2016 Postmortem

stevenleser

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31. FDR had massive majorities in the House and Senate. Characterizing his legislative success as

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Wed Sep 30, 2015, 01:24 PM

Sep 2015

coming from "asking the people to support his platforms" isn't a fair analysis.

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How can you fix the problem when you are part of the problem... [View all] Bread and Circus Sep 2015 OP

Thank you for posting your concerning thoughts Bread and Circus mrdmk Sep 2015 #1

Thanks... I gave up on politics until I heard Bernie Sanders speak... and damn if he didn't... Bread and Circus Sep 2015 #38

Bernie has spoken on the issues you mentioned. Live and Learn Sep 2015 #2

FDR had massive majorities in the House and Senate. Characterizing his legislative success as stevenleser Sep 2015 #31

A president telling the unvarnished truth about Ron Green Sep 2015 #3

thank gosh bernie is returning all the money he gets lol nt msongs Sep 2015 #4

Did you even read the OP? a2liberal Sep 2015 #5

Comic Relief Fundraiser: Sanders Perennial Snark Desperation Syndrome, or SPSDS merrily Sep 2015 #7

Which donations should Bernie be returning, msongs? merrily Sep 2015 #6

What donations would that be, oh knowledgeable 3rd wayer? Katashi_itto Sep 2015 #14

"Do the Sanders supporters really feel Bernie has the political clout to take graft in both parties merrily Sep 2015 #8

This is what I don't get about Hillary attackers SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2015 #9

You seem OK with those who "attack" Sanders. BTW, what do you consider an "attack" on Hillary? merrily Sep 2015 #10

Don't you know? ANYTHING about ANYTHING Hillary has done is an ATTACK. djean111 Sep 2015 #16

I agree 100% with most of your post, but I think they know we are not going to support Hillary. merrily Sep 2015 #18

I have mostly been waiting for Biden. He's the Populist insider. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2015 #32

re: For GOP Honesty is a sign of weakness. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2015 #35

You say you appreciate my Reply 10, yet post back to me as though I'd never posted a word of it. merrily Sep 2015 #36

I take it back. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2015 #37

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. nt delrem Sep 2015 #11

Should we just give up smilingwen Sep 2015 #12

+1 merrily Sep 2015 #19

Even Bernie says a revolution is necessary. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2015 #33

If he can beat campaigns with vastly more money, he empowers voters and shakes the very Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2015 #13

It's not the amount of money; it's also the source: sunlit donations from individuals, most of merrily Sep 2015 #21

So many possibilities Fairgo Sep 2015 #15

...How can you fix the problem if the Republican doesn't want to? brooklynite Sep 2015 #17

GOP opposition is perennial and assumed Armstead Sep 2015 #20

My point is that a Democrat that gives you 60% of what you want is better that one that gives you 0% brooklynite Sep 2015 #25

MY point is that it is still too early to assume that Sanders is 0% Armstead Sep 2015 #27

You're welcome to assume that; based on my analysis, it's not too early. brooklynite Sep 2015 #29

Time will tell I guess /nt Armstead Sep 2015 #30

A lot of conservative citizens do in fact want to see what's right. They vote Republican... Bread and Circus Sep 2015 #39

BTW, if your idea is to get everyone to stop voting or to mount a revolution, may I urge a more merrily Sep 2015 #22

This Sanders supporter LWolf Sep 2015 #23

I share many of your thoughts. 99Forever Sep 2015 #24

Fundamentally, we need to turn the country. And that will not happen with a single president jeff47 Sep 2015 #26

Thanks to everyone above for responding to my post. I appreciate the feedback... Bread and Circus Sep 2015 #28

Both parties are corrupt. That is why so many don't vote and Congress has such a low liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #34