Intimidation: The Only Thing Bernie Sanders’ Supporters Actually Do Well

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Intimidation: The Only Thing Bernie Sanders’ Supporters Actually Do Well
Despite their many shortcomings, Berners are kinda good at hate mail
By Jon Reinish • 05/18/16 3:02pm

Over the last week, I received a flood of what can only be described as hate mail… for the first time since sixth grade. All stem from several pieces published that are critical of Senator Bernie Sanders, his presidential campaign’s messaging and tactics—and the overall demeanor of his supporters. All come from my perspective as a Democrat and a progressive onlooker. Much like the Beyhive, which descends with fury on any rumored Becky with the good hair, the Berners also lash out, unhinged, on any perceived heretic to dares question their prophetic candidate or his place in the race.

It’s been quite a wake-up call.

Among the ugliest? “Jon Reinish deserves to watch his children die of brain cancer. We all know you media bastards are trying to colour the race and you will be remembered.”

Um, wow.

http://observer.com/2016/05/intimidation-the-only-thing-bernie-sanders-supporters-actually-do-well/

[Cha]

1. Super ********!

[liberal N proud]

2. True!

And we get a lot of that here on DU!

[Her Sister]

3. "Is obvious... that the Sanders campaign requires an urgent remedial course on basic civics lessons"

Similar idea. And while, to be clear, the two situations are totally unrelated and I’m not literally equating the two, what is obvious is that the Sanders campaign requires an urgent remedial course on basic civics lessons.

In politics, words matter. Campaigns should know this, particularly those for President. Especially knowing that our politics are pitched on the best of days, and endgames—such as the one the Sanders campaign currently finds itself in, and not a minute too soon—get emotional, candidates have responsibilities to recognize that they are powerful figures, occupy a bully pulpit and exert influence. They need to conduct themselves as such. Mr. Sanders and his campaign have not.

Yes, leaders need to be leaders! I guess the campaigns show us their leadership skills and styles! So, in a way BS deserves his supporters!

[beachbumbob]

4. Splitting supporters is THE only way trump wins...how many

will fall for it is left to see...I'm hoping sanders support care not to have trump destroy our country...