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171. Yet, you did not use the word socialist to describe him

Thu Dec 6, 2018, 11:28 AM

Dec 2018

when Bernie describes himself as a democratic socialist. Why would you only provide only a partial description of him?

If you read some of the socialist Websites, you will find that there are plenty of writers that do not consider him to be a socialist and they have noted his capitalist tendencies. Look at his corporate donations from the 2016 election cycle.

Alphabet Inc.....$361,408
University of California...$290,354
National Nurses United....$212,396
Microsoft Corp...$169,329
US Postal Service...$134,449
Apple Inc...$131,618
Roswell Infographics...$130,500
US Dept of Veterans Affairs...$123,094
Kaiser Permanente ..$119,535
Amazon.com...$105,842
IBM Corp...$102,853
US Navy...$100,743
Boeing Co...$96,655
State of California...$91,127
Moveon.org...$87,520
US Air Force...$81,346
US Army...$80,995
AT&T Inc...$79,500

http://politicaloasis.freeforums.net/thread/18209/bss-2016-corporate-donors-opensecrets

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Sanders campaign drops $300k on private jet travel [View all] TexasTowelie Dec 2018 OP

WOW Gothmog Dec 2018 #1

Hey man . . . Maru Kitteh Dec 2018 #2

He has PAC's now... Tavarious Jackson Dec 2018 #3

But I thought PAC's were bad! betsuni Dec 2018 #20

But PACs were so evil in 2016 Gothmog Dec 2018 #54

Not HIS PACs! NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #100

Like some other things that are evil incarnate!!! Until.... they become useful to ehrnst Dec 2018 #278

Right around 11,000 $27 donations DFW Dec 2018 #10

I wonder when he will release his taxes. nt jrthin Dec 2018 #58

To get onto the ballot for 2020 in a couple of states, sanders will have to release tax returns Gothmog Dec 2018 #72

Not if large numbers of his supporters get their way ehrnst Dec 2018 #279

If sanders is not on the ballot in key blue states, sanders will not be the nominee Gothmog Dec 2018 #290

I'm glad u haven't been holding your breath. Nt BootinUp Dec 2018 #73

Seriously? (eom) Control-Z Dec 2018 #4

... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #5

Thanks, TexasT... Cha Dec 2018 #6

is this why there are those attacks on Beto ? JI7 Dec 2018 #7

I think "The Gathering" attacked Beto Cha Dec 2018 #9

It's just more of the same ol same ol guruoo Dec 2018 #14

BS brings it Cha Dec 2018 #17

Would saying I disagree also be considered "too divisive"? guruoo Dec 2018 #26

BS just held a conference featuring non stop attacks on Democrats with people who refused to Cha Dec 2018 #27

Wtf?!?! Damn, more Cornel West?!?!??! uponit7771 Dec 2018 #38

Yeah, cornel west.. the advocate for the LIES Cha Dec 2018 #41

Hey Cha, can you send email ... I need your opinion on something but don't know how to send DU uponit7771 Dec 2018 #42

Translation: How dare Beto even contemplate running NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #102

They KNOW Beto will strip away a lot of Bernie's young voters. Adrahil Dec 2018 #112

They're scared shitless of Beto. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #206

I wholeheartedly agree! Run Beto Run! Cha Dec 2018 #249

Beto may be working with Obama Gothmog Dec 2018 #101

Obama aides say Beto O'Rourke reminds them of the ex-president. Obama agrees. Gothmog Dec 2018 #138

That is so awesome! He has such a breadth of knowledge, way R B Garr Dec 2018 #307

And a breath of fresh air. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #309

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Dec 2018 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Dec 2018 #116

Thanks for Hoarse Whisperer exposing Cha Dec 2018 #228

More attacks on Beto by sanders supporters Gothmog Dec 2018 #230

This message was self-deleted by its author Hill2020Yeah Dec 2018 #8

So what? mahina Dec 2018 #11

"Bernie flies coach" used to be one of his selling points. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #59

I remember that! And the lavish praise treestar Dec 2018 #148

So he spent his own campaign money to help other candidates. garybeck Dec 2018 #12

THIS!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #65

Bastard!! klook Dec 2018 #134

Good point. nt PufPuf23 Dec 2018 #141

Bingo.. disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #156

I believe "his own campaign money" was contributed by people for "his own campaign", which was.... George II Dec 2018 #182

They should thank him for showing up uninvited, against their wishes Ninsianna Dec 2018 #296

So I'm supposed to drop my support for him? Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #13

Exactly, it's the typical right wing attack RandiFan1290 Dec 2018 #30

"corporatist Democrat" betsuni Dec 2018 #32

Corporatist Democrat? mcar Dec 2018 #46

I was going to get REALLY fucking pissed, but it is a waste of time and energy Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #94

Some things will never change mcar Dec 2018 #97

And the open, rightwing talking point attack of Democratic party still there for Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #98

It's not rightwing; it's far leftwing purity-speak /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #110

Yeah, me too NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #103

We are getting an early prelude to early 2020 if Bernie runs. Blue_true Dec 2018 #121

I see only one pol who demands absolute fealty, and gets it. (tn) ehrnst Dec 2018 #277

whomever gets the nomination treestar Dec 2018 #149

Look up their donors, and then you will know. roody Dec 2018 #159

He could have given a speech to wall street, would have only took 50 minutes bahrbearian Dec 2018 #64

Actually, that would be illegal, as a sitting Senator. ehrnst Dec 2018 #74

Big bucks in hating Wall Street, apparently. R B Garr Dec 2018 #93

"Corporatist Democrat" "Bernie or Bust, Vol. 2" LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #79

I am afraid. I can see it starting. nt Blue_true Dec 2018 #122

What "corporatist Democrat" are you being asked to support here? NT WeekiWater Dec 2018 #92

None in this post, but the intent is to sour my support for a progressive Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #95

You're a victim of binary oppositional thinking. Adrahil Dec 2018 #111

This . . . peggysue2 Dec 2018 #115

California is the most progressive state and Bernie didn't R B Garr Dec 2018 #119

The bullshit about corporatist democrats always pops up just in time to help elect a republican. Blue_true Dec 2018 #124

Exactly, it is absurdly lame. The attacks on Beto are nauseatingly R B Garr Dec 2018 #204

I am worried about 2020 if we don't throw some people overboard NOW. Blue_true Dec 2018 #288

I agree. Anyone still using the phony populist wedge against Democrats R B Garr Dec 2018 #294

I am glad to hear people are going after them. Blue_true Dec 2018 #295

Who is the corporatist? Blue_true Dec 2018 #123

Oh Jesus. "Corporatist Democrat"? That's all I need to know about you. Squinch Dec 2018 #130

Don't have the nerve to name who you're referring to, do you? ehrnst Dec 2018 #274

Same old story, same old song and dance, my friend. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #276

Nope. It's a general note on hypocrisy of people who attack progressives Ninsianna Dec 2018 #300

The article flat out states they didn't get the info on where he flew to Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #302

Reality shows us where he appeared. It's called critical thought. Ninsianna Dec 2018 #304

Big carbon footprint Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #15

What happened to their "Green" initiative? George II Dec 2018 #85

Obviously, this means private jet travel isn't elitist anymore. betsuni Dec 2018 #16

YAY We won't be called "elitist" by BS when we Cha Dec 2018 #18

It's not like only the 1% can usually afford private jets! betsuni Dec 2018 #19

LOL! BlueMTexpat Dec 2018 #21

Aloha, BlueMT! Cha Dec 2018 #25

Neither are millionaires. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #76

Errr... Fuzzpope Dec 2018 #22

He came to Wisconsin a couple times. He didn't walk dembotoz Dec 2018 #23

Good point Victor_c3 Dec 2018 #80

That is a whole lot of cash. whow. riversedge Dec 2018 #24

big deal dsc Dec 2018 #28

Do you have a link? sheshe2 Dec 2018 #129

BS was largely missing in action in his home state Vermont during the general election. lapucelle Dec 2018 #29

Excellent Question, lapucelle. Cha Dec 2018 #31

maybe the people in vermont don't want those things JI7 Dec 2018 #33

Wha? George II Dec 2018 #55

Our face couldn't have ended up flatter than mine from your fall. Blue_true Dec 2018 #127

I am thinking they left off... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #131

That's what I think. betsuni Dec 2018 #135

Well, that's at least an original idea NastyRiffraff Dec 2018 #107

If that were the case, why did they elect a Senator that wants those things? George II Dec 2018 #108

Well, you just described opportunism. Blue_true Dec 2018 #126

+1 betsuni Dec 2018 #34

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2018 #43

Wow. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #60

He was a no show when Vermont became the first state in the country to try to inact Single Payer. Blue_true Dec 2018 #125

Perhaps not a priority for him at that time. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #133

But he claims, along with his supporters, to be the tireless advocate for the dispossessed. Blue_true Dec 2018 #191

I know, right? nt sheshe2 Dec 2018 #196

After rigging his own primary, BS assumed that his work in VT was done. nt Maven Dec 2018 #301

Nine different states? Bravo, Bernie, for babylonsister Dec 2018 #35

Lost in the story about luxury private jet travel is this little tidbit. lapucelle Dec 2018 #36

Interesting information, lapucelle! Why wouldn't his own R B Garr Dec 2018 #40

Not a penny. George II Dec 2018 #82

How many of the candidates he "campaigned for" actually won last month? George II Dec 2018 #56

I can name some Eric J in MN Dec 2018 #87

However... sheshe2 Dec 2018 #137

When did he back Gretchen Whitmer? After he campaigned hard Ninsianna Dec 2018 #297

Nobody brings it like Bernie... the guy is ageless. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #69

That's all? Considering how many stops he made for candidates, thanks Bernie for Nanjeanne Dec 2018 #37

I LOVE how much he bothers the right wingers. RandiFan1290 Dec 2018 #44

Yeah, the RWers are still going after Hillary full steam. R B Garr Dec 2018 #48

Yep. Right wingers hate Bernie. You even hear the same clownish arguments used against Al Gore. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2018 #96

Right wingers in both parties. n/t QC Dec 2018 #192

They seem to live the guy. Ninsianna Dec 2018 #305

Sanders still hangs with West who called Obama ***Niggerized*** I don't give him the benefit uponit7771 Dec 2018 #39

Bernie will always struggle with attracting minority voters BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #212

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Will it go on my permanent record?!?1 BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #237

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Oh I'll be "mowed down"!1! BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #240

If you were wearing leftynyc Dec 2018 #244

"Hilbots" ?!?! Corporate Dems ?;?!? You guys are back and force aren't you uponit7771 Dec 2018 #239

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Not for long DesertRat Dec 2018 #247

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2018 #254

Bazinga! George II Dec 2018 #264

Boom! NurseJackie Dec 2018 #287

Sounds 1%ish mcar Dec 2018 #45

Not To Me It Doesn't ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #47

It's also a safe bet the entire capacity was used Major Nikon Dec 2018 #117

We don't know that it isn't the case, either. And if they're remote destinations, why... George II Dec 2018 #178

Neither Supporting Nor Disavowing Those Organizations ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #186

Sanders post?!?!? progressoid Dec 2018 #49

lmao... disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #157

LoL G_j Dec 2018 #211

I remember when people were raving about how great it was that he traveled coach. George II Dec 2018 #50

Yep. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #61

Yet at the same time we had this: George II Dec 2018 #63

I looked to see if I had a fuck to give that he's using a private jet to help elect Democrats Autumn Dec 2018 #51

He could have saved $300k and helped elect a Dem Governor in Vermont. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #62

I doubt he would have made a difference. Scott is popular among Vermont Democrats. Autumn Dec 2018 #81

Christine gained 11 points in just 2 weeks before the election, to 39% (Scott, 49%). SunSeeker Dec 2018 #84

I don't think the DNC was using this private jet provider ehrnst Dec 2018 #66

I think that you are correct on this Gothmog Dec 2018 #78

Got crickets from Autumn.... ehrnst Dec 2018 #275

I noticed this Gothmog Dec 2018 #291

Hypocrite BeyondGeography Dec 2018 #52

Yes... wearing his elitist line of All-Star Chucks... InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #68

i bet bidens gonna get the nom...... samnsara Dec 2018 #53

Bernie calls Trump a 'pathological liar' Eric J in MN Dec 2018 #88

For this thread Gothmog Dec 2018 #57

Living Large Me. Dec 2018 #71

Bernie, thanks for all your hard work helping to elect Democrats! jalan48 Dec 2018 #67

And the equal amount of work you did to make the sun rise each and every day. Ninsianna Dec 2018 #298

He's the best. Glad he's in the Senate. jalan48 Dec 2018 #299

I have no problem with his using whatever transportation is practical... brooklynite Dec 2018 #70

..... ehrnst Dec 2018 #77

That's an interesting list. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #83

If you pointed out to me something I did or said that was inconsistent or wrong Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #105

Your yesterday posts in that thread are hilarious!... SidDithers Dec 2018 #202

Ouch! OnDoutside Dec 2018 #86

agreed, consistency is paramount. nt JCanete Dec 2018 #104

Oh yeah! mcar Dec 2018 #106

My how times have Cha Dec 2018 #109

It looks like an ordinary commuter air service... lapucelle Dec 2018 #118

thanks for the reminder treestar Dec 2018 #152

Wow! Disgusting things said about our 2016 Democratic nominee in that thread. yardwork Dec 2018 #187

He is a savvy career politician looking to expand his reach at the end of his career. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #89

How magnanimous of Sanders to spend so much time and money to help elect Democrats! borgesian Dec 2018 #90

I recall Bernie supporters proudly posting pictures of Bernie sitting in coach as proof EffieBlack Dec 2018 #91

If BS declares as a Dem pecosbob Dec 2018 #99

Bernie will NEVER announce as a Democrat. Adrahil Dec 2018 #113

I was just pulling a few people's chains is all pecosbob Dec 2018 #114

I'm going to file this under IDGAF Devil Child Dec 2018 #120

This thread is hilarious. Bernie-bashing has graduated to self-parody. Jim Lane Dec 2018 #128

This is why I don't watch professional sports. Who needs it when you can watch... Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2018 #139

I also heard he engages in the crime of selling his own book Devil Child Dec 2018 #140

Well come one, Hillary got none treestar Dec 2018 #153

No one is concerned about him selling his books. What people are concerned about.... George II Dec 2018 #177

He does seem to get a lot of DUers undies in a bunch. progressoid Dec 2018 #142

If you think their undies are in a bunch NOW.... Jim Lane Dec 2018 #145

What's funny is you think the Bernie love hasn't reached self parody. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #203

I say TheFarseer Dec 2018 #132

LOL! klook Dec 2018 #136

Did you see that coat he's got? Autumn Dec 2018 #151

You do realize all the abuse and harassment a certain other candidate got... George II Dec 2018 #163

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Dec 2018 #166

He is now, and he's not even a candidate. George II Dec 2018 #175

Sure he's not a candidate. He's flying around the country campaigning for Democrats. nt Autumn Dec 2018 #180

How about the people of Vermont? ehrnst Dec 2018 #268

What about the people of Vermont? They elected him again. Autumn Dec 2018 #270

Did you read the date on the link? This is him after the election. ehrnst Dec 2018 #271

The Vermont NAACP and other progressive activist groups are pretty upset with him though: George II Dec 2018 #273

Not a group that can deliver many votes for him in Vermont ehrnst Dec 2018 #283

You are. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #215

. George II Dec 2018 #216

Nervous laughter is an understandable if predictable response. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #220

Oh, that's FAR from "nervous" laughter. George II Dec 2018 #263

You literally did within this subthread. progressoid Dec 2018 #223

What makes you say that? George II Dec 2018 #229

I saw... that was great! NurseJackie Dec 2018 #267

I can't agree with your hard line. Jim Lane Dec 2018 #146

as long as you weren't going on about how he flew coach treestar Dec 2018 #154

To tell the truth TheFarseer Dec 2018 #158

Well, it was a BIG topic of discussion, and derision, a while back for many. George II Dec 2018 #164

So fu*king what... EarthFirst Dec 2018 #143

It's "Democratic" enough, not "'Democrat' enough." betsuni Dec 2018 #144

I guess I don't see how using a private jet to make many campaign stops is the Nanjeanne Dec 2018 #147

I have no idea what you're talking about. betsuni Dec 2018 #162

Doesn't surprise me. As soon as you mention Nanjeanne Dec 2018 #185

Bernie is "Democratic". He's just not a "Democrat". Autumn Dec 2018 #161

Correction: Bernie is a democratic socialist. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #167

No shit. That's what I said, he's not a Democrat. Autumn Dec 2018 #168

Yet, you did not use the word socialist to describe him TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #171

Let me help you out again. Here's the post I responded to. Note the emphasis on the words Autumn Dec 2018 #173

Let me help you out. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Dec 2018 #179

I wish BS had spent some time in VT with Democratic candidate Chistine Hallquist. lapucelle Dec 2018 #306

Ok... disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #150

Good God. Give it up. mac56 Dec 2018 #155

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I saw Bernie speak to the UVM kids (in Burlington VT) karynnj Dec 2018 #165

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #169

You want to see something really embarrassing? Look at this link posted upthread Autumn Dec 2018 #170

Yes, we learrned that many of the people that supported Bernie in 2016 TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #174

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Why would you want progressives not on DU? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #189

I don't have any issues with progressives. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #194

Many of us WOULD like progressives on DU, and liberals, and the dreaded centrists, as long.... George II Dec 2018 #266

You may want to look at the name of this board, and its guidelines. ehrnst Dec 2018 #272

Wow melman Dec 2018 #195

It IS pretty embarrassing for that group! betsuni Dec 2018 #282

Nice try. That article you link to is from 2016. What is he paying per hour now? SunSeeker Dec 2018 #181

That's why I said "during the 2016 campaign" in that post. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #188

Apparently some of the commenters at Vermont Digger do. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #198

"commenters at Vermont Digger" melman Dec 2018 #199

"Who fucking cares"? You. You just posted about it, comparing what 2016 candidates paid. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #207

I'm saying that if people care about what Sanders pays Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #227

Guess he's no longer "Bernie always fly coach." SunSeeker Dec 2018 #259

Why bring up 2016? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #260

This OP is about what Bernie is doing now. SunSeeker Dec 2018 #261

Trash and move on. Ace Rothstein Dec 2018 #172

2016 Presidential Primaries ended in 2016 Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #183

So a current article about Bernie spending nearly $300K on private jet travel TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #190

Interesting. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #193

No, but you are implying that the OP is about 2016 TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #197

Nope. Not quite. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #200

What else can one think when a person posts an OP, then goes back to find an old OP Autumn Dec 2018 #201

Wow. I hadn't even seen that. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #209

Sour grapes? ehrnst Dec 2018 #285

I'm not sure how to respond to that. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #292

I saw post #70 and went to the link--I didn't search for it earlier. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #222

Who is no longer around DU has nothing to do with anything and absolutely nothing, zero, ziltch Autumn Dec 2018 #226

Thanks for kicking my thread again. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #231

Your welcome. I kept seeing replies and figure out I had not done it. Autumn Dec 2018 #233

MIRT looks to ensure that nobody who is flagged for review TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #248

Really? You don't say. Autumn Dec 2018 #251

Yes it is. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #255

Excellent summary and analysis. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. NurseJackie Dec 2018 #286

Wrong. There was a link in post #70. I saw it before TexasT posted in that thread. betsuni Dec 2018 #281

Geez, another snide remark and personal attack. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #213

Another fascinating reply. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #214

No, I don't keep files of who supported what candidates in the 2015-2016 primaries. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #234

"Logical assumption" Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #235

Thanks for making the snide remark inferring that someone is an ass. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #252

The only inference made is that you clearly made an assumption. Act_of_Reparation Dec 2018 #256

So it is fair to criticize other Democratic candidates, TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #258

Thanks for posting this current article, TT. It shows what R B Garr Dec 2018 #221

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #280

It certainly has revealed a lot. R B Garr Dec 2018 #308

Looks like the "Bernie OR ELSE!" crowd has geared up for 2020 BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #205

Likes like the "Anyone but Bernie or ELSE!" crowd has geared up for 2020 Devil Child Dec 2018 #208

Damn right BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #210

I appreciate your honesty in expressing your hatred for progressive allies Devil Child Dec 2018 #218

Nah, it's really just Bernie. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #219

Yeah I got a hide for bashing Bernie Bros, I'm appealing it now uponit7771 Dec 2018 #241

Is JPR down? BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #243

I think so I just reply to a poster who said Bernie... is ...the movement uponit7771 Dec 2018 #245

Ah yes the same one who told me BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #246

Yep they're back (poltergeist girl voice) uponit7771 Dec 2018 #253

Why don't you focus on the republicans Marrah_Goodman Dec 2018 #217

Why doesn't Bernie focus on the Republicans? TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #224

BS LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #284

I'm not going to take the time to respond to your belief that Bernie isn't criticizing the TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #289

I never said Bernie never criticized the Democratic party LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #293

Tell that to BS when he insults my Cha Dec 2018 #225

From the Hoarse Whisperere Gothmog Dec 2018 #232

I love me some Hoarse Whisperer tweets - very talented and very poignant. George II Dec 2018 #262

I wondered... Mike Nelson Dec 2018 #250

Yes some of the candidates did win, TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #257

So what? pwb Dec 2018 #265

He purchased carbon offsets and went to 25 events so IDGAF TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #269

So he spent. Snackshack Dec 2018 #303