2016 Postmortem

rurallib

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32. where did you get the idea that it was done to court voters?

Reply to eastwestdem (Reply #17)

Sat Apr 16, 2016, 01:43 PM

Apr 2016

Why would the Vatican do that?
Sanders didn't just drop in you know. He was invited to speak at a conference.

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I have no problem with the Sanders/Pope meeting, but if he wants my vote [View all] eastwestdem Apr 2016 OP

. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2016 #1

Agnostics can be Christians. JackRiddler Apr 2016 #61

The "avowed agnostic" who acts more Christian then the Corporatist ? FreakinDJ Apr 2016 #2

agnostics are actually more religious IMO, they are open to reason. litlbilly Apr 2016 #23

This. Not tied to any one tradition or legend. Open-minded, usually very spiritual and connected ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #59

couldnt have said it better myself. Bravo litlbilly Apr 2016 #62

Bwahahahaha... 99Forever Apr 2016 #3

So you have a pRoblem with Obama meeting religious jewish buddhist JI7 Apr 2016 #4

I'm fine with any meeting that connects and builds bridges between groups, the problem eastwestdem Apr 2016 #17

that's a common part of campaigns. Hillary has met with a lot of jewish leaders and groups JI7 Apr 2016 #24

where did you get the idea that it was done to court voters? rurallib Apr 2016 #32

That is NOT what you put forth in your OP. pangaia Apr 2016 #36

Weather one is monotheistic, atheist or other, should not keep us from coming together to fight berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #5

His belief system is the most legitimate one I've ever heard from a politician, ever. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #6

where was the divine intervention when his people were being killed in the millions ? JI7 Apr 2016 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author JimDandy Apr 2016 #15

Ever hear of "spiritual?" Punkingal Apr 2016 #8

Beyond good and evil ucrdem Apr 2016 #9

I hope that... tonedevil Apr 2016 #10

He was there to talk about poverty, not to make a connection with faith. djean111 Apr 2016 #11

Bernie is far from agnostic. He is a Jew. Lil Missy Apr 2016 #12

thank you for your sanity here! Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #19

You're just making shit up and hoping it sticks. It isn't n/t arcane1 Apr 2016 #13

sorry, Bernies positions are much closer to "God" than most organized so called religions. litlbilly Apr 2016 #14

Bernies postions on poverty etc, that is a true religious position. litlbilly Apr 2016 #18

Because, ya know... indigoth Apr 2016 #16

Suggestion -- Look at values as they pertain to life on earth Armstead Apr 2016 #20

This is how you choose a president? Ino Apr 2016 #21

+1 brazillion Myrina Apr 2016 #60

17 posts, go back to the Hill shill table and try something else. this is total nonsense. litlbilly Apr 2016 #22

Wow, some of the Sanders supporters sure are passionate. eastwestdem Apr 2016 #25

Sheesh... JimDandy Apr 2016 #33

You joined DU yesterday and your 840high Apr 2016 #38

Wow...the whole election..indeed the future..depends on you! NRaleighLiberal Apr 2016 #39

It is the lies and the hypocrisy we belittle, not the religion. rurallib Apr 2016 #43

This whole post is about belittling Sanders' beliefs. LoveIsNow Apr 2016 #52

Whistles... nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #26

DU Whack A Mole ... Trajan Apr 2016 #27

Who do I want leading the empire to war? An agnostic or a hypocrit? HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #28

dont mix religion with politics. larkrake Apr 2016 #29

Back to the cave with you. Android3.14 Apr 2016 #30

He believes in God. He has flat out said it... Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #31

Woo hoo! Califonz Apr 2016 #34

Where did you get the idea Sanders was an "avowed agnostic"? rurallib Apr 2016 #35

It seems to be 'invent a meme' day. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #42

Who says he doesn't have faith? redwitch Apr 2016 #37

Favorite group: Hillary Clinton BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #40

If you want faith-based leadership, then go vote for Cruz. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #41

I have a better idea, the op should move to Saudi Arabia. JRLeft Apr 2016 #47

Probably already living in Mubai. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #49

This might help ... No religion needed. GeorgeGist Apr 2016 #44

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Whew! JRLeft Apr 2016 #46

Oh Jesus. The OP is a "moral majority" (of one)! nt Romulox Apr 2016 #48

Firstly, he says he's (a more scular) Jewish. LoveIsNow Apr 2016 #50

Well, Bernie's faith seems to be in people and democracy. Much more so than the Christian Hillary. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #51

Judge by the person's acts and accomplishments, snot Apr 2016 #53

Yes, cuz the executives who think they have a direct line to invisible sky-beings always do so well. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #54

WTF? "He will have to develop some sort of faith" He's 74 - what type of faith should he "develop"? jmg257 Apr 2016 #55

So basically you want the exact opposite of what the founders intended. basselope Apr 2016 #56

Bush believed in divine intervention too shawn703 Apr 2016 #57

Exactly, and whaddya know, God never told Bush anything he didn't want to hear. CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #58

Lots of Reform Jews don't go screaming about their religion. That doesn't make them agnostic. jfern Apr 2016 #63

I no longer bash the foolish, now that I've discovered "ignore" --- buh bye. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #64