Bernie is flying to Europe for a 10 min speech.Has he thought about teleconferencing (or even Skype)

[hill2016]

it's the 21st century now.

[RiverLover]

1. Man, you guys are jealous.

Its just sad.

[GummyBearz]

18. Haha dont you know?

If he only speaks for 10 minutes they think he will only make ~$11K instead of the $225K for an hour!!

[Jackie Wilson Said]

29. From a pure campaign standpoint it is the wrong thing to do at this time, but when

I said that to my friend who also supports Bernie he said:

"The god endorsement, is pretty important"



He has god on his side now!

[RiverLover]

33. Well, God does seem to prefer Bernie.

[Octafish]

35. It's like a sign.

[noiretextatique]

73. +1000

[Jackie Wilson Said]

37. Knowing what I know about god and Bernie, you might be right.

[Cali_Democrat]

42. God prefers Bernie because a bird landed on his podium?

Good lawd....

[noiretextatique]

72. Is this today's talking point?

A political miscalculation? It will not hurt him in any way, and most definitely help him. That is the problem, for some.

[Jackie Wilson Said]

78. Ridiculous attack of me, a Bernie voter. It is an obvservation that I think most

attuned political folks agree with.

What is it with certain folks around here who cant talk to you without attacking you?

[noiretextatique]

81. Whatever

You sure post like a Hillary supporter. As I said: it will be a plus for him. That's why there is so such furious spinning.

[Jackie Wilson Said]

83. I post like someone who supports whoever the candidate is, and someone who

doesn't give two shits about the party, as well.

I post like someone who has been around long enough to know how much damage the right is capable of.

[RiverLover]

90. ...but do you know the damage the right can do from within the Democratic Party while

pretending to be Democrats?

[Buzz Clik]

53. It's not like Clinton has never addressed an international audience. Sanders ... this is Yuge.

[Human101948]

54. Pretty much only when they paid...

$153 million in Bill and Hillary Clinton speaking fees, documented

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/05/politics/hillary-clinton-bill-clinton-paid-speeches/

[Buzz Clik]

57. Yeah, Sanders likes to stay home. Even beyond the paid engagements, HRC is well traveled and...

... internationally known.

[Human101948]

62. She will be even better known and loved when she gets control of the military...

"We came, we saw, he died," she joked when told of news reports of Qaddafi's death by an aide in between formal interviews.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/clinton-on-qaddafi-we-came-we-saw-he-died/

It’s worth remembering that while Clinton infamously voted to invade Iraq, of course, she was also notably trigger-happy during her time at the State Department. These days, you’re more likely to hear about Benghazi when the topic of Clinton and Libya comes up, but far more important was the key role she played in pushing for intervention there in the first place.

http://www.salon.com/2015/09/10/what_hillary_clinton_wants_you_to_forget_her_disastrous_record_as_a_war_hawk/

And so it goes.

[Buzz Clik]

65. You think I just arrived at DU and didn't see all that shit? Try to stay on topic.

[Human101948]

69. Yes, Ms. Schoolmarm....

I promise never to do it again.

[840high]

88. She talks to God daily - how

much does she charge God?

[Marr]

70. Yeah-- they're blowing me away with this stuff.

It's like something from junior high school.

[noiretextatique]

74. Really...so petty and ridiculous eom

[LondonReign2]

80. Deep thinking isn't exactly amongst their collective strong suits

[2pooped2pop]

2. You seem very concerned

Try to relax.

[polly7]

3. ........

[Armstead]

4. Fail and flail

[Sky Masterson]

5. It still stings don't it.

That the Vatican sees Bernie in a better light than the Iraq War promoter that is running against him.

[Avalux]

6. Worried about a pic of Bernie and the Pope are you? I would be too. n/t

[Tarc]

26. I wouild be worried too, as it would indicate that there is an impostor afoot

Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, will visit the Greek island of Lesbos next week...

The Greek government issued a note saying the pope and patriarch would be visiting Lesbos on April 14-15 along with Athens Archbishop Ieronymos, and that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras would join them.

Sanders visit to Vatican sows confusion

The conference, organized by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, will be held on April 15 — just days before the crucial New York primary, in which Sanders is hoping to upset his rival Hillary Clinton in her home state.

Whoopsie!

[NWCorona]

48. Your facts are out of date

[Tarc]

50. Really? Do tell.

Pope Francis Will Visit Greece to Support Refugees: 'Extremely Attentive to Suffering'

That's from yesterday.

[NWCorona]

51. From your link

"Greek church authorities recently approved plans for Pope Francis to visit the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday, April 16 "

[Tarc]

56. Unless the Vatican has teleporters, it takes some time to travel, bro

All indications thus far have been that the Pope will be elsewhere, and not attending this conference.

[frylock]

60. The flight time from Rome, Italy to Athens, Greece is:

1 hour, 49 minutes

[Tarc]

63. And he will still be gone on the 15th

No photo op to deliver you the Catholic vote, sorry. (as if Catholics are that easily swayed anyways)

[frylock]

64. And you're still woefully uninformed.

Bookmarking for when Bernie meets with the Pope.

[NWCorona]

67. How long do you think travel time takes?

I've flown from Athens to Rome and it was under 5 hrs and the flight time was less than half that.

No one is saying he will be at the conference. But he will be in the Vatican on the 15th when Bernie lands. It also looks like his schedule was changed from the dates you listed for a reason.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. This Vatican thing really has your panties in a twist, doesn't it?

How many times have you posted about it in the last couple of days? It must really stick in your craw. Maybe you'd feel a little less butthurt about it if he brought back a souvenir:

[Armstead]

22. Panties?...That's sexist heh-heh

(Just in case)

[Else You Are Mad]

8. Why would he do that?

He was invited and should attend. Hillary supposed are really starting to reach the bottom of the barrel regarding this non-issue.

[Nanjeanne]

9. ...

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[kennetha]

10. So he actually gets to speak?

[MineralMan]

11. Well, I suppose he could do that.

It's more dramatic, though, to fly over there to do it and makes it seem much more important. I still don't see how it makes sense, though, with the election in NY looming. But, it's Bernie's decision, not mine.

It's a good thing, though, that speeches aren't required to be in Latin any longer, probably.

[jmg257]

15. San Francisco to peddle influence, or the Vatican to speak re: economic issues...yeah tough call!

For some.

[NorthCarolina]

24. The Vatican doesn't pay $2700 for attendance though. nt

[jmg257]

31. Or $353,000 like Hillary and the Clooneys are charging.

Influence is expensive.

[NorthCarolina]

34. Wonder what they'll be serving for a 350K dinner

besides a load of bullshit.

[jmg257]

36. LOL! Better be some damn tasty lobsters for that much coin! With Rice-a-roni, the SF treat! nt

[Lucinda]

38. Fundraising for Democratic races is hardly peddling influence

I take it you are ne to the party...

[jmg257]

39. Nope - also not new to money in politics. No worries #ImWith$$$.

[Lucinda]

43. I'll take a candidate that works hard to elect others in an effort to move the country forward

over one that does nothing for anyone but his colleagues any day of the week.

[jmg257]

46. I understand your position. At his point, I am more about seeing the status quo change.

AT least taking a shot.

Cheers!

[MineralMan]

40. As I said, it's Bernie's decision, not mine.

He's still going to have to do a red-eye flight to make it in time after the NY debate. It's going to be tight, really, time-wise.

It's an honor, of course, to be asked to respond to a paper at this conference. No question about that. If I were running for President, though, I'd have taken a pass on it, this close to a primary of the importance of NY. It wouldn't have been a priority for me, given the travel issues and the debate.

Rome is 6 hours ahead of NYC. Flight time is 8 hours minimum, plus time to get from the airport to the location of the conference. He's truly going to have to leave the debate and get on a plane as soon as possible to make it there on time. He'll probably need a helicopter to the airport in NYC and maybe one in Rome as well. Further, I don't think there are any scheduled flights available at the time required. That presents more issues.

He can make it, but I'm not sure a 10-minute response to a paper presented there warrants the visit. I looked at the schedule. Logistically, it's a tight situation. Good luck to him.

I don't care whether he goes or not, frankly. It doesn't affect me in any way. I'm just an observer at this point, waiting to see who I'll be voting for in November. Either Democratic candidate will get my vote.

[jmg257]

45. At least its not before the debate...remember Nixon vs JFK? Bernie is not a young man!

[NorthCarolina]

12. Seriously, why do you care? mt

[Nanjeanne]

13. I keep thinking I'll put them on ignore . . . but then I think I'll miss all this fun!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

16. LOL, same here.

My finger hovers over the Ignore button, but then I think, no, this one's way too much fun. Performance art, almost.

[NorthCarolina]

21. I've never put anyone on ignore on this site.

Not sure what the benefit of doing that is.

[Nanjeanne]

47. Some of the endless threads and posts are not even worth reading for amusement. Doesn't clutter up

my mind - or make my blood pressure go up

[Blue_In_AK]

49. This one stays.

He cracks me up to the point where I almost think his posts are satire, kind of like Third Way Manny, although not as clever.

[jmg257]

14. A speech?!? So this "obscure conference" will now get national coverage as Bernie speaks about

economic injustice, while Clinton photo oped at $$$ dinners w/hollywood glams.


Priceless.

[kennetha]

17. conference closed to the public

doubt they will allow media into the room.

it's a serious academic conference, with only 30 invited participants.

sure they won't let Bernie turn it into a media circus.

[CalvinballPro]

19. Sadners will only offer to Skype if it's AIPAC on the line.

Remember when he "boycotted the AIPAC meeting" when they wouldn't let him give the speech he'd prepared by video?

[Wilms]

20. He did think of it.

But when he realized how upset you'd be if he flew to Italy, he decided to go.

I have no idea why the Sanders campaign is out to piss you off, but it is what it is.

[jillan]

23. Did this keep you up all weekend? You've been ranting about this for 3 days.

Hope you got some rest, some fresh air and had a few laughs over the weekend and didn't spend the entire weekend fuming about Bernie.

[DebDoo]

25. Bernie's speaking! Bernie's speaking!

That's all I took away from this post. Thanks so much for letting me know, I hadn't heard yet!

[rachacha]

27. How to deal with envy

[jberryhill]

28. Are you serious?

I've had 15 minute speaking slots at conferences further away than Italy. It's not just about the speaking slot, but the notion of someone being engaged in work other than being elected is, I'm sure, difficult for some to understand.

[bjo59]

30. Oh, for god's sake. Let it go.

[DrDan]

32. of course not - he will be meeting with the Pope as well as speaking

saw it on the View

[pangaia]

41. That is a really creative one. I AM impressd.

There is also Viber, Wechat, Whatsapp, Kakao Talk,,, FB Messenger..

[anotherproletariat]

44. Don't give them any ideas...being absent from the campaign trail for 2 days is great for us! nt

[Buzz Clik]

52. Maybe just a tweet:

It was save everyone involved a lot of time.

[oasis]

55. Good time for Bernie and Jane to sort through their income tax papers.

[frylock]

58. You know who ISN'T flying to Europe for a 10 min speech?

This is killing you guys! You just can't let it go.

[Bjornsdotter]

59. Hmmm let me think

....who could that be?

[wendylaroux]

61. which is how H should give her rallies,

less embarrassment,no one can see when 50 people show up.

[larkrake]

66. To show the world not all Pres candidates are corrupt, or hawks, or liars

or radically insane. They dont know him. If he becomes Pres, the world needs to know him. He isnt there for 10 min and leave,he is dining, mixing, forming friendships and making contacts with like minded leaders. Teleconferencing is very impersonal. Bernie in person seduces frustrated people, gives hope and a glimpse into sincerity.

[cyberswede]

68. Interacting with attendees at conferences is one way to learn about things from others' perspectives

It's not just about speaking.

[Marr]

71. Embarrassingly desperate and petty. /nt

[Puglover]

75. I am surprised that I can see

this OP without the aid of a microscope.

[Vinca]

76. Why do you care?

It would seem to help your candidate if he's not in New York campaigning. Except, of course, for the possibility of live coverage from Rome. Fingers crossed.

[Cobalt Violet]

77. And you're flying right to my ignore list once and for all!

Enjoy your flight!

[Eleanors38]

79. Like teleconferencing someones Gold Sacks fund-raiser?

[northernsouthern]

82. Best post ever!

Come to think of it why does he even go to his rallies, when not just teleconference in? Why do teachers even go to teach in classes any more? Why do people go anywhere, F this system, we should all just call it quits, hop in to a pod and Matrix it. I am tired of the Luddites relying on feet to walk, proximity or physical presence! Down with walking, face to face, down with the public! OP #FeelTheMatrix

Martin Luther would still be alive to this day if he telecommuted, same with JFK! #TakeTheRedPill

[silvershadow]

84. While he appreciates your concern, the answer is still "no". He will be just fine. nt

[TheSarcastinator]

85. You MUST be a parody poster

Right?

[840high]

86. You again? Do something

worthwhile today.

[ladjf]

87. The pettiness from the Clinton supporters is amazing.

I'm sure that I'll get a response saying that the Sanders supporters are more petty.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

89. Maybe Hillary could participate using her own private server.