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madokie

(51,076 posts)
291. You have no idea
Mon Jul 13, 2015, 05:37 PM
Jul 2015

either you're not paying attention or are being obtuse on purpose

I've better things to do with my time than to continue this discussion with you.
Have a good evening, I plan too

parties are a state of mind hollysmom Jul 2015 #1
Your sincere concern is noted. HERVEPA Jul 2015 #2
Dismissive tripe Sheepshank Jul 2015 #77
Dismissive tripe is what I'd call the op. RichVRichV Jul 2015 #81
Post removed Post removed Jul 2015 #87
+1 Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #96
Hopefully you have noticedBernie supporters ...... Sheepshank Jul 2015 #99
A thread started by a Hillary supporter RichVRichV Jul 2015 #103
OP is an Attack? You need to get a thicker skin Sheepshank Jul 2015 #106
I count at least 7 attacks in the op. RichVRichV Jul 2015 #126
+1. Well stated. GoneFishin Jul 2015 #282
it is as much an attack as threads that Clinton supporters karynnj Jul 2015 #284
Oh I know Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #133
I'm not worried at all. George II Jul 2015 #294
Your concern is noted. RichVRichV Jul 2015 #98
You must be very concerned for Bernie...I would be too Sheepshank Jul 2015 #100
I think you need a dictionary. RichVRichV Jul 2015 #108
Your subtlety is noted. Sheepshank Jul 2015 #109
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Jul 2015 #127
As everyone keeps saying, RichVRichV Jul 2015 #238
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Jul 2015 #256
I consider all the Dem candidates RichVRichV Jul 2015 #260
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Jul 2015 #272
Oh bull--you apparently don't know what "concern trolling" is. MADem Jul 2015 #130
Excellent post, MADem! calimary Jul 2015 #224
Thanks! MADem Jul 2015 #228
See post 258 for a rebuttal of every point. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #261
Knock it off tavalon Jul 2015 #113
I dare no I triple dog dare the Republicans to make Levi an issue. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #3
Well said! emsimon33 Jul 2015 #5
The difference is Sanders admits he is a socialist. DCBob Jul 2015 #8
They won't when they realize they are socialist. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #9
With all due respect.... BooScout Jul 2015 #10
You swear fealty to a political party and consider yourself enlightened? Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #28
Last time I checked..... BooScout Jul 2015 #52
Read the rules again. Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #101
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2015 #198
you old dawg you! BooScout Jul 2015 #208
That's a major mindset change and is not going to happen between now and election day. DCBob Jul 2015 #11
Given that they've been oblivious okasha Jul 2015 #241
Everyone I talk to gets it and most the people I talk to are conservative family members. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #247
The US Military is the largest Socialist system in the world. tecelote Jul 2015 #279
America is a socialist Democracy as it is today, when it comes right down to it madokie Jul 2015 #16
LOL.. "we the people" don't agree with you.. DCBob Jul 2015 #19
Thats assuming that we're talking about and comparing madokie Jul 2015 #22
I doubt most voters would know the difference. DCBob Jul 2015 #23
Thats not what you stated as truth though madokie Jul 2015 #26
Since we are mincing words here I thought he calls himself a "Democratic Socialist"?? DCBob Jul 2015 #37
Matters not which comes first madokie Jul 2015 #41
Are you kidding.. there is huge difference.. DCBob Jul 2015 #49
Whatever madokie Jul 2015 #54
Before lecturing others, you might TM99 Jul 2015 #110
Double talk. okasha Jul 2015 #242
I don't think people care kacekwl Jul 2015 #56
Then you are sticking your head in the sand Sheepshank Jul 2015 #78
The charts above Mnpaul Jul 2015 #168
If this terrible label is hurting him, Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #263
The New Deal: Socialism in action tavalon Jul 2015 #118
I think they're asking people to react to the word--and Frank Luntz and his "Words that work" crew MADem Jul 2015 #269
the republiCON base aren't in our camp anyway madokie Jul 2015 #276
Remember when "Progressive" was a dirty, scary word? MannyGoldstein Jul 2015 #46
Well shit.. "progressive" to the ignorant masses is a new Walmart down the road. DCBob Jul 2015 #61
Bernie doesn't have a few years to change internal thinking of thie US population. Sheepshank Jul 2015 #79
Who else is going to change it? MannyGoldstein Jul 2015 #80
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2015 #201
Wow, I think you just proved that Republicans are old tavalon Jul 2015 #117
Down this road again Bob? 99Forever Jul 2015 #32
Sorry if the truth is difficult for you. DCBob Jul 2015 #34
In what Universe is your OPINION called truth, Bob? 99Forever Jul 2015 #38
Pluto maybe madokie Jul 2015 #44
More like Universe Hillary... 99Forever Jul 2015 #47
I'm sure they do madokie Jul 2015 #48
Not my opinion.. it's the voter's opinion. DCBob Jul 2015 #66
linking back to one of your earlier post is laughable madokie Jul 2015 #278
Here's another poll.. but you probably wont like it either. DCBob Jul 2015 #293
Whow. Thanks for this post. I do riversedge Jul 2015 #302
Most of the people with a real problem with the word "socialist"..... daleanime Jul 2015 #50
I am talking about this as an issue in the general should he somehow win the Dem nomination. DCBob Jul 2015 #67
Me too.... daleanime Jul 2015 #68
Ok, so you are saying those types wouldn't vote for Democrat regardless. DCBob Jul 2015 #70
You believe Hillary would have a stronger appeal with independents? daleanime Jul 2015 #73
Yes. Not sure what the laughing is all about... I guess you don't keep up with the polls. DCBob Jul 2015 #83
Is it the same as a month ago? daleanime Jul 2015 #89
This poll was taken June 26-28. DCBob Jul 2015 #92
And the poll from May? daleanime Jul 2015 #146
what about it?? DCBob Jul 2015 #160
Was it the same? daleanime Jul 2015 #177
I have no idea? DCBob Jul 2015 #179
Because that's what's important.... daleanime Jul 2015 #181
So you know? Not interested in playing games. DCBob Jul 2015 #183
Excuse me, I was neither rude or disrespectful.... daleanime Jul 2015 #190
Sorry, but you are not excused.. if you have something to say.. just say it. DCBob Jul 2015 #244
No problem, I'll be as patient with you as necessary.... daleanime Jul 2015 #248
WTF? DCBob Jul 2015 #249
Short version, you have my sympathies, you've proven that you need them.... daleanime Jul 2015 #251
WTFF? Sympathies? You are one confused individual. DCBob Jul 2015 #254
No, just a sympathetic one... daleanime Jul 2015 #257
Easily solved tavalon Jul 2015 #116
Some folks seem to just want it to be a problem.... daleanime Jul 2015 #178
Yup, seems they have a Levi in their closet too tavalon Jul 2015 #114
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2015 #197
Proposals to pay for his plans. Stevepol Jul 2015 #216
Oh thanks I was just going off the top of my head and didn't go back and listen to the last speech.. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #222
Our elected officials are aging udbcrzy2 Jul 2015 #4
Carlos Danger wrote as much yesterday. Wilms Jul 2015 #6
A person I know who is a political illiterate brought up this age thing up with Bernie this evening emsimon33 Jul 2015 #7
The whole of the 'CON party attacked Jack Kennedy as too young madokie Jul 2015 #18
Political parties are a way to organize to help candidates win elections. femmedem Jul 2015 #12
I like your Carlos Danger handle much more. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #13
Huh? BooScout Jul 2015 #15
They're accusing you of being someone else since they can't handle what you're saying. Cha Jul 2015 #236
This is just sad.... BooScout Jul 2015 #240
IOW the typical MO. Now you know. I've seen it so many times it's just boring.. sorry Cha Jul 2015 #243
Thanks! BooScout Jul 2015 #246
+1 artislife Jul 2015 #60
I would challenge the "not a nagative campaigner" concept Cosmocat Jul 2015 #14
There are alot of major question marks about Sanders.. DCBob Jul 2015 #17
Lets hear these major questions that make him a risky candidate madokie Jul 2015 #20
Here are a few off the top of my head.. DCBob Jul 2015 #21
Please proceed madokie Jul 2015 #24
I know you wouldn't worry about any of these things.. DCBob Jul 2015 #33
Geeze man madokie Jul 2015 #39
Look at the screen name Depaysement Jul 2015 #53
I know madokie Jul 2015 #57
! Depaysement Jul 2015 #58
Gee, if you just switch genders artislife Jul 2015 #55
The Bronx accent will be a big plus redstateblues Jul 2015 #264
Replies and rebuttal. TM99 Jul 2015 #25
He says he's a Democratic Socialist. Renew Deal Jul 2015 #30
That's what I said. TM99 Jul 2015 #31
And your regular everyday uninformed voter is going to get that difference?? DCBob Jul 2015 #36
Yes, of course. TM99 Jul 2015 #40
yeah.. right. You forgot we live in a "Fox educated" world. DCBob Jul 2015 #51
Not a lot of Democrats TM99 Jul 2015 #75
General election issue. DCBob Jul 2015 #84
Again, so what? TM99 Jul 2015 #86
Are you interested in keeping a Democrat in the WH?? DCBob Jul 2015 #90
My only interest is in getting TM99 Jul 2015 #91
Hillary is not as liberal as Bernie but she is far more liberal than any GOPer. DCBob Jul 2015 #93
Yes, indeedy, Hillary Clinton TM99 Jul 2015 #97
So the question is do you want to go with a "number 13" liberal who will likely win the WH or.. DCBob Jul 2015 #102
Yes, I will take the risk. TM99 Jul 2015 #105
Hillary Clinton will hand this election to the worst of the worse if she is our nominee madokie Jul 2015 #275
Look at you all about party unity and SwampG8r Jul 2015 #298
Precisely! n/t BooScout Jul 2015 #42
Really don't kacekwl Jul 2015 #62
I love your speaking the truth daybranch Jul 2015 #74
"His oddball past?" Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #104
-- his extreme approach to banking reforms frylock Jul 2015 #252
I know, right? gollygee Jul 2015 #301
What is his "oddball past?" gollygee Jul 2015 #300
Guns, can his stance... NOT LOSE votes in south side KC or Chi Town!? I doubt it dearly uponit7771 Jul 2015 #268
Not at all madokie Jul 2015 #274
Guns are NOT a worry in South Side KC? Chi Town, Fifth Ward?! You KIDDING?! These are predeomantly uponit7771 Jul 2015 #288
I did not insinuate anything of the kind madokie Jul 2015 #289
More dismissiveness vs addressing the obvious that Bernies gun stance isn't going to play well were uponit7771 Jul 2015 #290
You have no idea madokie Jul 2015 #291
More condescending ad homs,indicator of a weak position on the issue of Bernies stance on guns uponit7771 Jul 2015 #292
When they have no counter to the debate.... BooScout Jul 2015 #295
Bull HERVEPA Jul 2015 #287
The answer as to why Sanders is running as a Democrat, and is quite simple. He told us he will NOT still_one Jul 2015 #27
If Sanders won, his presidency would resemble Pope Benedict Renew Deal Jul 2015 #29
Oh, okay.. frylock Jul 2015 #253
Sanders has been caucusing with Democrats sincehegot into office, he's voted with.... marble falls Jul 2015 #35
Says the person... 99Forever Jul 2015 #43
I am a US CITIZEN BooScout Jul 2015 #69
He is a true democrat, believing in the things that are consistent with rainy Jul 2015 #45
If he is a Democrat why does he still have I behind is name as a congressional member? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #170
Because the Democrats in office are the rainy Jul 2015 #280
He does not represent Democrat values on every issue. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #283
Granted, this one has a little more honey with the vinegar, but your avatar was a dead giveaway corkhead Jul 2015 #59
I have a suggestion for you. 99Forever Jul 2015 #63
You mean laugh at the fact that this person pathetically rec'd their own OP? corkhead Jul 2015 #64
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." W. Shakespeare R. P. McMurphy Jul 2015 #65
Ooooh Nice! wendylaroux Jul 2015 #164
I think he is the opposite of a DINO, a Democrat in everything but name. Howard Dean would agree, seaglass Jul 2015 #71
some republicans say the party left them an that is why they voted for Obama daybranch Jul 2015 #72
The Third Way and DLC total betrayal of Franklin Roosevelt ecomonic system? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #152
What Disturbs Me About You Is This..... global1 Jul 2015 #76
Not an attack piece at all... BooScout Jul 2015 #82
The Repugs Will Pounce On Any Dem Candidate That Makes It To The Nomination..... global1 Jul 2015 #94
LOL..... BooScout Jul 2015 #95
The Republicans have been pouncing on Hillary since at least '92. LuvLoogie Jul 2015 #111
Why waste all this time with concerns over someone you don't think will win in the first place? arcane1 Jul 2015 #227
Why don't you try that again minus the personal attacks? n/t seaglass Jul 2015 #115
With the likes of Trump & Cruz Dems have a real opportunity to shave off Rep voters Sheepshank Jul 2015 #85
You understood wrong. LWolf Jul 2015 #88
Thank you. I was going to ask the same thing but you put it better than I could. historylovr Jul 2015 #122
I like Hillary, BUT... onecaliberal Jul 2015 #107
He can't win as an independent tavalon Jul 2015 #112
I too worry about how he would pay for these things rock Jul 2015 #119
You know when you see a title like this artislife Jul 2015 #120
Ageism anyone ? CTBlueboy Jul 2015 #121
"with absolutely nothing proposed on how to pay for them"... ljm2002 Jul 2015 #123
I'll keep this short retrowire Jul 2015 #124
This makes me think you don't know much about Bernie's time in Congress nor about the Democratic Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #125
PROGRESSIVE is NOT a synonym for DEMOCRATIC. MADem Jul 2015 #207
What kind of DEMOCRATIC Party do we want? Martin Eden Jul 2015 #265
"Progressive values" mean different things to different people. MADem Jul 2015 #267
A crashed economy and disastrous wars mean different things to different people, you suppose Martin Eden Jul 2015 #285
No--I think a crashed economy means the same to pretty much everyone. MADem Jul 2015 #286
It's a shame your polite opinion has been met with personal insult and invective. MADem Jul 2015 #128
Thanks.... BooScout Jul 2015 #132
I pointedo out the gaping hole in the OP's knowledge of the Party and the person, offered a whole Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #134
If the shoe does not fit you, I would encourage you to not try to cram your foot into it. MADem Jul 2015 #137
And look how your pal goes after me. Look at that. Does not respond in any way to all that I wrote Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #192
Look, I was responding to the post that STARTED THIS THREAD--if you want a fight, I MADem Jul 2015 #196
you need to calm down... BooScout Jul 2015 #203
And please share your credentials.... BooScout Jul 2015 #138
in all fairness I respect Bluenorthwest opinion, to me he's one of the good guys. William769 Jul 2015 #182
I will if he will... BooScout Jul 2015 #200
You and I agree maybe 5% of the time Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #262
So rather than respond to what I offered, you question my record? Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #189
you questioned or rather condemned my own knowledge first.... BooScout Jul 2015 #199
And, who couldn't have predicted that? Cha Jul 2015 #235
No one wants to discuss even sincere concerns. MADem Jul 2015 #266
I know.. they feel so strongly about their candidate.. I would think they could be able Cha Jul 2015 #273
If You Like Sanders... aintitfunny Jul 2015 #129
He's still not actually a Democrat. William769 Jul 2015 #131
You stand corrected. 99Forever Jul 2015 #135
Show me where he is a declared Democrat, then I'll stand corrected. William769 Jul 2015 #136
Find it yourself. 99Forever Jul 2015 #139
So then you can't. Ok. William769 Jul 2015 #140
Try looking up the definitions of can't and won't. 99Forever Jul 2015 #144
Try this. William769 Jul 2015 #147
Don't care. 99Forever Jul 2015 #148
Typical. William769 Jul 2015 #150
did he mean don't care BooScout Jul 2015 #154
Yes you are. 99Forever Jul 2015 #155
So I guess you really didn't mean bu bye? William769 Jul 2015 #157
Guess I didn't. 99Forever Jul 2015 #161
Well that's obvious ConservativeDemocrat Jul 2015 #206
Is that what happened? 99Forever Jul 2015 #210
I really wish individual posts had a LIKE button. BooScout Jul 2015 #151
It's on my website. Feel free to use it when needed. William769 Jul 2015 #156
Thanks! BooScout Jul 2015 #159
That's fantastic! nt onehandle Jul 2015 #209
lol Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #174
I think you upset someone. BooScout Jul 2015 #141
I don't. William769 Jul 2015 #142
I'm the op.... BooScout Jul 2015 #143
And you would be wrong again. 99Forever Jul 2015 #153
nah.....I'm usually correct.... BooScout Jul 2015 #158
It's don't and you aren't. 99Forever Jul 2015 #166
Does this mean you care? BooScout Jul 2015 #169
You are most certainly touched. 99Forever Jul 2015 #172
It's not nice to call names.... BooScout Jul 2015 #175
Names? 99Forever Jul 2015 #176
Rofl :) Cha Jul 2015 #239
He has said otherwise, so I am afraid YOU stand corrected. MADem Jul 2015 #145
Thank you. William769 Jul 2015 #149
The poster has made an incorrect assertion, and won't provide proof because there isn't any. MADem Jul 2015 #162
Agreed. William769 Jul 2015 #163
My point exactly n/t BooScout Jul 2015 #165
+1000000000000000000 Little Star Jul 2015 #171
Cannot dispute this. calimary Jul 2015 #223
How is he corrected? Sanders is not a Democrat but an Independent. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #180
It isn't. Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #184
Lol yes it is funny to watch. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #185
Sennator Sanders is a declared candidate for the Democratic Party's.. 99Forever Jul 2015 #186
He is not a registered Democrat. Are you claiming here is? hrmjustin Jul 2015 #187
Registered where? 99Forever Jul 2015 #211
Forgive me for using logic and facts. I know it was very mean of me. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #212
Way to dodge the question. 99Forever Jul 2015 #213
Seems like you are dodging and wasting my time. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #214
Hey, if you can't or won't answer the question, just say so. 99Forever Jul 2015 #215
Sanders has made clear his whole career he was never a member of the Democratic Party. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #217
That wasn't the question. 99Forever Jul 2015 #218
Vermont does not have registration by party. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #219
No. 99Forever Jul 2015 #220
Actually it doesn't because Schunlin, Leahy, ans Walsh identify as Democrats. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #221
... 99Forever Jul 2015 #225
From your posts i didn't think you were capable of having one. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #226
.... 99Forever Jul 2015 #229
Jury results. zeemike Jul 2015 #270
Yeah. So what? Maedhros Jul 2015 #193
What matters is I am A Democrat. William769 Jul 2015 #195
The Democratic Party is a tool for getting things done. Maedhros Jul 2015 #204
It's not Bernie's tool.... BooScout Jul 2015 #281
Wow, really? Link? frylock Jul 2015 #255
II like Hillary I really do But silenttigersong Jul 2015 #167
Awwww - Anthony Weiner - AKA Carlos Danger!!!!! (that name begs for exclamation points) - beat ya to djean111 Jul 2015 #173
Has Sanders actually said he entered the race to drive the Democratic Party left? WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #188
No need to ask any more questions, Martin O'Malley has been a Democrat since birth, elleng Jul 2015 #191
"I like Bernie BUT..." always precedes nonsense. Maedhros Jul 2015 #194
Your "understanding" is false. He has been in this race to get elected, period. arcane1 Jul 2015 #202
He did us Dems a HUGE favor by not running as an Independent. PotatoChip Jul 2015 #205
I agree gwheezie Jul 2015 #234
I can't help but feel like this is a complete joke bobbobbins01 Jul 2015 #230
I don't know why we rise to the bait Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2015 #245
Yeah, I should have kept my mouth shut bobbobbins01 Jul 2015 #271
remember forrest gump restorefreedom Jul 2015 #231
Youre a serious person with seriously serious concerns that seriously need to be addressed seriously Scootaloo Jul 2015 #232
And, you know, we have to make HARD choices. FlatBaroque Jul 2015 #250
I think it's a legit concern for any dem running gwheezie Jul 2015 #233
That is what the primary race is for -- for him to prove he is the best candidate overall. aikoaiko Jul 2015 #237
Response by paragraph: Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #258
Well, I will answer them mvd Jul 2015 #259
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Jul 2015 #277
k riversedge Jul 2015 #296
k&r Little Star Jul 2015 #297
If you don't like him running as a Democrat, you have a beef with the system as mmonk Jul 2015 #299
It's proof, imo, that he's a realist. JNelson6563 Jul 2015 #303
Democrats are hoisted on their own petard on that one. SolutionisSolidarity Jul 2015 #304
the fact that he's running a democrat it's honor taught_me_patience Jul 2015 #305
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