2016 Postmortem

bigbrother05

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76. That would be on point if it were meetings re: choice/birth control

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 02:30 PM

Apr 2016

But this is a meeting about global income inequality, something the Pope has spoke out on since he came into the post and is clearly a prime issue for Bernie.

Bernie expressed his interest in the topic with the Vatican and they (or the Bishop alone) decided that having a N. American politician speak would be meaningful for them.

The Vatican has some of the canniest operators in world diplomatic circles, seriously doubt they are being played by Bernie.

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The foaming frenzy over Sanders giving a speech at the Vatican may be [View all] whatchamacallit Apr 2016 OP

Thus, another thread on the subject. Really? Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #1

Nearly all the defensive threads are responses to the endless stream of idiototic shit posted from whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #4

Not quite: Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #26

You're a card rock Apr 2016 #59

All Americans should be proud of Sen. Sanders for this. Especially all liberals and progressives! senz Apr 2016 #12

I am glad Sanders is going to the conference. Good opportunity for him riversedge Apr 2016 #82

Got me again, riversedge. Our values are sooo different, senz Apr 2016 #95

I think he's mainly going for R&R kennetha Apr 2016 #101

Its a foaming frenzy FRENZY!!!!! JoePhilly Apr 2016 #35

Envy because their candidate wasn't invited AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #2

Hillary is pro-choice. A Vatican invite would not help her. She's been there, done that... MADem Apr 2016 #10

Jealousy AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #17

So true. And elected U.S. senator by New Yorkers Hortensis Apr 2016 #32

Founded in 94 by one of the most adorably BACKWARD Popes of the last century, JP2. MADem Apr 2016 #58

20-40 "insiders" who all know each other? Lol. Hortensis Apr 2016 #86

Yeah, it's a little club, basically. They're pretty arcane. MADem Apr 2016 #87

Bernie is more pro-choice than Hillary. Simple fact! nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #43

You know, spouting crap like "Simple fact!" doesn't create a truth. You should understand that MADem Apr 2016 #50

But you already know it is true. Why pretend otherwise? Don't you support your candidate's stance Live and Learn Apr 2016 #57

The life and health of the mother comes first. I have no problem w/that. MADem Apr 2016 #60

So you admit that you too are less pro-choice than Bernie? Glad we got that established. Live and Learn Apr 2016 #62

So you admit you have no compassion for the seriously mentally ill? MADem Apr 2016 #66

So you make up wild tales and post them as fact? Good to know. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #73

No, that's YOUR wheelhouse...LOL! nt MADem Apr 2016 #88

Pretty sure you would win any poll on that one. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #89

Oh, you are? Really? You're sure I'd "win a poll?" LOL! nt MADem Apr 2016 #90

You certainly enjoy your own posts. All that laughter... nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #91

I'm not the one running around yelling about polls. If you don't like my laughter you should stop MADem Apr 2016 #92

Yelling? Wow, you are sensitive. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #94

No--I'm not sensitive. I do find you funny, though. nt MADem Apr 2016 #96

Actually she has said 20 weeks Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #115

Actually quite true Hillary believes the government has a say about Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #114

You lengthy insight into the matter is bold and insightful, a true treasure to the reader's eyes Tarc Apr 2016 #3

Because you people are so petty and small CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #7

Why thank you, I AM pretty and small Tarc Apr 2016 #11

'YOU PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" MADem Apr 2016 #14

You small, petty people Schema Thing Apr 2016 #20

Grrr. Grrr. nt MADem Apr 2016 #93

Your obvious issue is sour grapes CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #40

Your obvious issue is MEEEEEEE.....you can't help it--you have to talk about ME ME ME all the time!! MADem Apr 2016 #68

Truer words were never spoken. senz Apr 2016 #18

A-fucking-men! Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #54

There are always T-shirts to sell to the target demo. nt CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #9

Lots of very nit-picky criticisms, too. arcane1 Apr 2016 #5

It's not a "foaming frenzy." It's being rather stunned at a political miscalculation that is so MADem Apr 2016 #6

Well your side ought to know something about pandering whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #13

Bill O'Reilly is an American Roman Catholic. So's Brian Williams. MADem Apr 2016 #27

It's hard watching a johnny-come-lately Democrat like Sadners side with anti-choice Vatican. CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #15

With your posts. you should be ashamed of your username. HERVEPA Apr 2016 #53

Goodbye forever. CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #55

That would be on point if it were meetings re: choice/birth control bigbrother05 Apr 2016 #76

Yeah, Hillary responses are certainly not "craven and PANDERING" as you put it. revbones Apr 2016 #25

She turned that lemon into some of the best lemonade I've ever seen! MADem Apr 2016 #29

So she turned it into something not craven and pandering? revbones Apr 2016 #34

You seem personally invested in making sure your narrative sticks CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #42

AND 3....2.....1!! Now the conversation is all about MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! MADem Apr 2016 #47

Holy buckets...thar she blows! CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #51

More about MEEEEEEE!!!! Why do you LOVE MEEEEEEEEEE so much, Coffee Cat? You chase MEEEEE MADem Apr 2016 #63

Hey, I'm not making jokes! CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #79

Yes, you are. You think people don't know about Linda Blair and the pea soup ? MADem Apr 2016 #81

I guess stalking is okay here now. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #113

Snork polly7 Apr 2016 #72

I am so glad you post here ... Mother Of Four Apr 2016 #80

So he should have turned down the invitation? Doctor_J Apr 2016 #85

Foaming frenzy on DU. Very little (or no) impact anywhere else lunamagica Apr 2016 #8

A U.S. Senator will speak at a global conference on an urgent issue. senz Apr 2016 #23

Please. You know very well this has ben politicized. The Sanders camp has posted over lunamagica Apr 2016 #30

Foaming frenzy on DU. Very little (or no) impact anywhere else Hiraeth Apr 2016 #44

No one said anything about this being an "endorsement" for Sanders CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #45

THere have been many posts saying this is as good as an endorsement lunamagica Apr 2016 #46

The invitation was received in March. Bernie mentioned it a few days ago. senz Apr 2016 #52

Well Sanders now leads with Latino's nationally TM99 Apr 2016 #109

A global conference. 27 acdemics plus the leaders of a couple of small COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #64

yup unapatriciated Apr 2016 #24

I haven't see this get any media coverage. Not even Matthews, Hayes, Maddow or O'Donnel lunamagica Apr 2016 #28

MSNBC is in the bag for Hill. You haven't seen us complaining about it? senz Apr 2016 #83

Camp Weathervane has lost 7 straight,... HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #16

"Lost" states with few voters....lost delegates? Not so much. MADem Apr 2016 #41

I agree. They turned something nice that may possibly help to affect much-needed change polly7 Apr 2016 #19

So you thought you would contribute to the foaming frenzy..... yellowcanine Apr 2016 #21

Sounds like the name of a great fizzy drink.....I'll have two foaming frenzies, hold the garbage!! MADem Apr 2016 #48

I'll drink to that! Punkingal Apr 2016 #22

This is an honor and an endorsement that Hillary could never, ever get. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author jillan Apr 2016 #33

I remember back in 08 when they were selling "Michelle Obama isn't proud of America" Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #36

First a representative from St. Francis singled Bernie out, then the Vatican. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #37

LOL--the Catholic Primary School, or the Church? MADem Apr 2016 #70

LOL, I was thinking wailing and gnashing of teeth, but foaming frenzy works. CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #38

People should be proud an American was invited. Vinca Apr 2016 #39

Mary Ann Glendon is a PA member. So's Kenneth Arrow. MADem Apr 2016 #74

You ain't kidding. They're trying to stir enough shit to make... Barack_America Apr 2016 #49

The trip itself is the stupidest fucking shit I've ever seen BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #56

Yes, anything that's never been done before is dumb whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #61

You have a thread winner here! nt COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #65

McCain tried to do it in 2008 when he talked about suspending his campaign nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #67

It's not "the stupidest fucking shit" you've ever seen. You're making that up. arcane1 Apr 2016 #75

It's pretty stupid but melman Apr 2016 #69

he is now the headliner - according to some DrDan Apr 2016 #71

It is also the funniest Kalidurga Apr 2016 #77

Stay tuned, I have total confidence that it can and will be exceeded. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #78

I don't think it's stupid at all ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #84

Welcome to DU.. The Lurkers Group is thataway >>>> Fumesucker Apr 2016 #97

I didn't exactly feel great about ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #98

Corporations are immortal and amoral entities given force of law Fumesucker Apr 2016 #100

What kind of morality are we talking here? nolawarlock Apr 2016 #102

When it comes to GLBT rights Hillary evolved on the subject only recently Fumesucker Apr 2016 #107

And as for whatever lurker's group there is ... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #99

A national campaign isn't a place to discuss subtlety Fumesucker Apr 2016 #103

Oh ok. nolawarlock Apr 2016 #106

The false smears against Sanders have been epic and unflagging Fumesucker Apr 2016 #110

Living wage varies nolawarlock Apr 2016 #112

Ever since the news of this trip came out apcalc Apr 2016 #104

It is really sad and shameful. PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #105

My comment was not to be critical. apcalc Apr 2016 #108

I was responding to the OP and the thread in general, not your post. PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #111