2016 Postmortem

JackRiddler

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142. Most of the politicians in this country are corporate whores.

Thu Apr 14, 2016, 02:55 PM

Apr 2016

I wouldn't have said it in a speech, but it's exactly correct and unobjectionable usage. It describes what they do.

But you did manage to make me waste my time, Mr. Not Actually Alinsky But Thinks He's Learned a Lesson About Word-Coding.

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Bernie has now apologized for the "whore" remark and ... [View all] salinsky Apr 2016 OP

Link? Dem2 Apr 2016 #1

https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/720590717706506240 salinsky Apr 2016 #5

Thank you Dem2 Apr 2016 #10

Oops ... salinsky Apr 2016 #16

Here ya go. brush Apr 2016 #70

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #2

"Bernie is obviously more gracious than I am" Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #22

Haha ... salinsky Apr 2016 #23

When was someone called a whore? I thought the term was "corporate whores"? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #3

In context, it's much worse than I initially thought Dem2 Apr 2016 #7

That's really disgusting. nt salinsky Apr 2016 #9

It's is CLEAR to any thinking person he was referring to "Corporate Whore". NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #45

He referred to Hillary directly twice ... salinsky Apr 2016 #47

Well, if the shoe fits... revbones Apr 2016 #65

Did you put the shoes on? Buttons3345 Apr 2016 #147

Personally I don't believe there was any need for him TO apologize. NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #73

Well it shows he has manners! Buttons3345 Apr 2016 #149

Why did Bernie apologize for the remark then? workinclasszero Apr 2016 #63

Because of people like you or if not you, other Hillary supporters gabeana Apr 2016 #113

I'm sure you'll have a new outrage tomorrow. Afterall, how hard is it to twist a couple words NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #125

Almost -- but not quite -- as bad as superpredators. nt nichomachus Apr 2016 #108

How is that worse than if someone was actually called a whore? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #11

The statement is beyond defense. Dem2 Apr 2016 #14

Just knock it off, I won't be bullied or shamed for my opinion. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #20

I can't stop you from being stubborn Dem2 Apr 2016 #24

And I can tell you that this is just the daily poutrage and it's absurd. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #27

Unfortunately, this one was real Dem2 Apr 2016 #29

Now it's about harming the children? Really? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #33

OK, now you've gone too far Dem2 Apr 2016 #35

Once you reach for the "you're wrong because think of the children" argument you've already lost. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #36

Who do you think took that picture? Dem2 Apr 2016 #38

You're missing the point, the appeal to emotion fallacy is an automatic fail. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #40

Disgusting Dem2 Apr 2016 #44

What's disgusting is your trying to make this about your kid. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #46

Nice (as the kids say) Puglover Apr 2016 #129

I really wanted to go further but I was too nice, I see others didn't hold back though. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #140

What the hell is your kid doing alone at a rally? Kalidurga Apr 2016 #81

Lol Dem2 Apr 2016 #85

You brought you child into this Kalidurga Apr 2016 #90

Washington Square is essentially NYU Dem2 Apr 2016 #93

Yeah so Kalidurga Apr 2016 #97

Your kid is enrolled at NYU? frylock Apr 2016 #133

You need to drop this. You're not coming off well. That comment is indefensible. brush Apr 2016 #80

I'm not the one dragging kids into it because I'm losing the argument and trying to gin up outrage. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #141

I know right? ... salinsky Apr 2016 #148

Clutching pearls. Oh ny Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #59

They went on their own Dem2 Apr 2016 #64

That ain't right .... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #39

Logical fallacies never are. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #41

You want Sanders to apologize for something he never said because someone the comment was NOT Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #54

He already disavowed the statement Dem2 Apr 2016 #56

But you brought your child into the discussion without any rationale for doing so. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #58

That made 2 of us that were disgusted Dem2 Apr 2016 #74

Then why aren't you offended over all the objectionable things I've been witness to? Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #79

OK Dem2 Apr 2016 #82

Good thing you aren't running for President! Buttons3345 Apr 2016 #156

Then perhaps you can explain to your kids what sus453 Apr 2016 #162

Bernie has said: workinclasszero Apr 2016 #71

What part of I'm not outraged do you not understand? I can type it slower if it helps. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #143

Sure, keep doing damage to Bernie workinclasszero Apr 2016 #144

LMAO! Keep digging, this kabuki theater gets more outrageous every minute. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #155

Well your opinion of name calling is being a bully! Buttons3345 Apr 2016 #151

Not sure if new poster is being sarcastic or just not an it-getter... beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #152

Again, if the shoe fits... revbones Apr 2016 #66

The term was "corporate Democratic whores" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #76

So punctuation has no meaning for you? revbones Apr 2016 #83

In the two sentences leading up to the vile slur ... salinsky Apr 2016 #150

Up is down noiretextatique Apr 2016 #37

Of course not ... salinsky Apr 2016 #42

Oh spare me the sanctimonious bullshit noiretextatique Apr 2016 #50

I understand why Bernie felt he should, he is campaigning. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #43

The term has such a distinctive and well known meaning and used so often it is definable Dragonfli Apr 2016 #48

First of all, the term he used was "corporate Democratic whores" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #62

Some corporate whores are Democrats, notable among them Are Bill and Hillary Clinton Dragonfli Apr 2016 #75

It was "corporate Democratic whores" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #12

And? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #15

Keep rationalizing ... salinsky Apr 2016 #18

Facts aren't rationalizing, get over it. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #25

The fact is ... salinsky Apr 2016 #28

Nope, go peddle it somewhere else, I find corrupt politicians to be offensive. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #31

Yeah cuz using a common term that means something other than what your'e outraged about revbones Apr 2016 #68

"here" is the virtual equivalent of the street. Not a political rally for POTUS KittyWampus Apr 2016 #69

And? I'm still not outraged, in fact I'm quite bored by the show. Try harder. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #139

Not corporate whore but Democratic whore. Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #99

I see comments like "inappropriate" and "insensitive" but no apology. Where is that at? IamMab Apr 2016 #4

What I learned in kindergarten .... peace13 Apr 2016 #120

Bernie is running for office. No downside to apologizing. Bonobo Apr 2016 #6

Well check my history and have a slice of humble pie on me. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #8

Good on you ... salinsky Apr 2016 #30

fellow travelers? frylock Apr 2016 #134

Saying the words "c*******e w***e" is a far, far worse offense than being one Fumesucker Apr 2016 #13

concise and well stated rurallib Apr 2016 #117

The CW word. frylock Apr 2016 #135

I never defended the comment. Triana Apr 2016 #17

Thank you ... salinsky Apr 2016 #21

Agreed Dem2 Apr 2016 #26

Good. He's the gentleman I hoped he was. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #19

Nope.. disillusioned73 Apr 2016 #32

Misogyny is very ugly ... salinsky Apr 2016 #34

The term has such a distinctive and well known meaning and used so often it is definable Dragonfli Apr 2016 #49

No. I retract nothing, and I have nothing to apologize for. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #51

You would probably feel right at home at a Trump rally ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #98

And you'd feel right at home as a character in 1984. FUCK THAT NOISE. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #102

I doubt it ibegurpard Apr 2016 #103

Nope. Not Me. Armstead Apr 2016 #52

.... salinsky Apr 2016 #114

All of you hypocrites would use that term for an R noiretextatique Apr 2016 #53

Not "would," "have." Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #57

Why would we use the term "corporate Democratic whores" to refer to Rs ... salinsky Apr 2016 #67

You inadvertantly just nailed the point � it was inappropriate for dems to call other dems that brush Apr 2016 #87

OMG! Are you serious. Some guy makes a comment and you want us to do 15 Hail Mary's and bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #55

If candidates are responsible for every rude comment a supporter utters... peace13 Apr 2016 #60

"People are responsible for the words that come out of their mouths and no one else." salinsky Apr 2016 #106

Not sure the term follower applies to me. peace13 Apr 2016 #118

Oops ... salinsky Apr 2016 #119

: ) peace13 Apr 2016 #121

I also would like to hear the defense of the whore remark from all the Bernie supporters on DU workinclasszero Apr 2016 #61

Oh, they're making their case right here ... salinsky Apr 2016 #72

"And, they sure as hell aren't Democrats." workinclasszero Apr 2016 #84

He insulted actual prostitutes. DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #77

nope ibegurpard Apr 2016 #78

He was invited to speak by the Sanders campaign ... salinsky Apr 2016 #96

Yeah too bad ibegurpard Apr 2016 #107

I feel a purge coming ... salinsky Apr 2016 #110

From DU? ibegurpard Apr 2016 #112

DU doesn't purge if that what you mean. Turin_C3PO Apr 2016 #146

"Corporate whore" Not just "whore" katsy Apr 2016 #86

Why do you keep leaving out a word and ignoring the context? ... salinsky Apr 2016 #92

Ok corporate democratic whore katsy Apr 2016 #115

You are under the mistaken impression that Bernie is our boss or our leader. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #88

There are two universes in this primary CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #89

+1,000 nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #116

Bernie just calming the PR...maybe some of those of you who are 'outraged' could explain this: islandmkl Apr 2016 #91

I do not apologize for truth. You can get my apology as soon as hell freezes over and Autumn Apr 2016 #94

Keep it up! Your faux outrage ensures a permanent link to Hillary and "corporate whore" riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #95

Sorry, but this one has legs ... salinsky Apr 2016 #100

In your dreams nt riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #101

The outrage over "unqualified" is even more ridiculous. frylock Apr 2016 #136

Would it... MrWendel Apr 2016 #153

smdh frylock Apr 2016 #154

Tis... MrWendel Apr 2016 #157

I don't think an apology was necessary. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #104

I'd never defend it. I'm glad he apologized. vintx Apr 2016 #105

Good on you ... salinsky Apr 2016 #111

I'd like know... Mike Nelson Apr 2016 #109

First of all there is nothing I have to apologize for, sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #122

First of all, thanks for acknowledging that it was unacceptable ... salinsky Apr 2016 #124

** off with your fake outrage artislife Apr 2016 #123

You know what would be Puglover Apr 2016 #130

Spare me, I will get you a fainting couch artislife Apr 2016 #131

LOL Puglover Apr 2016 #132

Now I do...now I see your avatar... artislife Apr 2016 #159

Probably runs about 50/50. frylock Apr 2016 #137

I guess Bernie Bros ... salinsky Apr 2016 #126

This is so rad. frylock Apr 2016 #138

Nothing wrong was said Politicalboi Apr 2016 #127

The term was "corporate Democratic whores" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #128

Most of the politicians in this country are corporate whores. JackRiddler Apr 2016 #142

You're welcome ... salinsky Apr 2016 #145

Also completely irrelevant to the universe. JackRiddler Apr 2016 #158

Bernie was right to disavow the "corporate whore" remark, but sus453 Apr 2016 #160

Locking Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #161