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In reply to the discussion: There Is No "Bernie Bashing". There's Reasonable Annoyance At His Insults & Unhelpful Comments [View all]FSogol
(47,230 posts)46. K & R. Completly agree. n/t
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There Is No "Bernie Bashing". There's Reasonable Annoyance At His Insults & Unhelpful Comments [View all]
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
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I got a hide: "Don't bash Democratic public figures." I pointed out the figure wasn't a Democrat,
NBachers
Apr 2017
#16
The rules say no bashing Dems, including him. Saying he's not a Dem isn't bashing him, but
JudyM
Apr 2017
#121
Exactly. that is my issue. Bernie needs to stop bashing Democrats -- which includes him saying
Justice
Apr 2017
#155
Well, I can - It says "Post removed Show my post" and if I click the blue "Show my post,"
NBachers
Apr 2017
#129
Trump is not my president and Sanders may not be able to run in 2020 if he fails to produce returns
Gothmog
Apr 2017
#187
Sanders ignored the Georgia race and is keeping his e-mail list for possible third party run
Gothmog
Apr 2017
#88
So it is okay with you if Sanders decides to run on a third party ticket in 2020?
Gothmog
Apr 2017
#93
Oh please... As I stated, Ossoff's team didn't invite him to campaign with them.
hedda_foil
Apr 2017
#95
Your subject is actually a good question, although not the one you intended.
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#113
Aye both Bernie and Hillary have shown a willingness to help but to be honest I personally think
cstanleytech
Apr 2017
#147
Unfortunately while on this "unity tour" he unabashedly proclaimed "I am an independent"....
George II
Apr 2017
#160
He wants to attack the party and remake it into his image by ignoring key elements of the base
Gothmog
Apr 2017
#186
Thank you. Calling criticizing the words coming out of Bernie's own mouth "bashing."
betsuni
Apr 2017
#6
Plus a thousand, KittyWampus. It is reasonable annoyance at his constant digs at Dems...
Hekate
Apr 2017
#15
Well, when a handful here follow every move Sanders makes and get a megaphone
Quixote1818
Apr 2017
#25
lets see what Senator Warren has said about the party as recently as yesterday, shall we?
JCanete
Apr 2017
#40
it is a reality she is acknowledging. It is a reality that doesn't exist just one time...
JCanete
Apr 2017
#111
If you are annoyed at Sanders, why keep highlighting him on the site? Try ignoring him.
Vinca
Apr 2017
#47
there is no reason that Sanders has to be a democrat-he is a socialist and I like that!
Stargazer99
Apr 2017
#182
It's curious that following the most horrific choke in the history of politics
DefenseLawyer
Apr 2017
#50
The status quo? Stop gaslighting us. Most of us are progressives on the left and Democrats.
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#65
Considering HRC won 3 million more votes than Red Don, despite Putin, vote rigging, and all...
Hekate
Apr 2017
#96
This is great. Let's take no responsibility. Let's blame everyone but ourselves.
DefenseLawyer
Apr 2017
#107
Gas lighting bullshit again, I'm sick of this Ruskie line, someone who was cheated on is owed an...
uponit7771
Apr 2017
#167
Gore cheating was not DURING the campaign it was afterwards, Russia's cheating was DURING the 16
uponit7771
Apr 2017
#174
And yet, your chosen candidate lost to ours so yours was worse. Who should be less cocky? nt
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#114
So why, when he's talking about Republicans and their assault on healthcare does he have to call the
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#69
He may be against 45 but he's taking way too many shots at others on our side
Blue_Adept
Apr 2017
#92
Sorry, this is bashing and uses a very typical method that could be used against any public figure
karynnj
Apr 2017
#67
It's gas lighting. Voicing frustration at the Democratic head of OUTREACH, who is being given a
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#70
Being frustrated and annoyed isn't being angry. Only speaking for myself. But I'm personally
KittyWampus
Apr 2017
#83
Kindly supply links and examples of anyone here calling Bernie a "traitor" or similar
Hekate
Apr 2017
#99
So Cecile Richards, daughter of the late Ann Richards , who runs Planned Parenthood
m-lekktor
Apr 2017
#105
You are criticizing folks who run progressive institutions like Planned Parenthood now?
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#115
They can certainly try to hurt PP but they can't close PP or prevent it from helping people.
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#185
And then we have him unabashedly saying, while on tour with the DNC Chairman and...
George II
Apr 2017
#126
The "feeble" thing was disgusting. Our party and our party members are not "feeble"...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#140
I'd agree with this. It is a legitimate complaint that someone who aligns w/the Dems...
Honeycombe8
Apr 2017
#145