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Staph

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5. I, too, would like to know.

Sat Jun 17, 2017, 08:53 PM

Jun 2017

This post is four paragraphs from a CNN story. Factual. Straightforward. Both Sanders and Paul voted against a bill.

What makes it hate-filled and divisive?

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Why did Bernie join Rand Paul in voting against new Russian sanctions? [View all] pnwmom Jun 2017 OP

This has been posted and answered already... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #1

So tell me the answer, since you appear to know it. n/t pnwmom Jun 2017 #2

BS did not like the provisions concerning obamas iran deal. nt msongs Jun 2017 #3

Thank you! n/t pnwmom Jun 2017 #19

ditto. i figured it was something deep. pansypoo53219 Jun 2017 #23

I, too, would like to know. Staph Jun 2017 #5

Tell me difference between Sanders and Trump on tariffs? olegramps Jan 2019 #69

he said it would hurt the Iran nuclear deal JI7 Jun 2017 #4

Because he likes being contrary? nini Jun 2017 #6

More like Sanders is a principled statesperson... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #7

yes nini Jun 2017 #11

Why didn't you just say this in the first place? n/t pnwmom Jun 2017 #20

Funny thing EffieBlack Jun 2017 #59

Sanders voting record is top notch... a statesperson Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #62

Where did I get the "notion" that you said Sanders and Paul are the ONLY principled statespersons EffieBlack Jun 2017 #66

Bingo! Keeps his name in the news too. brush Jun 2017 #29

yep nini Jun 2017 #35

There's this helpful internet thing called Google Les Cowbell Jun 2017 #8

Could also search DU MuseRider Jun 2017 #13

Everyone should be required to kick a post from earlier in the day before posting in GD. L. Coyote Jun 2017 #50

They probably would kick it MuseRider Jun 2017 #63

I vote it was option 2.. but that's just me.. pangaia Jun 2017 #37

Come now. That primary's not gonna rehash itself. n/t QC Jun 2017 #39

Exactly! KPN Jun 2017 #52

PUMAs til the bitter end. DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #9

Why did ALL Dems vote to dismantle Obama's legacy? leftstreet Jun 2017 #10

it doesn't dismantle the nuke deal JI7 Jun 2017 #12

Hyperbole, it's what's for breakfast! leftstreet Jun 2017 #14

Schumer was ALWAYS against it karynnj Jun 2017 #33

Yes, Schumer gave that disingenuous interview where he moonscape Jun 2017 #44

Former SOS John Kerry seems to think that new sanctions on Iran could be dangerous. Autumn Jun 2017 #49

Because Bernie is perfect and every single Democrats is a complete sellout EffieBlack Jun 2017 #60

Seems like legit question to me, somehow I missed Canoe52 Jun 2017 #15

Sanders says the reason he voted against it was because he was concerned that the still_one Jun 2017 #16

Thank you, still_one. pnwmom Jun 2017 #21

Yea, thank you. smh Hekate Jun 2017 #42

Just curious, what was Paul's reason? nt LAS14 Jun 2017 #17

His stated answer doesn't pass the smell test. Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #18

John Kerry opposed the sanctions, but what could he possibly know QC Jun 2017 #55

Sanders voted no on the Afganistan and Iraq co-called wars... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #22

??? paleotn Jun 2017 #26

There is also a big difference between sanctions and going to war. still_one Jun 2017 #46

Stretch? No. Non sequitur? No. Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #56

This is is trying to compare Apples with organges. Not the same thing still_one Jun 2017 #28

John Kerry agrees with Bernie karynnj Jun 2017 #34

I understand that. It is a difference of opinion. I don't think this will affect the Iran still_one Jun 2017 #38

So if it's a matter of opinion, isn't Bernie entitled to his opinion? KPN Jun 2017 #53

Where did I say he wasn't? I simply stated I do not believe his assessment is correct, and still_one Jun 2017 #57

oh how I hate the "even if all democrats had voted no" arguments. That is so much wiggle room JCanete Jun 2017 #54

I wasn't arguing that, I was just afriming what the poster I was responding to said. The fact that still_one Jun 2017 #61

elections have barely had consequences for republicans. We got 8 years of obstruction. I am JCanete Jun 2017 #64

I agree with most of the substance of your post, still_one Jun 2017 #65

Apples and oranges? no... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #58

OP, a few Bernie supporter friends .... LenaBaby61 Jun 2017 #24

Bernie's not our enemy -- Trump is left-of-center2012 Jun 2017 #25

This! paleotn Jun 2017 #27

I'm sure St Bernard has his reasons Hekate Jun 2017 #30

Protecting the Iran nuclear deal? karynnj Jun 2017 #32

If every sngle Democratic Senator voted yes, including E. Warren and K. Harris... Hekate Jun 2017 #43

The bill included both iran and Russian sanctions karynnj Jun 2017 #31

Here's his explanation oberliner Jun 2017 #36

Thanks! pnwmom Jun 2017 #41

Because more Iran sanctions is far more stupid Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #40

This sounds like made-to-fail vapor legislation. ucrdem Jun 2017 #45

If two thirds of the House and Senate vote for it, Trump OnDoutside Jun 2017 #47

He said he wanted solidarity with Iran as it was attacked and he didn't want to risk Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #48

That was expalined earlier.Chnces are Trump will veto this bill INdemo Jun 2017 #51

the Large Number of Senate Votes means they can override the Veto JI7 Jun 2017 #67

K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #68