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7. That is up to Bernie, but what I do have issues with is his demeaning rhetoric about the

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 02:26 PM

Apr 2017

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Democratic party.

The example that comes to mind is when he elevated those who supported trump to a higher level than those who voted Democratic.

The Democratic party is made of different perspectives.

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I Support Bernie Sanders Remaining an Independent [View all] Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 OP

Thank you for your thoughtful analysis! PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #1

I support Bernie. I've been both a Democrat and an unaffiliated voter, now back to a RKP5637 Apr 2017 #2

Great post. Recommended. panader0 Apr 2017 #3

I hoped... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author ymetca Apr 2017 #5

Thanks for presenting ideas I had not thought of before, pangaia Apr 2017 #6

That is up to Bernie, but what I do have issues with is his demeaning rhetoric about the still_one Apr 2017 #7

I shouldn't, but I'll bite ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #10

I am Not baiting anyone. I am referring to his speech a few weeks ago where he said trump supporter still_one Apr 2017 #14

It sounds like he didn't say anything at all like you claimed he said ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #17

Here is one link, I am not at a convenient place to respond right now still_one Apr 2017 #19

there is nothing in that link that is anything like what you said ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #24

Actually he said something worse! delisen Apr 2017 #28

so you agree that Sanders was slandered and that still_one ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #29

Not at all. I just find the Bernie Resurrection threads amusing diversions. delisen Apr 2017 #38

Well said UT_democrat Apr 2017 #8

Agreed. Bernie is zentrum Apr 2017 #9

This is a great post. aquamarina Apr 2017 #11

K/R..... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #12

I'm a lifelong Democrat, yellerdawg, and registered. ananda Apr 2017 #13

Dad would be 104 now and always safeinOhio Apr 2017 #21

K and R Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #15

+1000 Eom Arazi Apr 2017 #16

The Dem party is like a huge, lumbering, big-tent cruise ship. Bernie is a like a little tugboat ... earthshine Apr 2017 #18

I like your analogy /t Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #37

Ditto the analogy. KPN Apr 2017 #46

Great analysis and thoughts for everyone! h2ebits Apr 2017 #20

K & R FailureToCommunicate Apr 2017 #22

Excellent post Tom and thank you. MuseRider Apr 2017 #23

Thank you. I really like your obserations on how Bernie's campaign changed your local party Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #34

Thank you MuseRider Apr 2017 #36

Reports like yours from Kansas are really valuable food for thought Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #43

I have long been out of the party MuseRider Apr 2017 #50

I think Bernie is part of a much bigger change in attitude. HopeAgain Apr 2017 #25

"I don't agree to a breakup of the two party system, but I do listen..." Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #40

I do not support Sanders running as an independent Gothmog Apr 2017 #26

Wait. Other times you've objected to Bernie running as a Democrat. KPN Apr 2017 #45

Look, sanity! lies Apr 2017 #27

I don't have a problem with his status, either. randome Apr 2017 #30

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for the huge breath of SANITY. It is soooo appreciated. BigBearJohn Apr 2017 #31

Independents are a varied group. I think Sanders outreach is narrow. delisen Apr 2017 #32

A softening of support for Dems among younger voters would be a more far reaching problem Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #33

Who's saying anything about "an outreach aimed primarily at that group"? KPN Apr 2017 #47

Very well thought out. Exilednight Apr 2017 #35

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #39

Bernie can stay how ever the f he wants too madokie Apr 2017 #41

I've no problem with him being independent. I do have problem with his thoughtless bashing of dems. Justice Apr 2017 #42

Excellent post TR! KPN Apr 2017 #44

I am reminded of the old proverb Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #49

A thoughtful and we'll reasoned post about Bernie? progressoid Apr 2017 #48

K&R! nt riderinthestorm Apr 2017 #51

K&R SalviaBlue Apr 2017 #52

Thank you, Tom. mac56 Apr 2017 #53

Message deleted by DU the Administrators Lilly52 Apr 2017 #54