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merrily

(45,251 posts)
Sun May 3, 2015, 12:50 AM May 2015

Sanders SCANDAL!!11!!!

He doesn't use a lot of hair products and his hair is clean enough to move when his head does and/or when the wind blows.

Can we move on now, corporate America, to things like minimum wage and other things on which people who are past puberty need and want to focus?

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Sanders SCANDAL!!11!!! (Original Post) merrily May 2015 OP
No, I'm afraid we can't... nikto May 2015 #1
Vote John Edwards!1111 merrily May 2015 #4
Candidate and Hair doing very well. Both are authentic. T-Shirts doing well also. Very cool. appalachiablue May 2015 #64
Great T. Who gets the $, though? merrily May 2015 #66
Redbubble.com Co. SF, in the link I presume, like the Vermont Teddy Bear Co. that sells appalachiablue May 2015 #67
I get really torn between thinking that the free advertising helps Sanders and thinking the money merrily May 2015 #68
It is an artistic, effective & original Tee. Love it, eye catching and cool. appalachiablue May 2015 #69
T's are not a great look for me, but I do need a new tote. merrily May 2015 #70
The 'Breck Girl' is the phrase I believe. Bunny Mellon was an Edwards 2008 donor appalachiablue May 2015 #71
"ended up being used" for his mistress is misleading and unfair. merrily May 2015 #72
Remember Edwards creeping around the LA hotel to see Lisa Jo Druck with the tabloid appalachiablue May 2015 #73
Oh, yes, I remember that vividly! They have Ginsburg stationery, too! merrily May 2015 #74
I want a President, not a Fashion Plate. Downwinder May 2015 #2
Didn't you mean fashion pate? pangaia May 2015 #40
Won't someone please think of the corporate sponsors! Gregorian May 2015 #3
Media is thinking of them all the time. merrily May 2015 #5
I have to say marym625 May 2015 #16
Have they measured the circumference of his ankles yet? Mr.Bill May 2015 #6
Actually Tea Baggers are more interested in the arm length. You know, knuckledragging. Enthusiast May 2015 #9
Only for the female candidates awoke_in_2003 May 2015 #50
The liars will try anything. Enthusiast May 2015 #7
And, they have. merrily May 2015 #10
I love his hair. Bernie seems like the grandfather or granduncle DebJ May 2015 #8
+1 You nailed it. Enthusiast May 2015 #11
... DebJ May 2015 #12
He looks like my favorite professor BrotherIvan May 2015 #24
See #64. Have you seen the new 'Bernie HAIR' T-Shirt? Cool and cute- appalachiablue May 2015 #65
OMG! I also heard that sometimes he wears socks with sandals!!!11 NYC_SKP May 2015 #13
socks with sandals? marym625 May 2015 #18
That DUZ IT. I'm voting for Rubio. merrily May 2015 #20
Still,...could be worse.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #14
But, but, his HAIR! marym625 May 2015 #15
I hear he's going full mullet soon. merrily May 2015 #17
LMAO! marym625 May 2015 #19
Sure. He can grow the back and leave it party(ish) in the front. merrily May 2015 #21
Love it! n/t marym625 May 2015 #22
O.M.G. BrotherIvan May 2015 #25
Sorting out these all important hairdo issues is critical. Not a laughing matter! merrily May 2015 #26
Ok, now you've done it BrotherIvan May 2015 #28
And you don't think a lot of thought and effort went into those? merrily May 2015 #29
He's channeling pure energy! BrotherIvan May 2015 #30
You found Bernie's baby picture!!!111!!! merrily May 2015 #32
You are cracking me up! BrotherIvan May 2015 #34
+1. Best hair, mind and heart- appalachiablue May 2015 #54
He's The Real Deal BrotherIvan May 2015 #55
+10 appalachiablue May 2015 #63
Never mind the mullet. How'd that last guy grow so huge. He is big enough to eat those two GoneFishin May 2015 #51
I didn't even notice that! BrotherIvan May 2015 #52
Refreshing, isn't it! Here's a candidate who cares more about us than he does about his hair. PatrickforO May 2015 #23
It's kinda been a thing with him.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #27
oh, that is downright sexy! bbgrunt May 2015 #31
I also heard he is from Vermont, which we all know is Frenchie talk for "Green Mountain." Suji to Seoul May 2015 #33
Like Dr Dean get the red out May 2015 #35
Media destroyed Dean because he made the plutocrats nervous. merrily May 2015 #36
But if we elect a President with unruly hair... nikto May 2015 #37
That would be ALEC, the Koch brothers, etc. Be assured, they are not backing Bernie. merrily May 2015 #38
Hey, hair styles are really, really important to some voters, to wit ... Scuba May 2015 #39
OFFS L0oniX May 2015 #42
OK you made me look. L0oniX May 2015 #41
The mixture of exclamation points and 1s didn't tip you off? This is SERIES!!!111!!! merrily May 2015 #43
It's the caps that should have slapped me out of my morning haze. L0oniX May 2015 #44
Stay focused on the important stuff: Where do you stand on the gel issue? merrily May 2015 #45
I miss my Dippity-Do L0oniX May 2015 #46
I googled and found merrily May 2015 #47
My life is complete now ...thanks so much L0oniX May 2015 #48
That was easy! merrily May 2015 #49
Bernie's hair. stage left May 2015 #53
It's much more than that now... L0oniX May 2015 #56
Ha! stage left May 2015 #59
As someone with white hair that is thinning and wispy now, I can relate. mmonk May 2015 #57
Bless your white hairs but any clean hair sans product is likely to move around and merrily May 2015 #58
True. mmonk May 2015 #60
Given imaging, plastic surgery, botox, photoshop, airbrushing, etc., I'm guessing merrily May 2015 #61
OMG!!1 It's Hair-gate!!11 HappyMe May 2015 #62
 

nikto

(3,284 posts)
1. No, I'm afraid we can't...
Sun May 3, 2015, 01:22 AM
May 2015

Does America really want to elect a president with messy hair?

The American people are wise, and know well that hair-quality and appearance are critical in a Chief-Executive.

Does America really want to risk its security and well-being on a head of messy hair, when
perfectly-coiffed heads are readily available?
What about the children? The kitties and puppies? Sunday football, ferchrisesakes!?
They could all be in jeopardy.

Many Americans may decide that, at this time, it is simply not prudent to select an unruly, un-predictable head of hair,
when great hair, or at least, safe, good-quality hair, is available.

Sure, sure, populist policies would be great, but, people have to ask themselves,
Is the risk worth it? Do we dare take that chance?

merrily

(45,251 posts)
4. Vote John Edwards!1111
Sun May 3, 2015, 01:37 AM
May 2015

Did you know, that infamous $300 haircut led to his prosecution?

His wealthy, older benefactor was pissed that he got bad publicity for having his campaign pay for it. She called to say that it should come to her for money whenever something might embarrass John. So, they went to her for money to house and support his mistress. With the knowledge of her advisors, she made out the checks for antiques. So everyone knew that she was not making campaign donations. But, the D of J prosecuted him anyway, causing his already distressed family a new world of hurt. McCain, however, did use his wife's assets for his campaign, even though he took matching funds under McCain Feigngold. He got to pay the money back quietly.

IOKIYAR, even during a Democratic administration, with Democratic majorities in both Houses. No one in power wants that two Americas bs, so STFU.

That said, I don't let Edwards off the hook for wanting to leave us open to perhaps the biggest October surprise, ever.

appalachiablue

(41,131 posts)
67. Redbubble.com Co. SF, in the link I presume, like the Vermont Teddy Bear Co. that sells
Mon May 4, 2015, 11:14 PM
May 2015

the cute new Bernie Bear. There's also a group called Democratic Stuff selling Ts, totes, buttons, coffee mugs noted in a GD link re merchandise. I don't know what if anything is sold through the Sanders for president official website. A lot of political people use the huge Café Press Co. as you may know.

(Items I purchased from the Obama Campaign in 2008 were so bad, cheap, ill fitting- made in China that I sent them back. The flimsy ball caps were for 4 year olds! funny. Refund was no problem).

merrily

(45,251 posts)
68. I get really torn between thinking that the free advertising helps Sanders and thinking the money
Tue May 5, 2015, 12:04 AM
May 2015

would help Sanders more if donated to his campaign. I guess everyone who cannot do both has to decide for himself or herself, but that is a great T.

appalachiablue

(41,131 posts)
69. It is an artistic, effective & original Tee. Love it, eye catching and cool.
Tue May 5, 2015, 12:16 AM
May 2015

It was first on the very long thread about Bernie's hair over the weekend, by the young beautiful Asian woman with the popcorn box in her posts! She posted the T, contacted the seller and then let people know the contact info.
I'd go for the $25 T, by saving elsewhere if poss.- it's such a stunner and good for promo. Not bland. It even comes in different colors, and the site says there's a *Hoodie too but I couldn't find it yet.

appalachiablue

(41,131 posts)
71. The 'Breck Girl' is the phrase I believe. Bunny Mellon was an Edwards 2008 donor
Tue May 5, 2015, 12:39 AM
May 2015

and benefactress of his mistress. Wonderful Elizabeth Edwards. Many good Elizabeths- Warren, Cady Stanton, QE I & II. He is a real piece of work, basically a political 'Walker'. He was turned away at Bunny's funeral in 2014.






http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/03/20/Rachel-Bunny-Mellon-s-millions-distributed-in-will/stories/201403200218

merrily

(45,251 posts)
72. "ended up being used" for his mistress is misleading and unfair.
Tue May 5, 2015, 02:15 AM
May 2015

She and her advisors knew perfectly well they were not donating her money to his Presidential campaign, but to keeping his mistress in the style to which she wanted to become accustomed. That was proven in court. That's why he was found not guilty.

I never voted for him and never planned to vote for him. Additionally, as I said, I will never forgive him for running for President, knowing very well that his affair could wreck the election for Democrats, if he were to become the nominee, not to mention his dying wife and his children. Uber selfish narcissist and all around @#$%, in my book. However, his only crime as to Mellon was being doted on by a woman who could more than afford to indulge the objects of her doting.

appalachiablue

(41,131 posts)
73. Remember Edwards creeping around the LA hotel to see Lisa Jo Druck with the tabloid
Tue May 5, 2015, 09:23 AM
May 2015

photographers after him, then denying it. Won't be seeing antics and damage like that again for a while in the Dem. Party, I hope. Can't afford it. That risky business is for a stronger party and era.



More Bernie stuff I didn't see, including a *Tote, cool. Need to click on '17 more items' on the Main Page.

http://www.redbubble.com/people/jrstees/works/14122148-bernie-sanders-for-president-hair?p=tote-bag

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
3. Won't someone please think of the corporate sponsors!
Sun May 3, 2015, 01:26 AM
May 2015

They need to earn a living too you know. Look at governor Perry- that had to be gel.

Also, let's take a moment of silence for Rod Blagojevich.

marym625

(17,997 posts)
16. I have to say
Sun May 3, 2015, 02:02 AM
May 2015

I think Blagojevich got a raw deal. He should have been ousted, maybe even some jail time, but that was excessive. Especially since he never received a dime

Mr.Bill

(24,284 posts)
6. Have they measured the circumference of his ankles yet?
Sun May 3, 2015, 01:43 AM
May 2015

I understand that's very important to teabaggers.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
9. Actually Tea Baggers are more interested in the arm length. You know, knuckledragging.
Sun May 3, 2015, 01:51 AM
May 2015

And mouthbreathing.

DebJ

(7,699 posts)
8. I love his hair. Bernie seems like the grandfather or granduncle
Sun May 3, 2015, 01:50 AM
May 2015

I would have loved to have. Or like my husband's deceased Uncle Ray. Love you Uncle Ray!

BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
24. He looks like my favorite professor
Sun May 3, 2015, 02:42 AM
May 2015

He gave me a C on my first paper. He saw my shock and horror and said, "You've gotten As all your life and never had to work very had. Now you have to work for it." He was right. I worked harder in his class than I've ever worked and got an A-. Proudest grade in my life. He was honest and the top of his field. Walked with a limp and spoke ten languages fluently, including Linear A and B and Aramaic. His knowledge seemed as vast as the universe and I wanted to dive into it. Smart people like that inspire.

BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
28. Ok, now you've done it
Sun May 3, 2015, 03:19 AM
May 2015

Mullets get me every time





No one can escape their power

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Behold, look upon it and despair

merrily

(45,251 posts)
29. And you don't think a lot of thought and effort went into those?
Sun May 3, 2015, 03:24 AM
May 2015

No clue why Sanders thinks he can get away with wash and wear hair. He's dullooojinnill.

BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
30. He's channeling pure energy!
Sun May 3, 2015, 03:30 AM
May 2015


Seriously tho, I'm glad people are totally embracing it instead of the bullshit that he's not photogenic enough so we all have to vote for O'Malley's biceps. I'm done with that.

GoneFishin

(5,217 posts)
51. Never mind the mullet. How'd that last guy grow so huge. He is big enough to eat those two
Sun May 3, 2015, 02:46 PM
May 2015

tiny men stuck to his camera lens.

 

Suji to Seoul

(2,035 posts)
33. I also heard he is from Vermont, which we all know is Frenchie talk for "Green Mountain."
Sun May 3, 2015, 03:39 AM
May 2015

What's wrong with Good old English there, Bernie? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir, Monsieur Sanders? I bet you even don't like Freedom Fries. You want Frenchie Fries.

So, now "Frenchgate" will sink you, you French loving "Ver-mont" anti-American! You're unelectable now!

get the red out

(13,462 posts)
35. Like Dr Dean
Sun May 3, 2015, 03:44 AM
May 2015

Who was destroyed by an exclamation of exuberance. Corporate media sending our country to hell.

merrily

(45,251 posts)
36. Media destroyed Dean because he made the plutocrats nervous.
Sun May 3, 2015, 03:46 AM
May 2015

I don't think he does that anymore, but Bernie sure as hell does.

mmonk

(52,589 posts)
57. As someone with white hair that is thinning and wispy now, I can relate.
Sun May 3, 2015, 09:03 PM
May 2015

Last edited Sun May 3, 2015, 10:58 PM - Edit history (1)

In Bernie's case, it's what's beneath the hair that counts.

merrily

(45,251 posts)
58. Bless your white hairs but any clean hair sans product is likely to move around and
Sun May 3, 2015, 09:17 PM
May 2015

therefore to look messy from time to time.

mmonk

(52,589 posts)
60. True.
Sun May 3, 2015, 10:57 PM
May 2015

One can apply a can of hair spray to make it not move in the wind, but then it doesn't look natural.

merrily

(45,251 posts)
61. Given imaging, plastic surgery, botox, photoshop, airbrushing, etc., I'm guessing
Sun May 3, 2015, 11:04 PM
May 2015

looking natural is not a top priority. Just speculation, I know. (And lest anyone accuse me of anything, this applies to ALL candidates of ALL genders and orientations.)

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
62. OMG!!1 It's Hair-gate!!11
Mon May 4, 2015, 08:03 AM
May 2015

Won't he think of the children?!1 What about the comb industry??!!1


Pretty much the most asinine whining ever.

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