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he said he was worried it would scuttle the iran deal..nt. drray23 Jul 2017 #1
I don't agree with more sanctions on Iran, that is one more way to go after anything Obama Motley13 Jul 2017 #45
And yet no Democrat thought that. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #80
Only two of them opposed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and there were more of them then Tom Rinaldo Jul 2017 #103
Bernie also voted against the war in Iraq. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #104
can't imagine that happened here tho' JNelson6563 Jul 2017 #105
No back then he was a DU darling. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #107
I trust Bernie... there's a reason he's so popular. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2017 #253
Explain how these sanctions impact the nuclear deal? VermontKevin Jul 2017 #110
There have been about 8 DU OP's this month expressing "surprise" about Sanders stance Tom Rinaldo Jul 2017 #127
Well, you didn't answer the question. Tell me how these specific sanctions VermontKevin Jul 2017 #134
Trust who you want. I never said "undo". They endanger them to some extent. Tom Rinaldo Jul 2017 #136
"to some extent" is pretty vague. I have to go with the judgment of the Democrats on this one. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #137
Nicely done! beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #155
Agree! PufPuf23 Jul 2017 #224
I just hope their pilot light doesn't go out, all that gas just needs one spark and... beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #225
I do find the situation disconcerting. PufPuf23 Jul 2017 #226
I'm not worried, most people can recognize fake news. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #229
Well I'm surprised. I don't have time to be on this site 24/7. I wondered who voted against it. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2017 #180
Of course not... Tom Rinaldo Jul 2017 #195
And if they keep reading it gets quite entertaining. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #203
Exactly left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #212
They (Democrats) did not vote for Gulf of Tonkin.... for God sakes anyone involved is long dead. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #237
Well, obviously the majority is always right, eh? X_Digger Jul 2017 #242
Well, if you want to go with the idea that every Democrat in the Senate is wrong, VermontKevin Jul 2017 #243
Is that similar to saying GaryCnf Jul 2017 #244
I don't trust the Repubs. But I do trust the Democrats. Don't you? VermontKevin Jul 2017 #246
I trust that GaryCnf Jul 2017 #248
Oh lordy, you think this vote is a purity test for Sanders? VermontKevin Jul 2017 #252
I think you have responded GaryCnf Jul 2017 #254
Argument from authority, eh? Novel approach, no points. n/t X_Digger Jul 2017 #245
I don't doubt the authority of the Democrats. Do you? VermontKevin Jul 2017 #247
We're always right, eh? Logic isn't your strong suit is it? n/t X_Digger Jul 2017 #249
We're right on this. If the only objection is that Bernie didn't go along, then I'd say your appeal VermontKevin Jul 2017 #251
John Kerry agreed but what does he know? He's only the former SOS. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #94
thats iran kerry is talking about. drray23 Jul 2017 #99
Iran sanctions are included in the bill. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #101
I'm still waiting for someone to tell me how the sanctions affect the Iran deal. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #111
Good question. So far, it's whataboutism R B Garr Jul 2017 #124
Yes. I would like some explanation as to how the sanctions affect the Iran deal. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #125
+1 onetexan Jul 2017 #130
See #127 above. n/t Tom Rinaldo Jul 2017 #133
what just passed are sanctions on russia, iran, and north korea left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #213
It has something to do with Iran, I think. MineralMan Jul 2017 #2
I wish he'd explain left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #215
A Google search would have answered your question. SamKnause Jul 2017 #3
Yes left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #217
Sanders Statement on Iran and Russia Sanctions leftstreet Jul 2017 #4
That was in June oberliner Jul 2017 #10
No change then n/t leftstreet Jul 2017 #37
Pretty much oberliner Jul 2017 #66
He's protecting Obama's Iran deal, as all Democrats should. The pukes want it derailed. Autumn Jul 2017 #5
So 48 Democratic Senators, ALL of them in fact, are for blowing up Obama's Iran Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #14
I would suggest that the 48 are buying the argument that the Iran sanctions will NOT blow up the karynnj Jul 2017 #46
I agree grantcart Jul 2017 #106
The answer is in junior-high-school civics. Jim Lane Jul 2017 #63
Dear Eliot saidsimplesimon Jul 2017 #153
Camp is very entertaining, left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #219
The trump administration has re-certified the Iran deal twice now, as they are required to do.... George II Jul 2017 #30
So, you know more than John Kerry -- who knew? karynnj Jul 2017 #48
I don't agree. Stopping the Russians is more important. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #238
You don't have to agree. I agree with John Kerry and trust nothing that Trump and his bunch want Autumn Jul 2017 #241
Because they come with stupid sanctions on Iran. Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #6
They aren't stupid oberliner Jul 2017 #15
Because of AIPAC and not because the sanctions are needed. alarimer Jul 2017 #50
BS oberliner Jul 2017 #65
It's a safe place for Sanders to differentiate himself from Democrats. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #7
OR GaryCnf Jul 2017 #11
I don't believe that for a second. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #16
Of course you don't n/t GaryCnf Jul 2017 #20
No one would believe that democrats in both houses... Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #27
Could they GaryCnf Jul 2017 #100
Why did John Kerry publically speak against the added sanctions at this point in time karynnj Jul 2017 #51
Kerry isn't on the inside. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #53
Kerry was Secretary of State until January 20, 2017 and NO Democrat is really on the inside now karynnj Jul 2017 #59
I'm aware of the position Kerry held. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #64
You essentially implied that he would not understand the potential impact of sanctions on Iran karynnj Jul 2017 #71
"Bernie's vote was a protest vote" Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #72
and what do YOU think he is protesting? nt karynnj Jul 2017 #75
It was in the start to this conversation. Nt Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #76
It made no sense then and it makes no sense now karynnj Jul 2017 #81
I disagree. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #84
Have you ever met Bernie? I have, though I would not say I know him, but I know many who do karynnj Jul 2017 #89
There is a lot out there that goes against what you are saying. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #96
My definition of a phony politician is one who votes for political or strategic effect, not on their karynnj Jul 2017 #102
Do you think Obama's Iran deal should be done away with and the republican sanctions are better? Autumn Jul 2017 #19
Loaded question with no back-up of the assertion being made. Nt Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #29
Republican will use sanctions to get Iran to back out of the deal. That's my opinion. Autumn Jul 2017 #36
I don't see anyone here or in the party who are trusting Trump. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #41
Non-sequitor. I said I trust nothing Trump and the pukes do. The word I refers to me. Autumn Jul 2017 #43
It clearly insinuating others did. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #44
The word I insinuates myself. Me. There's not a lot of point in you attempting to argue I Autumn Jul 2017 #73
I don't get the aggression. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #74
I wasn't arguing. I was posting my opinion, which you seem to have a problem with. Autumn Jul 2017 #78
I love the rofl smilie!!!! Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #82
Yeah I remembered you would. eom Autumn Jul 2017 #90
Thank you for thinking of me. Nt Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #91
People keep saying that, but the Iran deal is not in jeopardy and will not be "done away with".... George II Jul 2017 #31
Weird, because we know the Russians rigged R B Garr Jul 2017 #34
If that is your answer, then you are missing the point virtualobserver Jul 2017 #55
I don't agree. So if I'm missing the point, just what is the point? George II Jul 2017 #58
The point is that Iran could back out of the deal. virtualobserver Jul 2017 #122
But Isn't That Somewhat Hypocritical? Me. Jul 2017 #35
It's politics. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #39
But Honestly, I thought That Sort Of Thing Me. Jul 2017 #49
I like Sanders. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #52
Agreements Are Nice Me. Jul 2017 #54
You don't get to be senator without being good st that sort of thing Nevernose Jul 2017 #60
I was wondering the same thing Gothmog Jul 2017 #8
I have to give you points for persistence GaryCnf Jul 2017 #9
I know, his reason has been posted time and agin. I think any Dem should want Obamas' Iran deal Autumn Jul 2017 #13
Yet you are saying ALL democratic senators want to blow up Obama deal, since Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #17
No I am not saying that. I said any Dem should want to support Obama's Iran deal over anything Autumn Jul 2017 #23
Voting for something isn't the same as wanting a thing metalbot Jul 2017 #129
+1 nt riderinthestorm Jul 2017 #21
I'll take Elizabeth Warren's judgment over Sanders. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #83
I'll trust both. It doesn't have to be one or the other. eom Autumn Jul 2017 #85
On Russia, it does. I take the judgment of the female, Democratic Senator, over VermontKevin Jul 2017 #87
What I won't do is trust anything or any bill the republicans put up or want a yes vote on. Autumn Jul 2017 #88
Wait, what? What does gender have to do with this issue? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #95
I respect Kerry, he was my Senator. I'm interested in any statement he made about the actual bill seaglass Jul 2017 #131
Nice strawman but I'm not interested in knocking it down today. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #151
I will take Elizabeth Warren over Sanders, every time. It's great if Bernie VermontKevin Jul 2017 #108
I don't consider gender to be an indicator of intelligence, I find both to be intellegent. eom Autumn Jul 2017 #112
What is "eom" and is there a spellcheck? VermontKevin Jul 2017 #113
end of message. Yeah there is one but I didn't use it so I may have misspelled something Autumn Jul 2017 #114
Indeed. Why would anyone think that gender is related to intelligence? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #115
Some people seem to think that. I don't care if they disagree. I know that both will always Autumn Jul 2017 #116
It's so 19th century. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #117
Oh yeah, it's so easy to become one Their gender has nothing to do with their intelligence or Autumn Jul 2017 #119
A million times since July 16th? R B Garr Jul 2017 #18
Do you think it was more? GaryCnf Jul 2017 #22
More what? R B Garr Jul 2017 #26
The Iran part cant be true otherwise the ENTIRE democratic party wouldnt Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #28
+1, good points, it doesn't add up. nt R B Garr Jul 2017 #32
It seems like you're really straining in this post dragonlady Jul 2017 #38
Here's a poll. Take your pick Autumn Jul 2017 #118
Did someone say PRECIOUS BODILY FLUIDS ? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #120
Why yes, PRECIOUS BODILY FLUIDS did come into play. Autumn Jul 2017 #121
Your logic makes no sense Kentonio Jul 2017 #139
Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #165
... demmiblue Jul 2017 #12
Becase it contains increased sanctions on Iran. haveahart Jul 2017 #24
This is flamebait horseshit. rateyes Jul 2017 #25
I wish Trump would tweet about cocks or something leftstreet Jul 2017 #42
For real! rateyes Jul 2017 #47
I think you nailed it. nt LostOne4Ever Jul 2017 #69
I am so tired of this shit. rateyes Jul 2017 #70
Because He Honeymooned In Russia? Me. Jul 2017 #33
He went to Russia representing the town he was mayor of at a sister city karynnj Jul 2017 #56
This Was Meant As A Jest Me. Jul 2017 #77
Bernie has NEVER been friendly to Putin. Had to slip that in? Greybnk48 Jul 2017 #40
+1000 kacekwl Jul 2017 #57
It was a protest vote of some kind. He didn't like something MineralMan Jul 2017 #61
Rand Paul also opposes the Iran sanctions oberliner Jul 2017 #67
OK. It still doesn't make any difference. MineralMan Jul 2017 #68
No they actually didn't Alittleliberal Jul 2017 #144
Yes, they did oberliner Jul 2017 #145
Rand also didn't support the bill explicitly because of the Russia sanctions NT Alittleliberal Jul 2017 #146
I have been so disappointed in Sanders kimbutgar Jul 2017 #62
Why are you disappointed that Bernie supports Obama's Iran deal? Kentonio Jul 2017 #135
If the defense of Bernie on this site is any indication, say goodbye to the House and senate Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #143
You say he's "seemingly friendly" to Putin - why does that seem so to you? David__77 Jul 2017 #79
When you vote against sanctions on Putin for his behavior then yeah, VermontKevin Jul 2017 #86
To you. David__77 Jul 2017 #93
Bills are bundled all the time. But I think that Bernie is wrong on this issue. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #109
How would they not? Kentonio Jul 2017 #138
You are assuming a lot of feelings. Do you have any proof that the people targeted in these VermontKevin Jul 2017 #140
I'm not assuming anything Kentonio Jul 2017 #141
Well, when you breach a UN Security Council resolution, there's going to be a response. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #142
The Republicans just don't want any opening up of relations with Iran Kentonio Jul 2017 #236
Not really since he voted for the bill before the Republicans added the Iran sanctions. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #97
Certainly won't help him in his run for president. MrsCoffee Jul 2017 #92
Not this again. I read Bernie has a hammer and sickle tattoo on his ass! beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #98
Here's an interesting question GaryCnf Jul 2017 #123
Trump was going to sanction Iran anyway Tavarious Jackson Jul 2017 #128
That makes even more problematic GaryCnf Jul 2017 #132
I'm not into loyalty or purity test unless... Tavarious Jackson Jul 2017 #188
Exactly, so that makes his vote even more curious. R B Garr Jul 2017 #162
Because the New McCarthyism is total bull shit autorank Jul 2017 #126
Why is he one of the few who voted against the Magnitsky act? continentalop2 Jul 2017 #147
WAIT, WHAT THE FUCK, he did? Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #148
Nay Brother Buzz Jul 2017 #152
You are wrong Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #156
Maxine Waters voted nay as well. Are you saying she's "friendly" with Putin too? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #159
She is for them now after the Russians attacked our elections. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #240
He you go H.R 6156 Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #239
Wow, just looked that up. Good reminder. R B Garr Jul 2017 #149
Do you mean like GaryCnf Jul 2017 #154
WAIT, WHAT THE FUCK, Carl Levin and Maxine Waters did too? And Barbara Lee? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #157
Shocking isn't it? GaryCnf Jul 2017 #160
Whatever his "reasons" may be, I don't like it. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #150
That's nice. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #158
:-D NurseJackie Jul 2017 #161
Lockheed MArtin is a big employer in VT and sanctions related to missiles aren't VermontKevin Jul 2017 #163
So using your 'logic' he should have joined his colleagues and voted for the Iraq war. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #166
You previously accused me of something strange and had a post hidden. Please disengage. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #167
Didn't you just imply the senator was beholden to the defense industry? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #169
'Please disengage' melman Jul 2017 #192
... beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #199
I've never heard of Lockheed Martin being a major employer in Vermont. tammywammy Jul 2017 #170
The aerospace industry does employ Vermonters but it's not the state's largest industry. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #171
Here's two lists I found. tammywammy Jul 2017 #172
I don't know where that poster got the idea that LM is a "big employer" in Vermont. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #174
Here you go: VermontKevin Jul 2017 #173
F-35s are going to be stationed with the Vermont National Guard in Burlington. tammywammy Jul 2017 #175
Bernie himself said it was hundreds of jobs: VermontKevin Jul 2017 #178
Sandia tests solar panels in Vermont, it has nothing to do with defense contracts. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #183
Let's take a step back tammywammy Jul 2017 #185
I'm not upset with Sanders for the f-35. It's hundreds of jobs, like he said. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #187
Why do you keep saying Lockheed Martin is a big employer in Vermont? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #189
I'm not forgetting anything. tammywammy Jul 2017 #204
Article title: Lockheed taking cautious look at Iran helicopter market. R B Garr Jul 2017 #206
Yes, it's pretty easy to see that Sandia is a subsidiary of Lockheed. R B Garr Jul 2017 #190
Between the Sandia lab and the f-35, Lockheed is a formidable presence in VT. Iran's markets were VermontKevin Jul 2017 #191
Yes, and that is obviously recognized by Sanders. It's just a strange diversion to pretend R B Garr Jul 2017 #193
Every politician brings home the bacon. That's established politics. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #196
Yes, every politician wants their state to be competitive. R B Garr Jul 2017 #202
Bingo! Great link! Follow the money. R B Garr Jul 2017 #198
Neither of those articles prove your claim about Lockheed Martin. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #176
If that's the reason and the motivation... it's VERY disappointing. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #179
Well, as I noted below, Bernie promised hundreds of Vermont jobs from the f-35 VermontKevin Jul 2017 #182
Thanks for the links. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #184
Of course. I essentially agree with Sanders. The f-35 had to be built somewhere. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #194
Wait, what? Vermonters don't build F-35s. Where are you getting this information? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #197
Vermont doesn't build the F-35 tammywammy Jul 2017 #201
But Sanders promised hundreds of jobs with the Lockheed research center and the F35 VermontKevin Jul 2017 #205
Please read my post 185 tammywammy Jul 2017 #209
I'm not sure why you are arguing with me. I think Sanders securing the f-35, Sandia, and Lockheed VermontKevin Jul 2017 #211
"Learning to love Sandia" That's a subtitle of an article about the Sandia labs R B Garr Jul 2017 #216
I'm old enough to get the Dr. Strangelove reference VermontKevin Jul 2017 #218
lol..... R B Garr Jul 2017 #223
I lulz'd KG Jul 2017 #164
Don't laugh, they're trying so hard to convince us. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #177
Sanders is consistently friendly to dictators... Expecting Rain Jul 2017 #168
I have no words to express how I feel about that. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #181
He called Chavez a "dead communist dictator" last year. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #186
That's new information for me... I hadn't heard that. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #200
I honestly have no clue Warpy Jul 2017 #207
Actually he explained and SURPRISE! It has nothing to do with being "friendly" to Putin. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #210
Thanks. I hadn't read his reasoning. It's sound. Warpy Jul 2017 #221
It was a lopsided vote, 98-2 in the Senate. It's not "wild speculation" to R B Garr Jul 2017 #222
Yeah, that's it GaryCnf Jul 2017 #228
419 to 3, a bipartisan show against Trump R B Garr Jul 2017 #230
The question is GaryCnf Jul 2017 #231
Welcome to DU.... R B Garr Jul 2017 #232
Thank you. GaryCnf Jul 2017 #233
I think you are delusional if you actually believe Sanders is "friendly" to Putin. PufPuf23 Jul 2017 #208
Bernie is not against samctions on Russia louis c Jul 2017 #214
Sanders Statement on New Iran, North Korea, Russia Sanctions OKIsItJustMe Jul 2017 #220
Excellent research, thank you! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2017 #234
Maybe it has something to do with the solar eclipse? aidbo Jul 2017 #227
You have no reason to imply that he's friendly to Putin. Ken Burch Jul 2017 #235
Lol, hilarious and wrong. Your insinuations make the baby Jesus cry Arazi Jul 2017 #250
K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #255
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