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In reply to the discussion: Why Bernie Sanders just picked up a historical endorsement from Occupy Wall St [View all]MissDeeds
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Why Bernie Sanders just picked up a historical endorsement from Occupy Wall St [View all]
sabrina 1
May 2015
OP
The winds of change are blowing. And OWS brought attention to those changing winds, then went back
sabrina 1
May 2015
#16
I have a feeling Bernie would not have stepped into this race if he didn't have the support he
sabrina 1
May 2015
#42
Most of Bernie's donors are Unions, and individuals. No big Corporate Donors. I have a feeling he is
sabrina 1
May 2015
#89
There is a revolution just waiting to happen. We've seen signs not only all around the country
rhett o rick
May 2015
#17
Starting in Greece, which Bernie himself noted when he explained why we 'must support Geece's New
sabrina 1
May 2015
#21
I can't see how Clinton is going to be able to dispute what he has to say. nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#27
Could be. If we make it happen. It's up to the people in the end. If we keep saying 'but he can't
sabrina 1
May 2015
#29
I really like that too. He is making it clear he doesn't want any of those tricky Corporate Citizens
sabrina 1
May 2015
#18
He needs volunteers also, so for those who can't afford to give money, which I know Bernie more than
sabrina 1
May 2015
#33
I know, there wasn't anyone they felt represented them until now. It's a great tribute to Bernie.
sabrina 1
May 2015
#40
I know Matt Taibbi is right about that. Wall St was terrified of OWS, and still are. And they
sabrina 1
May 2015
#48
OWs took great pains to say it was not affiliated with any Party. Now, it endorses Sanders. That's
merrily
May 2015
#52
Her campaign (and Bill specifically) descended to it in 2008, so should any of us
KingCharlemagne
May 2015
#62
Well, only in the sense you would think people would learn that to do this didn't work out
sabrina 1
May 2015
#66
K/R But WTF: "Sanders, which could potentially force Hillary Clinton further left..."
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#57
Looks like it's a talking point, intended to suppress enthusiasm for a great candidate.
sabrina 1
May 2015
#59
Bernie most definitely can win. Which is why we are already seeing the desperate
sabrina 1
May 2015
#64
Thanks Dirk, but when you have the facts on your side, it's really not that hard to slap down the
sabrina 1
May 2015
#63
Is this meant to be Satire? I don't want to waste time arguing against something
sabrina 1
May 2015
#69
His followers are not sticking to the facts and issues they are making personal attacks!
lewebley3
May 2015
#71
Google it !! Are the group rules now that the Dem underground belong to just Sanders!
lewebley3
May 2015
#78
You're free to tell us where she stands. You have not done that so far. So, how about the CPI, cuts
sabrina 1
May 2015
#74
Yes, and again, we do not know where Hillary stands on that. I remember being told
sabrina 1
May 2015
#81
The Dems are thinking "smart" by having a primary to select the best candidate.
Agschmid
May 2015
#75
Bernie could take any position he wanted! He didn''t have responsibility of Running the Country!
lewebley3
May 2015
#85
Hillary has not taken a position on the TPP. She has stated she 'will wait and see'
sabrina 1
May 2015
#95