2016 Postmortem

Empowerer

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121. There's a big difference between creating "alliances" as a Senator and populating

Fri Jan 15, 2016, 02:45 PM

Jan 2016

a branch of government as President of the United States. and since I doubt that he's going to appoint most of the people you list to work in his Administration, and even if he does, he'll still have another few thosand posts to fill, my point still stands.

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Sanders Supporters:If he wins don't be surprised when he surrounds himself with people you despise [View all] Empowerer Jan 2016 OP

The same can probably be said for any winning politician. forest444 Jan 2016 #1

Or vote against a bill because of rural?!?! Sanders already has done that... uponit7771 Jan 2016 #6

Who, exactly, do you think you are "schooling," here? Scootaloo Jan 2016 #2

I'm at least as "entitled" to speak my mind as you are to demand I provide you my bona fides ... Empowerer Jan 2016 #10

Sure. I'm just saying it's incredibly arrogant and presumptuous. Scootaloo Jan 2016 #11

I'm not a "dude." Empowerer Jan 2016 #20

i'm tired of being chided by nobodies who imagine themselves in a position to talk down to me Scootaloo Jan 2016 #23

It sounds like you have some personal issues that have nothing to do with me Empowerer Jan 2016 #25

Pssst. Puglover Jan 2016 #125

Sounds like you think Bernie is going to win then Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #142

I don't think he's necessarily going to win. I just don't think he's not going to win. Empowerer Jan 2016 #143

Just posted about this on another thread seconds ago that out of the millions of people uponit7771 Jan 2016 #3

She did her best to earn it. ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2016 #70

Oh, goodie, chervilant Jan 2016 #4

We saw Obama do that, agreed. But Bernie is different in one big important way 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #5

If it comes to coalition Sanders isn't doing to we'll right now... Not to many people who've been uponit7771 Jan 2016 #14

You know as well as I do that Hillary had most of those 'endorsements' before 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #22

Couple of points uponit7771 Jan 2016 #32

Fair enough. We shall see what we shall see. 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #38

Sanders is closing but not surpassed Clinton... The closing was expected... Surpassing her in sc isn uponit7771 Jan 2016 #39

Hey! madokie Jan 2016 #49

If Trump is selected as GOP candidate Donald Duck can win the election, he's a hateful bastard... uponit7771 Jan 2016 #144

I will simply point you to this post madokie Jan 2016 #146

Exposing the truth from the presidential pulpit will be his biggest early value lostnfound Jan 2016 #108

No he wont, where in the world are people getting this from?!!? They hate, that's what lures them uponit7771 Jan 2016 #145

So the crooks and sell out crowd aren't endorsing him.. Thank God! n/t Skwmom Jan 2016 #43

That is good to know huh madokie Jan 2016 #50

I don't see him going there Mnpaul Jan 2016 #64

True, but not too many establishment DNC congress people lined up for Obama, either. ancianita Jan 2016 #73

Meh... nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #7

rust never sleeps.... think Jan 2016 #8

Different is different mikehiggins Jan 2016 #9

I'm not saying he "HAS" to hire people who've "screwed the pooch" Empowerer Jan 2016 #17

How do you know all of this I ask madokie Jan 2016 #51

In spite of your words, are you not, in fact, reading Bernie's mind? Oh, and in addition libdem4life Jan 2016 #134

People know there's a different way but not a purist one that Sanders himself derides Clinton for.. uponit7771 Jan 2016 #24

Bernie is not different. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #12

Who are you? And why are you here? think Jan 2016 #13

I support Hillary. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #15

All you do is denigrate the left. Are you right? think Jan 2016 #16

He doesn't denigrate anyone. He knows bernie can't win. leftofcool Jan 2016 #63

"The professional left." "The regressive left." "The left flank." think Jan 2016 #80

He doesn't "know' any such thing and neither do you. whathehell Jan 2016 #102

First "professional left," now "regressive left." Scootaloo Jan 2016 #28

Wait a minute! I thought Clinton was the Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #44

She's also your Croatian great-aunt. Or... something, maybe it gets lost in the shaky translation Scootaloo Jan 2016 #46

+1, that's been noted over and over again on GDP that Sanders just picked different vises... uponit7771 Jan 2016 #19

Wow! Somebody has been upset at "the left flank" for a long, long time. stone space Jan 2016 #26

The left flank got their way in 2008? Mnpaul Jan 2016 #68

You got your pony of choice, Obama. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #118

Right of center Obama was too progessive for you, eh? LondonReign2 Jan 2016 #132

My pony of choice? Mnpaul Jan 2016 #137

Rah for the Right Flank! LondonReign2 Jan 2016 #131

Dude, Obama an Clinton both ran as center right Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #140

Hahaha, draa Jan 2016 #18

Whatever Empowerer Jan 2016 #21

Those corporate "sharp minds" have done wonders for this country and its people. Skwmom Jan 2016 #27

Those politicians who have debts to pay to donors do that. Cleita Jan 2016 #29

That has nothing to do with it Empowerer Jan 2016 #31

There will always be TPTB think Jan 2016 #36

I doubt it. I seem to like what he does. Cleita Jan 2016 #114

I've given to him 4 or 5 times now madokie Jan 2016 #52

So do I. Cleita Jan 2016 #113

His cabinet won't be center right appointments. joshcryer Jan 2016 #30

I don't believe this for a second... The purist will be disappointed uponit7771 Jan 2016 #34

I'm wasn't talking about their politics Empowerer Jan 2016 #37

kick Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #33

I figure as long as he doesnt appoint you, I'm good with whoever he picks. He it trustworthy, litlbilly Jan 2016 #35

Thanks, Professor. Gee, but you're smart! n/t bvf Jan 2016 #40

Well Hillary already has done this and they are her biggest donors. Kalidurga Jan 2016 #41

Two things come through loud and clear in your OP. senz Jan 2016 #42

Thanks for the advice. Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #45

The grapes, they are sour Fumesucker Jan 2016 #47

OMG she's consorting with evil personified, America's Dr. Strangelove. Zen Democrat Jan 2016 #104

For the most part madokie Jan 2016 #48

I suspect it's safe to say he's not going to give Debbie Wasserman Schultz a job. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #53

I'll take my chances. GoneFishin Jan 2016 #54

Dear sir or Madam DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #55

You seem to be pulling some punches, and contempt of those people for the process was just the start nolabels Jan 2016 #107

admittedly I was trying to make the stew DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #124

Unlikely that he'll suddenly change. He's represented me for almost 3 decades cali Jan 2016 #56

Hillary has already surrounded herself, IMO, with people I don't like. djean111 Jan 2016 #57

Just so we're clear EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #58

And nothing WILL get done until Congress is reconfigured. randome Jan 2016 #69

Wellllll EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #72

In other news.... Cats meow. MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #59

I'm pretty sure I won't be surprised when Hillary surrounds herself with people I despise. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #60

Hilariously, that seems to be presented as a "plus" here. bwahahaha! djean111 Jan 2016 #61

I don't care if he has some rich people in his administration. Vattel Jan 2016 #62

I believe you are confusing him with Democrats mmonk Jan 2016 #65

Your concern is noted. 99Forever Jan 2016 #66

I'm sure that HRC would surround herself with people that absolutely love the 99% hobbit709 Jan 2016 #67

This isn't about Hillary Clinton Empowerer Jan 2016 #78

You are really soundind desperate! nt Logical Jan 2016 #85

Only to someone not paying attention Empowerer Jan 2016 #87

Lol, it is always some BS bogus reason why Hillary needs to win, we are not that stupid! Nt Logical Jan 2016 #90

Who said anything about "Hillary needs to win?" I certainly didn't Empowerer Jan 2016 #96

Your posting history is clear! Like i said, nice try! Nt Logical Jan 2016 #99

Apparently, you think that I'm as narrow-minded as you seem to be Empowerer Jan 2016 #100

Ignore you? No way, need to keep an eye on you. Nt Logical Jan 2016 #111

You need to "keep an eye on" me? Empowerer Jan 2016 #112

This is where Hillary Clinton fails in campaigns CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #88

Good Lord Empowerer Jan 2016 #89

Lol, nothing to do with hillary! Classic. Nt Logical Jan 2016 #91

Only for folks like you who are so obsessed with her that you find it impossible Empowerer Jan 2016 #92

I read your other hillary posts, nice try, you are a Hillary fan! nt Logical Jan 2016 #98

Probably, but Bernie's in an experienced position to set the course of use of their expertise. ancianita Jan 2016 #71

You are right about Congress Empowerer Jan 2016 #76

Totally with you. Progs withdrew just as Koch types started buying up state governments. ALEC ancianita Jan 2016 #103

There are expertsd and there are experts Armstead Jan 2016 #74

Seems there might have been a deal struck... NCTraveler Jan 2016 #75

Well, I guess it will have to be a surprise for us. Vinca Jan 2016 #77

This isn't about Hillary Clinton Empowerer Jan 2016 #79

Is this really going to be the new narrative? CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #81

It's not a "narrative" - it's a point of view Empowerer Jan 2016 #86

It's a "narrative" all right... CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #97

No - you just seem to think that anyone who doesn't plaster Sanders gifs all over their posts and Empowerer Jan 2016 #101

My suggestion for their next narrative jeff47 Jan 2016 #109

The fact is the best any of us can hope for... vi5 Jan 2016 #82

Well, this is an interesting development. LWolf Jan 2016 #83

Lol, a new attempt from hillary fans to change our minds! nt Logical Jan 2016 #84

Sounds like the goalposts are already being moved - bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #93

As long as they are implementing his policies, so be it. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #94

Research this posters hillary posts, totally a hillary supporter. Nice try! nt Logical Jan 2016 #95

It was obvious the op was from the status quo is inevitable post. JRLeft Jan 2016 #110

Thank you for your concern. LOL! merrily Jan 2016 #105

You're welcome Empowerer Jan 2016 #120

Bernie will probally appoint some who supported clinton over him Robbins Jan 2016 #106

Glad most saw this post for what it was, a backass way to attack bernie. Nt Logical Jan 2016 #115

How do you read my OP as an attack on Sanders, "backass" or otherwise? n/t Empowerer Jan 2016 #116

Please list the people President Sanders will ... 99Forever Jan 2016 #117

What are you basing your many prognostications upon? Tea leaves? Tarot Cards? Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #119

There's a big difference between creating "alliances" as a Senator and populating Empowerer Jan 2016 #121

That is not responsive to my questions, it's just more of you saying things you believe based Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #122

The belief that the rich and powerful have the "keenest minds" is America's problem DemocraticWing Jan 2016 #123

Excellent advice that falls on deaf ears with his loudest supporters. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #126

I didn't kiss Sanders' ring or arse, so my OP was, by definition, an attack on him Empowerer Jan 2016 #135

Sad but true. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #139

Your concern is duly noted. Goblinmonger Jan 2016 #127

But there will not be as many HassleCat Jan 2016 #128

"Vote for my candidate..." Tien1985 Jan 2016 #129

Complete and utter bullshit. Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #130

Sure he is. But methinks thy 'friendly advice' has ye olde ulterior motive. PatrickforO Jan 2016 #133

Right, because the folks who don't support Bernie have been so right about Bernie up to now. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #136

So now they have moved on to worrying about Sander's appointments Mnpaul Jan 2016 #138

no names? just "people"? Ooooo. Bad attempt at fearmongering. nt TeamPooka Jan 2016 #141