2016 Postmortem

salinsky

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111. I agree with you ...

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 02:36 PM

Apr 2016

... I don't think he has to get out yet.

But, his campaign seems to have gotten away from him recently, and he needs to reel it back in.

Bullshitting his supporters about magic math does no good for anyone.

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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