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2016 Postmortem

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Ali-96

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32. Thank you
Sat Feb 27, 2016, 12:10 AM
Feb 2016

This post has opened my mind and really illuminates why Bernie has become such a superstar. This is a movement, and I sincerely hope that it keeps getting stronger.

Campaigns vs Movements [View all] H2O Man Feb 2016 OP
You always talk about topics that I had not thought about, my dear H20 Man. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #1
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #9
You are always a learning experience! shraby Feb 2016 #2
Thank you! H2O Man Feb 2016 #10
That's why I spent most of my life reading non-fiction. shraby Feb 2016 #101
Thanks H2O Man noretreatnosurrender Feb 2016 #3
Thank you! H2O Man Feb 2016 #11
Another excellent thought provoking op, H2O Man! beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #4
Well, thank you. H2O Man Feb 2016 #51
That's an excellent essay as usual. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #5
Thanks, Uncle Joe! H2O Man Feb 2016 #52
K and R...again cyberswede Feb 2016 #6
Thank you! H2O Man Feb 2016 #53
K&R. I agree, well said. ms liberty Feb 2016 #7
Thanks, ms liberty! H2O Man Feb 2016 #54
Mr. Man you have hit the nail squarely on the head! Raster Feb 2016 #8
Well said! H2O Man Feb 2016 #56
Thank you. Raster Feb 2016 #100
Exactly. H2O Man Feb 2016 #115
of course Hillary supporters would disagree bigtree Feb 2016 #12
Thank you. H2O Man Feb 2016 #57
I apologize bigtree Feb 2016 #72
don't want to quibble, but please be clear this isn't "Bernie's Movement" it's OUR movement. 2banon Feb 2016 #75
Interesting. H2O Man Feb 2016 #76
it was a movement and a crisis focused on a central and compelling theme bigtree Feb 2016 #82
To those who H2O Man Feb 2016 #83
I fully agree! bigtree Feb 2016 #89
brilliantly put, as always. as crystal clear as spring H2O! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2016 #13
Thanks, Buddy! H2O Man Feb 2016 #58
Thank you. A very different perspective and much to think about sarge43 Feb 2016 #14
Thanks, sarge43! H2O Man Feb 2016 #59
This movement has been going on for quite a long time RoccoR5955 Feb 2016 #15
Absolutely! H2O Man Feb 2016 #60
Thank you, H2O Man. It clarified what I was thinking but could not articulate. nt kgnu_fan Feb 2016 #16
Thank you. H2O Man Feb 2016 #61
Yes, I too can recognize an Ancient One. kgnu_fan Feb 2016 #62
Perspective, H2O Man. You really know how to put things in perspective. Martin Eden Feb 2016 #17
Thank you very much! H2O Man Feb 2016 #63
Another wonderfully thoughtful and illuminating piece to think about as I drift off to sleep. PWPippin Feb 2016 #18
Thank you! H2O Man Feb 2016 #64
Funny- or not! I drifted off on the wings of a great and inspiring movement. PWPippin Feb 2016 #92
You are The Best! H2O Man Feb 2016 #113
Thank YOU! Onward! Sleep well. PWPippin Feb 2016 #117
Great thread erlewyne Feb 2016 #19
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #65
It's not a movement when they dont show up and vote. Lucinda Feb 2016 #20
Exactly. H2O Man Feb 2016 #66
Since you brought Occupy nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #21
What about WTO Seattle? tk2kewl Feb 2016 #34
Historians will have a healhty discussion, becuase the resistance to the WTO nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #35
Right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #67
Now that is a hell of connection that will escape nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #73
Right! H2O Man Feb 2016 #77
And there it is. ejbr Feb 2016 #22
Thank you! H2O Man Feb 2016 #68
K&R. Well said. Overseas Feb 2016 #23
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #69
K&R Paka Feb 2016 #24
Thank you, Paka. H2O Man Feb 2016 #70
This is a great short essay. PatrickforO Feb 2016 #25
Well said. H2O Man Feb 2016 #78
Peace warrprayer Feb 2016 #26
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #79
I'm with Lucinda on this . . FairWinds Feb 2016 #27
He has worked with Tim Canova who is currently running for DWS' place. Gregorian Feb 2016 #29
Someone the other night posted a list of Bernie Democrats Ned_Devine Feb 2016 #31
Sabrina did ...... H2O Man Feb 2016 #37
Thanks Mr. Ned and Grego . . FairWinds Feb 2016 #38
See post #37 ..... H2O Man Feb 2016 #80
I find your analysis to be seriously flawed. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #28
Can you explain what we have gained over the last quarter century that you worry will be lost? tk2kewl Feb 2016 #33
Perhaps you didn't read my long post closely. Allow me to digress. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #36
Besides gay marriage none of those things represent gains over the last 25 yrs. tk2kewl Feb 2016 #48
Then please enlighten my assumption. What age group do you belong to ? Trust Buster Feb 2016 #50
Why would it matter? tk2kewl Feb 2016 #55
What is your favorite color? H2O Man Feb 2016 #85
What is the airspeed of an unladen swallow? tk2kewl Feb 2016 #87
Actually, those are H2O Man Feb 2016 #84
Your post make no sense. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #90
You are silly, H2O Man Feb 2016 #91
I'm silly by definition ? Kind have just debunked the purpose of your own OP. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #97
I apologize. H2O Man Feb 2016 #114
You definitely have some ego there. I think I touched a nerve. It's all good though. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #116
My funny bone. H2O Man Feb 2016 #118
Respectfully disagree Mr. Trust . . FairWinds Feb 2016 #39
I was referring to Bernie's legislative agenda. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #40
Ya know, Dick Cheney worked really hard . . FairWinds Feb 2016 #42
I like the idea of Bernie's movement. Trust Buster Feb 2016 #47
Your argument is based on the premise that Bernie would lose the general election. Martin Eden Feb 2016 #71
Right. Exactly right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #81
Kick azmom Feb 2016 #30
Thank you Ali-96 Feb 2016 #32
Thank you! H2O Man Feb 2016 #86
Excellent, excellent post, H2OMan. Blue_In_AK Feb 2016 #41
Thank you. H2O Man Feb 2016 #93
substance(!) most deserving of k&r iAZZZo Feb 2016 #43
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #94
the "good people" you describe iAZZZo Feb 2016 #96
Wonderful! K&R myrna minx Feb 2016 #44
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #95
Indeed. A campaign is for a person and a campaign mmonk Feb 2016 #45
You are right, mmonk! H2O Man Feb 2016 #104
Kick for Saturday morning crowd.... nt kgnu_fan Feb 2016 #46
Thanks! H2O Man Feb 2016 #105
K&R!!! Once again you read my mind and said it much better than I ever could! Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #49
Thank you, my Friend! H2O Man Feb 2016 #106
WORD! 2banon Feb 2016 #74
Thanks, Buddy! H2O Man Feb 2016 #107
A very insightful analysis, thanks. Zorra Feb 2016 #88
Thanks, Zorra! H2O Man Feb 2016 #108
Kick for more eyeballs --- peaceful thoughts is the base for justice nt kgnu_fan Feb 2016 #98
I appreciate it! H2O Man Feb 2016 #109
K&R... ngGale Feb 2016 #99
Great! H2O Man Feb 2016 #110
"easier to be patient, when you are comfortable" SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #102
Right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #111
In some ways Bernie is a continuation of Occupy. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2016 #103
Yes, exactly. H2O Man Feb 2016 #112
I was hoping you would post something. FourScore Feb 2016 #119
Thank you. H2O Man Feb 2016 #120
^ Zorra Feb 2016 #121
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