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virtualobserver

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89. rude is in the ear (in this case) of the beholder

Tue Aug 15, 2017, 03:49 AM

Aug 2017

neither one of us possess the ear in question, so we can not know what our impression would have been.

I'm saying that I don't have enough information to know....all I know is that it felt rude to the caller.

The details....not answering the question.....indicating that they are there for Bernie's constituents (Vermonters)
are not necessarily rude in context.

You are determined to declare them rude....whereas I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.
I do that based on my own experience with politicians who were or were not my own representatives when I called.

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Is Bernie really advertising on Breitbart? [View all] Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 OP

I don't know, does GaryCnf Aug 2017 #1

It's possible his advertising is done by an adhosting service. forgotmylogin Aug 2017 #2

Most likely a third-party service... regnaD kciN Aug 2017 #3

Sure, but that's something his staff should look into right? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #6

If his name is mentioned in a story there, his add will appear Warpy Aug 2017 #28

It depends on other factors though. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #61

the problem is that the ad pops up because of who YOU are..... virtualobserver Aug 2017 #4

I think advertisers can request that their ads do not appear on certain sites. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #8

they are there to respond to their constituents virtualobserver Aug 2017 #11

The reality is that they were rude, and they have no cause to be. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #15

based on the post, they did know virtualobserver Aug 2017 #17

Eh, doesn't excuse the rudeness. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #22

the rudeness appears to be that they didn't answer the caller's question.... virtualobserver Aug 2017 #37

There seems to be a need to excuse unprofessional behavior. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #51

Neither one of us were on the call. virtualobserver Aug 2017 #65

There is a mention of rudeness from the person who was on that call. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #68

rudeness is an interpretation virtualobserver Aug 2017 #71

Indeed from the person who was there and experienced it. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #87

rude is in the ear (in this case) of the beholder virtualobserver Aug 2017 #89

His Followrs Aren't All From Vermont Me. Aug 2017 #72

It's weird why this is an issue. But all the "thank yous" are even more odd. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #88

THat's My Guess Me. Aug 2017 #95

My thoughts after being in retail for years. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #77

Thank you. whathehell Aug 2017 #53

But Bernie is always introduced by Thom Hartmann as "America's Senator." SunSeeker Aug 2017 #91

Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, he only has "Vermont's Staff" virtualobserver Aug 2017 #94

I have no problems having progressive views land on a RW website. Hopefully, it might sway a mind. TheBlackAdder Aug 2017 #63

If he is targeting Trump voters it seems logical to advertise delisen Aug 2017 #5

What is he targeting them for? ucrdem Aug 2017 #52

I assume he wants them to be part of his "revolution" delisen Aug 2017 #75

Thanks. The problem here is that he appears to be stoking discontent with the ACA. ucrdem Aug 2017 #80

Google ads are selected by algorithm. If a word or topic is used often on a tblue37 Aug 2017 #7

Okay, let's go through this again gratuitous Aug 2017 #9

So when someone calls the Senators office to bring it to their attention Ninsianna Aug 2017 #16

It depends on the caller gratuitous Aug 2017 #19

Nope, depends on the professionalism of the perosn answering phones. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #23

I wasn't the only one making assumptions gratuitous Aug 2017 #27

You kind of were, since the OP doesn't say that. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #42

+1000 LovesPNW Aug 2017 #58

Why would they care one way or the other? nt Dreamer Tatum Aug 2017 #20

Why would a senate staffer care if they're advertising on hate sites? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #25

Yes. Why? Dreamer Tatum Aug 2017 #35

Well, generally people don't wish to be supporting financially sites that promote hate Ninsianna Aug 2017 #43

Is this going to be on the midterm? :) grantcart Aug 2017 #34

LOL FSogol Aug 2017 #36

An advertiser (Sanders in this case) can stipulate which categories of websites and actually exclude George II Aug 2017 #39

The knee jerk offensive tactics are amusing. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #44

lol, great description. R B Garr Aug 2017 #83

Isn't that John Conyers' bill anyway? Democrat from Michigan. nt R B Garr Aug 2017 #10

This isn't about a bill, it's about campagin fundraising. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #26

The ad was about co-signing as a citizen sponsor on to what R B Garr Aug 2017 #38

Yes, it uses that terminology, but Conyers bill was a House one, Ninsianna Aug 2017 #46

Bernie's bill is much better. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2017 #70

What bill? Conyers' has been introducing Medicare for all R B Garr Aug 2017 #81

Yes, by all means. If its John Conyer's bill, are you in favor of it? nt JCanete Aug 2017 #33

Sanders is asking for co-sponsors for a bill that he has yet to unveil. lapucelle Aug 2017 #40

Yes! Thank you, this is the John Conyers bill -- Democrat from Michigan R B Garr Aug 2017 #41

But citizens have no standing for bill sponsorship, that requires Senators and Reps. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #47

It's a bit of a gimmick. lapucelle Aug 2017 #55

Seems like it's a fund raising tactic and data collection nothing more. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #60

+1 Me. Aug 2017 #73

Did Jesus preach to the sinners and prostitutes? Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #12

Thank you everyone for your answers Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 #13

you spend a lot of time at breitbart? juxtaposed Aug 2017 #14

No. I saw the question being asked on twitter. Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 #18

So you're kinda asking for a friend leftstreet Aug 2017 #21

It's just shocking how some people respond A-Schwarzenegger Aug 2017 #48

I know, Right? nt Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 #56

It works like this. You visit any site. a shopping or service site . Autumn Aug 2017 #24

if I am nice they are nice, if i'm rude they are rude... Raster Aug 2017 #31

Yeah, it's an ancient secret my Mom taught me when I was 5. Autumn Aug 2017 #32

these threads really upset me . Bernie has been fighting for our rights for decades! mucifer Aug 2017 #29

que the anti-bernie dependables in.... Raster Aug 2017 #30

I have some issues with Sanders. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #50

Considering this weekend's events, extremist websites are all over the news, so it's R B Garr Aug 2017 #84

Google ads are not current news. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #93

Malicious and extreme websites are definitely all R B Garr Aug 2017 #96

Elizabeth Clarke needs to learn the meaning of collaboration. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #45

This does not seem likely to increase support for the ACA. ucrdem Aug 2017 #49

We do not know if they were rude left-of-center2012 Aug 2017 #54

No we don't, since "rudeness" is subjective, to a large extent. whathehell Aug 2017 #59

Amen to that left-of-center2012 Aug 2017 #67

Thanks. whathehell Aug 2017 #92

Oh FFS. That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works. n/t X_Digger Aug 2017 #57

Is this what keeps you up at night? seriously who the fuck cares!? m-lekktor Aug 2017 #62

Do people seriously not understand Rob H. Aug 2017 #64

Sure they understand it, but the 2016 primary's not gonna rehash itself, you know. n/t QC Aug 2017 #66

He's got to keep his base. nt woolldog Aug 2017 #69

. melman Aug 2017 #74

Probably an ad service. PatrickforO Aug 2017 #76

I got good responses from others on this thread Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 #78

Your curiosity fits with the current events, which is about white R B Garr Aug 2017 #82

A tip for you, if you want to avoid the perception of divisiveness virtualobserver Aug 2017 #90

That tweet is the political equivalent of snuff porn. David__77 Aug 2017 #79

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #86

Well, apparently, Donald Trump advertizes on DU, also..... so what? bobalew Aug 2017 #85