Bernie Sanders

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70. He attended the march in Selma, what more could anyone ask for??

Reply to BrotherIvan (Reply #69)

Fri May 29, 2015, 01:22 AM

May 2015

And that was because he wanted to, not part of his campaign. I think that proves that he walks the walk...

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I want Bernie Sanders to talk about race [View all] BrotherIvan May 2015 OP

I want him to continue to talk about race. And he will. arcane1 May 2015 #1

I completely agree marym625 May 2015 #2

I think we have to be careful to not think he had to say EVERYTHING in his speech the other day... cascadiance May 2015 #3

I agree marym625 May 2015 #6

Oh, I believe you felt that way too... cascadiance May 2015 #8

Well said BrotherIvan May 2015 #7

I have no doubt that he will. I imagine him to be as plain spoken about social issues Hiraeth May 2015 #4

I'm going to take a leap here and say what I think Bernie is thinking. Gregorian May 2015 #5

I had a good talk with a Vietnamese speaker who spoke with Daniel Elsberg here in Portland... cascadiance May 2015 #9

This is my take on it as well. I don't think Bernie realizes that he is NOT addressing social issues Hiraeth May 2015 #10

Now they are arguing about optics BrotherIvan May 2015 #12

^^thank you, could not have stated it better^^ nt N_E_1 for Tennis May 2015 #78

I could not agree more. He spoke directly to police brutality, and at some length with Katie Couric libdem4life Jun 2015 #90

Maybe it's time aspirant May 2015 #11

I'm not sure how it will go in terms of endorsements BrotherIvan May 2015 #13

That notion is exactly the implication aspirant May 2015 #17

I'm hoping that Barbara Lee is his running mate! BrotherIvan May 2015 #18

It's NOW aspirant May 2015 #22

I agree - right now he is just that crazy old socialist TBF May 2015 #30

That is a lovely thought. Barbara Lee would be a fantastic choice. Luminous Animal May 2015 #34

Right? BrotherIvan May 2015 #36

Ah! I was at that event at the library! Luminous Animal May 2015 #38

How cool is that BrotherIvan May 2015 #43

Such endorsements usually wait for the whole thing to get underway Scootaloo May 2015 #51

I am cognizant that Hillary is the party's choice, and that bucking the party is going to have merrily May 2015 #77

Bernie can't be all to everyone aspirant May 2015 #14

Nobody on this thread believes that. smokey nj May 2015 #15

I hope not, aspirant May 2015 #20

I made this thread so people could really discuss the issue BrotherIvan May 2015 #16

A quick question aspirant May 2015 #19

BrotherIvan has been one of Bernie's most staunch supporters and defenders on DU. smokey nj May 2015 #21

Thanks BrotherIvan May 2015 #24

That post was disgusting, absolutely disgusting and the people who are defending it should hang smokey nj May 2015 #25

Well, thankfully there were only 20 people who did BrotherIvan May 2015 #26

Smokey; aspirant May 2015 #29

BrotherIvan is progressive - TBF May 2015 #32

I've never called myself either, maybe I have called myself a liberal BrotherIvan May 2015 #37

The label doesn't matter - it is the position people take on issues TBF May 2015 #39

You have a good memory! BrotherIvan May 2015 #42

I think I might have confused you BrotherIvan May 2015 #23

BrotherIvan Mbrow May 2015 #27

Great post BrotherIvan May 2015 #40

I agree. These issues are very important to me too. bravenak May 2015 #28

You are rocking it, but now I'm gonna bore you back BrotherIvan May 2015 #35

Thank you. bravenak May 2015 #46

Here's something on Bernie's stance on the war on drugs: smokey nj May 2015 #47

That is a very true point. bravenak May 2015 #48

Damn straight! smokey nj May 2015 #49

That was a big blow to me. bravenak May 2015 #50

It is a very important issue BrotherIvan May 2015 #53

It says for violent offenders. bravenak May 2015 #56

I know a 20yr old who was locked up and his third strike was riding a skateboard high BrotherIvan May 2015 #57

I agree. bravenak May 2015 #58

Exactly BrotherIvan May 2015 #60

Meanwhile Affluenza kid kills four people snd doesn't smokey nj May 2015 #63

That's heartbreaking. smokey nj May 2015 #55

I think so too. bravenak May 2015 #59

It's a disgrace and it's why I throw up in my mouth smokey nj May 2015 #61

Lol! Me too. bravenak May 2015 #62

Just saw this and thought of you immediately! smokey nj May 2015 #86

Awesome, thank you. bravenak May 2015 #87

Punishment is counterproductive. Everyone has potential Gregorian May 2015 #88

Bernie does need to add to his agenda Dems to Win May 2015 #31

I hope they will do so - TBF May 2015 #33

Exactly! BrotherIvan May 2015 #41

While I may agree with you, TM99 May 2015 #44

I very much agree with you BrotherIvan May 2015 #72

Yes, I agree, it is the same small group of individuals. TM99 May 2015 #75

Well I guess for people who only see an issue as a checkmark BrotherIvan May 2015 #81

Listen to the speech again RoccoR5955 May 2015 #45

Bernie has been addressing those issues with passion all of his adult life and he will totodeinhere May 2015 #52

Just trying to start a real discussion BrotherIvan May 2015 #54

Bjorn Against posted a great thread in GD on this. smokey nj May 2015 #64

I'll go check it out BrotherIvan May 2015 #65

Think it must be this one: Rhiannon12866 May 2015 #67

Excellent BrotherIvan May 2015 #69

He attended the march in Selma, what more could anyone ask for?? Rhiannon12866 May 2015 #70

And another thing... LOL. Rhiannon12866 May 2015 #71

I hope the excitement and activism keep going and build and build BrotherIvan May 2015 #74

Yeah me too. I also think Wall Street crime targets black people. Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #66

Agreed BrotherIvan May 2015 #68

Yes he's the only one running with a serious vision about ending poverty for good. Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #73

Which candidate for POTUS do you think has been better on race than Bernie? merrily May 2015 #76

He spoke about police brutality last night and what he'd like to do about it. historylovr May 2015 #79

Would you have a link to video or a story? BrotherIvan May 2015 #80

Here's a link to a story about the event. historylovr May 2015 #82

You were at the event? BrotherIvan May 2015 #83

Yes. historylovr May 2015 #84

You should make that an OP in the group BrotherIvan May 2015 #85

Thank you, BrotherIvan. historylovr May 2015 #89