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143. Yeah, he went back in 2016.

Fri Oct 20, 2017, 10:22 AM

Oct 2017

Held a community Q&A forum at one of the local churches, IIRC. Then raised hell about Rick Snyder and his cronies not only creating the crisis, but then making money off it by charging the locals more for that nasty poison water than his constituents in Vermont pay.

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Sanders to visit Puerto Rico, skip Women's Convention [View all] ehrnst Oct 2017 OP

Good decision. The last thing he needs is to continue to be in the center of divisiveness. brush Oct 2017 #1

I sure hope that it's OK with kacekwl Oct 2017 #2

I dont think an invitation would be needed, any help and arthritisR_US Oct 2017 #105

Just had to do it, RIGHT. And you know damn well what Iam talking about. Old Vet Oct 2017 #125

The five Senators that went to PR on October 6 didn't feel a need to wait or need an invitation ehrnst Oct 2017 #129

Yes kacekwl Oct 2017 #144

so, everything's fixed now....right? virtualobserver Oct 2017 #155

A good decision on the Senator's part mcar Oct 2017 #3

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Welcome to DU, Tina. sheshe2 Oct 2017 #46

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Keep fighting the good fight, sheshe2 Oct 2017 #100

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a self-promoting tour to shout to the choir on ideology... Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #51

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He pretty much confirmed what a lot of the Democratic base felt from the start. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #56

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What was that? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #120

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Actually.... tonedevil Oct 2017 #52

If you're not trying to knock him, probably best to... Beartracks Oct 2017 #57

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We cannot unsee what we see, as much as others would like us to. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #61

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I digress fluidly, often. I think it is kind of fun in exploration. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #66

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I am not a fan with the groveling, either, lol. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #111

What's with the 8 weeks? GP6971 Oct 2017 #62

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Got it. Thanks. n/t GP6971 Oct 2017 #67

"I am not trying to knock him or his adulators,.." pangaia Oct 2017 #77

Yes it is. SharonClark Oct 2017 #80

I guess he didn't want to hear what boos sound like LOL snooper2 Oct 2017 #139

I hope those who criticized Bernie for daring to speak at the Womens Convention Bluepinky Oct 2017 #4

Hahaha!! babylonsister Oct 2017 #6

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #8

I don't think we'll be seeing much of that. panader0 Oct 2017 #11

Head on 8 days from now. N/T lapucelle Oct 2017 #41

Could have done it two or three weeks ago, don't you agree? George II Oct 2017 #54

I would argue that it's better to go later mythology Oct 2017 #75

Representative Luis Gutierrez went down there three weeks ago to survey the damage.... George II Oct 2017 #78

A... He's a house representative... Baconator Oct 2017 #135

And this weekend is the magic point at which it can? ehrnst Oct 2017 #127

He'll do more good dealing with the Puerto Rico tragedy. SharonClark Oct 2017 #79

I don't recall anyone criticizing Bernie for agreeing to speak ehrnst Oct 2017 #119

Oh please, Bernie gets criticized no matter what he does. Bluepinky Oct 2017 #140

No shit! Wow. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #5

At first I thought you meant Huckabee Sanders...I almost choked on my BigmanPigman Oct 2017 #7

. DesertRat Oct 2017 #21

I would have commented earlier, but I've been paralyzed with laughter. SaschaHM Oct 2017 #9

+1 Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #14

+2 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #17

LOL Gothmog Oct 2017 #18

Hahahaha....... JHan Oct 2017 #19

:0 sheshe2 Oct 2017 #47

+1 all american girl Oct 2017 #70

... Maven Oct 2017 #102

"Nobody puts Bernie in a corner" lunamagica Oct 2017 #108

!!!! betsuni Oct 2017 #114

Oh, I just remembered, I'm washing my hair that night. smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #147

Lol Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #148

Next: why Bernie going to Puerto Rico is bad. Voltaire2 Oct 2017 #10

Of course melman Oct 2017 #23

I didn't see anyone trashing him for not speaking. George II Oct 2017 #27

I'm shocked melman Oct 2017 #29

About what? George II Oct 2017 #68

Why are you shocked? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #136

You read this where? sheshe2 Oct 2017 #48

lol melman Oct 2017 #90

Okay. sheshe2 Oct 2017 #91

Of course I did melman Oct 2017 #95

Aaaah. sheshe2 Oct 2017 #97

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #126

I'd do anything but answer the question, as well LanternWaste Oct 2017 #123

Looks like it... (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #138

They are quite predictable. Bluepinky Oct 2017 #142

I did not hear one woman have issue with Sanders on a panel. That would have been educational. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #145

Don't forget he's a Senator from Vermont. George II Oct 2017 #26

Because he should have gone weeks ago, obviously!! Beartracks Oct 2017 #81

So you are knocking Sanders about this? How dare you! SharonClark Oct 2017 #82

K&R Gothmog Oct 2017 #12

Whatta man. LOL ! procon Oct 2017 #13

Ha! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #15

Being put on a panel is just as good as being an opening night speaker. ehrnst Oct 2017 #16

+1,000,000 George II Oct 2017 #25

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Reminds me the Vatican for some reason. :) But good! Hortensis Oct 2017 #20

Bashed for being there melman Oct 2017 #22

There really is no winning, ejbr Oct 2017 #28

Why don't you stop with the fake outrage. Isn't that the phrase you use when you disagree with SharonClark Oct 2017 #83

No melman Oct 2017 #87

You seem to be quite upset about "fake outrage." ehrnst Oct 2017 #117

Not a big surprise. George II Oct 2017 #24

he can do more good down there... samnsara Oct 2017 #30

Thank you Bernie. I applaud this decision. MrsCoffee Oct 2017 #31

I think Sanders can bring attention to the dire situation in many parts of PR. At riversedge Oct 2017 #32

I'm a bit confused... all american girl Oct 2017 #33

Thank you Bernie Lazy Daisy Oct 2017 #34

Heck, I Could've Told You His Plans Would Change Me. Oct 2017 #35

Plans tend to change when there's an emergency situation lapucelle Oct 2017 #38

Got Me With That One Me. Oct 2017 #43

,,, lapucelle Oct 2017 #45

!!! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2017 #49

... NanceGreggs Oct 2017 #85

Heh. betsuni Oct 2017 #93

Yes lunamagica Oct 2017 #110

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #118

Ouch... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #151

Hopefully when he gets back he can push for more grants for Puerto Rico for recovery tammywammy Oct 2017 #36

This is just weird. LisaM Oct 2017 #37

Smart man, Smart decision Smitty63nnn Oct 2017 #40

I predicted this! murielm99 Oct 2017 #42

I sincerely think that he will NOT be yuiyoshida Oct 2017 #50

Wish yall would make up your minds. Twisty Oct 2017 #55

As far as I can see, this discussion has nothing to do with the past and everything to do with the Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #58

Maybe now we will find out the truth about what's really going on in Puerto Rico blueinredohio Oct 2017 #63

If you follow the many reports being given to us by the mayor, you have a good idea. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #69

The unrelenting crisis in Puerto Rico is forcing people to drink dirty water Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #72

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In other words, Bernie was no longer the headliner Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #71

In other words, yes. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #73

I hope he can help in PR, but your post raises a disturbing prospect ecstatic Oct 2017 #86

Good for Puerto Rico MaryMagdaline Oct 2017 #74

Agreed! Equinox Moon Oct 2017 #84

Well, good on him. Has he been to Flint yet? nt. fleabiscuit Oct 2017 #88

Then there is that. But, I am all for taking care of PR. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #89

Yeah, he went back in 2016. reflection Oct 2017 #143

I love Bernie, but I know ... left-of-center2012 Oct 2017 #92

Who's attacking him for not speaking at the convention? NastyRiffraff Oct 2017 #94

He was put on a panel for discussion and listening. Women have been asking Sanders to listen from Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #96

Listening to other people is not his strong suit.... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #152

But it is key to being a smart, informed, competent leader. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #153

Yes you are correct.... comradebillyboy Oct 2017 #154

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I imagine our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico ALBliberal Oct 2017 #101

It is a good time to go. Mayor Cruz is the right person to talk to. virtualobserver Oct 2017 #113

Agree ALBliberal Oct 2017 #115

Damned if he went, damned for acquiescing to the protests and bowing out Arazi Oct 2017 #109

To be factual, he did not bow out when the headliner. Only when he was no longer a headliner. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #112

Who was "damning" Bernie for doing either? ehrnst Oct 2017 #137

I really wish he would go to the USVIs. St John has been without power since 9/6. Not to seaglass Oct 2017 #116

Yes, that do even more good, as PR has been visited by other Senators weeks ago. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #132

... LexVegas Oct 2017 #124

I hope that he gets the word out on the hundreds that died in the ICUs Not Ruth Oct 2017 #128

Good... disillusioned73 Oct 2017 #130

You mean like the five Senators that visited PR on October 7? ehrnst Oct 2017 #131

When you are determined to find fault disillusioned73 Oct 2017 #133

I think that the "sad & petty existence" is one that sees ehrnst Oct 2017 #134

You insinuated no one else was doing anything. You were corrected. Given an example. Nothing more. Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #146

Not really... tonedevil Oct 2017 #150

I'd vote for him again. Iggo Oct 2017 #141

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