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[book_worm]

1. I'm not hearing anything of the kind

It's a great speech so far.

[TheBlackAdder]

120. It was fine. Some seek for what they desire and often find it. Other are just stirring the pot.

[FuzzyRabbit]

130. I heard Bernie say, several times, that he is supporting Hillary

that they agree on many issues that they addressed in the platform, and that he wants all his supporters to support Hillary also.

I don't know what the OP was listening to, but it certainly was not Bernie's speech tonight.

[krawhitham]

2. buy a hearing aid

[1StrongBlackMan]

25. No thank you. I hear just fine.

[krawhitham]

34. apparently not

[1StrongBlackMan]

64. He's doing much better for this election than his start.

[onecaliberal]

83. ^^^That^^^

[denbot]

112. I'll chip in..

Maybe he should start a go-fund-me page..

[MichiganVote]

3. Same here. Not hearing an endorsement for Clinton/Kaine.

Unsatisfactory.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

10. There

Happy now?

Jeeesus

[MichiganVote]

24. Happy with him, but you seem to need your shorts adjusted.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

32. No, they're "satisfactory"

I guess yours are now too.

[MichiganVote]

42. Almost. We'll see what the respect level is like when Clinton speaks.

If its equal to the respect that BS is receiving-ok. If not, your "revolution" will be in some serious trouble.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

47. "My" revolution?

I voted for Hillary in the primary for christ's sake!

[MichiganVote]

51. Then you and I have nothing to worry about.

[eastwestdem]

28. So one mention of her name, then back to his stump speech?

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

37. Why don't you keep listening instead of asking me?

Hopefully you find your satisfaction as well.

[eastwestdem]

39. You've kind of become a father figure to me.

[bravenak]

4. Me too

Bored to tears too

[SalviaBlue]

93. None so deaf as those who will not hear.

you are invested

[bravenak]

99. Whatever that means

[TheBlackAdder]

122. Please tell me that was a sarcastic comment, as its meaning was quite clear.

[Agschmid]

5. He will.

It's has to be somewhat slow... Can't be fast. People with freak out/and or bail.

[Duckhunter935]

6. He will

He is an honorable man

[eastwestdem]

31. At least spice things up...we've heard this all before. Many, many times.

I forget, does he like Citizens United?

[Duckhunter935]

41. It is attitudes like that

Never mind, not worth it

[Armstead]

146. We haven't heard most of it since 1980

I'm so sorry if you are bothered that the truth about what has happened to this country is finally emerging in the public square, and has to be repeated to be heard.

[cynatnite]

7. He better. This sounds like a stump speech so far. n/t

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

8. Thank you, Bernie!

[bravenak]

9. Finally

[awake]

11. he just did

[JoePhilly]

12. I think he's heading there ...

... and as I typed that ... he said "Hillary Clinton must become the next President of the US!"

Good job Bernie!

[Avalux]

13. He got there. Just needed to get his supporters there with him.

Please edit your subject line now, it's offensive.

[1StrongBlackMan]

38. No.

[Duckhunter935]

46. Yep, told you he was an honorable man

I see some here still do not think so sadly

[1StrongBlackMan]

69. He's doing much better now. Good job Bernie.

[Duckhunter935]

75. Then it would be polite to edit your OP

It is very divisive and not good for unity.

[1StrongBlackMan]

82. No ... His start was all about him, not the Democratic nominee ...

just like cruz.

Thankfully, he finished strongly pro the Democratic nominee.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

86. Thanks. Don't let people bully you. Bernie did the honorable thing but it took him awhile to get

there. Nothing wrong with your OP.

[Duckhunter935]

91. Nobody is bullying anyone

One can ask politely like I did. He does not have to do a thing. To many when he does not, it tells a story too.

[1StrongBlackMan]

97. What story is that? That I liatened to the complete lack of acknowledgement of ...

HRC until the latter half of his speech. I am glad he stepped up in the 5th inning though.

[Dustlawyer]

103. I see very little appreciation for having to thread a needle to deliver his supporters to Hillary.

You think he should just say to his supporters, "Hillary won, we lost, if you don't like it go fk yourselves?" He has to relate his positions to Hillary and attack Trump on each issue to show the importance of unity to bring them over.

Maybe he should just say her name every 30 seconds or something, would that be better?

[Armstead]

147. It's called being strategic

Bernie is a hell of a lot smarter than you give him credit for

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

98. You didn't ask nicely. You were a bully. Even after he stated several times that Bernie's

"getting there" and doing better.

It's his OP and he doesn't have to change a damn thing.

[Duckhunter935]

100. We can disagree on that

Have a great night

[Bluenorthwest]

78. On DU only a few people are bashing at tonight's speakers.

It's really not in the spirit of the site nor of the night.

[R B Garr]

14. Yeah, not feeling it.

Hope he delivers something more original.

[1StrongBlackMan]

15. Okay ... I'm feeling a little better. Thank you Bernie.

[Loki Liesmith]

58. He had to do it that way

You have to walk people through the stages of grief sometimes.

The 10 assholes who found a boom mike, though, nothing will move them.

[1StrongBlackMan]

60. I have a good point. I agree.

[lovemydog]

133. Yup. It took a while

but he eventually endorsed Hillary enthusiastically.

[Arkansas Granny]

16. Thank you, Bernie!

[Duckhunter935]

17. Care to restate that sir?

[1StrongBlackMan]

92. For the 4th time, nope ...

he started just like cruz ... but he recovered to finish really strong. Thank you Bernie.

[mucifer]

18. That is so insulting!!!

He is no ted cruz

[Duckhunter935]

49. I know

Some just have to be that way, sadly

[riderinthestorm]

102. Despicable OP. Refuses to delete in face of obvious wrong

still fighting the primary wars...

[onecaliberal]

115. MIRT needs to look at that poster AGAIN

[B Calm]

126. Surely it will be hidden.

[onecaliberal]

140. Don't know.

[tblue37]

137. While I dislike the OP subject line, 1SrongBlackMan is NOT a malicious intruder.

He is a long time DU member who contributes significantly to the quality of the coversation on DU.

I don't always agree with him (like on the subject line of this OP), but I always read his posts because he thinks deeply and carefully about important issues.

[onecaliberal]

139. Disagree profusely

[1StrongBlackMan]

145. Bullshit. At the time I wrote the OP, neither HRC, nor the Democratic Party had even been mentioned

I am glad he finished strongly pro-HRC and pro-Democrat, though at the time I wrote the OP, I had my doubts.

[Joe the Revelator]

19. Oh come on, he was obviously building up to it.

Seriously. Come on.

[TDale313]

20. Happy now?

For the zillionth time he's made it clear he supports her and that Trump must be defeated.

[liberalnarb]

21. He had already endorsed her anyway.

[lastone]

22. Come on!

That's not what I've heard at all, he's doing a great job if you'd listen...

[Siwsan]

23. Are you STILL LISTENING????

Give him a chance!! Judas Priest!!

[frazzled]

26. When he finally named her

There was horrendous booing.

I predicted that earlier today. I'm sorry to have been right.

[Ken Burch]

53. Bernie is unifying the room for HRC. It's a positive speech.

He's not the enemy.

[frazzled]

63. My post wasn't about him

It was about a substantial contingency of his delegates. And there was booing. I can't help that. It's just a fact.

[frazzled]

65. My post wasn't about him

It was about a substantial contingency of his delegates. And there was booing. I can't help that. It's just a fact.

[Ken Burch]

74. They were mainly booing Trump.

What matters is that he's bringing the party together.

[frazzled]

96. I observed otherwise.

But I commend Sanders for trying to convince them that they need to get on the train for November.

[riderinthestorm]

29. WTF?! So much wrong here in slamming Bernie again.

Any chance you can eh?

[GreenPartyVoter]

40. Makes me sad how people cannot bring themselves to appreciate him.

[riderinthestorm]

52. The hate is outsized. :(

[GreenPartyVoter]

71. It really is. He always fights for progressive policies and has thrown his support to

Hillary, and they still rail against him.

[deathrind]

48. Any chance...

That affords itself is not missed.

[riderinthestorm]

54. Agreed. :(

[Duckhunter935]

55. Correct

For some all he should say is 4 words only, then leave

[melman]

30. Ted Cruz?

Give me a fucking break.

[MerryBlooms]

33. Wow, no. :(

How and why would you equate Sanders to Cruz?

[still_one]

35. You probably already realize this, but he is doing the right thing

"We need leadership in this country which will improve the lives of working families, the children, the elderly, the sick and the poor. We need leadership which brings our people together and makes us stronger – not leadership which insults Latinos, Muslims, women, African-Americans and veterans – and divides us up.

By these measures, any objective observer will conclude that – based on her ideas and her leadership – Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States. The choice is not even close.

This election is about a single mom I saw in Nevada who, with tears in her eyes, told me that she was scared to death about the future because she and her young daughter were not making it on the $10.45 an hour she was earning. This election is about that woman and the millions of other workers in this country who are struggling to survive on totally inadequate wages.

Hillary Clinton understands that if someone in America works 40 hours a week, that person should not be living in poverty. She understands that we must raise the minimum wage to a living wage. And she is determined to create millions of new jobs by rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure – our roads, bridges, water systems and wastewater plants."

[ram2008]

36. Listen better. Nt

[jzodda]

43. Ted Cruz? Actually I am hearing a great speech!

Best one of the night imo...

He's not only endorsed but he's going full throttle.

[Raster]

44. Ted Cruz... really?

[Ken Burch]

45. He endorsed HRC three weeks ago.

The only thing Bernie has in common with Ted Cruz is that both of them hate Trump.

Nothing in Bernie's speech was attacking Democrats or being negative at all.

[MelissaB]

50. Oh Jeeze! Unreal

[Moostache]

56. Too soon....too soon...as Bernie got going, he brought it together YUUUUUUUGEEEE!

He is straight up backing Hillary and eviscerating the Yam right now!!!

[d_b]

57. ...uhh

I must be watching a different speech.

[1StrongBlackMan]

59. To all those saying I need a hearing aid and what not ...

please compare Bernie's speech to that of Elizabeth Warrens'; but now, he is doing much better.

[fishwax]

76. well, yeah, but he had a very different set of tasks to accomplish than she did

His constituency means that he had a much more significant and nuanced set of responsibilities with this speech. I think he's doing a great job.

[Bluenorthwest]

81. A hearing aid won't help with the things clouding your discernment sir.

nt

[sinkingfeeling]

61. Really? Must not be listening to same speaker I am.

[The empressof all]

62. Hillary Clinton Owes him a large debt of gratitude!

He's brought more young people into the party and inspired more enthusiasm than she ever could. His run has done great things for our party and for progressive causes.

He endorsed her already and has repeatedly discussed the need to vote for her.... If you aren't hearing that in this speech ...you aren't listening.

[cyberswede]

66. I hear him totally supporting Clinton & Dem values over Trump.

[LostOne4Ever]

67. He is the polar opposite of Cruz in every way!!!

[center][font style="font-family:'Georgia','Baskerville Old Face','Helvetica',fantasy;" size=4 color=#scarlet]Quit fighting the primary! This is the time for unity!!! We are all stronger together!

ALL OF US!!![/font]

#feelthebern #imwiththem #strongertogether #fucktrump #bluenotgreen
/unrec[/center]

[Grown2Hate]

131. A LOT of this. Fantastic job tonight by Bernie!!! :) NT

[Bluenorthwest]

68. "Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States"

So. There you have it.

[Jim Lane]

70. Ooooh, yes, let's attack other progressives! That'll really help with defeating Trump!

I don't know if anyone alerted on your attack. Well, we all know that the rule expressly states that attacks on Bernie Sanders are prohibited, but we also all know what the practice is.

Another thing I know is that I was on the jury for #27, which properly called you to task. Evidently, however, my "doesn't break the rule" vote was in the minority.

[JoePhilly]

72. At 11:20, I have to disagree.

He's calling for Unity in a big way.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

80. Yup

With 100%, USDA Choice, Prime support of her. Great job.

And, I think he defanged those nasties who still protest.

[JoePhilly]

87. Agree ... I think he ...

... did a great job of stating what he stands for and then pivoting over and over as to why Hillary is the right person to make it happen.

He made it all about the issues, and not at all about himself. And in doing so, I think his most disgruntled supporters had a problem.

And now ... one of these poor fools is on MSNBC babbling about voting Green.

[1StrongBlackMan]

108. I strongly agree; but, I posted at 8:04 (mst, 11:04 est).

[SMC22307]

73. You're hearing what you want to hear. (n/t)

[MelissaB]

77. You just had to slam him and stir the pot.

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[1StrongBlackMan]

79. Strong finish Bernie. Good job!

Though, as my OP indicates, I was concerned at the start that he would cruz the Democratic convention. I'm glad he didn't.

[LostOne4Ever]

89. Can you please edit your title now? Please? nt

[melman]

95. Don't hold your breath

The bashing is the whole point.

[Duckhunter935]

104. Yep, not editing speaks volumes

[SMC22307]

125. And they're renouncing their "liberalism" because of some rowdy protesters/hecklers.

Think I'm gonna go cry for an hour!

[Greywing]

84. A hex upon you ... Never compare Bernie Sanders to that piece of garbage Cruz!

Bernie is honest, trustworthy, true to his word and always has been

[1StrongBlackMan]

109. Please don't wish a hex upon me! LOL

[onecaliberal]

85. Trash thread and block. The author of this op is NO better than Bernie or bust people

[1StrongBlackMan]

110. I dis-a-fucking-gree.

[Go Vols]

88. lol

[SalviaBlue]

90. Wow, tone deaf much?

[edbermac]

94. Was this post written by Ted Cruz?

Jesus Christ.

[Dawson Leery]

101. "Hillary Clinton must become the next President of the United States".

-Bernie Sanders

[Duckhunter935]

106. Not good enough for some here

[Rosco T.]

113. .. or some there

idjuts

[1StrongBlackMan]

114. Just stop ...

Bernie's start ... when I posted ... did not mention the Democratic nominee. When he mentioned her, I gave him dap. So just fucking stop!

[ForgoTheConsequence]

129. Why stop?

You didn't. You want to antagonize others, but I guess you're not "strong" enough to take it.

[1StrongBlackMan]

149. LOL ...

I said he finished strongly HRC and strongly for the Democratic Party ... something that was lacking at the beginning of the speech.

I did not post to antagonize anyone ... I posted to reflect what I was hearing at the time. That changed and he finished strongly HRC and strongly for the Democratic Party ... And, I've said so ... repeatedly.

Lastly, why are you attacking me, personally? Isn't that a violation of the ToS?

[Duckhunter935]

142. I will take the high road

I asked nicely and you refused. Have a great day

[1StrongBlackMan]

150. Reccognizing that I don't/won't cede to your multiple demands to ...

edit my OP to reflect what you want rather than what I heard at the time I wrote it ...is taking the "high round"?

Wow.

Question: Do you eat the ducks you kill?

[bluestateguy]

105. He did.

Never a good idea to start a thread until the speech is over!

[1StrongBlackMan]

111. I agree ... I posted what I heard at the time.

Lesson learned.

Bernie did his thing.

[1StrongBlackMan]

107. To all those wanting me to edit my OP. let me be clear ...

I will not edit what I posted in real time. At the time I posted, I got a distinctive cruz feel, where he would be all about him ... fortunately, and happily, Bernie finished with a strong endorsement of HRC.

So stop fucking demanding/asking that I edit.

K?

[betsuni]

116. Yes, says right in the title "To this point" -- is it too much to ask that people

check the time of the post?

[B Calm]

117. An apology would be nice, after all we are trying to unite and not divide.

[1StrongBlackMan]

118. Why would I apologize for what I was hearing ...

at the time (real time) I posted?

He switched up and I acknowledged it. So just stop.

[B Calm]

119. I watched the entire speech. Nothing anywhere in the great speech

could be com paired to Ted Cruiz!

[1StrongBlackMan]

121. Except the first 15 minutes when he neither mentioned the ...

Democratic nominee, nor distinguished the Democratic party from trump.

To his credit, that is exactly what he did in the last part.

[B Calm]

123. He could hardly get a word in the first 15 minutes because of the loud applause.

[Duckhunter935]

143. So true

[akbacchus_BC]

124. You are hearing what you want to hear. Mr. Sanders endorsed Mrs. Clinton earlier, advocated for her

at the Convention, what else do you want Mr. Sanders to do? Sheesh!

[DemonGoddess]

127. I think it took him awhile to get there in his speech

tonight, because he is trying his damnedest to bring the BoBers along to the D side for voting. He does know how to get to them, as was obvious over the primary, so I think we can trust him to do what he thinks will work to bring everyone along to vote BLUE.

[Grown2Hate]

132. Exactly right. And then HAMMERED it home, over and over, about Hillary getting it and being

the choice for President in November. Patience is a virtue. Rushing straight into "HILLARY!" in the first minute would NOT have brought any of the BoBers along. Period. And think about how bad all of them booing him throughout the whole speech, had he rushed it, would have looked to the rest of the voting public. Brilliant strategy, and a great end to the night.

[ForgoTheConsequence]

128. You had this thread typed out in your head before the speech even started.

Disgusting.

[Warren DeMontague]

134. Link to Sanders' Full Speech

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/videos/watch-bernie-sanders-inspiring-dnc-speech-w430901

Like the song says, decide yourself.

[1StrongBlackMan]

151. It turned out to be a great pro-HRC and pro-Democratic Party speech ...

I am glad. And, I have said so ... repeatedly.

But, how far into the speech was it before Bernie mentioned HRC or the Democratic, positively?

My OP reflected what I was hearing at the time I wrote it.

[AgadorSparticus]

135. Bernie finished strong. I am happy with it. Lets move on

[1StrongBlackMan]

144. I agree and have said the same thing, repeatedly. Great ending Bernie.

[KingCharlemagne]

136. Da Fuq???? Why hasnt this thread been suppressed? - nt

[B Calm]

141. Even though it's against the new rules, some posts like this one

go unhidden. Depending on the juror who believes Bernie is not a democrat (for their justification) they go unhidden.

[1StrongBlackMan]

148. My guess is because a bunch of DUers heard what I heard at the beginning ...

of his speech because we both know the OP was alerted on.

[VulgarPoet]

152. Of course you did.

[aikoaiko]

153. SMDH - Did you really have to chum the waters like that?

[jtunes]

154. Bernie's been the perfect poodle - lay off him nt