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171. Prescisely, TB!

Fri Sep 6, 2019, 12:53 AM

Sep 2019

I have no problem with bringing babies and small kids to most political events. Sure, it would be proper to get them out of there if they act up too much, but people are always talking about the family as the basis of our society, so what is so wrong about bringing the whole family?

My son and his wife have a baby who's one year old.. and I am refreshed first hand how much a baby needs to be with their mother when they're so young. They get hungry and need to be nursed for one important thing. No idea what was the case with the baby at the Sanders' event but he was rude and showed no empathy to the parents or crying baby.

Here's Biden in 2012 reacting to crying baby..

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287266844

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

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Crying baby irritates Bernie Sanders. [View all] Quackers Sep 2019 OP

Many people share your view. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #1

Many people also are annoyed by crying babies Merlot Sep 2019 #31

Indeed. I'm included in that group as well. Fortunately for me... NurseJackie Sep 2019 #42

+1,000,000. If you can't at least pretend to enjoy a baby, ecstatic Sep 2019 #169

I am annoyed by crying babies, but I'm not running for president, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #58

BS certainly was. Cha Sep 2019 #101

So KNOWING most if not all other candidates would have handled that VERY differently Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #149

And some actually know how to handle it.. Cha Sep 2019 #232

Wasn't that fantastic? NurseJackie Sep 2019 #233

AbsoFreakingLutley! Cha Sep 2019 #234

Biden and Harris both so sweet with the kids . did you see how Trump was handling JI7 Sep 2019 #2

Yes, Biden and Harris are both great with kids. Trump, definitely not. And Sanders didn't highplainsdem Sep 2019 #8

Yeah, not a good look for anyone. Cha Sep 2019 #102

biden and harris want to keep the war on mj going too questionseverything Sep 2019 #205

I was ready to see him doing his self-deprecating "I'm a cranky guy lol" thing there -- but I read WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2019 #3

For Petes sake, we have to go to THIS level about a candidate? oldsoftie Sep 2019 #4

You're missing the bigger picture here. Quackers Sep 2019 #5

Actually at this point i'd LOVE to see him lose his temper against Trump. ANYONE oldsoftie Sep 2019 #19

I disagree. Quackers Sep 2019 #33

Well, dammit, you're right.............crap. oldsoftie Sep 2019 #48

Lol. ...crap. If I wanted a socialist revolution, Sanders disinterest Hortensis Sep 2019 #92

Thank you! NurseJackie Sep 2019 #51

"Age is out of our control. How we act is not." Cha Sep 2019 #185

I know! NurseJackie Sep 2019 #219

.. Cha Sep 2019 #236

And those are his better qualities...nt comradebillyboy Sep 2019 #27

Exactly the truth nini Sep 2019 #86

+1000 nt NYMinute Sep 2019 #96

It would be an issue if he didn't already have an irritated demeanor Lulu KC Sep 2019 #157

Bernie is a very cranky guy. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #240

Exactly. Cha Sep 2019 #242

trouble is, it is perfectly on brand. mopinko Sep 2019 #10

politicians can't treestar Sep 2019 #113

Yeah, you brush them off.. Cha Sep 2019 #229

Ya, a real Grinch (sarcasm) Beringia Sep 2019 #6

What does that last photo have to do mcar Sep 2019 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Beringia Sep 2019 #16

It's ironic you say that because most people would say the opposite. Quackers Sep 2019 #23

So, are you saying that if he's being nice to babies, it means he's on his "best behavior" and if ehrnst Sep 2019 #75

SF restaurant owner says Bernie Sanders was 'cranky,' rude to staff Cha Sep 2019 #100

Seems like a pattern. George II Sep 2019 #103

Not the first time. Cha Sep 2019 #106

lol smh Cha Sep 2019 #225

Bernie never told a baby to quiet down, obviously he was speaking to the parents or Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #93

... sheshe2 Sep 2019 #109

It says the video is unavailable however just from that still shot pic, I believe the circumstances Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #110

Here's the two videos (ignore the source of the Sanders video). Quite a contrast! George II Sep 2019 #115

Yes the circumstances are entirely different, Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #120

Obama catches fainting pregnant woman. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #123

Good for President Obama but it's not the same circumstance Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #125

Well I am sure you would agree... sheshe2 Sep 2019 #130

She was standing next to him not at the other end of room and Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #132

No. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #145

I don't think President Obama would have Cha Sep 2019 #137

Not exactly the sword I'd fall on. nt fleabiscuit Sep 2019 #154

So you're hinting that if Obama was in the same position he would have barked at the kid? George II Sep 2019 #124

Only in la la land. MrsCoffee Sep 2019 #126

Bernie never barked at the baby, he was speaking to the parents or guardians Uncle Joe Sep 2019 #127

I just told him that I don't think Pres Obama Cha Sep 2019 #138

P.S. It was BS' tone, too.. his attitude. Cha Sep 2019 #139

Sigh, dear god... Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #143

+1 fleabiscuit Sep 2019 #155

I miss President Obama Gothmog Sep 2019 #163

This makes me smile Gothmog Sep 2019 #162

I am with you there, Gothmog. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #201

Maybe those officers were telling him: George II Sep 2019 #197

Bernie is a grumpy old guy. redstatebluegirl Sep 2019 #7

He doesn't come across as a people person. nt Kahuna7 Sep 2019 #9

This guy does, Kahuna. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #146

Yeah, you could Cha Sep 2019 #156

Well, most are able to grin and bear it--they are the future after all. That said, I'm the ultimate hlthe2b Sep 2019 #11

At first Ohiogal Sep 2019 #12

Oh Lordy. Jirel Sep 2019 #13

+1 HelpImSurrounded Sep 2019 #21

Joe, Liz, or Kamala would have gone and comforted the baby mcar Sep 2019 #15

Post removed Post removed Sep 2019 #17

Is this a joke? mcar Sep 2019 #18

Not at all HelpImSurrounded Sep 2019 #25

I love the way that Senator Harris interacts with young girls at events Gothmog Sep 2019 #39

Really sweet and inspiring commercial. LincolnRossiter Sep 2019 #98

This video of Senator Harris make me smile Gothmog Sep 2019 #32

Hell, she's been criticized for having a white husband, why would "no kids" be a surprise? oldsoftie Sep 2019 #49

It never ends mcar Sep 2019 #54

And when it comes up, that alleged concern will be immediately mocked. As it should be. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #26

That's right mcar Sep 2019 #34

Why ? irisblue Sep 2019 #28

Kamala Harris reminded this young girl to always hold her chin up Gothmog Sep 2019 #30

She is so good with children mcar Sep 2019 #36

I have seen several videos of Senator Harris with young girls at events Gothmog Sep 2019 #38

There is a real warmth about her mcar Sep 2019 #40

I miss having a real POTUS Gothmog Sep 2019 #41

I think she can handle those types of concern trolls... NurseJackie Sep 2019 #62

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #66

+1000! mcar Sep 2019 #81

Thanks you. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #104

Did I hear that someone HERE attacked Kamala for not having children? Please tell Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #202

It was a sly and indirect smear... along the lines of the "some people say" bullshit. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #207

That's ridiculous. Not everybody Cha Sep 2019 #114

And you just know, Cha mcar Sep 2019 #117

Would he be saying that "no children" thing about Booker? Cha Sep 2019 #121

Good question mcar Sep 2019 #134

.. Cha Sep 2019 #200

oh it will not. what a *&(&((&( comment !!!!! trueblue2007 Sep 2019 #170

..... KPN Sep 2019 #133

Given their interactions with parents and children on the campaign trail mcar Sep 2019 #135

Good point, mcar! Cha Sep 2019 #184

Wasn't that great?! :-) He turned a distraction into a positive moment! NurseJackie Sep 2019 #208

Totally agree.. that's what struck me, too. Cha Sep 2019 #211

I'm tired of RUDE politicians. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #212

It is Bernie's event WA-03 Democrat Sep 2019 #20

Oh yeah.. we saw him "..say what he wants.." Cha Sep 2019 #118

Cha it's his show and I know ya know WA-03 Democrat Sep 2019 #142

I always vote Blue.. it's BS' staff who Cha Sep 2019 #153

+1 WA-03 Democrat Sep 2019 #158

Babies don't belong at these events. Get a babysitter. Nothing more Meadowoak Sep 2019 #22

This is how women are kept out of politics. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2019 #24

+1 pandr32 Sep 2019 #61

Some parents can't afford a sitter mcar Sep 2019 #37

Sorry, but when I go to these events, I don't want to have to sit next Meadowoak Sep 2019 #43

Child wasn't screaming mcar Sep 2019 #44

These events are planned weeks in advance, I just think parents should make Meadowoak Sep 2019 #47

Some are, many aren't mcar Sep 2019 #55

Why should I be deprived of participating in the process because Meadowoak Sep 2019 #63

So you think that the people with the baby shouldn't have participated? ehrnst Sep 2019 #76

Of course they should participate, but they should find a babysitter. Meadowoak Sep 2019 #79

Usually when someone goes out with a baby it's because they can't find or afford a sitter. ehrnst Sep 2019 #87

This isnt about the baby or the parents, dont you SEE THAT? Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #150

Again, the baby was not screaming mcar Sep 2019 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Meadowoak Sep 2019 #85

Good to see that people can admit when they're wrong. ehrnst Sep 2019 #91

You too mcar Sep 2019 #94

Screaming? I guess you didn't watch the video before you commented on it... ehrnst Sep 2019 #88

It's not all about you. MrsCoffee Sep 2019 #129

+1! mcar Sep 2019 #136

Oh for fucks sake. MrsCoffee Sep 2019 #128

Reminds me of this: Shell_Seas Sep 2019 #29

BEST SCENE EVER oldsoftie Sep 2019 #52

Actually a better scene in that movie is when he tried snake-handling. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #161

And the dog punch as well. "Sir, those words have never been spoken in this church!" oldsoftie Sep 2019 #196

Politely asking to keep the noise down in an intimate environment is not "irritated " Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #35

The video of Sanders seems to concern you greatly. ehrnst Sep 2019 #70

SF restaurant owner says Bernie Sanders was 'cranky,' rude to staff Cha Sep 2019 #112

Understandable. Act_of_Reparation Sep 2019 #45

Again, the baby wasn't crying mcar Sep 2019 #46

I'm not surprised. He's often stated that he dislikes "being interrupted." ehrnst Sep 2019 #71

Yep mcar Sep 2019 #78

omg! Cha Sep 2019 #177

It was one screech! betsuni Sep 2019 #180

Didn't seem irritated to me Otto Lidenbrock Sep 2019 #50

Bingo. NT Eric J in MN Sep 2019 #152

He did to me.. it was his tone and the waving Cha Sep 2019 #183

Does BS have a dog? liberal N proud Sep 2019 #53

I hope not. He's never home. roody Sep 2019 #80

Or no dog would live with him liberal N proud Sep 2019 #105

Ya know, when a baby is crying in a way to be heard as loud... LAS14 Sep 2019 #56

Per the vid, the baby screeched. Once mcar Sep 2019 #83

As the narrator said, "this one kept fussing." It's obvious the video doesn't... LAS14 Sep 2019 #84

Crying? I didn't see that on the video. ehrnst Sep 2019 #89

The baby wasn't visible on the video. It was noisy. Granted, other... LAS14 Sep 2019 #97

This is disqualifying. BannonsLiver Sep 2019 #57

Like the saying goes: if you're not angry you're not paying attention. Kurt V. Sep 2019 #59

Well, Bernie has the angry part down. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #73

Crying baby irritates Bernie Sanders. jewel44 Sep 2019 #60

There is a reason politicians kiss babies. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #69

Yeah, baby's fault, uh huh Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #148

And.. it was the way he Cha Sep 2019 #160

You got it-- "How dare this kid dare to make a sound when I'm talking. Whatever it is... TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #168

Prescisely, TB! Cha Sep 2019 #171

This! mcar Sep 2019 #198

Yes... we need some HUMANITY and COMPASSION in our next POTUS. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #243

welcome to DU gopiscrap Sep 2019 #199

Good thing Bernie isn't running for national day care director. jalan48 Sep 2019 #64

Or restaurant manager. Or president of a union. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #72

Yep-leave those jobs to someone else. jalan48 Sep 2019 #74

MOST definitely....especially union president... (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #77

omg. Cha Sep 2019 #195

He could have made this into a wonderful moment, and shown some warmth. ehrnst Sep 2019 #65

Maybe you can't tell the difference between answering a question at an intimate town hall... Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #67

Concerns? ehrnst Sep 2019 #68

Lol. That eyeroll was ridiculous. MrsCoffee Sep 2019 #144

That one always makes me smile! mcar Sep 2019 #119

I think Hillary would have turned that "irritation" into an opportunity to talk about women with ehrnst Sep 2019 #90

Yes, she would have mcar Sep 2019 #111

I agree with you on this Gothmog Sep 2019 #165

But she couldnt be prez, remember, she gave ONE speech to Wall street Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #203

I'm still amazed people are so stupid. betsuni Sep 2019 #209

That would be the best thing Cha Sep 2019 #231

It is a very common opinion of a lot of people. nt NYMinute Sep 2019 #95

He's not my preferred, but his momentary irritation with a crying baby whose mom he issued a emmaverybo Sep 2019 #99

K&R for visibility lunamagica Sep 2019 #107

His baseline irritability is so high already BlueMississippi Sep 2019 #108

I agree. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #116

LOL SunSeeker Sep 2019 #122

Lol. MrsCoffee Sep 2019 #131

K&R Tarheel_Dem Sep 2019 #140

"Candidate grows annoyed with uncontrolled child" JackInGreen Sep 2019 #141

Bernie Sanders irritates crying baby. betsuni Sep 2019 #147

His angry sounding voice likely upset the baby. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #164

lol! Cha Sep 2019 #189

The baby was probably crying because it's an establishment baby. betsuni Sep 2019 #190

And, just maybe that baby Cha Sep 2019 #191

You know, when I watched Bernie on The View today, at first I was sure it was a re-run betsuni Sep 2019 #192

Blessed are the babies Cha Sep 2019 #194

Just keep it up, elleng Sep 2019 #151

I lost any and all support for him when he refused to concede in 2016. To me Bernie comes off as a ReformedGOPer Sep 2019 #159

hopefully the next time our nominee will demand the votes be counted questionseverything Sep 2019 #227

I didn't know that there was a higher court to appeal to than SCOTUS... ehrnst Sep 2019 #237

the election we were referring to was 2016 and those votes being counted not gore but questionseverything Sep 2019 #238

Um... that's what Gore v Bush was about. ehrnst Sep 2019 #241

you've got to be kidding... myohmy2 Sep 2019 #166

SMH. Yesterday on The View, he was pretty nasty with Whoopi too... ecstatic Sep 2019 #167

Oh wow! Could you Cha Sep 2019 #172

Bernie was saying the same things he always says and Whoopi was trying betsuni Sep 2019 #179

Thanks, betsuni! Go Whoopi! Cha Sep 2019 #181

His tone was the same as usual, in my opinion. betsuni Sep 2019 #186

That's a Big Bunch of Baloney Cha Sep 2019 #187

you know whoppie is very right wing about paying taxes right? questionseverything Sep 2019 #204

For someone who claims to know what she thinks, you can't spell her name correctly? betsuni Sep 2019 #210

i dont watch much tv but i am glad she thinks woman should be allowed to control their own bodies questionseverything Sep 2019 #228

And, again.. Cha Sep 2019 #206

You mean where Whoopi asked Bernie if he was in favor of taxing Amazon? And she was serious? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #173

She's probably not a Berner who knows his platform but even if she was, ecstatic Sep 2019 #174

You must have watched a different interview. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #176

Wow.. unbelievable! Cha Sep 2019 #182

It was rude. I'm tired of rude politicians. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #213

He had one job. Cha Sep 2019 #215

When someone becomes POTUS they have multiple jobs and must wear many hats... NurseJackie Sep 2019 #217

Good thing she didn't ask him if he makes money selling books on Amazon.(nt) ehrnst Sep 2019 #218

Yeah, that didn't happen. At all. I just watched the whole video. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #175

Hi Quackers! Here's a clip of a statesman Cha Sep 2019 #178

Another day, another Bernie bashing thread. Tiggeroshii Sep 2019 #188

Nobody is doing that. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #214

All day every day. It's whats cool :) Tiggeroshii Sep 2019 #220

Nobody is bashing Bernie. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #221

Disagreed. Tiggeroshii Sep 2019 #222

From the cambridge dictionary: Tiggeroshii Sep 2019 #223

Aw. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #224

Bernie Eats Baby. A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2019 #193

impatience may be one of his flaws President Sauron Sep 2019 #216

hells yeah d_b Sep 2019 #226

Bernie, just say something like this... Lucid Dreamer Sep 2019 #230

RIP that boy that wanted to hug Trump. Eek. :p NCLefty Sep 2019 #235

Seems interesting in light of Bernie Sanders own child at a political meeting... ehrnst Sep 2019 #239