2016 Postmortem

lewebley3

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21. That was then: this is now: at 73 nice but few accomplishments

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Fri Dec 11, 2015, 05:19 PM

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15 Quotes From People Who Knew the Young Bernie Sanders [View all] UglyGreed Dec 2015 OP

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #1

That was then: this is now: at 73 nice but few accomplishments lewebley3 Dec 2015 #21

Are you kidding? Speaking out for what is right for 50 years? That's quite an accomplishment. reformist2 Dec 2015 #22

We keep hearing about things like "speaking out for 50 years" but precious FEW accomplishments. George II Dec 2015 #30

George I've met Bernie Sanders. I've voted for Bernie Sanders. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #37

I'm Bernie Sanders. Wait. I'm not. cosmicone Dec 2015 #38

*yawn* Non sequiturs are so borin... beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #39

yeah. he has no big fuck ups. he doesn't talk out his ass either. he's got character too. roguevalley Dec 2015 #44

It's all they've got. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #48

That sounds like a troop of monkeys! abakan Dec 2015 #73

Lol! That is hilarious! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #85

"Early Bernie" had his FIRST steady job at age 40. Hortensis Dec 2015 #76

Good thing you're here to carry water for the "sleazy sites" then, eh? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #86

I'm sorry you feel Bernie's background is fecal Hortensis Dec 2015 #88

Right, you're just here to spread your ... er truthiness around. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #89

Just trying to toughen you up for the fight, Scottie. Hortensis Dec 2015 #91

Amen! theislander Dec 2015 #55

He has a long list of accomplishments at every elected level he's worked at Kentonio Dec 2015 #61

We hear a lot about "morals" too. R B Garr Dec 2015 #65

And what are Hillary's greatest accomplishments? MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #67

I thought this thread was about Senator Sanders. George II Dec 2015 #71

It's started out being about Bernie as a young man MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #77

I'd prefer that we stick to the topic, Manny. George II Dec 2015 #80

Given that you already moved it off-topic MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #82

How did I move this off-topic? George II Dec 2015 #83

LOL! nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #84

There you go, make an "accusation" then refuse to explain it. Deja vu all over again. Thanks! George II Dec 2015 #90

No its not anyone can speak out: Their Dem's in my family that have lewebley3 Dec 2015 #59

I suspect he's already done more than most of us ever will (n/t) thesquanderer Dec 2015 #23

And? George II Dec 2015 #31

If Sander was effective: you would not suspect: You would know lewebley3 Dec 2015 #58

I would not presume to know... thesquanderer Dec 2015 #63

This discussion is about public people: Sanders resume is very thin in this area lewebley3 Dec 2015 #68

Bigger than Obama's was. Or Bill Clinton's. Or Jimmy Carter's. thesquanderer Dec 2015 #69

Obama was one of a Kind: Sanders is no Obama: Obama didn't wait til 73 lewebley3 Dec 2015 #74

And Bill Clinton? And Jimmy Carter? thesquanderer Dec 2015 #81

Sanders: is the same as Nader, MCgovern, Kucinch, etc losers lewebley3 Dec 2015 #93

Can't argue with logic like that! (n/t) thesquanderer Dec 2015 #94

Bernie Sanders: Effective a2liberal Dec 2015 #24

Effective: at being a nice guy: but never getting things done: lewebley3 Dec 2015 #57

Would you care to counter the claims of the ad, rather than a2liberal Dec 2015 #64

My so called non-sequitor: are just fact you don't want to hear: lewebley3 Dec 2015 #66

lol a2liberal Dec 2015 #72

I just checkmated you in this argument lewebley3 Dec 2015 #75

"checkmated"? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #87

This supports the claim that Bernie is THE REAL DEAL Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #27

Many people are the real deal: but don't have the talent and experience to lead lewebley3 Dec 2015 #56

Hillary is still the Goldwater Girl. She is the Corporate Deal. Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Bernblu Dec 2015 #29

K & R AzDar Dec 2015 #2

Kos? That right-wing rag? arcane1 Dec 2015 #3

I damn near choked on my whiskey... Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #32

11) from Michael Monte, Burlington government-worker before and after Sanders� mayoral terms Hiraeth Dec 2015 #4

freakin commie tk2kewl Dec 2015 #25

and ... just look at his hair !! Hiraeth Dec 2015 #28

He had his two year old son on his lap at a work meeting in 1970, one year before Ms. Magazine began merrily Dec 2015 #5

+10000 Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #33

Allen Gear, a Republican member of the Board of Aldermen since 1979 LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #6

beat me to it. I will delete. This one is very good and shows why he has cross over appeal. Hiraeth Dec 2015 #8

I think so, it would very hard for any of the Republicans to run against him on LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #9

They are out there, I think. Just laying low and enjoying the holidays. Hiraeth Dec 2015 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Hiraeth Dec 2015 #7

Great sampling Armstead Dec 2015 #11

Great stuff. 99Forever Dec 2015 #12

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #13

Are there any who remember his writings? n/t cosmicone Dec 2015 #14

Factual or fiction writing? RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #19

I'll just leave it at "writings" .... n/t cosmicone Dec 2015 #20

It appears the Hillary in your sig line has insecticide-resistant fleas. Scuba Dec 2015 #36

graffiti, random scribblings, doodles too? RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #41

It's the latest tactic from camp weathervane, third time I've seen that tonight. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #47

Oh, okay I get it. n/t RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #54

Give it a rest. Hissyspit Dec 2015 #60

What non-controversy? cosmicone Dec 2015 #62

; merrily Dec 2015 #15

These statements explain why Bernie has been elected and re-elected over and over JDPriestly Dec 2015 #16

Nice post JDPriestly! With each interview Bernie expresses our shared values with practical solution sorechasm Dec 2015 #40

Thanks again... Thespian2 Dec 2015 #43

Beautiful post. (nt) Stardust Dec 2015 #46

"Its about shared values" & "the issues" & morals... RiverLover Dec 2015 #52

Awesome! Bubzer Dec 2015 #17

This is a good one LOL madokie Dec 2015 #18

He even included that Pancho Villa sitting in the background! thereismore Dec 2015 #26

Great post...thanks for sharing... Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #34

I recommend this MariaThinks Dec 2015 #35

K & R!!! Thespian2 Dec 2015 #42

15 quotes from people who knew Wibly Dec 2015 #45

K&R for exposure. eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #49

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Dec 2015 #50

K and R bigwillq Dec 2015 #51

I like #12: tblue37 Dec 2015 #53

"And don't give up on yourself..." He told the child who thought himself stupid. sorechasm Dec 2015 #79

knr Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #78

kick n/t in_cog_ni_to Dec 2015 #92