2016 Postmortem

Armstead

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39. No it is likely all he would gotten would be questions about it

Wed Dec 9, 2015, 10:09 AM

Dec 2015

I realize that meaningless soundbytes are the fodder for campaigns. Of course he could give the pat answer "Isisd is a grave threat and need a combination of intelligence and credible force to defeat these horrible people....blah,blah,blah."

But Sanders is actually attempting to proactively raise issues and a larger context that the MSM and Conventional Wisdom politicians consistently ignore. he is trying to move beyind the Kabuki Dances that keep our politics and policies frozen in place.

he is perfectly capable of handling things outside his comfort zone. But he also doesn't intend to put up with the bullshit that keeps politics so shallow and reactive on a status quo basis.

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"Don't ask about ISIS today" Takes Campaign Incompetence To A Higher Level [View all] KittyWampus Dec 2015 OP

Precisely! And it's very telling that he chose to respond ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #1

the campaign staff should have just said "I DOUBLE DOG dare you to ask about ISIS" KittyWampus Dec 2015 #5

Such things can lead to undesired results ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #46

What in the world are you talking about??? pangaia Dec 2015 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #25

No it is likely all he would gotten would be questions about it Armstead Dec 2015 #39

Tell me that the number one thing you worry about is ISIS. artislife Dec 2015 #50

You're missing the point. It was Bernie's abrupt behavior and ill-preparedness ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #69

It has nothing to do with what you personally worry about artislife Dec 2015 #71

And Bernie is unprepared to deal with "the media". If "the media" fluster him ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #75

bang, bang artislife Dec 2015 #84

Nancy Sinatra. NurseJackie Dec 2015 #86

like... the drum slowly. artislife Dec 2015 #96

Like ... what Hillary is going to do to Bernie. "And that's just what she'll do..." :-) NurseJackie Dec 2015 #97

You are stuck on a one hit wonder. artislife Dec 2015 #98

Does that bother you? NurseJackie Dec 2015 #99

lolz..no it is entertaining. artislife Dec 2015 #108

I think so too! NurseJackie Dec 2015 #111

Flustered? pangaia Dec 2015 #102

Was ISIS tied to the Aurora shooting? pangaia Dec 2015 #100

You nailed it so well, Jackie! Cha Dec 2015 #109

Thanks! NurseJackie Dec 2015 #112

New to politics, huh? Dawgs Dec 2015 #2

It certainly means the press has found Bernie's underbelly. KittyWampus Dec 2015 #7

Wishful thinking is all it is for you guys. Dawgs Dec 2015 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #28

Your post doesn't make any sense. n/t Dawgs Dec 2015 #30

Poster doesn't know the definition of "terror" frylock Dec 2015 #77

ah um... artislife Dec 2015 #52

No it's his strength. He is not going to let the media stooges set the rules Armstead Dec 2015 #42

I thought his underbelly was that he could not raise the money necessary to run an election or LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #60

It won't change anyone's mind HERE. Of course not. But ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #27

At least he didn't threaten to nuke anyone. bluedigger Dec 2015 #3

He didn't "stfu". You should watch the video. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #6

And, that was a good thing. Dawgs Dec 2015 #13

How do you know that? Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #17

Yeah right. And if he'd ignored them you'd be jumping on him about that Armstead Dec 2015 #104

You assume much. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #105

Bernie Sanders is very passionate about his issues and should talk about what he wants to. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2015 #4

I agree with this assessment. PowerToThePeople Dec 2015 #8

You're wrong. I have no idea who I'm favoring, but I am quite critical of Sanders in this issue. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #10

You seriously expect us to believe that you are critical on this "issue"? n/t Dawgs Dec 2015 #21

Odd question. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #26

But you'll vote for Hillary who Politicalboi Dec 2015 #110

No, we're not lucky Bernie does not talk about ISIS -- we're annoyed. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #117

His 29 percent will defend him no matter what yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #63

I don't think the OP is suggesting that his passion is misguided. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #9

Exactly. I prefer Sanders' voting history but got to give it to Hillary KittyWampus Dec 2015 #14

Senator Sanders is being true to himself and the wisdom of our system... DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2015 #16

No arguing that... Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #18

"The voters will hash all this out" is actually one of my favorite mantras. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2015 #20

Yep, and "hashing it out" is what we're doing. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #23

This begs the question. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2015 #34

Well stated. n/t Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #44

But we shouldn't begrudge him the right to follow the beat of his own drummer. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2015 #49

agree. its just the MSM's lame attempt to drive the narrative for their own agenda restorefreedom Dec 2015 #37

I think you might be mistaking habits with rules. Half-Century Man Dec 2015 #15

Not rules for sure, but more than mere habits. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #19

As we all are every day of our lives. Half-Century Man Dec 2015 #35

I agree, but I'm not hopeful. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #22

He doesn't burst out laughing at inappropriate moments. artislife Dec 2015 #55

+Infinity! - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #91

The Sanders campaign reminds me of PeeWee Herman falling off his bike 72DejaVu Dec 2015 #24

LOL ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #33

Tracy Flick Armstead Dec 2015 #54

Yes, Tracy Flick! Good comparison. kath Dec 2015 #89

How tedious. earthside Dec 2015 #29

Keeps making Old Codger Dec 2015 #32

He's just not ready for prime time MaggieD Dec 2015 #31

The same old attack lines ... earthside Dec 2015 #74

Yup the republicans would rip Bernie 24/7 workinclasszero Dec 2015 #80

Christ on a Cracker. If this is the biggest "issue" you people can come up with.... Armstead Dec 2015 #36

Everything is discussed here. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #41

I can't count the number of threads about this nothingburger I've seen in the last couiple of days Armstead Dec 2015 #47

That is how you determine that it is Clinton supporters "biggest issue." NCTraveler Dec 2015 #48

Just going by the evidence..And Bury the real message of the event with prissy little knit picking. Armstead Dec 2015 #53

K&R RandySF Dec 2015 #38

Not sure about incompetence. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #40

Yes, I supposed all candidates have to fit into the... Armstead Dec 2015 #51

That simply makes no sense considering the topic. None. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #56

No what I am saying is that the critics of this.... Armstead Dec 2015 #62

That is something I am not a part of as a Clinton supporter. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #72

She follows the format. Armstead Dec 2015 #73

He's a one-issue candidate. He has shown this time and again. Metric System Dec 2015 #61

Yep. One issue. How we can make America a better country by addressing core issues. Armstead Dec 2015 #64

NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!! JaneyVee Dec 2015 #43

Bury the REAL event and message with trivia Armstead Dec 2015 #57

I drove through Sandtown this summer. Hissyspit Dec 2015 #58

The people up on the stage with Bernie... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #59

+1000 Armstead Dec 2015 #65

+1000 Vattel Dec 2015 #82

Sorry officer cosmicone Dec 2015 #66

He doesn't buy into right wing panic AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #67

I guess I just keep posting the same reply TM99 Dec 2015 #68

Fuckin-A frylock Dec 2015 #114

"Don't ask about ISIS today" seems to have worked perfectly ... Scuba Dec 2015 #70

Absolutely not qualified to be leader of the free world. nt LexVegas Dec 2015 #76

Oh, please... Hissyspit Dec 2015 #87

New Rule: As of today, the Fourth Estate must be non-confrontational. OilemFirchen Dec 2015 #78

And "Her speech will be her interview" shows great competence, right? (nt) jeff47 Dec 2015 #79

Yeah, that's "message management" frylock Dec 2015 #115

Sanders is a good candidate for the primaries, but he's not going to be the nominee, and this is why yardwork Dec 2015 #81

Huh, what? -none Dec 2015 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author NurseJackie Dec 2015 #93

Thanks for pointing out the typo! I will correct. yardwork Dec 2015 #94

Nice to hear another missouri DUer Robbins Dec 2015 #107

There are more of us than many will admit. -none Dec 2015 #113

Another truly assinine post about this. Vattel Dec 2015 #83

“I have never, ever seen a person running for president come through here. Not one time.” Hissyspit Dec 2015 #85

This should be a standalone OP Hissyspit. +1 for the unheard invisible ones. nt. nc4bo Dec 2015 #88

Yes, do make this an OP, hissyspit. kath Dec 2015 #90

Great OP. It's absolutely ridiculous that a candidate R B Garr Dec 2015 #95

WTF is wrong with you people. Jeez. nt thereismore Dec 2015 #101

I love the smell of desperation in the morning..it smells like victory bowens43 Dec 2015 #103

meanwhile... retrowire Dec 2015 #106

You guys were real big on message management just a few short months ago.. frylock Dec 2015 #116

Flexible? Is that like "evolving" or "triangulating"? Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #118