2016 Postmortem

MadDAsHell

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33. Never been comfortable with the "right side of history" meme...

Sat Mar 5, 2016, 04:25 PM

Mar 2016

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I see this phrase used all the time, especially by us. Maybe just me, but IMHO it's an extremely arrogant phrase.

Who gets to decide what the "right side" of history is?

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“He’s not for sale”: Sarah Silverman explains why she dumped Hillary Clinton for Bernie Sanders [View all] UglyGreed Mar 2016 OP

"He's been on the right side of history at every turn" peacebird Mar 2016 #1

I don't think I've UglyGreed Mar 2016 #2

He doesn't need to, as Jane said - Bernie doesn't tell one group one thing & another group something peacebird Mar 2016 #4

Yes and that is why UglyGreed Mar 2016 #7

Yea, you only do say that stuff when you have a lot to hide. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #9

Spot on my UglyGreed Mar 2016 #16

= Grace. powerful stuff. dinkytron Mar 2016 #31

Yup UglyGreed Mar 2016 #72

^^ This ^^ AikenYankee Mar 2016 #18

Never been comfortable with the "right side of history" meme... MadDAsHell Mar 2016 #33

History does. Look it up. Vincardog Mar 2016 #34

Isn't it something you can feel? When that arc bends Voice for Peace Mar 2016 #35

if you dont know the difference then I would say you got some work to do litlbilly Mar 2016 #37

there is always a right side and a wrong side. litlbilly Mar 2016 #38

Those that profited by the invasion of Iraq are on the fucking wrong side of history. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #45

"...and then someone came along who doesn't take steroids." Perfect analogy!!! reformist2 Mar 2016 #3

I thought that was very good too. nt Lucky Luciano Mar 2016 #14

I wasn't even aware that this happened thanks for the link NWCorona Mar 2016 #5

"He's been on the right side of the history at every turn," FreakinDJ Mar 2016 #6

And Sarah seems to be on the right side of politics every time too. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #8

She is very, very aware. Smart woman. senz Mar 2016 #54

Sarah is one smart cookie me b zola Mar 2016 #10

I'm not a big fan of her style of comedy, but she won me over with her thoughtfulness on politics! reformist2 Mar 2016 #11

I wasn't either a fan of her comedy, ejbr Mar 2016 #12

That's my girl! trof Mar 2016 #13

That was sooooo excellent. navarth Mar 2016 #15

she is smart! kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #17

Bernie SAnders has a net worth of about $500,000. sulphurdunn Mar 2016 #19

You must be a fan of my newest favorite site Voice for Peace Mar 2016 #36

I just bookmarked it. Thanks. sulphurdunn Mar 2016 #42

.+10 840high Mar 2016 #53

Beautifully said Sarah! Orange Butterfly Mar 2016 #20

Her metaphor about steroid use was BRILLIANT Tom Rinaldo Mar 2016 #21

Yes I had a feeling UglyGreed Mar 2016 #22

She was respectful of Hillary HelenWheels Mar 2016 #23

And visa versa UglyGreed Mar 2016 #24

Why should I respect someone that puts wealth ahead of human lives? Her main goal is to rhett o rick Mar 2016 #46

Even if she *wasn't* the enemy of the 99% Aerows Mar 2016 #49

I agree. nm rhett o rick Mar 2016 #56

If that is BLM's belief, why wouldn't they endorse Bernie? Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #58

The reason that some don't support Sen Sanders is that they fear H. Clinton. She is tough. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #59

BLM is afraid of Hillary? Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #60

Do you have something to say? If you don't agree, be brave and speak out. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #61

I don't agree that BLM is afraid of Hillary. Happy now? Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #64

Sorry if I offended you. Asking questions in lieu of making statement is a tactic of those rhett o rick Mar 2016 #65

I didn't know I came off as an idiot. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #66

I appoligize if I offended you. You didn't come off as an idiot. nm rhett o rick Mar 2016 #67

OK - thanks. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #68

You can't be all bad with a gif of Ana, one of my favorite people. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #74

She is mesmerizing to me. Can't take my eyes off her. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #75

Not sure if BLM is officially structured enough to endorse anybody, actually: Ken Burch Mar 2016 #63

If I was on national TV I'd be very gracious too. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #57

both you and #46 are right hillarysong2016 Mar 2016 #62

That's right LyndaG Mar 2016 #76

That's it in a nutshell. Orsino Mar 2016 #25

What a slogan". It says it all. Thanks. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #26

Hillary Clinton will still win the Democratic nomination and be elected President. George II Mar 2016 #27

Thank you for that insightful addition to the conversation. reformist2 Mar 2016 #28

You'd be a fool to expect anything less RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #29

Insightful and BRILLIANT. A piercing intellect. kath Mar 2016 #40

Lol, more whining from the Hillary crowd Nt Logical Mar 2016 #55

That was a good piece Babel_17 Mar 2016 #30

Smart women do not carry someone else's baggage full of dirty laundry. DhhD Mar 2016 #32

She'a a wonderful advocate. k/r AtomicKitten Mar 2016 #39

I love Sarah, she is funny and wise. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #41

I love this Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #43

She Nailed It colsohlibgal Mar 2016 #44

Thank you, Sarah. Well said. oldandhappy Mar 2016 #47

My sagittarius sister. Aerows Mar 2016 #48

"On the Right Side of History" zentrum Mar 2016 #50

EXCELLENT UGLYGREED! monicaangela Mar 2016 #51

Go Sarah! warrprayer Mar 2016 #52

K & R! n/t xocet Mar 2016 #69

She's gorgeous. Major Hogwash Mar 2016 #70

K&R One uses their political power to enrich the nation. The other themselves. nt raouldukelives Mar 2016 #71

kick kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #73

Bump Kick n Rec LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #77

Good to see UglyGreed Mar 2016 #78