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beam me up scottie

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47. Sure it is, you tried to make this about Bernie but your analogy failed..

Thu Aug 31, 2017, 07:05 PM

Aug 2017

Every time a Dem is criticized here we get to watch round after round of BUT WHAT ABOUT BERRRRRRRNNNNNNNIIIIIEEEEE?

It's hilarious. In fact I think we need to create a drinking game for it, like the one where we all drink if Susan Sarandon is brought up.

Maybe Bernie Bingo. Or Bernie Boogeyman.

Hmm, have to give that some thought.

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Feinstein: "Trump is right" [View all] BainsBane Aug 2017 OP

HA HA bettyellen Aug 2017 #1

She never said Trump was right about anything leftstreet Aug 2017 #2

I understand that BainsBane Aug 2017 #4

Has Sanders said Trump won't be impeached? leftstreet Aug 2017 #5

You'll have to provide me the quote on that one BainsBane Aug 2017 #6

No, I was asking you for one leftstreet Aug 2017 #8

We've seen a lot of booing in politics recently. Expecting Rain Aug 2017 #11

I was asking you for a quote demonstrating Feinstein had said what you claim BainsBane Aug 2017 #12

She's on the investigating commissions leftstreet Aug 2017 #16

Kick and Rec, BB Hekate Sep 2017 #250

Considering the repubs are in charge and not doing anything nini Aug 2017 #27

He did say that Trump was right at least once. And Feinstein may be making a factual Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #71

Here's the context of DiFi's statements on Trump lapucelle Aug 2017 #79

One small problem with that statement. smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #93

DiFi says as much lapucelle Sep 2017 #99

It's not a double standard -nt Bradical79 Sep 2017 #128

So when a male Senator said "Trump is honest and I look forward to working with him" ehrnst Sep 2017 #163

I guess it would be if a male senator actually said that. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #209

LOL, let me guess. If the words don't appear in the exact order demanded, R B Garr Sep 2017 #211

I think I saw this posted a couple of times the last day or two (maybe variations on it): George II Sep 2017 #257

Yes, that is exactly the dodge. Would you mind showing me evidence of any negative R B Garr Sep 2017 #258

OMG! sheshe2 Sep 2017 #269

Cute! JustAnotherGen Sep 2017 #334

Exactly. That's it exactly. R B Garr Sep 2017 #341

Yes, it's impossible to change the meaning of a sentence by taking words out or changing their order Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #336

Great sidestep. But when you read the post responded to R B Garr Sep 2017 #340

I know, right? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #356

Just like Hamlet has many words! R B Garr Sep 2017 #366

Nice edit! R B Garr Sep 2017 #212

It's there. George II Sep 2017 #255

No, it's not. I double checked and googled it. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #256

Where did Bernie say he hoisted someone on their own petard? R B Garr Sep 2017 #260

Oh no....really? Funny how that works, isn't it? George II Sep 2017 #261

Yes, very strange. I've never thought about referencing Shakespeare R B Garr Sep 2017 #264

Moar Shakespeare! R B Garr Sep 2017 #279

Not Shakespeare, but will this do? George II Sep 2017 #296

lol R B Garr Sep 2017 #332

No that quote isn't there. A lot of words are there, just not in the order of Autumn Sep 2017 #259

Is that what's happening? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #267

For some reason I gather we are supposed to be mad at words and stuff because Bernie at one point Autumn Sep 2017 #271

Yes he was and I hope Bernie and Kamala use his quote when the new Senate bill is introduced. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #273

I know right? Everything seems to be loaded with absurdity. Autumn Sep 2017 #290

Autumn! sheshe2 Sep 2017 #287

So good to see you again! You gave me such a case of the giggles over the Autumn Sep 2017 #293

The most awkward moment ever... countryjake Sep 2017 #300

That isn't exactly what she said. moda253 Sep 2017 #108

Oh my, what do they call this? Schaudenfraude? No, that aint it, I cant remember Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #3

It's called using Trump's words against him -nt Bradical79 Sep 2017 #129

Also hoisted on his own petard. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #135

Let's have five or six threads about murielm99 Aug 2017 #7

Works for me! lunamagica Aug 2017 #9

There is always this little gem BainsBane Aug 2017 #14

Another great find! LOL, I remember that weird comment. R B Garr Aug 2017 #22

Somehow I bet the sentiment that the whole Russia thing is not really all that Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #263

What the FUCK? Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #130

Ha!! :-D NurseJackie Aug 2017 #10

LOL! mcar Aug 2017 #13

We need to primary her out. maveric Aug 2017 #15

I don't think that word BainsBane Aug 2017 #17

We as in CA. Dems. maveric Aug 2017 #20

Lol tymorial Aug 2017 #58

Go Sox! maveric Aug 2017 #83

lol. swoosh. look up and you can see the chem trail. grantcart Aug 2017 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Beartracks Aug 2017 #76

I guess when you are in a feeding frenzy, anything looks like food... (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #159

K&R betsuni Aug 2017 #18

LOL! Great reminder! R B Garr Aug 2017 #21

Not only this but she's received zero credit for all her town halls touting single payer. jalan48 Aug 2017 #23

Should she be touting a book at townhalls?? R B Garr Sep 2017 #155

Yes, it's all about making money I guess. jalan48 Sep 2017 #157

LOL!!! (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #162

Burn the witch!!! Her very words prove she consorts with DT!!! ehrnst Sep 2017 #160

And an audible gasp could be heard from the audience. jalan48 Sep 2017 #164

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #24

Out of context BainsBane Aug 2017 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #36

The fact that she is at the end of her career makes her a handy target ehrnst Sep 2017 #178

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #254

Well, DiFi isn't seeking the presidency or selling a book, so she's doesn't seek the spotlight ehrnst Sep 2017 #166

So who here disagrees with Trump in that one sentence? LiberalLovinLug Aug 2017 #25

Thanks for so perfectly demonstrating my point BainsBane Aug 2017 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #38

Here BainsBane Aug 2017 #46

Except there was no double standard. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #249

Actually, you are showing a perfect double standard yourself. R B Garr Sep 2017 #251

+1 sheshe2 Sep 2017 #252

....huh? LiberalLovinLug Aug 2017 #39

Yeah, I don't expect you to understand BainsBane Aug 2017 #41

what??? LiberalLovinLug Aug 2017 #62

What I'm pointing to is the wildly different reactions to both statements BainsBane Aug 2017 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #67

what I remember BainsBane Aug 2017 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #69

what do you mean? BainsBane Aug 2017 #74

Pointing out hippocrisy usually makes those who are being ehrnst Sep 2017 #203

Sarcasm may be the wrong word but surely you know what I mean LiberalLovinLug Aug 2017 #77

It is not a false equivalence. That has been explained fully, and you are really illustrating R B Garr Sep 2017 #193

I see I am up against a brick wall LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #218

Just the fact that you dug up some absolutely inconsequential comment by Hillary R B Garr Sep 2017 #220

Ah...so its the Hillary reference threw you. LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #229

No, it was the fact that you brought up Hillary at all that showed R B Garr Sep 2017 #233

I....er.....I.....oh forget it, I give up LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #238

What about Hillary! R B Garr Sep 2017 #240

Oh well, you tried. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #247

Yes, it was obvious that they tried to drag Hillary in to make a false R B Garr Sep 2017 #248

Bravo, Bains NastyRiffraff Sep 2017 #192

You have far more patience than I do. Ms. Toad Sep 2017 #156

Spot on KTM Sep 2017 #177

That sure was a lot of effort just to drag Hillary into this, LOL. R B Garr Sep 2017 #202

Does This Mean... Leith Aug 2017 #26

That is an odd opinion to see, I didn't think anyone disagreed that Aussies have better health care beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #31

Not the point BainsBane Aug 2017 #42

Sure it is, you tried to make this about Bernie but your analogy failed.. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #47

No, I didn't make it about Bernie BainsBane Aug 2017 #49

No confusion, all roads lead back to Bernie. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #51

You said Bernie leftstreet Aug 2017 #57

LMAO! Oh, it's on now! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #60

I can tell BainsBane Aug 2017 #70

How would you know what interests me? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #94

Context was what interests you HERE, at DU, is one topic. You're welcome. bettyellen Sep 2017 #111

Sorry, still doesn't explain the claim. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #112

Of course it explains the claim. It's what is posted here. R B Garr Sep 2017 #124

It's a perfect analogy. You just can't handle the truth. R B Garr Aug 2017 #80

Yep, the analogy is spot on. Anyone should be able to see that. nt stevenleser Sep 2017 #117

No, it's not zipplewrath Sep 2017 #144

Yes, it is. They are both out of context. Your quote of Feinstein is out of context. stevenleser Sep 2017 #145

Exactly, that is what keeps being misunderstood R B Garr Sep 2017 #346

+1 MrsCoffee Sep 2017 #143

No vote from me on the drinking game Lordquinton Aug 2017 #90

That's a wise choice. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #96

The point is that Feinstein is being castigated for "siding" with trump, and yet.... George II Aug 2017 #91

She's an old broad. We saw what "they do" to elections. ehrnst Sep 2017 #161

Because Sanders didn't. KTM Sep 2017 #179

Really? See: George II Sep 2017 #181

Did you even read that article ? KTM Sep 2017 #184

Yes, I read the article. Now, did you read Diane Feinstein's complete statement? George II Sep 2017 #186

I watched the video, and the video of her clarification on CNN. KTM Sep 2017 #194

You're correct, it didn't need clarification, just as Feinstein didn't "need" to clarify.... George II Sep 2017 #199

Yes, well said! Either statement is not ideal, but this contest now that only R B Garr Sep 2017 #216

Well done! That's why the analogy doesn't work beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #214

Not bothering to read past headlines is the exact point of this entire thread. R B Garr Sep 2017 #217

It's been likened to a sea lion cartoon. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #219

The irony here... R B Garr Sep 2017 #222

Probably because he didn't side with Trump, he hoisted him on his own petard. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #215

eh, dont bother. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #33

Lol! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #35

... LiberalLovinLug Aug 2017 #43

In before the bourgeoisie! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #45

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #48

That's me, a badass socialist bourgeoisie! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #50

Oh, dear. BainsBane Aug 2017 #54

Oh, dear, I'm just following your lead. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #56

Oh, I think you are very serious BainsBane Aug 2017 #59

What gave me away, the Russian cat memes? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #61

I would like to know one thing BainsBane Aug 2017 #63

I want to know why this baby turtle thinks he can eat that whole strawberry. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #64

Then let's address that, shall we? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #95

"how would you know what I'm interested in?" betsuni Sep 2017 #97

Not really. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #98

You've been here since 2004, hardly a stranger. betsuni Sep 2017 #104

Nope, still doesn't make any sense. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #109

I think you're confused. I didn't say anything about ideology. betsuni Sep 2017 #168

Not at all, you said it can be explained and I asked you to do so. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #210

Ah, archives. That further explains where past posts are stored. R B Garr Sep 2017 #227

Incoming! betsuni Sep 2017 #347

...even I picked up on it and i only joined this site after the primaries JHan Sep 2017 #100

Do tell. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #107

You are absolutely correct. It's not at all difficult. NurseJackie Sep 2017 #102

Then explain it. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #110

I know Lordquinton Sep 2017 #113

True, I'm known far and wide for wearing couture gowns. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #115

The tulle looked great Lordquinton Sep 2017 #118

I wore designer welding hoods, too. Gucci, Vera Wang. Tres chic! beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #131

What an odd subthread. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #151

Isn't it? It's quite ... something. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #213

Then explain it. Whasamatter? Cat got your tongue? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #114

For some reason this beautiful animal comes to mind, NJ: George II Sep 2017 #172

Yes. betsuni Sep 2017 #174

Yes! That's how I figured it out, too. Great minds think alike. R B Garr Sep 2017 #201

I think it's sexist to try to shame women over what they wear. QC Sep 2017 #120

Right? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #122

Why are people so cruel? QC Sep 2017 #134

I ask the same thing every day. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #136

I know BainsBane Aug 2017 #40

Actually what we are talking about is not Bernie Sanders BainsBane Aug 2017 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #66

"Trump is right" R B Garr Aug 2017 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #87

If you use the leading words, "Trump is right", that is what people hear first R B Garr Sep 2017 #105

Weird how that works. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #270

If someone wants to explain what is so awful about Australia's single payer system Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #272

I would like to hear it too. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #274

Tell you what - direct us to where someone said Australia's system is "so awful" and then.... George II Sep 2017 #350

Two halves of two different sentences by two different people. George II Sep 2017 #295

Yeah, one relates to a specific policy that most of us support, the other is an overly optimistic Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #297

Then why didn't you post the entire sentences in each case? George II Sep 2017 #298

Here is the Sanders quote in context: Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #299

So let me get this straight..... George II Sep 2017 #302

No, that is not his tweet in its entirety. KTM Sep 2017 #306

Sorry to disagree, but his TWEET is: George II Sep 2017 #309

You understand what a Single Payer Health Care system is, don't you? Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #310

Excuse me? What does my avatar have to do with healthcare systems? I see you have an apple.... George II Sep 2017 #315

It's an Erisian religious symbol. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #318

I would think we'd be better than mocking and throwing one's (incorrect) perceived nationality..... George II Sep 2017 #322

I'm not throwing anything, I'm asking if you know what a Single Payer Health Care system is. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #324

Oh well........................ George II Sep 2017 #328

Namaste. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #329

God bless us, every one ! beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #353

He just noted your avatar. Why accuse him of mocking R B Garr Sep 2017 #344

He is not Canadian LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #349

Maybe it's just a pretty flag. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #364

Untrue KTM Sep 2017 #317

You forgot this part of the context. lapucelle Sep 2017 #348

+1 beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #358

No its about your false equivalency LiberalLovinLug Aug 2017 #72

+1,000,000 George II Sep 2017 #294

Does Feinstein's statement means that a GOP congress won't spontaneously impeach Trump? BainsBane Aug 2017 #37

You may well ask if Feinstein means that Trump "will" be "a good president" ehrnst Sep 2017 #191

Bahahahahahaha! ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #28

K&R Scurrilous Aug 2017 #29

YES!!! (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #30

Feinstein is not Liberal enough for me. Hieronymus Aug 2017 #52

HERESY! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #53

So you prefer someone who does not support single payer? BainsBane Aug 2017 #55

You should move up to Seattle dude. ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #73

Ha Ha!!!! Eko Aug 2017 #75

I love this thread . You get a rec. JHan Aug 2017 #81

no refutation of those denials on the way though, I see. nt JCanete Sep 2017 #146

Feinstein's statement was not what it was made out to be and neither was Bernie's Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #82

Welcome to DU... Liberal Jesus Freak Aug 2017 #85

Exactly right. This anti-Bernie obsession is getting out of hand. DeeDeeNY Sep 2017 #101

Some people believe that last year's message board drama is more important QC Sep 2017 #121

Priorities! beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #127

You sure like to bring that up a lot. R B Garr Sep 2017 #150

Thank you sincerely for this post. nt JCanete Sep 2017 #125

"in my short time on this forum" R B Garr Sep 2017 #149

Good question. How would anyone know that? betsuni Sep 2017 #152

Very odd, indeed. R B Garr Sep 2017 #153

Yep. n/t Orsino Sep 2017 #173

You are quite correct, and welcome to DU LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #224

Isn't a random attack such as this on "Hillary supporters" also petty, juvenile R B Garr Sep 2017 #234

K&R w/an eyeroll nt Quayblue Aug 2017 #84

Many around here have been calling for Feinstein to resign. Hmmmm. George II Aug 2017 #86

I got the jury call when a DUer was busting on her. Kolesar Sep 2017 #103

Do we hate the Australian health care system now? n/t Crunchy Frog Aug 2017 #88

I'm glad more of the party isn't like the OP Bradical79 Sep 2017 #139

+1,000,000 beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #141

everyday? heaven05 Sep 2017 #345

Yes, every day. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #354

no heaven05 Sep 2017 #359

So prove it. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #360

Does promoting his book count as fighting Trump and the GOP ?? R B Garr Sep 2017 #362

I see you edited after I posted about promoting his book on his Twitter page. R B Garr Sep 2017 #367

given heaven05 Sep 2017 #380

Next time this double standard is pointed out, good idea to preface with TRIGGER WARNING betsuni Aug 2017 #89

Lol BainsBane Aug 2017 #92

not a double standard. Entirely apples and oranges. Silly that you would think otherwise. I JCanete Sep 2017 #123

Luckily, its a small wagon. KTM Sep 2017 #180

The band is all here... KTM Sep 2017 #319

You miss the point. betsuni Sep 2017 #327

Oh yeah? I'm genuinely curious. What was the point? nt JCanete Sep 2017 #331

Oh, dear. You called me silly, a bandwagon-jumper, not using reason coupled with facts, betsuni Sep 2017 #338

You're the one claiming I missed the point. I'm dubious of that. Ultimately what both people said JCanete Sep 2017 #351

Well, it IS really stupid Bradical79 Sep 2017 #132

Right??? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #133

You answered your own question. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #140

Who exactly are you calling an idiot? sheshe2 Sep 2017 #275

Seemed to have really touched a nerve! betsuni Sep 2017 #277

Too funny, I had to wipe down my moniter on that one. Autumn Sep 2017 #283

TMI. betsuni Sep 2017 #342

Some goals are laudable, others not so much. That is not to say one should give up their goals. Autumn Sep 2017 #343

! beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #352

Good question. Autumn Sep 2017 #282

Thanks for the OP sheshe2 Sep 2017 #106

Thank YOU and Bainsbane for unreserved, continual support of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #116

Making false equivilancies isn't suporting Democrats Bradical79 Sep 2017 #137

+1 n/t Orsino Sep 2017 #176

+1 leftstreet Sep 2017 #361

Thank you Eliot. sheshe2 Sep 2017 #138

Yes indeed, it is heartwarming that there are actually some people who support DEMOCRATS Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #148

Yes, and he was right. Nothing about what Sanders said gave him credit for it. It was clear that it JCanete Sep 2017 #119

Well said! This is precisely why the analogy fails. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #126

Zing... MrsCoffee Sep 2017 #142

Dianne Feinstein praises Trump for nixing TPP Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #147

Post removed Post removed Sep 2017 #154

Feinstein: "Trump is honest and I look forward to working with him." ehrnst Sep 2017 #158

Thank you so much. I thought he had said that but didn't look it up. betsuni Sep 2017 #165

Can you show me where he said that? Someone said it was made up. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #221

Here's another attempt at explaining it ehrnst Sep 2017 #245

I don't want a false analogy, I want to know where that quote came from beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #246

OMG!! OMFG!! "Trump is honest.." ??? Honest??!!! NurseJackie Sep 2017 #167

Right? betsuni Sep 2017 #169

I'm still looking for the comparable outrage. Haven't found it yet. It must be there somewhere! NurseJackie Sep 2017 #171

OMG111 melman Sep 2017 #170

ZOMGWTFBBQ! BERNIE NEVER SAID THAT? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #231

this thread really hfojvt Sep 2017 #266

If I could I would beam us up. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #268

haha, and yet he didn't say it. Does anybody read the article that gets posted or do you just JCanete Sep 2017 #230

Apparently not. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #232

Hate to disappoint you but I don't think anyone said Trump was honest. I read this link and the Autumn Sep 2017 #285

"Brutus is an honorable man." Orsino Sep 2017 #175

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Sep 2017 #183

Yup, a remarkable simpatico. From the article: R B Garr Sep 2017 #242

Wow - that is 100% dishonest BS KTM Sep 2017 #182

Are you aware that this is commentary slamming this sort of misrepresentation of ehrnst Sep 2017 #185

Quite. KTM Sep 2017 #188

Wow - that is 100% dishonest BS ehrnst Sep 2017 #189

You've nailed it; they just don't see it yet, but that's no surprise. R B Garr Sep 2017 #237

Wrong again. KTM Sep 2017 #304

No, that's exactly what Sanders was saying-- R B Garr Sep 2017 #307

Can you imagine the outrage if people were not only taking Feinsteins quote out of context but were Autumn Sep 2017 #190

Can you imagine if Sen. Sanders had made the exact same statement as Sen. Feinstein ? KTM Sep 2017 #195

Oh yes, that's the truth. Autumn Sep 2017 #196