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radius777

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159. Yes, they're a more progressive company that

Fri Apr 28, 2017, 09:59 PM

Apr 2017

embraces alot of the reforms Obama wants.

I think this is really the difference between the center-left Clinton/Obama wing and the left-populist Sanders/Warren wing.

The center-left, which represents most Dems and indeed most Americans (Clinton Dem presidential candidates have won 6 of the past 7 popular votes) views capitalism as a system that indeed can be abusive and unfair, but one that (as Hillary said in a debate w/Sanders) built the greatest middle class in history and the American way of life, and one that can (and should) be reformed to make it more open, fair and equitable for everyone. IOW, a balance between Wall St and Main St.

The populist-left on the other hand, sees capitalism (and financial ambition itself) as inherently evil, and thus should be abolished and replaced with a Euro-socialist style system.

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Sanders: Obama's paid Wall Street speech 'distasteful' [View all] Eko Apr 2017 OP

I predict that a storm is coming. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #1

Is a speech the same as being a lobbyist? kentuck Apr 2017 #2

No, a speech on healthcare to a conference is not the same as being a lobbyist, pnwmom Apr 2017 #6

So what? nt geek tragedy Apr 2017 #3

Sander said something Eko Apr 2017 #5

I wish sanders would just SHUT UP! n/t chillfactor Apr 2017 #4

Me, too! Laurian Apr 2017 #14

Agreed Gothmog Apr 2017 #179

Oh I want him to keep talking because like the other poster said there's a underthematrix Apr 2017 #197

I hope that is true. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #222

me too!!! samnsara Apr 2017 #229

After the pro-lifer support his outrage does ring rather hallow. Amimnoch Apr 2017 #243

Yup sheshe2 Apr 2017 #271

+111 treestar Apr 2017 #274

You know what I find distasteful? GoCubsGo Apr 2017 #7

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #42

+1 SledDriver Apr 2017 #217

+1 NurseJackie Apr 2017 #223

Endorsed. NT Adrahil Apr 2017 #287

+1 intheozone Apr 2017 #311

Me too! I voted for him in the primary, but wouldn't again. n/t moonscape Apr 2017 #325

Couldn't have said it better myself.n/t Lil Missy Apr 2017 #328

+1 onetexan May 2017 #355

I feel exactly the same way. n/t Zing Zing Zingbah May 2017 #362

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Ha! Eko Apr 2017 #76

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And the crowd goes wild! OilemFirchen Apr 2017 #9

Okay,he was invited to give his Wellstone ruled Apr 2017 #10

Changed the narrative? He hasn't given the speech yet. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #175

Narrative being ACA. Wellstone ruled Apr 2017 #182

You know what he is going to talk about already ? nm MichMan Apr 2017 #320

Bernie, Bernie, Bernie... Blue_Tires Apr 2017 #11

He's taking money for a speech from the very people who are fucking the middle class over! YOHABLO Apr 2017 #176

You need to get it. Get the real story at the link below. Sanders and Warren owe Obama an apology. brush Apr 2017 #279

Cantor Fitzgerald is an investment bank, not the Alamo of 9/11. rug Apr 2017 #299

He is a private citizen and it is none of your business... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #292

Yep, his words will end up in GOP ads. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #224

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #12

Did anyone ask Sen. Sanders about Trump's weekends at Mar-A-Lago? gratuitous Apr 2017 #13

He wouldn't hold back. He never does. I agree that is where the media should be looking Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #20

Sanders was asked a question, he answered it gratuitous Apr 2017 #23

Pres. Obama is now a private citizen and deserves spooky3 Apr 2017 #63

Well said Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #276

I just have to say...I am done...won't listen to another word that comes out of his mouth. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #225

This message was self-deleted by its author emulatorloo Apr 2017 #112

This message was self-deleted by its author emulatorloo Apr 2017 #123

Most people learn to think before they speak. brer cat Apr 2017 #143

Get the real story of CF in the link below. Sanders and Warren owe Obama an apology. brush Apr 2017 #280

This message was self-deleted by its author George II Apr 2017 #43

Seriously Bernie w/ all due respect, please stick to OldHippieChick Apr 2017 #15

Oh, please shut up already, Senator EffieBlack Apr 2017 #16

+1. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #106

+1 R B Garr Apr 2017 #203

Amen! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #340

Who care what he thinks? ellie Apr 2017 #17

I do and millions more do too PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #36

You're interested in hearing someone criticize one of the more popular Democratic Presidents EVER? George II Apr 2017 #44

Someone said/asked "who cares what Bernie says", well I happen to PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #55

The Republicans care too...ad fodder. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #226

Sure, okay /eyeroll PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #231

How are those eyerolls workin' out for ya? Cha Apr 2017 #354

April 28 2017. n/t Chevy Apr 2017 #58

So he should be above criticism because he's popular? melman Apr 2017 #165

Complaining about how he provides for his family is not "criticism". George II Apr 2017 #167

No because he is a former Democratic president...and if you care about electing progressives, you Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #228

Did you agree with Obama on TPP? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #233

He was president then, and no I did not agree but I did not bash him in public Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #236

If that's the case, should primaries be cupcake shows? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #244

This has noting to do with primaries, but yes until we stop Trump, I am fine Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #245

I want honesty and that means telling the hard truth PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #264

I showed you twitter posts yesterday...and out of hundreds bashing Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #293

You're sure off to an aggressive start here, aren't you? Hekate Apr 2017 #330

TPP is one issue - there are hundreds of issues that a President has to deal with.... George II Apr 2017 #263

Correct, and? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #266

Yes, just so you know. But it did not get past the GOP, and Obama is now out of office. Hekate Apr 2017 #329

No of course not PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #232

I think we've been thru this before. The senator needs to learn to keep it in-house brush Apr 2017 #283

I disagree PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #291

You did read the link? brush Apr 2017 #306

I did indeed, I disagree PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #307

Yeah, I can think if about 650 people who used to work for that company that would feel it's... George II Apr 2017 #309

You know who politicizes 9/11? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #322

Now Obama is a republican? George II Apr 2017 #324

He is? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #326

So disingenuous. Hekate Apr 2017 #332

No.. "millions" don't care THIS much uponit7771 Apr 2017 #47

Actually they do PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #57

That's no doubt NOT the dem base uponit7771 Apr 2017 #61

Bernie has very high numbers PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #66

Good try, I said dem base, Russians tried the similar last year ... we didn't by it then either uponit7771 Apr 2017 #70

Bernie has a high approval among Dem base and it's not a Russian thing PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #147

No he doesn't. George II Apr 2017 #168

Yes he does. PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #218

Where did that come from? It looks like question #70 of some poll, what were the other 69 or more.. George II Apr 2017 #246

He's rapidly losing whatever support he had with the Democratic base. Fla Dem Apr 2017 #209

There was just an article Salon PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #219

Obama's are higher. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #239

Pres. Obama's are higher and this criticism can only hurt Sen. Sanders in terms of Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #237

Obama is also not a current politician PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #241

Exactly, but he will always be popular. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #250

Because Wall Street is an important issue PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #251

Your post makes no sense whatsoever...the only regulation of Wall Street was passed by Pres. Obama. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #294

I disagree PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #242

What indies? GOP types pretending to be Sander's supporters? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #248

There are no indies who vote Dems PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #255

So you are an 'independent' criticizing president Obama... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #297

Where have I criticized Obama? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #300

Oh please... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #304

May you have another? lol PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #305

Uh huh. Hekate Apr 2017 #333

Ok that's twice, what is JPR? PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #334

republicans and republicans in independents' clothing played a big part last year. George II Apr 2017 #262

It's a lot more than that PaintedSkies Apr 2017 #267

There was just a poll that had both Obama and Bernie on it BainsBane Apr 2017 #119

GWB once had 90% popularity too. nt stevenleser Apr 2017 #286

Sanders and Warren owe Obama an apology. Get the real story on CF from the link below brush Apr 2017 #281

I don't and a lot of people who are his fans don't Cha Apr 2017 #348

And Millions don't. Cha Apr 2017 #350

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Who Cares? Leith Apr 2017 #19

Speaking at Cantor Fitzgerald for gosh sakes OKNancy Apr 2017 #21

Excellent points, thanks for bringing that up. Not your typical "Wall Street" company. George II Apr 2017 #46

Cantor-Fitzgerald :( Cha Apr 2017 #79

+1 musette_sf Apr 2017 #97

Me, too.. musette.. all these Knee Jerkers need to give Cha Apr 2017 #125

A Facebook post that clearly articulates my thoughts on this: musette_sf Apr 2017 #204

Wow! Mahalo, musette! Cha Apr 2017 #207

My sister's best friend from high school worked at Cantor musette_sf Apr 2017 #208

+infinity. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #272

My friend Danny T. worked at Cantor and died that day. SticksnStones May 2017 #360

I was working in the Trust department of a bank on 9/11 and we would get wire transfers Boomerproud Apr 2017 #122

:( Cha Apr 2017 #128

Thank you, Nancy Cha Apr 2017 #75

+ 1 -- I have mentioned the same information on social media musette_sf Apr 2017 #89

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #104

You'd think he was speaking at Liberty University, or something. BainsBane Apr 2017 #115

Ouch! betsuni Apr 2017 #142

Ah but there is always an excuse for when Bernie does something. stevenleser Apr 2017 #336

It's utterly transparent BainsBane Apr 2017 #339

Given that, I'm surprised Obama demanded so much. GeorgeGist Apr 2017 #270

That was a terrible day for these folks. Wellstone ruled Apr 2017 #284

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Posts, 4, 14, 7.8, 15, 16, 17, 18 .19, 21, 22 Me. Apr 2017 #24

Ouch! sheshe2 Apr 2017 #50

Thank you, Me.! President Obama is giving a Cha Apr 2017 #121

I wish they'd hurry up. lapucelle Apr 2017 #186

This is my first post re Bernie Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #25

You probably hate koala bears, too, don't you? randome Apr 2017 #27

Did he skype in from one of his multiple houses? SaschaHM Apr 2017 #26

The absorption of Russian propaganda by a significant number of Sanders voters is distasteful. I was blm Apr 2017 #28

Funnily enough, it was Guccifer crap that opened my eyes wide about the propaganda... bettyellen Apr 2017 #31

I was with you rufus dog Apr 2017 #71

Most Sanders voters went for Hillary in the general - the ones who didn't sure were vocal though. nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #132

i think this is a problem and i would also say the loudest ones don't always have good intentions JI7 Apr 2017 #181

True on both sides of this. JudyM Apr 2017 #259

being paid for speeches is nothing more than capitalism Takket Apr 2017 #29

What does that even mean? I hate all this coy bullshit and vague bettyellen Apr 2017 #30

Not again, Bernie... LexVegas Apr 2017 #32

Like clockwork, Bernie Sanders compares Obama getting paid for a speech Cha Apr 2017 #33

Ralph Nader. Why am I being so reminded of Ralphie? Hekate Apr 2017 #74

That was a despicable comparison BS gave Cha Apr 2017 #84

Seriously, with friends like these, who needs enemies? nt Hekate Apr 2017 #113

He's made it clear.. Cha Apr 2017 #117

BS reminds me of a houseguest who immediately moves your furniture around, criticizes the meals... Hekate Apr 2017 #145

Good old Ralph Nader the phoney Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #278

Nader had his day, in which he did good work. But he changed, and I guess he decided... Hekate Apr 2017 #288

He suffers from diarrhea of the mouth. grossproffit Apr 2017 #34

Independent, Libertarian, what's the difference? randome Apr 2017 #37

+1, Sanders hasn't learned anything!!!!! uponit7771 Apr 2017 #39

Oh for chrissakes, Bernie NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #35

Oh come on, who gives a shit anymore WHAT you think about one of the most popular Presidents? George II Apr 2017 #38

Sanders should just say "I don't know him" and be done with it. betsuni Apr 2017 #40

Why? Why would he do that? What's going on in his head? What's he thinking? How... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #41

Not from me.... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #51

I completely understand. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #68

;) sheshe2 Apr 2017 #92

The tide goes in, tide goes out. You can't explain that. betsuni Apr 2017 #69

That's the problem. He doesn't think. Just speaks robotically. ecstatic Apr 2017 #164

Someone convinced Sanders his opinion is more needed than it really is. Now he protest too much ... uponit7771 Apr 2017 #45

Your followers thought likewise about the amount you paid for your lakefront home Bernie Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #48

And another thing. Sander never released his taxes. Now that's distasteful. brush Apr 2017 #285

600k for a summer home. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #49

Jesus Christ, Sanders, shut the fuck up and go away will you? Sarandon part deux. NBachers Apr 2017 #52

Considering the news of the past 24 hours I think Bernie should not judge others. n/t. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #54

What news? lunamagica Apr 2017 #166

. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #169

Thanks! lunamagica Apr 2017 #173

Oh, ouch Hekate Apr 2017 #289

So long .... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #56

My god. I wanna say /):$;$:&:$:;)):):)$/$(&-@-'dhd boston bean Apr 2017 #59

I know exactly what you mean... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #341

This message was self-deleted by its author JTFrog Apr 2017 #60

It opened up an unnecessary can of worms SHRED Apr 2017 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author JTFrog Apr 2017 #64

President Obama has earned the right to get paid for his Cha Apr 2017 #72

Yes he is however... SHRED Apr 2017 #81

There's no "however", only Sanders silly ass'd WS speech position against Obama & HRC are "however" uponit7771 Apr 2017 #86

BS "opened the can of worms" with his nasty comparison.. Cha Apr 2017 #88

Wow Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #171

Yes, knee jerking will do Cha Apr 2017 #178

Yes...I'm sure if Bernie hadn't said anything... SHRED Apr 2017 #220

He is a certain crowd's Emmanuel Goldstein. n/t QC Apr 2017 #247

You're deflecting from what BS actually said.. Cha Apr 2017 #337

The speech is in September. betsuni Apr 2017 #73

At Cantor-Fitzgerald.. 9/11 :( Cha Apr 2017 #77

Hadn't seen that, thanks. So tired of wading through all the misinformation crap. betsuni Apr 2017 #91

Quite the distinction of WHERE he's speaking on Wall Street Cha Apr 2017 #94

They've changed the goalposts to "It's not that he's giving a speech, it's WHERE the money betsuni Apr 2017 #99

Exaclty.. more Knee Jerkism Cha Apr 2017 #101

Sanders silly ass'd WS speech position is the can of worms not someone getting paid for work .... uponit7771 Apr 2017 #83

Mahalo, uponit.. Cha Apr 2017 #90

Thx cha... check this shit out ... just found it on CNN uponit7771 Apr 2017 #102

I wondered what this shit was about.. Cha Apr 2017 #108

What do you have against Cantor Fitzgerald? They didn't cause the 2008 crash pnwmom Apr 2017 #212

Just who is opening that can of worms? kcr May 2017 #361

OK, Bernie I like you BUT this is ridiculous. Doreen Apr 2017 #65

Of all the things Jamaal510 Apr 2017 #67

What has happened with Sanders recently? uponit7771 Apr 2017 #78

foot in mouth disease emulatorloo Apr 2017 #151

Problems at home, maybe? Ninsianna Apr 2017 #210

Nothing. He's always been that way. BainsBane Apr 2017 #249

At some point the Far Left always meets the Far Right. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #80

Ain't it the truth! Hitler and Stalin most outrageous examples. n/t VOX Apr 2017 #98

BS we can do it Apr 2017 #82

I might be interested in his opinion.... Adrahil Apr 2017 #85

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #87

President Obama is now a private citizen GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #95

Another Bernie post guaranteed to promote harmony on DU. VOX Apr 2017 #96

President Obama is going to give a speech to Cantor Fitzgerald Cha Apr 2017 #100

He really should try to follow your example of calm, reasoned discourse. QC Apr 2017 #105

Haha.. you guys can't get over 2008.. most people have Cha Apr 2017 #111

Seriously melman Apr 2017 #149

Yes, "seriously" you should all try to move on from Cha Apr 2017 #180

Was the quote somehow misconstrued? Eko Apr 2017 #109

Did Sanders not say that? Adrahil Apr 2017 #161

Distasteful is making money off a toxic dump in a poor neighborhood nini Apr 2017 #103

+10000000000000 BainsBane Apr 2017 #120

Thank you! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #129

++++++ brer cat Apr 2017 #140

Sierra Blanca is the first thing I thought of as well emulatorloo Apr 2017 #146

His purity test fails when you look at things he has done nini Apr 2017 #156

Yes! That was truly disgusting and showed the man's character. Sanders never fooled me lunamagica Apr 2017 #157

from my understanding, that is a pretty far afield mischaracterization of what happened. nt JCanete Apr 2017 #211

Read this: BainsBane Apr 2017 #308

Cantor Fitzgerald cannot be compared to the vulture funds. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #107

How much does Bernie want for a speaking engagement? Retrograde Apr 2017 #110

President Obama is speaking @ Cantor-Fitzgerald in September Cha Apr 2017 #114

That is a very disingenuous statement you got there. Where did you get it? YOHABLO Apr 2017 #184

There's nothing "disingenuous" about.. that's your insulting Cha Apr 2017 #188

Senators are prohibited from giving paid speeches. Have to wait till they leave government. betsuni Apr 2017 #135

I agree. Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2017 #116

Oh good God! GMAFB! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #126

".. the perception".. Wah! Cha Apr 2017 #131

Oh the "perception". President Obama is giving a speech @ Cantor-Fitzgerald.. Cha Apr 2017 #130

Colbert had a joke about that last night BeyondGeography Apr 2017 #137

So? Why Obama SHOULD Make That Speech - And Take The Paycheck For It Too Cha Apr 2017 #185

Why is it wrong to be ambitious? Isn't that the American spirit? radius777 Apr 2017 #118

President Obama is giving a speech @ Cantor-Fitzgerald in September.. Cha Apr 2017 #124

Yes, they're a more progressive company that radius777 Apr 2017 #159

I am proud of Pres Obama! and want him to be FREE!! to do as he wishes no matter the naysayers! Madam45for2923 Apr 2017 #127

I would have done the same thing - good for Obama. Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #133

I find it funny RazBerryBeret Apr 2017 #134

If Obama said something like that Eko Apr 2017 #136

yeah. RazBerryBeret Apr 2017 #139

Fuck off, Bernie! It's none of your fucking business. 6000eliot Apr 2017 #138

The last FEC filing might be interesting, too. murielm99 Apr 2017 #187

hahaha goldenpapers98 Apr 2017 #141

Sanders should primary Obama in 2020 emulatorloo Apr 2017 #144

Yeah, this speech thing is the last establishment straw, man. I'm never voting for Obama again!11! betsuni Apr 2017 #148

... emulatorloo Apr 2017 #150

Not sure I can back that, Eko Apr 2017 #152

Bernie is not a big fan of wall street. egduj Apr 2017 #153

Obama Eko Apr 2017 #154

I need the money, so I might take it mvd Apr 2017 #170

Yeah, knee jerk... he should have investigated a little further.. Cha Apr 2017 #192

Sanders isn't a Democrat jack69 Apr 2017 #155

Doesn't matter. He has a voice and a huge following listening to him. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #174

I'm a registered Democrat and I voted for Sanders. David__77 Apr 2017 #303

Given the Russians and the cheating GOP a pass are you? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #312

I consider that candidates are responsible for winning or losing. David__77 Apr 2017 #316

I see. Don't agree with that assessment. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #323

President Obama has donated over one million dollars when he was President still_one Apr 2017 #158

Thank you! betsuni Apr 2017 #160

The Obama's just signed a book deal for $65 million YOHABLO Apr 2017 #189

It's the "Obamas" and so what? You're trying to smear them Cha Apr 2017 #194

bullshit. What will ruin those middle class lives is those self-identified holier than thou still_one Apr 2017 #195

Hey Aloha, still_one.. Mahalo for this! Cha Apr 2017 #193

Thanks Cha. I am really fed up with these self-righteous purists. still_one Apr 2017 #201

Knee Jerkers who owe President Obama an apology.. Cha Apr 2017 #202

This sheshe2 Apr 2017 #275

Did he or Warren ask about the topic of the speech before going on the attack? ecstatic Apr 2017 #162

I agree with Bernie here mvd Apr 2017 #163

Agree all you want.. BS knee jerked and people are not happy about that.. Cha Apr 2017 #191

I still don't agree. I am with Bernie mvd Apr 2017 #199

Pres. Obama is a private citizen,but your post points out an important problem... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #314

What bothers me most is he's taking money from Cantor Fitzgerald !! YOHABLO Apr 2017 #172

Why Obama SHOULD Make That Speech - And Take The Paycheck For It Too Cha Apr 2017 #183

It doesn't bother me at all...let him speak where he chooses... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #317

I really do not care what Sanders thinks about this Gothmog Apr 2017 #177

You don't have to care about anything. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #190

Well, he did step into it by his knee jerk reaction.. Cha Apr 2017 #196

That spin is pretty bad.(editing out the ossoff thing, because according to Wapo he has said that). JCanete Apr 2017 #214

I found this attack on President Obama to be sad Gothmog Apr 2017 #235

It wasn't smart. Cha Apr 2017 #338

Umm....Bernie.... LovingA2andMI Apr 2017 #198

I say take what they'll pay! and grow the Obama Foundation & The Library. Sunlei Apr 2017 #200

Bingo. Those are not going to come cheap. nt Hekate Apr 2017 #206

I tend to stay out of the Bernie/Hillary muck. But, THIS...THIS is just diarrhea of the mouth. AgadorSparticus Apr 2017 #205

And, they actually owe President Obama an apology Cha Apr 2017 #216

"I tend to stay out of the Bernie/Hillary muck. But, THIS...THIS is just diarrhea of the mouth." LenaBaby61 May 2017 #356

I pray all this rancor about Obama on the speaking circuit and earning a check for it goes in mfcorey1 Apr 2017 #213

The sanctimony is tiring. madaboutharry Apr 2017 #215

+1 (Thank you.) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #227

I am done...how dare Sen. Sanders criticize a Democratic former president. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #221

Influence peddling is no big deal I guess. killbotfactory Apr 2017 #230

INFLUENCE PEDDLING. betsuni Apr 2017 #234

I'm sure if someone gave you 400k for a speech you'd be completely nuetral about them, right? killbotfactory Apr 2017 #238

Yes I would, because I'm not weak and stupid and greedy. betsuni Apr 2017 #253

Obama is a Rare Talent and most people are not able to give speeches like he does JI7 Apr 2017 #342

Influence for what? BainsBane Apr 2017 #254

He is a powerful influence in the democrat party. It's indisputable. killbotfactory Apr 2017 #256

DEMOCRAT PARTY! betsuni Apr 2017 #257

I have to repeat: THE DEMOCRAT PARTY! It's indisputable betsuni Apr 2017 #258

changed thought mid sentance. I leave it up just so can giggle about it. killbotfactory Apr 2017 #265

Past tense BainsBane Apr 2017 #260

Whatever shady shit you're totally not officially accusing Bernie of doing, doesn't excuse Obama killbotfactory Apr 2017 #268

At least Obama's released several years of tax records BainsBane Apr 2017 #296

there is nothing to excuse about Obama. he is getting paid for a speech . he is one of the best JI7 Apr 2017 #344

"democrat party"? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #318

is there a problem with Tom Perez ? a former popular president of the party will always be JI7 Apr 2017 #343

Do you ever stop to think about what you write? Because this attempt at a point is ridiculous stevenleser Apr 2017 #345

Ex presidents have a lot of influence still. killbotfactory Apr 2017 #346

No, they don't. Not about policies regarding Wall Street, and certainly not with the current adminis stevenleser May 2017 #357

I don't see a problem other than focusing criticism on Obama rather than the psychopath in office. Doodley Apr 2017 #240

Tired of the BS. we can do it Apr 2017 #252

Yes he was also troubled by the allegations flogged in Clinton Cash ucrdem Apr 2017 #261

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #269

How much can you get Bernie ! treestar Apr 2017 #273

If he feels this strongly about it, why did he actively campaign hughee99 Apr 2017 #277

Thought BS wanted to be a Democrat liberal N proud Apr 2017 #282

Here's a thought: maybe Bernie should be Primaried Hekate Apr 2017 #290

It might be time...after all he is all about new blood and grass root activism and all. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #298

I think that might be good. David__77 Apr 2017 #302

A Beauty Of An Idea Me. Apr 2017 #327

Gotta love the "friendly fire" on the liberal side. Blue_Adept Apr 2017 #295

I can totally understand Sanders' perspective. David__77 Apr 2017 #301

I don't understand Sanders attacking a Democratic president in the age of Trump. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #319

BS was knee jerking.. Cha Apr 2017 #347

"BS?" Oh lord... David__77 Apr 2017 #351

Yep, knee jerking. Cha Apr 2017 #352

Ok Bernie. Your concern has been noted Thrill Apr 2017 #310

I've defended Bernie before, but that's a load of crap. Oneironaut Apr 2017 #313

By the way, with all of these purist goofballs, no wonder we're losing. Oneironaut Apr 2017 #315

Maybe he needed the money MichMan Apr 2017 #321

Yes. alarimer Apr 2017 #331

Whatever Lotusflower70 Apr 2017 #335

I totally agree with Sanders on this one. jalan48 Apr 2017 #349

Well, "it does not look good" - I agree with that Mountain Mule Apr 2017 #353

So now people in public life have to refrain from doing anything that prompts conservative chatter?? LAS14 May 2017 #358

Kinda like when Sanders bought a third home SticksnStones May 2017 #359