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NurseJackie

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274. That's a very broad-brush attack when you say "Bernie-hater". Can you explain what this means?

Sun Apr 30, 2017, 06:01 AM

Apr 2017

How have you arrived at the conclusion that someone is a "hater"?

If a politician holds a correct position about a particular issue, does that mean that he/she gets a free pass on saying offensive things about the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates?

Shouldn't loyal Democrats be permitted to complain and push back against the negative things that someone says about our party and our party's candidates?

Please explain to me... how does that make someone a "hater"?

When loyal Democrats express a sincerely held belief that someone else would be better-suited in the "outreach" role... how does having an sincere opinion about his performance, or about his suitability in a position, make someone a "hater"?

Where do you draw the line? Are loyal Democrats not permitted to have an opinion? These types of personal attacks (ie: calling names, making accusations) aren't really a compelling argument.

When people resort to the "hater" accusations, it tells me that they're approaching things from a disadvantaged position of weakness.

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He'd be okay if he were still a Democrat. How is he supposed to be encouraging people pnwmom Apr 2017 #1

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If I'm not mistaken, Bernie was preaching about how Trump could not be allowed to win. chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #177

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I don't think you're seeing the big picture. chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #189

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My comments were not insulting. chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #210

LOL! (IKYABWAI?) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #294

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What does IKYABWAI stand for? Gothmog Apr 2017 #436

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Thank you Gothmog Apr 2017 #455

For the record, in 2016 we picked up 6 seats in the House and 2 in the Senate. Demit Apr 2017 #290

People seem to forget that. George II Apr 2017 #358

They haven't "forgotten"... it's just that they LITERALLY believe their own propaganda and bullshit. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #486

Good One Me. Apr 2017 #373

Bernie assisted Putin in defeating Hillary Fresh_Start Apr 2017 #379

Jill Stein and the idiots on JPR helped Gothmog Apr 2017 #438

+1 putitinD Apr 2017 #381

I strongly disagree with your analysis and conclusions Gothmog Apr 2017 #434

BS! Chasstev365 Apr 2017 #304

Pure speculation without any supporting evidence mythology Apr 2017 #385

Yes he did. trueblue2007 Apr 2017 #489

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The NY Post, a right wing rag Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #8

Welcome to DU, Kaye_NY! pnwmom Apr 2017 #11

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A 4 post person is suggesting something is wrong with a 48 post person? pnwmom Apr 2017 #190

You are calling out a "48 post" person?! And, asking if Cha Apr 2017 #233

It takes awhile to get post count back up to where it used to be. People forget that. :-) nt fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #398

Thanks for the Cha Apr 2017 #401

+1 Jamaal510 Apr 2017 #26

:-D NurseJackie Apr 2017 #30

New York, the only Free College State, thanks to Hillary & Bernie Sunlei Apr 2017 #349

No, neither represent New York...thanks Gov. Cuomo and the legislature. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #435

BTW, Kaye welcome to DU Gothmog Apr 2017 #441

Wow. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #57

We have tons of people ecouraging people to join the Democratic Party Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #322

Sanders is running as an independent for Senate and will not turn over his e-mail list Gothmog Apr 2017 #432

Why won't he? I am mystified by this point. If I were Bernie, I'd be a Dem. trueblue2007 Apr 2017 #490

Let those that can win and act, do it...in the meantime pbmus Apr 2017 #3

Agreed. Snackshack Apr 2017 #29

I believe that Bernie is really truly speaking truth to power, and absolutely love what he says. Akamai Apr 2017 #78

Agreed - I voted for Bernie in the primary and Hillary in the general womanofthehills Apr 2017 #85

same here..There's enough room under the tent for ALL of us secondwind Apr 2017 #90

A lot of us hate the Dem bashing also. Why doesn't he just stop it? That doesn't help the party. brush Apr 2017 #104

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Oh please. Stop with the "Dems and Hillary lost because she ran a horrible campaign" meme... brush Apr 2017 #196

The Democratic party 'model' is not failing, the Mello thing wounded the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #259

They let their bigotry take priority JustAnotherGen Apr 2017 #270

Who are these "Billionaire" Dems????? Cha Apr 2017 #285

amen secondwind Apr 2017 #89

The Big Problem is.. When BS has a mic he normalizes Cha Apr 2017 #256

QFT! ucrdem Apr 2017 #281

Mahalo, ucr! Cha Apr 2017 #289

Agree-Great post Cha Gothmog Apr 2017 #444

How is that different from bullying? ucrdem Apr 2017 #279

.. Cha Apr 2017 #301

+1,000 NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #399

"The Obvious".. he can STOP Speaking about Insulting President Obama Cha Apr 2017 #288

I am unclear as to what I can and cannot say here about Bernie. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #410

Well said, Elliot.. I think that is just right. Cha Apr 2017 #415

This is just utter nonsense. Bernie is a voice of reason. manicraven Apr 2017 #4

Gerrymandering and voter suppression caused most of those losses. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #12

There is a reason he lost the primary. Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #13

There is a reason she lost the general. chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #144

That reason is the second Comey announcement mythology Apr 2017 #390

"Comey" doesn't explain why we also lost hundreds of seats across the country. progressoid Apr 2017 #460

That line of thinking is nonsense. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #412

Yes there is a reason why Sanders lost the primary Gothmog Apr 2017 #446

Not as many as you may imagine (or hope). NurseJackie Apr 2017 #32

The issues that Bernie focused on are issues that motivate and eenergize well over half Akamai Apr 2017 #83

I agree with all of Bernie's issues except the anti-choice endorsements... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #265

Our target is not Bernie Sanders. It's Donald Trump. manicraven Apr 2017 #5

I agree. Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #15

Our cause? Late to the party imo. nt babylonsister Apr 2017 #18

Yes. Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #45

Well, Bernie seems to be the one going out there and speaking womanofthehills Apr 2017 #33

Trump. Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #47

What exactly do you mean? Are you saying Bernie is like Trump????????? womanofthehills Apr 2017 #100

nuff said? chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #149

However, Bernie is out their helping our cause womanofthehills Apr 2017 #88

"helping or cause" ...He said Trump was right on Korea! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #337

Tell it to BS that his target is not The Democratic Party Cha Apr 2017 #25

I know, right? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #35

They want the "BS bashing to stop".. they need to Cha Apr 2017 #44

Who's bashing? Nobody is "bashing" ... I call it pushing back. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #51

Exactly.. it's not "bashing" when people are pushing BACK Cha Apr 2017 #58

It is the resistance that is the current driving force moving forward. Mostly women. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #419

Yes, it's quite noticable with the aide of the M$M Cha Apr 2017 #431

I agree with Peter Daou's twitter comment. with this particular opinion. trueblue2007 Apr 2017 #492

Our target is not the Democratic Party; it is Trump and the Republican death cult. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #266

I am sick of this Bernie bashing Cartoonist Apr 2017 #6

And I'm sick of the argument that you attempt to make. Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #16

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Sanders still hasn't released his taxes. Why? brush Apr 2017 #108

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I care what's in them, and my name ain't "David Brock". Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #262

That's not true.. Millions want to know where they are.. Cha Apr 2017 #313

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Isn't that the same argument that Trump is making? lapucelle Apr 2017 #354

Right.. BS wasn't even in the GE. The Democratic Party Cha Apr 2017 #19

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No, I meant what I said.. BS is out there insulting President Obama Cha Apr 2017 #101

while I really respect Obama in so many ways, that $400,000 speaking fee seems excessive. Akamai Apr 2017 #111

His presidency is over radical noodle Apr 2017 #122

I'm not fond of the idea of having one of our stalwarts take money from people I consider our enemy. Akamai Apr 2017 #125

I guess we will have to agree to disagree radical noodle Apr 2017 #129

Yes -- disagreements happen in families, but I object to Akamai Apr 2017 #138

President Obama is speaking to Cantor-Fitzgerald, rad.. Cha Apr 2017 #249

No, it doesn't.. President Obama has a right to earn Cha Apr 2017 #124

Obama clearly has the right to earn the money, and I clearly have the right to object. Akamai Apr 2017 #127

Oh Please do Proceed with your Objecting.. you Cha Apr 2017 #128

What do you think he is going to do? sarah FAILIN Apr 2017 #173

I know who all of them are and none of them are politicians, Akamai Apr 2017 #188

Obama is no longer a Dem candidate or our leader sarah FAILIN Apr 2017 #199

"Oh, and by the way he's giving this speech at their annual healthcare conference a subject that Cha Apr 2017 #251

No it wasn't excessive. It is not anyone's business...and to attack a popular Democratic president Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #267

Then You Must Be Really Annoyed Me. Apr 2017 #375

I'm sad to live in a world... tonedevil Apr 2017 #488

Totally Me. Apr 2017 #493

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Talk to BS about his initials. Cha Apr 2017 #220

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Why not? Cha Apr 2017 #223

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Please don't tell me how to post. Cha Apr 2017 #226

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I don't care how they come across to you. Cha Apr 2017 #228

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NO, it's BS that's Wrong And Divisive.. he's always insulting Cha Apr 2017 #235

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Sanders: Trump on right track with North Korea Cha Apr 2017 #239

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The M$M works hard enough @ Normalizing trump.. BS doesn't Cha Apr 2017 #242

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Easy less divisive fix... say,"China needs to take a greater roll". See no praise of Trump in that Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #287

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It is less...he should have left the praising Trump part out. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #422

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This part..."Trump is on right track with Korea". Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #437

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It is saying something positive about Trump Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #452

Dump isn't helping with China NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #402

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China IS sincere about it NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #405

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Really? You see many of us here think that criticsm should be directed at Trump Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #268

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You can if you think it is helpful (not) as for me, I will not. We lost to Trump in the electoral Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #331

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I really don't believe that...and it seems to me that Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #421

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That is completely untrue...and I suspect your motives in saying this...also Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #453

That's exactly what it is melman Apr 2017 #236

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What's "pathetic" is BS insulting the Democratic Party Cha Apr 2017 #263

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I bet BS really had some strong statements against that strike. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #469

Well now, ain't that a fine how-do-you-do. lol fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #470

lol.. Cha Apr 2017 #471

BS lapucelle Apr 2017 #374

Great animated gif... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #472

Thank you, Nurse Jackie. lapucelle Apr 2017 #478

What might that be, pick one: George II Apr 2017 #414

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That has been the reference to Sanders since more than a year ago around here. No one complained. George II Apr 2017 #418

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Well, since you've only been around for seven hours, there a lot you may have never seen........ George II Apr 2017 #424

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:-) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #473

cartoonist--absolutely Keerect! I think the major leaders of the party, including Schumer, Pelosi, Akamai Apr 2017 #84

Quit trying to Deflect the Pushback on BS by calling us Cha Apr 2017 #136

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Too bad you can't handle anyone calling out BS on his own Cha Apr 2017 #365

Hmmm... George II Apr 2017 #367

It is not the issues...I would say most here support such ideas...it is the criticism..which is Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #271

That's a very broad-brush attack when you say "Bernie-hater". Can you explain what this means? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #274

I'm new here but the vocal Sanders haters here Voltaire2 Apr 2017 #325

BS insulting our Democratic Party is quite "ugly" and Cha Apr 2017 #380

Welcome to DU, Voltaire2. It is a pity that it's like that now. DU used to be a welcoming site for JudyM Apr 2017 #459

Hillary got 66 Million Votes! comey, the Russian Hacking, Cha Apr 2017 #135

All of these reasons you listed for why Hillary lost... chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #155

Hillary WON.. these "reasons" are why the asshole got Cha Apr 2017 #160

I think you misunderstood my question... chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #168

Why don't you ask the Russian Hackers? And the gd Cha Apr 2017 #172

Your answer is very helpful, Cha. chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #180

Russian Hackers and gerrymandering are not Textbook Cha Apr 2017 #202

This has been a difficult year for you, hasn't it? chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #214

This has been a difficult year for a lot of people since trump Cha Apr 2017 #222

Which brings me to my unanswered question... chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #224

Democrats gained seats in both chambers in the general election. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #474

Bernie didn't "win" to the orange one just because Hillary lost. Lil Missy Apr 2017 #303

So, did all the Hillary bashing bashing bother Lil Missy Apr 2017 #306

As a man, I really enjoyed the extra effort at man-splaining too. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #477

I'm sick of this Democratic Party and Democrats bashing. I'm hopeful that Schumer and Perez... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #7

He's not a Democrat, never was! demosincebirth Apr 2017 #10

If Bernie were smart... kentuck Apr 2017 #14

Yeah, well, Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #21

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You are damn right I fear that Sen. Sanders ill chosen words could help Republicans win. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #273

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No Sen. Sanders doesn't speak for the majority of Democrats and has no reason to demand anyone Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #302

He doesn't...his memes are Democratic memes...and he will pay a price for criticizing a popular Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #326

I disagree. Let Bernie be Bernie; that's babylonsister Apr 2017 #22

Politics is not love of a man Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #50

arguments why he should remain an independent--one of them is so he can appeal to Akamai Apr 2017 #87

I have not seen Bernie working any change over the years. murielm99 Apr 2017 #132

Sen. Sanders will not run again. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #275

Sen. Sanders doesn't appeal to independents in my opinion...he creates them Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #344

My question is The Mouth Apr 2017 #86

You cannot have economic equality radical noodle Apr 2017 #117

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It became clear when anti-choice candidates with terrible voting records were endorsed... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #277

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No...this not a 'single box' issue; this is a vital issue for women and those who love them and Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #291

Schumer, "we need the best candidate. We can't insist that every democrat check off 18 different..." progressoid Apr 2017 #462

Respectfully, The Mouth Apr 2017 #498

I love Bernie too - the energy he has to keep fighting the fight is amazing. womanofthehills Apr 2017 #99

Such energy could be put to a better use ...fighting Republicans and Trump. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #293

Which Democrat is he attacking now? nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #17

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He's just saying the things many Democrats and Democratic voting indie voters are thinking. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #20

I am a minority. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #49

are you concerned about the following issues? Akamai Apr 2017 #112

I certainly am. Ninsianna Apr 2017 #159

Is he? I think Sen Sanders creates those thoughts by his critique of the Democratic Party. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #295

Yes, because both are true aikoaiko Apr 2017 #383

Right...of course why the Democratic Party is the worst...(sarcasm). Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #425

Your reply is exactly why so many left leaning people inside and outside the party like Bernie. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #458

Me too, it has been stunning to see the huge spontaneous embrace of what we view as a sorely JudyM Apr 2017 #463

Hillary was given a chance to sell her ideas in 2008 and lost then later won Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #23

No..he didnt "dam" near beat Hillary. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #24

Hoo boy! Good one! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #27

He lost the primary in April, Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #34

I will let Mark Shields respond to this Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #133

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No he didn't.. that's rubbish. Cha Apr 2017 #36

Obscurity? Give me a break GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #43

That covers it. (Thank you!) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #52

I voted for Hillary but the fact is Sanders is currently a lot more popular than she is Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #114

Neither Sec. Clinton nor Sen. Sanders will run in 2020...so it doesn't matter who is more popular. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #296

That's one of those skewed polls which included only a small list of cherry-picked politician. George II Apr 2017 #480

Oh, please...he never came even close. lunamagica Apr 2017 #71

Hillary Got 66 MILLON VOTES.. comey, the Russian Hacking, Cha Apr 2017 #139

Obama had almost 70 million against a much, much stronger candidate Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #145

So I just gave you the fucking reasons why. Cha Apr 2017 #151

I think she would have won the Electoral College by a hair Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #179

Non Sequitur. nt fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #495

How the hell does +4M votes equal "dam near beat Hillary"? BS wasn't even competitive in the South. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #276

The public did decide. lapucelle Apr 2017 #361

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Honestly? Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #38

I find black and white thinking so bizarre womanofthehills Apr 2017 #103

Can BS stop bashing our well respected Democratic President? Cha Apr 2017 #40

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Quit trying to Deflect.. this is the here and now. BS Cha Apr 2017 #75

I don't know if I insulted Obama, but I do have concerns about the $400,000 he took from the banks Akamai Apr 2017 #115

BS Insulted President Obama Cha Apr 2017 #157

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BS is always Insulting the Democratic Party and now President Cha Apr 2017 #330

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In 2 weeks Bernie's said Ossoff isn't progressive, criticized Obama's paycheck, Cha Apr 2017 #338

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Yeah yeah you're trying to push BS on us.. Overkill.. it's Cha Apr 2017 #350

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Overkill ??? LOL !! KTM Apr 2017 #356

Yes, Overkill.. that guy was birddoggin me and now Cha Apr 2017 #366

Yes, I have posted a lot to DIFFERENT People so I can Cha Apr 2017 #387

"Giving good feedback that may improve behavior"? lapucelle Apr 2017 #384

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BS insults our Well Respected President.. he's divisive and wrong.. Cha Apr 2017 #321

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BS is Divisive and Wrong.. Cha Apr 2017 #332

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BS needs to stop being so divisive.. he's not going to get anything accomplished Cha Apr 2017 #340

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Shouldn't that be a bird? GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #46

lol Cha Apr 2017 #65

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Your post does not help. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #53

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lol lol lol lol sheshe2 Apr 2017 #76

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No Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #60

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Hate threads? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #109

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Yup! His crowds are huge, his issues of maximal importance to us all -- Akamai Apr 2017 #359

Can we stop this type of testimony? Ninsianna Apr 2017 #411

I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to, your pronouns don't have names attached to them. Akamai Apr 2017 #496

Bernie's issues are the following -- does anyone disagree with anyone of these? Akamai Apr 2017 #98

These were also Hillary's issues and the Democratic party's issues Ninsianna Apr 2017 #116

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Oh boy, another DU Bernie-bashing thread. /nt philly_bob Apr 2017 #31

*cringe* Kaye_NY Apr 2017 #42

I know -- what a freaking surprise. Right? Anyone at all opposed to the following issues? Akamai Apr 2017 #105

he's only pollarding to neo-democratics juxtaposed Apr 2017 #37

BS "polarized" everyone when he stepped into Cha Apr 2017 #56

That contemptous comment about "neo-Democrats" is reflective of that polarization BainsBane Apr 2017 #148

It's truly is horrible that inferior "neo-democratics" have a say in the party BainsBane Apr 2017 #134

"neo-democratics"? Really? George II Apr 2017 #364

I strongly disagree with your analysis and conclusions Gothmog Apr 2017 #451

Ah, the divisive and meaningless "neo-Democrats" attack. All that means is a R B Garr Apr 2017 #456

Please give me one example of how he Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2017 #39

... LexVegas Apr 2017 #41

LOL.. Cha Apr 2017 #48

Ha!! :-D NurseJackie Apr 2017 #54

Read DU. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #55

I just watched the video where he said that. Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2017 #59

He sheshe2 Apr 2017 #62

yes I know, I watched the clip. Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2017 #395

That's not all he did.. he's all over the mics insulting President Obama.. Cha Apr 2017 #67

I agree with you unc70 Apr 2017 #70

100% in agreement chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #165

You know what they say? Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2017 #397

You are 100% right melman Apr 2017 #81

It's threads like this that are polarizing. Paka Apr 2017 #252

Do not expect LOYAL Democrats to remain silent at the continued insults and abuse. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #257

Why does it seem that everyone else is allowed to be "passionate" (which all too often betsuni Apr 2017 #261

He's a great choice. snort Apr 2017 #61

All BS does is Insult the Democratic Party.. he's a Poor Choice.. Cha Apr 2017 #169

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #217

So, get our favorite Dem, Rep. Sen, or other activist to step up to the public area and replace him! napi21 Apr 2017 #64

WTF? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #68

You mean the joint unity tour that Perez asked Bernie to go on with him? Ninsianna Apr 2017 #126

Bernie's book tour ended December 2, six months ago Arazi Apr 2017 #244

Book tours don't normally happen over two weeks. Ninsianna Apr 2017 #406

Last paragraph is garbage. snort Apr 2017 #484

I don't think Sanders is running to be Democratic leader. David__77 Apr 2017 #66

Bernie craves attention. Positive or negative it doesn't matter. redstateblues Apr 2017 #69

Ugh. That sounds a lot like the current occupant of the WH, and that concerns me. n/t Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #283

Agreed. It was fine to give him a chance but he couldn't rise to the occasion stevenleser Apr 2017 #80

Bernie Sanders is the most popular politician in America VoicesAcrossAmerica Apr 2017 #82

George W Bush once had 90% popularity too, that means nothing. There is a reason stevenleser Apr 2017 #91

Besides.. BS is out there normalizing trump and insulting Cha Apr 2017 #118

No, that poll doesn't say that. It says that he is the most popular of the politicians pnwmom Apr 2017 #96

LOL! He insults President Obama and even his fans Cha Apr 2017 #113

Insults? Criticism and insults are not the same. Open your dictionary and you can find those words Akamai Apr 2017 #119

Isn't that kind of what all these people complaining about people "hating on Bernie" Ninsianna Apr 2017 #137

So do you believe that Bernie was being critical or insulting? Akamai Apr 2017 #141

What does the term "distasteful" mean to you? Ninsianna Apr 2017 #142

Not insulting but a statement of something I hope Akamai Apr 2017 #153

The dictionary literally defines it as something offensive. Ninsianna Apr 2017 #167

I didn't necessarily say others find that behavior distasteful, but that I do. Akamai Apr 2017 #178

I was stating that what Bernie said was an insult, per the definition in the dictionary. Ninsianna Apr 2017 #184

What actually did Bernie say? What were his words? Akamai Apr 2017 #192

Do you agree that what Obama is being insulted about by Bernie is acceptable behavior? chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #194

I do not believe that anyone insulting the president for taking a speaking fee is Ninsianna Apr 2017 #200

I happen to consider the whole speaking fee thing with Wall St. a bit hypocritical... chwaliszewski Apr 2017 #212

If the issue is anyone having anything to do with wall street is evil Ninsianna Apr 2017 #218

Thank you for your post, Ninsianna.. he tried Cha Apr 2017 #280

He is not popular enough to win the presidency. A Democrat can defeat Trump and if Sen. Sanders' Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #300

I am a life long Dem and I welcome B.Sanders ideas into OUR party. YOHABLO Apr 2017 #92

I like the way Bernie's ideas took the party more to the left womanofthehills Apr 2017 #106

Yes! He is interested in the following issues, and we should be as well! Akamai Apr 2017 #120

But he actually endorsed an extremist candidate who was radical right wing Republican Ninsianna Apr 2017 #152

I would welcome him into our party too...it is a shame he refuses to join our party...bummer. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #341

I agree.. His pushing an "aggressively anti-choice" Cha Apr 2017 #97

Good points on some of his insults about Obama, but safeinOhio Apr 2017 #161

Hillary and President Obama came together for the Good Cha Apr 2017 #164

For the good of the country and party safeinOhio Apr 2017 #176

They all do it? Sorry What Sec. Clinton may or may not have said has nothing to do with Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #343

"The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails, safeinOhio Apr 2017 #357

I won't discuss the primary. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #429

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I sure think that some of the anti-Bernie people here are trolls of some sort, because we Akamai Apr 2017 #121

Great post! nt Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #140

Thank you sir! Clearly you are very insightful! :) Akamai Apr 2017 #143

What seems to be forgotten here is that both the Dem and Republican establishments are compromised Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #163

Absolutely, well-said. JudyM Apr 2017 #465

Wrong. betsuni Apr 2017 #272

This message was self-deleted by its author Doodley Apr 2017 #154

Oh -- how about Obama's refusal to let Comey talk about the Akamai Apr 2017 #171

Yes, yes and yes, all the above. We Dems need to be more fearless. That is what Sanders is leading JudyM Apr 2017 #466

I was just listening to the Ezra Klein podcast with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. great podcast. Akamai Apr 2017 #491

BS did his share. Cha Apr 2017 #230

Astute and true. This cannot be denied. Thank you. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #260

I don't understand. Does this mean that ANY criticism of Bernie's attacks on our party... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #264

It's not anti-Bernie, it's anti-what-Bernie-is-saying-about-Democrats. betsuni Apr 2017 #269

Scratch women's rights...because of recent events...but everything listed is a Democratic Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #316

We do need new, younger leaders, BUT.... bobGandolf Apr 2017 #110

my hat is off to you, sir! BobGandolf! Akamai Apr 2017 #123

NO he's not the only one.. in fact he's trying to Normalize Cha Apr 2017 #146

I agree, he's not the only one, but no, fucking no, he is not normalizing trump. come on. nt JCanete Apr 2017 #193

That Korea comment is normalizing Trump and has been used by the right already...who have Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #318

oh my ! dweller Apr 2017 #131

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Great post. Thoughtful and true. (Thank you.) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #258

Sanders focused on the platform during that time unc70 Apr 2017 #360

He's a leading voice against the Democratic Party BainsBane Apr 2017 #156

Excellent Points! Cha Apr 2017 #166

Thanks for joining DU and not focusing on the REAL issue at hand: TRUMP! C Moon Apr 2017 #158

While BS insults President Obama and Normalizes trump.. Cha Apr 2017 #162

I dunno: I have seen this topic splitting DU for the past couple months. C Moon Apr 2017 #174

BS is the one who is being divisive by always insulting Cha Apr 2017 #175

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I have never said that he should... he always said Cha Apr 2017 #197

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Sanders called Obama's corporate speaking fees"distasteful"while failing to call out Trump's family Cha Apr 2017 #229

That is the Democratic message. His message of late has been more along the lines of Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #309

It's my sincere hope that Perez and Schumer get together and reassess the choices they've made. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #483

If the Democratic Party cut it's ties with Wall Street Quixote1818 Apr 2017 #186

The Democratic Party is Fighting Strong and Hard against Cha Apr 2017 #206

FDR was almost 100 years ago...time to move into the future with Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #311

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BS insulting the Democratic Party and Normalizing Cha Apr 2017 #198

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It isn't "goldman sachs" .. BS got it Wrong... many Cha Apr 2017 #203

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BS is divisive and wrong. Cha Apr 2017 #207

Right well now Goldman Sachs has the keys to the White House...not a good outcome. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #319

Bernie's strategy wasn't USED by the party in 2016. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #183

BS used it. Cha Apr 2017 #204

OK. But that's not what the OP said. Ken Burch Apr 2017 #209

Amen. lamp_shade Apr 2017 #215

Very familiar posting style melman Apr 2017 #237

What are you trying to say, melman? Cha Apr 2017 #243

We're all trolls or sockpuppets! betsuni Apr 2017 #248

You can alway tell when anyone is losing.. they have to resort to Cha Apr 2017 #253

Sad! betsuni Apr 2017 #255

Yup eom Arazi Apr 2017 #245

Yes, Democrats who don't hate Democrats sound similar. betsuni Apr 2017 #246

Zing! And we have a Winner! Cha Apr 2017 #254

Everything's a conspiracy theory to some people. betsuni Apr 2017 #353

Yep. n/t demmiblue Apr 2017 #345

Well, for one thing... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #250

Then tell your favorite Dem to break out the bullhorn and LEAD KeepItReal Apr 2017 #284

So many are Fighting the Fascistrumps in Congress.. they're Cha Apr 2017 #292

Bernie called Trump a pathological liar and now he's "Normalizing Trump"? KeepItReal Apr 2017 #307

BS also praised trump's foreign policy.. while he insults President Obama.. Cha Apr 2017 #310

Like I said, you're entitled to your opinion... KeepItReal Apr 2017 #320

Yeah, and my opinion is... BS is Divisive and Wrong. Cha Apr 2017 #324

The last time I checked, microphones and cameras were available to all Democrats. Vinca Apr 2017 #297

That's Wrong.. the Democrats haven't been "timid" at all Cha Apr 2017 #308

Maybe Democrats should make a little more noise. Be a little outrageous. Be newsworthy. Vinca Apr 2017 #400

Divide and conquer. GeorgeGist Apr 2017 #298

BS is Divisive and he's Wrong. Cha Apr 2017 #334

This thread is a trainwreck Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #299

Thanks for your thread, Kaye.. BS is a Poor Choice. Cha Apr 2017 #305

Your concern is noted, as is your enthusiasm for a divisive topic. n/t ms liberty Apr 2017 #314

The OP used Sen.Sander's own words...so who is dividing who? nt Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #323

BS is the one who is Divisive.. and wrong. Cha Apr 2017 #327

I agree 100% with the OP. nt fun n serious Apr 2017 #317

I second that...nt. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #335

Since there are so many strong and decisive democratic leaders kacekwl Apr 2017 #342

Sanders seems to be the "best voice" for DU- 15 times on front latest thread page & rising. Sunlei Apr 2017 #348

He's too Divisive.. I don't want him for my voice. Cha Apr 2017 #351

1/2016, Obama about Sanders, ""Why is it that we should be scared to challenge conventional wisdom a Sunlei Apr 2017 #362

BS on President Obama.. Cha Apr 2017 #370

I think wall street should pay Obama a million or two for the paid speech, they can afford it. Sunlei Apr 2017 #372

Oh, and by the way he's giving this speech at their annual healthcare conference Cha Apr 2017 #378

Yes, I think he's been listed as a conference speaker for almost a year. Even wall street thought H Sunlei Apr 2017 #389

I disagree...we are Democrats and Sen. Sanders's is not and apparently doesn't want to be a Democrat Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #363

He could have run as Independent and split the General Election voters. Rs would have loved that. Sunlei Apr 2017 #368

The way he always insulted the Dem party.. he may as Cha Apr 2017 #371

He should have run as an independent...It would have been better for the Democratic Party. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #427

I'm in complete agreement with you. Better for the party and better for many online forums. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #487

Sometimes I see all these Bernie threads and wonder if Trump got impeached QC Apr 2017 #377

Not one example equals EPIC FAIL (and trash thread) - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #369

Welcome back! QC Apr 2017 #376

Thanks for this post. Littlered9560 Apr 2017 #382

Bernie is merely filling a vacuum randr Apr 2017 #386

No, BS is not filling any damn vacumn.. The vacumn Cha Apr 2017 #408

The vacuum exists no matter how you feel about Bernie randr Apr 2017 #413

Just because the M$M puts him on tv to Insult the Democratic Cha Apr 2017 #420

You're preachin to the choir randr Apr 2017 #461

Just stating the facts. Cha Apr 2017 #464

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY, randr! JudyM Apr 2017 #468

Every day is fabulous when you live in Colorado randr Apr 2017 #476

Ohh, nice - I'll bet! Lots to be grateful for. JudyM Apr 2017 #481

Thanks again--give your brother my best randr Apr 2017 #482

Aww, sweet. JudyM Apr 2017 #485

+1 leftstreet Apr 2017 #439

Thank you NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #403

If the guy can't even join the party and spends most of his time now criticizing it's members hrmjustin Apr 2017 #407

Poll: Bernie Sanders countrys most popular active politician YoungDemCA Apr 2017 #417

I call Bull.. that's not what I'm seeing all over Cha Apr 2017 #445

What is the date of that poll, and what was the question and/or possible choices? George II Apr 2017 #454

Great OP Gothmog Apr 2017 #430

THIS POST IS A Divisive piece o' crap... Raster Apr 2017 #440

Yes, BS' Divisive Rhetoric is just what you said.. Cha Apr 2017 #443

Kettle, meet pot. KPN Apr 2017 #447

Keyword is "a" karynnj Apr 2017 #448

Totally disgree n/t dragonlady Apr 2017 #450

who said he's the leading voice for the Democratic Party? RazBerryBeret Apr 2017 #457

He is. Will continue to be. Get over it. phleshdef Apr 2017 #467

Yes, BS is a poor choice.. and yes we Do Have the Power Cha Apr 2017 #475

LEARN somethings here: elleng Apr 2017 #479

How many times is this going to be posted before it is alerted? n/t mikehiggins Apr 2017 #494

He isn't a democrat. we can do it Apr 2017 #497