2016 Postmortem

Armstead

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274. The problem is.....

Sat Aug 29, 2015, 10:35 AM

Aug 2015

The issue that Sanders is raising a CORE ISSUE....It has been a core issue, and a cancer that has been eating away at our society in many ways for at least 35 years. That is the increasing and obscene concentration of wealth and power -- and the siphoning up of all economic resources from the middle and lower classes upward to a tiny sliver of people who altready have more than they will ever need.

But that basic message has been glossed over and ignored by the Democratic Party Leadership (not all -- there are worthy exceptions), who in too many instances actually supported the problem.

Sanders has finally broken through, and has brought that issue into the mainstream. Unfortunately, the relentless repetition of it is necessary just to be heard through all of the political and media filter.

So, yes it may seem to some that it's narrow. But it also is necessary at this point to focus on that to spark a larger debate.

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Bernie brings DNC to its feet in BRILLIANT 25 minute speech! [View all] ram2008 Aug 2015 OP

Little DWS wasn't thrilled to #FeelTheBern ! peacebird Aug 2015 #1

Was the Democratic Party or it's executives mentioned? Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #2

+1 ruffburr Aug 2015 #29

She shouldn't be... elzenmahn Aug 2015 #144

She seriously needs to be drop kicked from the party Lorien Aug 2015 #205

Signed the petition and tweeted the link to it! peacebird Aug 2015 #241

This!^^^^^^10000! "the most dim witted, self serving corporate toadies ever..." 2banon Aug 2015 #290

I just cant get passed the fact that Bernie Sanders isnt a Democrat moobu2 Aug 2015 #3

He is a true Democrat, not the dino DLC corporatists that are running the party since Bubba. peacebird Aug 2015 #5

Well said Android3.14 Aug 2015 #81

and billionaires and Wall Street and Monsanto and ... . emsimon33 Aug 2015 #116

Me, too, peace bird... MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #244

He's more of a Democrat than the party chairperson. Fuddnik Aug 2015 #252

Yep, Bernie's an FDR Democrat. trof Aug 2015 #267

The Party has accepted him, he has just made a speech at a major meeting.......get over it. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #6

You get over it. 840high Aug 2015 #83

Huh? Makes no sense emsimon33 Aug 2015 #118

Get over WHAT? MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #246

That's too bad, because he's the best candidate. arcane1 Aug 2015 #8

Exactly Baadger Aug 2015 #239

TOO BAD you want to stand on the Vincardog Aug 2015 #9

it is gonna be a factor, whether sanders supporters wnat it to be or not. more burying their head. seabeyond Aug 2015 #12

He is running as a Democrat. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #61

right. then he should not separate himself from democratic, while running under democratic seabeyond Aug 2015 #65

It's not insulting to the DNC to point out the many obvious failings cleanhippie Aug 2015 #71

you can rationalize it 'til the cows come home. not gonna help sanders. nt seabeyond Aug 2015 #74

Ahh, so your post was exactly as it seemed: a trash Bernie post. cleanhippie Aug 2015 #77

making a point, once again, that will gain sanders support as opposed to yours and others seabeyond Aug 2015 #79

"i was all over it with blacks" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #92

i get you do not like reminders of fails, but it is a relevant point. you are a demanding woman seabeyond Aug 2015 #100

There was no "fail" and you should be ashamed of yourself. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #106

i didnt read, cause i do not want this to continue... but, i knew you couldnt let it go. lol seabeyond Aug 2015 #111

" i knew you couldnt let it go" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #115

So, then, you wouldn't want to respond, naturally... MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #253

WTF was this alerted on? Seriously folks- grow up! bettyellen Aug 2015 #128

Do you have to throw stink bombs in EVERY Sanders thread? AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #297

seriously. dont tell me what to do seabeyond Aug 2015 #299

Throw your pointless stink bombs then AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #301

and dont assign me my candidate. fail seabeyond Aug 2015 #309

I'm just happy she has recently put the S back on the end of Sanders' name. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2015 #157

I have no idea. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #162

Yeah, she' one of a small handful who use that technique. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2015 #166

You too, DiCA! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #167

So true. BeanMusical Aug 2015 #282

Oh, you're back hifiguy Aug 2015 #95

i missed you so, ;) seabeyond Aug 2015 #103

Question - kath Aug 2015 #124

That's a good question. 5? 10? A dozen? SMC22307 Aug 2015 #207

+1000! Puglover Aug 2015 #243

Is there a reason Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #266

For HRC supporters there is no limit. BeanMusical Aug 2015 #280

alert results lumberjack_jeff Aug 2015 #268

I call bullshit dreamnightwind Aug 2015 #104

i am helpful that way. seabeyond Aug 2015 #113

Oh I've noticed dreamnightwind Aug 2015 #119

So tell me RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #150

oh hell no i will not be sitting home. i will be his best cheerleader. bumperstickers, signs in seabeyond Aug 2015 #151

Now Bernie's selling "self interest" to white people??? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #155

if you would quit talking to me, i would get out of your celebratory thread like you want me to seabeyond Aug 2015 #156

What I want is for you to quit making shit up. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #158

i would like for you to quit insulting me every post. not gonna happen, is it. lol seabeyond Aug 2015 #160

Calling you out is not insulting you. And I won't stop doing that, no. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #163

ya ya ya ya ya seabeyond Aug 2015 #164

That's deep. BeanMusical Aug 2015 #283

It's hard to believe you didn't understand what the reference to R B Garr Aug 2015 #182

That tired old meme just isn't working for you guys. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #183

lol, back to the confusion scam, I see. R B Garr Aug 2015 #184

Nice personal attack. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #186

You attacked someone by calling her confused and attacked her again R B Garr Aug 2015 #188

Stop misrepresenting my posts. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #189

That's just what I said to you two posts ago. Quit misrepresenting posts. R B Garr Aug 2015 #190

FEEL THE BERN BABY!!! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #193

Thanks again for copying me. I'm flattered, and I R B Garr Aug 2015 #195

We are not returning to the days of back-room abortions, when countless women died... beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #196

Yes! The Democratic party stands for women's rights, minorities, and the disadvantaged! R B Garr Aug 2015 #197

Good thing the progressive in the race is anti-death penalty too. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #200

Yes, and it's good thing sparsely populated states compared to New York R B Garr Aug 2015 #202

You're saying that Vermont doesn't have the death penalty because it's a white state? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #204

I thank you all. kenfrequed Aug 2015 #208

I AGREE. It's at the top of the greatest! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #209

No, I wasn't saying what you said I said. You do this a lot. R B Garr Aug 2015 #216

So being pro-death penalty is all about "pleasing" one's constituents? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #217

The death penalty has been halted because of DNA advancements that uncovered R B Garr Aug 2015 #218

Yet Hillary is still pro-death penalty. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #219

.."Clinton helped save a mentally handicapped blck man from the electirc chair." R B Garr Aug 2015 #226

So she only wants to kill some of the prisoners. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #227

LMAO. Now this is completely radichhio. Lettuce move on. R B Garr Aug 2015 #230

Buh bye now! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #231

Lol! BeanMusical Aug 2015 #287

Thanks! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #316

What it's about, is just how calculating BOTH Clintons are. Fuddnik Aug 2015 #271

YEah, I remember the right wing noise machine following Clinton at funerals, and R B Garr Aug 2015 #279

Why did Bernie go to Vermont? Many liberals decided to go to Vermont. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #229

This message was self-deleted by its author R B Garr Aug 2015 #233

Now you're lecturing people on what a True Progressive is? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #235

That poster is unbelievable. ctsnowman Aug 2015 #257

The funny thing is that they are white liberals, or at least they claim to be. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #319

Yikes, yet another fail. If you want to work on progressive issues, you move to where R B Garr Aug 2015 #281

On what planet did you dig up that talking point? AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #303

lol, coming from you? R B Garr Aug 2015 #311

You move to where progressive issues are if you're a progressive? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #317

lol, Vermont vs. New York. R B Garr Aug 2015 #320

So New York is more progressive than Vermont because Hillary moved there? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #321

You're not very good at this, and the confusion scam is old. R B Garr Aug 2015 #323

"Bernie wouldn't have left New York 40 years ago to live a hippy life in Vermont" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #325

Oh dear, now you're confused about why Bernie moved to vermont? R B Garr Aug 2015 #327

Yes, please explain why he moved to Vermont. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #328

Oh, dear. I just said it's in his resume. R B Garr Aug 2015 #330

You said I'm confused so explain it to me. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #335

You want me to explain why you're confused? R B Garr Aug 2015 #337

You said "Oh dear, now you're confused about why Bernie moved to vermont?" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #339

That post alone AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #298

And thinks the definition of progressive has something to do with geographical location. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #318

I live in Los Angeles. I love small towns. I live here because we moved here to get jobs. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #238

This message was self-deleted by its author R B Garr Aug 2015 #289

I don't know whether you read his resume, but he moved to Vermont in 1968. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #292

This message was self-deleted by its author R B Garr Aug 2015 #293

As I pointed out, he has been handling Washington, D.C. for many, many years. I'm sure he JDPriestly Aug 2015 #314

This message was self-deleted by its author R B Garr Aug 2015 #315

Bernie has been an outsider in D.C. That's one of the things VOTERS like about him. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #340

This message was self-deleted by its author R B Garr Aug 2015 #345

He quietly stood for what was right for all these years while others stole the spotlight JDPriestly Aug 2015 #346

because if there's anyone who's had the deck stacked in his favor, it's Sanders MisterP Aug 2015 #347

The Obamas are moving from Chicago via the White House to Asheville, NC Fawke Em Aug 2015 #305

lol, yet none of this has to do with what I posted. R B Garr Aug 2015 #312

"Moving to rural settings is a luxury fro most people" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #322

Obviously Bernie knew the difference between vermont and New York because R B Garr Aug 2015 #324

Because it was less progressive, yes you've repeatedly tried to establish that "fact". beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #326

Look at how you change the subject R B Garr Aug 2015 #329

The subject is why I chose the progressive in the race. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #332

No, you were "confused" about Vermont vs. New York R B Garr Aug 2015 #333

I have family in both places and you've never lived in either and *I'm* the one who's confused? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #334

Now you're back to copying me. You did this last night, too. R B Garr Aug 2015 #336

I'm totes serious! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #338

Hillary certainly moved to NY to get a job! Bonobo Aug 2015 #341

That would make Bernie a carpet bagger, as well. R B Garr Aug 2015 #344

RbGArr , no people won't wonder about that. They will hear his message mariawr Aug 2015 #284

well, lol. I think it's fantastic that you don't think his career path will be R B Garr Aug 2015 #285

*REC POST* beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #234

you are making shit up MoveIt Aug 2015 #211

He's selling "self-interest" as opposed to bankster interest, to everyone n/t eridani Aug 2015 #221

You won't get anywhere with that one. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #223

Then, you do not get out much... MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #254

He brought a crowd of party hacks to their feet. dflprincess Aug 2015 #178

"conciliatory" to which Democrats? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2015 #122

You are one of my faves! artislife Aug 2015 #135

Exactly! ctsnowman Aug 2015 #259

"one of the hurdles he has to jump" sounds like the kind of thing some people will keep saying... Beartracks Aug 2015 #140

he went his own way as an independent. gotta respect that. he had his reasons. he has been able seabeyond Aug 2015 #141

+1 daleanime Aug 2015 #66

Anybody can call themselves a democrat Autumn Aug 2015 #134

Charlie Crist ctsnowman Aug 2015 #260

Yep, Joe Lieberman. Zell nuctcase Miller. Autumn Aug 2015 #261

I was going ctsnowman Aug 2015 #264

He was allowed to run as a Democrat because they were afraid he might run as Nay Aug 2015 #245

I hadn't thought about this, but I believe you've hit the nail on the head. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #306

+ 1 million CentralMass Aug 2015 #308

Yeah, remember the good old days when we had true Dems like Lieberman running? Live and Learn Aug 2015 #85

And that is a chilling thing to me. zeemike Aug 2015 #123

I'm also from a state that requires no Fawke Em Aug 2015 #129

Exactly, and if Republicans actually began supporting those kind of issues, Live and Learn Aug 2015 #136

And a reason to doubt Gore's decision making. ozone_man Aug 2015 #170

Betting it had more to do with the DNC than Gore. nt Live and Learn Aug 2015 #212

I think so, too. eom Fawke Em Aug 2015 #307

How's this for conciliatory, kacekwl Aug 2015 #248

Please. He's more of a Democrat in_cog_ni_to Aug 2015 #13

He's even campaigned and fundraised for the party a2liberal Aug 2015 #33

Ye--just got a solicitation from DSCC with the Sanders byline eridani Aug 2015 #222

A thousand times this. hifiguy Aug 2015 #38

Will you get over it RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #15

Bernie is what democrats SHOULD be fbc Aug 2015 #21

that poll trend is powerful and awesome Fast Walker 52 Aug 2015 #313

I can't get past the fact that Hillary just poses as a Democrat nichomachus Aug 2015 #22

Just like Bubba. And I loved the Big Dog. I trusted him. Nafta & glass steagal repeal happened. peacebird Aug 2015 #35

We liberals, a/k/a actual Democrats, got chumped, snookered, had, and pantsed hifiguy Aug 2015 #39

Yep..... haikugal Aug 2015 #58

^^This^^ zentrum Aug 2015 #89

That is perhaps the best MuseRider Aug 2015 #126

exactly MoveIt Aug 2015 #214

Bill Clinton is/was a World Class Front Man (Hustler). bvar22 Aug 2015 #60

Agreed. Ol' Bill was as slick as goose shit on a doorknob. hifiguy Aug 2015 #91

To say nothing of a draconian reform of justice, the welfare "reform," the Telecommunications JDPriestly Aug 2015 #63

So much truth in such a concise post. hifiguy Aug 2015 #96

Yes you were! ozone_man Aug 2015 #172

+1 nt Live and Learn Aug 2015 #137

She's been posing for a long time Lorien Aug 2015 #206

And if he ran as an Independent BuelahWitch Aug 2015 #24

Bernie won't run as an independent, he made it very clear when he announced. He will not give the still_one Aug 2015 #142

He doesn't have a party. He's an independent, WHICH IS NOT A PARTY. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2015 #32

Thank you! People don't seem to get that. I say he's a "small i independent" (eom) mak3cats Aug 2015 #90

The fact that there IS an "American Independent Party" tends to add to the confusion. Buns_of_Fire Aug 2015 #240

And the label means more than principles. Wow. And some wonder why rhett o rick Aug 2015 #34

+1 emsimon33 Aug 2015 #114

Sad, isn't it? Several people in this thread can't tell the diff between a label and Nay Aug 2015 #247

Good comparison. Ask them what they stand for and their answer is "Democrats". rhett o rick Aug 2015 #272

Bernie is an FDR Democrat. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2015 #37

A fact that is as obvious as a grizzly bear in a phone booth hifiguy Aug 2015 #42

Like "I love you," we can't say the obvious enough. This party wing needs high visibility in the US. ancianita Aug 2015 #102

That's exactly how I feel. dpatbrown Aug 2015 #84

Jesus Christ was never a christian either rurallib Aug 2015 #59

OK, you win the argument emsimon33 Aug 2015 #112

+1 Actually, that is an excellent argument. nt Live and Learn Aug 2015 #213

Ba-BAM!!!! Mike drop!!! bullwinkle428 Aug 2015 #251

So that's the new talking point now? draa Aug 2015 #70

"He's what a Democrat should be." panader0 Aug 2015 #161

Then don't vote for him. bigwillq Aug 2015 #72

I feel the same way about Hilary Clinton Android3.14 Aug 2015 #87

Welcome to the Third Way "Democratic" Party emsimon33 Aug 2015 #109

A rose by any other name... emsimon33 Aug 2015 #105

^^^THIS^^^ Cleita Aug 2015 #176

^^ Well SAID! ^^ MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #255

That really should not matter when you consider how fantastic his positions are, dont you agree? randys1 Aug 2015 #107

He's one of the founders and was the first elected Chairman of what is now the largest Democratic Bluenorthwest Aug 2015 #117

^^^THIS^^^ beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #127

Well said, but I doubt it will sink in. nm rhett o rick Aug 2015 #139

Eventually, maybe? ozone_man Aug 2015 #173

OFFS passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #120

. haikugal Aug 2015 #145

Thank you. The "he's not a Dem" shit is getting on my last nerve. It's Nay Aug 2015 #249

Pre Ronald Reagan and before the GOP moved to the right of their moderates... raindaddy Aug 2015 #149

I am hoping the Birchers that took over the Republican party split off leaving the shell Dragonfli Aug 2015 #348

Thanks for your thoughtful response! raindaddy Aug 2015 #349

He has always caucused with the dems bjobotts Aug 2015 #153

There are always those who nit pic to demean the people's candidate bjobotts Aug 2015 #154

Exactly right! He's just an opportunist. who knows he's been too unconventional to be R B Garr Aug 2015 #165

He is the quintessential Democrat. Should be the leader of our party, he epitomizes what a Dem sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #171

LO fucking L pocoloco Aug 2015 #174

Stand behind the barrier then... and watch the parade. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2015 #175

Sorry, but it's 'past'. nt Mnemosyne Aug 2015 #185

would you like to see his birth certificate, or what? mopinko Aug 2015 #199

You should be thankful he's running as a Democrat for a whole bunch of reasons... Indepatriot Aug 2015 #203

Yeah, the letter after his name is what keeps me up at night. GoneFishin Aug 2015 #242

I know. It makes me tear my fucking hair out. Some people on here are as Nay Aug 2015 #250

Well the party sure isnt offering him any assistence. He is the best Democrat that i've seen in CentralMass Aug 2015 #304

+++ underpants Aug 2015 #4

K & R. Berning Hot Today! Go Bernie! appalachiablue Aug 2015 #7

As usual, in_cog_ni_to Aug 2015 #10

I hope some of them will change and become real Democrats -- maybe more than just a few? Cal33 Aug 2015 #14

Bernie is by far the best Democratic candidate we've had since Bobby Kennedy. nt Zorra Aug 2015 #11

Yesss, Indeed!! Cal33 Aug 2015 #16

He is going to win. glinda Aug 2015 #20

I'll second that RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #17

I agree Autumn Aug 2015 #18

I have to agree, Bobby Kennedy ended up being one of the best Democrats ever. Teddy wasn't Snotcicles Aug 2015 #23

Second. hifiguy Aug 2015 #44

Bobby Kennedy's death, dpatbrown Aug 2015 #99

That was a real bad time MuseRider Aug 2015 #132

#FeeltheBern RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #19

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Aug 2015 #25

Well we are about to find out who is really for the people, and who are for themselves. nt Snotcicles Aug 2015 #26

K&R CharlotteVale Aug 2015 #27

recrecrec & kix MerryBlooms Aug 2015 #28

Why Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Aug 2015 #30

Bernie gives us someone to vote for, rather than voting against the other side's candidate. jalan48 Aug 2015 #31

Doesn't that feel GOOD? hifiguy Aug 2015 #45

Yes it does! A positive approach to politics for a change. jalan48 Aug 2015 #48

Yes! Too often my vote feels like it was extorted out of me. arcane1 Aug 2015 #53

I actually felt good about voting for Obama in '08 hifiguy Aug 2015 #56

Same here! LittleGirl Aug 2015 #210

This should have an effect. kenfrequed Aug 2015 #36

Hell to the yeah! madwivoter Aug 2015 #40

Please remember to give it a thumbs up at youtube! Babel_17 Aug 2015 #41

make that 49. navarth Aug 2015 #69

Hehehe, looking forward to hear from him! :) nt Babel_17 Aug 2015 #78

That would be so awesome navarth Aug 2015 #93

We had a thread here where the lady who runs his forum posted Babel_17 Aug 2015 #108

The Great Maker speaks! navarth Aug 2015 #110

Thank you for the reminder @ 129 emsimon33 Aug 2015 #121

Thank you Sophiegirl Aug 2015 #43

The Bern is on fire Geronimoe Aug 2015 #46

This seems appropriate: Maedhros Aug 2015 #47

Bernie is a smart man. padfun Aug 2015 #49

Very good speech! He's right,voter turnout is embarrassingly low. Sunlei Aug 2015 #50

WTF? "ALERT!! Your arrest is being recorded online. CLICK HERE to see it now!" 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #51

It's an advertisement ram2008 Aug 2015 #52

Thanks. I think that ad is bizarre 6 creepy. nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #62

Youtube videos can have embedded advertisements. That's an ad. Babel_17 Aug 2015 #55

Thanksj... I'll look into Adblocker Plus. -nt- 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #64

Praise the Lawd for Adblock Plus short circuit Aug 2015 #57

you're not a medical marijuana patient, are you? Warren DeMontague Aug 2015 #73

LOL - I am actually. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #86

She's just trying to keep you safe, citizen. Warren DeMontague Aug 2015 #98

lol Love it. ctsnowman Aug 2015 #263

Just a ridiculous advertsiement. Who the heck would want to view their record online anyway? nt Live and Learn Aug 2015 #88

Make The MSM Acknowledge The Bern! colsohlibgal Aug 2015 #54

Kick and Wreck the Neo-Liberal Agenda. nt stillwaiting Aug 2015 #67

Thank you for posting this. emsimon33 Aug 2015 #68

Bernie rings true at every turn. He speaks for me. nt navarth Aug 2015 #75

Love it! Thx for posting. Owl Aug 2015 #76

Thankyou.............................+ the thousands that have ................ turbinetree Aug 2015 #80

Zowie. Thanks! zentrum Aug 2015 #82

Like it on Youtube zentrum Aug 2015 #94

The mention of Wellstone brought tears to my eyes dorkzilla Aug 2015 #97

K&R Puzzledtraveller Aug 2015 #101

What a barn burn... erm...Berner! Fawke Em Aug 2015 #125

K&R MoveIt Aug 2015 #130

What was Hillary's speech like, or nichomachus Aug 2015 #131

Funny how the people who have a problem with Bernie not being a Democrat ... Scuba Aug 2015 #133

No problem? Nah, they luuurved some Crist. TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #138

I have no problem with either, because in both cases, by running as a Democrat, they are Democrats still_one Aug 2015 #143

Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party BlueStateLib Aug 2015 #159

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #146

Just Have To Than k You For Posting This! ChiciB1 Aug 2015 #147

We must become the country in the world which invests in jobs and education, not in jails Autumn Aug 2015 #148

That is the leader we deserve Android3.14 Aug 2015 #152

At his best, as always. ozone_man Aug 2015 #168

I watched the speech live, he got more than "polite" applause most of the times they clapped.... George II Aug 2015 #169

It was prepared.d Genghis Khan Aug 2015 #179

Don't tell me that Hillary READ her speech again! JDPriestly Aug 2015 #236

give it a rest grasswire Aug 2015 #180

Not trying to change minds, just presenting what really happened. George II Aug 2015 #187

facepalm* n/t retrowire Aug 2015 #192

I tried to watch her speech, I really did -- but got so bored couldn't finish it Armstead Aug 2015 #194

Was she reading it? Because if you are reading your speech, you are doing two things at once JDPriestly Aug 2015 #237

Compulsory voting Jamaal510 Aug 2015 #177

Walks right into that nest of Third Way vipers and KABOOOM! Drops a TRUTHBOMB Indepatriot Aug 2015 #181

Bern'in down the house CentralMass Aug 2015 #310

My liberal Democratic Party activist brother says Sanders is right on all points steve2470 Aug 2015 #191

Conflicting issues .... slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #198

If you keep paying the medical bills SwampG8r Aug 2015 #215

Wow. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #220

Enlightened self interest SwampG8r Aug 2015 #224

Still kind of awesome. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #225

Yeah we have a no kill shelter SwampG8r Aug 2015 #228

^That^ beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #232

Wow ... slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #353

that's how they run the country: keep everyone on the hamster wheel for rent+ MisterP Aug 2015 #295

Yes, hard to break the cycle sometimes :( n/t slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #354

Best speech I've seen him give. lovemydog Aug 2015 #201

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #256

K & R ctsnowman Aug 2015 #258

And not once did he feel compelled to say god bless America madokie Aug 2015 #262

It was an ok speech Chico Man Aug 2015 #265

Socio Economics? That's one I've never heard before. Armstead Aug 2015 #269

He presents as a one issue candidate Chico Man Aug 2015 #270

Socioeconomics isn't one issue, its an ass load of issues. phleshdef Aug 2015 #273

It is many issues Chico Man Aug 2015 #275

LOL, "Bernie's status quo" phleshdef Aug 2015 #276

We will certainly see what happens Chico Man Aug 2015 #278

The problem is..... Armstead Aug 2015 #274

It hasn't been brought to the mainstream Chico Man Aug 2015 #277

Wow we took our Debbie Downer Pill today, huh, Chico? nt mariawr Aug 2015 #288

No Chico Man Aug 2015 #291

I'm surprised you say that, Armstead.. 2banon Aug 2015 #350

I was referring to the dismissive use of the term above Armstead Aug 2015 #351

oh now I'm embarrassed. No Wonder! 2banon Aug 2015 #352

We need Bernie in the White House eom Duval Aug 2015 #286

Kick and R BeanMusical Aug 2015 #294

Wow, the comments section at the New York Times is amazing Babel_17 Aug 2015 #296

"Tommy Can You Hear Me" saidsimplesimon Aug 2015 #300

. AuntPatsy Aug 2015 #302

Love the way the stern demeanor drops & he lets a little grin out senz Aug 2015 #331

He KILLED it. This could be a real revolution, not a slogan one like in 2008. Bonobo Aug 2015 #342

Bernie Sanders needs to be heard everywhere. loudsue Aug 2015 #343