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MisterP

(23,730 posts)
142. ah yes, the Papen Maneuver
Sun Dec 27, 2015, 07:23 PM
Dec 2015
it practically writes itself, doesn't it? now he's a fundie warmonger on top of a racist manspreader MisterP Dec 2015 #1
very sad day when we help perpetuate the idea that we can't come together. GO, BERNIE! roguevalley Dec 2015 #39
ONLY corporacrats are allowed to have crossover appeal cprise Dec 2015 #122
and "crossover appeal" can only mean "copying GOP policies," not "convert Pub voters MisterP Dec 2015 #137
Indeed. R voters are supposedly 'unchangeable' UNLESS cprise Dec 2015 #144
Cross-over appeal was supposed to be a one-way street: rightward traffic only! eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #158
schtick enid602 Dec 2015 #206
Only supporters of triangulating candidates would confuse authenticity and schtick. eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #207
I have never trusted the Sanders campaign: He and is supporters are not lewebley3 Dec 2015 #221
We'll give that the thought it deserves Android3.14 Dec 2015 #223
See sig. joshcryer Dec 2015 #2
The misplaced ire of Hillary peeps at Bernie for redirecting RWers' misplaced ire to Wall St. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #6
You do know FDR died in office? SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #25
22nd amendment n2doc Dec 2015 #27
I know that SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #31
Is this germane to the discussion? Or does the desire to be pedantic overwhelm good sense? Proserpina Dec 2015 #41
Which is what the poster.... daleanime Dec 2015 #111
Wasn't passed Old Codger Dec 2015 #50
It was in large part about FDR. Jim Lane Dec 2015 #116
Acceptable Proserpina Dec 2015 #148
Its only misplaced ire because Hillary is actively courting Wall St FreakinDJ Dec 2015 #80
Kickin' Faux pas Dec 2015 #3
Someone called it "poaching votes" - whatever the hell that means. djean111 Dec 2015 #4
That was a real WTF. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #11
They're just annoyed that The Chosen One didn't think of it first. sarge43 Dec 2015 #13
It doesn't matter, here crossover appeal is very low. nt artislife Dec 2015 #72
There seems to have been a "gentleman's" agreement between the Democratic and Republican Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #17
You got it. LuvNewcastle Dec 2015 #197
It would seem that way, wouldn't it? merrily Dec 2015 #204
Exactly and they are working hard now to stop the people from uniting, which actually is beginning sabrina 1 Dec 2015 #226
Better than pandering for votes. 840high Dec 2015 #36
I think it means "simmered in wine" Proserpina Dec 2015 #53
"Simmered in whine?" senz Dec 2015 #92
Or both Proserpina Dec 2015 #149
It's projection of the Clintonian attitude isn't it? JackRiddler Dec 2015 #105
Her arrogance is astounding. LuvNewcastle Dec 2015 #198
The times are very different treestar Dec 2015 #5
Very true. eom 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #46
See thread dedicated to this comment Jackilope Dec 2015 #140
Yes, the economy is not all that bad davidpdx Dec 2015 #174
The economy has been going along like LuvNewcastle Dec 2015 #199
I've never heard saying before davidpdx Dec 2015 #200
Go to Free Speech TV to hear about it. eom Duval Dec 2015 #219
I've been laid off twice. SusanaMontana41 Dec 2015 #213
One cannot be a Trump supporter and not be a racist. MohRokTah Dec 2015 #7
They said that about Dean. joshcryer Dec 2015 #15
Link? MohRokTah Dec 2015 #22
Um, the Confederate flag gaffe. joshcryer Dec 2015 #33
Still a little wet behind the ears, that one. nt ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2015 #157
So are you saying we are racists now then though?... cascadiance Dec 2015 #37
It's really a shame you actually have to explain this. pangaia Dec 2015 #91
A-yup ConservativeDemocrat Dec 2015 #43
First time I've seen a prejudice labeled as a "fact" Proserpina Dec 2015 #57
So what about those Clinton-supporting friends of yours who favor Trump to Sanders...? Scootaloo Dec 2015 #70
not so ish of the hammer Dec 2015 #99
Yes, so. MohRokTah Dec 2015 #150
Former President Jimmy Carter calls the US "n oligarchy with unlimited political bribery" Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #153
Proving even former presidents can be taken in by conspiracy theory woo. eom MohRokTah Dec 2015 #155
I think Jimmy Carter is an internationally trusted expert on fair and free elections so his views as Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #160
He was still taken in by conspiracy theory woo. MohRokTah Dec 2015 #161
woo! ish of the hammer Dec 2015 #176
If only President Carter were as clued in as a DU poster! LOL! merrily Dec 2015 #202
Lemme see, who should I trust? Jimmy Carter or MohRokTah? Scuba Dec 2015 #209
Hey, I can answer that for you, but I'm sure you already know! Duval Dec 2015 #217
MohRokTah, surely you jest! eom Duval Dec 2015 #218
Add former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich to the list as well davidpdx Dec 2015 #165
Hmmmmm! JackRiddler Dec 2015 #108
Pleae cite a source to back up your "factual" comment. Scuba Dec 2015 #208
Yeah, somehow pulling voters to the left is a bad thing. Broward Dec 2015 #8
And apparently it's 'bad' to defuse racist hatred or actually educate the electorate 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #26
It's all a team game to them. I started buying into it Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #29
Yep, basically REVERSING the "Reagan Democrats" equation many years ago... cascadiance Dec 2015 #38
Interesting observation re: reversing Reaganist residue. Thanks. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #44
Bernie is not "defusing racist hatred" ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #45
Shhhh kjones Dec 2015 #88
Agreed ... To the carpenter ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #95
So, how was his protests against segregation in his early years a "money/economics" issue? cascadiance Dec 2015 #101
So in summary kjones Dec 2015 #135
The DLC faction of Dems was built on the concept that wanted to appeal to economic conservatives... cascadiance Dec 2015 #146
It depends on what the racism, etc. is based on. senz Dec 2015 #168
Okay. No it won't; but, okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #171
Another day, another one of their memes that backfired. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #9
Democratic Socialism and Democratic Workplaces need to become the norm! Dont call me Shirley Dec 2015 #10
Bernie is right in going after Trump supporters, the vast majority of which are part of the 99%, Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #12
Socialist Bernie goes where no DNC-backed candidate dares to tread 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #21
I totally agree Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #23
true words you spoke there uncle joe questionseverything Dec 2015 #32
True and well said, Uncle Joe. senz Dec 2015 #120
She's pissed because she's already locked up the Bush supporters Doctor_J Dec 2015 #14
It is amazing. I don't know whether to rec their OP's or just laugh at them. Live and Learn Dec 2015 #16
You know who'd be happy about Bernie taking Trump votes? Reince Preibus. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #18
We do not like hearing a Democratic candidate call our issues, "wedge issues" and to put them seabeyond Dec 2015 #19
Apparently, some here think the Democratic party should be made exclusively of members Live and Learn Dec 2015 #20
We don't need racists and homophobes redstateblues Dec 2015 #83
Or you could try to change their minds like Bernie is. Teach them to put their anger where it truly Live and Learn Dec 2015 #84
Wasn't Hillary opposed to Marriage Equality until she only recently "evolved"? .. Homophobia 101.... Indepatriot Dec 2015 #215
I just doubt it will work RandySF Dec 2015 #24
He isn't trying to convert the wacko's. There are a lot of Republicans that are just as dissatisfied rhett o rick Dec 2015 #28
Of course it won't work universally, but I really admire Bernie for standing up to Trump 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #30
Well, it won't work, so I'm not really that worked up about it. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #34
It's not like this is Bernie's "ONLY strategy" .. please. I think you know better. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #47
I understand his strategy. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #55
Going from 1% to 32% w/ AA's is "barely budged"? I don't think so. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #58
When your opponent is maintaining 68%, um yes. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #61
Bernie's been appealing to voters of all stripes from day one. See Liberty University. n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #62
Yeah, I'm looking at it. We all are. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #64
I don't understand the big deal is here ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #51
I know that's who he's talked about a lot when he claims Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #63
Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #74
I'm interested in watching this exercise play out. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #81
No it hasn't Lordquinton Dec 2015 #112
Really? ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #130
Republicans of low income vote Republican very often and espcially currently because Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #159
I think you are reading more into what Bernie has been saying to these low income whites ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #167
Really. Lordquinton Dec 2015 #183
A nice contrast to the Sanders supporters being outraged about champagne glasses Blue_Adept Dec 2015 #35
It's better to court Trump voters than Banksters Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #40
Until there's a vote, it is unfair (and unkind, not to mention self-defeating) to call anyone Proserpina Dec 2015 #49
Very well said. Woot! n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #56
Thank you! Proserpina Dec 2015 #59
Yeah he is. Go get em Bern. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2015 #42
I support HRC and feel no "outrage" with SBS's remarks. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #48
Someone alerted on your OP. chervilant Dec 2015 #52
Me, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #60
So it was the "Hillarian" thing that riled this alert? Wow 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #75
The results are in: The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #65
Yes, I just got them, too: chervilant Dec 2015 #69
Those "Pesky Little People" FreakinDJ Dec 2015 #54
I feel sorry for you. I really do postatomic Dec 2015 #66
Your faux 'concern' is not very convincing 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #73
"uncanny ability to defuse racist hatred" postatomic Dec 2015 #78
What about Trumps... MrWendel Dec 2015 #67
Trump like Bernie is anti status quo. Many of his followers may not be racist but just A Simple Game Dec 2015 #110
Exactly: "Many Trump followers may not be racist but just looking for an alternative... 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #151
So they aren't racists, they just excuse Trump's racist comments. JoePhilly Dec 2015 #156
They must be "Hard working Americans, white Americans"..... Indepatriot Dec 2015 #216
What percentage... MrWendel Dec 2015 #184
Trump doesn't have policies. senz Dec 2015 #164
I hope that Sanders devotes a ton of time to this effort Gothmog Dec 2015 #68
I totally agree with you re: Sanders not crashing a Trump rally. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #76
I was worried about the Sanders supporters trying to do this Gothmog Dec 2015 #79
Agreed, totally. Thanks for saying this, because some might have tried otherwise. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #106
Regardless of potential violence it would be a mistake. RichVRichV Dec 2015 #177
Yeah, Trump's Brownshirt rallies are fucking scary! JunkyardAngel83 Dec 2015 #196
Then quit bellyaching when Sanders is compared R B Garr Dec 2015 #71
You think he can find common ground with those insane racists? JoePhilly Dec 2015 #77
On things like economic inequality, yes AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #86
LOL, now you've confirmed what has been said R B Garr Dec 2015 #96
You obviously didn't watch Bernie's speech at Liberty U AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #97
Oh, please. Who didn't watch it. Just more R B Garr Dec 2015 #109
Very interesting post and points Number23 Dec 2015 #119
So you'd welcome Trump's racists to join your movement? JoePhilly Dec 2015 #115
A subset of Trumpers are mainly just pissed-off & scared, and hate Establishment politicians 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #87
So you think lots of Trump supporters are not actually racists ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #114
Listen, we are all "racists" in a way, i.e. it's like a nasty virus 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #132
Ahhh ... so stupid racists who are too dumb to know who to blame ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #138
The snark notwithstanding, your premise is faulty. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #145
You are missing something ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #147
You are laying claim to perfect knowledge re: inner-workings of Trump fans' minds on 3 counts 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #152
You have heard his racist comments, correct? JoePhilly Dec 2015 #154
There you go again, making sweeping baseless assumptions. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #170
I'll go slow for you. JoePhilly Dec 2015 #172
It's not about "going slow", it's about baseless misleading assertions & assumptions 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #179
So you think their racism is a temporary state ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #180
I've said what I think, and stand by it. You've done likewise 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #182
This is the equivalent... MrWendel Dec 2015 #82
Is this just a coincidence, or what? 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #100
Which... MrWendel Dec 2015 #185
Fuck Trump. He doesn't 'represent' anyone except himself. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #187
So ... MrWendel Dec 2015 #188
Yes, in fact they DO have something in common 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #191
Your still deflecting... MrWendel Dec 2015 #192
You asked a question, and I gave my answer (which you didn't like) . boo hoo. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #193
I asked... MrWendel Dec 2015 #194
Trump supporters have legitimate concerns TheFarseer Dec 2015 #85
+100 Exactly. The more hate the better for some, or so it seems sometimes. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #93
they know it's her last shot and they know she's going to lose, they're desperate. bowens43 Dec 2015 #89
Sanders totally outwitted and outfoxed the Clinton camp--and they can't stand it CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #90
Very incisive observations. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #98
They are scrambling and desperate CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #124
All the various efforts LWolf Dec 2015 #128
just more Hillarian hypocrisy/shortsightedness on shameless display stupidicus Dec 2015 #94
FDR was not a socialist - on their contrary, he... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #102
Well you can always hope, can't you? senz Dec 2015 #113
This isn't about me, or about the cold war, it's about .... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #123
Does it scare you that Bernie's steadily gaining? senz Dec 2015 #131
I'm not am emotional person, and I don't scare easy.... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #139
Exactly. Bernie's hero is Eugene Debs, not FDR. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #129
Common sense would dictate making a plea to republicans, Hillary does business and deals with Trump orpupilofnature57 Dec 2015 #103
I will put here what I put in the thread... one_voice Dec 2015 #104
OK. Let's talk. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #125
You missed my point... one_voice Dec 2015 #141
funny you use Roosevelt dsc Dec 2015 #107
Here's the difference: Bernie sees the American people as people. senz Dec 2015 #117
poker chips--appeal to them one by one and cash 'em in MisterP Dec 2015 #118
Sorry, I see his supporters as apes and assholes. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #127
Very well said, senz! Duval Dec 2015 #220
Maybe HRC thought Trump would toss his voters to her when he folds... polichick Dec 2015 #121
No deary, Sanders is going for them. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #133
deary??? Now I've heard everything. lol polichick Dec 2015 #134
Wrong. Some of them are going for Sanders. senz Dec 2015 #166
ah yes, the Papen Maneuver MisterP Dec 2015 #142
Bernie will catch them when Trump falls Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2015 #163
Ah yes, the classic "guilt by association" attack.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #126
Just what we need, a bunch of ignorant racist, greedy warmongers. That's 98+% Hoyt Dec 2015 #136
Clinton, Clinton. But totally agreee. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #143
Since Trump will be dropping out. They will have somewhere to go! Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2015 #162
Add this one to the OP Lucky Luciano Dec 2015 #169
Yes. THIS^ Bernie is uniquely loaded for bear on wages & income inequality. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #173
Nice. Socialism for shareholders. Capitalism for me. raouldukelives Dec 2015 #205
It must be nice itsrobert Dec 2015 #175
And know that one or two hosts will keep your OP open, yardwork Dec 2015 #222
The Swarm needs to come up with better talking points. backscatter712 Dec 2015 #178
K&R yuiyoshida Dec 2015 #181
K&R for putting the poutrage du jour in perspective. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #186
You're most welcome BMUS. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #189
Cheers! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #190
yeah, the Hillary brigade is really embarrassing itself on this one and undermining Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #195
The horror of a Democratic Presidential candidate's trying to get Republican and Indie votes!11!11! merrily Dec 2015 #201
You know, they did not model that! Helen Borg Dec 2015 #203
They don't want Dems appealing to racists.... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #210
I wonder how many Hillary supporters "recommended" this OP? INdemo Dec 2015 #211
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #212
Amusement for me. NurseJackie Dec 2015 #214
Hillarian rage aside... malthaussen Dec 2015 #224
You know as well as I do that Bernie's ONLY referring to those Trumpers who're being duped 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #225
Locking... Spazito Dec 2015 #227
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