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In reply to the discussion: Bernie is a second class candidate. How dare he besmirch the Pure Democratic Primary, [View all]hifiguy
(33,688 posts)99. And that is the attitude that has led us into the cul-de-sac
we now find ourselves in regarding income inequality, inequitable taxation, banksters and other international financial institutions wielding more power than governments yet demanding to be bailed out by them when their bets blow up, climate change, police brutality, the assault on women's reproductive rights, and a zillion other issues.
If all that counts is which team wins, regardless of whether the "winner" will address the issues, you wind up circling the drain.
If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.
― Gordon A. Eadie
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Bernie is a second class candidate. How dare he besmirch the Pure Democratic Primary, [View all]
cali
Jun 2015
OP
Hey, if a pro-war, pro-Wall Street, pro-fracking, pro-TPP, pro-H1B Visas woman can be a Democrat ...
Scuba
Jun 2015
#1
They are doing it all wrong. Should he lie? I know we are getting used to politicians lying
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#11
So the party would RATHER have him just run in the general election instead...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#102
Still complaining because your favorite candidate doesn't have 30 years worth of relationship...
MohRokTah
Jun 2015
#4
That's hilarious. Bernie is a co-founder, first Chairman and currently the only Senate member of
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2015
#138
So you're saying that because he hasn't done something before, he'd necessarily be inept at it?
hughee99
Jun 2015
#118
This is about the country and the people. Why are YOU so worried about the 'party'?
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#13
I find it interesting that you go around this site, and insist on trying to demean and insult.
Sheepshank
Jun 2015
#120
Sanders is the most inspiring, clean and true Democrat I've seen in 20 years. And I've been around
appalachiablue
Jun 2015
#155
Sanders doesn't have the formal association but his values and principles are more representative
appalachiablue
Jun 2015
#165
"best for the party" ??? Excuse me while I decide to vote for what is best for the country. And, oh
Hiraeth
Jun 2015
#38
As I understand it clearly, Bernie is a qualified candidate for the Democratic nomination.
Jumpin Jack Flash
Jun 2015
#124
No. I think that relationships between candidates and party power brokers and fund raisers
hack89
Jun 2015
#66
Bernie IS going to win. Funny to watch the change in attitude towards him here.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#14
And Sanders has MORE MONEY now than Obama did at the same time of his campaign in 2007
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#82
Didn't happen in 2008 when upstart Obama won against the establishment candidate.
FSogol
Jun 2015
#18
Not true. He had to overcome thoughts of "an African American cannot get elected."
FSogol
Jun 2015
#25
Everyone forgets (intentionally or not) how close the race between HRC & Obama really was.
FSogol
Jun 2015
#48
Nah, it became apparent by January that it was Obama or HRC. Dropping out is was the only
FSogol
Jun 2015
#86
But had Edwards pulled out a lot earlier, when his personal problems likely surfaced...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#87
Kucinich was NO LONGER RUNNING when Edwards voters "went to HRC or Obama"...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#90
Sorry, but I'll never agree with your analysis. Edwards and Kucinich had no chance. No tin foily
FSogol
Jun 2015
#93
So can I because most third way democrats do not even begin to understand how bad it is down
jwirr
Jun 2015
#24
First, try looking at 4 years before that, when the party establishment overruled the true believers
jeff47
Jun 2015
#35
How about inserting the obligatory "Nobody has said Bernie isn't welcome as a candidate"
brooklynite
Jun 2015
#26
Bernie Sanders got into the race understanding his disadvantages. His supporters, notsomuch. eom
MohRokTah
Jun 2015
#34
I finding it surprising that Sander's fans here don't discuss his specific accomplishments
FSogol
Jun 2015
#50
Bernie stated he would follow the rules of the DNC, perhaps he did not speak for others.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#27
I guess you need to ask him this question, I would have assumed he would be true to his word and
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#40
The problem is the supposedly impartial DNC is changing the rules to benefit one candidate
jeff47
Jun 2015
#42
Apparently you are opposed to asking Bernie what he meant. Do you think Bernie isn't capable of
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#45
I think they would rather Bernie leave and run as an independent in the general...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#85
He must have spoke from his heart when he said he would follow the rules also, huh.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#46
I guess the League of Women Voters were similarly "JERKS" when they objected to party manipulation..
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#89
Party politics is hardball. That's a fact. Pretending it doesn't exist, or doesn't make
KittyWampus
Jun 2015
#121
Thanks. Without your daily reminders nobody would know just how persecuted Bernie is.
great white snark
Jun 2015
#123