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Cha

(319,244 posts) Sat Apr 9, 2016, 01:10 AM Apr 2016

BS gets Backlash in Comment from a former fan in the NYT [View all]

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Excellent comment on why this former supporter is switching to Hillary!

Alan Kestrel ‎‎@AlanKestrel750
This is the top comment on Paul Krugman's article today.
7:22 AM - 8 Apr 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/04/08/chat-away-808/#comments

Jeffrey Wright
✔ ‎‎@jfreewright
Bernie doesn't have time away from campaigning to release tax returns but has time to skip to a Vatican conference. Yeah, no politics in it.
10:54 AM - 8 Apr 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/04/08/a-tweet-or-two-347/

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BS gets Backlash in Comment from a former fan in the NYT [View all] Cha Apr 2016 OP

K & R Iliyah Apr 2016 #1

The last sentence is key, Iliyah.. "Shame on you, Bernie. Stand on your own. There's no need to Cha Apr 2016 #3

It's actually part of his stump speech now. Control-Z Apr 2016 #40

"Either you believe in your vision ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #2

That's just what I wrote to Iliyah, Nance.. that last sentence is key. So well put by the former Cha Apr 2016 #4

"Stand on your own" sheshe2 Apr 2016 #5

Such an awesome comment from a former berni supporter.. This isn't the only supporter Cha Apr 2016 #6

Wowza. Kick and Rec. Hekate Apr 2016 #7

Excellent comment on why a former bernie supporter is switching to Hillary! Cha Apr 2016 #8

Kick~ Cha Apr 2016 #9

KIck good post!!! Iamaartist Apr 2016 #12

I thought it was an excellent comment to Paul Krugman.. I wanted Cha Apr 2016 #13

There is a whole slew of such posts, it's no wonder so many synergie Apr 2016 #10

I looked for the cover, snyngerie.. is this what you meant? Cha Apr 2016 #15

I love the "backfiring" word play pandr32 Apr 2016 #21

Well said... sarae Apr 2016 #23

Indeed! pandr32 Apr 2016 #25

Yes! And, if anyone has asked for his karma to be backfiring it's bernie sanders. Cha Apr 2016 #24

We have to hold the media accountable pandr32 Apr 2016 #26

I've been doing that for 14 years.. they've only gotten worse.. and then along comes the NYDN Cha Apr 2016 #28

Me too! pandr32 Apr 2016 #29

"It reeks of Republicanism brer cat Apr 2016 #11

Isn't Greg Howard's rant against bernie.. soooo good?! I can't wait until there are only reasonable Cha Apr 2016 #16

So well said! And am sure he is representing a whole bunch of others! Her Sister Apr 2016 #14

Yes, Greg Howard said it Magnificently.. I'd like to Thank him! Cha Apr 2016 #22

K n R misterhighwasted Apr 2016 #17

Did you think Greg Howard got sander's number or what!? Cha Apr 2016 #32

This guy got it right! Haveadream Apr 2016 #18

I share his sentiments, too, Haveadream.. as a Hillary Supporter.. Cha Apr 2016 #33

K&R mcar Apr 2016 #19

Excellent job from Greg Howard, eh, mcar?! Cha Apr 2016 #34

Especially good point by Jeff Wright, on taxes. n/t MBS Apr 2016 #20

Yes, I thought that was an excellent Tweet of Jeffrey Wright's, MBS Cha Apr 2016 #35

I'm sure there are many more that feel the same. redstateblues Apr 2016 #27

We've been getting reports as such, redstatebluesk! Cha Apr 2016 #38

Maybe his wife can do the taxes on the way to Rome dlwickham Apr 2016 #30

Ding! Exaclty.. he can take time out for PR conference in Rome.. saying he was going to "meet Cha Apr 2016 #41

K&R SharonClark Apr 2016 #31

Mahalo, SharonClark! Cha Apr 2016 #42

K&R and THANK YOU! NastyRiffraff Apr 2016 #36

K&R DesertRat Apr 2016 #37

KnR! Kath1 Apr 2016 #39