2016 Postmortem

Samantha

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48. He is a Democratic Socialist (at least he was for a long time)

Tue Dec 29, 2015, 02:33 AM

Dec 2015

The Socialists in Vermont distance themselves from him (well, they couldn't decide whether or not to endorse him because there are differences between the types of socialists....) Because there was no such label available in the House or Senate for such a classified person, he was labeled an Independent. The Independent caucused with the Democrats.

Bernie says he has always supported Democratic values but he goes a little farther to include the priority that government should work for all of the people, just not exclusively for the corporations and the rich.

Personally, I do not care what he calls himself; I support his ideas and believe in his integrity and that is all that concerns me. I have seen too many people label themselves Democrats over the years who turned out to be Trojan Horses.

I don't know what her point was but the above represents my understanding of things.....

Thanks for posting on my thread.

Sam

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I cannot believe what this woman just said about Sanders' supporters [View all] Samantha Dec 2015 OP

I wonder what her DU name is. arcane1 Dec 2015 #1

I was just going to post the same thing! CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #2

That is amazing Samantha Dec 2015 #5

You are too funny Samantha Dec 2015 #3

I imaggied it was something, but i couldn't imaggie dwat. Scuba Dec 2015 #12

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I think I will just Ignore this Samantha Dec 2015 #19

o_o nc4bo Dec 2015 #23

*chortle artislife Dec 2015 #26

I was just imaggie-ing AND thinking about that, as well! Divernan Dec 2015 #51

Oh, that guy. I pity him as I heard his Ferrari leaked oil on the floor of his car elevator ... Scuba Dec 2015 #52

Look out. you will draw the wrath of the Clinton Erinye down upon you. hobbit709 Dec 2015 #55

beat me to it. Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #15

LMAO! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #16

Me too (n/t) Samantha Dec 2015 #20

It's amazing how they all use the same memes. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #29

Your absolutely right, beam me up scottie Samantha Dec 2015 #36

Orders come down from above.. AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #57

First thought JackInGreen Dec 2015 #35

Well played! n/t tazkcmo Dec 2015 #38

Hahahaha.. FarPoint Dec 2015 #39

I was going to say "or she's a DUer"! cui bono Dec 2015 #50

ee! the Berniebros and the Trumpettes! oh the racism and the sexism! *faints* MisterP Dec 2015 #4

Right on point, MisterP Samantha Dec 2015 #6

this same Carrie Sheffield? MisterP Dec 2015 #10

I read the link and I believe you have scored a point Samantha Dec 2015 #28

this is what happens when you've never had to work for a living, I guess MisterP Dec 2015 #30

K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #7

Up next and introducting: The next meme o' the week! 1!!1 nc4bo Dec 2015 #8

Thank you, nc4bo Samantha Dec 2015 #9

I hope you know that nc4bo Dec 2015 #21

No offense taken, nc4bo Samantha Dec 2015 #31

But of course! Happy New Year to you too Sam! nt nc4bo Dec 2015 #32

Yep, they're trying to twist Bernie's valid point into a false equivalence arcane1 Dec 2015 #17

Of course. It's what I always expect from them anymore. nc4bo Dec 2015 #25

I know what you are saying Samantha Dec 2015 #33

They have been TRICKED into thinking their interests are different from ours! arcane1 Dec 2015 #43

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say.. one_voice Dec 2015 #11

I read your post and I thank you for your contribution to my thread Samantha Dec 2015 #13

Bernie being dumped on unfairly by the underthematrix Dec 2015 #18

They will get as good as they give (or much more) Samantha Dec 2015 #24

President Obama's "amazing team" is working underthematrix Dec 2015 #65

It was much discussed before his formal announcement many from Obama's team were anxious to join Samantha Dec 2015 #68

that's interesting. Thank you underthematrix Dec 2015 #69

I believe Goodstein is the one running online donation solicitations (among other things) Samantha Dec 2015 #70

Why not? Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #22

Marginalizing Bernie Sanders on Lawrence O'Donnell's show. How brave. pa28 Dec 2015 #27

Howard Dean was on the panel Samantha Dec 2015 #34

well, Hillary is trying to ciphon off Romney supporters, and availing herself of Willard's money Doctor_J Dec 2015 #37

I simply thought it was appallingly stupid Samantha Dec 2015 #40

Well RandySF Dec 2015 #41

LOL! WHOOOOOOOOOSH! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #42

So by your logic AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #58

Want a link to Hillary plying her wares to Rick Warren's Megachurch? Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #71

Hmmm, does anyone see a reply 41 or 42 Samantha Dec 2015 #44

Because you have the DUers that posted 41 & 42 on ignore? ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #54

Conservative pundit says stupid shit. PowerToThePeople Dec 2015 #45

I think she was going for provocative but came up Samantha Dec 2015 #46

He is a socialist but he's not a fascist like Trump. world wide wally Dec 2015 #47

He is a Democratic Socialist (at least he was for a long time) Samantha Dec 2015 #48

I think he is kind of like me. A capitalist who knows we NEED a good dose of socialism world wide wally Dec 2015 #49

Heavily regulated Capitalism with a strong focus on the commons AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #59

Sounds about right to me Samantha Dec 2015 #64

Bernie isn't trying to appeal fredamae Dec 2015 #53

This is a very thoughtful post Samantha Dec 2015 #66

The hate coming from some people is rooted in ignorance AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #56

Or she reads the news. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #60

So you know who you are endorsing here, a wee quote from Carrie: Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #72

I'm ok with your assumption. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #73

Gee . . . I wonder who she supports. Vinca Dec 2015 #61

She's a teabagger, and yet sounds just like the Hillarians Doctor_J Dec 2015 #62

Like I would ever support Trump. LWolf Dec 2015 #63

I found this comment personally offensive Samantha Dec 2015 #67