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79. Obama is not a socialist-Bernie is

Reply to Mnpaul (Reply #73)

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 11:22 PM

Apr 2015

He makes no bones about it. It won't sell well. just a fact.

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Why Bernie Sanders will surprise the political establishment? [View all] kentuck Apr 2015 OP

Only if the media cover him. They should now that he is running as a Democrat still_one Apr 2015 #1

The media has changed... kentuck Apr 2015 #2

That is the social media, and it is notorious for rumors still_one Apr 2015 #3

Which are usually discovered rather quickly and corrected... kentuck Apr 2015 #5

Yes, not too long ago DU had an article about how the young people were not getting their news jwirr Apr 2015 #14

And Sanders is ALL OVER Facebook! His quotes are shared like mad arcane1 Apr 2015 #61

cbs news reports that bernie hopemountain Apr 2015 #64

Bernie will be able to address that with no problem. The problem I see is that the MSM won't give still_one Apr 2015 #70

and of course, hopemountain Apr 2015 #75

As someone pointed out to me, that is what the social media is all about still_one Apr 2015 #76

It already has. NO ONE gave himi air time before he announced he might run, except merrily Apr 2015 #101

At every turn they marginalize him, watch! Dustlawyer Apr 2015 #65

He was just on Fox News Sunday Mnpaul Apr 2015 #68

he is a free man. his lack of party affiliation means that mopinko Apr 2015 #4

Well, if he runs as a Democrat he has a party affiliation frazzled Apr 2015 #8

duh. mopinko Apr 2015 #18

I have zero agenda. I'm happy to have Sanders run as a Democrat. frazzled Apr 2015 #41

Get it straight.Dems have the right direction but blocked at every turn by republicans bjobotts Apr 2015 #87

If Bernies is a freeman, why is going to use the Dem's get elected lewebley3 Apr 2015 #31

He has explained this several times. Stevepol Apr 2015 #38

Bernies views have been know for 30 years: If he was A Dem he should have joinned lewebley3 Apr 2015 #43

Name one Democrat that has voted for our interests more times than has Bernie Sanders?? kentuck Apr 2015 #48

Hillary has voted more times with Dem's because she is a Dem: and a loyal one! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #63

LOL! Good one. Except Bernie is loyal to the people, and the ideals of the Democratic party B4 DLC peacebird Apr 2015 #69

My head... kentuck Apr 2015 #97

Link to show Hillary voted with Dems more times than Bernie? merrily Apr 2015 #106

You're bizarre nikto Apr 2015 #98

why shouldnt they? mopinko Apr 2015 #50

He's caucused with Democrats in both the Senate and the House (still) and has merrily Apr 2015 #103

His lack of prior affiliation? I'm guessing/hoping he registered as a Democrat before merrily Apr 2015 #102

The corporate media may ignore him, JEB Apr 2015 #6

yes, this is very true hopemountain Apr 2015 #77

"Corporate media" - thank you. SomeGuyInEagan Apr 2015 #99

I am not sure they can, realistically, if there is enough buzz IRL and in social media. merrily Apr 2015 #104

Setting aside your optimism for a practical question here. procon Apr 2015 #7

How about the philosophy of common sense and the truth. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #32

That sounds very nice. nt procon Apr 2015 #40

Hillary is good person and a loyal Dem, Bernie is just joining! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #44

Good post. Bernie's authenticity, integrity & concern for the people comes through foremost. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #81

JDPriestly has a habit of making good posts. merrily Apr 2015 #107

I think they have already riden that horse into the ground. eom JEB Apr 2015 #111

You're objecting to my complimenting JDPriestly, a fellow DUer? ok merrily Apr 2015 #112

Oh no, sorry I wan't very clear. JEB Apr 2015 #113

I wish I had your optimism about Bernie... JaneyVee Apr 2015 #9

A self avowed socialist is not going anywhere redstateblues Apr 2015 #11

True - but he will push the debate to the left MaggieD Apr 2015 #13

Americans tend to vote against their own self interests thanks to being manipulated by the MSM think Apr 2015 #25

Perfect time for America to hear the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism. DhhD Apr 2015 #71

I think that many will ignore the party label in favor of how each candidate stands on the issues. jwirr Apr 2015 #15

If someone had told me after LuvNewcastle Apr 2015 #17

True. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #19

I was one of those. kentuck Apr 2015 #20

I think he'll do better than Kucinich in the primaries NewJeffCT Apr 2015 #26

He got elected in Vermont, a state that sent mostly Republicans JDPriestly Apr 2015 #33

I don't think that's as true now as it used to be nxylas Apr 2015 #35

The Republicans have been calling Obama a socialist for years Mnpaul Apr 2015 #73

Remember Thespian2 Apr 2015 #74

Obama is not a socialist-Bernie is redstateblues Apr 2015 #79

From 2007 on, Obama was called a Kenyan, a Muslim AND a socialist and he won twice. merrily Apr 2015 #105

I agree with you. There is a Populist Movement just waiting for a leader. I think Sen Sanders rhett o rick Apr 2015 #10

Ya and because of that he's going to be attacked by both parties. Alittleliberal Apr 2015 #28

People are pretty disgusted with the status quo. Obama was an outsider JDPriestly Apr 2015 #34

Are we going to have his back... kentuck Apr 2015 #49

Done NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #55

Did it ! kentuck Apr 2015 #58

You're damn right we are. nt Alittleliberal Apr 2015 #52

Absolutely! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #95

YES! BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #46

Good post- populism rising for a reason. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #84

The Populist Movement exists even if the Corp-Media and the Third Way Democrats rhett o rick Apr 2015 #92

For sure- growing every week too! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #96

I'm glad Bernie is in and I hope he is able to get his message out to the public at large. jalan48 Apr 2015 #12

it will be interesting. hopefully they will remember mopinko Apr 2015 #21

Bernie doesn't speak in Wall Street accent. CANDO Apr 2015 #16

But Bernie excels at speaking at Wall St. Mnpaul Apr 2015 #72

+1 Go Vols Apr 2015 #114

and never forget, what roles will the others play in clintons run IF she were to win. seabeyond Apr 2015 #22

I couldn't agree more. I predict a groundswell rising against establishment oligarchs. NorthCarolina Apr 2015 #23

Bernie has been speaking with voters all over the country, so... polichick Apr 2015 #24

Kick and R. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #27

The MSM will come out sharply more derisively toward the progressive wing of the party Populist_Prole Apr 2015 #29

They're already using "viable candidates" to throw shade at Bernie... polichick Apr 2015 #30

My mistake dpatbrown Apr 2015 #36

Somebody is right and somebody is wrong... kentuck Apr 2015 #37

I would love someone to explain to me how America is not already a Socialist country. gordianot Apr 2015 #39

Wealthy Republican socialists needs to be heard more- tis true. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #86

About 5 years ago donnasgirl Apr 2015 #42

I feel good about the news that Bernie is going to throw his hat in the ring madokie Apr 2015 #45

I'm so glad he is running. He brings issues to the table that no one else will address... KoKo Apr 2015 #47

Has to have money and lots of it. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #53

I'm looking forward to the debates between Hillary and Bernie. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #54

I usually skip the debates. Not this time. liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #57

Bernie Sanders is just another white male! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #56

Like Dukkis? Who? MineralMan Apr 2015 #60

It will be interesting to see what the polling does MineralMan Apr 2015 #59

I hope Bernie does surprise PufPuf23 Apr 2015 #62

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #66

if Hillary is the juggernaut some of her supporters say she is DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #67

I hope you are right mvd Apr 2015 #78

This country elected the first black President - twice... kentuck Apr 2015 #89

Yes true about that mvd Apr 2015 #90

Bernie makes me 'want' to vote! TheNutcracker Apr 2015 #80

Win, Bernie, Win! Let's go back to the Sixties and turn left instead of right. (my new SIGLine!) Kip Humphrey Apr 2015 #82

check out the chambers brothers post down below. onethatcares Apr 2015 #119

Bernie will kick it up a notch or two Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2015 #83

I think average republicans are going to like him notadmblnd Apr 2015 #85

I agree- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #88

in fact, I think he will appeal to conservatives so much that he could win if he ran as a Republican notadmblnd Apr 2015 #91

It's not "common sense", it's the truth. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #93

DAMN RIGHT! John Poet Apr 2015 #94

What I hope to see Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2015 #100

When The Media Screams "Socialist" Billsmile Apr 2015 #108

I see enthusiasm for Bernie spinbaby Apr 2015 #109

Bernie speaks directly to the people. Paka Apr 2015 #110

Call it the "Wellstone effect." hifiguy Apr 2015 #115

In all honesty onethatcares Apr 2015 #116

A request? kentuck Apr 2015 #117

thank you so very much onethatcares Apr 2015 #118