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SFnomad

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18. That was the problem during the last Primary, this place was overrun with BS cheerleaders

Sat Jan 26, 2019, 02:54 PM

Jan 2019

and Secretary Clinton haters. I don't know if it was the "BernieBro" phenomenon, Republican or Russian trolls or just honestly people that preferred Sanders that went too far.

The peer review became a joke. That's why they revamped it completely. Hopefully it will never been as bad as it had been.

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If Bernie runs as an Independent, we should be free to criticize him [View all] dansolo Jan 2019 OP

Democratic candidates get attacked here regularly mcar Jan 2019 #1

Yes, especially Bernie... just watch, seconds after he announces InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #36

That is true Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #50

you think? Brainstormy Jan 2019 #101

Read the description about this site Blecht Jan 2019 #2

Here it is Andy823 Jan 2019 #27

Bernie is, & always will run as a Democrat-no way he screws the party by running as an Independent InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #44

With due respect,I hope he stays out of it. His time came and went. Time for new blood. Left-over Jan 2019 #49

Riiight, after running once; he deserves another shot, like many other past Democratic candidates. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #51

I support Bernie. Whether he wins the primary or not, his voice will be valuable during the debates earthshine Jan 2019 #54

I agree earthshine... so many potential candidates have adopted Bernie's progressive agenda... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #64

Most Bernie Bros were either Russian bots or people who were never Democrats to begin with. earthshine Jan 2019 #86

His attacks on democrats screws the party daily Evergreen Emerald Jan 2019 #80

Everything I've seen suggests he is campaigning for the Democratic nomination Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #3

Exactly!! Why would anyone even want to consider seeing Bernie run as an Independent?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #65

He is running as a Democrat violetpastille Jan 2019 #4

How Can He Run As A Dem If He Isn't One? Me. Jan 2019 #5

How did he do it in 2016? oberliner Jan 2019 #6

Aaah, But We Are Worlds Away From That Mishap Me. Jan 2019 #22

He will be acknowledged as a Democratic candidate by DNC should he run, as with other candidates. David__77 Jan 2019 #105

I don't know Me. I think he found a loophole violetpastille Jan 2019 #7

I Know About Vermont Me. Jan 2019 #21

Vermont did this ismnotwasm Jan 2019 #8

"'It's hard to explain to people from out of state how we've made peace with it as a party, how WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #24

Of Course He Made Peace With It Me. Jan 2019 #28

Thanks for pointing this out! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #74

He was also the choice of Vermont Democratic primary voters. David__77 Jan 2019 #107

he declares as a democrat, he gets the signatures...he is thus a democrat. weird right? JCanete Jan 2019 #26

We'll See Me. Jan 2019 #29

The DNC passed a rule last August. kstewart33 Jan 2019 #55

Thank Goodness Me. Jan 2019 #58

He'll have no problem signing and reneging. NastyRiffraff Jan 2019 #93

Yep. kstewart33 Jan 2019 #96

You can't be serious... Bernie is the epitome of Democratic values... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #67

Yes. Criticism is fine, bashing is not still_one Jan 2019 #16

Bashing is also fine, unless F**k Bernie is now classified as criticism. Autumn Jan 2019 #37

No. I have not seen a post like that not get hidden. Link? still_one Jan 2019 #47

Check your inbox. nt Autumn Jan 2019 #48

Without question... the bashing needs to stop!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #69

Criticize Bernie? BeyondGeography Jan 2019 #9

You forgot the satire thingy. rgbecker Jan 2019 #15

+1000 Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #31

If a moderate Republican decided to run as a Democrat, would we be unable to criticze them? LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #10

If someone comes into the party, uses it, then goes back... brush Jan 2019 #34

How do we know that they'll stay a Democrat? LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #40

What we do know is one person announced he was going back... brush Jan 2019 #56

Constructive criticism is explicitly allowed, and I'm sure there would be plenty in that case. n/t pnwmom Jan 2019 #46

K&R stonecutter357 Jan 2019 #11

During the Primary, criticism has always been fair game ... once they're in the General, we rally SFnomad Jan 2019 #12

There is nothing stopping DUers from criticizing Bernie or any Democrat aikoaiko Jan 2019 #13

That was the problem during the last Primary, this place was overrun with BS cheerleaders SFnomad Jan 2019 #18

I spent months tumbstoned during the primary because of my "peers". We opened a Hillary discussion wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #33

I think some of the peers are not open minded about Bernie. wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #32

WAY too far... it's incredible, seeing how Bernie's policy positions resonate with the voters. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #70

He should run on the kremlin ticket. He was all over RT last time. PSPS Jan 2019 #14

A very inconvenient truth! peggysue2 Jan 2019 #23

lol shanny Jan 2019 #68

And he hasn't voted for sanctions against Russia since 45's "Electoral College landslide." VOX Jan 2019 #75

Nothing is stopping you from criticizing him now. Autumn Jan 2019 #17

Even if he runs as a Democrat, that doesn't ensure that he'll MineralMan Jan 2019 #19

Are you comparing Bernie to Trump when you say... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #71

Nope. MineralMan Jan 2019 #87

Oh okay, would have been surprised... why I asked. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #97

a bit overly anxious to go there jimlup Jan 2019 #20

uh, looking around, you don't think you are now? nt JCanete Jan 2019 #25

Bernie is not going to run as an independent. RDANGELO Jan 2019 #30

If he did he wouldn't run at all. brush Jan 2019 #35

Exactly. honest.abe Jan 2019 #42

Oh, he's going to Switch Back Again to Dem.. Cha Jan 2019 #53

No, that's where Bernie's heart is... cut him some slack! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #73

NO. Cha Jan 2019 #78

Is That Why He Is Always Criticizing It? Me. Jan 2019 #59

Yeah, he fools No One Paying Attention to Cha Jan 2019 #81

Without question... Bernie is a loyal Democratic Party supporter. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #72

Let's see those tax returns. Whether you be, Dem, Indy or GOP! oasis Jan 2019 #38

Anyone who chooses to run Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #39

I couldn't agree more, as long as the criticism is policy based... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #79

Agreed Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #95

Of course.. in fact I think we should start a "Stop Sanders" fund. honest.abe Jan 2019 #41

Or Just Plain Out Offer Him The Money Not To Run Me. Jan 2019 #60

According to the treads I have been reading for months I don't think that rule applies elmac Jan 2019 #43

THIS +1,000!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #76

Democrats Roy Rolling Jan 2019 #45

Like BS "criticizes" his "opponents"..? Cha Jan 2019 #52

no, his opponents just don't want BS AlexSFCA Jan 2019 #57

His Opponents Being Dems? Me. Jan 2019 #61

his opponents being Qualified "Black, White, Gay, Latino or Women" Candidates Cha Jan 2019 #62

There's A Change In The Air Me. Jan 2019 #102

Sounds like he was aiming that comment squarely at democrats. Blue_true Jan 2019 #63

Of course he was. Cha Jan 2019 #83

This time I hope that people look at his record instead of what he is saying. Blue_true Jan 2019 #91

absolutely. shanny Jan 2019 #66

Considering 2016, guillaumeb Jan 2019 #77

NOT happening!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #82

We agree on this. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #84

Saw a post earlier today called for no more BS in our primaries. aka-chmeee Jan 2019 #85

We need to unite. Hopefully, this time the GOP and Russia will not Hortensis Jan 2019 #88

So, if he runs as a Dem, you won't criticize him? earthshine Jan 2019 #89

I assume that's a rhetorical question. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #99

Yes. Intended to show the sheer silliness of this OP. earthshine Jan 2019 #100

He's going to be thoroughly vetted this time nini Jan 2019 #90

Uh oh... aidbo Jan 2019 #92

Absolutely Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #94

I'm going to critique him either way. BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #98

+1000000 NT EllieBC Jan 2019 #104

Never bernie Donkey king kong Jan 2019 #103

Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #106

Bernie Sanders will not get any traction this election cycle. delisen Jan 2019 #108

The only way that happens is if he runs as an independent... Dennis Donovan Jan 2019 #109

What's this? dogman Jan 2019 #110