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In reply to the discussion: it's really fucking simple [View all]pnwmom
(108,955 posts)121. Why? If he had given them their 10 minutes and then had them go? Disrupters are removed
all the time with barely any lasting attention.
But he really shouldn't bother speaking at events anymore where his people can't control access to the stage and the mic.
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thanks. it's about as basic as it gets. a fundamental principle that everyone should agree with.
cali
Aug 2015
#6
Maybe it's just me but the only ones defending this are this who support the candidate
Nuclear Unicorn
Aug 2015
#10
The fact that it is essentially another protected Hillary Clinton safehaven makes me extra suspish.
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2015
#33
I also got banned just a few minutes ago. Somebody was talking about how bad the Bernie group is.
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2015
#37
Those that don't have decent argument to support their positions rely on ridicule and banning.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#124
I like the idea of them. Let them have their group hate sessions. If you want to know what they
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#126
I am. I like having a place where I can speak my mind or get silly or whatever, without
merrily
Aug 2015
#137
it was not just a hash tag. it was the name of the action. And it was what they demanded of him.
cali
Aug 2015
#8
It called for "bullying". Not good. So where is the Gov. Security on this since he is
glinda
Aug 2015
#67
One also can't demand to be treated with dignity and respect and give it to one one in return
notadmblnd
Aug 2015
#9
Their hashtag is outrageous. I wish he had stood up to them and asked the event organizers
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#47
He didn't open his LA rally w/BLM. His press secretary, newly hired from Ralph Nader's Public
MADem
Aug 2015
#51
where did you get the info on Symone Sanders working for Nader can you link it up for us?
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#53
Really? Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch disassociated itself with Nader 14 years ago
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#63
He's still listed as their founder on all their documents, and his "associate" sits on the board.
MADem
Aug 2015
#64
I do entirely understand your need to associate Symone Sanders with Ralph Nader
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#65
That's why his name is still on all their documents as founder, and that's why his long-term
MADem
Aug 2015
#68
maybe because he was the founder but has not had any actual role since 2000 or 2001?
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#69
Do you have any proof that Nader still takes an active role in Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch?
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#71
That's nice. I don't think they're inclined to genuflect, but that doesn't mean anything.
MADem
Aug 2015
#79
They're supposedly still so cozy with Nader but yet don't mention him on their about us page
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#72
and a real Dem can never be associated with Ralph Nader in any, however distant, way?
Fast Walker 52
Aug 2015
#73
Public Citizen was one of the best things Nader ever did. It has a fine reputation, even
MADem
Aug 2015
#142
And Goldwater, if he were still alive, would not want to disassociate from Clinton.
jeff47
Aug 2015
#81
But Sanders' writings live on--should we bring those up, so long as we're following your absurd
MADem
Aug 2015
#82
Only counts if they are actual associations. A teenager doing what her daddy might like is not
MADem
Aug 2015
#89
I've got a little song for you, since you relentlessly follow me around from thread to thread....
MADem
Aug 2015
#112
Can you link to all these many many threads where I've been following you around today?
BeanMusical
Aug 2015
#185
Not today, but anyone with a mind can look through the archives and see how you follow me around. nt
MADem
Aug 2015
#209
that is a flat out false claim and you know it. he did not fucking abandon these stage.
cali
Aug 2015
#52
I automatically peg you as a Hillary person because you don't post anything critical of her..
frylock
Aug 2015
#140
yes, you defend her against unfair attacks by continually misrepresenting PLCAA.
frylock
Aug 2015
#155
Gun control is the major issue I have a problem with Bernie about, and I don't misrepresent the PLCA
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#156
I look forward to your OP on how those mean Sanders supporters drove you to get behind Clinton..
frylock
Aug 2015
#170
Thanks for the post. What I saw and I don't know that I saw it all, but I didn't see anyone
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#187
Why? If he had given them their 10 minutes and then had them go? Disrupters are removed
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#121
He handled it perfectly. He is far too intelligent a man to GIVE these, we know now,
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#110
It would not have looked good for the police to come a drag off the protestors.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#132
Those that need to disparage Sen Sanders would have a field day if the black protestors were beat up
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#164
Since when do protesters have to get beaten up? But, yes, they can be removed if necessary.
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#165
Simplicity is in the eye of the beholder -- and selective in the beholder, too!1 n/t
UTUSN
Aug 2015
#62
She wasn't. You should listen to the TWiB podcast, and not use religious sites as sources.
MADem
Aug 2015
#99
Listen to that TWiB podcast again. All is revealed. LISTEN. HEAR. She explains all.
MADem
Aug 2015
#128
Demand, no. Bowing in customary settings I don't have a problem with. We better both be bowing.
Rex
Aug 2015
#94
You make an important point. And some use their passion for an issue to justify bad behavior.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#162
It does have everything to do with being heard by those who refuse to listen.
Glassunion
Aug 2015
#154
How many disruptions did it take before it led to Bernie's explicit platform on racial justice?
Glassunion
Aug 2015
#197
per the protest organizer that was the name of the action. YOU don't get to make shit up.
cali
Aug 2015
#194
What exactly does making a "deal" with them, and giving into them look like?
Glassunion
Aug 2015
#211