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In reply to the discussion: Bernie's rape fantasy essay is not old enough history and is Republican fodder [View all]runaway hero
(835 posts)103. this is kind of scary
men are so ridiculous. we don't know anything about women.
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Bernie's rape fantasy essay is not old enough history and is Republican fodder [View all]
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
OP
There's just so much for the GOP to hammer him with. He's never faced any real scrutiny.
DanTex
Apr 2016
#1
I must have missed all those TV ads talking about his honeymoon in the USSR, and his rape
DanTex
Apr 2016
#5
When did he call for the public ownership of the means of production? That being true socialism.
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#6
That surprises me, but he has changed his mind... Personally, I think the less ownership by non
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#19
I support both candidates, both are flawed human beings. I wish this primary was over.
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#27
Yes, it is. I agree that our form of capitalism needs to be changed, with more redistribution
DanTex
Apr 2016
#61
bernie only added "Democratic" to Socialist when he was thinking about running for POTUS
redstateblues
Apr 2016
#78
The quote is taken out of context. He was speaking of democracy in the workplace.
Cowpunk
Apr 2016
#51
No, because everyone knows what "public ownership of the major means of production" is.
DanTex
Apr 2016
#70
Oooops, special graphics aside, you were proven wrong just one minute earlier
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#21
Hmm...interesting that she's winning by so many delegates and is leading the polls.
DanTex
Apr 2016
#85
I am more concerned about a conversation, that an educated, privileged white man did not work
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#16
That's a good point. He basically bummed around Vermont for 20 years, doing nothing.
DanTex
Apr 2016
#20
I mean... lmao. We have not even had this conversation, but the contradictions....
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#22
You do seem to have the privilege of runing around calling people liars. Or, we do not care that
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#98
Actually calling people liars generally warrant a hide, it is merely an opinion for you, not fact.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#105
Actually ........... calling out lies isn't something I mind getting hidden over at all.
polly7
Apr 2016
#106
Ha! When getting 'scolded' over pointing out a lie by someone who did the most cruel,
polly7
Apr 2016
#120
Totally right. Looking at this thread brought it to mind. And there it was... again.
R B Garr
Apr 2016
#126
No, no! .... you said I always bring it up, I explained that I don't ........... links. nt.
polly7
Apr 2016
#131
The biggest lie here is spreading the illusion that Bernie was a productive
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#133
While plugged into his landlords utilities, stealing usage. I mean... It is what it is. Nt
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#134
The pearl clutching over the essay is a nice touch. Reminds me of Dana Carvey's character:
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#210
And all of the people who were POUTRAGED over it 6 months ago are suddenly JUST now reading it.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#215
Yeesh ...... I saw that. I didn't know whether to laugh or feel bad for them. nt.
polly7
Apr 2016
#225
This fake, orchestrated convo is better served to those buying the clap trap you're selling
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#239
LOL! More projection. People STILL aren't clutching their pearls over this, better luck next time.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#240
Seems pretty self-evident what the talking point of the day was deemed over at the cave.
opiate69
Apr 2016
#216
he was able to buy property without having a FT job- that is the definition of priviledge.
bettyellen
May 2016
#250
Sorry, that boogie man commie fear mongering attacks do not resonate anymore. No one cares.
dinkytron
Apr 2016
#190
She's running a positive issue-oriented campaign, and winning by huge numbers of delegates.
DanTex
Apr 2016
#40
Which is the point. The Republicans will absolutely go there. They lack that integrity. Nt
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#41
Se also knows it will be important to have Bernie's support in the GE. Very smart
redstateblues
Apr 2016
#82
Secretary Clinton doesn't have a right wingnut echo chamber to play this up 24/7
SFnomad
Apr 2016
#53
Do you really think any of the people who listen/watch those programs will vote for Clinton? (nt)
jeff47
Apr 2016
#69
It was something I did not need to know a 72 yr old man fantasized about. For sure.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#11
Since he never changes or evolves, I'd say he fantasizes about his essay. Nt
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#139
It was implied that a 72 y/o Bernie Sanders was some sort of pervert fantasizing about something
polly7
Apr 2016
#142
Did you read the essay? It's an exploration of gender roles in a changing world.
pat_k
Apr 2016
#155
Let's not forget him telling mothers to encourage their young teen daughters to have sex with
lunamagica
Apr 2016
#84
Oh certainly, I mean she ALWAYS backs up her claims with facts and links
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#206
Or they find a link that suits THEIR purposes, regardless of the number of credible sources.
George II
Apr 2016
#249
he must have read My Secret Garden, because several women describe such fantasies
Viva_La_Revolution
Apr 2016
#39
so all these women what they said in this book and the sequel are lying?
Viva_La_Revolution
Apr 2016
#62
A woman cannot fantasize about rape. She has all the controls of what is happening.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#67
"Some women fantasize about NOT being in control." As they control every aspect of that
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#73
Then you know the difference between being raped and pretending one is raped? control/NO control
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#101
You're so right, if there's one overriding danger in making Bernie the nominee, this is it.
whatchamacallit
Apr 2016
#43
May I remind you, thet Bill is not running? As you can see, Hillary has treated
lunamagica
Apr 2016
#108
The Democrat's "War on Women" will be how the right wingnut echo chamber will describe this. n/t
SFnomad
Apr 2016
#55
The major attack against Bernie from the Right will be on taxes and distrust of government
andym
Apr 2016
#59
Yes, but the right also like the "entertainment" factor for the base. And what better than talking
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#65
Just remember , there will be attacks on as many fronts as they can piece together.
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#136
It will potentially the most effective, since many voters care about their pocketbook
andym
Apr 2016
#243
He was in his thirties. I didn't buy the Bush's unspent youth... in the 40's either.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#74
They'll bring this up but they won't bring up Bill's sex scandals? Time to wake up!
jillan
Apr 2016
#90
If this will be directed at 'women for Bernie' in the hopes of scaring them off
Lodestar
Apr 2016
#111
It was written more recently than the time that Hillary Clinton was a "Goldwater Girl".
George II
Apr 2016
#115
Were you responding to me? I was talking about the crap thrown around about her.....
George II
Apr 2016
#209
Once again, apparently you don't understand the responsibilities of an attorney. Whether....
George II
Apr 2016
#224
Sanders wasn't in college in 1972, he was 31 years old. He had already moved to VT 4 years earlier.
George II
Apr 2016
#238
Exactly, but this isn't about facts or the truth. It's the kitchen sink.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#164
Right? They remind me of those horrified church ladies, clucking over 50 Shades.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#197
Oh spare me. It's an essay on gender stereotypes. Women have rape fantasies, adults don't care.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#151
Speak for yourself and stop trying to shame women who have fantasies.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#160
Hopefully the average American woman knows how to read for comprehension.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#170
Having them vs. wanting a male president who writes about women's rape fantasy
DesertRat
Apr 2016
#175
It's an essay on gender stereotypes, why would I need to defend something women have written about?
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#194
You're the one spinning. Make up your mind, who's scandalized by this - you or the Republicans?
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#233
It's highly embarrassing, but I think it actually will help Bernie when he apologizes for it.
reformist2
Apr 2016
#171
Only complete morons confuse the objective of that essay, which mainly are GOP supporters anyway!
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#200
This is why it will end up helping Bernie. Because even though it was awful, he was trying to help.
reformist2
Apr 2016
#211
Women having fantasies and orgasms? Oh my!!! What's next, a movie about it?
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
#227
There are angles the Republicans would use to attack Sanders if he becomes the nominee
mythology
Apr 2016
#228
Well now, since he would then be the Democratic nominee, and since Hillary has "all the women", and
highprincipleswork
May 2016
#251