2016 Postmortem

riversedge

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85. maybe clips somewhere later. It was great.

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Fri Nov 6, 2015, 08:19 PM

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Bernie Sanders: "I'm not a Democrat" [View all] Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 OP

One word... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #1

Me too. bravenak Nov 2015 #2

eating those words...yum yum! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #5

Hahaha RobertEarl Nov 2015 #6

Let me know when he is winning at least a FEW states. Until then bravenak Nov 2015 #8

He won his last election RobertEarl Nov 2015 #21

His senate election? So did she. She had way more voters and a diverse population. bravenak Nov 2015 #31

She lost the last primary RobertEarl Nov 2015 #78

This issue of Bernie's party affiliation is a nonissue. Skinner Nov 2015 #3

Then why did he call himself a Socialist....Not a Democratic Socialist....a full on Socialist VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #7

Socialist and Democrat are not mutually exclusive. Skinner Nov 2015 #9

There are Socialist DEMOCRATS....and Democratic Socialists.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #11

Anyone can be a Democrat if they want. Skinner Nov 2015 #16

He is now.....but he rebuked us until now... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #19

It's just politics. Skinner Nov 2015 #22

for 40 yrs????? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #25

Yes, for 40 years. And he's been a reliable member of our party the whole time, despite the label. Skinner Nov 2015 #29

Not according to him VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #32

A little Progressive history might explain things, starting from the late 1880's. TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #26

I wish you the best of luck getting those horses back in the barn Capt. Obvious Nov 2015 #18

I have no illusions that I will change anyone's behavior or attitudes. Skinner Nov 2015 #20

I know that and you know that, but there are many here who view his candidacy as an opportunity. onehandle Nov 2015 #23

I don't want to question anyone's motives. Skinner Nov 2015 #30

Oh bullshit ibegurpard Nov 2015 #41

40 + years to evolve. Must be a record. riversedge Nov 2015 #4

Hillary Clinton UglyGreed Nov 2015 #10

And? pinebox Nov 2015 #12

It's the only thing left: He's not officially part of the team, or something. arcane1 Nov 2015 #17

Ok. n/t zappaman Nov 2015 #47

There are a lot of Democrats who are Socialists of various stripes. And, a lot of Socialists Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #13

What a distortion. VT does not have declared parties, Sanders is left of Democrat. TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #14

Funny that since Sanders ran against Democrats in Vermont VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #35

They might 'call' themselves Democrats, but there is No Party Affiliation in VT. nt TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #37

So could he.....but he NEVER did.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #40

The ULTIMATE flip/flop n/t cosmicone Nov 2015 #15

Some people like to simplify things because it's to tough otherwise. Therefore, they like labels. rhett o rick Nov 2015 #24

Oh man, switching that letter next to his name from an 'I' to a 'D' might be a dealbreaker HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #27

Not an I VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #34

Even worse!! HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #36

Do you oppose all Capitalsm? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #38

Nope, and neither does Bernie. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #43

That IS the diff between Democratic Socialists and VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #44

Yep, here we go. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #48

I didnt say Communist... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #50

Oh I have no doubt you do HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #51

Yes in fact I do VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #52

You mean the one you edited in after you posted? HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #54

Yep that one VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #58

And yours is wrong VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #59

Oh ok. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #64

I dont have to do that VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #66

Look HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #67

Nonsense? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #68

That was a great read, thanks. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #70

No where did I say VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #72

Do you even read the things that you post? HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #75

Several times a day as I have been trying to show some VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #77

Furthermore... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #82

That's right, it is Friday again. jeff47 Nov 2015 #28

Not till now... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #33

Wasn't Sheepshank Nov 2015 #65

Considering how the Democratic Party has treated some of us... 99Forever Nov 2015 #39

Bernie Sanders anti-democratic party quotes: workinclasszero Nov 2015 #42

I agree with all of them. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #46

So what will you do when Hillary wins workinclasszero Nov 2015 #55

I will vote for the most progressive anti-war candidate on my ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #56

You laugh, but you know it is why he is a threat to HRC. aikoaiko Nov 2015 #45

Prove it then! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #60

Already done aikoaiko Nov 2015 #73

Bernie has been an insider his whole life VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #74

Not according to the OP. Or does insider mean something different to you than me? aikoaiko Nov 2015 #79

How can he not be thats ridiculous VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #89

Outsider to the Democratic Party (and more so Republican Party) aikoaiko Nov 2015 #90

Bullshit he has caucussed with Dems his entire career VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #91

I didn't realize this had been a secret until now. Vinca Nov 2015 #49

Like all Independents necessarily VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #61

Hahahahaha - I'm not an Independent. Vinca Nov 2015 #86

Neither am I VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #92

I have read wendylaroux Nov 2015 #53

Democratic Socialism or VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #62

Democratic Socialism wendylaroux Nov 2015 #63

Yes they do... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #69

hey. This is the 1000th post of this by the hillarians this year. we should issue a Doctor_J Nov 2015 #57

Do we need 10 threads of this every day? jfern Nov 2015 #71

Funny didnt see you say that when VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #76

Did you see Tweety tell Howard Dean to sayL riversedge Nov 2015 #81

Shows he hasnt made many friends.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #83

Damn sorry I missed that... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #84

maybe clips somewhere later. It was great. riversedge Nov 2015 #85

But...but...but... vorgan24 Nov 2015 #80

Wow I haven't seen this horseshit in day. Warren Stupidity Nov 2015 #87

Facepalm TSIAS Nov 2015 #88