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Why Sanders' praise of Trump over TPP is so dangerous [View all] BainsBane Jan 2017 OP

Meh. KPN Jan 2017 #1

Ending the minimum wage BainsBane Jan 2017 #3

Saw a lotta Chuck Schumer "willing to cooperate with tRump" talk on PBS last night. Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #63

Are you comparing Bernie to Schumer? BainsBane Jan 2017 #84

Just noting the similar "concilliatory" approach. Guess you missed it. Oh, are primaries over? Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #86

Funny, WAPO article doesn't mention the primary emulatorloo Jan 2017 #88

Doesn't have to -- it never dies in DU! Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #89

I'm trying to figure out the standard BainsBane Jan 2017 #108

Actually, the corporate Party structure is clumsily playing catch up... Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #110

Let me understand BainsBane Jan 2017 #111

In order: No, No, a question to you, therefore all other questions invalid. Understand? Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #123

Why did you ask the question? BainsBane Jan 2017 #125

Sanders and Trump have very different reasons for opposing TPP. MineralMan Jan 2017 #2

Why would he care about workers Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #4

Exactly. BainsBane Jan 2017 #12

Thank You Furthermore, this ultimately strengthens China. To Putin's delight. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #34

So Trump and Sanders want to make China stronger Gothmog Jan 2017 #67

Nonsense. Bill Clinton strengthened China. appal_jack Jan 2017 #142

of course not bdamomma Jan 2017 #96

sigh. JHan Jan 2017 #5

Either way, we'll be sorry we reneged on the TPP. Hoyt Jan 2017 #6

Yes, we will. It was designed to rein in China, among other things. Obama will be proven right.... Hekate Jan 2017 #35

No, he won't zipplewrath Jan 2017 #41

Agreed :-( etherealtruth Jan 2017 #39

That's arguable. There were some legitimately bad things about TPP. DanTex Jan 2017 #47

well, those who voted for sniffles will be sorry elmac Jan 2017 #51

Yeah, like an economic collapse would get us healthcare, welfare, jobs, etc. I don't think we'd Hoyt Jan 2017 #52

No, it is not worth it BainsBane Jan 2017 #58

You would be ok so screw everyone else? brer cat Jan 2017 #65

That's abhorrent Hekate Jan 2017 #72

Absolutely. Look how much it helped us win in 2016 hollowdweller Jan 2017 #128

This message was self-deleted by its author Cary Jan 2017 #7

I think many have. George II Jan 2017 #8

That won't help the party's electoral prospects BainsBane Jan 2017 #9

I wonder if that's actually the objective. NurseJackie Jan 2017 #11

It is mine BainsBane Jan 2017 #15

We need to oppose Trump as much as possible Gothmog Jan 2017 #68

Nope hollowdweller Jan 2017 #129

I'd like to see some objective studies on that. Cary Jan 2017 #17

Sarandon's a lost cause BainsBane Jan 2017 #19

I think we're arguing semantics Cary Jan 2017 #21

The problem is BainsBane Jan 2017 #22

Clearly Sanders didn't help Cary Jan 2017 #27

I agree with that analysis Gothmog Jan 2017 #154

Sarandon also supported Nader who gave us Bush Gothmog Jan 2017 #73

I really don't think Sarandon has much influence TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #71

I think that's probably true BainsBane Jan 2017 #75

How did she ruin it? TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #76

Her comments BainsBane Jan 2017 #78

My bad. I thought she done something in the movie. N/t TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #130

She is treated like a goddess on JPR Gothmog Jan 2017 #155

Radical left? KPN Jan 2017 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Cary Jan 2017 #16

Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #18

For Beltway Dems, anyone to the left of DDE. Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #64

It was already dead.. there was no reason to "praise trump" and Cha Jan 2017 #10

Yes there was zipplewrath Jan 2017 #46

How does this constitute not conceding the issue to Trump? BainsBane Jan 2017 #60

No, it agrees with him zipplewrath Jan 2017 #146

No there wasn't. Cha Jan 2017 #143

Sanders thinks that he can get on trump's good side Gothmog Jan 2017 #156

So clueless.. Cha Jan 2017 #158

completely agree bigtree Jan 2017 #14

thanks for this... Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #20

I missed that BainsBane Jan 2017 #23

Sorry to say but,,, Cryptoad Jan 2017 #24

I can definitely feel that my brain operates less quickly BainsBane Jan 2017 #26

Im a 6 yrs younger than him,,,,, Cryptoad Jan 2017 #36

Resectfully disagree Mr. BainsBane . . FairWinds Jan 2017 #25

Please read my post BainsBane Jan 2017 #28

Of course Trump is not pro-worker . . FairWinds Jan 2017 #31

Bernie used the term "pro-worker," saying that he'd be pnwmom Jan 2017 #56

Exactly. BainsBane Jan 2017 #62

No. Just no. Your reading of Bernie's words is wrong. scipan Jan 2017 #133

No, it is the only correct one. This is what he said: pnwmom Jan 2017 #139

Sanders is helping to normalize and promote Trump Gothmog Jan 2017 #70

"...it was Dem Third Way globalism that cost them the election..." Cary Jan 2017 #32

Here is a very good discussion of why trade was . . FairWinds Jan 2017 #147

You didn't respond to my post. Cary Jan 2017 #148

Your post was a deflection from the topic . . FairWinds Jan 2017 #159

You admit that you didn't respond to my post Cary Jan 2017 #160

Because the headline is about Sanders BainsBane Jan 2017 #48

The WA Post had much of the best investigative reporting during the election. pnwmom Jan 2017 #59

I don't normally compliment posters instead of just their ideas Uponthegears Jan 2017 #79

Thank you, Uponthegears. pnwmom Jan 2017 #81

Bernie supporter here. retrowire Jan 2017 #29

Great! BainsBane Jan 2017 #30

KnR. I hope the majority of Dems can come together on the issue of understanding Trump Hekate Jan 2017 #33

One of those few times I've agreed with Charles Krauthammer NewJeffCT Jan 2017 #49

Krauthammer said it perfectly, didn't he? The Conservative intelligentsia jumped ship.... Hekate Jan 2017 #74

Get over Bernie Sanders... Raster Jan 2017 #37

My sentiments exactly. Mr. Evil Jan 2017 #38

Can we get past the point BainsBane Jan 2017 #44

Not only that, but this is discussion of current events. kcr Jan 2017 #85

It is precisely that reaction BainsBane Jan 2017 #94

Exactly! LisaM Jan 2017 #132

Thank you. dgauss Jan 2017 #40

Sadly some are fooled BainsBane Jan 2017 #42

really? fooled about what exactly? Can you go into detail here, as in specific posts? nt JCanete Jan 2017 #120

Go to the locked thread in LBN BainsBane Jan 2017 #124

K&R mcar Jan 2017 #43

I'm delighted to rec this post...nt SidDithers Jan 2017 #45

I don't read any praise of Trump in this statement. Snotcicles Jan 2017 #50

The problem is how some of his supporters are interpreting the statement BainsBane Jan 2017 #55

Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #53

I think the idea is to play to Trump's need for approval... rwsanders Jan 2017 #54

It may be an effort at rope-a-dope BainsBane Jan 2017 #57

I've always wondered why Bernie was never forthcoming R B Garr Jan 2017 #61

what frustrates me , and I am very pro-trade, is that it lets corporations off the hook.. JHan Jan 2017 #69

Great article Gothmog Jan 2017 #66

So Sanders should support the TPP Goblinmonger Jan 2017 #77

If you want to know my point BainsBane Jan 2017 #82

Sanders is pragmatic. He believes in getting things done. dgauss Jan 2017 #80

Interesting BainsBane Jan 2017 #83

True, but the range of options was a little different at that time. dgauss Jan 2017 #87

Why posit the question at all? BainsBane Jan 2017 #91

Basically it is a "gaffe." Bernie's human. He makes mistakes like all of us do. emulatorloo Jan 2017 #93

Hmmm. When HRC proposed a $12 min wage mcar Jan 2017 #119

What about the other D US Senators that agree with Bernie on this? Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #90

The other Senators don't lead the headlines BainsBane Jan 2017 #92

DU 12-1-16 by kpete: Bernie Sanders: Trump Got Duped On Carrier Deal Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #97

lol, the concern for who gets the credit for going R B Garr Jan 2017 #99

LOL Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #100

A highly respected newspaper BainsBane Jan 2017 #102

The same as the other US Senators against TPP that commented Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #103

Which is? BainsBane Jan 2017 #112

Quotes from Bernie also in the article. Lots of praise R B Garr Jan 2017 #104

Bernie was against TPP from day one Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #105

So he's praising Donald as a way to draw attention R B Garr Jan 2017 #106

Move On Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #107

The difference is BainsBane Jan 2017 #113

Just who did he convince? Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #121

Go to the locked thread in LBN BainsBane Jan 2017 #127

You should take your own advice. R B Garr Jan 2017 #134

"actions legitimize a mad man" Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #136

Bernie was there, too! LOL, R B Garr Jan 2017 #141

He spoke to the possibility of Trump implementing BainsBane Jan 2017 #101

Like the union men & women that will now build some pipelines or infrastructure? Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #109

So now you're suddenly pro-pipeline? BainsBane Jan 2017 #115

I'm not, I'm pointing out 2 sides to a story (labor is split on it) Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #118

"New leader"? BainsBane Jan 2017 #126

New as of 11-16-16 Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #137

He's the new head of Democratic Outreach. So he's very visible. emulatorloo Jan 2017 #95

See below Omaha Steve Jan 2017 #98

TPP sucked, I don't care what his fuckin reason is, I agree with Bernie on this. frankieallen Jan 2017 #114

Is it too much? BainsBane Jan 2017 #116

Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #117

K&R Jamaal510 Jan 2017 #122

So Sanders should have told Trump to support TPP. HassleCat Jan 2017 #131

? BainsBane Jan 2017 #135

No, just no praised him ... its that simple ... Benedict Donald doesn't get any praise for anything uponit7771 Jan 2017 #140

Thank you for stopping the deflection. Cha Jan 2017 #144

K&R betsuni Jan 2017 #138

Christianne Amanpour.. Cha Jan 2017 #145

This is not dangerous. Its consistency. Its integrity. aikoaiko Jan 2017 #149

Integrity BainsBane Jan 2017 #150

I didn't say/suggest that Ds didn't have integrity or should spend their days praising Trump aikoaiko Jan 2017 #152

grandstanding Disruption Jan 2017 #151

Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #153

He's promising shit jobs with no protection. 6000eliot Jan 2017 #157

lulz Rex Jan 2017 #161