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In reply to the discussion: Bernie! Bernie, bernie bernie bernie bernie bernie. Bernie: Bernie bernie [View all]ProfessorPlum
(11,253 posts)80. unlike what we do to our ally Sanders, who seems to be the victim of Dolchsto
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ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
OP
I agree- the media used Bernie because they love amplifying rifts in the party....
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#54
"the media used Bernie" is not a convincing way to describe what happened
ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
#78
You should look at the stats in positive coverage. No one was as coddled by the media...
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#121
We're talking about media coverage.... there are actual stats and research done...
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#169
It was like 80 plus % negative on Hillary - it was their theme and many many
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#173
Well you could google the studies done on hours given on TV and the slant of coverage ...
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#206
No question Hillary got the most negative coverage of any candidate -- by far. Not sure
KPN
Apr 2017
#226
I agree with you, I hated seeing the DNC act all 'status quo' and dump DWS during a critical time.
Sunlei
Apr 2017
#294
Except when he's calling the Democratic party "feeble" and saying they didn't address
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#99
Criticism is fine, but calling him a traitor, saying he is in cahoots with Russia like I saw on
adigal
Apr 2017
#316
THIS is so true. It is a huge part of why we are where we are. Garland as well as not standing up
JudyM
Apr 2017
#270
unlike what we do to our ally Sanders, who seems to be the victim of Dolchsto
ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
#80
You gotta love the lack of self reflection that has you using "witch hunt" analogies....
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#28
Make light of it but we don't like the bashing and him saying he's not a Dem and never will be.
brush
Apr 2017
#119
That's a pretty old interview, but shows his concern for WWC voters. It's always about white...
brush
Apr 2017
#351
There it is again, "Scary StrawBernie"...where did you get this talking point?
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#128
He claims Dems don't have a message. Seemed to hate HRC winning at the convention, yes....
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#48
That you could joke about this says a lot to me. I'm going to bet you have less "skin" in the game..
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#70
Gees. He didn't get us here. Let's fight the Russians and the hard hearted Republicans instead.OK?
The Wielding Truth
Apr 2017
#82
Leith -- I sure agree with your concerns on this issue. Bernie has always focused on issues
Akamai
Apr 2017
#158
It may appear to you that Bernie is smearing Dems, but I think he is asking them to
Doitnow
Apr 2017
#225
I am fine with Bernie bashing conservative Democratic like WV Manchin and I agree about Ossoff.
PoliticalPie
Apr 2017
#228
He isn't a one-man army. Plenty of people are fighting to make our lives better.
randome
Apr 2017
#2
I wouldn't even be thinking much about him now except that he keeps getting chewed on like a dog
ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
#3
I'm furious that America thought HE was too big a risk, but Schtroumpf was perfectly OK.
HughBeaumont
Apr 2017
#7
Nobody is afraid of him. Some people disagree with his diagnoses of the Democratic Party.
DanTex
Apr 2017
#55
I think you should get used to the fact that Bernie is a controversial figure among
DanTex
Apr 2017
#113
Yes! +1000. The culprit behind the lost election: voting machines, Crosscheck, gerrymandering
diva77
Apr 2017
#65
They wern't listening, they're not listening still. Perhaps they never will.
LakeArenal
Apr 2017
#176
Maybe the intention is just that, "look over there!" instead of supporting progress.
JudyM
Apr 2017
#273
FFS, no one is 'afraid' of Sanders so your OP makes no sense. He's head of outreach for the party
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#88
"They're afraid of Bernie" has been the propaganda rallying cry since the beginning
Orrex
Apr 2017
#93
I'm sick of it too. Everyone should quit pooping their pants in fear about Sanders
ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
#115
Sure. Just the other day I saw a horde of Bernie Bros threatening an old lady with baseball bats.
progressoid
Apr 2017
#213
All these Bernie fans have no problem with him trashing the party after being given a leadership
JTFrog
Apr 2017
#130
The only reason that makes sense for Sanders to keep his e-mail list is to preserve ability to run
Gothmog
Apr 2017
#231
we're not going to lose because of this... it's ok if Dems like Bernie, but Dems should also
Fast Walker 52
Apr 2017
#187
Bernie and his supporters are bottom-uppers which seems to upset the top-downers
democrank
Apr 2017
#188
Why the continued bashing even with straight up evidence of election tampering? nt
fleabiscuit
Apr 2017
#320
I watched P.J. O' Rourk on C-SPAN2. He was going off on Bernie's ideas. "What planet
brewens
Apr 2017
#235
You can promote economic rights AND civil rights, they aren't mutually exclusive.
That Guy 888
Apr 2017
#283
Exactly. But certain "leaders" think that if dems "get hung up on abortion and gay marriage"
ehrnst
Apr 2017
#295
Yeah the "sexist" charge never gets old. Maybe mix it up a little with homophobe or racist next time
That Guy 888
Apr 2017
#342
Thanks, it's a great reality to be in. You're welcome to join me anytime. :) (nt)
bekkilyn
Apr 2017
#311
Democrats! Democrats, democrats democrats democrats democrats democrats. Democrats: Dem Dems
ehrnst
Apr 2017
#296
Or--and you might not believe this--many of us support the right side of those issues, as I do.
Starry Messenger
Apr 2017
#346
He was just asked the other day on TV if he was a Democrat. He said he was an independent. nt.
fleabiscuit
Apr 2017
#327