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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: I am not a concern troll. [View all]Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)20. It's an understandable demand when made at the police who are doing it.
And it's a perfectly understandable and righteous concern. But it's an absolutely misplaced and hostile accusation when made agaisnt people who are not responsible, who do not have a hand in the problem. That's not to say the problem shouldn't be broguht up, but the protestors have to craft their message for the forum as well, you know? They delivered vitriol and invective. Can't really complain when snarling and spitting at someone doesn't produce useful dialogue.
he still did better than O'Malley. "All lives matter. White lives matter" is not a skilled response to this.
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Watch the video. I think he did well, & netroots effed up. That's my take. Watch & make your own
peacebird
Jul 2015
#1
There are several thread on it here in the group and some of them go into detail. n/t
Autumn
Jul 2015
#9
Like I said, it DOEs need to be brought up and addressed. There's no argument there, I don't think
Scootaloo
Jul 2015
#23
He should give his honest answer about how to fix the criminal justice system
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#31
Watch the video. You tell me what happened. What you read doesn't resemble reality.
Ed Suspicious
Jul 2015
#21
They started chanted almost before Bernie had a chance to say anything, then wouldn't stop.
Elmer S. E. Dump
Jul 2015
#38
Within minutes, the same person posted "trainwreck for Bernie" in multiple threads.
djean111
Jul 2015
#36