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Mon Apr 2, 2018, 11:43 AM

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Bernie Sanders sides with Trump on Amazon getting too big [View all] TomCADem Apr 2018 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Apr 2018 #1

So, You're OK With Monolithic Growth Of A Single Retailer? ProfessorGAC Apr 2018 #8

He's siding with Trump without making it clear that his reason is DIFFERENT. pnwmom Apr 2018 #13

It is not a monopoly...and there are plenty of e sellers...all this is just because of Sander's Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #25

If Amazon is so horrible in Sanders' eyes, why does he sell his books on Amazon? George II Apr 2018 #27

That is a great point. If I was Amazon, I would kick his book off the site. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #53

One word....Walmart. And yeah I don't want to knee cap successful business. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #51

Actually, Amazon Also A Lot of Small Businesses The Opportunity to Directly Market Their Goods TomCADem Apr 2018 #61

Sounds kinda Third Way, Man. LanternWaste Apr 2018 #40

Yeah, and BS is selling his books on Amazon.. Cha Apr 2018 #57

He was asked a direct question, gave a pretty harmless answer BeyondGeography Apr 2018 #2

Don't let the facts get in the way of a good Bernie bashing!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #59

Many people have noticed that. It seems odd... NurseJackie Apr 2018 #3

Bingo NastyRiffraff Apr 2018 #11

As far as retailers go, no one is bigger than Amazon Fiendish Thingy Apr 2018 #18

That is nonsense. Being successful is not a monopoly even if Sander's says so which I don't believe Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #28

Well, if Trump keeps his promise to loosen the libel laws, that might happen Fiendish Thingy Apr 2018 #32

Oh please that is nonsense...Trump is zeroing in on Amazon because he hates Bezos. I suppose Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #36

Odd that Bernie is choosing NOW to pile on to Amazon NastyRiffraff Apr 2018 #70

Just days after trump increased his criticism. George II Apr 2018 #12

Exactly, it's "follow the leader". It's dangerous to legitimize Trump like that. NurseJackie Apr 2018 #20

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Apr 2018 #37

Who else? Plucketeer Apr 2018 #4

Who came to the aid of the companies Walmart bankrupted and the manufcturing that went under thanks Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #30

He is a fossil who can not comprehend the future randr Apr 2018 #5

Dear Leader discovers the sun rises in the morning - Bernie Sanders offers public applause dalton99a Apr 2018 #6

That's What You Read Here? ProfessorGAC Apr 2018 #9

Thanks, Professor. Glad you've said it. elleng Apr 2018 #14

Funny how he never mentioned Amazon before trump did. George II Apr 2018 #17

And who ELSE did mention it Plucketeer Apr 2018 #23

I don't know, but I know someone who did/does lots of business with Amazon and.... George II Apr 2018 #26

has his own "page" on Amazon melman Apr 2018 #29

If he wanted it removed it would get removed. George II Apr 2018 #41

You have got to be kidding melman Apr 2018 #42

So? You list 5 politicians (6 if you were to include Sanders). How many of those 5-6 politicians.. George II Apr 2018 #43

So? melman Apr 2018 #44

You're simplifying this. NO, that's not the point. One point is that while he's criticizing Amazon.. George II Apr 2018 #45

No melman Apr 2018 #46

It's not Amazon he wants to smear Plucketeer Apr 2018 #58

And did Obama ever go after Walmart for the express purpose of tanking the stock? Sen. Sanders Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #33

Therein lies the difference. JNelson6563 Apr 2018 #54

Cracks me up! Plucketeer Apr 2018 #7

But he didn't. At at time that many Senators are home in their states meeting with constituents... George II Apr 2018 #16

Bernie did the interviews from BURLINGTON Vermont - as noted by at least one show (Face the Nation) karynnj Apr 2018 #19

Thanks for those irksome little details Plucketeer Apr 2018 #24

Aw. NurseJackie Apr 2018 #21

So effin' true!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #60

Of Course He Did Me. Apr 2018 #10

It is not necessarily news, or breaking, every time Bernie opens his mouth. beastie boy Apr 2018 #15

There is no rule about being 'too big'. And to act like there is anything we can do about it is Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #34

Actually, there is, and we can. beastie boy Apr 2018 #47

There is no anti-trust violation...and to single out a company for attack is wrong no matter who Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #49

MEANIE!!!!!!!!!! QC Apr 2018 #22

Trump promises a country that is long gone. RandySF Apr 2018 #31

Bernie shouldn't fall for this-- it's not about Amazon... it's about WaPo dawg day Apr 2018 #35

Your post is perfect. It is exactly what I think and struggled to say ....thanks. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #50

I would imagine both Bernie and Trump came to this place by very different paths. apnu Apr 2018 #38

I finally understand the weather-vane pejorative. LanternWaste Apr 2018 #39

Bernie sides with trump and the devil. Good God so sick of reading this crap kacekwl Apr 2018 #48

I don't see a difference...Amazon is a problem? what does that even mean. And it gives Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #52

Ugh. C'mon Bernie! That's not why Trump is going after Amazon meadowlark5 Apr 2018 #55

What a great idea.....another anti-Bernie thread which democrank Apr 2018 #56

It Is Amazing How Many Bernie Supporters Agree With Trump... TomCADem Apr 2018 #62

Totally dishonest BeyondGeography Apr 2018 #63

Bernie Needs To Stop Flirting With Trump Supporters With These Dog Whistles TomCADem Apr 2018 #65

Seems like he was caught unprepared once again. Ninsianna Apr 2018 #66

No need to clarify BeyondGeography Apr 2018 #67

Except it isn't. Ninsianna Apr 2018 #68

Wrong BeyondGeography Apr 2018 #69

I agree, Bernie was wrong to jump on the Trump bandwagon and single out Amaxon. Ninsianna Apr 2018 #71

Did you even watch the interview? BeyondGeography Apr 2018 #73

Exactly. Bernie should have addressed Trumps obvious R B Garr Apr 2018 #64

No surprise there agueybana79 Apr 2018 #72