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CrossingTheRubicon

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18. One of my favorite fables as a child was "The Scorpion and the Frog."

Sun Mar 10, 2019, 01:34 PM

Mar 2019

A scorpion asks a frog to carry it across a river.

The frog hesitates, afraid of being stung by the scorpion, but the scorpion argues that if it did that, they would both drown.

The frog considers this argument sensible and agrees to transport the scorpion.

The scorpion climbs onto the frog's back and the frog begins to swim, but midway across the river, the scorpion stings the frog, dooming them both.

The dying frog asks the scorpion why it stung the frog, to which the scorpion replies "I couldn't help it. It's in my nature."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie promised his campaign won't go negative "in ads". Here's a loophole [View all] Carrito Mar 2019 OP

Always A Loophole With Her Me. Mar 2019 #1

People can attack Bernie...but no one can defend him. irresistable Mar 2019 #2

Because when they attack RandySF Mar 2019 #5

your "response" bears no resemblance to Nina Turner's link to a criticism of Julian Castro on POLICY irresistable Mar 2019 #13

Attacking someone is not a defense...and I despise Nina Turner...she helped elect Trump. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #7

the best defense is a good offense irresistable Mar 2019 #15

This is why I will never support Sanders in a primary... I dislike his 'offense'. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #32

For me, this is why Biden is my last choice. irresistable Mar 2019 #35

I see Salon is at it again. First of all that bill was passing no matter what...and some stuff we Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #105

you were telling me who you could not support in a primary.... irresistable Mar 2019 #108

First of all there are state exemptions and federal exemptions . In Ohio you can use both...and the Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #109

I will vote for the nominee. irresistable Mar 2019 #110

I want someone who can win...I like all the candidate except for two...and I would vote for those Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #111

Agree! True Blue American Mar 2019 #20

I used to really like her. I voted for her but now she is so nasty about Democrats and she Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #33

Yup, that's just how it is when Bernie is the favorite to win it all... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #9

it might be salt in the wounds of some. irresistable Mar 2019 #17

Some folks want things to stay the way they are forever Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #25

That's fo sho!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #34

Yes, the blind shall see NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #96

And if he doesn't win? Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #106

Oh boy. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2019 #3

Oh boy is right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #10

Bernie doesn't need to go negative RandySF Mar 2019 #4

and Cenk Uygur nt forklift Mar 2019 #47

That's negative? Lazy Daisy Mar 2019 #6

Yes it is negative...and I am sick of supposed Democrats attacking President Obama and the Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #8

Again Lazy Daisy Mar 2019 #12

You are a Democrat but Sen. Sanders is not. He is running as a Democrat for the primary. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #21

Maybe you should take it up with Castro first. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2019 #16

Yeah let's chat...so Castro called out Sanders on reparations...and rather than reply on this issue, Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #19

One is an attack and the other is a call out? Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2019 #22

Castro brought up a campaign issue...it has been discussed quite often this year. Instead of Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #30

Reparations and student loans ...yes they are. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #31

He was HUD Secretary. What do student loans have to do with this? Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2019 #37

They contributed to income inequality or so it was claimed. I do not think Casto nor Obama have Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #104

Castro was talking about reparations which has been discussed quite a bid...but the attack was Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #102

Who mentioned Obama? liberalnarb Mar 2019 #38

This happened under Obama thus, was OIbama's policy that was called into question which is very Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #97

You and me both. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #94

I agree that his running hurts our chances...and already you see why I hoped he would not run with Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #98

Biden's not my first choice, BUT Amimnoch Mar 2019 #99

I will support the nominee...I like most of them...I just think Biden has experience and can win. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #101

In this big field, there's only Amimnoch Mar 2019 #103

Seriously!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #14

Yes it is...it is an entirely different issue. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #100

Stein and her surrogates are working hard. NT WeekiWater Mar 2019 #11

One of my favorite fables as a child was "The Scorpion and the Frog." CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #18

What does Turner know.. she got sucked into Cha Mar 2019 #23

As I said True Blue American Mar 2019 #80

Sanders HAS to go negative big time against Democrats, Hortensis Mar 2019 #24

He just has to be honest Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #26

Yeah, BS is getting Vetted this time. Cha Mar 2019 #27

"BS" How mature. liberalnarb Mar 2019 #40

Yes, BS is getting Vetted this time. Cha Mar 2019 #42

Sure. I was pointing out how immature it is to use his initials as a dig. liberalnarb Mar 2019 #44

I am not a Repug... sheshe2 Mar 2019 #54

I'm sure if you didnt include "P" it would be taken differetly. liberalnarb Mar 2019 #55

He was President at the time. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #56

Fine. But I think its obvious that lots of DUers who hate Bernie use "BS" to be derogatory. liberalnarb Mar 2019 #57

Those are BS' initials.. deal with it or not. Cha Mar 2019 #60

How does one "deal with" someones initials? liberalnarb Mar 2019 #66

I don't care if you can't handle Cha Mar 2019 #67

You're right. I CAN'T HANDLE IT!! liberalnarb Mar 2019 #69

See what you mean... so obvious. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #63

What are Senator Sanders' initials? George II Mar 2019 #93

I think it's telling that some can't Cha Mar 2019 #62

Remember what they said about the BO Group? sheshe2 Mar 2019 #64

I'm sure they had more Cha Mar 2019 #65

Remember this. sheshe2 Mar 2019 #71

Oh Yeah, the Beautiful BOG!! Cha Mar 2019 #73

Hugs to ya Cha! sheshe2 Mar 2019 #74

It's telling you can't handle BS' initials. Cha Mar 2019 #59

Shrug. Many insist on believing that Sanders was Hortensis Mar 2019 #41

I know, Hortensis.. BS was the OPPOSITE. Cha Mar 2019 #43

Well, it helps me at least to remember Hortensis Mar 2019 #46

Yes, The BIG BLUEWAVE was really Great Cha Mar 2019 #61

It'll be fun to watch! Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #48

Are you sure honesty would be key? Hortensis Mar 2019 #28

Yes Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #49

People see Trump as honest. Hortensis Mar 2019 #50

Um, no. Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #51

Actually, yes. ehrnst Mar 2019 #90

isn't it funny Lazy Daisy Mar 2019 #36

... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #45

Correct. There is no other way for a populist to campaign. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #29

"No chord in populism reverberates more strongly than the notion Hortensis Mar 2019 #91

This was a response to criticism. Not an unpromted attack. liberalnarb Mar 2019 #39

That's not an excuse that's going to fly. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #52

That seems unfair. liberalnarb Mar 2019 #53

It sure as shite isn't helping Turner.. Cha Mar 2019 #76

come on? jaceaf Mar 2019 #78

When did Castro criticize Turner? George II Mar 2019 #95

Journalist fact-checks Turner's claim about Castro Carrito Mar 2019 #58

Mahalo, Carrito! Cha Mar 2019 #68

BS broke this promise.. Cha Mar 2019 #70

Julian Castro went negative against Bernie first. Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #72

Awww... Cha Mar 2019 #75

Nina Turner didn't support Jill Stein for president. Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #82

YES she did.. Turner's not as clever as she thinks she is.. Cha Mar 2019 #83

A video of Nina Turner saying she's not endorsing anyone Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #84

And, then Turner is Whooping it up with Jill Stein Cha Mar 2019 #86

It wasn't a Jill Stein event. Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #87

Riiiight! & nina turner sat home on her Cha Mar 2019 #88

She was offered the VP slot for the Greens and said Bernie voters need to search their hearts. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #107

really? jaceaf Mar 2019 #77

Bernie didn't mean that the campaign won't respond. NT Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #81

Details, details!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #89

No he didn't. George II Mar 2019 #92

Is it true? roody Mar 2019 #79

NO. Cha Mar 2019 #85