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423. I agree about the opportunism displayed at the rally.

Fri Mar 23, 2018, 07:41 AM

Mar 2018

Opportunism in and of itself isn't always a negative. Politicians, all politicians, display it in some form or another. In the rude parlance of communication, it's part of "strengthening one's brand." Photo ops, etc.

When it's aggressive, it can backfire.

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Sanders was NOT invited to the protest on the 14th. Students "surprised and upset at his actions" [View all] lunamagica Mar 2018 OP

I thought it was really weird when he was there. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #1

He didn't belong. He brought his own bullhorn because he knew he wouldn't have access lunamagica Mar 2018 #6

His own bullhorn AND two armed guards! Imagine wandering through a group... George II Mar 2018 #74

You mean two Metro police officers? progressoid Mar 2018 #125

lol.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #358

Indeed. progressoid Mar 2018 #416

Name one politician on America who truly does belong beside these courageous young folks... Magoo48 Mar 2018 #190

The ones they invited. The ones who stayed to listen to them. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #195

+1 lunamagica Mar 2018 #228

Geez, who shows up at a rally *uninvited* with their own bullhorn? DesertRat Mar 2018 #265

See my posts #407 and #408. He was nowhere near where the other speakers were, and... George II Mar 2018 #411

Yes, you can clearly hear them say "Let her speak". I don't understand how anyone lunamagica Mar 2018 #420

Students condeming an unwelcome Bernie Sanders...... marble falls Mar 2018 #424

Running for President can be such a thankless job. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #2

What do you mean? Squinch Mar 2018 #5

That running for President can be a thankless job. nt. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #8

How does that relate to this thread, though? Squinch Mar 2018 #10

Maybe I read it wrong. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #12

I think that's what he did. lunamagica Mar 2018 #15

Evidently Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #20

Tsk, Tsk OnDoutside Mar 2018 #30

That's what it looks like to me. herding cats Mar 2018 #57

You didn't "read it wrong". Nope! This was a 2020 photo op in it's entirety for him. Texin Mar 2018 #137

But he stayed to listen to THEM, and that shows it was about THEM, doesn't it? ehrnst Mar 2018 #214

HE DID .... and I dont trust him anymore !!! trueblue2007 Mar 2018 #280

Clinton didn't shove her way to the stage with her own megaphone in hand. Wwcd Mar 2018 #51

+1 NCTraveler Mar 2018 #54

Your right there.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #359

Thank you. SunSeeker Mar 2018 #58

Well, she has class lunamagica Mar 2018 #158

Imagine the reaction if she had. ehrnst Mar 2018 #196

Neither did Sanders KTM Mar 2018 #197

Rofl..nice try reframing the truth to fit you story. You are wrong. Wwcd Mar 2018 #225

There is video of the whole thing !!! KTM Mar 2018 #232

Well that's your version of it to cover up the guy's behavior. Wwcd Mar 2018 #240

No, its not "my version" - I wasnt there. KTM Mar 2018 #245

Can you provide a link to where someone posted that ehrnst Mar 2018 #279

Well, Ive done it twice for you in this thread... KTM Mar 2018 #285

Perhaps you are confusing me with another poster? ehrnst Mar 2018 #356

267, 272, and 279... KTM Mar 2018 #364

Oh, more of the same - no real examples or answers to several of my questions ehrnst Mar 2018 #365

I don't blame a politician who represents a mostly rural Blue_true Mar 2018 #323

Completely agree. The disrespect he showed the organizers was pretty disgusting too. Wwcd Mar 2018 #324

Indeed. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #383

Then he should own up to his views and record on guns, and not storm in where he4 wasn't invited lunamagica Mar 2018 #384

D- GaryCnf Mar 2018 #386

Voted against the Brady Bill and background checks five times lunamagica Mar 2018 #387

Jesus! With a record like that... NO WONDER they didn't want him there! And... NurseJackie Mar 2018 #438

Yes, there is C-Span video of the whole thing. Watch it starting around 30:00. George II Mar 2018 #408

Untruth? ehrnst Mar 2018 #272

Sure, we can play at this one more time if you want KTM Mar 2018 #281

They don't care if the video shows they're wrong melman Mar 2018 #342

The tweet from the student organizer is very clear. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #366

So you're not disagreeing melman Mar 2018 #385

Do you need me to disagree? ehrnst Mar 2018 #390

+1 ooky Mar 2018 #331

So are you calling the organizers of the event liars? NastyRiffraff Mar 2018 #379

She's the real deal pandr32 Mar 2018 #382

Clinton offered the marchers her support without the grandstanding of Sanders Wwcd Mar 2018 #64

She didn't ask for thanks? NCTraveler Mar 2018 #69

Nope. No photo, no megaphone, no shouting into a crowd to say look at ME! Wwcd Mar 2018 #105

As I said, running for President is a thankless job. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #111

Oy. What a piece of work. Squinch Mar 2018 #3

+1 SunSeeker Mar 2018 #59

Wow. EffieBlack Mar 2018 #4

What a surprise! comradebillyboy Mar 2018 #7

Any "open mic" will do, I guess. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #9

Actually, he brought his own bullhorn. I guess he knew he wasn't welcome and wouldn't have lunamagica Mar 2018 #13

Ugh! The nerve! But... NurseJackie Mar 2018 #21

Ha! underpants Mar 2018 #70

Again, your clips alway make me smile, and they describe jrthin Mar 2018 #178

Well, not having been invited, he would have had to asked for one from someone who was invited ehrnst Mar 2018 #236

No, he didnt. KTM Mar 2018 #183

Speakers both before and after him were invited to do so. ehrnst Mar 2018 #237

Much clearer, as it doesnt contain a complete lie. KTM Mar 2018 #251

What lies? ehrnst Mar 2018 #267

Sure, I'll take this bait. KTM Mar 2018 #275

Stil not seeing where he got a bullhorn. ehrnst Mar 2018 #367

Whatever KTM Mar 2018 #369

Still going to avoid supporting your accusations of lying. ehrnst Mar 2018 #370

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #372

If avoiding my questions is "knocking me down" ehrnst Mar 2018 #376

Wasn't the person he interrupted Elizabeth Esty, the Congresswoman from the district in CT... George II Mar 2018 #405

Yes. I saw that. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #422

Yes, BS most certainly should have Cha Mar 2018 #399

I guess the big question that EVERYONE has been avoiding (and the answer, as well) is.... George II Mar 2018 #403

I think anyone who's been Cha Mar 2018 #404

Indeed. George II Mar 2018 #406

Or closed mic, apparently.... ehrnst Mar 2018 #274

Love that these teens are speaking truth to power Fresh_Start Mar 2018 #11

Sanders is not a team player is he?. Doodley Mar 2018 #14

He isn't. He has never been one lunamagica Mar 2018 #31

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #52

What is up with that guy? LexVegas Mar 2018 #16

I can understand their being upset Progressive dog Mar 2018 #17

Not a lesson we wanted them to learn now, but there Hortensis Mar 2018 #28

I wouldn't put it past him. lunamagica Mar 2018 #36

That does fit with the whole staging of his appearance, Wwcd Mar 2018 #45

Me too. A LOT? He has real admirers but far fewer than Hortensis Mar 2018 #75

This tweet (and reply) was one that caught my attention. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #18

"footage to use in 2020" NCTraveler Mar 2018 #26

Yes. Exactly. The person who tweeted that isn't stupid... NurseJackie Mar 2018 #29

This tweet from an organizer of the event ehrnst Mar 2018 #230

Agree. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #233

I thought that looked familiar. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #198

Yeah, that was not good.. here's a tweet from Parkland Protesters.. Cha Mar 2018 #320

Yes. They were AWARE of his positions... NurseJackie Mar 2018 #336

Right Jackie.. Cha Mar 2018 #337

The tall blonde student with the clipboard was not happy Hortensis Mar 2018 #19

ICAM. It was clearly just a photo op to him. Take the picture and leave. lunamagica Mar 2018 #23

Is that what the circled object is? herding cats Mar 2018 #32

I'm sorry, I don't understand. You are not familiar with what name? lunamagica Mar 2018 #44

Icam... herding cats Mar 2018 #49

Oh, ICAM means "I couldn't agree more" lunamagica Mar 2018 #56

Oh! herding cats Mar 2018 #60

... lunamagica Mar 2018 #79

I'm acronym deficient too but I look it up on Google. demigoddess Mar 2018 #156

Me too! I'm always consulting Urban Dictionary. deurbano Mar 2018 #193

alternative... Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2018 #172

Snap! That was awesome! lunamagica Mar 2018 #176

.... ehrnst Mar 2018 #276

Disgraceful and disrespectful behavior pandr32 Mar 2018 #25

So disappointing! Recall when pastor @baptist church approached trumpf and said its not about you... RestoreAmerica2020 Mar 2018 #191

:) Yes, I remember her taking control firmly. Hortensis Mar 2018 #229

Lol Yeah those kids seemed really upset and disappointed at Bernie speaking(for a whole 30 seconds) Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #22

They are. Didn't you read their tweets? He wasn't invited, don't you get that? lunamagica Mar 2018 #24

Lol. Not invited to the steps of The Capitol ? Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #43

He was NOT invited to the event. The students carefuly picked out wich representatives lunamagica Mar 2018 #47

Yes, and they had it well scheduled mcar Mar 2018 #139

He interrupted the speaker from Sandy Hook. Wwcd Mar 2018 #48

Yep. These kids know how to use Google. SunSeeker Mar 2018 #65

Indeed they have already spread the truth of Sanders Wwcd Mar 2018 #83

Yeah, a D- from the NRA is a pretty bad grade. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2018 #179

It is. Notthing but an F is acceptable. Both Hillary and Martin O'Malley have an F lunamagica Mar 2018 #184

Something something purity politics...n/t TCJ70 Mar 2018 #340

Funny that.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #361

Nothing you or I say about him will change their minds, hopefully their own eyes Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #254

it's cracking me up that you are defending his actions BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #81

I'm not defending anything. There is nothing to defend. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #98

you consider his interruption of a female, invited speaker a pimple? BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #104

No, I think the attacking of the student organizers of this event, by so called adults, ... Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #114

So you think that being one of Bernie's great apologist on DU BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #119

No, I just think it is disgusting that partisans with an ax to grind were attacking these kids. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #124

Deflection refused. The "attack" was Sanders' on Hortensis Mar 2018 #126

Which was obvious by their reaction. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #130

Reaction by a small group were corrected, after factual information was provided BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #144

So who were those people on camera who reacted? ehrnst Mar 2018 #223

She very clearly states that they are surprised and upset with SANDERS actions lunamagica Mar 2018 #155

no one is attacking the kids obamanut2012 Mar 2018 #175

From the tweet in the OP Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #217

... ehrnst Mar 2018 #216

Not acording to Brenna. She's upset at Sander's actions. Didn't mention anyone else lunamagica Mar 2018 #161

. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #165

You are assuming. I'm posting her literal words lunamagica Mar 2018 #170

And I'm referring to the obvious cheers and chanting in the videos. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #171

He was NOT invited lunamagica Mar 2018 #174

"Obvious cheers" from those who likely didn't know better BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #242

According to Brenna, Sanders made it miserable lunamagica Mar 2018 #213

But she's just "one student" and as such ehrnst Mar 2018 #220

Where did she say that ? KTM Mar 2018 #224

Lol, why don't you ask HBS the same question? lunamagica Mar 2018 #227

I dont disagree that she said that part... KTM Mar 2018 #239

I did quote her litteraly on that post. You are replying to another post lunamagica Mar 2018 #244

Fine. KTM Mar 2018 #252

Again, why don't you apply the same standard to HBS? lunamagica Mar 2018 #263

Because I am not here playing whatabout KTM Mar 2018 #271

Oh, OK, double standard. Gotcha lunamagica Mar 2018 #278

Yet another attempt to change the topic. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #226

Sea lions... nt sweetloukillbot Mar 2018 #352

There you go again with those facts... ehrnst Mar 2018 #208

IKR? Those pesky facts. They are no fun lunamagica Mar 2018 #215

Except no one is attacking the student organizers obamanut2012 Mar 2018 #173

. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #177

And then when he stayed to listen to those amazing kids... ehrnst Mar 2018 #205

We've withessed enough of Sanders to know how he operates. He makes speeches. He gives lunamagica Mar 2018 #248

I imagine that the congresswoman who represented Sandy Hook families ehrnst Mar 2018 #250

That was so disrespectful to her. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #258

REASONS!!!! ehrnst Mar 2018 #264

Who here attacked the students? Who here said that anyone should? ehrnst Mar 2018 #380

Hassin.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #360

+1 NCTraveler Mar 2018 #27

From what? dbackjon Mar 2018 #72

We seem to be on the same page. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #76

making it about him grantcart Mar 2018 #88

Word. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #97

Gotcha dbackjon Mar 2018 #200

He insulted the lot of them, and if they were surprised Hortensis Mar 2018 #46

This simply is not true KTM Mar 2018 #221

Rep. Etsy had to stop speaking because of him. Hortensis Mar 2018 #238

Because what you are stating is not true. KTM Mar 2018 #243

Respect for truth is admirable. But it's not a Hortensis Mar 2018 #253

Then respect it. KTM Mar 2018 #257

I did not know this about the job...I knew about the dumping thing. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #283

It turned up on their 2014 tax return released in 2016, Hortensis Mar 2018 #288

In the middle of the congresswoman's speech. ehrnst Mar 2018 #201

Did I see a pic of a guy with a gun around this person you are talking about? Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #259

Well, you know that crowd was full of dangerous people ehrnst Mar 2018 #262

These children are literally fighting for their lives. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #33

Can't blame Bernie for catching a fresh air break from doing his taxes. oasis Mar 2018 #34

LOL! lunamagica Mar 2018 #39

... SunSeeker Mar 2018 #67

..... ehrnst Mar 2018 #203

Nice move Bernie. Is anybody really surprised njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #35

Nope workinclasszero Mar 2018 #118

If he runs in 2020, hopefully Dem primary votes will opt for a real Democrat who supports our goals. LonePirate Mar 2018 #37

Well, he does have a genuine small following of Hortensis Mar 2018 #141

If you told me when I was 18 yrs old that I didnt have to settle for voting Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #261

Lol. Could it have been a guy thing do you think? Hortensis Mar 2018 #284

These kids are much, much smarter than Bernie gave them credit for BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #38

They are wise beyond their years. They will not fall for promises of free unicorns and puppies lunamagica Mar 2018 #42

He altered the event they organized lunasun Mar 2018 #40

I wonder if the college rejection letters were independent of the roles they played karynnj Mar 2018 #66

I don't know not implying an agenda just about how much is going on in thier lives not just lunasun Mar 2018 #84

Understood, I can not imagine what they have gone through every day since the attack karynnj Mar 2018 #90

The youth have been paying attention liberal N proud Mar 2018 #41

Every week seems to bring some new instance where I regret even more voting for him Blue_Adept Mar 2018 #50

Live and learn. Your regrets are certainly valid, but don't dwell on them too much. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #314

Another perspective of Bernie Sanders at March 14th rally diva77 Mar 2018 #53

Nononononoooo! progressoid Mar 2018 #92

That story is from The Washington Examiner, not WaPo. lapucelle Mar 2018 #121

I only watched the embeded C-Span video. progressoid Mar 2018 #142

Wow, look at how upset survivor/organizer/activist Brenna Levitan looks lapucelle Mar 2018 #148

Apparently ejbr Mar 2018 #149

Why would they send a memo about someone who was NOT invited? lunamagica Mar 2018 #162

... progressoid Mar 2018 #169

He was NOT invited, that's the point lunamagica Mar 2018 #160

Horrifying,,, disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #362

Watch the C-span video. At 30:00 Esty (Sandy Hook's Congresswoman) was speaking and then... George II Mar 2018 #407

Dude that handed Sanders the bullhorn also gave one to Esty at 29:00 because they had mic problems. progressoid Mar 2018 #415

The video only shows the "dude" on the steps of the capitol trading bullhorns with Esty... George II Mar 2018 #417

So it seems you didn't watch the entire video. progressoid Mar 2018 #419

Fine, you can see what you want but that won't change what really happened. George II Mar 2018 #425

I wonder how many were still in 2016 Primary mode? BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #102

Yes, perhaps the kids attending the even didn't know much about him, except lunamagica Mar 2018 #189

Have you looked at twitter? He knew which is why he brought his own megaphone. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #112

Come on... you're spreading a lie KTM Mar 2018 #163

Show me where it is a lie...I read it on twitter and here at DU. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #293

OK, I probably dont need to reply here KTM Mar 2018 #311

I am being sincere...I want the entire story. I googled and didn't see much except right wing Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #318

I found your problem.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #363

ONE tweet from ONE student GaryCnf Mar 2018 #55

Yeah, you're outnumbered shenmue Mar 2018 #61

Yea, it's amazing GaryCnf Mar 2018 #68

you would think bernie was trump around here dembotoz Mar 2018 #77

I'm more amazed by any adult lapucelle Mar 2018 #282

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #62

The ONE tweet was from an organizer, so I'd say she knows what she is talking about lunamagica Mar 2018 #63

It's not about whether he was invited GaryCnf Mar 2018 #73

It is about whether his was invited. He gave the appearance that he was lunamagica Mar 2018 #87

Your OP had NOTHING to do GaryCnf Mar 2018 #103

But she was the organizer! She said they were upset by his crashing the event lunamagica Mar 2018 #110

FROM PARKLAND PROTESTERS THEMSELVES Cha Mar 2018 #326

OK, let's see lunamagica Mar 2018 #133

,,, lapucelle Mar 2018 #286

Say hi to Sally!!! KTM Mar 2018 #101

This is who Brenna Levitan is. herding cats Mar 2018 #71

And you should GaryCnf Mar 2018 #78

How do you know they're from adults. And as recommended elsewhere, go to the entire... George II Mar 2018 #93

This what he pulled was poor judgment sprinkleeninow Mar 2018 #123

I saw on one of the feeds that she will be turning 18... sheshe2 Mar 2018 #85

Thank you for bringing this over, herding cats lunamagica Mar 2018 #91

Seven replies, not necessarily adults OR "Bernie bashers". Click on the first tweet... George II Mar 2018 #82

Everyone in the OP besides Brenna Levitan was an adult GaryCnf Mar 2018 #89

That is only one responder, there are lots more. George II Mar 2018 #99

And let's make one thing crystal fucking clear. Whay was this statement made? Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #108

Exactly GaryCnf Mar 2018 #140

Getting back to the OP and the tweet by Brenna Levitan: George II Mar 2018 #180

I am not sure how this tweet makes your point? sheshe2 Mar 2018 #116

Thank you for asking GaryCnf Mar 2018 #128

Not to mention the original tweet was a reaction to being "attacked" by people upset by Sanders.. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #143

Sen. Sanders could have come and just been supportive...won't be able to use the footage as it will Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #393

How can you be so dismissive of her? lunamagica Mar 2018 #115

"ONE student" who was an organizer of the event ehrnst Mar 2018 #210

The one terrific student GaryCnf Mar 2018 #298

So agreeing with it on DU is "hijacking" it? (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #306

Agreeing? GaryCnf Mar 2018 #315

Perhaps you miss the irony? ehrnst Mar 2018 #317

I won't condemn Bernie too hard for this, but I will ask: can you imagine if Hillary did this? StevieM Mar 2018 #80

Some of the posters brushing this off mcar Mar 2018 #147

BFD...this thread sounds and feels like someone just wants to get petty and bitch about nonsense. mudstump Mar 2018 #86

The speakers are invited. Isn't it how it works? lunamagica Mar 2018 #94

Supposedly. I had always hoped that the rules of decency and courtesy applied equally to everyone. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #246

It's basic common sense, respect and courtesy lunamagica Mar 2018 #249

Moaning and wailing, indeed. David__77 Mar 2018 #96

Dishonest frame. A speaking role at a protest is almost always invitation only, Attending is not stevenleser Mar 2018 #100

Thank you. You're correct. (You're correct about the other thing too... of course he knew that.) NurseJackie Mar 2018 #209

I know you know what is happening and that it has been happening for a while. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #266

To interrupt a speaker, and that speaker being the representative from Sandy Hook, KitSileya Mar 2018 #107

Holy shit, they never got that apology? Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #268

I think its best to ignore or not give this too much attention JI7 Mar 2018 #95

This is absolutely true. I was there when he came up, he acted very arrogantly. Happyhippychick Mar 2018 #106

I wonder why Chris Hayes didn't ask BS about this last night. lapucelle Mar 2018 #109

Yep, those kids seem bummed to see him KTM Mar 2018 #113

The CSPAN video shows the faces of the student organizers behind BS lapucelle Mar 2018 #135

I dont see anything unusual KTM Mar 2018 #152

This message was self-deleted by its author lapucelle Mar 2018 #164

Ugh, I cannot even imagine the outrage if someone did R B Garr Mar 2018 #426

Oh please. You obviously didnt watch this live R B Garr Mar 2018 #397

The Hill makes it sound like there was a lot of support for Sanders appearing and speaking up. aikoaiko Mar 2018 #117

I was a Bernie supporter and voted for Hilary. His action today was not appropriate. erronis Mar 2018 #120

He didn't bring the bullhorn. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2018 #188

Ok. I must have accepted someone else's comments as truth. Too easy to do. Thx. erronis Mar 2018 #219

I hate that this happened to their protest. He interrupted the Sandyhook speaker? I can't imagine Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #122

And I hate that people were attacking these organizer students over his appearance. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #127

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #129

He wasn't invited...his is a mixed record on gun control...he could have attended and not Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #134

"Who goes to a rally uninvited with a megaphone?" KTM Mar 2018 #166

That is what twitter is saying and others here...I wasn't there...but there is no doubt he was not Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #292

Argh. Why would you trust Twitter?? KTM Mar 2018 #297

What ? No, those kids clearly cant stand him!! KTM Mar 2018 #136

Do they know the votes he has made on gun issues? LexVegas Mar 2018 #138

Nah, those kids attending a rally are uninformed idiots who needed to be set straight by twitter... Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #154

So they know he hearts guns? LexVegas Mar 2018 #157

Jesus Christ. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2018 #192

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #202

Brilliant response. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2018 #206

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #207

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #211

I think LexV will. ehrnst Mar 2018 #428

These kids are wise and have done their research. That's why he wasn't invited lunamagica Mar 2018 #167

You mean the kids cheering, mobbing and chanting? Those kids? Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #168

The organizers knew him. That's why they didn't invite him lunamagica Mar 2018 #199

His record on guns. It sucks. You are correct. Its why he wasn't invited. nt LexVegas Mar 2018 #204

What is his record on guns? ooky Mar 2018 #319

Thank you ooky Mar 2018 #327

The kids who organized it did - as per the tweet. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2018 #378

Who cares what we hate? The point here is that the organizers were upset by lunamagica Mar 2018 #260

This is terrible mcar Mar 2018 #131

It will never happen. nt LexVegas Mar 2018 #132

Bernie gets attacked on every day ending in the letter "Y". left-of-center2012 Mar 2018 #145

+1. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2018 #150

Yea, the right wing dont like his ideas. ooky Mar 2018 #328

He's attacked daily here left-of-center2012 Mar 2018 #339

Russians and GOP are cooperating armies in this war. ooky Mar 2018 #341

+1 dae Mar 2018 #335

Well, there's a surprise... SidDithers Mar 2018 #146

If the organizers did not reach out to him prior to the event Lars39 Mar 2018 #151

And so, the organized character assassination of KPN Mar 2018 #153

Aw. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #182

Bernie, or rather his ideas, must really be scaring some people. jalan48 Mar 2018 #185

Yup. You got me. I'm a corporation lunamagica Mar 2018 #231

Corporations are people, my friend, Romney said at a 2012 campaign rally. jalan48 Mar 2018 #241

I'm aware of what rMoney said lunamagica Mar 2018 #277

Which political figure today is speaking out the most forcefully against Wall St, the big banks and jalan48 Mar 2018 #287

I. not scared of Sanders, and this thread has nothing to do with Wall Street lunamagica Mar 2018 #290

Yes, you could be right. Bernie may just be out of touch with the left. jalan48 Mar 2018 #295

He is out of touch with the Parkland students lunamagica Mar 2018 #299

Yes, I'm sure he is. jalan48 Mar 2018 #301

I'm glad we agree lunamagica Mar 2018 #309

Absolutely, I'm sure there will be a new anti Bernie post on another subject tomorrow. jalan48 Mar 2018 #310

Looking forward to it! lunamagica Mar 2018 #312

I'm sure you are jalan48 Mar 2018 #313

I was always nervous of Sen. Sander because of his hatred for banks and Wall Street...many of us Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #392

Yup - anyone who disagrees with St. Bernie must be skeered of him. EffieBlack Mar 2018 #255

Or "refighting" ... NurseJackie Mar 2018 #289

Yup! EffieBlack Mar 2018 #305

Or we are Russian trolls or bots dansolo Mar 2018 #353

I know, right? I see that one often. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #354

I voted for Bernie in the primary, but I have gotten to the point where smirkymonkey Mar 2018 #440

Sure seems that way. KPN Mar 2018 #304

By a student organizing the event? ehrnst Mar 2018 #212

No. By those who harassed the students re: KPN Mar 2018 #394

I agree about the opportunism displayed at the rally. ehrnst Mar 2018 #423

These students really do seem to be organized. nt. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #218

Wasn't talking about the students. KPN Mar 2018 #395

The most dangerous place on earth..... paleotn Mar 2018 #159

Pfffft. Watch any one of the videos. KTM Mar 2018 #181

I watched the Congress people walk down the steps True Blue American Mar 2018 #186

Yet again the Russian-GOP is successful Cryptoad Mar 2018 #187

The dems I hang out with have no confusion about who is who. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #269

You think that student is "Russian-GOP?" ehrnst Mar 2018 #308

That's interesting ehrnst Mar 2018 #194

When the... Mike Nelson Mar 2018 #222

There are some reports that the students showed him love! rgbecker Mar 2018 #234

Don't worry. They won't go for him lunamagica Mar 2018 #273

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Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #247

LOL! This has nothing to do with the 2016 primaries. These things happened in March 2018. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #256

Video: protesters surprised and upset by Sanders. David__77 Mar 2018 #270

Holy Shit! Lucky for him, he brought along his body guards. rgbecker Mar 2018 #302

okayyyy....do you have any more to go on? One organizer says this...I have no doubt JCanete Mar 2018 #291

Better evidence? The ORGANIZER of the even said he wasn't invited lunamagica Mar 2018 #294

corroboration from more of the organizers. She is ONE of them, speaking for them, JCanete Mar 2018 #303

She is clearly speaking for them. Doubting that she posted lunamagica Mar 2018 #307

Oops...editing because I misunderstood what you posted the first time. Yes, I know it would be JCanete Mar 2018 #343

JCanete, take a breath. WHY are you defending this action? Hortensis Mar 2018 #398

My point,, is that one organizer of this group is not this group all on her own. JCanete Mar 2018 #400

Really! Good Point, Hortensis! nm Cha Mar 2018 #429

More "evidence", Luna.. FROM PARKLAND PROTESTERS THEMSELVES Cha Mar 2018 #325

Why Shouldn't It Be The Parkland Students Me. Mar 2018 #432

It is! Cha Mar 2018 #433

From Parkland Protesters.. Cha Mar 2018 #321

that's the same parkland protester. The same words. It is A parkland protester. Wtf? JCanete Mar 2018 #345

Notice what is edited out of the second/copy tweet Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2018 #435

For the love of Gawd. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #333

Who is making this into a story? Don't give me that shit. If it shouldn't be a distraction JCanete Mar 2018 #344

Well said, Cha Mar 2018 #346

Yes melman Mar 2018 #350

Sanders shoved aside the speaker from Sandy Hook? yardwork Mar 2018 #296

Of course not melman Mar 2018 #349

Aww bless, did someone need a new thing to hit Bernie over the head with this week? Kentonio Mar 2018 #300

BS gave the Protesters the hammer. Wwcd Mar 2018 #322

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #332

Already have plenty. Blue_true Mar 2018 #334

That is of course completely down to your own choice Kentonio Mar 2018 #351

Bernie is not a democrat. DU members have to support democrats. Blue_true Mar 2018 #373

Two things Kentonio Mar 2018 #436

LOL! NurseJackie Mar 2018 #437

Interesting. Blue_true Mar 2018 #439

I advise you to go read them again. Kentonio Mar 2018 #441

Ok, I see where you came up with Bernie's name. Blue_true Mar 2018 #442

I'm not alerting on you. Kentonio Mar 2018 #443

I apologize if you took "maybe you" to mean something harsh. Blue_true Mar 2018 #444

No problem Kentonio Mar 2018 #445

K&R Gothmog Mar 2018 #316

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I really wish that we as a party would get over the whole Bernie thing. Oneironaut Mar 2018 #338

Never miss a chance to demean Sanders huh. This is petty onit2day Mar 2018 #347

Does what this student organizer said bother you? ehrnst Mar 2018 #355

Bad form, and very disrespectful. But it's what I've come to expect from him. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2018 #348

lol.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #357

So where are we now GaryCnf Mar 2018 #368

+1000 jalan48 Mar 2018 #371

"the 2020 Democratic nominee for President of the United States" LexVegas Mar 2018 #374

Read closer friend. Did you miss the words "or anyone espousing similar views?" GaryCnf Mar 2018 #375

""the left's" most prominent spokesman" LexVegas Mar 2018 #377

Well I know he may not measure up GaryCnf Mar 2018 #381

Do you post ANYTHING besides content-free mockery? Ever???????????? stranger81 Mar 2018 #418

... LexVegas Mar 2018 #421

Or someone ELSE "espousing similar views?" Yes! Hortensis Mar 2018 #388

"Strong progressive liberal?" GaryCnf Mar 2018 #389

Lol. Is that my image to you? Bizarre. Hortensis Mar 2018 #391

Progressive Liberal? Not with his gun record! Not with Wwcd Mar 2018 #401

That was the term used GaryCnf Mar 2018 #402

An Independant Senate Millionaire Me. Mar 2018 #434

How do you know "hundreds of Bernie-hating ADULTS swarmed" Ms. Levitan's twitter feed? George II Mar 2018 #396

Asked and answered GaryCnf Mar 2018 #410

Where? George II Mar 2018 #412

128 n/t GaryCnf Mar 2018 #413

Maybe I'm confused (how's that for an opening?) I thought you/we were talking about... George II Mar 2018 #414

Not really. sheshe2 Mar 2018 #430

You understand I am sure GaryCnf Mar 2018 #431

Holy crap.. disillusioned73 Mar 2018 #427

Hows it going around these parts? Nt NCTraveler Mar 2018 #409