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CaptainTruth

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272. I'll be honest, I have mixed feelings about Bernie.

Mon Feb 27, 2017, 03:21 AM

Feb 2017

I liked his vision & I voted for him in the primary. Then I dug deeper into his policies, & they just weren't that refined. Yes, they sounded good as campaign talking points, but we need more than that. For example, free college for all. Sounds great, but why should the kids of millionaires & billionaires (like Trump) get free college? They can afford to pay. I can't.

Before you flame me, I'm not anti-Bernie (I voted for him in my primary! then Hillary in the general) & know that I just want to see us Dems pull together for the greater good of our country. This is country before party.

Another admission: I've been around more decades than I care to admit. I was a Dem from the first time I ever voted. But, there was a time many years ago when I got so fed up with the Dem party that I registered Independent. Why? Because I felt like I was standing up & fighting for Dems (& our Constitution, with my own web site, untold hours researching & writing, etc) yet the party wasn't standing up & fighting for me. I didn't feel like I left the party, I felt like the party left me.

I say this because I DON'T WANT TO EVER SEE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. It's 100% not necessary. We don't need to go down that path. I am 100% back in this party & we Dems need to make it clear that we work for the benefit of ALL Americans.

*need craft beer*

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Give it a break, Bernie. [View all] DanTex Feb 2017 OP

Unless you are for the same old, same old, what's the problem? aikoaiko Feb 2017 #1

If you don't understand that that was a shot at Perez's ties to Clinton and Obama, DanTex Feb 2017 #2

I think Bernie's been saying similar things about the party for a long time. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #5

It was because Ellison was his pick BainsBane Feb 2017 #8

You think he would have made the same comment at Keith Ellison? Not a chance. DanTex Feb 2017 #12

No, but then again Ellison is different from Perez. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #17

Right. So his guy didn't win, and instead of coming out for unity, he's DanTex Feb 2017 #21

Ok. And? aikoaiko Feb 2017 #25

And he needs to give it a break, because it's harmful to party unity. Like I said in the OP. DanTex Feb 2017 #26

I think it's helpful to those who are more marginalized in the party... aikoaiko Feb 2017 #35

the marginalized are the poor and oppressed, people of color BainsBane Feb 2017 #46

Oh for goodness sake Kentonio Feb 2017 #71

+1000! mcar Feb 2017 #151

"Suppression"? Oh for chrissakes NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #141

When the reaction is STFU, yeah, that's trying to suppress. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #144

I can't see Sanders shutting up NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #149

I know. He's so inconvenient. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #154

He's not inconvenient NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #158

Did Bernie join the party!? LuvLoogie Feb 2017 #169

I was also wondering about this Gothmog Feb 2017 #247

Bernie did join DownriverDem Feb 2017 #295

I also have an issue with this Gothmog Feb 2017 #300

Exactly! UT_democrat Feb 2017 #194

+1 putitinD Feb 2017 #237

"I had hoped the constant sniping at and blaming of Sanders would fade" It will in time but cstanleytech Feb 2017 #265

+1000 Doremus Feb 2017 #309

Excellent post, UT_democrat. I am totally in sink with you. Democrats are progressive and also The Wielding Truth Feb 2017 #327

Suppression? What suppression efforts do you see? hrmjustin Feb 2017 #206

Party unity will happen through solidarity. Jakes Progress Feb 2017 #273

well lets see if this has all been harmful. Somebody just posted that Booker and Sanders and others JCanete Feb 2017 #333

Yep. calimary Feb 2017 #76

As far as I'm concerned the party is divided and Perez works for... Stellar Feb 2017 #188

With you UT_democrat Feb 2017 #196

And you... Stellar Feb 2017 #197

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. calimary Feb 2017 #199

I agree that Bernie wasn't pushed out. LiberalFighter Feb 2017 #328

So when someone loses Jakes Progress Feb 2017 #274

Bernie LOST. Deal with it. He wasn't cheated or pushed out, HE LOST. forjusticethunders Feb 2017 #287

Because my brains Plucketeer Feb 2017 #316

Really? cannabis_flower Feb 2017 #60

That is because Ellison is not for continuing the choie Feb 2017 #29

That is exactly the kind of intra-party sniping that both Ellison and Perez DanTex Feb 2017 #34

Yep. calimary Feb 2017 #65

So its intra-party sniping that is the real problem LiberalLovinLug Feb 2017 #165

I do wish the Democrats and Independents would save their complaining and sniping phylny Feb 2017 #218

that's right... choie Feb 2017 #225

YEAH! Plucketeer Feb 2017 #314

Yep Gothmog Feb 2017 #248

which is interesting BECAUSE HE IS NOT A DEMOCRAT Capn Sunshine Feb 2017 #173

I don't think it proved to be a poor decision. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #174

Agree 100% aikoaiko. dae Feb 2017 #217

Yes! Plucketeer Feb 2017 #315

Post removed Post removed Feb 2017 #214

Is your avatar a brain scan? OilemFirchen Feb 2017 #4

The condescension. Perez didn't need the mini-lecture. nt pnwmom Feb 2017 #166

I don't know if he needed it or not. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #178

If you knew anything about Perez you'd know he doesn't need it. pnwmom Feb 2017 #223

Thanks to Perez ymetca Feb 2017 #313

A couple of days ago, Bernie crats voted out our WhiteTara Feb 2017 #258

Bernie lost. End of story. Better luck next time; time to move on. n/t Lil Missy Feb 2017 #279

Bernie lost the primary, but he is now in Democratic Senate Leadership aikoaiko Feb 2017 #284

Can you follow the OP and/or your own post that I responded to? Lil Missy Feb 2017 #305

When you said he lost I thought you meant the primary? What are you referring to? aikoaiko Feb 2017 #310

The OP is about the DNC vote between Ellison and Perez. Bernie's choice, Ellison, lost. Lil Missy Feb 2017 #321

Gee. So did Hillary. (n/t) bullsnarfle Feb 2017 #296

The saga continues, doesn't it? appal_jack Feb 2017 #288

My thoughts exactly. Scruffy1 Feb 2017 #306

Thought Bernie jehop61 Feb 2017 #3

He's an invited member of the Democratic Leadership Team. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #7

We had two tweets yesterday from public officials critical of the DNC election BainsBane Feb 2017 #14

Thank goodness for Bernie. He speaks for some in the party. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #37

It's nice you're pleased with so little BainsBane Feb 2017 #39

Exactly. He seems to enjoy the division. unitedwethrive Feb 2017 #88

Some, But Not All Me. Feb 2017 #40

Yesterday he certainly didn't speak for the two new leaders, including HIS choice for chairman. George II Feb 2017 #70

He congratulated Tom Perez and spoke for change. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #146

He congratulated him and immediately went into lecture mode, telling him how to do his job. George II Feb 2017 #155

Good point. calimary Feb 2017 #79

Ellison and Perez gave us a wonderful demonstration of unity BainsBane Feb 2017 #6

I would have been happy with either one! IndianaDave Feb 2017 #36

Welcome to DU, IndianaDave! calimary Feb 2017 #89

Couldn't agree more...while some of Bernie's ideas are admirable... unitedwethrive Feb 2017 #9

Do you have actual evidence for your claim of the 'majority'? milestogo Feb 2017 #22

Him not winning enough of us? bravenak Feb 2017 #28

A decent number of Sanders delegates were from undemocratic caucuses Gothmog Feb 2017 #325

Caucuses suck. bravenak Feb 2017 #336

We used to have the Texas two step here which was a combo of caucus and primary Gothmog Feb 2017 #338

A different party banner? Kentonio Feb 2017 #74

Not at all, but he was clearly never a Democrat, and he might be better served by unitedwethrive Feb 2017 #83

He won the support of 45% of the party. Kentonio Feb 2017 #87

Maybe it's what is needed. Why is that dangerous? unitedwethrive Feb 2017 #92

Why? Kentonio Feb 2017 #99

He revealed a big divide it the Democratic Party, why not have the two factions present themselves unitedwethrive Feb 2017 #128

Because the system isn't designed to handle more than two parties Kentonio Feb 2017 #138

No he did not...he lost by millions of votes...the primary is over and unless Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #301

You're not ignoring 'him', you're ignoring many millions of fellow Democrats. Kentonio Feb 2017 #307

Indeed. calimary Feb 2017 #78

.. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #139

Or maybe conservative Dems should just go ahead and join the Republican party bekkilyn Feb 2017 #167

Yet here we thought Trump's ideas were too far right to win general elections. LiberalLovinLug Feb 2017 #182

Yeah, it would have been nice if he took a cue from Cha Feb 2017 #10

Not pointing fingers , but I wish we could take a break from this intramural fighting. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #11

I believe that the OP is taking issue with an Independent Orrex Feb 2017 #13

He and his followers are or should be allies in the war against Deplorabilism. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #16

We should never consider Stein style voters allies. Blue_true Feb 2017 #23

I agree Orrex Feb 2017 #33

Exactly this Saviolo Feb 2017 #140

The problem is Drumpf opened the Overton Window wide on the right. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #148

Not just Trump, either Saviolo Feb 2017 #159

As funny and awesome as it would be to use "expropriate and socialize the means of production" forjusticethunders Feb 2017 #290

In total agreement here. bullwinkle428 Feb 2017 #150

I support Bernie enthusiastically! 90-percent Feb 2017 #15

No BS wouldn't have won. Hillary had a brilliant Progressive Platform Cha Feb 2017 #18

I'd go a step further and say that she *did* win Orrex Feb 2017 #73

Mahalo Orrex.. well stated! Cha Feb 2017 #82

Thanks! Orrex Feb 2017 #143

totally agree, and would add that the Russion interference was another major illegitimate factor. spooky3 Feb 2017 #209

+1000 brer cat Feb 2017 #332

They weren't secret BainsBane Feb 2017 #19

Hillary should have released the transcripts early on. Blue_true Feb 2017 #30

agreed BainsBane Feb 2017 #31

Hopefully our 2018 and 2020 field learned from what happened. Blue_true Feb 2017 #54

Why the double standard for releasing documents? lapucelle Feb 2017 #281

If Sanders was nominee Bloomberg would of run and won. n/t Chevy Feb 2017 #184

I agree. Constructive criticism is a tough pill to swallow Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #192

March in lockstep, Bernie milestogo Feb 2017 #20

Yes, he is very popular with his left-wing base. DanTex Feb 2017 #24

The resistance movement is made up largely of Bernie Supporters. milestogo Feb 2017 #38

Proof? Me. Feb 2017 #47

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #52

But who organizes the marches and rallies? milestogo Feb 2017 #58

Again, I Think You Over Estimate Me. Feb 2017 #69

I have not heard of a single protest event organized by the Democratic Party. milestogo Feb 2017 #75

You Know Me. Feb 2017 #132

Why use terms like "self-importance of the Sanders people"? LiberalLovinLug Feb 2017 #185

Thats My Point Me. Feb 2017 #191

"it is they, and only them who know how things should play out" LiberalLovinLug Feb 2017 #195

Obviously Me. Feb 2017 #201

You could end this argument by linking to demonstrations organized by the Dem Party. Goblinmonger Feb 2017 #212

I'm Not Making Deregatory Arguements Towards Those On The Left Me. Feb 2017 #215

Here you go... lapucelle Feb 2017 #324

The women's March was not organized by Our Revolution mcar Feb 2017 #161

It was not organized by the Democratic Party either. milestogo Feb 2017 #230

No, it was a grassroots effort mcar Feb 2017 #243

No indivisible movement is leading the way not move on or Bernie FloridaBlues Feb 2017 #233

There were local protests immediately following the election. milestogo Feb 2017 #239

The very event you're talking about was a Democratic party initiative. lapucelle Feb 2017 #320

Keep underestimating UT_democrat Feb 2017 #204

Not Underestimating It At All Me. Feb 2017 #208

No, it's not.. quit trying to take credit for everything. Cha Feb 2017 #53

Tell me, what is the Democratic Party doing to resist Trump? milestogo Feb 2017 #59

We are Resisting.. while those like jeff weaver are Cha Feb 2017 #104

Still no answer to what the Democratic Party is doing to resist Trump. milestogo Feb 2017 #121

Everyone is doing everything they can to resist trump.. you have no idea what's going on. Cha Feb 2017 #126

I was at an Indivisible meeting Wednesday night with a large turnout Gothmog Feb 2017 #249

Good to know, Goth! I love it.. everyone is resisting.. and Cha Feb 2017 #255

There is another group that is separate from Indivisible with 900+ facebook members Gothmog Feb 2017 #330

You are making numerous unfounded assertions. Blue_true Feb 2017 #68

I don't consider myself a member of the "far left" and I don't think milestogo Feb 2017 #85

Losing the congressional seats happened because Democrats stood for something. Blue_true Feb 2017 #137

Yeah, the best course is to do absolutely nothing milestogo Feb 2017 #241

Complete Bull Shit ELY08 Feb 2017 #180

Exactly the Women's March was the biggest international protest in history ... bettyellen Feb 2017 #211

"the Democratic Party has to stay out of organizing any of the protest" milestogo Feb 2017 #234

??? ELY08 Feb 2017 #256

Boom! Tarheel_Dem Feb 2017 #275

That's absurd BainsBane Feb 2017 #276

Thank you! Skidmore Feb 2017 #277

This message was self-deleted by its author forjusticethunders Feb 2017 #289

It was a joint letter from Schumer and Sanders that called for the rallies. lapucelle Feb 2017 #317

What is it brutus smith Feb 2017 #43

The Dems with Tom Perez and Keith Ellison are doing just fine.. Cha Feb 2017 #57

Excuse me? milestogo Feb 2017 #62

That's full on baloney.. don't just make up stuff. Cha Feb 2017 #100

So when I clarify what I meant its full on baloney? milestogo Feb 2017 #119

Dems have complete control of a measly SIX states, and Sensible Centrism got us there. SMC22307 Feb 2017 #193

Yeah, we have new leaders now.. and we don't need any dividers Cha Feb 2017 #254

That's why I wanted Buttigieg bravenak Feb 2017 #27

I hope that Perez give him a significant policy making role in the DNC. Blue_true Feb 2017 #44

I disagree. bravenak Feb 2017 #48

I most heartily BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #55

But, the cold reality is that Democratic leaning Independents vote in November. Blue_true Feb 2017 #103

The cold reality is that they better join us if they want a say bravenak Feb 2017 #109

I am a member of the Democratic Party and once was offered Blue_true Feb 2017 #153

I am lecturing you bravenak Feb 2017 #156

I sure hope Perez calls for changes Plucketeer Feb 2017 #318

One of the many bills in the Texas legis that I am tracking is to require party registration in Texa Gothmog Feb 2017 #251

+1 nt brer cat Feb 2017 #334

And he would of been spared by the finger wag? n/t Chevy Feb 2017 #186

He was honored by the Kennedy family thanks to an essay re: Bernie. SMC22307 Feb 2017 #203

Might want to tell that to some of Sanders followers then. n/t Chevy Feb 2017 #220

I'm telling it to you... SMC22307 Feb 2017 #226

Wasn't inconsequential when I suggested Buttigieg Chevy Feb 2017 #246

Buttigieg's a Bernie fan. SMC22307 Feb 2017 #200

your 15 minutes is up, bernie mopinko Feb 2017 #32

Bernie has some valid points. Democrats can appear in Blue_true Feb 2017 #51

I don't see why those who aren't in the party should expect a seat at the party table. (nt) ehrnst Feb 2017 #84

Totally agree DownriverDem Feb 2017 #97

Maybe because those who aren't in the party outnumber those who are. truebluegreen Feb 2017 #125

Got some stats (otherwise known as facts) to back that up? (nt) ehrnst Feb 2017 #221

Pew Research good enough for you? truebluegreen Feb 2017 #238

Geez. That Pew info goes to 2015. ehrnst Feb 2017 #242

Yeah. Because there are enough independents who aren't crazy. truebluegreen Feb 2017 #245

They are welcomed DownriverDem Feb 2017 #294

They don't feel welcomed. truebluegreen Feb 2017 #335

Yeah, he should just take his email list and walk off into the sunset. Barack_America Feb 2017 #66

As if he has the only "progressive" email list. He'll never leave the spotlight for the sunset. ehrnst Feb 2017 #91

What is his purpose then? DownriverDem Feb 2017 #98

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Feb 2017 #222

Literally the most popular politician in the USA. So yeah, stfu beeeeernie yodermon Feb 2017 #116

"Same old, same old." yallerdawg Feb 2017 #41

Yep. boston bean Feb 2017 #129

His record UT_democrat Feb 2017 #210

Great post Gothmog Feb 2017 #326

K&R Gothmog Feb 2017 #42

I had friends at the DNC Gothmog Feb 2017 #45

Well Said Me. Feb 2017 #50

Voting rights are my passion and so I may be biased here Gothmog Feb 2017 #56

K&R. You speak for me. lamp_shade Feb 2017 #49

After Clinton's loss, Sanders is the de facto leader of the Dem party... Barack_America Feb 2017 #61

"De facto leader?" In what way? In that he won't bother to become one? ehrnst Feb 2017 #72

Bernie is not a Democrat and has no rights Cryptoad Feb 2017 #86

(D) (I) (R) (E) Plucketeer Feb 2017 #319

I supppose that the reason Cryptoad Feb 2017 #323

Bernie is not the defacto leader of the party. Blue_true Feb 2017 #106

Perez welcomes input from all types of Democrats IronLionZion Feb 2017 #63

Bernie is the same old same old. nt LexVegas Feb 2017 #64

If Bernie wants to help the Democratic Party Cryptoad Feb 2017 #67

Amen. Enough of the intra-party pissing contest. Paladin Feb 2017 #77

Ever heard of herding cats? lunatica Feb 2017 #80

GO form ur own party if u feel that way! Cryptoad Feb 2017 #94

Nope. I'm a Democrat lunatica Feb 2017 #96

Wow UT_democrat Feb 2017 #213

who won what? Cryptoad Feb 2017 #219

I agree. All factions of the party must be drawn into decisionmaking. Blue_true Feb 2017 #111

Actually I think all factions must align behind a Democratic platform, not a person lunatica Feb 2017 #120

I don't disagree on this point. The candidate must run under the platform. Blue_true Feb 2017 #176

All these allusions to fascism would be funny if we weren't facing actual fascism right now. bettyellen Feb 2017 #113

Having a say does not mean there is no unity lunatica Feb 2017 #134

I get that, but all that depends on job one- unifying against Trump and the GOP congress... bettyellen Feb 2017 #171

Unquestioning unification is the essence of lockstep lunatica Feb 2017 #175

Unquestioning unification against the Trump administration is bad? I just can't.... sorry. bettyellen Feb 2017 #183

If Bernie Sanders can't even join the party then he has no business telling it what to do. Maven Feb 2017 #228

Give it a break, DanTex. elleng Feb 2017 #81

Divisive and authoritarian ornotna Feb 2017 #122

That's not what Dan said and calling Dan an "authoritarian" is an over the top insult. SunSeeker Feb 2017 #130

Have you read the thread? ornotna Feb 2017 #147

You weren't insulting the thread, you were insulting Dan. nt SunSeeker Feb 2017 #152

Then alert is your friend ornotna Feb 2017 #163

Your stick figure flipping me off says a lot about you. nt SunSeeker Feb 2017 #181

Just noticed this reply ornotna Mar 2017 #345

Your avatar is a gif that sticks out its tongue and raises its middle fingers. SunSeeker Mar 2017 #346

Ok. Whatever ornotna Mar 2017 #347

No paranoia, just observing facts. nt SunSeeker Mar 2017 #348

No, BS started lobbing pot shots at the Democratic Party.. he Cha Feb 2017 #267

Right. Dan is only pointing out what Sanders has already done - George II Feb 2017 #293

Everybody talking about working together.. but he's Cha Feb 2017 #339

Did you see that Ellison just invited Perez to be his guest.... George II Feb 2017 #340

Yes, I did!! I was smiling from ear Cha Feb 2017 #342

I also strongly disagree Gothmog Feb 2017 #331

Bernie's the best gift the GOP ever got. AleksS Feb 2017 #90

Exactly. And it's the gift that keeps on giving. nt SunSeeker Feb 2017 #133

Thank you, AleksS Cha Feb 2017 #168

"Didn't want to be of it." StubbornThings Feb 2017 #250

And if he runs for 2020 the GOP just drop their Chevy Feb 2017 #253

My problem with Bernie DownriverDem Feb 2017 #93

Post removed Post removed Feb 2017 #95

You mean more voters than turned out for any other candidate except Obama in '08? ehrnst Feb 2017 #101

Seems that it Bernie that is lecturing the Party Cryptoad Feb 2017 #107

After All, According To Him, He Doesn't Want To Share His Mailing List Me. Feb 2017 #135

yeah, 'cause that ain't gonna work Cha Feb 2017 #157

He has right to lecture the Party abt its intrastructure ,,,,He's not a democrat Cryptoad Feb 2017 #172

No, you give it a break.. there's no fucking 3rd way here.. that's Cha Feb 2017 #131

If Bernie starts giving the Democrats a break you should be concerned. jalan48 Feb 2017 #102

Thats a great idea for the Berniecrats Cryptoad Feb 2017 #110

Third parties already exist. They are typically braying in the wilderness. Blue_true Feb 2017 #118

We shall see. The Democratic strategy worked wonders in 2016-it might do even better in 2018. jalan48 Feb 2017 #123

I agree with u 100%. Bernie thinks he has all the answers...n/t asuhornets Feb 2017 #105

DU rec... SidDithers Feb 2017 #108

Give it a break Dan Z_California Feb 2017 #112

+1000 Martin Eden Feb 2017 #170

Umm. The democratic party has been doing that. boston bean Feb 2017 #207

Yup. +1 nt riderinthestorm Feb 2017 #263

I was and still am a very avid Sanders supporter, but when he lost the primary, I was secondwind Feb 2017 #114

The party needs good ideas from everyone. meadowlander Feb 2017 #115

We need to stop fighting each other. idahoblue Feb 2017 #117

K & R SunSeeker Feb 2017 #124

If unity is the most important thing, why put up a divisive post The Blue Flower Feb 2017 #127

Gag order. democratisphere Feb 2017 #136

Unity is a given on taking trump down askyagerz Feb 2017 #142

this shit is just so exhausting..... NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #145

I must have missed something. Can you please elaborate on KPN Feb 2017 #160

Go Bernie! The zentrum Feb 2017 #162

He keeps saying"we" Danmel Feb 2017 #164

I supported Bernie during the primaries Dopers_Greed Feb 2017 #177

People hate to hear what they know is wrong especially if they have something to do with it. nolabels Feb 2017 #179

Bernie was not lecturing Perez. azmom Feb 2017 #187

Maybe DU needs a "Post-Election 2016" forum... nt Buns_of_Fire Feb 2017 #189

I guess I'm what you called a Berniecrat so I'm supposed.. Stellar Feb 2017 #190

Hear! Hear! brutus smith Feb 2017 #205

Seconded UT_democrat Feb 2017 #216

Actually. We're supposed to go form our own fucking party. bunnies Feb 2017 #240

At 72 years old, I guess I'm not allowed to sound as though Stellar Feb 2017 #303

Why is it not helpful? ananda Feb 2017 #198

A 'newbie'? Perez was Labor Secretary, for Christ's sake! randome Feb 2017 #202

Perez did a great job at the DOJ and the voting rights section Gothmog Feb 2017 #252

Fuck yeah! Sounds like who we've been waiting for! randome Feb 2017 #261

Perez was at the DOJ when the DOJ sued Texas in the voter id and redistricting cases Gothmog Feb 2017 #298

Geez,,, guess next thing i will hear is how Bernie is,,,, Cryptoad Feb 2017 #224

Thank you for this post. nikibatts Feb 2017 #227

Totally agree Bernie we have to move past divisions FloridaBlues Feb 2017 #229

Liked many of Sanders' policies, but not his trumesque Nationalism and views on foreign trade Hoyt Feb 2017 #231

Agreed. By the time Trump is done, we'll be struggling to get back to normality, not wage a revo- WinkyDink Feb 2017 #232

Ellison pled for untiy before even leaving the room. DFW Feb 2017 #235

Ellison is a good man Gothmog Feb 2017 #299

I'm... Mike Nelson Feb 2017 #236

Arrogant and sent the wrong message, become a Democrat full time for starters! FreeStateDemocrat Feb 2017 #244

Bernie needs to realize that most Democrats Progressive dog Feb 2017 #257

He might have been able to -- if he tried. pnwmom Feb 2017 #259

If you really enjoy broad strokes how about Hill losing the popular dae Feb 2017 #262

DNC has changed over years , Bernie hasn't OiledBeachyFlorida Feb 2017 #268

Bernie did not join the Democrats Progressive dog Feb 2017 #285

welcome to DU gopiscrap Feb 2017 #337

I'm so tired of this guy talking shit on the sidelines. liquid diamond Feb 2017 #260

Shit like this?: snort Feb 2017 #264

How glad I am that we've gotten past the primaries once and for all. mac56 Feb 2017 #266

The most important thing is NOT party unity! cer7711 Feb 2017 #269

The phrases are 'Give IT a rest' ... or 'Give ME a break' mr_lebowski Feb 2017 #270

K&R Jamaal510 Feb 2017 #271

I'll be honest, I have mixed feelings about Bernie. CaptainTruth Feb 2017 #272

On the issue of free college.. Kentonio Feb 2017 #283

Free college as Bernie presented it would likely be a massive upward transfer of wealth. forjusticethunders Feb 2017 #291

I wish I could share my thoughts. I have learned quickly that I just cannot. joet67 Feb 2017 #278

Actually compsports Feb 2017 #280

They should listen to Bernie, when he becomes a Democrat Trumpocalypse Feb 2017 #282

hit and run post. meh. nt Javaman Feb 2017 #286

+1000 Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #292

I was devastated when I found out Ellison wouldn't be DNC chair. liberalnarb Feb 2017 #297

Nevertheless he persisted... nt Gore1FL Feb 2017 #302

As long as Bernie refuses to join the party, he has no dog in this hunt. kstewart33 Feb 2017 #304

Isn't it better to have as many people in the tent pissing out... DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #308

How's working with the asshole-in-chief panning out Bern??? FreeStateDemocrat Feb 2017 #311

Post removed Post removed Feb 2017 #312

It must have been because of all the campaigning he did for her in the general election... hughee99 Feb 2017 #322

I agree Gothmog Feb 2017 #329

The party has been split into a multiple factions and there won't be any healing for a while NWCorona Feb 2017 #341

Why not? What is the point of not healing? DanTex Feb 2017 #343

I would love to heal. I've tried on this board but I just think we aren't ready yet NWCorona Feb 2017 #344