Damn. Sanders still isn't clarifying his "PP = the Establishment" comment correctly :(

[99th_Monkey]

Last edited Thu Jan 21, 2016, 10:52 PM - Edit history (2)

The real issue is how groups make endorsements, i.e. by the leaders telling members who to vote for V. by polling the membership democratically so the leadership represents the members.

He could also cite his respective groups own ratings of candidates voting records, which I think he mostly scores higher
on than Hillary.

These are legitimate and accurate tacks to take, but he's not going there, that I have heard yet anyway.

on edit: I'm watching Rachael, and she says Berie's "up next" to clarify this, so maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.

ON EDIT 2: Bernie's statement to clarify his "establishment" comment on Rachael tonight was AWESOME ...
he picked up on distinguishing these groups "grassroots" i.e. their membership v. their leadership having 'different perspectives'. also he flatly stated, "No of course not. PP & NaRAL are NOT part of the establishment"

Way to go Bernie!!! loving your response. Woot!

[draa]

1. He doesn't need to.

I believe the best thing he can do is keep doing what he's doing. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[draa]

4. I should clarify my above post.

As far as PP? As bad as their needed and loved among Democrats this entire Sanders' quote controversy means nothing. Nothing at all.

As many problems as we face as a nation most people don't give a crap about that. Or any of the other issues she's using to distract and divide. Democrats are smart enough to smell bullshit and her supporters are the only one making hay. People know the establishment. It's the same ones who been screwing them for years. Hell, nobody had heard of Sanders before last June so in their eyes how could he be the establishment when he's never seen. It's a silly argument and Sanders should ignore it. Thanks.

[onecaliberal]

2. We all understand the daughter of the head of PP works for Clinton

[grasswire]

3. your attention to strategic detail is noted, Monkey.

I wish you had a direct line to the campaign.

[99th_Monkey]

5. Thanks grasswire

I also agree with some upstring "it's no big deal" comments, but I still think noting the democratic nature
of many of his endorsement -- while dismissing the whole thing and moving on the real issues -- wouldn't
hurt.

As always, thanks for your thoughts

[99th_Monkey]

6. Bernie's statement to clarify his "establishment" comment on Rachael tonight was AWESOME

he picked up on distinguishing these groups "grassroots" i.e. their membership v. their leadership having 'different perspectives'. also he flatly stated, "No of course not. PP & NaRAL are NOT part of the establishment"

Way to go Bernie!!! loving your response. Woot!