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90. BS is not just attacking the current field of candidates who've already declared for the Democratic

Reply to David__77 (Reply #74)

Sat Jan 26, 2019, 07:54 PM

Jan 2019

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Stop trying to turn BS into a victim. He's Not "respectful".

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Bernie Sanders attacks Democrat focus on 'gay, black, Latino' candidates [View all] Soph0571 Jan 2019 OP

Interesting strategy... Mike Nelson Jan 2019 #1

Yes indeed... EXACTLY what Bernie said... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #4

"We" need to bring together.... dawg day Jan 2019 #56

What is his view? nt fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #132

"My Opponents" - HE IS TALKING ABOUT DEMOCRATS AS HIS "OPPONENTS" Maru Kitteh Jan 2019 #2

I noticed that, too obamanut2012 Jan 2019 #3

go away Bernie! agingdem Jan 2019 #10

I agree, he is not a Democrat, he is too old TNNurse Jan 2019 #12

+ 1 Bernie Sanders is 77 violetpastille Jan 2019 #70

+1 sarcasmo Jan 2019 #155

I think he's talking about you! rgbecker Jan 2019 #18

And yet he is still protected here.... Adrahil Jan 2019 #24

ALL Democrats are his opponents NastyRiffraff Jan 2019 #68

DAMN RIGHT! Fickety fackety FUCK THAT NOISE! BamaRefugee Jan 2019 #77

Bernie needs to go back to Vermont and enjoy Apollyonus Jan 2019 #114

Exactly which "opponents" think that frazzled Jan 2019 #5

+1 betsuni Jan 2019 #6

+1 R B Garr Jan 2019 #17

Seems to me it's Bernie playing mcar Jan 2019 #21

It is a strawmen. The most charitable way I can put it is that he is a gaffe machine emulatorloo Jan 2019 #55

He is completely out to lunch n/t Apollyonus Jan 2019 #118

He does not understand, or diminishes, a big portion of the Democratic base. apcalc Jan 2019 #7

Who are your preferred candidates? oberliner Jan 2019 #9

It's important to have diverse candidates so all of the country sees themselves in government Buckeyeblue Jan 2019 #8

Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #15

HRC was NOT a "token candidate". FFS! NT Adrahil Jan 2019 #25

Of course he does, because MoonRiver Jan 2019 #11

Or a woman. comradebillyboy Jan 2019 #19

Yes MoonRiver Jan 2019 #20

The proper word is DEMOCRATIC Farmer-Rick Jan 2019 #13

I understand that the right likes to emphasize the "rat" and has tried to turn our name into an Squinch Jan 2019 #148

Well by misusing the word and using it as an adjective like they do Farmer-Rick Jan 2019 #150

Uh... okie dokie. Squinch Jan 2019 #151

Does he not realize how that sounds? Or, does he realize and just not care? NurseJackie Jan 2019 #14

A reminder from HRC about attacks from the left... PunkinPi Jan 2019 #16

She's correct, you know! That was an excellent historical analysis. Brief, concise, TRUE! NurseJackie Jan 2019 #33

Well said, NJ, and thanks for the transcription. nt PunkinPi Jan 2019 #34

And thank YOU for finding that interview!! Hillary's still got it! NurseJackie Jan 2019 #36

You're welcome... PunkinPi Jan 2019 #39

As HRC said, Enough! peggysue2 Jan 2019 #67

Hillary is 100% correct Apollyonus Jan 2019 #117

I wish someone would ask him mcar Jan 2019 #22

He can't name them, because it is a strawman argument. emulatorloo Jan 2019 #57

That is exactly right mcar Jan 2019 #62

Opponents. ismnotwasm Jan 2019 #23

Anyone who doesn't vote for him. RandySF Jan 2019 #79

Democrats GulfCoast66 Jan 2019 #131

Sounds like the Obama coalition. nt UniteFightBack Jan 2019 #26

Bernie is arguing against identity politics here. Oneironaut Jan 2019 #27

The problem with his POV is current inequalities ismnotwasm Jan 2019 #30

I agree. I would say his comments can be summed up as, "That's easy for you to say." Oneironaut Jan 2019 #31

Yeah, I agree ismnotwasm Jan 2019 #35

Please go the fuck away njhoneybadger Jan 2019 #28

"Frankenstein voting bloc" DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #32

Frankenstein voting bloc is a really good one. betsuni Jan 2019 #95

I agree with Bernie Johnny2X2X Jan 2019 #29

Bernie Sanders is great, and venomous attacks against him from the "Left" will come with a price. David__77 Jan 2019 #41

The guy attacks the democratic party MrGrieves Jan 2019 #47

OK. David__77 Jan 2019 #49

What venous attacks MrGrieves Jan 2019 #54

I'm referring to disrespectful nicknames and insults. David__77 Jan 2019 #60

Ok sure. So where are they? MrGrieves Jan 2019 #89

I have never seen anyone treat him with disrespect Apollyonus Jan 2019 #119

Dunno. He's a gaffe machine. We have left candidates that don't have his baggage emulatorloo Jan 2019 #59

I'm referring to disrespectful nicknames and insults. David__77 Jan 2019 #61

Yeah I don't like that either. emulatorloo Jan 2019 #66

So it's OK for Bernie to attack Democrats on a regular basis mcar Jan 2019 #64

I'm referring to disrespectful nicknames and insults. David__77 Jan 2019 #72

What disrespectful names? What insults? mcar Jan 2019 #76

I'm quite sure people can use their own judgment in determining that. David__77 Jan 2019 #80

I'm on record here as being against using the f-word, even for the president, LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #82

You think that Sanders IS a "parasite?" David__77 Jan 2019 #83

Yes; what part of my post was unclear? LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #84

Just clarifying that you weren't merely saying he demonstrated parasitic behavior. David__77 Jan 2019 #86

You're welcome. Prior to the 2016 election, I would have described him as a "symbiote", LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #88

No, he attacks the focus of some in the Party. eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #101

He attacks the very core of the Democratic party Apollyonus Jan 2019 #121

I agree that Sanders focused on economic analysis, guillaumeb Jan 2019 #153

The Only One Attacking Venomously Is Him Me. Jan 2019 #69

I don't think that that's true. David__77 Jan 2019 #74

BS is not just attacking the current field of candidates who've already declared for the Democratic Cha Jan 2019 #90

My point relates to disrespectful insults and nicknames. David__77 Jan 2019 #98

So no "sticks and stones?" fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #135

Everyone can make their choice, of course. David__77 Jan 2019 #137

lol What's the price? stonecutter357 Jan 2019 #85

That's a matter of viewpoint. David__77 Jan 2019 #87

Every criticism of Bernie is characterized as a "disrespectful insult" Apollyonus Jan 2019 #124

I don't think every criticism is a disrespectful insult. David__77 Jan 2019 #126

So he can download data from other candidates against rules Apollyonus Jan 2019 #127

I'm sure the DNC can handle its affairs and have good information security. David__77 Jan 2019 #128

They had an honor system which was never violated before Apollyonus Jan 2019 #130

Like BS' Attacks on our Left Gay, Latino, POC, and Women candidates? Cha Jan 2019 #91

I dig the Fact Check... fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #136

"Venomous attacks against him from the Left will come with a price. It could be quite a steep price, lapucelle Jan 2019 #106

It is a threat Apollyonus Jan 2019 #129

+1 fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #138

What price will that be? Apollyonus Jan 2019 #115

It makes the oligarchs happy TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #43

I highly doubt it will be around him. nt fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #139

I am eternally grateful to Bernie for pulling the DemocratIC Party Greybnk48 Jan 2019 #44

I think he's played a positive role. David__77 Jan 2019 #50

Nope.. too Divisive. Cha Jan 2019 #92

Yep. David__77 Jan 2019 #97

Too insulting and too Divisive. Cha Jan 2019 #99

Brilliant and correct observation! at140 Jan 2019 #104

It was way more progressive during the JFK, RFK and LBJ eras. n/t Apollyonus Jan 2019 #122

Sorry, can't agree, it is much more progressive today at140 Jan 2019 #157

lulz Apollyonus Jan 2019 #158

The credit goes to the resistance not BS. nt fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #140

Are you saying Obama was a right-win guy? Apollyonus Jan 2019 #123

I think Trump mindfulNJ Jan 2019 #152

His viewpoint will tank him again Starry Messenger Jan 2019 #37

He is starting with the same divisive tactics he used in the last election Evergreen Emerald Jan 2019 #38

You noticed. Elizabeth speaks for me. Her message has the right focus. Warren/Harris 2020b allgood33 Jan 2019 #46

Some tax returns might help us. (Heck, maybe Mueller too.) fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #141

Going for the white vote only isn't a smart strategy. sarcasmo Jan 2019 #40

It depends on what the object is. violetpastille Jan 2019 #71

Oy. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2019 #42

American institutions should look like America, including the presidency DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #45

This is the same guy who said Hillary wasn't qualified to be President. MrsCoffee Jan 2019 #48

I think we should not pick candidates by focusing on Diversity alone. So I agree with Bernie lancelyons Jan 2019 #51

Who are the people doing what he claims? MrsCoffee Jan 2019 #58

Please name any candidate who is running on diversity alone mcar Jan 2019 #65

That's a very privileged position. nt fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #143

The headline is inaccurate and meant to provoke. liberalmuse Jan 2019 #52

He's a 60s socialist. dawg day Jan 2019 #53

There's some truth here. David__77 Jan 2019 #63

Great post! He's out of place and out of time. NurseJackie Jan 2019 #73

This. DURHAM D Jan 2019 #75

+1 betsuni Jan 2019 #94

Bernie graduated from college in 1964 and the women's movement started in the late 60's. jalan48 Jan 2019 #109

There were a lot of people "captivated by rural life." Each had a different reason. fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #144

Translation: Your vote is not legitimate unless you support the old white guy from Vermont RandySF Jan 2019 #78

you mean "isn't legitimate" or "illegitimate" don't you? n/t Apollyonus Jan 2019 #113

"a progressive agenda" ucrdem Jan 2019 #81

is O'Malley supporting Beto because they are both Irish ? JI7 Jan 2019 #93

Over him cgralow Jan 2019 #96

I've been "over him" since Cha Jan 2019 #100

Has poor Bernie been forced to watch Fox Noise recently? DFW Jan 2019 #102

Like the "people are saying" excuse in the "lesser of two evils" incident. betsuni Jan 2019 #105

I admire Bernie's emphasis on ordinary working people.. at140 Jan 2019 #103

I don't admire him for accusing other progressives of voting strictly based on gender and race, pnwmom Jan 2019 #107

There was lot of bad feelings on both sides at140 Jan 2019 #110

I'm not talking about then. He JUST made the statement AGAIN. Why can't he let go of that idea? pnwmom Jan 2019 #111

Sorry I missed that news item at140 Jan 2019 #112

BS is trying to marginalize Latino, POC, Women, Cha Jan 2019 #116

Stop Paying Attention to AOC! I Am The Original Democratic Socialist! TomCADem Jan 2019 #108

I don't think Sanders is that shallow. dgauss Jan 2019 #120

LOL; I needed that. nt fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #145

Bernie's slight window is gone Apollyonus Jan 2019 #125

He thinks 99% of Americans would back his agenda if only the lobbyists and PACs disappeared. betsuni Jan 2019 #133

What Bullshit! You read this shit on every right wing site. GulfCoast66 Jan 2019 #134

We haven't forgotten. nt allgood33 Jan 2019 #142

Bernie 2020 is going to be shorter than Bernie 2016. SaschaHM Jan 2019 #146

Don't count Bernie out Apollyonus Jan 2019 #147

There's that uncle at the Thanksgiving table that says stuff, and everyone looks at each other Squinch Jan 2019 #149

kick Cha Jan 2019 #154

heh...did you consider that sentance? "it is a false dichotomy that if you raise the living JCanete Jan 2019 #156