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Rockyj

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129. I love him...Bernie Rocks!

Reply to dotymed (Reply #44)

Thu Mar 6, 2014, 07:52 PM

Mar 2014

I will never vote for Hillary...

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TIME Newsmaker Interview: Bernie Sanders Says He�d Make a Better President Than Hillary Clinton [View all] babylonsister Mar 2014 OP

I, like Bernie, would be too, but we're both unelectable NightWatcher Mar 2014 #1

You will vote for someone who is part of the problem? What if Bernie runs? I would definitely sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #49

I'd vote for him for the nomination. After that, I'm voting for the Dem nominee NightWatcher Mar 2014 #57

If you vote for him to be the nominee... brooklynite Mar 2014 #66

He doesn't. But a primary is about your choice, my choice. aquart Mar 2014 #74

A Primary is about your choice within a political reality brooklynite Mar 2014 #76

It's your right to betray yourself like that. Go for it. aquart Mar 2014 #80

Some betrayal... brooklynite Mar 2014 #85

We've stopped some of the bleeding caused by the Bush years, but the ship is still sinking. rhett o rick Mar 2014 #125

The economic imbalance, the overabundance at the top of society and the misery at the bottom, JDPriestly Mar 2014 #158

Good for you. Wilms Mar 2014 #81

Golly, I didn't know I was that influential... brooklynite Mar 2014 #84

Thats worked SOOOO well for the republicans. and for us, come to think of it. quakerboy Mar 2014 #118

Hear Hear! Was Obama considered electable in 2005 or 06? WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #130

Do you think that Sanders could win the general election???????????? Beacool Mar 2014 #137

Did you think that President Obama could win his first general? quakerboy Mar 2014 #142

Obama was a charismatic man who could deliver a soaring speech. Beacool Mar 2014 #143

Shall we compare notes? quakerboy Mar 2014 #149

I still think that Obama was not ready for the gig in 2008, but he won and there he is. Beacool Mar 2014 #150

I think he has the potential quakerboy Mar 2014 #151

If Bernie is the Democratic nominee for President.... ReRe Mar 2014 #157

He would make mincemeat of Hillary, they are So opposite. Whisp Mar 2014 #161

I agree that he would never make it to the... ReRe Mar 2014 #164

How does he win? By telling the truth about the situation in America today, how middle class and JDPriestly Mar 2014 #156

I like him too much to wish him the stress involved with the office. ReasonableToo Mar 2014 #106

Welcome To the "Thank you, sir. May I have another" school of voting. Cheese4TheRat Mar 2014 #147

wow, you laid right down RedstDem Mar 2014 #115

Policy-wise perhaps, but his head would explode BeyondGeography Mar 2014 #2

No it certainly wouldn't. He's been in Congress for 25 years cali Mar 2014 #7

Congressmen and Senators lead the life of a sheltered child compared with a President BeyondGeography Mar 2014 #20

Of course he's too old but it's laughable of YOU to cali Mar 2014 #21

lol/irrelevant...Mt. Cali just needs to erupt several times a day, doesn't it? BeyondGeography Mar 2014 #22

I don't care how old he is, chronologically, mentally he appears to be far more with it than sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #52

He has the right ideas, and he's willing to discuss them. winter is coming Mar 2014 #155

I think by "sheltered" ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #36

Condescending & Ageist! quite an achievment bobduca Mar 2014 #42

What B.S. dotymed Mar 2014 #44

I love him...Bernie Rocks! Rockyj Mar 2014 #129

+100 840high Mar 2014 #134

Age is not a factor to me Samantha Mar 2014 #75

By that standard the same was true of Obama. cui bono Mar 2014 #98

I agree...And this is how discussions get pear-shaped around here BeyondGeography Mar 2014 #100

Hillary is too hardened. Too calloused. Too unwilling to hear criticism. JDPriestly Mar 2014 #159

So that applies to Hillary's Senate service and to the Presidents' entire resume Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #105

Maybe he could take steps to dismantle the fucking bullshit that would make his head explode. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #67

Sanders would make a better president than just about anyone. LonePirate Mar 2014 #3

I second that!!! n/t woodsprite Mar 2014 #13

Yes he would! newfie11 Mar 2014 #23

On domestic economic issues ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #38

Only one that matters right now. n/t Dawgs Mar 2014 #53

You really think so? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #60

I think Bernie Sanders would have no problem handling any situation, foreign or domestic. Dawgs Mar 2014 #62

Because other than faith ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #92

We have plenty to go on. Bernie Sanders has proven to be smart, capable, and tough. Dawgs Mar 2014 #93

Okay. eom 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #96

America's biggest problems are domestic. Obama is strong when it comes to foreign policy. JDPriestly Mar 2014 #160

He has served in the US Congress much, much longer than Obama had Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #107

This isn't about President Obama ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #114

You can go to his website and find out where he stands on many issues Armstead Mar 2014 #170

You're kidding right? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #173

what did you have to go on when you voted for obama in 2008? frylock Mar 2014 #120

This isn't about President Obama ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #124

He'd have to register as a Democrat, give up... DonViejo Mar 2014 #126

He would fall in line foreign policy wise. joshcryer Mar 2014 #128

Whose to say he isn't capable of otehr areas too? Armstead Mar 2014 #169

I haven't ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #172

+1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Mar 2014 #68

I'd vote for him! neverforget Mar 2014 #4

I'd be honored to support Sanders. n/t winter is coming Mar 2014 #5

He very well might. I love Bernie... Adrahil Mar 2014 #6

Did you know that if you say that enough times and truly believe it JAbuchan08 Mar 2014 #27

Meanwhile, in the real world.... Adrahil Mar 2014 #28

He has a Brooklyn accent. Wilms Mar 2014 #82

Geez, I'm not the enemy... Adrahil Mar 2014 #83

in the real world, biracial community organizers with minimal experience.. frylock Mar 2014 #121

IF you truly "love Bernie" dotymed Mar 2014 #47

I do admire your dedication Adrahil Mar 2014 #63

I think you see it wrong. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #69

Looking at the historical evidence quakerboy Mar 2014 #122

If Bernie runs for President as a dem, he would be a HUGE thorn in Hillary's side cali Mar 2014 #8

No he wouldn't because the stupidity of the country would not take him seriously, and Hillary would lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #11

i think a lot of people woudl take him seriously cali Mar 2014 #16

I don't think the socialist label would hurt him... Adrahil Mar 2014 #29

On DU no problem, but I do not see one red state accepting that, or for that matter the midwest lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #37

Hillary won't win those states either. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #70

Actually I believe your assessment is incorrect. Hillary WILL get the women vote in those states lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #104

Bernie is centrist on every issue. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #109

I agree, but in my view that is not what they believe, and the MSM will lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #111

You are correct. The media will seek to distort the issue as they always do. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #113

Hope you are right, but they still call it the "liberal media", which we all know is a crock lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #117

Sorry, I don't think that HappyMe Mar 2014 #112

No, that is an added bonus in her favor. Her more conservative views will attract more voters in lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #123

Then support warren not Clinton dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #133

I don't disagree with your points lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #139

All we need is a truth teller. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #165

I am not so sure lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #168

I agree dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #174

If Bernie runs as a Democrat I will vote for him. If he loses in the primaries however, I will vote lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #167

Those women who are "more conservative than in say California" will vote Republican. n/t winter is coming Mar 2014 #148

You are probably right. I guess it depend on degree, that is how conservative, but then again that lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #171

The problem is the "socialist" label. That isn't going to cut it in a nationwide election. Of lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #31

After the last 30+ years.... daleanime Mar 2014 #58

Sure, but the brain washing has to be undone, and that will take decades. Probably the worst thing lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #61

It doesn't have to take decades. It can happen quickly woo me with science Mar 2014 #73

Sure couldn't hurt.... daleanime Mar 2014 #86

I don't see how it could happen in the bible belt or the south. You are assuming people in those lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #103

He defines himself as a Democratic Socialist Samantha Mar 2014 #79

I would to, but only if he runs as a Democrat and gets the Democratic nomination. Modern history lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #132

Now, he describes himself simply as indie. merrily Mar 2014 #152

They would call him a communist, and he would respond by explaining his view on our economy. JDPriestly Mar 2014 #162

I would agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #41

I think he should do it. The primary season would be better. Pretzel_Warrior Mar 2014 #71

I think he should too. panader0 Mar 2014 #108

The primary season would be *meaningful*. We might actually get some debates that are winter is coming Mar 2014 #153

Dream on............ Beacool Mar 2014 #138

Yes he would make a better President than Hillary, unfortunately he couldn't be elected. The lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #9

Of course he would be. That's a no-brainer. PeteSelman Mar 2014 #10

That's only a bit extreme; on balance, it's a fair assessment of closeupready Mar 2014 #33

Sanders/Warren 2016! Art_from_Ark Mar 2014 #12

What about Bernie for Pres. for 4 (or 8), then Warren for Pres. woodsprite Mar 2014 #14

I think Bernie is a great politician. America would be fortunate to have such ladjf Mar 2014 #15

Excellent interview. Great points: ProSense Mar 2014 #17

Oh No! ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #43

Neither did Kucinich when my precinct met with him. He defended Obama as a progressive to the ODS freshwest Mar 2014 #90

Say What? ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #97

Bernie respects both Obama and Clinton! There is no feud! LOL. n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #101

Amazing post. Thanks for that. And those of us not eaten up with impotent rage already knew Number23 Mar 2014 #110

Yes, we are. And they know who is lying about them, too, and don't support it. n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #119

I'm sure Bernie holds Obama's more progressive position on marijuana. joshcryer Mar 2014 #163

I think both would make fine presidents. hrmjustin Mar 2014 #18

OMG, just do it Bernie. K&R Jefferson23 Mar 2014 #19

Love Bernie LittleGirl Mar 2014 #24

Probably would, but obviously not going to happen. TwilightGardener Mar 2014 #25

Tell us something we DON'T know, Bernie! Sheez. closeupready Mar 2014 #26

i hope he runs. mopinko Mar 2014 #30

It�s easier to talk about it than do it, as Bernie says, he is a talker not a doer. CK_John Mar 2014 #32

Hillary is neither. So on balance, Bernie trumps for the win. closeupready Mar 2014 #35

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #34

no problem with that postulation heaven05 Mar 2014 #39

Senators Sanders and Warren among others, mountain grammy Mar 2014 #40

+1 Jamaal510 Mar 2014 #136

Perot did well as a third candidate. Maybe Bernie could pick up right leaning independents. toby jo Mar 2014 #45

Certainly much better on economic, energy, miltary or climate issues. raouldukelives Mar 2014 #46

....and water is wet. Ikonoklast Mar 2014 #48

He did say he would run Phlem Mar 2014 #50

Sanders or Warren Ino Mar 2014 #51

I agree with him, but it will never happen!!! gopiscrap Mar 2014 #54

TIME magazine--shit stirrers extraordinaire. MADem Mar 2014 #55

He might. Iggo Mar 2014 #56

Run, Bernie, Run! bigwillq Mar 2014 #59

Bernie Sanders Says He�d Make a Better President Than Hillary Clinton JEB Mar 2014 #64

agreed Phlem Mar 2014 #77

Bernie would offer "hope and change" that has substance. Run, Bernie. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2014 #65

Teams of sockpuppets. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #72

Well, he's probably right. Laelth Mar 2014 #78

Me, too. But I'd still vote for her, if she should win in the primaries. Cal33 Mar 2014 #87

So would I, of course. Laelth Mar 2014 #89

As will all Democrats ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #99

Me, too. But I'd still vote for her, if she should win in the primaries. Cal33 Mar 2014 #87

The Bottom Line is we have to hope he keeps talking about it to give Progressives Hope C0RYH0FFMAN Mar 2014 #91

No question he would make a better President. sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #94

Run as a Democrat Bernie, and you have my vote. n/t lumberjack_jeff Mar 2014 #95

He'd make a fine president Rider3 Mar 2014 #102

PLEASE RUN AND GIVE US A REASON FOR HOPE!!! Douglas Carpenter Mar 2014 #116

Run Bernie, run! joshcryer Mar 2014 #127

*** L0oniX Mar 2014 #131

A Socialist in his mid 70s. Beacool Mar 2014 #135

Isn't that a little tacky? ecstatic Mar 2014 #140

Every candidate in a primary is going to say he/she is better than the other candidates. winter is coming Mar 2014 #144

I want Bernie to be our first Jewish President. mucifer Mar 2014 #141

For sure. nt Zorra Mar 2014 #145

I will vote for Bernie Sanders if he runs as a Democrat. JDPriestly Mar 2014 #146

But, he never said he was going to run for President. merrily Mar 2014 #154

I live in Montana ZombieHorde Mar 2014 #166