2016 Postmortem

DanTex

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50. Actually, you are attributing dishonesty without anything to back it up.

Reply to Human101948 (Reply #47)

Thu Mar 17, 2016, 09:34 AM

Mar 2016

This simple, obvious explanation, is that she made a mistake. People mistakenly recall things all the time, especially from a decade ago.

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Bernie tells the biggest lie so far this primary campaign. [View all] DanTex Mar 2016 OP

Needs to raise more money I guess. nt LexVegas Mar 2016 #1

Yes, according to the article itwas said during "a fundraising solicitation"... riversedge Mar 2016 #26

To keep the money flowing? NurseJackie Mar 2016 #2

Honestly,no campaign would do any different. sufrommich Mar 2016 #3

Thank you Armstead Mar 2016 #8

Agreed rock Mar 2016 #14

Not with those granite features of yours. Sorry. randome Mar 2016 #23

Maybe he could pretend to be abducted and Tad could send out email kidnap notes... Walk away Mar 2016 #60

Yes I expect any other would do the same. JMHO DawgHouse Mar 2016 #137

Yep. This. Beartracks Mar 2016 #176

Bernie is a viable candidate, there is no lie. He is on track to continue to gain delegates. Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #4

I remain on track to becoming a Billionaire nt firebrand80 Mar 2016 #9

Good, donate to Bernie. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #15

And no one can disprove that. Best of luck to you in your goal on Saint Pat's day and always. merrily Mar 2016 #27

Exactly, I can use as loose a definition of "on track" as I want nt firebrand80 Mar 2016 #30

The Third Way will give you that hope...n/t tokenlib Mar 2016 #152

Hillary was behind by 90 delegates in 08 not 330. Please don't Happenstance24 Mar 2016 #10

He has no obligation to drop out and he remains viable. There is no lie. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #13

He doesn't have to drop out but he isn't remotely viable barring a miracle. -nt Happenstance24 Mar 2016 #16

According to you. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #17

And math. And facts. And reality. And Bernie's own team going after her pledged and super ds -nt Happenstance24 Mar 2016 #19

The OP's claim is bullshit, there is NO biggest lie. That is what I take issue with, Bernie Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #20

His winning is not mathematically impossible. merrily Mar 2016 #29

Exactly. That sums it up very well. (nt) PotatoChip Mar 2016 #57

"We are on track to avoid becoming statistically irrelevant and mathematically possible!!!" LanternWaste Mar 2016 #156

If Bernie and his followers want to Die the Death of a Thousand Cuts.... Walk away Mar 2016 #70

or every dollar is an affirmation of Bernie's message floppyboo Mar 2016 #78

Because College is free and corporations are giving away their profits??? Walk away Mar 2016 #92

doesn't Hillary also support reigning in corporate profits and affordable college or did I miss it? floppyboo Mar 2016 #95

Hillary Clinton's platform is just that. Walk away Mar 2016 #96

Awesome floppyboo Mar 2016 #97

FYI, losing by 321 delegates isn't generally considered strong.... Walk away Mar 2016 #98

Priceless... HumanityExperiment Mar 2016 #160

Hillary Clinton was rated in the top 10 Liberals in the Senate while she was there. Walk away Mar 2016 #166

Hmmm... HumanityExperiment Mar 2016 #169

I didn't bother to watch. Walk away Mar 2016 #183

expected... HumanityExperiment Mar 2016 #184

Bernie's poor record on Guns, immigration, women's health all make Hillary look.... Walk away Mar 2016 #196

Interesting... HumanityExperiment Mar 2016 #204

Look, I'm a life long Democrat and Bernie is a Socialist who has spent decades... Walk away Mar 2016 #207

Yeah, don't worry, Hillary's still a neoconservative warmonger John Poet Mar 2016 #211

well timmymoff Mar 2016 #177

Yet she was way to the left of Sanders on Guns, women's health,... Walk away Mar 2016 #182

She reigns in corporate profits k8conant Mar 2016 #186

And according to math... LanternWaste Mar 2016 #153

She was being by 150 IN JUNE and still insisting... gcomeau Mar 2016 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author gcomeau Mar 2016 #54

That not true Gwhittey Mar 2016 #109

Hillary set the standard... keep goin Berrrnnniiiieeeee!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2016 #111

I thought she was behind by over 200 at one point? democrattotheend Mar 2016 #151

Down by about 225 on 4 March 2008 k8conant Mar 2016 #187

She was behind by 225 on 4 March 2008 k8conant Mar 2016 #193

I say "go for it!" Walk away Mar 2016 #64

That's what he's doing, thanks for your concern. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #175

But I thought he was not just another lying politico The Second Stone Mar 2016 #171

He's not a liar, and you have no idea what will happen next. If he loses he loses. Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #173

What do I care? I want him to lose like the losing liar he is The Second Stone Mar 2016 #179

lol Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #180

Sure is. What I want to know is... Happenstance24 Mar 2016 #5

The bullshit quotent here was slightly lower for a little while Armstead Mar 2016 #6

I noticed that. Now that Bernie is toast, his angry supporters are really flinging it. DanTex Mar 2016 #7

And WaPo reporters are flinging it, too. aikoaiko Mar 2016 #18

Not quite what I was referring to Armstead Mar 2016 #21

Hillary's poo flingers are out in force...Hillary's "BernieBros" brigade. We see you nt mariawr Mar 2016 #63

+1 riversedge Mar 2016 #82

Really? To me it seems more like some Hillary supporters are working themselves up Marr Mar 2016 #99

Bernie has been presented as totally honest however. Nt treestar Mar 2016 #59

Give me a break casperthegm Mar 2016 #11

His ego is addicted to the applause. That's all this is about now. R B Garr Mar 2016 #12

If Hillary got applause, she might well be addicted. merrily Mar 2016 #33

Oh, right, Hillary never gets applause. Post like this just highlight how lunamagica Mar 2016 #129

Get a sense of humor. merrily Mar 2016 #130

^^^ THIS ^^^ Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #181

Let me educate you DanTex....a lie is when you say you experienced sniper fire..... virtualobserver Mar 2016 #22

The opposite. When you make a mistake in recollection, it's not a lie. DanTex Mar 2016 #24

What is it called when you continuously make mistakes in recollection? eShirl Mar 2016 #34

When you live decades of your life in front of a camera, every little mistake you make is recorded. DanTex Mar 2016 #36

So mistake or lie angrychair Mar 2016 #87

LOL. So now you're digging up stuff that someone other than Hillary said 8 years ago. DanTex Mar 2016 #88

Her campaign staff angrychair Mar 2016 #90

You're nitpicking about the distant past, while right now Bernie is lying in order to get people DanTex Mar 2016 #91

Again, ignoring Sidney Blumenthal issue angrychair Mar 2016 #93

I could not care less about Blumenthal. This is what Hillary-haters never understood. DanTex Mar 2016 #94

Talk about cognitive dissonance angrychair Mar 2016 #100

Not dissonance. I care about what matters and not what doesn't matter. DanTex Mar 2016 #101

I told you why Blumenthal matters angrychair Mar 2016 #116

You did, and I disagree with you. DanTex Mar 2016 #120

Sorry, your details are vague angrychair Mar 2016 #164

OK, well at least you're off the Blumenthal nonsense. DanTex Mar 2016 #167

What is truly fascinating- marew Mar 2016 #117

Wow, already a false statement in your first sentence. DWS is not Hillary's "BFF". DanTex Mar 2016 #122

Oh come on! marew Mar 2016 #149

Hillary and DWS are friends, but not BFFs by any means. I would be surprised if they DanTex Mar 2016 #157

Get real! marew Mar 2016 #165

Talk about lies! marew Mar 2016 #113

Consistent pattern? What a joke. DanTex Mar 2016 #115

Oh please! marew Mar 2016 #131

Past behavior is relevant, but the fact that she said "dead broke" rather than "in a lot of debt" to DanTex Mar 2016 #135

Of course Hillary's behavior and words over so many years mean nothing- marew Mar 2016 #140

The thing is, there's nothing there. She said "dead broke" instead of "in a lot of debt". DanTex Mar 2016 #142

Eight whole years! That was like a lifetime ago. Ancient history. frylock Mar 2016 #119

If the best you have is a few misstatements from 8 years ago, its no wonder that your candidate DanTex Mar 2016 #124

A few misstatements from 8 years ago is just a small part of a long list of complete fuck-ups. frylock Mar 2016 #125

No, actually it's not. She's been in the public eye for decades, the number of DanTex Mar 2016 #127

Like the wingers say, ancient history. frylock Mar 2016 #144

Didn't Brian Williams lose his job because of such a little mistake in memory? progressoid Mar 2016 #150

IIRC Williams's incident was different, he had been telling the story DanTex Mar 2016 #158

That's an interesting standard. progressoid Mar 2016 #162

I didn't say she should get fired for lying if she worked for NBC. DanTex Mar 2016 #163

nobody has yet explained why any of the nonsense hurled at Hillary makes any difference? progressoid Mar 2016 #168

In terms of electability, sure, all the right-wing smears take a toll. DanTex Mar 2016 #170

when you make mistakes in "recollection" that severe, you should be hospitalized..... virtualobserver Mar 2016 #35

Meh, people make mistakes all the time. She's lived decades of her life on camera. DanTex Mar 2016 #38

They were not mistakes....they were invented in order to woo voters virtualobserver Mar 2016 #41

Of course they weren't invented. They were mistakes. DanTex Mar 2016 #43

why do you even bother to push this nonsense? Republicans would rip her to shreds with this. virtualobserver Mar 2016 #48

Because I'm right. Sure, the GOP will try to rip her to shreds. They've tried that for decades. DanTex Mar 2016 #53

This isn't Benghazi......and Trump isn't Trey Gowdy virtualobserver Mar 2016 #58

Trump will be vicious, no doubt about it. Good Hillary won the primary, because Bernie would have DanTex Mar 2016 #61

Bernie will decimate Trump....he doesn't give Trump the free pass that he gives Hillary. virtualobserver Mar 2016 #69

Jury voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #83

It is considered bashing to accurately describe Hillary's list of tall tales virtualobserver Mar 2016 #89

Love the Hillary apologists... Human101948 Mar 2016 #37

It's a simple and inconsequential mistake. All people make them. DanTex Mar 2016 #39

No, it is a reasonable response to your attack on Bernie... Human101948 Mar 2016 #49

Yes, that was another misstatement. Like any self-respecting Hillary-basher, DanTex Mar 2016 #56

Here's another example of a lie for you. Jim Lane Mar 2016 #73

Wrong again. The first statement was made while TPP was under negotiation, and the DanTex Mar 2016 #75

I honestly hope you're being well paid for this. Marr Mar 2016 #102

LOL. Accusing me of being a paid troll. All Bernie fans know how to do is smear people. DanTex Mar 2016 #104

Literally the only things I've seen you post are smears and insults. Marr Mar 2016 #105

Hmm, let's see. Here's the post you responded to by accusing me of being a paid troll... DanTex Mar 2016 #107

Oh, c'mon-- let's not play stupid. Marr Mar 2016 #110

The only one playing stupid is you. DanTex Mar 2016 #112

You have a nice day, DanTex. /nt Marr Mar 2016 #114

Now you add TWO errors Jim Lane Mar 2016 #138

I'm right. And it's not even complicated. DanTex Mar 2016 #141

It's easier to deride "Hillary-haters" than to answer substance, isn't it? Jim Lane Mar 2016 #143

I did both. The substance is easily on my side here. DanTex Mar 2016 #146

I wondered if you'd trot out the old "currency manipulation" canard Jim Lane Mar 2016 #172

Yes, that and pharma. I'm sure if you google around you will find more details. DanTex Mar 2016 #178

Stow the condescension. I've done the searches and I've given you links. Jim Lane Mar 2016 #185

The essential truth here is that her position is consistent, despite all you've said. DanTex Mar 2016 #191

I did the work and gave you the evidence on currency manipulation Jim Lane Mar 2016 #222

Maybe he knows when She will finally be indicted. FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #25

A shameful post. Why don't you self delete. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #31

Maybe Bernie will be indicted first. The FEC is all over his fraudulent campaign R B Garr Mar 2016 #32

Yep, today is the deadline for one inquiry. Link Alfresco Mar 2016 #44

Yes, you're right ...Hillary's contributors are easier to keep track of... Human101948 Mar 2016 #45

She's bought and sold. Has the best campaign money can buy nt mariawr Mar 2016 #65

Anti-Hillary spam is not the answer to everything. Bernie's whole campaign is based on R B Garr Mar 2016 #147

Maybe he and others HOPE she will be indicted. Sounds like a Republican wish list to me. livetohike Mar 2016 #55

This comment doesn't approach Sanders' pandering to college students with the promise Trust Buster Mar 2016 #28

Having good goals is not pandering k8conant Mar 2016 #188

The college kids he's promising debt relief that he can't deliver are looking for more than goals. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #190

Of course, they and we are k8conant Mar 2016 #192

I'm saying that he should be honest with those students. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #194

F*ck that k8conant Mar 2016 #195

These students are looking for relief from THEIR debts. That a short term goal. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #197

You are delusional. Everyone knows that until you drop out, you express Vattel Mar 2016 #40

LOL. So when Bernie lies, it's just "an accepted rule of the game", but when Hillary honestly DanTex Mar 2016 #42

You are attributing honesty without anything to back it up... Human101948 Mar 2016 #47

Actually, you are attributing dishonesty without anything to back it up. DanTex Mar 2016 #50

Unlike you, I don't presume that everything out of Hillary's mouth is a lie. DanTex Mar 2016 #199

I don't know what misremembering you are talking about, Vattel Mar 2016 #198

Raising money under obviously and knowingly false pretenses is deceitful. DanTex Mar 2016 #200

Please join the real world. Calling it fraud is patently absurd. Vattel Mar 2016 #201

It's not illegal, I'll grant you that. DanTex Mar 2016 #202

What a joke. MoonRiver Mar 2016 #46

Sanders is definitely NOT the biggest liar this campaign season, not even close. merrily Mar 2016 #52

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #62

She has the best campaign money can buy. Propping her up real nice mariawr Mar 2016 #68

There is no way that Sanders will be the nominee Gothmog Mar 2016 #66

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #72

An excellent New Yorker article that explains what is happening. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #67

And this is a move of a LOT of people. Start locally, keep the progressive move going.. mariawr Mar 2016 #74

Well, except for the lack of honesty... Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #79

Bernie should take credit for shaping the Democratic debate. kstewart33 Mar 2016 #81

dream on, OP greymouse Mar 2016 #71

LOL. 300+ pledged delegate lead. Have fun with that big upcoming win in Utah... DanTex Mar 2016 #77

If you weren't so busy being a tool for Hillary you might notice who's telling the lies... think Mar 2016 #76

Id like to know how much money Sanders' consultants on his campaign are making. mr_liberal Mar 2016 #80

He needs an excuse and shelter to continue to damage the Democratic Party and our Democratic seabeyond Mar 2016 #84

He's a typical politician MaggieD Mar 2016 #85

So, the excuse is ... salinsky Mar 2016 #86

No, Clinton told the biggest lies of the campaign. shawn703 Mar 2016 #103

Wrong on all counts. DanTex Mar 2016 #106

Pretty much every losing political campaign does this though. cemaphonic Mar 2016 #108

Remember to vote for Hillary in November, delusional supporters. frylock Mar 2016 #118

"We are on track for the nomination." workinclasszero Mar 2016 #121

You're reaching. Like when someone asks, ''Name even ONE THING Hillary has done for us.'' Octafish Mar 2016 #123

LOL! Politicalboi Mar 2016 #126

I disagree. MohRokTah Mar 2016 #128

Tad Devine's real money comes in the big media markets. He'll make millions taking this to June. Nailzberg Mar 2016 #132

Lol,dan, classy as usual! Nt Logical Mar 2016 #133

LOL: is he under sniper fire? TheSarcastinator Mar 2016 #134

Now that there is some impressive trolling. immoderate Mar 2016 #136

Oh get over it. Waiting For Everyman Mar 2016 #139

He's not the candidate known for lying. There is a reason for this. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #145

He still has a shot... ljm2002 Mar 2016 #148

I'm so sick of this crap! I am not delusional damnit! Bernie is telling the truth bkkyosemite Mar 2016 #154

its time to end this ksecus Mar 2016 #155

What thing? k8conant Mar 2016 #189

A common falsehood, along with... Mike Nelson Mar 2016 #159

Reality is nonexistent within that campaign. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #161

Had to laugh soon as I saw that. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #174

Horseshit Threads noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #203

If you really think Hillary has this in the bag then relax FreedomRain Mar 2016 #205

That word again, "desperation". LOL. Whoever's sending out the talking points needs to change DanTex Mar 2016 #206

If Hillary loses to Trump that will be Hillary's fault (and the DNC) riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #208

If Trump wins, "fault" doesn't really matter. DanTex Mar 2016 #209

Gore won remember? And I'm bookmarking this for when HRC's supporters "blame" us riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #210

It's very telling that you're looking forward to a Trump victory. DanTex Mar 2016 #212

Lol, nice twisting of my words. Desperation seeping through eh? riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #214

That word again, "desperation". LOL. DanTex Mar 2016 #215

Oh no, I'm sure Hillary isn't desperate, it's you on this thread. riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #216

Hey, you gotta call someone desperate, otherwise the Bernie talking point gods will be upset! DanTex Mar 2016 #217

funny FreedomRain Mar 2016 #221

Hillary ALREADY TOLD the BIGGEST LIE, John Poet Mar 2016 #213

Sanders is an ideologue. Beacool Mar 2016 #218

Less of a lie than if Hillary claims it Baobab Mar 2016 #219

Y'know, Dan, if you're not Hillary's campaign manager... Buns_of_Fire Mar 2016 #220