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In reply to the discussion: i guess we could learn from bernie on messaging.. [View all]pirateshipdude
(967 posts)26. "does not accomplish anything" you have your opinion , others have theirs
Marginalized? I am the base. I am hardly marginalized. But hey, good jab?
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Bernie is a great leader .... May not have seen him in the forefront for a reason
Kathy M
Jul 2017
#4
"does not accomplish anything" you have your opinion , others have theirs
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#26
Criticizing politicians does not accomplish anything, and it leads to marginalization!
lapucelle
Jul 2017
#100
That is an interesting site. I bookmarked so I can use in the future, and check out other
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#47
Yeah, he's only been all around the country holding healthcare rallies.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jul 2017
#83
So Bernie actually credited and thanked the people, he didn't "hoard the glory".
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#9
I saw a different clip, and yeah he was like if Trump wants to blame me (did that even happen?) then
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#43
Lol! You do that. I'll stand by the video where he thanked millions of people.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#54
Yes, I think the video confirms exactly what I stated. You disagree. It happens. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#56
That's the part where he admits he knew Russia helped his campaign- stunning to see
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#62
Oops wrong clip- but they're both pretty interesting! Here's where he takes credit
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#55
LMAO! He didn't take the credit, he was defending Democrats from Trump's claim.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#59
Democrats were given credit for stopping the bill- and he accepted it on their behalf. Gracious of
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#64
No he didn't, she was talking about Trump's accusations of obstructionism.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#66
You think stopping the healthcare bill was bad? Most voters are happy? Only the GOP think that way!
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#75
Thanks again. I had posted on what was initially there, and thought better of it.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#61
This is an abbreviated clip you posted, earlier in the interview Sanders thanked the millions ...
cliffside
Jul 2017
#84
First, he thanked the millions of people who came out to oppose the bill, that is not reflected ...
cliffside
Jul 2017
#92
Exactly. Thank you for correcting the record, it's on the video - he shared the credit.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#91
Yes, he FIRST thanked the millions of people who helped defeat the bill! Watching small snippets ...
cliffside
Jul 2017
#95
It's almost like they don't want people to see that part for some reason...
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#96
Seriously? Not one mention the Democratic Party and their efforts. The people, "we" as in his voice
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#32
Lulz. He LITERALLY thanks the millions of people who contacted their representatives.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#36
Sanders was holding and speaking at anti ACA repeal/replace rallies across America...
Trial_By_Fire
Jul 2017
#5
Yep, he was out there every day speaking out against the GOP and rallying people.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#11
Yes we could, he's never stopped trying. Here's Bernie in 1993 advocating for single payer hc:
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#67
Looking forward to the day when Dems support a NHC system for all, thx for the clip! nt
cliffside
Jul 2017
#71
Hopefully it will be part of the next platform since a majority of Democrats support it.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#79
Unfortunately not the Dems in congress who vote on legislation, not many speak of a NHC ...
cliffside
Jul 2017
#86
The latest Medicare for All bill had 104 sponsors, that's more than half.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2017
#93
The people are listening, but we need more Dems in Congress on board, no excuses ...
cliffside
Jul 2017
#97
Where were the rest of the Dems? Pushing back on TrumpCare in the House and Senate.
emulatorloo
Jul 2017
#103
Get yr point. However insinuating Democrats besides Shumer/Bernie are doing nothing isn't correct.
emulatorloo
Jul 2017
#109
The success of "messaging" doesn't come from making your supporters happy...
brooklynite
Jul 2017
#105