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GiqueCee

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49. Bernie is one of my senators...

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 02:50 PM

Apr 2025

... and passing legislation is not any senator's primary purpose; serving those he or she represents IS. And I speak from personal experience when I say that Bernie has done an exemplary job in that regard. And in at least one instance that I was party to, he went the extra mile for the son of someone that didn't even vote for him. That someone was also too petty to even thank him for it – and it was a BIG "it" – and, sadly, that marked the end of our friendship. But Dan got the the VA benefits he had been denied anyway. Thanks to Bernie.
Ideas abound, if there are transcripts of his speeches, which I'm sure there are.

And PTB is Powers That Be.

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Photos: Bernie: Thank you Los Angeles for our biggest rally ever. 36,000 people came out today ... [View all] Donkees Apr 2025 OP

Bernie has lots of answers... but the PTB rarely listen. WarGamer Apr 2025 #1

Please elaborate. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #6

it's the same stuff over and over Skittles Apr 2025 #9

IKR? sheshe2 Apr 2025 #12

Bernie Repeats CitizenZero Apr 2025 #16

then perhaps you have input to post #6 Skittles Apr 2025 #17

List of Bills Bernie has Sponsored CitizenZero Apr 2025 #30

18 years Skittles Apr 2025 #32

Congress CitizenZero Apr 2025 #33

Also CitizenZero Apr 2025 #45

When you gather 36,000 people together, what will your more enlightened message be? Magoo48 Apr 2025 #51

I appreciate what he has to say but I admit the repetition is a bit much. chowder66 Apr 2025 #18

I can't say what I REALLY think Skittles Apr 2025 #21

Understood. chowder66 Apr 2025 #28

Chuck Schumer on Sunday Morning talk shows Emile Apr 2025 #25

Bernie gives hope to people that are frightened about Klarkashton Apr 2025 #24

You said: sheshe2 Apr 2025 #29

Oh ok. Klarkashton Apr 2025 #37

I think it means, stop shitting on those still trying, like Bernie and aoc questionseverything Apr 2025 #53

Seems to me you know the answers to the questions you posred. Trueblue1968 Apr 2025 #42

I googled PTB. here is what I got. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #43

Lol lol .... I read what he posted. Nothing in his post led one to think PTB related to medical stuff Trueblue1968 Apr 2025 #48

Answers are to "stand up" and things will get done. 99% stands up to the 1%. betsuni Apr 2025 #46

Bernie is one of my senators... GiqueCee Apr 2025 #49

What is PTB? Not familiar with it. GP6971 Apr 2025 #31

Powers that be oregonjen Apr 2025 #34

Thanks!! GP6971 Apr 2025 #35

I was told to Google it...here ya go. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #44

This kind of work needs to be MuseRider Apr 2025 #2

These event cost a lot of money and people complain when democrats fundraise JI7 Apr 2025 #10

I don't complain. I donate to AOC and Bernie every chance I get. Autumn Apr 2025 #15

I was there ! wanderer54 Apr 2025 #13

Fabulous malaise Apr 2025 #3

👏👏💙 Deuxcents Apr 2025 #4

don't see waldo or chuch schumer in the crowd pix lol nt msongs Apr 2025 #5

Thanks Bernie! And AOC! jalan48 Apr 2025 #7

Thank you, Bernie and AOC! nt mike_c Apr 2025 #8

Holy crap! K & R Emile Apr 2025 #11

Email from Bernie today. usonian Apr 2025 #14

Have you... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #19

Sure, I was busy tonight. Just checked in. Will do. usonian Apr 2025 #38

AGree this should be its own op! Amaryllis Apr 2025 #20

Will do. usonian Apr 2025 #39

I like the turnout but your indebtedness to other countries Gordcanuck Apr 2025 #22

Yes CitizenZero Apr 2025 #23

Last year with increased funds to audit high income - auditors found over ONE BILLION in unpaid taxes via various out of Stargazer99 Apr 2025 #54

whow. riversedge Apr 2025 #26

Amazing 3auld6phart Apr 2025 #27

Bernie Sanders says the obvious. PufPuf23 Apr 2025 #36

K&R UTUSN Apr 2025 #40

The rally made the news on Al Jazeera AZProgressive Apr 2025 #41

Good size crowds there 👏🏻👏🏻 Meowmee Apr 2025 #47

AOC/ Bernie. As good as Gaga and Tony Bennett! RIP Tony. 36,000 is a nice turnout. They are rockin' it. n/t Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #50

Hopeful. Passages Apr 2025 #52