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Bernie Sanders

Maedhros

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4. Sanders speaking truth to Obama's power is one of the reasons I am supporting him.

Reply to AlbertCat (Original post)

Tue Nov 10, 2015, 08:45 PM

Nov 2015

Hero worship has no place in politics, and Obama has easily done as much harm as he has done good. Willfully blinding ourselves to the transgressions of Democratic presidents, just because they are Democrats, is frighteningly stupid behavior.

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The latest Lie about Sanders. [View all] AlbertCat Nov 2015 OP

because we must all kiss Obama's retrowire Nov 2015 #1

I find the attitude that we're not supposed to question/challenge Obama disturbing. winter is coming Nov 2015 #2

so by that reasoning Robbins Nov 2015 #3

Sanders speaking truth to Obama's power is one of the reasons I am supporting him. Maedhros Nov 2015 #4

Apparently. historylovr Nov 2015 #5

But it's not HIS TURN! dorkzilla Nov 2015 #6

As much as I support President Obama, I'm going to criticize him in areas I disagree with him davidpdx Nov 2015 #7

I wonder why Hillary allows her fans to lie and fight dirty - the way the Republicans do. One Cal33 Nov 2015 #8