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Indepatriot

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36. If only there was a well-connected progressive alternative to Sanders who liked to get things done.
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 02:12 AM
Oct 2015

You know, someone with massive name recognition and unimpeachable integrity, who'd spent their time in the senate passing significant legislation that has truly made a difference in the lives of minorities. Or perhaps passed real gun control measures that reduced gun violence. Maybe that courageous fighter of a senator could have used their considerable power and connections to put some heat on Wall Street, or fight for LGBT rights, or used their chance to reform our health care system successfully....alas, there is no such alternative, only a finger to the wind, politically expedient third-way snake oil salesman who claims to be all of those things, while actually, of course, being none of them.....oh well, guess I'll have to settle for Sanders....

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Zzzzzzzzz zappaman Oct 2015 #1
WTFU there's an INTERNATIONAL REVOLUTION... Rockyj Oct 2015 #45
Exactly... Issues R Booorrrr-ing! cprise Oct 2015 #58
I call them SwampG8r Oct 2015 #74
That works..... daleanime Oct 2015 #102
Sorry for the snark, but I have to indulge myself a little here. Bubzer Oct 2015 #93
A BERNIEBRO THREATENED NO SUCH THING! JaneyVee Oct 2015 #95
Obviously the Berniebros need to understand.... ZM90 Oct 2015 #2
I bet that he mentioned as well that sadoldgirl Oct 2015 #3
Chuckles - Thank You For The Laugh cantbeserious Oct 2015 #4
We must all be afraid of the Berniebros. Here is a picture identifying some of them. pa28 Oct 2015 #5
Damn all those old white men to hell anyway! Ruined my life, they have! merrily Oct 2015 #8
lol madfloridian Oct 2015 #18
Apparently right under everyones nose's the Berniebros have already spawned.... sgtbenobo Oct 2015 #26
Yeah. I have a daughter in college and guess what? pa28 Oct 2015 #38
Can you wear bro-ettes in your hair? Fawke Em Oct 2015 #53
Well, no; Ms. Fawke Em. sgtbenobo Oct 2015 #60
Love your response! n/t marew Oct 2015 #91
Bernettes?? Nt Docreed2003 Oct 2015 #77
........ madfloridian Oct 2015 #106
looks like quite a few girls there. stage left Oct 2015 #96
Dang, they don't even look old enough to vote! And... Beartracks Oct 2015 #99
I can hear the Volvos and smell the arugula from here! Fumesucker Oct 2015 #100
LOL--But Beware Akbar Oct 2015 #6
Me? Offend someone? MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #7
. annabanana Oct 2015 #75
........ daleanime Oct 2015 #104
You better watch it, Manny Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #124
Did the Berniebro mention anything about racial inequality and unarmed blacks being killed by cops? Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #9
Of course he did AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #10
Oh...then why wasn't it mentioned in the OP? I didn't know you were there too. nt Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #11
Then Bernie himself... AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #13
seven words minus one. sgtbenobo Oct 2015 #63
This may help Krytan11c Oct 2015 #12
The OP makes it pretty clear he's talking about a "Bernie Supporter" (Berniebro)... Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #14
You must be awfully bored senz Oct 2015 #56
+1 merrily Oct 2015 #15
LOL! MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #24
Then maybe you should update your OP so DU can get a full picture of this "Berniebro" person Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #28
Cataloging all the terrible things he didn't mention MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #29
I'm happy you got to see this "Berniebro" person in public today who you Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #32
Clearly, the racist bastard only cared about the 45,000 yearly deaths MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #34
You seem to know this "Berniebro" person quite well. Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #37
I already told you, he was fixated on the hundred unnecessary daily deaths MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #42
I don't know the man Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #46
He - get this! - actually said he was impressed MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #47
What did he think about Bernie Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #55
Are you finished yet? senz Oct 2015 #57
Aww, cut her some slack. She's just another Hillary supporter who just can't quit TWM! merrily Oct 2015 #65
Definitely obsessed. senz Oct 2015 #67
You're welcome. Much better, but too much substance for my other post: merrily Oct 2015 #70
Yes, much more substance. Thank you. senz Oct 2015 #115
I love those two as well. I think I lean toward Rush, but Dixon wrote it, so you merrily Oct 2015 #116
I couldn't choose, they're both so good. senz Oct 2015 #117
Put out the trash. merrily Oct 2015 #118
Wonderful slogan. senz Oct 2015 #119
Stop needling me! merrily Oct 2015 #120
Now don't be cross! senz Oct 2015 #121
LOL! You're a stitch. merrily Oct 2015 #122
P.S. merrily Oct 2015 #123
Nice gift. :) senz Oct 2015 #125
It is. And, on other occasions, "Just Stop" might be just what I need. merrily Oct 2015 #127
LOL -- and I'm the opposite. senz Oct 2015 #128
You keep saying Bernie voted to protect gun manufacturers from lawsuits. Autumn Oct 2015 #97
They not interested in facts or truth. HooptieWagon Oct 2015 #108
If only there was a well-connected progressive alternative to Sanders who liked to get things done. Indepatriot Oct 2015 #36
executive enid602 Oct 2015 #68
How does your description fit HRC? Let me consider the ways: merrily Oct 2015 #73
Yah. Bernie mentioned that in the 1st debate. senz Oct 2015 #52
What an ugly thing to imply about Third Way Manny. merrily Oct 2015 #54
I cannot stand that person. senz Oct 2015 #59
Respectfully if that is your position then I will only talk to hard working white people Fumesucker Oct 2015 #72
So pathetic and sad. nt abelenkpe Oct 2015 #107
He even SAID HER NAME. Fawke Em Oct 2015 #110
My Super PAC is called Faux Bernie Supporters Ready for Hillary 2016. I so hope you'll donate! merrily Oct 2015 #16
Certainly I'll donate! MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #30
Jamie and Lloyd pretend to support Bernie? merrily Oct 2015 #48
Change the "faux" to "bros" and I'll say you're on to something. Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #41
Thanks for the suggestion. My Super PAC knows its audience, though. Please see Reply 48. nt merrily Oct 2015 #49
On reflection, MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #81
I'll gladly resign and turn the Super PACs over to you. merrily Oct 2015 #82
It is possible to LIKE Bernie and many of his ideas but also live on EARTH realizing he can't win. RBInMaine Oct 2015 #17
Not as many people are scared of that term anymore Hydra Oct 2015 #19
Cuz you say so! AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #20
But the self-declared Capitalist (aka, Corprotist) can? SoapBox Oct 2015 #21
See the USA in a Chevrolet! frylock Oct 2015 #23
... senz Oct 2015 #62
GrrrREAT! I love nostalgia. dae Oct 2015 #112
What, in your opinion, MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #27
If winning is everything and if voting ones conscience is losing. sgtbenobo Oct 2015 #39
+1000 senz Oct 2015 #64
This pisses me off to no end. "We love Bernie, but nobody will vote for him but the people." Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #43
It's pretty close to all they've got. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #80
For a self-declared Democratic Socialist he sure packs in the crowds senz Oct 2015 #61
Clinton has zero appeal for the alienated 63% eridani Oct 2015 #71
Watch and learn. There's not one person supporting Bernie that doesn't know he's a DEMOCRATIC in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #78
It's not like there's that much difference on the issues between him on and Sherrod Brown jfern Oct 2015 #88
Exactly. in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #89
Very Marty McGraw Oct 2015 #98
Did you look under the bed ? TheFarS1de Oct 2015 #105
Berniebro? Oh Manny, it must really *bern* you... DRoseDARs Oct 2015 #22
Really? phoenixpcrod Oct 2015 #25
The OP is snark. djean111 Oct 2015 #79
we're taunting this hot mess (and boy is it ever a hot mess) MisterP Oct 2015 #83
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Oct 2015 #31
I'm totally a Berniebro. Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #44
Totally in love with your wife! sgtbenobo Oct 2015 #50
How about Bernietrix? sarge43 Oct 2015 #94
Lol! If it wasn't for his supporters, I would be totally on board with all the free stuff sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #33
If he wins the primary, you will be forced to tongue a Bernie Bro, even if you are a nun. merrily Oct 2015 #51
Lol! whatchamacallit Oct 2015 #85
You forgot to mention the horror of the NYSE feeling the Bern. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #35
Posted this on Facebook with a link to the Atlantic Piece... bl968 Oct 2015 #40
Damn straight senz Oct 2015 #66
Thanks for trying Manny, but your warning came too late. Kalidurga Oct 2015 #69
Only Hillary can end our Kali Yuga MannyGoldstein Oct 2015 #76
This mirrors reality too closely to work as satire whatchamacallit Oct 2015 #84
I prefer the term "Comrade" because it's gender neutral. fbc Oct 2015 #86
Dirty hippies, reeking of cannabis, Babel_17 Oct 2015 #87
I am voting for Hillary Rodham Clinton.... stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #90
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Oct 2015 #92
Now I have to endorse Hillary Autumn Oct 2015 #101
imagine! marym625 Oct 2015 #103
heh, stupid Berniebros! Fast Walker 52 Oct 2015 #109
Another impotent slur they won't be able to use against Bernie supporters. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #111
Don't tase me, Berniebro! n/t xocet Oct 2015 #113
aww, they don't want us talking about him! ever! he's not gonna win! MisterP Oct 2015 #114
I'll bet he had a fucking BEARD!!! Arugula Latte Oct 2015 #126
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