Bernie Sanders just confirmed every negative thing I’ve ever written about him

[Koinos]

36. I completely agree with you.

Martin O'Malley was all about optimism about the future of the country, building on the success of Obama, inclusiveness, refusal to hate anyone (including Republicans), the dignity of each and every human being, devotion to the common good, and unswerving loyalty to the Democratic party. But, as I remember, one Sanders supporter said that O'Malley is just not angry enough. And another criticized him for not using the word "oligarchy," even though O'Malley spoke early and often about the few very wealthy persons who attempt to control everything. I regarded O'Malley as younger, but more mature and politically savvy than Sanders. But he entered late, had little name recognition, and almost no money with which to buy name recognition. At present, he is dedicating himself to environmental causes and voter education; and his band is playing a few gigs. And you are right: O'Malley would have worked hard to support down-ticket races. In fact, he is starting to do some of that irregardless. He gave 100% of his support to Clinton in 2008, and he gave 100% of his support to Obama when he became the nominee.

If it walks like a Democrat and talks like a Democrat and acts like a Democrat, it most probably is a Democrat. Sanders is not and never has been a Democrat. He is a goose who hangs out with ducks only when it is convenient, but not for their sake.