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R B Garr

(16,920 posts)
84. Sigh. Just look at the numbered posts.
Sun Mar 27, 2016, 09:24 AM
Mar 2016

Hint. You posted "some sort of divine intervention"

Poster answered with a comment about Jesus.

You berated that poster and accused him/her of smearing Bernie supporters and being bitter when it was you who hadn't seen the threads about Good Friday and the Resurrection. Agenda much?

You are trying the same things with me here. Just look at the numbered posts.

It was a precious moment of if you will connection with nature nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #1
Bernie's reaction to the bird was the real story. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #52
Exactly. He had such a simple human presence at that moment. enough Mar 2016 #78
Yeah, I thought Bernie's reaction to it was pretty good too........ socialist_n_TN Mar 2016 #89
I agree Aerows Mar 2016 #58
Sure was awesome in person! Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #2
Lucky you! Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #8
Definitely a lifetime memory! Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #14
It was fantastic to see the video of it Aerows Mar 2016 #60
You where there!!! AWESOME! 2banon Mar 2016 #88
Yes, to my delight. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #91
Bingo, Just the way I saw it. 2banon Mar 2016 #9
Were you there, too? Aerows Mar 2016 #61
No, No. i wasn't there, sorry for any confusion. 2banon Mar 2016 #93
OMG you were THERE? Aerows Mar 2016 #59
Yep! Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #71
I thought it was a really nice moment and fantastic press. TDale313 Mar 2016 #3
Just like the cracks in burnt toast really isn't Jesus Tarc Mar 2016 #4
Four posts in this thread and none taking it as coming from the fingertips of God, yet still you Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #5
I'm only keeping that one off Ignore for the trainwreck factor. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #17
You mention multiple threads yourself. Did you miss the R B Garr Mar 2016 #22
Not attacking in any way. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #23
Perhaps you will miss this, (on purpose mind you) nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #26
The OP accused someone of smearing people and being bitter. R B Garr Mar 2016 #47
You misread the OP. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #81
No. I didn't. And I also read your reply which accused R B Garr Mar 2016 #82
Read it again without looking to be outraged. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #83
Sigh. Just look at the numbered posts. R B Garr Mar 2016 #84
Alas I am going to what you post nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #92
It was a beautiful moment in a world of chaos and hatred me b zola Mar 2016 #96
Yes, random events are often like that. R B Garr Mar 2016 #99
I have called no one a dark soul...except for possibly Dick Cheney me b zola Mar 2016 #107
Well, if it happened to HRC and she suggested it was like a dove of peace delrem Mar 2016 #15
really? did someone here on du imply, intimate, suggest, or otherwise assert it was somehow divine 2banon Mar 2016 #16
I don't know. You tell me. My eyes aren't as good as they once were. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #20
LOL!. Just found I have to have cataract surgery myself. so there's that! :) 2banon Mar 2016 #33
You see a hell of a lot better than most, my friend Aerows Mar 2016 #67
Thank you! 2banon Mar 2016 #86
It was a lot of things. A real one on one connection with nature. A peaceful message to that Luminous Animal Mar 2016 #29
Yes. People interpret events according to their own belief systems and POV me b zola Mar 2016 #97
I guess Hillary will get a bird next n/t Aerows Mar 2016 #62
I often feel she deserves one. ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2016 #80
haha! mockingbird JudyM Mar 2016 #113
Depends on your sign language skills. ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2016 #121
Too. Flippin. Funny. JudyM Mar 2016 #122
I don't discount it, quite the opposite. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #72
You might want to start all over again. I don't think you're getting this. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #75
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar... Tarc Mar 2016 #117
God officially took credit for the event. basselope Mar 2016 #101
I think nothing tastes better than strawberry jam on toast. What about you? Ned_Devine Mar 2016 #102
I prefer giving the raspberry. Tarc Mar 2016 #116
Raspberry jam is delightful...but only organic raspberries Ned_Devine Mar 2016 #118
oh now don't be jealous. n/t. okieinpain Mar 2016 #125
My family is very religious, JPnoodleman Mar 2016 #6
Nice moment indeed. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #7
Bless you and your family Aerows Mar 2016 #63
I live in a culture that does believe in omens - especially jwirr Mar 2016 #123
Based on the DU population, edgineered Mar 2016 #10
Did anybody mention a cat? Ok it is easter, bonus rabit nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #32
Gonna play the left coast ginger cat card, huh? edgineered Mar 2016 #35
Waiting for the caucus results nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #36
Tell me. edgineered Mar 2016 #38
Twitter is really, really antsy nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #39
ohhh - that is so sweet. 840high Mar 2016 #44
Sweet! Liberty Belle Mar 2016 #49
I think it was a fun moment of levity, and hearing the cheers brought tears ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #11
That's about where I was. I loved that people loved it. Bernie's reaction was just so sweet. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #12
See that is what makes the moment divine, there is no need for a deity... Kalidurga Mar 2016 #28
Yes, it was Bernie's unfeigned delight that drew my attention. winter is coming Mar 2016 #43
Beautiful moment. It really 840high Mar 2016 #45
+1 Art_from_Ark Mar 2016 #54
Fun, and showed Senator Sanders' grace, elleng Mar 2016 #13
Agreed, my friend Aerows Mar 2016 #64
I love the bird. Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #18
Here's what got me. It was the joy on Bernie's face and on the faces of the people in the crowd. Autumn Mar 2016 #19
When Bernie raised his arms and his eyes got big, I cracked up laughing. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #21
It was just such an upbeat moment. I have watched it several times Autumn Mar 2016 #27
I was there with my daughter. It was KPN Mar 2016 #24
One of the most pleasant sounding words I know comes to mind: Serendipity Brother Buzz Mar 2016 #25
Very good! Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #31
I like that. pacalo Mar 2016 #37
History will record that this election switched because of a little bird. Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #30
Bird said marions ghost Mar 2016 #85
Maybe some feel uncomfortable saying "divine intervention" and things like that, but pdsimdars Mar 2016 #34
+100000 Zira Mar 2016 #51
There was a post from a guy on FB who was sitting up near the podium Lorien Mar 2016 #56
Perhaps I've watched too much PBS fundraisers .... Jackilope Mar 2016 #40
I enjoyed it and Sanders' reaction. Hoyt Mar 2016 #41
Apparently it has been identified as a House Finch n/t Stargleamer Mar 2016 #42
I saw a happy happenstance. I put no more meaning to it. Nt aidbo Mar 2016 #46
It's like Portland gave Sanders the bird. Buzz cook Mar 2016 #48
Good Karma. I think it was one heck of a happy tiding. Zira Mar 2016 #50
It was a joyful moment in a sea of strife. For that, I call it 'magical'... DiehardLiberal Mar 2016 #53
that's how I saw it Enrique Mar 2016 #70
Well, it certainly gave him the press he wanted and positive, no less. Frustratedlady Mar 2016 #55
What a wonderful post Aerows Mar 2016 #66
My personal take flamingdem Mar 2016 #57
+10000 Zira Mar 2016 #65
Agreed. Aerows Mar 2016 #68
+ 100 the symbolism was striking. Eom. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #74
+1000 G_j Mar 2016 #87
NOBODY can claim it was a scripted "moment." n/t eShirl Mar 2016 #69
I take it as a sign of very good karma. The bird sure gave Sanders a delighted smile. Sunlei Mar 2016 #73
You nailed it, Ed, when you wrote "...it was fun." Fritz Walter Mar 2016 #76
I didn't rec because I agree. I rec'd so it could be discussed more. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #77
It was obviously a staged event intended to send a message Warren Stupidity Mar 2016 #79
Hillary's handlers are now shopping avian rescue organizations lumberjack_jeff Mar 2016 #90
It was good PR. Octafish Mar 2016 #94
sending the hospital bill to you reddread Mar 2016 #100
That's hillarious!!!! SalviaBlue Mar 2016 #120
zomg. The contrast between this and Bernie's live, green bird! merrily Mar 2016 #124
If the same thing jpb33 Mar 2016 #95
Or her security staff would have hauled it out floriduck Mar 2016 #103
I thought it was cute. ZombieHorde Mar 2016 #98
I tried to find an article with someone identifying what type of bird it was. valerief Mar 2016 #104
According to the Audubon Society, the podium crasher was a female House Finch. Brother Buzz Mar 2016 #108
We call them BBBs in my house. Codeine Mar 2016 #109
Brown Bounce Birds is not a half-bad description Brother Buzz Mar 2016 #111
Ha,thanks. Looks like she was a female. See? Females LOVE Bernie! valerief Mar 2016 #112
Can I Have a Drink? Bodych Mar 2016 #105
Yeah, makes sense. It stopped right there at the water. nt valerief Mar 2016 #114
I loved it! Faux pas Mar 2016 #106
He played it beautifully. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #110
I enjoyed watching video with my friends over and over. Everyone loved it. nt kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #115
I was inspired by the arrival of our Lord FSM's emissary of the crouton... kristopher Mar 2016 #119
If it had happened a couple thousand years ago, we'd still be reading about it today. Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #126
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