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Orrex

(63,084 posts)
45. I appreciate that answer. Thank you.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 07:39 PM
Jun 2016

FWIW I sensed a bit of the same, and after a while it gave the impression (right or wrong) that he might not have answers for the problems that he identified.

I believe that he still has a lot to say on the matter, though, so I hope that he keeps talking!

An assist, that's putting it mildly. chapdrum Jun 2016 #1
^ BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #7
Brian Williams...gag me hibbing Jun 2016 #9
Williams: "Bernie Failed to Connect." McKim Jun 2016 #17
I Went To An Event With 20,000 People In Key Arena scottie55 Jun 2016 #39
I went to the polls with several million other voters, which is where it counts in the end Hekate Jun 2016 #70
The Dirty Trick in California was The Media "Calling it for Hillary"... bvar22 Jun 2016 #83
Yep. mmonk Jun 2016 #48
I wouldn't call raucous support a bad thing. Would you? Nitram Jun 2016 #65
I don't know. merrily Jun 2016 #77
Not the original, but this is what I feel like singing sometimes around here. Hoyt Jun 2016 #2
"I see. Well, in that case...." johnp3907 Jun 2016 #3
Bernie fought the good fight Politicub Jun 2016 #4
Thank you. mmonk Jun 2016 #49
I hope we hear more from Bernie Politicub Jun 2016 #54
Bernie lost because he did not get enough votes. iandhr Jun 2016 #5
That's very true. It's not that less people wanted him as president but somehow, as if by magic rhett o rick Jun 2016 #10
Can you think of anything that Sanders might have done better? Orrex Jun 2016 #18
Seen this? proverbialwisdom Jun 2016 #22
I'm not sure that that's actually a drop Orrex Jun 2016 #26
I'm not making any claims whatsoever beyond noting the oddness of the stats. (nt) proverbialwisdom Jun 2016 #28
Well, ok. Orrex Jun 2016 #32
Not at all, it's "big data" the Sanders campaign professionals should examine and understand. (nt) proverbialwisdom Jun 2016 #34
I read the tweet to mean... WaitWut Jun 2016 #36
You got it! FailureToCommunicate Jun 2016 #44
Ah. I see. Orrex Jun 2016 #46
Yes. Better organization. Understanding the rules of each state and what was required. Then again Laser102 Jun 2016 #63
anti-Trump sentiment Skittles Jun 2016 #29
I have an opinion Auggie Jun 2016 #33
I appreciate that answer. Thank you. Orrex Jun 2016 #45
Having more people step up on the national stage would help Auggie Jun 2016 #50
Senator Sanders liberal from boston Jun 2016 #69
You missed my point. I was referring to the national stage of presidential primary debates. Auggie Jun 2016 #73
as a communication expert NJCher Jun 2016 #74
I disagree. He needed more. Auggie Jun 2016 #79
As long as you're asking, Orrex... calimary Jun 2016 #75
Thanks for that perspective. Orrex Jun 2016 #76
Live in an alternative universe where the media would actually give equal time to the front runners? robbob Jun 2016 #81
NPR has done a lousy job this entire cycle, yes. Orrex Jun 2016 #82
Not getting enough votes is not magic. Nitram Jun 2016 #66
No magic at all. Less people DID want him as president. Lord Magus Jun 2016 #85
I'm thinking more like: kcdoug1 Jun 2016 #6
"Progressives" - making excuses since Henry Wallace in 1948 wyldwolf Jun 2016 #8
SO HARD....OH SO HARD!! Jack Bone Jun 2016 #25
Ah, look at that. MisterFred Jun 2016 #31
Help Of Corporate Media? JGug1 Jun 2016 #11
The media helped big time. The only thing major about the dem party is its level of desmiller Jun 2016 #12
what a shitty reply Skittles Jun 2016 #30
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #35
naughty list Skittles Jun 2016 #38
Are you? The way I see it, you're just picking a fight. atomingai Jun 2016 #51
none of you folk are fooling me Skittles Jun 2016 #59
You're obviously foolproof. Nitram Jun 2016 #67
I prefer "Island of Misfit Toys" Major Nikon Jun 2016 #72
Got a shittier one. chapdrum Jun 2016 #40
WHY DO YOU THINK I AM A HILLARY VOTER? Skittles Jun 2016 #60
You must have been watching on MARS ! penndragon69 Jun 2016 #14
google is our friend for sure stupidicus Jun 2016 #16
Sanders was everywhere, on TV, etc. Don't know where these people have been. Hoyt Jun 2016 #24
Clinton being the first woman to win a presidential nomination sulphurdunn Jun 2016 #15
Amen! afertal Jun 2016 #27
I also believe that your post and the previous post are gloating. Oldtimeralso Jun 2016 #19
Enjoy Watching The Coming Wars McKim Jun 2016 #20
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #13
I'm looking forward to their excuse-making throughout her presidency stupidicus Jun 2016 #21
Feel the Bern! StrictlyRockers Jun 2016 #23
Baloney! MarianJack Jun 2016 #37
Your reply, that is. chapdrum Jun 2016 #41
Oh, I can't wait for the 16th MarianJack Jun 2016 #58
Time, quite frankly, isn't on the Rolling Stones' side anymore. MADem Jun 2016 #42
"If the media is "in the tank" for anyone, chapdrum Jun 2016 #43
You will not last long here if you continue to toss insults like that. MADem Jun 2016 #47
Not intended as an insult. chapdrum Jun 2016 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author bobopa Jun 2016 #57
Thanks for all the replies both pro and con. mmonk Jun 2016 #52
The Stones were never the same after Bill Wyman left Ishoutandscream2 Jun 2016 #55
Ditto Taylor's departure. chapdrum Jun 2016 #56
Yes, excellent point Ishoutandscream2 Jun 2016 #61
Rec'd, but time is not on our side dreamnightwind Jun 2016 #62
Ah, the joys of victimhood and martyrdom. Nitram Jun 2016 #64
Time is on no one's side. davidthegnome Jun 2016 #68
Excellent post, David! Raster Jun 2016 #71
Bernie had some inherent flaws as a candidate that lexington filly Jun 2016 #78
I do agree: Right person *perhaps* at the wrong time of his life... Raster Jun 2016 #80
Interactive Map - Clinton or Sanders: Who did your L.A. neighborhood choose? proverbialwisdom Jun 2016 #84
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