2016 Postmortem

Lucinda

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98. He is running for election to one of the few jobs on the planet that gets zero "breaks"

Reply to blm (Reply #11)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 02:05 PM

Apr 2016

If he can't handle the "interview process" he certainly wouldn't be up to the job.

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Bernie looked demoralized on MTP this morning ... [View all] salinsky Apr 2016 OP

Following the Brockster's playbook, I see. dchill Apr 2016 #1

Just a casual observation is all ... salinsky Apr 2016 #20

So you came up with the "demoralized" meme on your own. dchill Apr 2016 #25

I didn't get a playbook, bro ... salinsky Apr 2016 #37

Cool story. dchill Apr 2016 #39

I know it's hard to swallow ... salinsky Apr 2016 #42

No. It's not a conspiracy. dchill Apr 2016 #45

No it is pure 100% unadulterated Machiavellian ... KPN Apr 2016 #54

Then how do you explain that about 60% of the American people prefer Sanders to Hillary? Poll Cal33 Apr 2016 #67

No, it's because more people have voted for her ... salinsky Apr 2016 #69

You are avoiding my points. I see no further point in debating with you. Cal33 Apr 2016 #75

That's cool ... salinsky Apr 2016 #79

Also, rally attendees, young and poor don't vote Sheepshank Apr 2016 #101

Until the general election, when she will get crushed. peacebird Apr 2016 #157

Progressive indies will vote for her ... salinsky Apr 2016 #164

Wow, I need the drugs YOU are taking... peacebird Apr 2016 #219

It's just reality ... salinsky Apr 2016 #221

I do breathe nicely, thanks. I am Bernie or Bust, and happily so! peacebird Apr 2016 #222

You're high on your own supply ... salinsky Apr 2016 #223

My my my, such language! Tut, tut! peacebird Apr 2016 #224

Seem to get very worked up Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #229

I really don't need a dog in the fight ... salinsky Apr 2016 #236

Doubling down Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #247

Seems all that poster has is insults Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #227

In closed primaries Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #78

She'll get her share and Trump will his brush Apr 2016 #136

And just the thought of Hillary will Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #153

There are many Republicans that'll NEVER vote for Trump ... salinsky Apr 2016 #166

Keep believing that Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #174

We outnumber them. White votes only can not elect a president anymore. brush Apr 2016 #254

You REALLY Need To Understand That There Is A VERY GOOD REALITY THAT... ChiciB1 Apr 2016 #151

I agree and I'm sick of pretending I don't. This eye-opening election has Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #179

Try the polls are his New York defeat. brush Apr 2016 #133

Love the insults Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #77

That's because I'm following the playbook ... salinsky Apr 2016 #83

Why do you keep using that description? MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #178

U mad, bro? ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #183

Is it possible that he might be one of those who has been sent here to spread discord among Cal33 Apr 2016 #269

And yet you manage to swallow Fairgo Apr 2016 #193

I'm not the one being forced to swallow something I find unpleasant ... salinsky Apr 2016 #196

Member since: Tue Mar 1, 2016, 04:10 PM -nt- chascarrillo Apr 2016 #80

Yah! .... salinsky Apr 2016 #86

I saw that too. Why does anyone who's been here as long as we have... Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #184

Response #184 ... salinsky Apr 2016 #197

I wasn't talking to you bro. Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #206

Mmmmmmwah!!... salinsky Apr 2016 #208

So's your mom Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #210

Wow ... That's the most brotastic post of the night ... salinsky Apr 2016 #216

BRO? MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #176

You got a problem with bro, bro? salinsky Apr 2016 #186

"you people & Brock" - confirmation snowy owl Apr 2016 #125

Honestly, I had forgotten who he was before joining DU ... salinsky Apr 2016 #128

No, they don't. snowy owl Apr 2016 #132

I'm not getting paid, bro ... salinsky Apr 2016 #139

Truth? I don't know who they are or where they come from. Could be Clinton... snowy owl Apr 2016 #148

The �Bernie Bros� Narrative: a Cheap Campaign Tactic Masquerading as Journalism and Social Activism snowy owl Apr 2016 #149

Do you think it costs $12/hour to hire that kind of job, or do you think ... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #192

Bernie's only paying $10.10, so ... salinsky Apr 2016 #198

I wish you would stop lying. You have no facts nor evidence. snowy owl Apr 2016 #213

I already gave you the links, dude ... salinsky Apr 2016 #218

They were duds, dude. Besides, the rules are you're supposed to be nice to me. snowy owl Apr 2016 #256

Who? Berniebros? Interns for Bernie's campaign? Not following you. snowy owl Apr 2016 #209

No... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #214

Who knows. Do you think it's worth $7.50? Some advice I found online... snowy owl Apr 2016 #255

Bernie has spent $16 million ... salinsky Apr 2016 #266

From Mother Jones re David Brock snowy owl Apr 2016 #259

Bernie has spent way too much for an online presence ... salinsky Apr 2016 #274

Let's get real. This is not against the Bernie people...we are getting ready for the General. KelleyD Apr 2016 #160

I don't think that's part of the hiring plan... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #202

You should quit damaging the Bernie campaign for free ... salinsky Apr 2016 #225

I was afraid Bernie was babbling about snipers in airports, trying to join the Marines and merrily Apr 2016 #189

Old news ... salinsky Apr 2016 #195

Nope. She recently repeated the Marine fairy tale. More to the point, merrily Apr 2016 #265

Old lies are no lies? dchill Apr 2016 #277

He looked great and was pumped in Wilmington, DE on Saturday! woodsprite Apr 2016 #276

+1, Team Used Car Salesmen (Devine Weaver) totally ignored the 2008 election and went down the uponit7771 Apr 2016 #2

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #8

That would be the 2016 Clinton campaign... dchill Apr 2016 #26

2.5 million more votes = you're wrong uponit7771 Apr 2016 #62

If she's so popular, beloved, trusted. . . why care about social media? Why pay trolls? snowy owl Apr 2016 #127

If she wanted to smear Bernie's good name ... salinsky Apr 2016 #140

We've covered that. You out of a job? $7.25 looks good I guess. snowy owl Apr 2016 #260

I think of them more as ... salinsky Apr 2016 #60

lol!!! uponit7771 Apr 2016 #64

Totally like HRC '08 except for the different message, no big PACs, no former POTUS stumping, etc. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #124

Bernie hasn't gone negative. He has pointed out facts. Vinca Apr 2016 #3

Telling facts about HRC is going negative to Camp Weathervane. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #4

Charles Koch just endorsed her. Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #154

Koch's not endorsing ... salinsky Apr 2016 #199

Low info voters pay attention to Koch? Hahahahaha! Best one today. Getting tired are you? snowy owl Apr 2016 #261

blaming poor people isn't stating facts uponit7771 Apr 2016 #12

Facts Camp Clinton Style: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #15

Blaming poor still isn't stating facts and she got that one wrong... uponit7771 Apr 2016 #17

Stop it! You're demoralizing me! dchill Apr 2016 #29

+1. Well he and supporters have slammed every other good Democrat, now let's slam the poor. Hoyt Apr 2016 #16

Bullshit Armstead Apr 2016 #22

The onus is not on poor people, its on Sanders and poor people do vote... he's 100% false. uponit7771 Apr 2016 #57

Some do, a lot do not Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #84

Maybe so, but why blame/slam them? Hoyt Apr 2016 #93

As i said he should have been more tactful Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #118

The poor have voted for Hillary, so how was he factually correct? Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #257

You are just bending stuff now Armstead Apr 2016 #112

Meme of the day Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #119

So true, its never his fault... never his message... he's never done anything wrong and its uponit7771 Apr 2016 #30

Better character Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #85

Never blamed anyone? Beowulf Apr 2016 #161

She also killed Abe Lincoln according to FAUX news, seems they're a credible place for info here now uponit7771 Apr 2016 #182

They are in desperate flailing mode alcibiades_mystery Apr 2016 #81

"Hillary's being mean and cheating again!!" .... salinsky Apr 2016 #107

The people who have accused Hillary Clinton of everything and anything wil warn us not to gloat alcibiades_mystery Apr 2016 #135

I frequent a local thrift shop where many people buy their clothes. Vinca Apr 2016 #58

The context is why is he losing... placing any onus on anything else but himself is poor character uponit7771 Apr 2016 #59

How do you account for the largest crowds and largest donations in history if he's the problem? Vinca Apr 2016 #61

Crowds and donations don't vote, my goodness... why are we going through this!?!? uponit7771 Apr 2016 #66

I think the real question is, how has Hillary managed to con so many people? Vinca Apr 2016 #68

No, the real question is why hasn't his messaged reached the very people who he was supposed... uponit7771 Apr 2016 #70

Bullshit. Any proof for your smear? redstateblues Apr 2016 #106

Where shall I start? Vinca Apr 2016 #268

I won't argue that is true, but nowadays most people do not have to go to the polls. Hoyt Apr 2016 #97

plus transportation issues. nt grasswire Apr 2016 #258

He is correct factually Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #82

If he wanted those votes .... salinsky Apr 2016 #88

He cant make them vote Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #116

I guess you're right ... salinsky Apr 2016 #129

Very racist statement Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #150

Your opinion is duly noted for what it's worth ... salinsky Apr 2016 #200

And now insults Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #226

Sorry about your feeeeeeelings, bro ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #228

I am glad I am not your brother Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #231

Me too. I'd hate that. ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #232

To bad the insults backfired Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #233

Mmmkay... salinsky Apr 2016 #237

Lol Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #245

Hmm well known facts nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #91

It appears that he's backing off the negativity and is coming to terms with the math ... salinsky Apr 2016 #275

You should be more concerned about Hillary not winning the GE. Segami Apr 2016 #5

Not concerned with Trump ... salinsky Apr 2016 #21

no one believes that yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #56

Most people do. Zynx Apr 2016 #155

There's a reason Palin wasn't elected in '08. Sane people didn't vote for her. emulatorloo Apr 2016 #235

What a load of shit whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #6

2.5 million more votes = more palatable than Sanders uponit7771 Apr 2016 #14

Not to enough people to win the GE whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #18

Bernie supporters who are Democrats ... salinsky Apr 2016 #24

I'm a democrat and I feel whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #28

That's really unfortunate ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #103

the further left the screenname reddread Apr 2016 #27

Actually, I adopted the name because it pissed off freepers .... salinsky Apr 2016 #44

really? reddread Apr 2016 #113

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #7

"and become so loose with the truth recently"?? beedle Apr 2016 #9

Met with the pope. Nuff said. eom Blanks Apr 2016 #33

Got the Quote? Nuff said. eom beedle Apr 2016 #36

"We have a clear path to victory." salinsky Apr 2016 #38

So that's the standard you are going to apply? beedle Apr 2016 #46

I didn't say it disqualified him ... salinsky Apr 2016 #49

so is 'dodging sniper fire in Bosnia' beedle Apr 2016 #71

You won't find me defending that ... salinsky Apr 2016 #76

Not as old as the vast majority of Hillary's 'experience' beedle Apr 2016 #87

I never said it had an expiration date ... salinsky Apr 2016 #89

Obviously you didn't beedle Apr 2016 #90

Just because I refuse to conform to the words you're trying to ... salinsky Apr 2016 #92

So what 'words' are you trying to 'conform' to? beedle Apr 2016 #99

Well, I'm gonna say you're "rationalizing" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #104

Finally, you actually had the balls to say something direct beedle Apr 2016 #108

This whole exercise is supposed to be about evaluating that old news to see what kind of new Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #185

Good luck with that ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #188

Bernie says 'extraordinary' meeting... Blanks Apr 2016 #72

Dammit! .... salinsky Apr 2016 #95

Since you have always been... tonedevil Apr 2016 #10

He's exhausted - cut him a break. blm Apr 2016 #11

He is running for election to one of the few jobs on the planet that gets zero "breaks" Lucinda Apr 2016 #98

HA!! The Prez gets "zero breaks?" KansDem Apr 2016 #109

They must be able to make decisions 24/7. Surely you know that? Lucinda Apr 2016 #110

You're setting the bar at Dubya??? .... salinsky Apr 2016 #115

He handled it fine, and, looking tired occasionally happens to both candidates. blm Apr 2016 #271

Well, this settles it... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #201

Bernie's only paying $10.10 ... salinsky Apr 2016 #204

You seem to have a problem with Dems on DU sticking up for Dem candidates blm Apr 2016 #270

A totally dishonest post from a DUer who does nothing but bash at Bernie since joining. Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #13

Actually, I was banned from the Hillary within a week of joining DU ... salinsky Apr 2016 #40

Yep! Just checked and he was banned. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #53

Anyone with more than one post is banned... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #205

Oh gee. What you just accused him of is what most of BSS do redstateblues Apr 2016 #250

Each person needs to judge for themselves as opposed to editorial interpertations jimmy_crack_corn Apr 2016 #19

"loose with the truth" LoL... The irony escapes you. Bread and Circus Apr 2016 #23

Nowhere near as demoralized as you will look when LibDemAlways Apr 2016 #31

Does Bernie ever take responsibility or just blame others? #PoorDontVoteBS riversedge Apr 2016 #32

+1...Him blaming the poor is bad character, he's never fuckin wrong about anything uponit7771 Apr 2016 #55

Anger's this one, lashing out telling black activists in Philly they're responsible appalachiablue Apr 2016 #194

Nice strategy. Take that term "demoralize" bjo59 Apr 2016 #34

Speaking of Loose With the Truth noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #35

He just looked like he knew the hit Job Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #41

What a load. hopeforchange2008 Apr 2016 #43

Stay down. You're beat. frylock Apr 2016 #47

he thought he'd win, and now he knows he can't, no matter what his surrogates are saying La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #48

But, but, but ... salinsky Apr 2016 #50

Clinton in 08 around this point was looking pretty sad too La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #51

Perhaps staying on the issues rather than spinning the talking points would have served in a more Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #63

Say what? salinsky Apr 2016 #73

There are no facts, only interpretations. Friedrich Nietzsche See OP as pertinent example. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #65

I watched Stephanopoulos interview Bernie Samantha Apr 2016 #74

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #94

Mmmmmmwah!! .... salinsky Apr 2016 #96

Yep. He shifted to misinformation and lies. Lucinda Apr 2016 #100

Yep ... salinsky Apr 2016 #102

It will depend on how and when he steps down, and what he does to help in the GE. Lucinda Apr 2016 #105

I agree with you ... salinsky Apr 2016 #111

Especially not the new young voters. Lucinda Apr 2016 #114

Unlike Hillary Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #121

I'd look demoralized occasionally too if I was the only person fighting in this election polly7 Apr 2016 #117

Sorry, but a Hillary supporter is not a good judge of Bernie or negative campaigning aikoaiko Apr 2016 #120

So true Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #122

Having to explain to idiots over and over again the same stuff grntuscarora Apr 2016 #123

No doubt. Running for President is tough ... salinsky Apr 2016 #143

Cute. grntuscarora Apr 2016 #144

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #126

Kewl. Depicting Hillary as a witch. What's next? .... salinsky Apr 2016 #141

sooo... spinny salinsky berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #130

That's a crock. The guy is exhausted. Anything little scraps you can find. He is not quitting! bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #131

Running for President is hard ... salinsky Apr 2016 #142

HRC has online support. She's ahead. Why pay for more? Isn't that dishonest? snowy owl Apr 2016 #134

Bernie has paid Revolution Messaging $16 large ... salinsky Apr 2016 #145

BS. If you had any proof, you post link. More confirmation of your link to HRC. snowy owl Apr 2016 #147

Here you are ... salinsky Apr 2016 #163

Stage 4 - Depression Alfresco Apr 2016 #137

Hey, you folks have been outed The Blue Flower Apr 2016 #138

They are so easy to spot, aren't they? snowy owl Apr 2016 #152

Welcome to DU! Will you be staying long? Scootaloo Apr 2016 #146

Until she's indicted. Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #156

Keep hanging all your hopes on that indictment fairy ... salinsky Apr 2016 #168

Bernie campaing has NOT PAID for online trolling;WP backs down snowy owl Apr 2016 #158

I love finger pointing. peace13 Apr 2016 #159

Well then, send her to the dungeon. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #162

Gotta love auto correct! peace13 Apr 2016 #167

Oops. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #170

Get well soon! peace13 Apr 2016 #171

Yikes! salinsky Apr 2016 #165

Aaa...yes...that the was the point! peace13 Apr 2016 #169

You've been very busy here since joining on March 1st eom LiberalElite Apr 2016 #172

Thanks for noticing! ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #191

I have to ask if you are the auto parts king Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #173

Uh, yeah, that's me ... salinsky Apr 2016 #207

I had a white Gremlin! Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #264

Said the low post count OP who we should NEVER confuse with being... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #175

So wounded ... salinsky Apr 2016 #177

Sure you are... MrMickeysMom Apr 2016 #180

oh Randy Bobandy,you funny!! wendylaroux Apr 2016 #181

Discredit, disqualify, and demoralize TM99 Apr 2016 #187

Dismissive of dbag deflections ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #190

The poor people don't vote line is an admission that his revolution has failed Gothmog Apr 2016 #203

Fired Up With Stephanopoulos corbettkroehler Apr 2016 #211

Glad you're inspired by the angry white dude ... salinsky Apr 2016 #212

Bernie did not act bitter, disillusioned, nor pointing fingers of blame.... wundermaus Apr 2016 #215

Nah, he whined about the process ... salinsky Apr 2016 #220

I love me some Bernie, it will also be a long fun wait till the convention nolabels Apr 2016 #253

gosh H2O Man Apr 2016 #217

FFS, and Hillary looks dishonest every day. nr Logical Apr 2016 #230

I prolly would be the same way Go Vols Apr 2016 #234

Do you speak English? ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #240

I see nt in your title Go Vols Apr 2016 #242

Notatennesseeinbred?? ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #243

This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Apr 2016 #246

I'll delete to prevent a hide Go Vols Apr 2016 #248

This message was self-deleted by its author salinsky Apr 2016 #249

Seems you want discussion, Go Vols Apr 2016 #251

Hillary, is that you? polichick Apr 2016 #238

Did you bring this script from the Clinton campaign? INdemo Apr 2016 #239

Geez ... salinsky Apr 2016 #241

The pathetic thing is all you have .. salinsky Apr 2016 #244

Hey Salinsky, you sound kind of tired. Are you feeling okay? Matariki Apr 2016 #252

Sanders caught in political trap utopia_basin Apr 2016 #262

He really needs to conduct himself in a positive way from here on out ... salinsky Apr 2016 #273

that all you got? Marrah_G Apr 2016 #263

Trashing Thread B Calm Apr 2016 #267

I use these chervilant Apr 2016 #278

I guess we see what we want to see. Orsino Apr 2016 #272

The primary campaign is really taking its toll on him. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #279