2016 Postmortem

Bonobo

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62. Your sad illusion and mistake is in thinking that revolutions are started at the top. nt

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What has Bernie Sanders done in his long career to suggest he could start a revolution? [View all] qdouble Apr 2016 OP

Well, 15 bucks per hour, it's like this, Bernie convinced us. Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #1

One article stated it went as high as $20/hr. JimDandy Apr 2016 #10

Huh? AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #2

I understand what a revolution is.... qdouble Apr 2016 #13

It's a revolution in thinking AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #14

What policy will he pass through the other branches of government that will accomplish this? qdouble Apr 2016 #28

What color will the pen be when one writes a novel? Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #57

The don't conflate it with a cult of personality. Orsino Apr 2016 #67

Bernies run is the most impressive thing I've ever seen Csainvestor Apr 2016 #3

this isn't necessarily a pro Hillary post qdouble Apr 2016 #16

This! Scuba Apr 2016 #64

Because Bernie said so. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #4

Thank you for that fact filled, detailed solid rant AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #18

I 2nd that berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #32

It wasn't a rant. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #34

No, it was an opinion Amaril Apr 2016 #71

Thank your for your fact filled detailed response... sheshe2 Apr 2016 #60

lol... qdouble Apr 2016 #19

I understand that. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #40

Haven't you squeezed your tube of projection dry yet? dchill Apr 2016 #35

From the person who supports, no we can't. Or maybe next year or so. insta8er Apr 2016 #39

The "no, we can't" meme ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #42

You could try the gender card that your team created, or insta8er Apr 2016 #45

You could try staying on topic. n/t NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #46

Why because you call me out on a "right wing" meme..I can't call insta8er Apr 2016 #49

Nice word salad. NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #51

You win! So much more intelligent.. insta8er Apr 2016 #52

What ev. n/t NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #53

Better next year or so than never under "I don't know" Sanders uponit7771 Apr 2016 #70

Don't forget no math either, there's an OP about this uponit7771 Apr 2016 #69

Another paid troll to put on my ignore list? Tiggeroshii Apr 2016 #5

Looks to me as if a movement is underway! oldandhappy Apr 2016 #6

I'm not knocking what Bernie is trying to accomplish at all... qdouble Apr 2016 #20

Awwww you are such a cute little guy! Marrah_G Apr 2016 #7

Because if you look at each position... basselope Apr 2016 #8

I'm not convinced that Hillary and Obama don't want single player qdouble Apr 2016 #21

Hmmmm Old Codger Apr 2016 #29

except you don't change our political reality by electing one person nt forjusticethunders Apr 2016 #82

No we can't because I'm beholden to those special insta8er Apr 2016 #41

Then why take it "OFF THE TABLE"??? basselope Apr 2016 #77

It all depends on the support and majorities in congress... qdouble Apr 2016 #84

No, having a goal doesn't depend on that at all. basselope Apr 2016 #85

How About 40 Years Of Advocacy - A Consistent Message And Theme From The Beginning cantbeserious Apr 2016 #9

I'm not knocking that... qdouble Apr 2016 #22

Your Opinion Only - Others See The World Much, Much Differently cantbeserious Apr 2016 #24

He cannot by himself, if you would have listened to one of his stump insta8er Apr 2016 #43

Ignore the foolish post, everyone. Maedhros Apr 2016 #11

We are the revolution..Bernie has said it a thousand times berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #12

Too bad the "revolutionists" ... NanceGreggs Apr 2016 #44

or just maybe.. something else happened... berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #66

Maybe the better question Urchin Apr 2016 #15

I'll give you that Bernie may be more consistent that hillary and not cater to lobbyists but... qdouble Apr 2016 #26

But at least he will try, and in trying will start negotiations with Repubs way further back GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #76

He has done more for Ameriocan working families... Bohemianwriter Apr 2016 #17

This isn't about Hillary... qdouble Apr 2016 #27

At least Bernie doesn't promise an easy fight.. Bohemianwriter Apr 2016 #38

Then read my post at #47 snowy owl Apr 2016 #48

I can think of a few ContinentalOp Apr 2016 #23

Yep. ucrdem Apr 2016 #25

Radio? I haven't heard of that one. ContinentalOp Apr 2016 #30

He's been a staple on Pacifica for years. ucrdem Apr 2016 #33

haha, interesting. thanks! ContinentalOp Apr 2016 #36

He started a revolution last year. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #31

When Sanders moved to Vermont, he started a revolution The Second Stone Apr 2016 #37

So much suck about this post. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #59

+1000000000 senz Apr 2016 #61

So much suck, and so little revolution The Second Stone Apr 2016 #79

I can't hear you through the ignore list walls. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #81

Jeff Merkley's list - we've answered . . . Now, what's Clinton done? snowy owl Apr 2016 #47

He certainly gave one of the biggest political machines on this planet a run for their money... phleshdef Apr 2016 #50

Well this election for one. NT northernsouthern Apr 2016 #54

He started a revolution. Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #55

welcome to du and my ignore list. Cobalt Violet Apr 2016 #56

He has already started a political revolution. senz Apr 2016 #58

Your sad illusion and mistake is in thinking that revolutions are started at the top. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #62

He has started one in the Democratic Party. Downwinder Apr 2016 #63

He's been a very good person who has given a shit about the underdog. Vinca Apr 2016 #65

Patiently waited until the time was right? NCTraveler Apr 2016 #68

And how dare he, right? Amaril Apr 2016 #74

How dare he what? Run for President? Maybe you can show me where I have taken issue with that. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #78

Oh Hello Brock.. 2banon Apr 2016 #72

Ha! Bernie is trying to prevent an actual revolution. You really should help him. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #73

Bernie is a great advocate. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #75

If he gets elected, that would be a TREMENDOUS example. thesquanderer Apr 2016 #80

Irony; "He's no revolutionary! He's hardly part of the establishment at all!" n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #83

Brockwurst! Ino Apr 2016 #86