Cha Dec 2018 #31

maybe the people in vermont don't want those things JI7 Dec 2018 #33

Wha? George II Dec 2018 #55

Our face couldn't have ended up flatter than mine from your fall. Blue_true Dec 2018 #127

I am thinking they left off... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #131

That's what I think. betsuni Dec 2018 #135

Well, that's at least an original idea NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #107

If that were the case, why did they elect a Senator that wants those things? George II Dec 2018 #108

Well, you just described opportunism. Blue_true Dec 2018 #126

+1 betsuni Dec 2018 #34

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2018 #43

Wow. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #60

He was a no show when Vermont became the first state in the country to try to inact Single Payer. Blue_true Dec 2018 #125

Perhaps not a priority for him at that time. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #133

But he claims, along with his supporters, to be the tireless advocate for the dispossessed. Blue_true Dec 2018 #191

I know, right? nt sheshe2 Dec 2018 #196

After rigging his own primary, BS assumed that his work in VT was done. nt Maven Dec 2018 #301

Nine different states? Bravo, Bernie, for babylonsister Dec 2018 #35

Lost in the story about luxury private jet travel is this little tidbit. lapucelle Dec 2018 #36

Interesting information, lapucelle! Why wouldn't his own R B Garr Dec 2018 #40

Not a penny. George II Dec 2018 #82

How many of the candidates he "campaigned for" actually won last month? George II Dec 2018 #56

I can name some Eric J in MN Dec 2018 #87

However... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #137

When did he back Gretchen Whitmer? After he campaigned hard Ninsianna Dec 2018 #297

Nobody brings it like Bernie... the guy is ageless. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #69

That's all? Considering how many stops he made for candidates, thanks Bernie for Nanjeanne Dec 2018 #37

I LOVE how much he bothers the right wingers. RandiFan1290 Dec 2018 #44

Yeah, the RWers are still going after Hillary full steam. R B Garr Dec 2018 #48

Yep. Right wingers hate Bernie. You even hear the same clownish arguments used against Al Gore. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2018 #96

Right wingers in both parties. n/t QC Dec 2018 #192

They seem to live the guy. Ninsianna Dec 2018 #305

Sanders still hangs with West who called Obama ***Niggerized*** I don't give him the benefit uponit7771 Dec 2018 #39

Bernie will always struggle with attracting minority voters BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #212

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #236

Will it go on my permanent record?!?1 BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #237

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2018 #238

Oh I'll be "mowed down"!1! BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #240

If you were wearing leftynyc Dec 2018 #244

"Hilbots" ?!?! Corporate Dems ?;?!? You guys are back and force aren't you uponit7771 Dec 2018 #239

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2018 #242

Not for long DesertRat Dec 2018 #247

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2018 #254

Bazinga! George II Dec 2018 #264

Boom! NurseJackie Dec 2018 #287

Sounds 1%ish mcar Dec 2018 #45

Not To Me It Doesn't ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #47

It's also a safe bet the entire capacity was used Major Nikon Dec 2018 #117

We don't know that it isn't the case, either. And if they're remote destinations, why... George II Dec 2018 #178

Neither Supporting Nor Disavowing Those Organizations ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #186

Sanders post?!?!? progressoid Dec 2018 #49

lmao... disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #157

LoL G_j Dec 2018 #211

I remember when people were raving about how great it was that he traveled coach. George II Dec 2018 #50

Yep. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #61

Yet at the same time we had this: George II Dec 2018 #63

I looked to see if I had a fuck to give that he's using a private jet to help elect Democrats Autumn Dec 2018 #51

He could have saved $300k and helped elect a Dem Governor in Vermont. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #62

I doubt he would have made a difference. Scott is popular among Vermont Democrats. Autumn Dec 2018 #81

Christine gained 11 points in just 2 weeks before the election, to 39% (Scott, 49%). SunSeeker Dec 2018 #84

I don't think the DNC was using this private jet provider ehrnst Dec 2018 #66

I think that you are correct on this Gothmog Dec 2018 #78

Got crickets from Autumn.... ehrnst Dec 2018 #275

I noticed this Gothmog Dec 2018 #291

Hypocrite BeyondGeography Dec 2018 #52

Yes... wearing his elitist line of All-Star Chucks... InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #68

i bet bidens gonna get the nom...... samnsara Dec 2018 #53

Bernie calls Trump a 'pathological liar' Eric J in MN Dec 2018 #88

For this thread Gothmog Dec 2018 #57

Living Large Me. Dec 2018 #71

Bernie, thanks for all your hard work helping to elect Democrats! jalan48 Dec 2018 #67

And the equal amount of work you did to make the sun rise each and every day. Ninsianna Dec 2018 #298

He's the best. Glad he's in the Senate. jalan48 Dec 2018 #299

I have no problem with his using whatever transportation is practical... brooklynite Dec 2018 #70

..... ehrnst Dec 2018 #77

That's an interesting list. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #83

If you pointed out to me something I did or said that was inconsistent or wrong Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #105

Your yesterday posts in that thread are hilarious!... SidDithers Dec 2018 #202

Ouch! OnDoutside Dec 2018 #86

agreed, consistency is paramount. nt JCanete Dec 2018 #104

Oh yeah! mcar Dec 2018 #106

My how times have Cha Dec 2018 #109

It looks like an ordinary commuter air service... lapucelle Dec 2018 #118

thanks for the reminder treestar Dec 2018 #152

Wow! Disgusting things said about our 2016 Democratic nominee in that thread. yardwork Dec 2018 #187

He is a savvy career politician looking to expand his reach at the end of his career. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #89

How magnanimous of Sanders to spend so much time and money to help elect Democrats! borgesian Dec 2018 #90

I recall Bernie supporters proudly posting pictures of Bernie sitting in coach as proof EffieBlack Dec 2018 #91

If BS declares as a Dem pecosbob Dec 2018 #99

Bernie will NEVER announce as a Democrat. Adrahil Dec 2018 #113

I was just pulling a few people's chains is all pecosbob Dec 2018 #114

I'm going to file this under IDGAF Devil Child Dec 2018 #120

This thread is hilarious. Bernie-bashing has graduated to self-parody. Jim Lane Dec 2018 #128

This is why I don't watch professional sports. Who needs it when you can watch... Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2018 #139

I also heard he engages in the crime of selling his own book Devil Child Dec 2018 #140

Well come one, Hillary got none treestar Dec 2018 #153

No one is concerned about him selling his books. What people are concerned about.... George II Dec 2018 #177

He does seem to get a lot of DUers undies in a bunch. progressoid Dec 2018 #142

If you think their undies are in a bunch NOW.... Jim Lane Dec 2018 #145

What's funny is you think the Bernie love hasn't reached self parody. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #203

I say TheFarseer Dec 2018 #132

LOL! klook Dec 2018 #136

Did you see that coat he's got? Autumn Dec 2018 #151

You do realize all the abuse and harassment a certain other candidate got... George II Dec 2018 #163

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Dec 2018 #166

He is now, and he's not even a candidate. George II Dec 2018 #175

Sure he's not a candidate. He's flying around the country campaigning for Democrats. nt Autumn Dec 2018 #180

How about the people of Vermont? ehrnst Dec 2018 #268

What about the people of Vermont? They elected him again. Autumn Dec 2018 #270

Did you read the date on the link? This is him after the election. ehrnst Dec 2018 #271

The Vermont NAACP and other progressive activist groups are pretty upset with him though: George II Dec 2018 #273

Not a group that can deliver many votes for him in Vermont ehrnst Dec 2018 #283

You are. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #215

. George II Dec 2018 #216

Nervous laughter is an understandable if predictable response. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #220

Oh, that's FAR from "nervous" laughter. George II Dec 2018 #263

You literally did within this subthread. progressoid Dec 2018 #223

What makes you say that? George II Dec 2018 #229

I saw... that was great! NurseJackie Dec 2018 #267

I can't agree with your hard line. Jim Lane Dec 2018 #146

as long as you weren't going on about how he flew coach treestar Dec 2018 #154

To tell the truth TheFarseer Dec 2018 #158

Well, it was a BIG topic of discussion, and derision, a while back for many. George II Dec 2018 #164

So fu*king what... EarthFirst Dec 2018 #143

It's "Democratic" enough, not "'Democrat' enough." betsuni Dec 2018 #144

I guess I don't see how using a private jet to make many campaign stops is the Nanjeanne Dec 2018 #147

I have no idea what you're talking about. betsuni Dec 2018 #162

Doesn't surprise me. As soon as you mention Nanjeanne Dec 2018 #185

Bernie is "Democratic". He's just not a "Democrat". Autumn Dec 2018 #161

Correction: Bernie is a democratic socialist. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #167

No shit. That's what I said, he's not a Democrat. Autumn Dec 2018 #168

Yet, you did not use the word socialist to describe him TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #171

Let me help you out again. Here's the post I responded to. Note the emphasis on the words Autumn Dec 2018 #173

Let me help you out. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Dec 2018 #179

I wish BS had spent some time in VT with Democratic candidate Chistine Hallquist. lapucelle Dec 2018 #306

Ok... disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #150

Good God. Give it up. mac56 Dec 2018 #155

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #160

I saw Bernie speak to the UVM kids (in Burlington VT) karynnj Dec 2018 #165

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #169

You want to see something really embarrassing? Look at this link posted upthread Autumn Dec 2018 #170

Yes, we learrned that many of the people that supported Bernie in 2016 TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #174

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #184

Why would you want progressives not on DU? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #189

I don't have any issues with progressives. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #194

Many of us WOULD like progressives on DU, and liberals, and the dreaded centrists, as long.... George II Dec 2018 #266

You may want to look at the name of this board, and its guidelines. ehrnst Dec 2018 #272

Wow melman Dec 2018 #195

It IS pretty embarrassing for that group! betsuni Dec 2018 #282

Nice try. That article you link to is from 2016. What is he paying per hour now? SunSeeker Dec 2018 #181

That's why I said "during the 2016 campaign" in that post. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #188

Apparently some of the commenters at Vermont Digger do. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #198

"commenters at Vermont Digger" melman Dec 2018 #199

"Who fucking cares"? You. You just posted about it, comparing what 2016 candidates paid. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #207

I'm saying that if people care about what Sanders pays Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #227

Guess he's no longer "Bernie always fly coach." SunSeeker Dec 2018 #259

Why bring up 2016? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #260

This OP is about what Bernie is doing now. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #261

Trash and move on. Ace Rothstein Dec 2018 #172

2016 Presidential Primaries ended in 2016 Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #183

So a current article about Bernie spending nearly $300K on private jet travel TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #190

Interesting. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #193

No, but you are implying that the OP is about 2016 TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #197

Nope. Not quite. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #200

What else can one think when a person posts an OP, then goes back to find an old OP Autumn Dec 2018 #201

Wow. I hadn't even seen that. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #209

Sour grapes? ehrnst Dec 2018 #285

I'm not sure how to respond to that. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #292

I saw post #70 and went to the link--I didn't search for it earlier. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #222

Who is no longer around DU has nothing to do with anything and absolutely nothing, zero, ziltch Autumn Dec 2018 #226

Thanks for kicking my thread again. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #231

Your welcome. I kept seeing replies and figure out I had not done it. Autumn Dec 2018 #233

MIRT looks to ensure that nobody who is flagged for review TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #248

Really? You don't say. Autumn Dec 2018 #251

Yes it is. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #255

Excellent summary and analysis. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. NurseJackie Dec 2018 #286

Wrong. There was a link in post #70. I saw it before TexasT posted in that thread. betsuni Dec 2018 #281

Geez, another snide remark and personal attack. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #213

Another fascinating reply. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #214

No, I don't keep files of who supported what candidates in the 2015-2016 primaries. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #234

"Logical assumption" Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #235

Thanks for making the snide remark inferring that someone is an ass. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #252

The only inference made is that you clearly made an assumption. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #256

So it is fair to criticize other Democratic candidates, TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #258

Thanks for posting this current article, TT. It shows what R B Garr Dec 2018 #221

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #280

It certainly has revealed a lot. R B Garr Dec 2018 #308

Looks like the "Bernie OR ELSE!" crowd has geared up for 2020 BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #205

Likes like the "Anyone but Bernie or ELSE!" crowd has geared up for 2020 Devil Child Dec 2018 #208

Damn right BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #210

I appreciate your honesty in expressing your hatred for progressive allies Devil Child Dec 2018 #218

Nah, it's really just Bernie. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #219

Yeah I got a hide for bashing Bernie Bros, I'm appealing it now uponit7771 Dec 2018 #241

Is JPR down? BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #243

I think so I just reply to a poster who said Bernie... is ...the movement uponit7771 Dec 2018 #245

Ah yes the same one who told me BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #246

Yep they're back (poltergeist girl voice) uponit7771 Dec 2018 #253

Why don't you focus on the republicans Marrah_Goodman Dec 2018 #217

Why doesn't Bernie focus on the Republicans? TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #224

BS LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #284

I'm not going to take the time to respond to your belief that Bernie isn't criticizing the TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #289

I never said Bernie never criticized the Democratic party LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #293

Tell that to BS when he insults my Cha Dec 2018 #225

From the Hoarse Whisperere Gothmog Dec 2018 #232

I love me some Hoarse Whisperer tweets - very talented and very poignant. George II Dec 2018 #262

I wondered... Mike Nelson Dec 2018 #250

Yes some of the candidates did win, TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #257

So what? pwb Dec 2018 #265

He purchased carbon offsets and went to 25 events so IDGAF TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #269

So he spent. Snackshack Dec 2018 #303