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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
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