2016 Postmortem

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35. Go Bernie!

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OMG I have never felt so emotional and stirred up. MUST SEE [View all] BigBearJohn Feb 2016 OP

Thanks. Very inspirational. Go Bernie! GoneFishin Feb 2016 #1

my sincere honor BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #5

the naysayers will say, "but he can't do anything about it" questionseverything Feb 2016 #46

Proper response? "Not without your vote he can't!" Beartracks Feb 2016 #55

agreed...we still need folks to make calls questionseverything Feb 2016 #57

Great writing! cali Feb 2016 #2

Wonderful post. Thank you so much. democrank Feb 2016 #3

cheers! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #7

K&R..... daleanime Feb 2016 #4

happy days BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #10

I see some empty seats erlewyne Feb 2016 #6

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Feb 2016 #8

Great diary! Why every single person (unless you're mega wealthy) in this country isn't voting for in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #9

hell yes!!! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #11

Hear hear! Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #39

I am so tired of being told to be realistic, dana_b Feb 2016 #42

Why it's so unrealistic SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #114

It's not unrealistic, but the social democracies have Francis Booth Feb 2016 #142

DUrec for post #9 by in_cog_ni_to bvar22 Feb 2016 #64

thank you! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #107

No,no, no, no...I didn't write that! It is a snip from the diary. in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #67

This is wonderful, in_cog_ni_to, but where is it from? senz Feb 2016 #86

From BigBearJohn's OP...THIS thread. Follow his link! in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #95

Thank you! senz Feb 2016 #98

thanks sooooo much for posting this part!! POWERFUL!! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #111

You're welcome! in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #112

Beautiful. H2O Man Feb 2016 #12

But he refuses to tell the truth about race and racism in this country, which supercedes class and Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #13

Bullshit. And for the love of reason, it is not Either/Or cali Feb 2016 #14

Wrong on checking my grammar and wrong on Sanders. He refuses to tell the truth about RACE! Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #16

Are you supporting O'Malley? DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2016 #47

I'm pretty sure he wasn't referring to your grammar. He was saying that he doesn't believe we tblue37 Feb 2016 #65

Yes, we should shoot for both, but that's not the argument that Sanders is putting forth. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #74

I was just pointing out that the other poster wasn't accusing you of a grammar error. nt tblue37 Feb 2016 #87

Oh, o.k., but I made that point. It's not an "either/or" argument. I do understand that. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #89

I take it you are a POC. I wonder why so many who seem not to be are arguing with you. Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #104

Yes it is. JDPriestly Feb 2016 #116

Is this snark? SheenaR Feb 2016 #15

Not a snark! TRUTH! Sanders goes around talking about how economic justice is more important Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #17

Please learn the difference between opinion and "truth" cali Feb 2016 #19

economic justice = racial/social justice wordpix Feb 2016 #22

The only way to end social and racial injustices is to empower the oppressed. Half-Century Man Feb 2016 #23

You seem to have swallowed the propaganda, or are catapulting it. Iggy Knorr Feb 2016 #24

Not lies! Truth! Pure truth! Does not Sanders profess that only through economic justice can racial Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #75

And what do you think should be done to achieve racial harmony? JDPriestly Feb 2016 #117

yes, you swallowed the lie and hopemountain Feb 2016 #126

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well, live and learn. hopemountain Feb 2016 #128

It seems to me that fear is at the root of most racism. Francis Booth Feb 2016 #141

Cool Uponthegears Feb 2016 #34

I think he talks about economic justice more, because it resonates more with most people. Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #51

And that's why he will lose. Black voters have not warmed up to Sanders. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #125

I suppose so... we will see Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #130

Poverty breeds racism-- that is why Bernie's message is critical Fast Walker 52 Feb 2016 #139

Your writing reminds me of George Wallace. He used to tell us that race was more important than jtuck004 Feb 2016 #56

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It's not stickin' to the wall, man navarth Feb 2016 #58

First, I'm very much a girl. Second, what's not sticking to the wall is Bernie Sanders and his Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #79

it's not stickin' to the wall, LADY navarth Feb 2016 #90

The voters will have the last word on what is and what is not sticking. In the meantime, this LADY Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #91

Right on time...the accusations of racism. navarth Feb 2016 #92

she even called me racist hopemountain Feb 2016 #129

I didn't feel any honesty in her posts navarth Feb 2016 #131

so, liberal_stalwart71, who hopemountain Feb 2016 #122

No one for the presidential choice. Down ticket votes only. Can't stand Hillary Clinton. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #123

Well - we agree - I can't 840high Feb 2016 #134

This message was self-deleted by its author TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #33

SPOILER! TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #36

I'm a "spoiler", but Sanders will lose with or without my vote. He'll probably do well here in MD. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #78

I don't blame you for being cynical, but I think it's counterproductive. TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #88

Race, class, and economics are bound together by the same barbed wire of the Capitalist blackspade Feb 2016 #62

^^Truth!^^ freebrew Feb 2016 #63

Nope! LIES!!! Racial discrimination exists in all economic systems! Not just capitalism. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #82

The fastest way to start addressing racial disparity... freebrew Feb 2016 #140

NO!! Black people who have achieved economic parity with whites are STILL harassed and STILL Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #77

That is exactly my point. blackspade Feb 2016 #96

Racism exists in ALL forms of government and in all economic systems---not just capitalism. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #80

Please explain what you mean by nonsense. blackspade Feb 2016 #97

It's absolute NONSENSE that racism is borne out of capitalism! BULLSHIT! Racism is borne Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #119

Socialism is a form of capitalism. blackspade Feb 2016 #120

Just because you don't hear him doesn't mean he isn't telling the truth. nm rhett o rick Feb 2016 #68

Charles Pierce explains how Bernie has always fought for racial justice, including his work on tblue37 Feb 2016 #71

I'm looking for a Bernie Sanders who is forward-thinking on this issue. Economic justice won't stop Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #76

So ablamj Feb 2016 #113

I'm voting for Donna Edwards who is running for the U.S. Senate. Maryland is very liberal on Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #118

So it's safe to assume ablamj Feb 2016 #121

So you will not support any Democratic Party candidate in the primaries or general election? nt TeamPooka Feb 2016 #138

Big hurray for the writer and Bernie! wordpix Feb 2016 #18

What we have done since the Reagan administration is undo all the things that made us great. Half-Century Man Feb 2016 #20

I', SO Nervous! I See HUGE, HUGE CROWDS. ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #21

AMEN!!!!! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #28

I'll be biting my nails to the quick today. stage left Feb 2016 #43

May I use some of your talking points for the next time I get calls from DNC, DCCC, etc? Duval Feb 2016 #25

wish i could take credit but I didnt write this. BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #26

I want Bernie to KICK (not kiss!) serious ass tonight, but this picture is from last August. eggplant Feb 2016 #27

I hope you meant "kick" Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #40

Wow. What a typo. Let me go fix that. n/t eggplant Feb 2016 #69

I made a very similar typo once Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #133

After he kicks it, of course. stage left Feb 2016 #45

Wow. What a typo. Let me go fix that. n/t eggplant Feb 2016 #70

It's felt like 35 straight years of Reaganism merkins Feb 2016 #29

K&R - I'm with you BigBear, you and I and millions & millions ..We the People shall overcome. nt 99th_Monkey Feb 2016 #30

major goosebumps BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #103

Something is happening in America, monicaangela Feb 2016 #31

the whole world is watching olddots Feb 2016 #32

Go Bernie! SoapBox Feb 2016 #35

K & R ! TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #37

OMG....wOW!!! avaistheone1 Feb 2016 #38

We have a chance to win. Hillary is "not" a done deal. TexasMommaWithAHat Feb 2016 #41

Not by a long shot. cui bono Feb 2016 #66

Holy shit! And not a basketball in sight either. valerief Feb 2016 #44

"9the bonfires of the Beltway and the Four Horsemen of Triangulation saddle up" hedda_foil Feb 2016 #48

Yes indeed, the times, they are a changin' Oilwellian Feb 2016 #49

K&R vkkv Feb 2016 #50

Let's tell the truth, finally! creatives4innovation Feb 2016 #52

thanks for the reminder.... mike_c Feb 2016 #53

If he's not willing to FIX the crimes of Wall Street, why is he TALKING about them? jmowreader Feb 2016 #54

Armando is a ballerina! Fawke Em Feb 2016 #59

K&R! blackspade Feb 2016 #60

What a crowd! And the polls are saying the race is close, why? So they can steal it easier! Vote Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #61

K&R Matt_R Feb 2016 #72

K&R ! Go Bernie! myrna minx Feb 2016 #73

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Feb 2016 #81

YOU TOO BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #83

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #84

my pleasure Unc! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #109

I really think Bernie will be our next president! B Calm Feb 2016 #85

From your mouth to God's ears! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #105

One day every four years I wish I lived in Iowa. postulater Feb 2016 #93

K&R Paka Feb 2016 #94

K&R - what wonderful things you're doing, BigBearJohn! senz Feb 2016 #99

you are too sweet ... thank you!! BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #101

There is a growing market for truth. hifiguy Feb 2016 #100

Love that huge FEEL THE BERN sign! Odin2005 Feb 2016 #102

Awesome! Agony Feb 2016 #106

YOU TOO BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #108

"Ain't no stopping us now"... humbled_opinion Feb 2016 #110

WOW! Raster Feb 2016 #115

Wow, look at that crowd! livingonearth Feb 2016 #132

Thank you. Well said. StrictlyRockers Feb 2016 #135

WOW! He's going to wipe Hillary out in Iowa! BeatleBoot Feb 2016 #136

Wait... Nate Silver said Hillary would win by 80%... BigBearJohn Feb 2016 #137