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In reply to the discussion: Bernie! Bernie, bernie bernie bernie bernie bernie. Bernie: Bernie bernie [View all]WiffenPoof
(2,404 posts)I don't get it.
The primary criticism of Bernie seems to be that he is critical of the Democratic Party. Really? That's it??? Your all up in arms because someone is criticizing the Democratic Party? I don't read where you are being critical of his policies or his positions on important issues. No one seems to be willing to do that! No, they are mad at him because he is critical of our Party. Big deal.
If our Party cannot stand some criticism, then we have more problems then what Bernie chooses to call himself. Geeze...grow a pair.
Those criticizing Bernie are acting as thin-skinned as Trump. You act as if Bernie is a threat to you. Why do you feel threatened?
Here is a man who has not stopped just because the Presidential race was over. He drove on with his message while so-called Democrats are busy playing the safe game. Where has that gotten us??? The Democratic Party has lost its willingness to fight. There can be only one reason why...it must be because they don't believe in what they are selling.
Meanwhile Bernie is out there fighting hard for DEMOCRATIC IDEALS. You may have a different slant on what it means to be a Democrat. Thats fine. But remember that there are others out there fighting for the original tenets of our Party.
I don't give a damn what Bernie calls himself. All I know is that he is fighting for the very things that our Party used to stand for. I applaud him for that and I hope he keeps going. If fighting for Democratic ideals means that he is going to criticize the very Party he supports, then so be it. He is doing it because HE WANTS OUR PARTY TO BE BETTER.
If the Democratic Party continues down the road that they are on, I may have to switch parties myself. I want a fighter. And I don't want to be associated with people that are so afraid of criticism. It's sounds as if YOU are the ones that need to deeply reflect on what it means to be a Democrat.
-P
On Edit: And if you think I'm alone in my views, check the tape! Thousands upon thousands of people turned out to hear Bernie and his message. Far more than anyone could have predicted. If you ask me, this country is ready for Bernie's message. They know that he is fighting for them as he has done throughout his long career. If I were head of the Democratic Party, I would run, not walk towards what Bernie stands for. It is the right direction for our Party and THE PEOPLE KNOW IT.