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51. To those who insist on the "fighting" metaphor

Sun Jul 11, 2021, 08:17 PM

Jul 2021

Bernie is with an army - he can't fight alone. The rest of the army has to do the fighting too. And they will only get the ground if they can beat the other side! At this rate, Bernie is "fighting" by punching a punching bag, not by gaining territory in the war. In the war, he'd have to fight with the Democratic Army.

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Bernie Sanders said he'd oppose a $3 trillion Democrat-only infrastructure plan since it's 'much too [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP

Way to go Bernie! I'd hate for you to compromise your principles a even little bit just for our sake Walleye Jul 2021 #1

Sure Bernie....it is better to fail than to get something...sarcasm. Demsrule86 Jul 2021 #19

It's comforting to know that if we get stabbed in the back, it'll be on the left side Bucky Jul 2021 #2

For you maybe. Demsrule86 Jul 2021 #20

For now, it's a negotiating tactic. Volaris Jul 2021 #3

Gosh. Glad to know he'll let himself be talked down. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #8

There are days when I wanna say the same thing. But today, Volaris Jul 2021 #17

Sorry. That wasn't aimed at you. It was aimed at the fact that Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #29

I agree with that. Volaris Jul 2021 #33

who? Skittles Jul 2021 #4

+ JI7 Jul 2021 #22

What? Bernie isn't using the start in the middle and move right strategy? jalan48 Jul 2021 #5

I know, right? GPV Jul 2021 #25

FFS, Manchin said he'd be OK with 4 trillion total package Fiendish Thingy Jul 2021 #6

MoDo strikes again. Is she going to start talking about Biden not being manly enough? madinmaryland Jul 2021 #7

Why we can't get anything done when Democrats are in control. liberal N proud Jul 2021 #9

I'm OK with Bernie working for more. SYFROYH Jul 2021 #10

oh c'mon now...... getagrip_already Jul 2021 #11

Agree questionseverything Jul 2021 #13

Me too nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2021 #45

why would he be the one doing this treestar Jul 2021 #44

probably because he doesn't want to see it keep sliding backwards.... getagrip_already Jul 2021 #48

Why The Opposition? WHITT Jul 2021 #12

No, here we go showing how successful negotiations begin. Doremus Jul 2021 #14

When has Senator Sanders ever been involved in a successful negotiation? comradebillyboy Jul 2021 #23

That little hand written page with a few words on it! betsuni Jul 2021 #26

I guess you're not a veteran then questionseverything Jul 2021 #53

I am a veteran and I am unaware of comradebillyboy Jul 2021 #58

He and john mccain co sponsored it questionseverything Jul 2021 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author paleotn Jul 2021 #15

That would kill the reconciliation deal LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #16

cancel the F 35 made partly in Vermont, that oughta free up some $$$ nt msongs Jul 2021 #18

Uh huh mcar Jul 2021 #47

Not only is it partly manufactured in Vermont, but there's a shitload of them based in Burlington. George II Jul 2021 #56

Again, Bernie calls Democrats "elites" ignoring the white working class, who need attention. betsuni Jul 2021 #21

Why does he always defend white people? nt BlueLucy Jul 2021 #42

"Trump said things that made sense. He said he was going to take on the establishment. You know betsuni Jul 2021 #43

Actually NO.. trump didn't say a Fucking thing Cha Jul 2021 #52

Seriously. WTF. betsuni Jul 2021 #57

have you been to vermont? lol n/t getagrip_already Jul 2021 #49

It's just bluster. I can't imagine anyone takes his threat seriously. tritsofme Jul 2021 #24

Bernie fighting for me when my reps won't RandiFan1290 Jul 2021 #27

"Fighting for me" with a strongly worded little notebook page! betsuni Jul 2021 #28

But he "CALLS OUT!!" so much stuff! Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #30

TAKES ON ALL THE ESTABLISHMENTS! betsuni Jul 2021 #31

THAT TOO!! Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #32

Looks like you definitely triggered a couple. . . FoxNewsSucks Jul 2021 #35

Yes, we're totally TRIGGERED!!! Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #40

He's "fighting for you" by holding out for something that will never pass? George II Jul 2021 #37

To those who insist on the "fighting" metaphor treestar Jul 2021 #51

Reminds me of that short video of him and the speed bag, which I won't post here. George II Jul 2021 #55

Don't confuse with FACTS! Cha Jul 2021 #54

To think people have been complaining about Manchin and Sinema all these months. George II Jul 2021 #34

I'll keep complaining about them, too. FoxNewsSucks Jul 2021 #36

The OP is about legislation that is opposed by a Senator other than Manchin or Sinema. George II Jul 2021 #38

That's why my reply was to your post, since you mentioned them. FoxNewsSucks Jul 2021 #41

He'll vote for the final bill. Elessar Zappa Jul 2021 #39

Someone hasn't been getting attention lately mcar Jul 2021 #46

You ending sentence was right on target. Blue_true Jul 2021 #50