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127. those democrats voted for a better version which passed

Reply to riderinthestorm (Reply #41)

Fri Jan 13, 2017, 12:39 AM

Jan 2017

they wanted added safety measures, that is a good thing

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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