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George II

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

Mon Apr 2, 2018, 02:38 PM

Apr 2018

....went on national television and condemned the very company he's deeply involved with (i.e., sells three books through them and has his own "page" on Amazon)

To my knowledge only two people bashed them recently.

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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