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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders only allotted 10 minutes to speak at the Vatican conference [View all]Desert805
(392 posts)143. Have you been? Totally doable for a regular tourist, let alone
A sitting U.S senator.
Thanks for clarifying your timeline.
***edited to clarify myself, IF your math is right (I'm not spending any time on it), an hour is certainly tight, but doable.
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Bernie Sanders only allotted 10 minutes to speak at the Vatican conference [View all]
ProudToBeLiberal
Apr 2016
OP
Yes, because it's embarassing to see you working this like a Terrier with a squeaky toy...
Human101948
Apr 2016
#16
Don't you understand that this whole things shows bad judgement, which is an important factor
anotherproletariat
Apr 2016
#36
Because she is highly qualified, knows that compromise is the key to getting anything done in
anotherproletariat
Apr 2016
#61
LOL!Bad judgment is voting for the IWR and regime change in Libya, not attending an economic justice
merrily
Apr 2016
#127
It isn't an issue. This has nothing to do with who should get our nomination.
Ken Burch
Apr 2016
#109
I can't believe this bullshit. And if he doesn't go, "Did you hear SBS just blew off the Pope?"
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#24
hehehe... B material, but they are still amusing in an unintended sort of way
yourpaljoey
Apr 2016
#29
10 minutes is a long time for a speech. He will go. And H's supporters are vapid.
wendylaroux
Apr 2016
#3
As a Hillary supporter, I'm thrilled about this opportunity for Sanders. Have a great trip!!
anotherproletariat
Apr 2016
#42
Agree. Once his noble ideals are shown to be feasible, his candidacy should really take off.
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#58
Yep-how silly of them to think they have it figured out! I do hope you showed them their errors.
jmg257
Apr 2016
#37
betting on the street traffic in Rome cooperating is not one I would make nt
geek tragedy
Apr 2016
#44
If I were you I would contact Bernie's people immediately to alert them to different time zones...
Human101948
Apr 2016
#55
Notice that Tad Devine hasn't defended this or admitted to having any role in it?
geek tragedy
Apr 2016
#59
re: "At 3:00 PM he's on a runway at the airport. By 4:00 PM he's going to get off the plane"
thesquanderer
Apr 2016
#148
"Bernie will listen to others" is certainly the best joke I've heard all day. Thanks! nt
CalvinballPro
Apr 2016
#30
Because Hillary has done a great job listening to the youth and future of this country. Sure, pal.
RashaMZak
Apr 2016
#46
Why can't you speak to Sanders not listening to anyone and instead have to rely on a rather pathetic
CalvinballPro
Apr 2016
#51
further to above - speaking before a break = that's what everyone talks about in the break. nt
floppyboo
Apr 2016
#72
That's time enough. 10 minutes is a long time when you are used to railing against an opponent.
Jitter65
Apr 2016
#10
okay, produce a timeline wherein he arrives inside that conference location
geek tragedy
Apr 2016
#66
Yeah, this poster was obsessing on Bernie's taxes before this new chew toy was thrown out there.
frylock
Apr 2016
#94
No because he isn't so effing stupid (or duplicitous) to get himself into such a political morass...
Human101948
Apr 2016
#20
I've flown to Italy 3 times in the last couple of years. No way does it take 15 hours.
Desert805
Apr 2016
#138
I don't think the Vatican will appreciate someone butting in and repeating "Wall Street" for 10 mins
CalvinballPro
Apr 2016
#28
So what you're implying is that if Hillary had been invited, she would have declined.
bjo59
Apr 2016
#45
Keynote Address! 10 mins. just before the afternoon coffee break. Jeezus, even
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#49
It will be more than two days lost considering the jet lag he will suffer.
LiberalFighter
Apr 2016
#60
I have a great deal of confidence in their ability to find a lower gutter to roll in
Fumesucker
Apr 2016
#99
Prediction: Before it's over Bernie supporters will be blaming HRC for this debacle.
CorkySt.Clair
Apr 2016
#125
I was counting down for this post to be put up. ONLY 10 MINUTES!!!!!!! Insanity.
Nanjeanne
Apr 2016
#73
I don't give a shit about ANY of it. The idea that the RCC gives a shit about poverty is hypocrisy.
PeaceNikki
Apr 2016
#75
And you felt the same about those endorsements of Hillary by Southern, Black clergy.
frylock
Apr 2016
#119
yeah, I wish the clergy would stay out of politics altogether. I wish atheists were trusted more.
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#122
I do hope that the emotional damage inflicted by this invitation can be repaired.
frylock
Apr 2016
#90
But the Clinton Foundation invited the Pope to their Global Initiative. So she's on their radar.
Nanjeanne
Apr 2016
#112
A "Public Papal Endorsement"? Is that the best hyperbole you can come up with?
brooklynite
Apr 2016
#115
if his endorsement include Kim Davis...then those endorsement mean squat. n/t
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#117
Pope Francis expected to fire the Archbishop who tricked him into meeting Kim Davis
frylock
Apr 2016
#120
that's 10 minutes more than Hillary, assuming she didn't burst into flame upon entering holy ground.
hobbit709
Apr 2016
#118