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84. Semantics. Whenever someone seems excited about Bernie, you make a post about how he can't win

Thu Apr 16, 2015, 08:37 AM

Apr 2015

and/or isn't even doing anything to win.

You call those kinds of comments merely giving your opinion on whether he can win (even though the person who posted to cheer Bernie didn't ask for your discouraging opinion) ; I call it attempts to discourage support for Bernie. Clearly, it's both. There is no way all that negativity--and it's persistent--is either neutral or encouraging anyone to work for Bernie. You also can't wait to remind people who cheer Warren that she isn't running. Do you really think any of them are unaware that she's said that a number of times?

And it isn't only you.

It wouldn't be as annoying if there wasn't all the hypocrisy on the board about how we're not supposed to make negative comments about Hillary or here chances. And, if we are unhappy, our honorable route would be to (LMAO) find and support out own candidate for POTUS. As if that were remotely feasible.

Y'all are such a funny lot.

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Did You Guys Just See Bernie Sanders On Rachel Maddow (Now With Video) ??? [View all] WillyT Apr 2015 OP

Bernie will decide by April 30 gotj90 Apr 2015 #1

Love Bernie. Hope he runs, though I'd much prefer Elizabeth got in the race so he wouldn't have to. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2015 #40

He is not a Spoiler, he will run in the Democratic Primary QuestionAlways Apr 2015 #60

Probably meant alert. tazkcmo Apr 2015 #117

as long as he runs as a Democrat MBS Apr 2015 #78

He has said many times tazkcmo Apr 2015 #118

There is no way Bernie will be selected. trumad Apr 2015 #2

Because people are too silly to do the best thing we could ever do for the country. onecaliberal Apr 2015 #4

Think Outside The Box, Man... Who Thought A Blackman Could Get Elected ??? WillyT Apr 2015 #7

I'm outside the box by miles... trumad Apr 2015 #9

Not Necessarily The Point... See Post #10 WillyT Apr 2015 #12

He doesn't have that "cool" red arrow going to the right, right?!?! blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #30

He doesn't have a chance. trumad Apr 2015 #32

Hey! Theres this thing called a primary... Pharaoh Apr 2015 #36

Crickets... WillyT Apr 2015 #41

What is a primary? DrKZ Apr 2015 #108

Anyone can say that. Thespian2 Apr 2015 #49

I thought you said "selected" ? Caretha Apr 2015 #105

Were he to run as a Democrat, he would certainly add an important voice to the primaries. Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #14

This. nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #17

+1 n/t. bvf Apr 2015 #23

Every minute of air time he gets is a flash of Truth. G_j Apr 2015 #25

Explain To Me Again, What A Democrat Is... These Days ??? WillyT Apr 2015 #26

Part of what we ought to hash out, in this process. Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #43

THIS is a Democrat! (or what every Democrat should be): lastlib Apr 2015 #54

Bernie is a Real Democrat, period. Saw your headsup last night & caught some of him on TV, thanks- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #101

I want every candidate with a D next to their name... a la izquierda Apr 2015 #34

We'll see. A lot can happen. This primary will be: morningfog Apr 2015 #35

Yes indeed ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #83

Agree. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #123

So says the person with the right facing arrow for an avitar. RoccoR5955 Apr 2015 #48

Perhaps if he ran as a Repubican? notadmblnd Apr 2015 #52

Yes there is... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #62

You're right, Corporate America and the MIC would never select someone who wants to reform sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #64

Why are you so worried about it? Enthusiast Apr 2015 #89

He wants the confidence that he can 'earn' the big bucks it will take elleng Apr 2015 #3

Love him as a senator and the voice of the working middle class, but..... a kennedy Apr 2015 #5

That's Ok... As Long As He And Others Are On The Debate Stage With Hillary Clinton WillyT Apr 2015 #10

Move Hillary further LEFT, now that's something I could hope for. a kennedy Apr 2015 #13

this is the key... dhill926 Apr 2015 #20

EXACTLY! Which is why pledging blind loyalty to H-> in the general election, even if we plan to vote for her anyway, is unwise. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2015 #45

Probably true, but he would at least move the Overton Window to the left. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #61

Even if you are correct, donating to his campaign (NOT through any kind of draft Bernie site) is not merrily Apr 2015 #74

I'll support him any way I can G_j Apr 2015 #6

Um Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #8

Any idea at what point will Bernie switch parties? DCBob Apr 2015 #11

Do hope he runs all the way as a Democrat. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2015 #46

Go for it Bernie dreamnightwind Apr 2015 #15

He draws huge crowds when he speaks. onecaliberal Apr 2015 #21

*** Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #16

LOL !!! - Perfect !! WillyT Apr 2015 #22

Did you notice RoccoR5955 Apr 2015 #50

Now that's funny. Love it! MoonchildCA Apr 2015 #91

Do it! B2G Apr 2015 #18

Barbara Lee/Bernie ~~~ nt daredtowork Apr 2015 #19

+1000 F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #24

I respect that daredtowork Apr 2015 #37

And I totally get that. F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #39

Who is Barbara Lee ?? I never heard of her. QuestionAlways Apr 2015 #120

She's the Dem Congressional Rep from Oakland, CA daredtowork Apr 2015 #122

Thank you QuestionAlways Apr 2015 #124

You can;t support him through donations... brooklynite Apr 2015 #27

This site says otherwise: edgineered Apr 2015 #38

Answer: you're a sucker... brooklynite Apr 2015 #58

If it isn't Life O'Daparty merrily Apr 2015 #67

I've never discouraged anyone from supporting Bernie Sanders... brooklynite Apr 2015 #75

Oh,please. "He can't win any state but Vermont." He has no money. He has no organization. merrily Apr 2015 #76

Let's separate these points... brooklynite Apr 2015 #81

Semantics. Whenever someone seems excited about Bernie, you make a post about how he can't win merrily Apr 2015 #84

Gee, I didn't know my words had such power... brooklynite Apr 2015 #86

No one said your negative comments had power to sway any poster. merrily Apr 2015 #98

You are absolutely right Caretha Apr 2015 #106

seeing b's chosen avatar said it all, comments were useless. edgineered Apr 2015 #85

To be fair, he's never made any secret of supporting Hillary, even before the avatar. merrily Apr 2015 #87

Yes, thanks merrily. edgineered Apr 2015 #95

For you to read aloud to Jackson about this merrily Apr 2015 #96

So: new DU rule! No posts that someone else might feel are negative to their candidate of choice! brooklynite Apr 2015 #100

I know you have a very high opinion of yourself, Caretha Apr 2015 #109

I didn't know it was "Beltway" to support people like Warren and Grayson... brooklynite Apr 2015 #115

Good to know you are the "determiner" Caretha Apr 2015 #116

Really? How do you make decisions? brooklynite Apr 2015 #119

I would not donate to any draft Bernie website. Try to reach him through senate.gov merrily Apr 2015 #73

Go Bernie go. blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #28

URL: http://www.pd4pic.com/images250_/computer-left-blue-arrow-shapes-buttons-pointing.png blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #29

+1 n.t. RoccoR5955 Apr 2015 #51

This is an idea I can get behind Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #53

If he runs as an IND, the Koch brothers will own his campaign in 30 minutes. CK_John Apr 2015 #31

Do Some Quick Readng... And Catch Up, Ok ??? WillyT Apr 2015 #42

You should press that statement in stone... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #63

So youre calling him a liar? bunnies Apr 2015 #90

Bernie's solid on the issues & that's what matters think Apr 2015 #33

Bernie Sanders 2016 Geronimoe Apr 2015 #44

You've got yourself a blue doghouse. nt greyl Apr 2015 #65

Sanders said Thespian2 Apr 2015 #47

Interestingly, I couldn't see him because 2naSalit Apr 2015 #55

MSNBC evening has practically turned into all Hillary, all the time. merrily Apr 2015 #68

I guess, if you can actually SEE it. 2naSalit Apr 2015 #69

Divide and conquer just may be their oldest and most useful tool. merrily Apr 2015 #70

Not sure about a write in 2naSalit Apr 2015 #71

PRIMARY write in. The candidate written in would be a Democrat. merrily Apr 2015 #72

Hmmm 2naSalit Apr 2015 #88

in my defense, merrily Apr 2015 #92

It's all 2naSalit Apr 2015 #94

Sure. I don't really drink anyway. Wine for you, juice for for me. Cheers. merrily Apr 2015 #97

Already joined up. Good advice for anyone else who wants to try and make a difference. mmonk Apr 2015 #56

Thank You !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #57

Thanks for posting this. mmonk Apr 2015 #59

K & R AzDar Apr 2015 #66

Did he say anything about burdensome regulations stifling economic growth? Scuba Apr 2015 #77

I'll definitely support Bernie in the primaries and I hope he wins. Vinca Apr 2015 #79

"They said that about Elizabeth Warren." Name recognition? They said it about Barack Hussein Obama, merrily Apr 2015 #80

Love that....Pops up like a kleenex Caretha Apr 2015 #111

I think if Bernie runs, he should become a Democrat, and run as a Democrat. Not only would that NOT still_one Apr 2015 #82

now.msnbc.com PatrynXX Apr 2015 #93

Kickin For The Video... In The OP Now... WillyT Apr 2015 #99

If raised millions weren't necessary chapdrum Apr 2015 #102

If Bernie runs, it will be up to us to push back *MASSIVELY* against the inevitable corporate media slurs... I hate liars Apr 2015 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author Geronimoe Apr 2015 #104

I've been donating to Bernie pretty frequently NorthCarolina Apr 2015 #107

I was so satisfied listening to him and knowing his policy positions DrKZ Apr 2015 #110

Happy to be the 120th Rec. woo me with science Apr 2015 #112

My funds are limited but if he runs I'll donate Babel_17 Apr 2015 #113

I will make calls and knock on doors for you Bernie and I've never done that for anybody before. liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #114

I stand with Bernie! Totally. He knows, and he is one of us. nt Zorra Apr 2015 #121

Bernie speaks for me. Bonobo Apr 2015 #125

Pppbtt! HR_Pufnstuf Apr 2015 #126