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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]highprincipleswork
(3,111 posts)251. Well now, since he would then be the Democratic nominee, and since Hillary has "all the women", and
since they are so in favor of everybody voting for the Democratic nominee, this is absolutely no problem!!!!
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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