Bernie Sanders

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30. Bernie can handle it, and so can I.

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Sun Jul 26, 2015, 03:49 PM

Jul 2015

Bring it on.. not a flip flop ever.

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No matter how Bernie adjusts his message, it won't be enough. Not ever. [View all] madfloridian Jul 2015 OP

I JUST posted the same! SoapBox Jul 2015 #1

Great minds...lol madfloridian Jul 2015 #5

You know, I have been searching and searching chervilant Jul 2015 #36

Are you kidding? RoccoR5955 Jul 2015 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author a2liberal Jul 2015 #119

Not A Damn Penny To TrumanTown Jul 2015 #162

Thank you. It isn't easy staying ahead of all the lies. senz Jul 2015 #211

You're welcome a2liberal Jul 2015 #216

As opposed to the dozens and dozens Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #106

I agree with you. Lifelong Protester Jul 2015 #37

Desperation is setting in. The Oligarchs can't let Sen Sanders win. rhett o rick Jul 2015 #111

I believe this racial antiBernie meme is orchestrated by HRC's campaign. nt kristopher Jul 2015 #195

Maybe this is why she stored up all that money - to knock off the competition early. nt senz Jul 2015 #214

This HAS TO be the case. Plucketeer Jul 2015 #208

Could not agree more passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #31

the funny part about this is those same people are all passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #80

She is definitely the 'me too' candidate AgingAmerican Jul 2015 #204

One Suspects That It Is About The HRC Campaign And HRC's 1% Patrons Feeling The Bern cantbeserious Jul 2015 #2

One suspects it's about the money. zeemike Jul 2015 #48

+1 daleanime Jul 2015 #174

Must Not Let 'The Little People' Think They Actually Have a Voice! Myrina Jul 2015 #177

If only there was a cure for greed. zeemike Jul 2015 #180

always about the money. yep. Hiraeth Jul 2015 #190

Correct, it will never be enough. He should move on now and let his record speak for itself. pa28 Jul 2015 #3

Off message? madfloridian Jul 2015 #13

Perhaps spending too much time trying to persuade people who can't be persuaded. pa28 Jul 2015 #23

You made my point. madfloridian Jul 2015 #24

I couldn't agree more. Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #4

A lot of Bernie's problem is people still don't know him. Cleita Jul 2015 #6

It's about Bernie's willingness to discuss class - TBF Jul 2015 #7

Like I have said before. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jul 2015 #27

Exactly, it does need to be repeated over and over Divernan Jul 2015 #47

Candidates pretty much always give the same speech. SheilaT Jul 2015 #51

He's giving it tonight in Louisiana - TBF Jul 2015 #147

Yep! daybranch Jul 2015 #32

There is a post here today in GDP where a they posted an edited section of that interview. Snotcicles Jul 2015 #8

I trashed the whole GD:P thread a while ago n2doc Jul 2015 #11

Here is how you bring one to a complete stop. Look at #'s 101 and 103 Snotcicles Jul 2015 #15

Facts don't matter to some n2doc Jul 2015 #21

Some just don't care if the water is starting to get too hot for most of us. A Simple Game Jul 2015 #42

Can't please everyone n2doc Jul 2015 #9

You got it doc. Primary season is a marathon and not a sprint. Tommymac Jul 2015 #178

"but if you say it's not about the supporters that's just a sign that it really IS about them!" MisterP Jul 2015 #10

Exactly. madfloridian Jul 2015 #12

You're right, for some. TDale313 Jul 2015 #14

It already is a positive for him. madfloridian Jul 2015 #17

What I like about Bernie is he has never been afraid to talk about issues to the national media. Snotcicles Jul 2015 #20

And he absolutely refuses to let tools bvf Jul 2015 #108

Yep. he's got this. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #113

bernie's message is fine...for those who choose to hear it noiretextatique Jul 2015 #16

I believe as howard Zinn pointed out daybranch Jul 2015 #49

i tend to agree noiretextatique Jul 2015 #53

well said... icarusxat Jul 2015 #171

Mad Floridian ... Trajan Jul 2015 #18

Ti-i-i-i'm is on ourside. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #22

~~Yes, it is...~~ n/t bvf Jul 2015 #72

Bravo Snotcicles Jul 2015 #88

Fuck this "nothing-but-the-best-for-the-oppressed" attitude. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #19

Exactly. K and R NRaleighLiberal Jul 2015 #25

Your tomato pictures....yum madfloridian Jul 2015 #26

Our are just coming in. Surprised that DUers are not beating a path to my driveway NRaleighLiberal Jul 2015 #28

If I lived closer I would be beating that path for sure. madfloridian Jul 2015 #38

I've got my own 'maters, thank you! Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #107

he's talking about the unmentionables. and worse, finding common ground. magical thyme Jul 2015 #29

Bernie can handle it, and so can I. mountain grammy Jul 2015 #30

Exactly... madfloridian Jul 2015 #33

Bernie won't be stopped. n/t Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2015 #34

"Not ready to leave DU just yet"..... DON'T YOU GO!!!!! NO!!! loudsue Jul 2015 #35

Indeed!!! chervilant Jul 2015 #39

I agree with this. If Madflorididan left, Lifelong Protester Jul 2015 #40

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Where did the "poor victim" talking point come from? I am just curious. madfloridian Jul 2015 #52

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Hmm I could swear I was posting the Bernie forum. madfloridian Jul 2015 #61

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Then there is no reason to keep his supporters on defense all the time. madfloridian Jul 2015 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author heaven05 Jul 2015 #78

People will be more supportive if you don't attack them first. madfloridian Jul 2015 #79

Please forgive me, but maybe I am one of those "bad" Bernie supporters nikto Jul 2015 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #102

I'm a host, delete your comments. Autumn Jul 2015 #114

Thank you so much for stepping in. MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #136

I just sent madfloridian a message asking her to be a host. PMing her makes it stalking Autumn Jul 2015 #138

Shitcan the bullies and their backslappers- I'm totally good with that. MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #139

This crap is getting old. Autumn Jul 2015 #140

No worries, you are in a reality based group :) Babel_17 Jul 2015 #70

We are at war against the oligarchy and their corporate political party puppets. L0oniX Jul 2015 #41

You know, L0oniX, I'm an old lady and I'm with you. If Bernie doesn't win, there is Nay Jul 2015 #56

I hear that. Like wise ...I will be spending more time out sailing my little Sunfish and... L0oniX Jul 2015 #120

I'm getting to be old too and - LiberalElite Jul 2015 #142

Don't worry, If Hillary wins the nomination zeemike Jul 2015 #57

they really don't think that nonvoters are unsatisfied with the "choices" offered them: MisterP Jul 2015 #60

And that dissatisfaction is not just in Dems and independents. zeemike Jul 2015 #66

there's few Americans indeed that won't find at least one thing appealing in Sanders' promises MisterP Jul 2015 #75

And the Republican establishment wants the same thing. zeemike Jul 2015 #86

that's how the fundies got to be the loudest voice in the GOP, even if it's the corpos that benefit MisterP Jul 2015 #92

Yep, and that coalition has lots of money to spend zeemike Jul 2015 #112

evidently it started under Ford when he wanted to bring in technocrats for the economy MisterP Jul 2015 #117

I'm sure they won't be blaming the oligarchy. L0oniX Jul 2015 #121

Oh hell no, they are the job creators. zeemike Jul 2015 #123

Yea ...I heard about those non-paying interships that mostly won't be leading to any real jobs. L0oniX Jul 2015 #124

Well those are entry level positions. zeemike Jul 2015 #127

You might want to modify your post ...we do get trolled by pc nannies. L0oniX Jul 2015 #129

And here I thought this was an adult site. zeemike Jul 2015 #132

There is one reason I would come back in if Bernie loses - to tell them "I told you so" down the jwirr Jul 2015 #64

...when we are in another war or 2 and SSDI gets cut 20%. L0oniX Jul 2015 #122

Exactly. jwirr Jul 2015 #130

People with a false sense of entitlement can get rather nasty... RufusTFirefly Jul 2015 #43

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You accuse a group of "open racism and bias when it comes to people of color" madfloridian Jul 2015 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author heaven05 Jul 2015 #65

You sent emails to the DNC about some Bernie supporters? madfloridian Jul 2015 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author heaven05 Jul 2015 #81

I am glad you are impressed with Sanders. madfloridian Jul 2015 #94

What's the old saying? bvf Jul 2015 #103

No, you are not leaving. The next time that person post in here they will be blocked Autumn Jul 2015 #133

It is sad that you have to keep stressing "some" awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #82

+100 heaven05 Jul 2015 #83

And this back at you awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #87

"The guilty dog barks first." madfloridian Jul 2015 #95

Hey mad awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #98

Thanks, but that "guilty dog barks first" means anyone who speaks first or a lot.. madfloridian Jul 2015 #104

Good point... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #149

Yes, please stay with us, MF! BuelahWitch Jul 2015 #193

You are in a protected group I suggest you step back with your attack Autumn Jul 2015 #128

Thank you, Autumn. MerryBlooms Jul 2015 #135

What attack? awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #151

Your comment to the now deleted post Autumn Jul 2015 #153

That was a bit flippant awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #157

"Bernie is adjusting to and tweaking his campaign" aspirant Jul 2015 #97

Bernies supporters are openly called racists, in the Sanders "safe haven"! delrem Jul 2015 #89

What are you doing to make the other Democratic candidates jump through hoops like you are jwirr Jul 2015 #91

There's a certain group who will parse and nitpick every word, and deliberately misconstrue. ColesCountyDem Jul 2015 #46

Yep, there are some in both camps awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #84

Yes, quite vocal. ColesCountyDem Jul 2015 #110

I don't either. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #150

"Politics" is about far more than just policy Babel_17 Jul 2015 #55

This is no time to leave DU 99th_Monkey Jul 2015 #58

That's why I've put as much of the Third Way contingent on ignore that Zorra Jul 2015 #62

Sanders had to know this would happen Orrex Jul 2015 #63

The Democratic Party is far more factious than the GOP. Everyone wants ''something'' and YOHABLO Jul 2015 #137

dr. king's point ellennelle Jul 2015 #67

Very thoughtful post. madfloridian Jul 2015 #76

This guy spits truth! Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #85

Thank you. jwirr Jul 2015 #99

Yes economics is the root, BUT I fear this reasoning is too indirect for most voters to see john978 Jul 2015 #105

This is why the leaders of both Bernie's campaign as well as BLM movement need to realize this... cascadiance Jul 2015 #191

+1 The only thing that has ever trickled down from the top is hate. raouldukelives Jul 2015 #181

Fuckin A! TheKentuckian Jul 2015 #215

^^^ this ^^^ malokvale77 Jul 2015 #69

I am a Bernie supporter awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #90

Kick FloriTexan Jul 2015 #73

Thank you. Vinca Jul 2015 #77

Every failed meme and messy smear only confirms what he really is: the real thing. leveymg Jul 2015 #93

50 states actually exist aspirant Jul 2015 #100

Kicked and recommended to the Max! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #101

I disagree, at least in respect to Bernie and Hillary. Both of them are being scrutinized heavily. still_one Jul 2015 #109

+1 n/t. bvf Jul 2015 #116

Bernie DID A JOB on "Chuckie T" today on MTP! KoKo Jul 2015 #115

This was alerted on and I'm not going to lock it. Trolls will be trolling. L0oniX Jul 2015 #118

What the hell is SJWs? Autumn Jul 2015 #126

Social Justice Warriors. n/t winter is coming Jul 2015 #143

What part of the OP is from SJW? "SJWs have no place on DU" was what the alert said. Autumn Jul 2015 #144

Beats me, but I've seen a strong uptick in bullshit alerts in the past few weeks. n/t winter is coming Jul 2015 #148

I don't even know what that is? madfloridian Jul 2015 #152

Now that you are a host you will see some interesting alerts Autumn Jul 2015 #155

I looked it up. Not very nice. madfloridian Jul 2015 #154

Well the alerter has been on a time out. I guess they must be bored Autumn Jul 2015 #156

doesn't sounds like the pro-Sanders side MisterP Jul 2015 #158

Not to be contrarian too much... uriel1972 Jul 2015 #161

Thanks, I never heard of it before. madfloridian Jul 2015 #163

Glenn Beck is a huge opponent of Social Justice. Just to give you some perspective. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #173

I thought it was a dating site member catagory. L0oniX Jul 2015 #184

The goalposts will keep shifting. winter is coming Jul 2015 #125

nevermind V0ltairesGh0st Jul 2015 #131

You got that right! nt valerief Jul 2015 #134

You need a reality check. PBass Jul 2015 #141

That was my point. That no matter how hard he tries, it won't matter. madfloridian Jul 2015 #146

Defending his positions against challenges is a never-ending process. That's NOT unfair. PBass Jul 2015 #166

Never mind. madfloridian Jul 2015 #167

This group is for supporters of Bernie Sanders. smokey nj Jul 2015 #169

"His "DECADES OF WORK" are in the past" Oh ...so a track record means nothing. Fail! L0oniX Jul 2015 #185

I think we need to keep in mind that this is not about Bernie. wilsonbooks Jul 2015 #145

He can't win the general. His general election weaknesses are obvious to everyone, including McCamy Taylor Jul 2015 #159

She "can't win" in the GE. aspirant Jul 2015 #160

He will win and it will be in a very big way - umm why you here again? udbcrzy2 Jul 2015 #164

This group is for supporters of Bernie Sanders. Your post is inappropriate smokey nj Jul 2015 #165

Bernie is running to win and protect the American people, not Hillary Clinton Autumn Jul 2015 #175

You might want to use the sarc tag or you may be blocked from posting here. L0oniX Jul 2015 #186

As usual, well said! Is BLM really an astroturf organization? emsimon33 Jul 2015 #168

Indeed ...I'm beginning to think BLM is nothing but a hit squad with no consern for a track record. L0oniX Jul 2015 #187

I think there are three things here which overlap but are not identical. winter is coming Jul 2015 #207

This is how we know that this manufactured shit storm isn't really about BLM. Maedhros Jul 2015 #170

You'd better bloodywell JackInGreen Jul 2015 #172

Another alert by the same person. As one host to another my opinion is that we Autumn Jul 2015 #176

I got to LOL at the alerter. Been blocked from here and on a time out for nastiness and yet... L0oniX Jul 2015 #188

Which is why I alerted on each of those alerts hootinholler Jul 2015 #200

I look forward to zentrum Jul 2015 #179

I look at his candidacy from a broader historical perspective, and it's not so bad DFW Jul 2015 #182

"No other candidate is being scrutinized so closely" oberliner Jul 2015 #183

Context is everything. Try reading the whole sentence... L0oniX Jul 2015 #189

I vote for the second suggestion, Alex, for $200 BuelahWitch Jul 2015 #194

I keep hearing that RoccoR5955 Jul 2015 #192

Well, Bernie is an Independent katmille Jul 2015 #196

Bernie is running as the Democratic candidate RoccoR5955 Jul 2015 #197

Quibbling over Independent v. Democrat is deeply stupid. [n/t] Maedhros Jul 2015 #202

Bernie has always caucused with Dems. If you don't like that I suggest you try another forum. L0oniX Jul 2015 #203

i hope that bernie learned an important lesson when those activists asked him to say her name. psychmommy Jul 2015 #198

So BLM didn't do their homework yet Bernie's the one you hope learned a lesson? winter is coming Jul 2015 #210

Bernie wasn't addressing our issues. psychmommy Jul 2015 #219

PERFECT simulacrum of the coyly-pretending-not-to-get-it, ever-so-CONCERNED "discussing this MisterP Jul 2015 #212

I have no idea what u just said. psychmommy Jul 2015 #220

Good, so support and promote Bernie in your own way aspirant Jul 2015 #213

I don't speak for black lives matters. psychmommy Jul 2015 #221

Die hards are by nature pretty challenging. lark Jul 2015 #199

My issue. My issue! MY ISSUE!!! HassleCat Jul 2015 #201

Thanks for clearly stating what the "Bernie Backlash" is NOT about. staggerleem Jul 2015 #205

Not me. madfloridian Jul 2015 #217

Don't let it get to you too bad. zomgitsjesus Jul 2015 #206

I'm tired of the same old CORPORATE type of President! BlueJac Jul 2015 #209

I wouldn't worry. The political class has made their choice so naturally they sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #218