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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: So, how is Sanders flying to Rome? [View all]okasha
(11,573 posts)101. He can't go as an official representative
of the govdrnment unless he is appointed to go by the government. In that case, the government would cover his expenses. He's going to have to travel as a private citizen and pick.up hos own tab on this little junket, since he's going on his own behalf.
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WHOAH, wait a minute. You're ok with Hillary keeping her speeches to Goldman private,
Marr
Apr 2016
#114
Perhaps he will turn into a bird? I just flew back from Rome and boy are my arms tired.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#8
Because if it's a private jet they can ding him on his carbon footprint, only reason for 'concern.'
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#33
Trollish jerkoffs who are looking for some reason to complain about his trip.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#50
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
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
There is absolutely nothing but positives about the Senators trip to Rome. The only controversy is
CentralMass
Apr 2016
#74
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
You know, there was never a thought of him going to Rome until that little birdie....
George II
Apr 2016
#56
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
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
if you want to know, I suggest you quit wasting your time here and go find out.
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2016
#124
Inquiring minds are fascinated to know how this ground-breaking journey will unfold...
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#143
Probably in an uncomfortable airplane seat where he will most likely sleep
Sky Masterson
Apr 2016
#155
One of the Hillary supporters here is so obsessed they researched commercial flights
riderinthestorm
Apr 2016
#160