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why are you working so hard RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #1
Why did he work so hard to make this a big deal, appearing on TV to announce this? pnwmom Apr 2016 #21
then don't worry about the few moments RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Apr 2016 #52
ty 840high Apr 2016 #83
This is a conference to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an encyclical by Pope John Paul II kennetha Apr 2016 #127
Sanders is pandering for the Catholic vote riversedge Apr 2016 #129
and Hillary is really RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #138
I guess he assumed the pope would be there, and now probably regrets making a BFD of it. bettyellen Apr 2016 #142
pfft. She's working hard because Sanders is working even harder to make this seem like a big deal. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #108
Because the Catholic vote is a pretty BFD LadyHawkAZ Apr 2016 #123
... beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #2
LOL! m-lekktor Apr 2016 #10
........ daleanime Apr 2016 #77
It's just a little conference that Bernie is going to, that Hillary wasn't invited to. 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #3
So ... Bernie forced his way into a conference for questionable reasons. Who cares? Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #109
Lol 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #132
Posting that Sanders "forced his way into a conference" is a lie. tabasco Apr 2016 #144
You want to try and prove that I'm lying? Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #145
A preponderence of the evidence, right here. tabasco Apr 2016 #146
Strike one and two. We know how this turns out. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #147
I see you still have not posted any evidence that Sanders "forced his way into a conference." tabasco Apr 2016 #148
Better that JackInGreen Apr 2016 #4
I'll take that bet--it will be the easiest $100 that I've made in awhile. TexasTowelie Apr 2016 #39
Sour grapes? noiretextatique Apr 2016 #5
You need to check the meaning of "sour grapes." It doesn't apply to the OP. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #110
It means you are harping about a non-issue noiretextatique Apr 2016 #134
Sanders friggin' lied about the invitation on The View. He created this mess, not us. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #137
I went to a few seminars in the Netherlands itsrobert Apr 2016 #6
I knew Thomas Jefferson timmymoff Apr 2016 #37
I'm left to wonder how this is of ANY concern to American voters bigtree Apr 2016 #7
Only liars attach themselves to exposed lies. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #59
oh holy jesus bigtree Apr 2016 #96
Once again - there was no pandering. 840high Apr 2016 #84
Sanders's campaign running this up the flag pole drew all the attention to it. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #111
pander fail bigtree Apr 2016 #126
bingo Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #128
You guys just have to piss on the campfire, don't you? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #8
Why would they want to invite anyone representing Wall Street banksters? imagine2015 Apr 2016 #13
Exactly... The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #14
So Sanders is relegated to the nosebleed seats, AND no Pope Tarc Apr 2016 #9
And Hillary didn't get invited at all. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #11
Please do your best to convince us Tarc Apr 2016 #19
If it's such a nothingburger, why all the outrage The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #24
People generally care about others who lie, esp about small things Tarc Apr 2016 #32
This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Apr 2016 #67
"Small lies lead to large lies"? Seeinghope Apr 2016 #76
"People generally care about others who lie" - ok then... revbones Apr 2016 #79
I'm amazed that some of these people don't get nosebleeds at the altitude on their moral high horse. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #97
Then why is it bothering you so much? 840high Apr 2016 #85
Hillary didn't lobby for an invitation. n/t pnwmom Apr 2016 #22
Neither did Bernie: beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #25
Bernie was invited by Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, the academy's chancellor, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #30
Gee...I guess she'll have to spend her time campaigning instead. brooklynite Apr 2016 #44
I thought she was going to be at George Clooney's $350K fund-raising bash. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #45
That's Hillary's favorite kind of "campaigning." Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #58
It's her favorite people. They 840high Apr 2016 #87
How does one get nosebleed seats when only 29 timmymoff Apr 2016 #40
Wow, you must be fun at parties there, boy Tarc Apr 2016 #43
I usually plan them timmymoff Apr 2016 #49
At least he gets invited. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #56
And I bet you're one of those that "bring great joy whenever they leave the room" hobbit709 Apr 2016 #99
Say again? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #91
OK Tarc Apr 2016 #94
That you went to so much trouble for lil ol' me is truly touching. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #95
Let's see - Vatican invite or San Francisco pimp dinner? Yep - Italy it is. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #92
Wow, their brochure is in color! Fancy! DanTex Apr 2016 #12
One thing is certain: the coffee breaks will be expensive. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #112
He is abandoning NY 2 days for this! hrmjustin Apr 2016 #15
are you still going on about this? Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #16
Bernie wanted to go meet George Clooney but didn't have $350,000 for a ticket Armstead Apr 2016 #17
Means he would be making a donation to a Democrat, and we know Bernie raises $0 for Democrats itsrobert Apr 2016 #42
I think the word you meant there (if you were being honest) was Plutocrat. nt Electric Monk Apr 2016 #46
He has a helluva lot more than $350,000, and he'll be dropping about 10x that amount on this junket. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #113
I am well aware of who he really is -- and I like it Armstead Apr 2016 #140
Too academic for you? SMC22307 Apr 2016 #18
She's an academic. Good lord. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #114
Wow. So many threads from Clintonites about Sanders and the invite. Why so much attention for Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #20
The last time they lost their shit like this was when the photo of Bernie being arrested surfaced. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #23
Well they may not have anything to fear timmymoff Apr 2016 #41
Be on the lookout for a new Jackass or some such Berniebro/DU Sanders supporters hate site ... polly7 Apr 2016 #101
LOL! Well said. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #31
Trying to distract from Bill's hideous performance with #BLM. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #54
I think they're just concerned beedle Apr 2016 #73
Sanders brought this on by parading his invitation while singing, "I've got a golden ticket!" Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #115
Your anger is so OTT. But if it gets you thru the day, enjoy it. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #124
I'm not angry in the slightest -- just insistent that the truth be told. I am, however, amused... Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #125
And here I thought it was anger making you so snide and rude. My mistake. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #131
Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #26
This one really chapped your ass huh? Love it. morningfog Apr 2016 #27
Hillary would have been ripped to shreds if she'd accepted this invitation, by the same DUers pnwmom Apr 2016 #48
The pope does nothing for me, I couldn't care less. morningfog Apr 2016 #50
It is blatant hypocrisy to applaud Bernie for involving the Church in his political campaign pnwmom Apr 2016 #66
You missed my comment. I'm not applauding anything except the hill folk morningfog Apr 2016 #89
Another post whose "tell" is the lack of celebration. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #29
Pride, envy, greed, anger... The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #47
It's called a moment of truth. And the sting you're feeling is recognition. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #116
I can tell originality is your strong suit. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #133
Straight to the insults. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #135
I've seen middle schoolers handle not getting a role in the school musical dragonfly301 Apr 2016 #33
"It's a STOOPID show. The only reason Madison got the part The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #57
+1,000,000 my hubby and I are lol'ing n/t dragonfly301 Apr 2016 #65
LMAO! Bravo! That's it EXACTLY! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #80
Sums it up perfectly! nt dflprincess Apr 2016 #82
LOL, no kidding. +1 Marr Apr 2016 #88
I'm pretty sure the Pope is gonna stay far far away from that conference Iliyah Apr 2016 #34
Why? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #51
That conference sure is getting a lot of coverage now. Win win it seems. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #35
Hillary can come too! mhatrw Apr 2016 #36
Since they're discussing "The Idolatry of Money," Hillary should be there. QC Apr 2016 #38
I don't think it's a "how to" conference. dflprincess Apr 2016 #61
True. She would provide an interesting case study, though. n/t QC Apr 2016 #64
such bitterness about Bernie's invitation; some very prominent economists and sociologists will be amborin Apr 2016 #53
Bitter hatred looks great on you. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #55
Blatant hypocrisy looks delightful on you. pnwmom Apr 2016 #63
It's not Bernie's supporters who are having the vapors over this dflprincess Apr 2016 #69
I don't understand the obsessiveness over this Armstead Apr 2016 #70
Why should I be "gracious" about Bernie's misrepresenting the event? pnwmom Apr 2016 #75
I'm just concerned for y'all Armstead Apr 2016 #81
one is checking flight times 2 Rome LMFAO berningman Apr 2016 #105
My goodness.... The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #86
He was invited - get over it. 840high Apr 2016 #90
Exactly dr60omg Apr 2016 #120
You do know that the clinton foundation asked for an invite SwampG8r Apr 2016 #107
I suggest he stay for the second day too. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #72
I feel so sorry for the Hillary-ites nichomachus Apr 2016 #60
Twisted Panties DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #62
Wow. I wish I could be there. Sounds wonderful. Very interesting people and Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #68
Hey - it's not dinner with Hollywoods most glamorous couple, but it works for Sanders. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #71
Thank you - this is so exciting!!! IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #74
Your post is wrong. Bernie will speak about the idolatry of money. Avalux Apr 2016 #78
He was added AFTER THE FACT because he was not an invited speaker. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #117
No, it is not but thanks for trolling dr60omg Apr 2016 #121
Nice rebuttal. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #122
Excellent. He will rock it, whatever it is and whomever is in attendance. I hope the silvershadow Apr 2016 #93
Yeah, baby! This is right in his wheelhouse. He'll knock it out of the park. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #118
Bernie is going to the Vatican Shillary is not. it's all really very simple. berningman Apr 2016 #98
She spent 4 years meeting with leaders around the world. He's going to be meeting pnwmom Apr 2016 #100
Sorry Hillary isn't going to the Vatican. You'll get over it. berningman Apr 2016 #102
Right! polly7 Apr 2016 #103
+1 Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #119
we know that is your talking point. BORING riversedge Apr 2016 #130
Kick for visibility. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #104
+1! Excellent research to insert the exclamation point. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #106
The whole obsession with the pope by Hillary supporters is beyond bizarre AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #136
Pride and envy are mortal sins nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #139
So are greed and anger. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #141
I guess they can squeeze a metal folding chair along the wall itsrobert Apr 2016 #143
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