Dana Milbank disses Bernie

[salimbag]

In a very negative column, Milbank calls Bernie names, and claims that Bernie will not register as a Democrat. First of all, I'd like to know how he knows Bernie has not/will not register as a Dem.

http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/commentary/their-views/clinton-s-democratic-opponents-need-smoke-her-out

This kind of punditry is so common these days. Let's make an issue out of "wild-hair"!!!??? Gimme a break!

[Cleita]

1. Dana who? Keith Olbermann banned him from his Countdown show years ago for being a

DINO. I don't find any agreement with much of what he has to say.

[salimbag]

3. Dana who? Hahaha!

The only reason I see his column is because it is in our local rag. They will print a variety of columns, balanced between Krugman and George Will. I almost never agree with Milbank, but this is the kind of crap that will be written about Bernie.

[Snotcicles]

2. I rate Milbank just above, Smegma. nt

[Snotcicles]

9. I may have been a little harsh. He always seems to be fishing for red meat. To me anyway. nt

[hedda_foil]

4. Oh good grief. That's no more dissing Bernie than I am.

It's a well done opinion piece. Is this place going to become like the Clinton cave where the slightest commentary about the candidate is perceived as dissing and trashing?

I doubt if I'm the only one to hope not.

[salimbag]

10. "wild haired socialist"

While I certainly consider this a term of endearment, I suspect it wasn't intended to be. I'm not thin-skinned, but is this really how we want the issues to be framed? Well done opinion pieces should not contain thinly veiled condescension.

[hedda_foil]

12. So you actually believe that a journalist tagging Bernie a "wild haired socialist"

So you actually believe that a journalist tagging Bernie a "wild haired socialist" is indignation worthy despite the fact that he acknowledges being a democratic "socialist" and that he obviously has unruly hair?

Certainly this is a great place for separating fact from fiction about him, but sticking our fingers in our ears,closing our eyes and singing lalalala whenever there's a critique of his actual political. weaknesses is not going to help him. It's just making us look like shameless toadies ...like the Hilary group come off as.

Just sayin'.

[TM99]

15. I could care less about the hair reference.

But the lie that Sanders is not going to register or run as a Democrat is acceptable to you?

He came out on Sunday stating he would do whatever it took to be in the Democratic party in every state.

Why should I even consider this a 'well done opinion piece' if the writer is already communicating a blatant and easily fact-checked lie?

[left-of-center2012]

5. claims that Bernie will not register as a Democrat

Sunday Bernie said he will do whatever it takes to get on the ballot in each state's Democratic primary.

[MissDeeds]

6. If I recall correctly

Keith Olbermann and Milbank had a falling out that resulted in Milbank being ousted from Countdown. He is an egotistical fool and his opinion is meaningless.

[chervilant]

7. The more they whine,

the more pathetically obvious are Bernie's detractors. Bernie has already gotten a record number of donations from the Hoi Polloi. We are aware that he is more representative of us than the corporate shills maneuvering for the nomination.

I say, GO, BERNIE!!!!!!!

[L0oniX]

8. Dana Milbank is a shill for Depend...

[AtomicKitten]

11. That's all they've got? Pfft.

[RoccoR5955]

13. There is no requirement in the Democratic Party for a candidate to register

as a member of the party to run. Therefore Sanders does not have to register as a Democrat.

[PADemD]

14. In PA elections, many candidates cross file.

In the May 19 primary for judges, the Democratic ballot will look like this:

Democrat
Republican
Democrat

We need to inform the public that the middle person on the ballot is a Republican.

[Scuba]

16. Who? Did he used to be somebody?

[salimbag]

17. No, he has never been anyone

Just another opinion writer. I am curious about the qualifications for that job. Got an opinion? Perfect! Hahaha!