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Demsrule86

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57. He is a Senator...and that is that... I don't want him to run in 20 but he can be a good Senator...
Sun Jul 16, 2017, 05:08 PM
Jul 2017

he should stop saying stuff about the Democratic Party.

Just let it rest. Skidmore Jul 2017 #1
If you can't say anything nice about primary candidates Warpy Jul 2017 #29
No desire to go to that Skidmore Jul 2017 #60
Please take it to the Discussionist Gothmog Jul 2017 #196
That's my point, exactly. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #118
Then Sanders has got to quit insulting us. Why do you consistently leave that part of the pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #120
Neither Sanders nor Hillary is the point. Can't we just be past both of them as personalities? Ken Burch Jul 2017 #123
I know you have been told this a number of times, but I will repeat it again in case you truly pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #127
HE IS NOT ATTACKING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #172
Both parties are the same. The Democratic Party does nothing for middle class. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #173
Please source these inflamatory statements LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #177
If you are honestly stating you have never heard Sanders state this, then why should I bother. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #179
Uh...that would be the one reason you should bother to I'd suspect LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #181
Google, Sanders: Both parties are the same. You want the info, it is there. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #189
OK, I indulged you LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #193
I am not going to be sucked into fighting the primary and getting hides. The info is there. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #197
Good. That is the whole point of the OP LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #202
Then it failed miserably as I and many others have pointed out to Ken Burch. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #203
It works for me to stop fighting the primaries LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #222
Here are some sources. I could have done pages actually but try google. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #183
And I would say that this is NOT an attack but a concern to get things right LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #187
"GOP shenanigans" Shenanigans? Voter theft/oppression/suppression are merely, Shenanigans? Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #190
So, someone else googled for you and look, the response is: So? Proving my point, why bother. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #191
It is an attack...in my opinion. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #210
We have not learned from last election and since I am not allowed to discuss it here Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #180
I really did not think people that defined themselves as progressive would encourage splitting up pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #192
Agreed, although I have met very progressive, very involved activists Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #194
I cannot give them an out any more than the Trump supporters. Facts are there. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #200
Your point was clear. You don't want any critiques R B Garr Jul 2017 #199
Depends on what you mean. If supporters of either one are pushing the idea of a 2020 candidacy, pnwmom Jul 2017 #2
There's no good reason for either to run again. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #121
The anti-Trump majority already chose Hillary, by a 2.9 million vote margin. pnwmom Jul 2017 #122
We need to work harder on turnout and fighting Russian interference, but those aren't enough. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #124
"Equally, we can't win as a Clinton supporters-only party." Yes. We can. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #128
No we can't. And there's no reason to try. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #130
Yes, we can Ken Burch. Again, ignoring all that happened in this election to then pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #131
I'm not ignoring the Russian thing...but we can't win in the future if we assume that that Ken Burch Jul 2017 #143
And again. The Democratic Party is all avout economic justice to the point that Sanders himself pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #164
Democratic party weak on economic justice. Right there. Incorrect, insulting, and fighting the pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #165
It isn't a matter of just bringing along the base . . . markpkessinger Jul 2017 #148
Every one of your posts is you refighting the primary, as you insist you aren't. Re-writing history, pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #133
I'm not rewriting history. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #142
Thank you Ken for this OP LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #175
The Sanders endorsed candidate in Virginia lost by a large margin Gothmog Jul 2017 #198
You might want to tell Bernie that. He's not much of a uniter. nolabear Jul 2017 #3
This- he needs to be working toward a Dem majority for 2018- it's crucial to our democracy. bettyellen Jul 2017 #4
?? DeeDeeNY Jul 2017 #155
Head of Bernie's superpac says they will endorse Republicans, Libertarians and Greens. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #208
Okay, agreed DeeDeeNY Jul 2017 #213
Yep. DownriverDem Jul 2017 #15
Yep, but problem is, "two party" is kind of a myth William Seger Jul 2017 #27
No it's not a myth DownriverDem Jul 2017 #161
That is a really cogent observation hueymahl Jul 2017 #178
Two party system is all we have and all we will ever have...there are disgreements in the big Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #184
Indeed. calimary Jul 2017 #16
Cosign. nt Maven Jul 2017 #18
+1 NT Adrahil Jul 2017 #23
And Nina Turner, too. George II Jul 2017 #43
1000+ (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #144
Agree + 1 million. Justice Jul 2017 #163
Oh, for pete's sake! MineralMan Jul 2017 #5
Q. "Why is Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton a topic of conversation on DU right now?" DBoon Jul 2017 #26
I agree! It's never too early for disruptors to start meddling in the TheDebbieDee Jul 2017 #53
Hillary Clinton is out raising money for the party Gothmog Jul 2017 #37
Hillary...here. sheshe2 Jul 2017 #95
Helping members of the Democratic Party raise money is a good thing Gothmog Jul 2017 #206
Yes it is! sheshe2 Jul 2017 #209
My message is, exactly, to let it go. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #126
Actually, the way you do that is to do that first. MineralMan Jul 2017 #157
Don't confuse criticism with violations of the TOS. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #211
This IS a call to "let it go" LiberalLovinLug Jul 2017 #185
There is a difference though. Eko Jul 2017 #6
DNC allies incensed by Clinton criticism BY CRISTINA MARCOS - 06/02/17 06:00 AM EDT Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #25
What a smoking gun you have provided!!! Eko Jul 2017 #67
You said it so well mcar Jul 2017 #70
Thank-you so much for facts. Like the Russia/Trump vs Clinton/Ukraine. Not the same animal. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #71
Beautifully Done Me. Jul 2017 #72
"This information is really key to our campaign and our strategy," Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #74
So what? Eko Jul 2017 #80
And Bernie has been out spreading the word against Trumpcare etc... Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #81
And repeatedly criticizing the Democratic party. Eko Jul 2017 #85
Well I sure didn't feel like the D party was successful last November!!! Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #87
Not that successful, Eko Jul 2017 #88
You were saying Bernie is critical Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #97
So, tell me why Eko Jul 2017 #104
Yes. Sincerely, I too would like to know why he can insult and attack not only the pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #106
I made no such comment Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #108
Sorry, this thread Eko Jul 2017 #110
+1000 (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #152
Why isn't Bernie inviting Clinton to go with him? R B Garr Jul 2017 #91
How do we KNOW he didn't? Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #93
Ken Burch is very very concerned about unity, so no need for a manufactured R B Garr Jul 2017 #101
+1 betsuni Jul 2017 #76
wish I could rec posts. JHan Jul 2017 #77
+1 YCHDT Jul 2017 #135
Thread winner! NastyRiffraff Jul 2017 #168
That's brilliant. Thank you for an outstanding post. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #170
Excellent post! There's a reason the GOP attacks Chelsea R B Garr Jul 2017 #225
What's a DNC ally? lapucelle Jul 2017 #79
You obviously didn't see the speech from which this article originated. R B Garr Jul 2017 #99
Thank-you so much for the clarification for those of us that did not do the background research pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #100
Thanks to you for saying that! R B Garr Jul 2017 #112
"This information is really key to our campaign and our strategy," Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #102
One doesn't have to do with the other. The RNC can still be clearly superior in R B Garr Jul 2017 #111
Hillary had at least 8 years to help change the DNC Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #221
More out of control insinuations and just bogus R B Garr Jul 2017 #224
What's this sudden love for the DNC, Steve? You know I love you but emulatorloo Jul 2017 #212
Where do you see me sticking up for the DNC? Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #218
Here emulatorloo Jul 2017 #228
Do you see anything in that post that said Hillary was wrong in complaining? Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #229
I see a lot of scrambling, strawmen arguments, and revisionist history emulatorloo Jul 2017 #230
I see in Dec 2015 DNC was great and mission critical with DWS running it Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #231
Must be time to stir the OLe Shit Pot!!!! Cryptoad Jul 2017 #7
You tell us to be united, murielm99 Jul 2017 #8
They're not going to let it go. Iggo Jul 2017 #9
When thats all they have. WTF. gilligan Jul 2017 #10
No one feels the need to attack anyone.. LakeArenal Jul 2017 #11
Love Bernie's ideas, but DownriverDem Jul 2017 #12
I wouldn't vote for him in any case...and mark my words, if runs, we lose. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #21
+1 lunamagica Jul 2017 #46
+2 grossproffit Jul 2017 #51
I like Elizabeth Warren's ideas and accomplishments. Hortensis Jul 2017 #65
And equally important GulfCoast66 Jul 2017 #103
Well, ideology is still more important than label to me. Hortensis Jul 2017 #141
That is just illogical thinking. Bernie is still a seating US Senator taking potshots at the Dems Fla Dem Jul 2017 #13
Bernie on the other hand keeps jabbing the Democrats Plucketeer Jul 2017 #34
Second time I've had to post this in this OP Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #44
We've got to stop attacking any Democrats, hash out our platform - PatrickforO Jul 2017 #14
Criticism, esp w recommendations for unifying party, is one thing. Attack not so good. Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2017 #17
I don't really think of Trump as the enemy... CCExile Jul 2017 #19
He is the enemy ...the worst president of my lifetime and the most corrupt...traitor. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #20
I took away from your post that Progressive dog Jul 2017 #22
Germany in the early 1930s DBoon Jul 2017 #24
Clinton is not creating todays headline, and making todays statement that might be addressed pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #28
Did you ever make it to an indivisible meeting yet? Gothmog Jul 2017 #30
Hillary is probably done politically, BS, is still out there being rather decisive. liberal N proud Jul 2017 #31
He is a Senator...and that is that... I don't want him to run in 20 but he can be a good Senator... Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #57
LOL! Nobody is doing that. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #32
Hahahahaha Blue_Warrior Jul 2017 #109
Yep Gothmog Jul 2017 #207
When Bernie decides to stay a Democrat .. FarPoint Jul 2017 #33
Bernie Sanders is a center-right politician in a center-right U.S.A.. hunter Jul 2017 #35
I agree with you completely. And I think this would be good as an OP nt. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #59
Let's see if I get a Ken Burch reply... hunter Jul 2017 #63
LOL SunSeeker Jul 2017 #138
Hey Hunter, this is an awesome post. I may not stand exactly with you on the political slide. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #73
Pragmatic... that's a good word. hunter Jul 2017 #75
Bernie the center right Democratic Socialist & Independent! Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #84
Did it help or hinder? hunter Jul 2017 #89
It sure didn't bother the youngest voters (or I's) Omaha Steve Jul 2017 #92
At some risk of this post hidden by jury... hunter Jul 2017 #96
Agreed Rebl2 Jul 2017 #158
Mommy, she started it! boston bean Jul 2017 #36
Ha ha. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #66
You win this thread La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #150
I haven't been keeping track.Do Bernie supporters still scoff at the notion of Russian interference? librechik Jul 2017 #38
agreed jodymarie aimee Jul 2017 #39
Yawn JHan Jul 2017 #40
Some can just not let things rest - and this after a tome earlier this week that we need to unify. George II Jul 2017 #41
Amazing, isn't it? NurseJackie Jul 2017 #47
This is about unity. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #234
Ugh. I thought all of this would be over so I un-trashed the words Bernie and Sanders. Squinch Jul 2017 #42
Smart. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #58
Also telling that the trashing of these two words eliminates the infighting posts. Squinch Jul 2017 #61
Some people prefer to block specific users, but the word-trash feature seems like it's... NurseJackie Jul 2017 #64
Hmmm... Snackshack Jul 2017 #45
Valid points, but never ever any suggestions on how to accomplish those things. It's always... George II Jul 2017 #48
Please send this to Sen Sanders. I hope he follows your advice lunamagica Jul 2017 #49
I look forward to the day when DUers attack Republicans instead of each other IronLionZion Jul 2017 #50
Still see some possible trolls in this thread tiredtoo Jul 2017 #52
Sanders doesn't get attacked. johnp3907 Jul 2017 #54
Yes, because got 3M more votes than Trump Orrex Jul 2017 #55
Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #56
Exactly WHAT???? Bad thing has Hillary done? Blue_true Jul 2017 #62
AUMF ZX86 Jul 2017 #69
bush misused the AUMF. In principle it wasn't a bad idea, that's why so many... George II Jul 2017 #86
+1. I do not even bother anymore. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #94
I wasn't saying she had done anything wrong. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #125
There are still a lot of raw nerves. Blue_true Jul 2017 #215
Hello. Ken Burch? hunter Jul 2017 #68
Good question. Very observant. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #132
Hillary is now a private citizen again Starry Messenger Jul 2017 #78
I'm not looking to complain about any Democrat, liberal or progressive. I am getting excited about StevieM Jul 2017 #82
Hi StevieM mvd Jul 2017 #90
I think he is known as a reasonably liberal Democrat. StevieM Jul 2017 #98
True, I don't think it is either mvd Jul 2017 #105
I have to disagree. I do not think the Democratic Party can afford many more pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #107
+1 brer cat Jul 2017 #116
Point on. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #119
It's not about individuals BainsBane Jul 2017 #83
Most of my posts aren't about him. They are about US. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #129
Sanders is in front of the camera, today. We are addressing his statements from today! pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #134
That's a truthful and accurate observation. Straightforward and direct... NurseJackie Jul 2017 #145
Per the rules of this site I will not attack members of the Democratic Party GulfCoast66 Jul 2017 #113
Excellent post. Yes. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #117
+100000 n/t Chevy Jul 2017 #140
+1000. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #147
Careful. Your Bernie fixation is showing. Not everything revolves around the Independent from VT. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2017 #114
Thank you. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #146
Everything revolves around old white straight men La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #151
Yawn-this kind of post is exhausting. Serves no constructive purpose redstateblues Jul 2017 #115
Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #136
Anyone who attacks the party should expect to face criticism from party supporters. n/t pnwmom Jul 2017 #137
I wish I had written this post. Your logic is sound and we need all the support we can get. Akamai Jul 2017 #139
Again? lol La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #149
When I see people actually stop doing the former, I'll stop doing the latter... Blue_Tires Jul 2017 #153
I don't see attacks; I see criticism... brooklynite Jul 2017 #154
I have checked my calendar, just in case, and it is indeed 2017. betsuni Jul 2017 #156
If Bernie Would Just Stop Dissing the Democratic Party dlk Jul 2017 #159
Stop the infighting. Stop the hate threads on DU. /nt philly_bob Jul 2017 #160
Sacred cows are attacked, politicians merely criticized. LanternWaste Jul 2017 #162
I agree VaBchTgerLily Jul 2017 #166
Thank you Ken. nt zentrum Jul 2017 #167
The Dem Party is not above criticism . . FairWinds Jul 2017 #169
Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #171
Well no, Bernie did not "take" the Clinton college plan, FairWinds Jul 2017 #174
Yes, Sanders did adopt Clinton's and then tried to own it. pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #176
Excellent post lunamagica Jul 2017 #195
People should react to what they're doing and saying now. If Sanders been disappointing - bettyellen Jul 2017 #182
Bernie is not a Democrat. Orsino Jul 2017 #186
The Koch Bros are not democrats either . . FairWinds Jul 2017 #188
Dems have no problem with Koch Brothers. Seriously? That is offensive, as a Democrat and pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #201
Not just offensive Trumpocalypse Jul 2017 #217
Exactly. The OP questions why as Democrats we have to constantly challenge the lies. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #219
Where do you folks think the Democratic FairWinds Jul 2017 #227
I got dinged for even mentioning names of people Alice11111 Jul 2017 #204
You go on and on about how many angels dance on the head of a pin Cary Jul 2017 #205
There is no Hillary, only Zuul. betsuni Jul 2017 #214
Bull Trumpocalypse Jul 2017 #216
He's critiquing it, bluntly. He's calling for change in the party, not its abolition. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #233
If he wants to change it so badly then he should join it. Trumpocalypse Jul 2017 #236
In fairness, Bernie is the one inserting himself with divisive comments ecstatic Jul 2017 #220
Well, if either does something totally screwed up, I would certainly say something like "whoa this kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2017 #223
Democrats are progressive. delisen Jul 2017 #226
I was a Bernie supporter until he lost the primaries . . FairWinds Jul 2017 #232
All the above ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ is why Trump has a chance of winning again in 2020. Locut0s Jul 2017 #235
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