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18. Which is also why Bernie should take a pass on bipartisan bonhomie with Team Robber Baron

Thu Jan 12, 2017, 11:16 AM

Jan 2017

Repealing ACA is the first of many steps toward lining the pockets of the wealthy. There won't be any federal money left for infrastructure, which the GOP is opposed to in principle anyway. Privatization will be the solution to all our problems. You really don't see this coming?

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Bernie Sanders: I see areas where I can work with Trump [View all] Jose Garcia Jan 2017 OP

He wants Trump's voters BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #1

SO are you advocating for permanent obstruction, and a refusal to work across Party lines? guillaumeb Jan 2017 #3

Until I see one scintilla of rationality and good will, yes BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #4

If working together is a good for the country in this case, guillaumeb Jan 2017 #7

The infrastructure plan will be a big, fat giveaway to private equity BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #9

WHich is why I mentioned that the DETAILS of the plan are important. eom guillaumeb Jan 2017 #12

Which is also why Bernie should take a pass on bipartisan bonhomie with Team Robber Baron BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #18

I see Eisenhower building the Interstate Highway system. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #19

60 years ago there was such a thing as reasonable Republicans BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #24

As I just replied to another: guillaumeb Jan 2017 #28

This x a zillion! Generator Jan 2017 #47

Who do you think builds infrastructure? former9thward Jan 2017 #55

Private contractors and private equity aren't the same thing BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #63

I agree Bernie and the Democrats should make the attempt, but I know Dustlawyer Jan 2017 #83

Agreed. The party must be a populist party. ie for the people, or it can be guillaumeb Jan 2017 #87

A real dilemma looms for Democrats over Medicare... Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #103

well how about for the sake of the american people? bowens43 Jan 2017 #88

It worked for the Republicans Jose Garcia Jan 2017 #5

Is your response an indication that you believe that the GOP strategy is a good one? eom guillaumeb Jan 2017 #8

Good for the country? No. Good for Republicans? Yes. Jose Garcia Jan 2017 #11

And if you don't believe what is good for Democrats Generator Jan 2017 #50

I think it's a lot better than publically kissing a maniac's ass! Walk away Jan 2017 #42

Characterizing Sanders' approach in that fashion is not really helpful. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #54

We don't have to work about it anyway blue cat Jan 2017 #96

We should hope this will not happen. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #100

They didn't pretty much, they blocked everything. rogue emissary Jan 2017 #72

No Republicans voted for the ACA mtngirl47 Jan 2017 #102

Thanks for the correction. rogue emissary Jan 2017 #117

And they lost seats in the House and the Senate in 2016 TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #119

GOP strategy was a good one. It worked. nt geek tragedy Jan 2017 #6

And the country is not working at this point. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #10

The Republicans will be blamed for not fixing anything when they had the chance shawn703 Jan 2017 #16

The GOP obstructed for 8 years and Obama was blamed. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #23

Being bipartisan on infrastructure spending and trade is hardly moving the country farther cstanleytech Jan 2017 #31

It doesnt work that way with Republicans INdemo Jan 2017 #44

not likely. That is not how it works. bowens43 Jan 2017 #89

Republicans don't believe in working with us, they believe geek tragedy Jan 2017 #21

SO the Democrats should simply refuse to vote for anything proposed? guillaumeb Jan 2017 #27

voters blame the party of the president for everything. geek tragedy Jan 2017 #36

Exactly. Haven't people learned from the Dubya Bush years?? Do they actually believe that BlueCaliDem Jan 2017 #79

+1000 JustAnotherGen Jan 2017 #20

I think the point is that guys like Sanders... nycbos Jan 2017 #14

Sanders has addressed the inconsistencies of Trump's various messages. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #17

An insightful and supported analysis such as... LanternWaste Jan 2017 #58

The post you reference was intended to be humorous and ironic. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #62

Wow you nailed it! Generator Jan 2017 #52

I am angrychair Jan 2017 #74

That is one way to force the GOP to own their legislation. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #76

Yes elmac Jan 2017 #77

Obviously my opinion is the minority in this thread. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #81

You are being the fool madokie Jan 2017 #45

No worries...but the time for freelance footsie play with R's is over BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #48

Complaining about Bernie isn't the answer madokie Jan 2017 #59

We need unity; Bernie could start by joining the party BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #67

That isn't a concern to me madokie Jan 2017 #69

Bingo! He's also being a tool. nt Kahuna7 Jan 2017 #99

Take bernie out of the picture. If trump actually does stuff rebuilding infastructure, that's a GOOD dionysus Jan 2017 #132

Wait and see BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #135

Well, thats basically what he said. It was a tongue in cheek "ill work with him if he doesnt dionysus Jan 2017 #136

It's normalizing him.. Cha Jan 2017 #137

Where is Bernie blue cat Jan 2017 #2

Read about Trump's infrastructure plans radical noodle Jan 2017 #13

He can and did work with Trump Dopers_Greed Jan 2017 #15

Yep Cha Jan 2017 #124

+10000 Fresh_Start Jan 2017 #126

Before people start attacking Sanders again... ThirdEye Jan 2017 #22

Good job... Blanks Jan 2017 #37

Which means he won't be working with Trump. Good find. jmowreader Jan 2017 #71

Why would the 87 non-racist former Obama voting Trumpsters matter? The Polack MSgt Jan 2017 #105

Doesn't make any sense to me either ThirdEye Jan 2017 #106

Sanders wants to sell books to Trump supporters Gothmog Jan 2017 #25

I've seen you post this before, seems like a theme ThirdEye Jan 2017 #32

Sanders got into the Democratic primary process for money and media coverage Gothmog Jan 2017 #118

oh geez ThirdEye Jan 2017 #142

Denial is not just a river in Africa Gothmog Jan 2017 #143

You lack objective evidence to assert your claims... ThirdEye Jan 2017 #144

Sanders is out to sell books Gothmog Jan 2017 #145

It would be silly to say he doesn't want to sell his book ThirdEye Jan 2017 #146

Here's an article that might interest you. NWCorona Jan 2017 #35

Let's hope we don't see more of this unnecessary divisiveness associated R B Garr Jan 2017 #51

Newton's 3rd law keeps coming to mind but you are right. NWCorona Jan 2017 #66

It will be interesting to see if the Sanders people will put in the hard work to be active Gothmog Jan 2017 #116

The proof will be in the pudding. I do agree with you that it takes hard work. NWCorona Jan 2017 #121

I have been very active in Texas democratic politics for a while Gothmog Jan 2017 #122

I've always wanted to vist Huston. I've met some really cool people from tha area NWCorona Jan 2017 #123

I don't buy it. I don't buy anything he says as long as his lips are moving. souledout2JC Jan 2017 #26

I think it's a great strategy Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #29

Exactly (eom) ThirdEye Jan 2017 #33

Yup riderinthestorm Jan 2017 #38

agreed grantcart Jan 2017 #85

and I'm suppose to like and support this man Coolest Ranger Jan 2017 #30

You're not supposed to anything ThirdEye Jan 2017 #34

13 Ds just voted with Rs to prevent lower pharma prices riderinthestorm Jan 2017 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #43

To which I would respond Coolest Ranger Jan 2017 #49

those democrats voted for a better version which passed Fresh_Start Jan 2017 #127

Exactly, I think they label that "third way" and "mainstream" R B Garr Jan 2017 #57

I have a personal guideline... Mike Nelson Jan 2017 #39

While the first reaction might be WTF, Schumer, President Obama, and other prominent Democrats have still_one Jan 2017 #40

The hard reality though is that trump is a pathological liar. He can't be trusted. LenaBaby61 Jan 2017 #111

I agree with with everything you said still_one Jan 2017 #113

Nobody with any sense should want to work with this monster, 6000eliot Jan 2017 #46

Nah, he blames Hillary Generator Jan 2017 #56

Yeah, so what kind of strategy is that? Cha Jan 2017 #141

Yes, many times over the past few weeks Arazi Jan 2017 #61

I do not hate Bernie. 6000eliot Jan 2017 #65

so obstruct in all cases just because??? bowens43 Jan 2017 #90

I suppose we could all just be good Germans, but you know how history views them. 6000eliot Jan 2017 #91

IMHO Sanders is making good faith efforts to reach out to *some* of Trump's voters YoungDemCA Jan 2017 #53

I don't think he ever has bad intentions either Generator Jan 2017 #64

Bernie, Bernie, Bernie! lark Jan 2017 #60

Bernie's being very strategic here. See post #22 Arazi Jan 2017 #68

Maybe? lark Jan 2017 #73

Oh the melodrama! dionysus Jan 2017 #133

Thank you, lark! Cha Jan 2017 #138

Just one more reason Cryptoad Jan 2017 #70

I know, right Cha Jan 2017 #139

*"IN A WAY THAT DOESNT PRIVATIZE OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OR GIVE TAX BREAKS TO BILLIONAIRES"* 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2017 #75

We must never, every give in to these monsters elmac Jan 2017 #78

He may find out get the red out Jan 2017 #80

He should have phrased it better MFM008 Jan 2017 #82

So you can work with a traitor? Lint Head Jan 2017 #84

See post #41. dogman Jan 2017 #94

This is about what Bernie said. People who voted for Trump were blinded by fascism. Lint Head Jan 2017 #98

Very sensiable approach. trump is the president. No way around it bowens43 Jan 2017 #86

Who has said: No, were not gonna work in any way in any form with the Trump administration.'? Justice Jan 2017 #92

Oh. I get it now. murielm99 Jan 2017 #95

A lot of the ppl in this thread are preaching total obstruction dionysus Jan 2017 #134

I'm not Bernie's biggest fan but he didn't do anything wrong here. He is simply saying StevieM Jan 2017 #93

But could not accept $13 an hour from Hillary for a minimum wage. (nt) ehrnst Jan 2017 #97

Work on showing him the door, Bernie Zambero Jan 2017 #101

Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #104

corporate Democrats reached across the aisle to work with Baby Bush on issues that HURT us yurbud Jan 2017 #107

like when he reminded Trump about his SS, Medicare, & Medicaid promises, this underlines yurbud Jan 2017 #108

Of course he does ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #109

He is ready to work with Trump for good causes, but other Democrats no monicla Jan 2017 #110

One of those Democrats is my Senator ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #115

Yes. We have to double our vigilance to not jump to conclusions. fleabiscuit Jan 2017 #128

she voted for a better version of the amendment which included more safety measures Fresh_Start Jan 2017 #129

Meanwhile, 13 Democratic colleagues voted against a Sander's sponsored Pharma bill... n/t EarthFirst Jan 2017 #112

I doubt it would have passed even if they had voted yes cstanleytech Jan 2017 #130

I love you Bernie but SteamAddict Jan 2017 #114

He seems out of touch. ucrdem Jan 2017 #120

I see what you Cha Jan 2017 #125

Perhaps he could help him with his impeachment CentralMass Jan 2017 #131

I trust Bernie RandiFan1290 Jan 2017 #140