Bird lands on Sanders's podium in Portland

[w4rma]

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Source: The Hill

Portland literally “put a bird on it” at a Bernie Sanders rally in Oregon on Monday.

A bird landed on the Democratic presidential candidate's podium during his speech, and the crowd went wild.

“That bird really is a dove asking us for world peace,” Sanders said.

The “put a bird on it” slogan was made famous by the sketch comedy show “Portlandia.”

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/274348-bird-lands-on-sanders-podium-in-portland

[jillan]

1. That is amazing :) Of all the people in that room, that bird went to say hi to Bernie.

Makes me smile.

[tomm2thumbs]

96. and it is Easter weekend

I'm no longer religious but recollection brought this to mind - Job 12: 7


"But ask the animals,
and they will teach you,
or the birds in the sky,
and they will tell you..."



just on a prose level, I appreciate the sentiment

[jillan]

109. Wow! I am not a religious person either but that was profound.

[tomm2thumbs]

177. sometimes a sign is a sign

hopefully the smallest of forces can move mountains!

[Mike__M]

137. Thanks (n/t)

[Duppers]

178. Aww. This animal loving atheist is touched

by that.

Thank you for posting.

[questionseverything]

181. animals have a sense of people

they can feel a kind and gentle spirit

[polly7]

183. Yes, they absolutely can. nt.

[840high]

103. Made me smile, too

[roguevalley]

111. the crowd is joyous to watch

[grasswire]

146. I was there!

The feeling in the crowd was harmony, freedom from any notion of bigotry, hatred, vulgarity.

It was something else.

[NJCher]

191. how wonderful

that you could have that experience.



Cher

[Duval]

110. Me, too. Even gave me a brief pleasant chill. nt

[KPN]

113. It was amazing.

I was lucky enough to be there today with my daughter. As Bernie said, it was symbolic! And then he said the bit about the dove. What he actually said was something about it being symbolic, and then "that bird was really a dove" .... It was pretty neat. The bird sat on the podium for a good 10-15 seconds.

Do you have an idea how big the MODA Center is? Seating Capacity = just shy of 20,000. What are the chances?

[tomm2thumbs]

168. the law of attraction no doubt

there are no accidents

[jpak]

2. Looks like a goldfinch

n/t

[jtuck004]

27. Yellow-breasted Revolutionary Goldfinch. I'll never look at them the same again. n/t

[zentrum]

54. LOL.

Animals always know who has good vibes.

[ChiciB1]

157. The REVOLUTION Just Got WINGS! n/t

[Ned_Devine]

3. Awesome!

[Enrique]

4. why do birds suddenly appear...

[Viva_La_Revolution]

15. yes! lol

[blm]

44. heheheh….

good one

[Jackilope]

101. ..... just like me, they long to see ...

Bern as President ....🎶

[Stevepol]

117. During Castro's speech following the revolution,

a white dove flew I believe to his shoulder. I remember seeing a film of the event on TV. Somebody else who saw this and knows what speech it was fill me in. Another bird checking out an important step forward for another country. And Bernie was right. "There is symbolism here!"

[Gregorian]

5. I was on that channel. We were having a blast.

I don't think many people heard it, but just as the bird was flying away, Bernie said "No more wars!".

[hopemountain]

186. wonderful to hear this detail

affirming bernie's statement.

[Octafish]

6. Peacemakers at Work.

Wow!

[Fozzledick]

7. Clearly an omen from the Heavens!

[greymouse]

8. Is that a closed place

Was the bird trapped inside? Sometimes with high ceilings they get in and can't figure out how to get out.

[Lorien]

11. Probably. I always see them inside Costco and Lowes, but they

never get that close to people!

[tblue37]

42. Little guy has probably gotten used to people who give him handouts. When I visited my daughter in

Washington, D.C., some years ago and we ah breakfast at a little outdoor cafe, we could barely eat with all the little birds who came to out table demanding handouts. They realize pretty quickly in such a situation that people won't hurt them--but will feed them.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

65. You're right. The little moocher was attracted to the socialist....

[w4rma]

29. Moda Center Portland

http://www.fantasticword.com/video/1157/

[forest444]

9. Aww.

In Italy (and many other places) tradition has it that when a bird lingers around you like that, it's the soul of someone who just passed away and wanted to see you one last time.

Whether it's true, who can say. But I can tell you that's been the case in my experience a number of times (grandma, a close friend, a dear neighbor, etc).

So whoever you are, watch over our friend Bernie. And God speed.

[farleftlib]

24. Yes, I believe this too

I've had similar visitations. I also believe birds are messengers from the other side as well as souls of the departed. I've asked my grandma to send me a bird as a sign when I'm on the right path. I think she has spoken.

[forest444]

30. God bless your grandma.

A great lady, no doubt.

[farleftlib]

43. Thank you so much for your kind words

She passed right before Bush Jr. got elected. I still miss her so much but I feel her presence from time to time and I believe she is watching over us. She was definitely one of a kind.

[CentralMass]

90. Yes.

[Duval]

127. I believe this, too. nt

[Lorien]

10. Mother Nature's tiny messenger sent to endorse Bernie!

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The wild things know those with the kindest hearts and the wisest souls. That little bird looked in his eyes to say "you are our best hope!"

[Zira]

39. +10000

[tex-wyo-dem]

92. you just managed to put a tear in my eye...:)eom

[desmiller]

12. K & R for Nature's Endorsement.

[MorningFrog]

13. Bernie is the environmentally sane choice

Bernie is so obviously the right choice for a better chance at an environmentally sustainable future.

Even the birds are endorsing him!

[alcibiades_mystery]

14. Didn't a dove land on Castro's shoulder in his first speech after the revolution?

[JonLeibowitz]

17. Classy.

[alcibiades_mystery]

45. ...

[Viva_La_Revolution]

19. this was not a caged bird

As was the one that landed on castro, among several released at once.

Clinton aides are probably frantically googling "where to rent caged doves" right now

[greymouse]

46. Viva

ah, ha ha ha ha

[alcina]

50. If they find them

You just know one's gonna poop on her during a speech, and then Trump will made a commercial out of it.

[me b zola]

142. Being pooped on by a bird is a sign of good luck

...at least in some cultures

[hopemountain]

188. a bird pooped on my arm on the way

to a job interview - and i did get the job

[me b zola]

189. Ya see!

Good news indeed. Congrats on the job!

[stillwaiting]

16. "No More Wars!" K&R. nt

[moonbeam23]

18. What a GREAT omen!!

According to esoteric lore, birds are connected to the angelic kingdom and are their messengers...

The universe is trying to tell us something...

[safeinOhio]

20. A sign from God

someone get a hold of Michele Bachmann and find out what it means.

[FlatBaroque]

21. I respect the opinion of that bird

and I think we need this man as our President.

[desmiller]

25. Let's do that bird a favor and make it happen.

[FlatBaroque]

34. Working hard for it

[liberalnarb]

22. Peacebird.

[Helen Borg]

23. And the crowd went crazy!!!

[grasswire]

153. Yes we did.

I was there. It was unforgettable.

[SamKnause]

161. I am so very happy for you.

It sounds like you had a wonderful time.

I can't imagine what it is like to be there.

I cry just watching from home.

He is an amazing man.

His supporters are amazing people.

So much love and unity.

Have a wonderful evening.

[grasswire]

163. I cried a little, yes.

Not at the bird moment, but while looking around at the crowd responses to him. One might think it was like an old-timey revival meeting at moments. People would just pop up and holler and dance. Laughter and love in the air.

[Equinox Moon]

26. What a gift!

A gift of grace!!!!

[Omaha Steve]

28. Weather Report - Birdland

[yourpaljoey]

32. great song

[packman]

31. The Holy Spirit?

[FlatBaroque]

33. #FeelTheBird #BirdieSanders #BirdieBro /

[monicaangela]

35. Wow!!

In that crowd with all of that noise, that tiny bird flew right to Bernie at the podium, stopped for a minute and then flew away.
Even nature knows who the best candidate is in this race. Wonderful!!!

[Cobalt Violet]

36. even the birds are feeling the bern!

[1monster]

37. The other day, a Facebook post told about how a poster asked God

who s/he should vote for. The poster said that about five minutes later a single cloud floated by. S/He posted a photo of the cloud. It was shaped like a fringe of Bernie's hair (like the one below without the glasses).

I showed it to my DH and he said, "Wow! Even God is voting for this guy!"

I can't wait to show him this video!

?format=2500w

[liberal N proud]

38. Canary in the coal mine?

Trying to tell BS it's time to get out?


Life for an actual canary in a coal mine could be described in three words: "short but meaningful." Early coal mines did not feature ventilation systems, so legend has it that miners would bring a caged canary into new coal seams. Canaries are especially sensitive to methane and carbon monoxide, which made them ideal for detecting any dangerous gas build-ups. As long as the bird kept singing, the miners knew their air supply was safe. A dead canary signaled an immediate evacuation.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

59. not a canary.. goldfinch or sparrow

Both good omens

[3catwoman3]

78. Goldfinches are also...

...known as wild canaries, IIRC.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

89. ssstttrrreeeeeeeettttcchhh!

Feel better now?

[tomm2thumbs]

66. thanks, I just was reminded to donate to Bernie's campaign by your remark - hats off to you

In fact, it was almost like you donated as I wouldn't have done it now except for your comment, so Bernie thanks you.

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforbernie

for those that want to donate as well

[Duval]

114. Thanks for the reminder. We will, too. nt

[tomm2thumbs]

115. everytime

someone puts a snarky comment on a positive thread, I go donate

it puts a smile on my face to see their attacks because I know it means bucks to bernie and lets me drop their wasted rhetoric off where it belongs

[liberal N proud]

129. Your money would be better spent on a boat

[JonLeibowitz]

139. Indeed, with Hillarys pro-oil pro-fracking policies

Sea levels will be rising worldwide.

Thanks for reminding me to donate.

[Sweet Freedom]

187. ...

[TheBlackAdder]

192. I'll ignore the unsavory metaphor to a Jew getting gassed. nt

[colorado_ufo]

40. That was a loud, scary environment for a bird!

He landed in a place that felt peaceful. I like to think that this little bird was sent to give Bernie hope and strength. This has been an arduous campaign, and for someone Bernie's age to do so well has been astounding. I hope he will be my President!

[PufPuf23]

41. Saint Bernie of Portlandia. kr

[Lorien]

131. "Put a bird on it!" and Portland did!

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/03/bernie_sanders_put_a_bird_on_it.html

[PufPuf23]

136. Yeap. Thanks for article.

I worked in Portland from 1987 to 1993, specifically in The American Bank Building on Pioneer Square, and later worked and lived in Corvallis from 1994 to 1998.

Good part of the world. I miss Powell's Books.

[Lorien]

47. Nature has a different opinion of Trump!

the wild things always know: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2015/dec/10/donald-trump-attacked-by-american-bald-eagle-video

[forest444]

55. ^ Thread winna!

[Autumn Colors]

79. I like this work of art better ....

... granted, it's a mashup of 2 clips.

[forest444]

87. Yooge!

I want these two up on the debate stage in October!

Please, and thank you.

[pacalo]

99. Stolen!

bernie+stops+trump

[jpak]

107. LOLOLOL!!!111

[Lorien]

128. Lol! Bernie protects your fries from greedy billionaires!

[Land of Enchantment]

144. +1,000,000,000 nt

[hopemountain]

190. lol! that's great! nt

[jwirr]

167. I thought of Trumps eagle also. I don't think his was a good

omen.

The little bird with Bernie is a giver of hope.

[renate]

108. perfect!

[CoffeeCat]

48. Poultry in motion (nt)

[longship]

52. DUzy!

Here it is:

[Lorien]

49. I was wondering how the Clintonistas would spin this beautiful moment into something ugly

They had to work hard at it, but somehow they did it. smh

[FlatBaroque]

53. #BirdieBro ?

[jalan48]

122. Oh yeah!

[Lorien]

130. Totally!

[Lorien]

51. Ironic that it lands on his podium while the ticker beneath says "Hillary is a hawk!...

Regime change helped create ISIS." and then Bernie says There's some symbolism here. No more wars!"

[Gregorian]

62. I totally missed that. Unbelieveable.

[Lorien]

77. This is also interesting:

Symbolic Meaning Of the Sparrow

As a worker, the sparrow teaches us to be vigilant, hard-working, and productive. In the wild, these birds are constantly working to ensure the comfort in their lives, collecting food and gathering. If we want to live happy and bountiful lives, the sparrow animal guide stresses the need for us to keep from being idle. We must work for what we want. By accomplishing things that we can be proud of, we will also continue to boost our self-esteem and sense of worth.The sparrow symbolism are also a wonderful symbol of protection and communal involvement, as they achieve their power through strength of numbers. Sparrows are not independent birds, but that is not to say that they are desperate or needy. On the contrary, these birds can be fierce in their own little way. They care very deeply for their community, and thus see the benefits of working together for common causes. The members of the clan teach each other to cooperate and evenly share responsibilities – something that we could all learn a lot from.

Sparrow Associated Traits
Powerful, Productive, Friendly, Persistent, Integrity, Simplicity, Caring, Creativity, Vigilant, Communal, Empowerment


http://www.sunsigns.org/sparrow-animal-totem-symbolism-meanings/

[Gregorian]

170. How appropriate.

Now I'm freaking out. That Bird had the Bern.

[polly7]

180. Sparrows can be very fierce ... I watch them every spring go after, in groups, hawks who

are circling in the air over their nests in the trees. Three, four or more tiny little sparrows trying to chase them off .... and they usually do.

[tomm2thumbs]

88. OMG - missed that as well

[Duppers]

175. Wow! Highlighting the contrast.

Good catch, Lorien.

[bkkyosemite]

56. When I saw this I thought that lil bird is a messager to say you will be the next President!

[tk2kewl]

145. i know who i'm voting for, because a little birdie told me

[ejbr]

57. Amazing!!!!!! N/T

[bulloney]

58. I like a speaker who can think and speak on the fly - no pun intended.

Unlike people like Reagan who couldn't go to the restroom without a cue card telling him when, where and how much.

Or W, who embarrassed the nation about every time he attempted to speak off-script.

[Lorien]

60. "Put a bird on it!" and Portland did!

[Not Sure]

72. That was my first thought!

[ananda]

61. That was cool!

And doesn't Sanders have a great smile!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

81. The media likes to portray him as a curmudgeon....

This helps to show he's something more than their stereotype.

[libdem4life]

149. Ii noticed both photos...his jolly laugh, but the tenderness was there

when he looked at the bird. Both amazing photos.

[SCVDem]

63. You couldn't write a better script.

I love the look on Bernie's face!

And the crowd goes wild!

[tomm2thumbs]

64. another view LOL

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[Joe Shlabotnik]

67. Watching Sanders,

its obvious that he was both honored and touched by this very special and unique moment.

[c588415]

68. lucky the bird wasnt a seagull.They are known for shittin up all over everything and everyone.

Clinton has my vote;nevertheless, if Sanders wins, then he has my vote in the GE

[arlington.mass]

69. Hillary's would be a crow

Or a vulture

If this little bird landed on her podium one of her aides would run in and smash it

[shireen]

76. Crows and vultures are very cool birds

Crows are extraordinarily intelligent and beautiful creatures. Vultures are nature's cleanup crew. So if you're associating them with Hillary, I'd take it as a compliment.

Yeah, I'm a birder and I get a little defensive when people start insulting crows.

[a la izquierda]

171. Me too.

I love crows and ravens. I want a bird book and some binoculars for my birthday.

[Duckfan]

179. To the Chinese, crows are thought of as a sign of bad luck.

[MFM008]

70. maybe a sign from

the God people dont believe much in around here?

[Chakaconcarne]

71. God wants Burnie to win

Isn't that obvious.

[mountain grammy]

73. Good sign.. Peace!

[shireen]

74. female house sparrow?

I found a hi-res video at

Saw two wing bars.
finch-like bill
Striping pattern on sides.

Edited to add: someone else suggested house finch, and I think he's right. Something about the wing feathers looked odd for a house sparrow. I'm such a bad birder.

[Lorien]

97. More symbolism:

The sparrow is also the symbol of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals; "for the sparrow is humble yet beloved by God."

St. Francis is who the current Pope (who shares many of Bernie's views) is named after.

[Ino]

105. My first thought, a goldfinch...

still wearing its winter plumage?

[Ino]

151. On second thought... a female house finch?

[cpwm17]

165. I think you're right.

female House Finch

[shireen]

172. aha! streaking on the breast ...

clear in that photo. I've been going nuts trying to ID it from its back! First time i saw it was on low-res video and it looked like a junco. On a HD video, I saw two wing bars and finch-like pale bill. So I assumed female house sparrow but something wasn't right about the wing feathers on the back. On another FB post, i saw someone ID it as a house finch. That's when I hit myself on the head.

Bad birder. Bad bad birder.

[Lorien]

75. Symbolic Meaning Of the Sparrow

As a worker, the sparrow teaches us to be vigilant, hard-working, and productive. In the wild, these birds are constantly working to ensure the comfort in their lives, collecting food and gathering. If we want to live happy and bountiful lives, the sparrow animal guide stresses the need for us to keep from being idle. We must work for what we want. By accomplishing things that we can be proud of, we will also continue to boost our self-esteem and sense of worth.The sparrow symbolism are also a wonderful symbol of protection and communal involvement, as they achieve their power through strength of numbers. Sparrows are not independent birds, but that is not to say that they are desperate or needy. On the contrary, these birds can be fierce in their own little way. They care very deeply for their community, and thus see the benefits of working together for common causes. The members of the clan teach each other to cooperate and evenly share responsibilities – something that we could all learn a lot from.

Sparrow Associated Traits
Powerful, Productive, Friendly, Persistent, Integrity, Simplicity, Caring, Creativity, Vigilant, Communal, Empowerment



http://www.sunsigns.org/sparrow-animal-totem-symbolism-meanings/

[PoliticalMalcontent]

94. Thanks.

[Plainsman1]

80. albatross?

[Duppers]

173. Not nice.

[dchill]

82. K&R!

[C Moon]

83. WOO HOO! That was AMAZING!

[msongs]

84. an F35 would be more appropriate nt

[SunSeeker]

133. Indeed. nt

[cry baby]

85. I love that Bernie is so amused. His smile and laughter

made my day. What an incredible natural event.

[Mike__M]

134. Is it too much to imagine that

this moment may mark the turning point in this election cycle?
I imagine the video going viral--more so than any other image of the election-- and millions of people seeing Bernie's true character for the first time. We supporters know it, but how many others only know Bernie from the negative caricature they see in the media?
If it is a turning point in the election, then it is also a turning point in history.

[grasswire]

164. gee, I hope so

There was never a more authentic moment in American politics. I was there. It was astounding.

[tomm2thumbs]

86. Such a fun moment -- and that bird will be the talk of the weekend

Meanwhile, GOP candidates are flipping each other the bird

[PoliticalMalcontent]

91. Bernie Sanders is so damn inspirational. Regardless of whatever happens this election

he is the right person to get people engaged in politics again. The democratic party should be thanking him.

What a guy.

[DawgHouse]

93. Cute!

[jtuck004]

98. Hillary, not to be outdone, and to show she has always been a "bird" of the people, has announced a

live turkey giveaway, 1000 to be dropped from a helicopter into a shopping center in Portland...

[Lorien]

102. Did you notice the ticker on the bottom of the screen when the bird is on the podium?

it shows a quote about Hillary being a "hawk" who helped create ISIS, and seconds later Bernie talks about peace and says "no more wars!"

[jtuck004]

104. After someone (you?) pointed it out, yeah. Sad, the irony. n/t

[yurbud]

100. this doesn't look like a guy who thinks he's losing or just making a point with his campaign

[greymouse]

120. yet another post guaranteeing Bernie supporters will sit back

and not vote for Hillary if she is the nominee. But they do their candidate credit; she laughs at people dying, so her supporters come in here and try to crap on a beautiful moment. Repulsive human beings, all.

[TheBlackAdder]

147. You know, I was going to make an "Assholes can't stop being assholes!" comment, but why anymore?

.


It's just like walking down a city street, sooner or later another one appears right in front of you.


.

[Darb]

185. Yet another post

threatening a pout. Are you completely blind? Do you not see post after post after post attacking Hillary on this board?

WTF?

Man, you guys are really fragile. Toughen up.

[chwaliszewski]

126. You're not gonna ruin this moment

You sound just as bitter as the candidate you're backing. Go stew in your bile elsewhere.

[yurbud]

132. well played but fail

[Nightjock]

148. That was not nice Politicub

in fact it was very mean.

[libdem4life]

154. The one where he's laughing, or just smiling. You wish...not happening.n/t

[Duppers]

174. Go piss somewhere else. nt

People like you make it more difficult for us Bernie supporters to support Hillary in the general election.

[whistler162]

106. Well I guess that proves Hillary Supporters are right

Bernie is for the birds! Or maybe someone flipped him the bird. Just as long as it isn't a bird of paradise and tries to fly up his nose.

[Blue Owl]

116. Wings of desire...

[kentauros]

118. X T C - My Bird Performs

[AxionExcel]

119. If that had happened to a Repube candidate, they would have tortured the bird

or stomped it.

Or had their RepubliGoons rough it up.

[AlbertCat]

123. If that had happened to a Repube candidate,

4/5ths of the crowd would have pulled their guns out and shot it to pieces.... then laughed.



Probably would have shot each other and the candidate as well. "Murcia! fuck yeah!"

[maindawg]

152. If that happened

It would be on the news.

[Duval]

124. That was an amazing moment.

I wish I could have been there. Thanks, w4rma, for the post. I can tune into the "spiritual/symbolic" message with ease.

[SusanCalvin]

125. Oh, that made me smile! nt

[billhicks76]

135. Sign From God

[PufPuf23]

138. I hope this video clip goes around the world.

Stop the wars.

[SoapBox]

140. It gave me goosebumps!

I was watching a live feed...and could not believe it, when it came up on the podium.

As others have said...maybe I should be gett'n some religion.

[longship]

141. Bernie doesn't need to give Hillary the bird.

The bird did it itself.

Both the bird and Bernie are a class act. Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton is not. She just gives us all the metaphoric bird.

[Lizzie Poppet]

159. Can you just imagine...

...if that had been Hillary?

Hillary: I think we've got somebody saying [something] here, have you? "Chirp?"

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Okay fine, we'll talk about it.

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Well, can I talk, and then maybe you can listen to what I say. Fine. Thank you very much.

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Do you want to hear the facts or do you just want to talk?

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Now, back to the issues.

[billhicks76]

143. Only Animals Visit Hillary Are Rats From Wall St

[Odin2005]

150. Even the animals support Bernie!!!

[basselope]

155. God has officially taken credit for sending the bird!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodLordAbove/posts/1654550851299278

[ChiciB1]

156. What An Amazing Moment! The Little Bird That Could!

GO BERNIE, thousands and thousands of people and now a message from a bird!

This moment may go down in history! Best picture of any rally so far!

[retrowire]

158. If this were Hillary...

"Okay, I would like to get back to the issues, that are important to me."

[Lizzie Poppet]

160. Here's the full transcript:

Hillary: I think we've got somebody saying [something] here, have you? "Chirp?"

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Okay fine, we'll talk about it.

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Well, can I talk, and then maybe you can listen to what I say. Fine. Thank you very much.

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Do you want to hear the facts or do you just want to talk?

BirdieBro: Chirp!

Hillary: Now, back to the issues.

[retrowire]

162. lmao. nt

[deutsey]

169. K&R

[Luminous Animal]

176. ….

[Fantastic Anarchist]

182. Here ya go ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027715899

[harun]

184. Anointed one