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178. Hi Quackers! Here's a clip of a statesman

Fri Sep 6, 2019, 01:38 AM

Sep 2019

reacting to a crying baby at one of his campaign speeches..

When a baby cries during a speech, this is the response that I expect from a statesman...

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