2016 Postmortem

Billsmile

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158. All Road Back To Rome....

Reply to NCTraveler (Original post)

Fri Feb 5, 2016, 07:34 PM

Feb 2016

And all of our problems lead back to vast wealth inequality.

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Bernie Sanders Literally Only Cares About Wealth Inequality [View all] NCTraveler Jan 2016 OP

Smear, spin, twist. Repeat. Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #1

I agree this has been discussed here. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #14

Bernie has proven he cares about institutional racism as much as, if not more than HRC. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #130

+1 daleanime Jan 2016 #135

Bernie Sanders at least stands for something other than more of the same mhatrw Jan 2016 #141

. Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #39

He has said that the most important issue for him is Publicly Funded Elections, getting the Dustlawyer Jan 2016 #46

He's also said that "Climate Change is the single greatest threat facing our planet" Matariki Jan 2016 #144

Geez Betty Karlson, how dare you attempt to make it personal. Bubzer Jan 2016 #63

Today's bit of satire was wonderful - many thanks to LOL! eom Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #102

Yep. Even the maggots are done with that one. GoneFishin Jan 2016 #126

There's more to being president of the US than that ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #2

The "global leadership position" mindset nyabingi Jan 2016 #44

That's not what I said. But what I *do* believe is ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #57

Bull crap tazkcmo Jan 2016 #69

I trust Hillary more than any other candidate. She's more qualified than any other candidate. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #78

Wow. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #84

I trust Hillary more than any other candidate. She's got my votes. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #90

"hate" tazkcmo Jan 2016 #93

Look around, it's pretty obvious. Your meaning and intent was clear to me. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #97

Using that logic, Trump must be the best floriduck Jan 2016 #105

You're trying too hard. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #109

It's kind of like high school where the shallow kids seemed to like kids just for being popular... cascadiance Jan 2016 #121

Believe me, I'm not trying to pick a fight or... tex-wyo-dem Jan 2016 #110

Well ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #112

Libya's 'No-Fly Zone' was led by France not Hillary BlueStateLib Jan 2016 #113

Hillary does indeed have experience on the international nyabingi Jan 2016 #98

Yes, voters are important. It appears to me that Hillary has prohibitively more support from them... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #100

Yep, people share her opinions angrychair Jan 2016 #104

So, you should vote based on the things that are most important to you. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #106

I get you are trying to stick to your point angrychair Jan 2016 #114

Thank you for your response. I do not see the world the same way that you do. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #120

+1! tecelote Jan 2016 #151

Who else better to run a global Kleptocracy Fuddnik Jan 2016 #53

You just described Dick Cheney. Dawgs Jan 2016 #54

I disagree with you. And ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #60

Then why not tell us about her good ideas. Dawgs Jan 2016 #66

Unfortunately for the other candidates, they're not Obama. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #83

I'm sorry but I don't understand how any sane person can trust Hillary. Dawgs Jan 2016 #94

Oh, how charming. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #101

. Perogie Jan 2016 #85

I'm wide awake and raring-to-go! :-) NurseJackie Jan 2016 #103

You're doing great so far. Keep it up. oasis Jan 2016 #125

"global leadership" is a right-wing concept. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #134

It's a neocon concept. Sad to see Democrats pushing it. senz Jan 2016 #138

Then why is he on the record being pro gay rights since the 70's? Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #3

Really? He ONLY cares about money? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #4

What some/many/most?of these 'folks' also do not understand pangaia Jan 2016 #27

Must be their privilege. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #28

Yes they are. That's why I'm voting for Hillary. Laser102 Jan 2016 #89

When has Hillary ever gone without anything? Kentonio Jan 2016 #153

The most basic problem we face is the loss of our democratic powers or Constitutional powers. rhett o rick Jan 2016 #45

You know how Jews are. It's all about the money for them. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #62

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #65

Great Catch... Wow !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #77

True...and Bernie doesn't understand the current cause of wealth inequality! Sancho Jan 2016 #5

Very well stated. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #16

Yeah, the intrepid chervilant Jan 2016 #41

I see you are not familiar with her plan to regulate Wall Street. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #47

Wrong, but nice try. n/t chervilant Jan 2016 #49

I am right, she has the better plan to regulate so much Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #55

... chervilant Jan 2016 #124

Bernie is responsible for the financial crises in 2008? Have you been taking notes from lewbely3? Bubzer Jan 2016 #71

Listening to Thom Hartmann's Brunch With Bernie segment Ilsa Jan 2016 #35

I've listened to Bernie on Thom Hartmann for many years... Sancho Jan 2016 #48

You're staring so hard at the trees you've convinced yourself there is no forest. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #72

I'm just reading and listening to the experts that I respect... Sancho Jan 2016 #95

Then Hillary should make him the head of the Federal Reserve baldguy Jan 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #73

Hatred like that will make you crazy. baldguy Jan 2016 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #80

Yes, and Clinton's only interest is war. It is so easy to lie, isn't it? Vattel Jan 2016 #7

Or you could say since all she does is collect millions for speeches she only cares about money too. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #9

Good point, I will say that her love of war is part of her plan to make more money for herself. Vattel Jan 2016 #11

I think you're on to something, Vattel. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #12

You should have seen the hell I caught in another thread for twisting shit notadmblnd Jan 2016 #31

Oh I believe it. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #32

I really cheered when Bernie laid the heavy lumber on Alan Greenspan about his reckless policies.. Akamai Jan 2016 #86

And protecting guns and the gun industry. nt LexVegas Jan 2016 #8

He does seem to have tunnel vision at times. Alfresco Jan 2016 #10

That's all HRH cares about as well. Cassiopeia Jan 2016 #13

Really? democrank Jan 2016 #15

Bernie fighting for veterans: beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #17

You can interview me. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #76

... Nyan Jan 2016 #88

Hope you`re doing better, tazkcmo. democrank Jan 2016 #119

Thank you for your kind words. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #129

If not for all the other things he has done. mmonk Jan 2016 #18

When he is on the talk shows every question he floats back to Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #19

maybe because income inequality is at the root of so many of our problems! Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #21

Maybe because Sanders is limited to few issues. Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #29

So right. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #79

well, it's probably the single most important issue that he can address as a president Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #20

ONLY. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2016 #22

was my reaction too tk2kewl Jan 2016 #38

Wealth Inequality is at the root of any number of problems facing the USA... MattSh Jan 2016 #23

You guys could at least display some creativity with these attacks. marmar Jan 2016 #24

K&R! stonecutter357 Jan 2016 #25

And gay rights. And veterans. And family leave. And climate change. And healthcare. And ... Scuba Jan 2016 #26

How fabulously unobservant. AllyCat Jan 2016 #30

Sanders truly is one dimensional Gman Jan 2016 #33

Bernie has never been weak on race relations. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #133

False. And Hillary's vaunted experience in foreign policy is one of the best reasons not cali Jan 2016 #147

Big False. Hilary's foreign policy experience is one of the best reasons Gman Jan 2016 #149

"Literally" tk2kewl Jan 2016 #34

Ah, again with this trope that a Jewish son of genocide survivors only cares about money. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #36

Since the op was lecturing people on verbiage yesterday you think she'd realize how that sounds. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #42

Remember it is sexist to say 'shouting' but not antisemitic to say Bernie only cares about money. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #58

It's sexist to call Hillary a "chicken" too. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #59

This is not about religion. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #67

It's about money. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #81

And women's groups, unions, civil rights groups, etc. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #82

What is it about? Ken Burch Jan 2016 #132

I'm not saying it is about his religion but about your bias and underlying prejudices. Got that? Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #156

I got it. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #157

Gosh...well thats it then. I guess we better all go run to Hillary Katashi_itto Jan 2016 #37

Is this the new-old talking point being recycled due to lack of valid criticism of Bernie? U of M Dem Jan 2016 #40

Wrong. Having been to town meetings of his over the years cali Jan 2016 #43

The attempt to ridicule Sen Sanders for wanting to reverse the great rhett o rick Jan 2016 #50

Of the two candidates only one has expended energies to amass great wealth. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #51

As Warren Buffet said there is a class war and his class won Cary Jan 2016 #52

Right, because that's all that Jewish men care about? Dawgs Jan 2016 #56

BOOM! Got right to it! Buzz Clik Jan 2016 #64

This Gutman? Buzz Clik Jan 2016 #61

He certainly has richie rich quivering like a chihuahua nerve ball. Who gives a crap what stupid lonestarnot Jan 2016 #68

From this thread we'll see if some people are consistent. Jim Lane Jan 2016 #70

If you're waiting for consistency from Clinton supporters on DU jeff47 Jan 2016 #92

Most people vote their wallets. Hiraeth Jan 2016 #74

This board is no place for anti-Semitic smears shawn703 Jan 2016 #87

I agree with that sentiment. (I must have overlooked the anti-Semitic smear. Can you point it out?) NurseJackie Jan 2016 #91

Need an umbrella for the torrent of bullshit raining down today Doctor_J Jan 2016 #96

And hip waders cause the shit's getting deep Autumn Jan 2016 #107

he has a long record of fighting for a variety of causes restorefreedom Jan 2016 #99

His only friend Senator Jim Inhofe R. 81yrs old.... Historic NY Jan 2016 #108

It only seems that way because he's the only candidate who cares at all. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2016 #111

I came to that conclusion when I first learned of his record on Gun Control... Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #115

Yes, he got a D- score from the NRA. senz Jan 2016 #136

The NRA is shit. He voted against the Brady Bill and to immunize Gun manufacturers from law suites. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #145

FALSE. He said waiting periods should be set at the state level. senz Jan 2016 #146

His votes are a matter of pubic record. So your statement on his votes is FALSE! Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #148

Yes, his votes are a matter of public record. And if you'd look at them senz Jan 2016 #150

I told the truth about Sandrsl's stand on gun control. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #152

Wealth inequality does trickledown damage. nt valerief Jan 2016 #116

Wealth inequality Bjornsdotter Jan 2016 #117

Sanders has not expanded his base of supporters Gothmog Jan 2016 #118

Not true, NCTraveler, not true. senz Jan 2016 #122

Sanders said the biggest national security threat is CLIMATE CHANGE. senz Jan 2016 #123

I have not gotten the impression that facts are all that important to some. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #128

Nonsense Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #127

You say that like it would be a bad thing if it was true. Kalidurga Jan 2016 #131

But it's not true, and I believe the OP knows that. senz Jan 2016 #137

anyone who has listened to Bernie or has read the many many posts about Bernie's advocacy positions Kalidurga Jan 2016 #139

Indeed, with emphasis on "deliberately." senz Jan 2016 #140

I hope they have other ways to promote their candidate Kalidurga Jan 2016 #142

Sandra Bland's mother says Differently JI7 Jan 2016 #143

Bernie is the definition of class. Eom Karma13612 Jan 2016 #155

and this is a problem because..? hedgehog Jan 2016 #154

All Road Back To Rome.... Billsmile Feb 2016 #158