2016 Postmortem

boobooday

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78. It's not either or

Sat Apr 9, 2016, 09:46 PM

Apr 2016

He could be going as an advocate for the dispossessed. An expert and longtime activist on the topic he has been asked to address.

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So, how is Sanders flying to Rome? [View all] lunamagica Apr 2016 OP

Why do you care? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #1

Ding ding ding! JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #3

Because he's running for president of the United States BainsBane Apr 2016 #59

Who pays for Hill's flights? To? Well, everywhere. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #66

And his method of transportation is relevant how? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #70

I bet money that the Chinese or Russian knew top officials' travel plans Fawke Em Apr 2016 #97

Oooh cwydro Apr 2016 #165

Why can't he use campaign funds? Don't tell me you fell for the spam? kristopher Apr 2016 #98

I flew to Paris. And boy, did my arms hurt! imagine2015 Apr 2016 #110

And she's running for president of the United States beedle Apr 2016 #77

WHOAH, wait a minute. You're ok with Hillary keeping her speeches to Goldman private, Marr Apr 2016 #114

Yup. murielm99 Apr 2016 #119

Maybe he'll look into it and let you know. nt Chezboo Apr 2016 #116

People can multitask Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #141

The sour grapes over the invitation is wearing thin dflprincess Apr 2016 #86

Don't worry; something else will come up. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #88

The batteries must have run out on the laser pointer passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #133

FBI says stop pointing LASERS at aircraft Jeffersons Ghost Apr 2016 #138

Brock better be careful then passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #140

His Unicorn ! JanetLovesObama Apr 2016 #2

No, not the unicorn. He's gonna fly on the wings of the sparrow notadmblnd Apr 2016 #82

That is what I think too Sanity Claws Apr 2016 #84

That depends. RichVRichV Apr 2016 #129

Transubstantiation. nt Codeine Apr 2016 #4

...... daleanime Apr 2016 #5

I don't think that would work. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #6

Hahaha boobooday Apr 2016 #60

Mic drop! LOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #144

A flock of little birds is going to carry him. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #7

How else? northernsouthern Apr 2016 #83

Perhaps he will turn into a bird? I just flew back from Rome and boy are my arms tired. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #8

I think private and more than likely provided by the Vatican NWCorona Apr 2016 #9

Provided by the Vatican? mcar Apr 2016 #28

Because if it's a private jet they can ding him on his carbon footprint, only reason for 'concern.' TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #33

Who can ding him? mcar Apr 2016 #36

Trollish jerkoffs who are looking for some reason to complain about his trip. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #50

Because they have the means to do so NWCorona Apr 2016 #58

If the Pope himself flies commercially.... George II Apr 2016 #71

The pope flies commercially "chartered" planes NWCorona Apr 2016 #89

Because he's leading the "revolution" single-handedly. Even more VIP than Francis himself. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #145

Ahem... if he was invited in his official capacity as a U.S. Senator, he can request Fawke Em Apr 2016 #10

I doubt attending a conference qualifies as a "rare international government mission". nt Codeine Apr 2016 #16

Why not? Fawke Em Apr 2016 #92

Because I want an oompa loompa too, duddy! frylock Apr 2016 #117

Rare international government mission. giftedgirl77 Apr 2016 #29

If he's not going as a senator, then he's going as a candidate. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #64

It's not either or boobooday Apr 2016 #78

OK. Fine. I'll start a Go Fund Me page, then. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #94

Sounds like you are advocating for the improper use of tax payer funds BainsBane Apr 2016 #63

Sounds like you don't understand what I said. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #65

He can't go as an official representative okasha Apr 2016 #101

Yup, this was precisely the unspoken talking-point he was pushing in Friday's misleading MSM blitz: Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #147

re: "He is not going in his capacity as a Senator since no other senators were invited." thesquanderer Apr 2016 #156

Yup, gives him access to the X-43 Scramjet fighting-irish Apr 2016 #75

On the tears of Hillary supporters. Nt neverforget Apr 2016 #11

.+1 840high Apr 2016 #25

01-.45=10101=vip Jeffersons Ghost Apr 2016 #137

Lol. Agschmid Apr 2016 #30

.... CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #41

Happy Tears, we're happy he's leaving in the middle of primary HillareeeHillaraah Apr 2016 #46

Then why are so many of you so obsessed with how he's doing it? CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #87

Because it's fun. You folks get so worked up over it. HillareeeHillaraah Apr 2016 #90

.. frylock Apr 2016 #159

Because it is epic and incredibly wonderful CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #131

He isn't he is walking whistler162 Apr 2016 #12

He needs waterwings in order to walk on water? Lame. (n.t) thesquanderer Apr 2016 #154

A portkey... (eom) mak3cats Apr 2016 #13

Definiely the most efficent way! Lucinda Apr 2016 #38

In a chariot pulled by flying angels sent by the Cardinal who invited him karynnj Apr 2016 #14

Scotty's going to beam him there. n/t winter is coming Apr 2016 #15

Good one! lunamagica Apr 2016 #68

"Cap'n, the weathervane is breaking up! I canna hold it together!" winter is coming Apr 2016 #113

It doesn't matter...there is no issue here. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #17

. B Calm Apr 2016 #18

Why? Did you get invited too and want to hitch a ride? sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #19

Now we know what become of Hillary's lost invitation. n/t winter is coming Apr 2016 #23

the same as he always does oldandhappy Apr 2016 #20

Instead of stirring the shit pot, try applying your efforts Segami Apr 2016 #21

Correction.... the saint should release TAX RETURNS! nt LAS14 Apr 2016 #37

On the wings of angels ... ronnykmarshall Apr 2016 #22

Good one! GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #27

oops, I just posted the same thing below. Time to self-delete, lol. Vattel Apr 2016 #48

xoxoxox ronnykmarshall Apr 2016 #105

Really? Puglover Apr 2016 #24

He leaves just after kicking Hillary's ass in the debate and returns morningfog Apr 2016 #26

Bless ronnykmarshall Apr 2016 #32

Actually, Steven Tyler is a Bernie Sanders supporter. CentralMass Apr 2016 #49

Doncha love it when that happens? Fawke Em Apr 2016 #95

Yes. CentralMass Apr 2016 #100

Oh jeeze .... yous kids sure got me on that!! ronnykmarshall Apr 2016 #103

I'm 46. God, I wish I was a kid, but then I wouldn't have my kids. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #125

Considering San Francisco is about to turn out all in for Bernie.. fighting-irish Apr 2016 #104

With a Secret Service entourage???? LAS14 Apr 2016 #40

There is absolutely nothing but positives about the Senators trip to Rome. The only controversy is CentralMass Apr 2016 #74

But but but passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #134

He is walking on Holy Water rbrnmw Apr 2016 #31

Great band.. CentralMass Apr 2016 #52

It really makes no difference tirebiter Apr 2016 #34

Private. polly7 Apr 2016 #35

Your obsession with this is concerning. CentralMass Apr 2016 #39

My obsession? You must have me confused with someone else... lunamagica Apr 2016 #72

Just asking once us a somewhat strange concern Armstead Apr 2016 #118

Like I said, thanks for your concern lunamagica Apr 2016 #121

Maybe you should have posted this in the Hillary group passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #136

Don't worry. God will find a way. azmom Apr 2016 #42

I'm not worried. I'm curious lunamagica Apr 2016 #76

The TARDIS. He's really one of the iterations of Dr. Who. But, but keep it on the down-low plz. nt Turn CO Blue Apr 2016 #43

Air Force One, didn't you hear? morningfog Apr 2016 #44

Comrade Bernie will be flown to the Vatican by the rurallib Apr 2016 #45

No noiretextatique Apr 2016 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Vattel Apr 2016 #47

A chattering of doves n/t xloadiex Apr 2016 #51

And is he using taxpayer money? RandySF Apr 2016 #53

First class KingFlorez Apr 2016 #54

At least he won't complain about fake sniper fire and... peace13 Apr 2016 #55

You know, there was never a thought of him going to Rome until that little birdie.... George II Apr 2016 #56

By George, you might have a point there ... polly7 Apr 2016 #67

So that's what the birdie was all about lunamagica Apr 2016 #91

Not flying, but riding on the backs of Democrats.... LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #61

This the new talking point? Already seeing multiple threads. Pretty weak sauce indeed. nt revbones Apr 2016 #62

Nope. He's got access to the s00persekrit instant transportation device. fighting-irish Apr 2016 #69

This was discussed to death yesterday. Try to keep up. cyberswede Apr 2016 #73

He's leaving after the last direct flight has left New York. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2016 #79

Has Bill Clinton Apologized yet? Kittycat Apr 2016 #80

You know, assuming he doesn't teleport, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #81

African swallow AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #85

Don't you mean European ?.. African swallow it was... CentralMass Apr 2016 #93

Paper Airplanes made from Hillary's Wall St. Transcripts beedle Apr 2016 #96

He's buying his own Lear Jet with the money he stole from orphans and widows. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #99

Probably in the most nefarious, illegal way possible...like he always does. silvershadow Apr 2016 #102

Why? You want to meet him at the airport? snowy owl Apr 2016 #106

Yay! AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #107

Why teleportation of course. SHRED Apr 2016 #108

Magic Carpet Ride rbrnmw Apr 2016 #109

Hey, could happen lunamagica Apr 2016 #111

Will the inflight movie be "Spotlight"? nt itsrobert Apr 2016 #112

He's flying on the taxpayer's dime. frylock Apr 2016 #115

Probably Alitalia pat_k Apr 2016 #120

On a frickin' unicorn, duh. PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #122

How will he even afford it with his ascetic lifestyle? ContinentalOp Apr 2016 #123

if you want to know, I suggest you quit wasting your time here and go find out. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #124

God almighty will give him wings! delrem Apr 2016 #126

He's going to ---------- ( -- = Obscured by White Noise Machine) AzDar Apr 2016 #127

LOL! polly7 Apr 2016 #130

If Benie needs them, The Birds will be there. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #128

Personal travel.. lasttrip Apr 2016 #132

Tardis. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #135

Flying Unicorns. jillan Apr 2016 #139

Hee hee shenmue Apr 2016 #142

Inquiring minds are fascinated to know how this ground-breaking journey will unfold... Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #143

On a misogyny-fueled bernieBroeing 747? Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #146

Red Bull - "it gives you wings" quaker bill Apr 2016 #148

Probably flying in one of those F35s that he helped buy... Sancho Apr 2016 #149

Did you know Bill Clinton pointed his finger at the BLM movement and kicked B Calm Apr 2016 #150

On a unicorn Renew Deal Apr 2016 #151

He is paying for it himself dr60omg Apr 2016 #152

I heard ... Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #153

Probably in an uncomfortable airplane seat where he will most likely sleep Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #155

In Coach. n/t Umbral18 Apr 2016 #157

One of the Hillary supporters here is so obsessed they researched commercial flights riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #160

Maybe: George II Apr 2016 #158

taking the magic bus hobbit709 Apr 2016 #161

He's not flying, he's sailing... Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #162

I know this might be off subject silenttigersong Apr 2016 #163

Interesting question Gothmog Apr 2016 #164

dead issue. move on. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #166