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23. OK, but why?

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Thu May 26, 2016, 02:13 AM

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Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Agree to Debate [View all] whirlygigspin May 2016 OP

Holy crap ! GreatGazoo May 2016 #1

Gotta give Berne credit, the man is not afraid... unlike Hillary, who is petrified of anything that will expose her for the sham candidate that she is. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2016 #104

Bull............ Beacool May 2016 #168

Proof that Sanders is not a Democrat SCantiGOP May 2016 #190

I agree, a candidate who had been a Democrat wouldn't have agreed to this debate. Beacool May 2016 #192

LOL. Uniting the Party? Really? You guys have been trying to tell everyone that there rhett o rick May 2016 #197

Plus about a million! Dark n Stormy Knight May 2016 #207

Those that support Goldman-Sachs are not Democrats they are DINO's. But it's our Party rhett o rick May 2016 #208

The RW infiltration of the Democratic Party has been so successful, I'm not sure Dark n Stormy Knight May 2016 #209

Why Did Both Chickens Cross The Road? billhicks76 May 2016 #251

Amen to that!! AmBlue May 2016 #205

Bernie: "Game on. I look forward to debating Donald Trump in California before the June 7 primary." w4rma May 2016 #196

His campaign is short on cash StayFrosty May 2016 #2

Meanwhile Hillary Wibly May 2016 #9

No Democrat has debated at Faux news for 12 years, for obvious reasons. pnwmom May 2016 #22

She Must Be Paralyzed Over This billhicks76 May 2016 #41

No, she's probably laughing over this: pnwmom May 2016 #47

Dream On billhicks76 May 2016 #58

Big assumption that Sanders can improve his debating skills in time OnDoutside May 2016 #77

Lol! This is definitely one we won't want to miss, Hortensis May 2016 #131

Luckily for Bernie, Trump is not as good a debater as Hillary is. (n/t) thesquanderer May 2016 #142

Checkmate? How does this change delegate counts? Thor_MN May 2016 #109

You Will See billhicks76 May 2016 #138

Ooo, that's some weighty evidence. Thor_MN May 2016 #206

Neither Can billhicks76 May 2016 #218

And where do you think he will be able to bridge that gap ? OnDoutside May 2016 #223

Probably Who Polls Better Against Trump billhicks76 May 2016 #225

And that's the point, he's nowhere near 61.8% and OnDoutside May 2016 #234

The extremely precise 61.8% has gone out the window. Thor_MN May 2016 #248

There's nothing like a new Messiah to OnDoutside May 2016 #250

Only Sanders needs to get enough pledged delegates. Thor_MN May 2016 #231

You Sound Like Fiorina, Not Me billhicks76 May 2016 #236

Seriously, give up on the "I know you are but what am I" Thor_MN May 2016 #238

Lol...Get Over It...You Troll More Than I Do billhicks76 May 2016 #240

"IKYABWAI" Thor_MN May 2016 #242

:) billhicks76 May 2016 #243

Lol...You Cherry Pick Evidence billhicks76 May 2016 #237

WTF are you talking about? Thor_MN May 2016 #239

61.8% billhicks76 May 2016 #241

Cherry Picking. Thor_MN May 2016 #244

Actually He Needs 69% billhicks76 May 2016 #245

So even worse than what you insisted I was cherry picking? Thor_MN May 2016 #246

Yes...Youre Still Selective In Which Facts You Pick From billhicks76 May 2016 #247

The facts which I am using are the entirety of the primary results. I'm not "selecting" anything. Thor_MN May 2016 #249

Yes, it can change delegate counts, but probably not by enough. thesquanderer May 2016 #143

It Would Help Hillary If She Was The Nominee billhicks76 May 2016 #222

Give me a break, she's probably laughing at this debate. Beacool May 2016 #170

LOL. Because Hillary is afraid of things. Not. Laser102 May 2016 #179

She Has Major Weaknesses billhicks76 May 2016 #221

She's had 25 years of failed Republican attacks. You're only perpetuating that nonsense. OnDoutside May 2016 #224

Trump is gonna want millions--probably one or two million more than Sanders has-- MADem May 2016 #185

I'd Be Suprised If It Happened billhicks76 May 2016 #220

Bill, we know you're a FOX News fan, which is why you ignored that ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #215

Lol. Well That The Biggest Steaming Crap Of A Comment I've Seen Yet billhicks76 May 2016 #219

Your first priority in any thread is to somehow bash Hillary ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #227

My Biggest Problem With Hillary billhicks76 May 2016 #230

I'd pretend a circus is a game-change too were I less rational LanternWaste May 2016 #235

let em. No doubt both trump and sanders will gang up on Hillary. As far as I am concerned both still_one May 2016 #52

Bernie won't go there AgingAmerican May 2016 #57

First Call to Jury today JustAnotherGen May 2016 #73

Lots of trolls out today Andy823 May 2016 #98

All the new posters with horrible spelling and grammer? Thor_MN May 2016 #111

fyi lark May 2016 #167

Funny. Bernie Supporters Would Say Clinton Supporters Trolling billhicks76 May 2016 #226

You would think that his supporters would be against censorship. Beacool May 2016 #172

keeping it classy! AntiBank May 2016 #89

Yes, because Sanders' supporters are ever so classy. Beacool May 2016 #173

The main reason I wont be voting for Clinton GummyBearz May 2016 #200

AntiBank: very accurate description SCantiGOP May 2016 #195

Senator Sanders would never 'gang-up' with Trump. He doesn't carry water for republicans. Sunlei May 2016 #162

Wait and see creeksneakers2 May 2016 #188

Senator Sanders hasn't burned any bridges with Mrs. Clinton, nore has she with him. Sunlei May 2016 #191

I hope you are right creeksneakers2 May 2016 #199

All this will do is hurt Trump, he didn't expect Sanders to accept instantly. Sunlei May 2016 #232

Rachel announced that as of today arikara May 2016 #216

No, Trump has to go through the convention process and delegates must vote for him. Sunlei May 2016 #233

I'd be willing to bet druidity33 May 2016 #204

I hope you are right creeksneakers2 May 2016 #214

Wake Up billhicks76 May 2016 #228

The obvious reason being RoccoR5955 May 2016 #59

They have no reason to bring attention to that wingnut network. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #61

And in doing so, not bring attention to themselves. RoccoR5955 May 2016 #65

Exactly. And he knows millions of new eyes would see him too 7962 May 2016 #87

Yes, obviously Hillary is scared of Fox. Bernie never has been 7962 May 2016 #86

How is she a coward? Chicago1980 May 2016 #27

We know she can debate Bernie. jmowreader May 2016 #30

Sanders sees the writing on the wall. He knows he lost the nomination. What we have is two people still_one May 2016 #63

He has over two decades in Congress. roody May 2016 #92

you're absolutely right. still_one May 2016 #95

That statement was so idiotic I have to make room on my ignore list for you. Gene Debs May 2016 #118

re: "After nine trips to the podium...what's the point of a tenth?" thesquanderer May 2016 #148

She only did, because she was ordered to. RoccoR5955 May 2016 #68

Sure, but she's not debating him Wibly Jun 2016 #253

fox is an arm of the republican party. Quit carrying water for fox republicans. Sunlei May 2016 #165

Why are you making ribald accusatons instead of presenting a logical refutation of my point? Wibly Jun 2016 #252

Yeah, sure...... Beacool May 2016 #169

Is this all you've got Wibly Jun 2016 #254

"Anything" is the operative word...LOL! Surya Gayatri May 2016 #25

Hey, I'd think it was almost a stroke of genius Hortensis May 2016 #135

He's NOT a solid debater with his dead-horse stump speech given in angry red face. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #150

Lol. I'll buy the moronic meanderings IF Hortensis May 2016 #160

My sentiments exactly... Surya Gayatri May 2016 #163

given all the bs from hrc fold it has hurt a nerve. genius move, bernie. roguevalley May 2016 #194

Not SusanLarson May 2016 #54

He has much to lose if he can't put Trump away. There's a major whiff of desperation about this. nt OnDoutside May 2016 #72

He pretty much has nothing to lose. thesquanderer May 2016 #152

Don't Worry, Like Hillary Trump Will Back Out billhicks76 May 2016 #158

61.8% Of Remaining Delegates Gives Sanders Lead billhicks76 May 2016 #229

That's a thought... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #83

He's sucking air at $6m ..... I'll be getting the popcorn in for this one.... OnDoutside May 2016 #100

Butter tastes great on broccoli as well! nt dorkzilla May 2016 #102

More ruffage for this one! MrMickeysMom May 2016 #211

David Brock, is that you? Feeling the Bern May 2016 #103

Thanks for bringing the IQ of this place down again. dinkytron May 2016 #114

Newbie. mac56 May 2016 #187

I didn't expect this, I assumed that Trump would never want to get caught in a one on one debate. braddy May 2016 #3

Trump hates to debate. It will never happen. nt DesertRat May 2016 #147

Ego. Ratings. Sticking it to Hillary. Reaching Sanders supporters he wants in November. thesquanderer May 2016 #153

Bernie!! AzDar May 2016 #4

a contest made in heaven. by Malcolm Tucker MisterP May 2016 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #6

Didn't the UAW endorse HRC? MADem May 2016 #11

but UAW is a neocon neoliberal corporatist outfit ericson00 May 2016 #14

They're a union. brush May 2016 #18

It was snark ericson00 May 2016 #20

OK, but why? brush May 2016 #23

Because that's often the response given by some (too many) Sanders supporters. Chicago1980 May 2016 #28

OK, use the sarcasm gif brush May 2016 #34

You reap what you sow SusanLarson May 2016 #56

Well, I wouldn't be so sure that the leadership of the union isn't corrupt. bjo59 May 2016 #35

The MANAGEMENT of the UAW RoccoR5955 May 2016 #66

This would certainly be an eye opener... modestybl May 2016 #7

Trump wants millions. Sanders doesn't have that kind of money. MADem May 2016 #8

Fox can afford it Pluvious May 2016 #186

Trump said Bernie (who is pretty much broke) needs to pay. MADem May 2016 #189

Who does Bernie think he is? The delegate leader? The vote leader? ericson00 May 2016 #10

He's being played and doesn't even know it. brush May 2016 #21

She Shouldn't Have Backed Out Of The Debate billhicks76 May 2016 #44

There is no need for a debate any longer between the two brush May 2016 #48

Its A Masterful Move billhicks76 May 2016 #60

Meh . . . it's still over on June 7. brush May 2016 #127

Exactly, Bill Hicks. I'm wondering how Hortensis May 2016 #141

she gave her word when she wanted a debate earlier in the year... lakeguy May 2016 #67

Lol. Your concern for Bernie is commendable. N/T JBoy May 2016 #122

She never agreed to debate at Fox. No Dem has debated there for 12 years pnwmom May 2016 #84

then why doesn't she propose another venue, date and time prior to June 7? zazen May 2016 #90

Agreed. Sanders should know better than to go on FOX. brush May 2016 #129

Let Her Propose Another Venue billhicks76 May 2016 #137

Are you talking about another venue with Trump? brush May 2016 #149

FOX is a great place to debate. thesquanderer May 2016 #154

Doesn't Matter Where billhicks76 May 2016 #136

You Contradict Yourself billhicks76 May 2016 #217

+10000 AntiBank May 2016 #94

Does he not know or does he not care? 6chars May 2016 #193

LOL smiley May 2016 #81

Your post has a fearful tone. kayakjohnny May 2016 #88

He thinks he is a candidate for president. roody May 2016 #93

How little conservatives understand about progressives. While conservatives understand the "get in rhett o rick May 2016 #198

Trump's puppet Politicub May 2016 #210

Making Clinton Wibly May 2016 #12

And NJCher May 2016 #16

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #29

Spot on Cher! findrskeep May 2016 #144

I saw the New York Daily News interview jmowreader May 2016 #33

It has been proven zalinda May 2016 #133

What was proved is that he has no feasible policy plans. Beacool May 2016 #178

You apparently didn't read my reply or the article. Typical. eom zalinda May 2016 #182

Sorry, that won't fly. Hillary has already debated Sanders, and he could barely hold his own still_one May 2016 #74

Except every focus group who saw the debates zalinda May 2016 #130

2+2=5, Up is Down, Left is Right billhicks76 May 2016 #155

Manure Wibly Jun 2016 #255

My take on this. Trump figures both he and Bernie would not so much LibDemAlways May 2016 #13

lol, Hillary NEVER sees ANYTHING coming! Bernie is a political genius... Hillary is a rank amateur by comparison. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2016 #108

Honestly, as Sanders I'd insist on the condition that it be about issues... JackRiddler May 2016 #110

Oh God. Please let this happen. Nyan May 2016 #15

More. proverbialwisdom May 2016 #17

That turned out to be an interesting write-up. bjo59 May 2016 #39

It won't happen. Too many caveats from Trump. Metric System May 2016 #19

Bernie and the Don have already debated together. pnwmom May 2016 #24

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Why do you guys always say you were considering voting for Bernie when you weren't? bjo59 May 2016 #40

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Hello there Kall May 2016 #43

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I don't think that a newborn can sense smell RoccoR5955 May 2016 #64

IKR? They should at least try to not look like a paid troll. Nyan May 2016 #62

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Tahiti?!? bravenak May 2016 #80

Fearless! deathrind May 2016 #31

I expect they'll find much to agree on. ucrdem May 2016 #32

Another Self-Declared Dem billhicks76 May 2016 #45

Holy Crap...We Satired This But It's Real Now billhicks76 May 2016 #36

It also turns both of them into also-rans. ucrdem May 2016 #38

I'm like you, whirlygigspin ReRe May 2016 #37

There are no longer rules. You'll get used to it. applegrove May 2016 #42

Brilliant! Ino May 2016 #50

Booooom!...nt Jesus Malverde May 2016 #51

waste of thread spoace on something that will never happen and isn't real. nt TeamPooka May 2016 #53

says the Pooka whirlygigspin May 2016 #69

It may or may not happen, but this is not going to change anything still_one May 2016 #75

Huh. Eko May 2016 #55

The danger is he doesn't, and Trump makes him look like a grumpy doddering old man Recursion May 2016 #82

I strongly disagree: Bernie's witty, aggressive Brooklyn style gives jerks like Trump no quarter zazen May 2016 #91

As a lifelong New Yorker, I can say you're dead on dorkzilla May 2016 #105

No metalbot May 2016 #97

I tend to agree Andy823 May 2016 #99

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2016 #70

Very smart move on Bernie's part Harriety May 2016 #76

Will this be considered an 'unsanctioned debate' by Debbie and the ThirdWayDNC? Volaris May 2016 #78

Doesn't matter if it's unsanctioned. thesquanderer May 2016 #159

Trump tells Jimmy Kimmel "Sanders would be 'easier to beat' than Clinton Lady_Chat May 2016 #79

Nothing but upside for Trump here bucolic_frolic May 2016 #85

Dumb move roomtomove May 2016 #96

That buffoon just won the R nomination - it is one of the jwirr May 2016 #166

Bad move... Mike Nelson May 2016 #101

Will you say the same thing when Hillary debates Trump? bunnies May 2016 #117

I consider the two circumstances to be... Mike Nelson May 2016 #126

Bernie will wipe the floor with trump. bunnies May 2016 #128

After Hillary takes office they could turn it into a road show. ucrdem May 2016 #106

Pitiful-Bernie is truly desperate, out of money and looking for free media redstateblues May 2016 #107

I'll donate to Bernie if he needs a little dough to make this happen. Darb May 2016 #112

Sanders just legitimized tRump MyNameGoesHere May 2016 #113

Um, Trump is legitimate. This will take him down a notch bigworld May 2016 #116

I hadn't said either MyNameGoesHere May 2016 #175

Uhh, I hate to tell you... Else You Are Mad May 2016 #156

You don't have to hate to tell me MyNameGoesHere May 2016 #171

I highly doubt that. Else You Are Mad May 2016 #174

Liberal isn't a party MyNameGoesHere May 2016 #177

No it isn't a party... Else You Are Mad May 2016 #180

This is great for Hillary. Bernie can trash trump without holding back. Lucky Luciano May 2016 #115

I don't understand why Hillary supporters are upset about this Saviolo May 2016 #119

Exactly - I said a similar thing in the post next to yours! nt Lucky Luciano May 2016 #201

Now this...this will really be serious fun. Zorra May 2016 #120

Hey, if DECEITFUL "ANYTIME, ANY PLACE" Hillary won't debate... n/t Herman4747 May 2016 #121

Interesting sofa king May 2016 #123

What will she be doing instead that's 'Presidential'? nt. polly7 May 2016 #132

Anything that's not baboon-like poo flinging, ha ha! sofa king May 2016 #134

So in other words ............... nothing. polly7 May 2016 #139

The dynamic has changed. sofa king May 2016 #146

Hillary does not want to be asked about her email problem. jalan48 May 2016 #124

Bernie has courage YankeeBravo May 2016 #125

Why does Bernie have to put up money for this debate? bucolic_frolic May 2016 #140

K & R nt findrskeep May 2016 #145

Doubt it'll happen wheniwasincongress May 2016 #151

bernie will wipe the floor with him if the moderators let him barbtries May 2016 #157

Jimmy Kimmel Show set-up a good interview/debate between Sanders & Trump. Sunlei May 2016 #161

I say "bring it". hamsterjill May 2016 #164

As a Sanders supporter, I'd also love to see this. Fantastic Anarchist May 2016 #183

I really think this is more theater than substance. Laser102 May 2016 #176

Ah man, Cenk on TYT asked first! trudyco May 2016 #181

There won't be a Trump-Sanders debate; Trump's campaign says he was "joking." SunSeeker May 2016 #184

This is gonna be good. noneko May 2016 #202

I think Trump will decline merkins May 2016 #203

Pathetic, just pathetic. MichiganVote May 2016 #212

The main attraction will be the crowd SecularMotion May 2016 #213