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In reply to the discussion: The DNC establishment is going to escort Bernie to NH SOS on Thursday to get his name on the ballot. [View all]VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)144. Whenever he calls himself a Democratic Socialist...
because THAT is what one is...
Or are you saying he doesn't know WTF he is saying when he does?
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The DNC establishment is going to escort Bernie to NH SOS on Thursday to get his name on the ballot. [View all]
boston bean
Nov 2015
OP
Because he isn't a member of the Democratic Party. That is a truthful fact.
boston bean
Nov 2015
#16
Says the definition of what a Democratic Socialist is and what a Socialist Democrat is...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#104
No I don't...he is a Socialist... Do you agree that he calls himself a Democratic SOCIALIST?
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#258
except for the fact that as late as 2009 he called himself a Socialist...just like I said...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#296
Suppose Dick Cheney the Evil One decides to switch to D, enters the primary
Dr. Doolittle
Nov 2015
#217
It doesn't that is the point...Anybody could....so it doesn't make you one...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#256
NO he isn't and in fact...in 2009 he said he was a full on Socialist..JUST LIKE I SAID!
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#298
Bernie has said in the past it would by Hypicritical of him to run as a Democrat
Sheepshank
Nov 2015
#228
He is NOT one....he doesn't have to be one....he calls himself...and so did you by the way...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#174
Is the Peoples Democratic Republic of China....now a Socialist Democracy?
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#192
then he should just call himself a "free thinker" or Independent...not a Democratic Socialist...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#285
No he doesn't....he is a Democratic Socialist...which opposes all Capitalism
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#205
So then you could move to a Socialist country and be just fine and dandy huh?
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#247
he doesn't have to be one to get on the ticket...there are no rules against it.....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#110
But they do not agree with NO Capitalism.....they believe in REGULATED Capitalism....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#196
I keep telling you a zillion times to provide the quote "opposes all capitalism"
aspirant
Nov 2015
#212
and I give you the definition of WHAT a Democratic Socialist is...that HE calls himself.
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#213
Not MY version....they have an ACTUAL Party...with a platform and all...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#263
If Bernie wants to be a member he can declare. There is nothing to kick him out of
boston bean
Nov 2015
#43
That is what some are saying is happening, even though evidence to the contrary is
boston bean
Nov 2015
#61
He is not a member of the Democratic Party. What part of that don't you believe.
boston bean
Nov 2015
#85
Yes...there is no requirement in the by-laws that demands you be a Democrat
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#100
I don't have a problem with the rules......the rules do not say you have to be a Democrat to run
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#167
Nope he isn't and there is no rule to kick anyone off for NOT being a Democrat....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#257
except for the fact that he calls himself a Socialist...which DO oppose all Capitalism
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#291
and no....it doesn't make you one.....BECAUSE it says you don't have to be one...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#168
except for the fact that as late as 2009 he called himself a Socialist...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#295
So what? It's the DECENT way to treat a man who has been voting WITH the D's for his entire career
lostnfound
Nov 2015
#138
Not commenting on anything other than many of the Vice-Chairs of the DNC are at odds
1monster
Nov 2015
#18
There is some evidence that Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants to keep Bernie off the ballot in NH?
boston bean
Nov 2015
#57
The positive actions of one state chair do not change the actions of the national chair.
Scuba
Nov 2015
#7
No one said she was. What has been said is that she's in the tank for Hillary. The actions of ...
Scuba
Nov 2015
#15
Do your own research, open your own eyes, and mind. Blind obedience is not a positive trait.
Scuba
Nov 2015
#63
Oh, believe me my eyes are wide open. I've taken the time to provide you proof.
boston bean
Nov 2015
#66
You provided proof that DWS is not shilling for Hillary? Huh, must've missed that.
Scuba
Nov 2015
#77
You seem to think one lonely state party chair swings the same weight as the national chair.
Scuba
Nov 2015
#116
Given the obstinate contrariness of New Englanders in general and NH Democrats in particular
Demeter
Nov 2015
#37
So much concerned posting comes from the self professed unconcerned about Bernie.
Ed Suspicious
Nov 2015
#98
Wow, this post is filled with unsubstantiated claims. Where did you get Bernie missed the deadline?
Scuba
Nov 2015
#19
Why wouldn't they let Dean on, he ran as a Dem for Governor. Pretty clear cut that he was a Dem.
seaglass
Nov 2015
#68
But manufactured outrage where they and Bernie are the victims is so much more fun!
stevenleser
Nov 2015
#23
That's a pretty serious allegation to be throwing around. A better question would be:
A Simple Game
Nov 2015
#36
And the one in NH is using his clout as the establishment member of the DNC
boston bean
Nov 2015
#53
They take money from Texas and send it in other states. That's not a new thing.
tammywammy
Nov 2015
#194
So If The HRC Camp Is Now Virtuous - Why Is The DNC DWS DLC Third-Way So Afraid Of Lawrence Lessig
cantbeserious
Nov 2015
#44
Why is fear such a motivater for you? Eveyone is afraid of Bernie. Everyone is afraid of Socialist
upaloopa
Nov 2015
#65
I don't know who is going to bail out Sanders every time he gets up to speak if he was president and
Thinkingabout
Nov 2015
#55
Frankly, I don't give a crap if he's on it or not, that is my personal opinion.
boston bean
Nov 2015
#64
So will the people shouting 'Bernie is not a Democrat' openly call Buckley a liar?
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2015
#62
Thank you, Boston Bean. I'm afraid some won't let the facts get in the wa, when smearing Hillary
lunamagica
Nov 2015
#82
Huh? I haven't seen anyone claim that HRC is involved in some plot to keep Bernie off the NH ballot
Vattel
Nov 2015
#88
And yet there are dozens of OP's on the subject 'Bernie is not a Democrat' which look equally
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2015
#183
I assume you mean the endless 'Bernie is not a Democrat' OP's which have always countered the
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2015
#181
not only do some say Bernie is not a Democrat, but Bernie says , "I am not a Democrat"
Sheepshank
Nov 2015
#229