Democratic Primaries

riverwalker

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83. I just wonder

Thu Feb 20, 2020, 10:46 PM

Feb 2020

why he hasn’t accomplished anything in his nearly 40 years in the Senate. Look at how others have distinguished themselves, like Ted Kennedy, McCain, Harry Reid, etc. Sanders? Nuthin’.

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

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Bernie Haters, what exactly do you not like about his policies? [View all] peoli Feb 2020 OP

Nice post bro. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #1

Nothing Moderateguy Feb 2020 #2

Not me, but I think it's the implementation juliuswest Feb 2020 #3

Understood, ty for responding peoli Feb 2020 #38

The reason it can't get done is that we continue to elect corrupt people that are owned by those onecaliberal Feb 2020 #64

Followed by "disillusionment", "despair", and "defeat" PAMod Feb 2020 #67

Like that unrealistic "wall" we are building... DaDeacon Feb 2020 #101

A) We're not "haters". Stop it. CalFione Feb 2020 #4

It's OPs like this that Divide.. Cha Feb 2020 #8

+10000 emmaverybo Feb 2020 #14

This is devisive but the daily posts about why is Bernie even in the race are not? peoli Feb 2020 #32

BS said it himself in 2011.. Cha Feb 2020 #57

About running against Obama...in 2012. k2qb3 Feb 2020 #97

Take your own advice. Cha Feb 2020 #98

I'll defend any candidate against such. k2qb3 Feb 2020 #99

Well Cha, the article did specifically say that lapucelle Feb 2020 #105

That's telling that he decided to go ahead and run just a few years later... ehrnst Feb 2020 #117

SERIOUSLY!! Not to worry though, you'll see, once Bernie wraps up the Democratic nomination... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #65

yep mike_c Feb 2020 #75

Oh ya...weve waited WAY too long! Here's to finally gettin the progressive Champion we deserve... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #88

Clap if you believe!! ehrnst Feb 2020 #118

+1 EXACTLY Vivienne235729 Feb 2020 #33

Make up your mind. Is it hatred or policy differences? Mister Ed Feb 2020 #5

They can't be passed and they're essentially unfunded. George II Feb 2020 #6

they will never pass trueblue2007 Feb 2020 #71

I'm not a Bernie hater hangaleft Feb 2020 #7

Bernie "haters", eh? TheCowsCameHome Feb 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Zolorp Feb 2020 #10

I don't know any Democrats who hate Bernie Sanders. Sloumeau Feb 2020 #11

There are plenty here who loathe him. Sadly. nt Lucky Luciano Feb 2020 #16

Yes but, in the end, it won't change the fact that Bernie WILL be our next President. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #89

#bendtheknee Codeine Feb 2020 #119

You said it for me. And I bet for many of us using logic against illogic. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #17

I see a lot of vitriol towards Sanders on DU. More than towards anyone else peoli Feb 2020 #45

Apparently, he was singularly responsible for Hillary losing. Lucky Luciano Feb 2020 #90

Presidents are more than policies. I don't think he can sell his policies -- but WARREN can. pnwmom Feb 2020 #12

Spot on! hangaleft Feb 2020 #21

Thank you. That is a very honest answer that makes sense peoli Feb 2020 #34

Well said! Vivienne235729 Feb 2020 #35

True. Capitalism has to be tightly regulated, like a nuclear reactor. Beartracks Feb 2020 #84

They are not practicable bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #13

I don't hate Bernie, I was a delegate for him at Colorado State Convention randr Feb 2020 #15

When you start an OP by calling all DUers... sheshe2 Feb 2020 #18

I didn't do that at all. Not even close. You have implied by your own self peoli Feb 2020 #36

No you are not. sheshe2 Feb 2020 #44

I am referring to Bernie Haters. If you are not one then it obviously doesn't apply to you peoli Feb 2020 #46

Then why is that term used here dozens of times a day? sheshe2 Feb 2020 #68

You know how Warren beat Bloomberg last night with his past? I believe dem4decades Feb 2020 #19

BS own words in 2011 Cha Feb 2020 #20

Wow! hangaleft Feb 2020 #22

Thank you! Cha Feb 2020 #26

Is there a source for that quote besides a random tweet? CalFione Feb 2020 #25

Yes. It comes from this 2011 piece from The Guardian. pnwmom Feb 2020 #40

Thanks! CalFione Feb 2020 #51

Source! I wondered too.. thanks for making me look it UP! Cha Feb 2020 #42

Cha, here is the original source for that quote: an article from the Guardian. pnwmom Feb 2020 #41

Thanks, pnwmom.. I just looked it up and Cha Feb 2020 #48

I just googled. It was on the first page of results somewhere. pnwmom Feb 2020 #59

Good on you.. I missed that.. Cha Feb 2020 #66

Damn, you should make this an op. Tipperary Feb 2020 #54

lol That's what I told Goth when Cha Feb 2020 #69

Thanks for the link, Cha. FM123 Feb 2020 #79

You're Welcome, FM Cha Feb 2020 #92

Not wanting to vote for him doesn't make me a "hater" Kerrycrat Feb 2020 #23

Ty. peoli Feb 2020 #37

The execution of Chris Matthews in Central Park nobuddy Feb 2020 #24

They apparently don't want to be healthy, nor do they want to attend affordable college Tarc Feb 2020 #27

Crazy is right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #29

I did vote (NH) for Bernie Tarc Feb 2020 #49

Bernie will NOT let you don't... welcome to a not-so exclusive club!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #56

Condescending attitudes like that are a big reason for me... nt sweetloukillbot Feb 2020 #31

Good post. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #47

What's NOT to like?! Why Bernie has the nomination pretty much wrapped up!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #28

I like his ideas, they just won't be implemented any time soon CanonRay Feb 2020 #30

I reject the premise of your question. nt William769 Feb 2020 #39

Okay, but it's not all policies... radical noodle Feb 2020 #43

Thank you peoli Feb 2020 #50

You're quite welcome radical noodle Feb 2020 #53

It's not his policies, it's him. He's unqualified ecstatic Feb 2020 #52

-1 InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #58

I'll see your -1 and raise you +100. nt. dware Feb 2020 #94

Not a hater. I like his policies. I also like a room full of puppies, but I know I can't keep them Capt. America Feb 2020 #55

Australian view Aussieview Feb 2020 #60

Interesting perspective! Glad you joined us, welcome, Aussieview! JudyM Feb 2020 #78

Thanks Aussieview Feb 2020 #82

Ours is a nightmare of red tape and medical decisions made by private insurance co. bureaucrats. JudyM Feb 2020 #85

Those in rural areas, especially the first nations people do not have access to the quality ehrnst Feb 2020 #113

But have you noticed that he can't answer a question? ecstatic Feb 2020 #95

2 cents... fleabiscuit Feb 2020 #96

Total fraud. democratisphere Feb 2020 #61

He has never been honest about the costs and how he pays for them. stopbush Feb 2020 #62

I think some of the policies need a long term plan to achieve. 33taw Feb 2020 #63

I am far far from a 'hater', indeed he's my number two The Mouth Feb 2020 #70

I don't hate him but I think he's a failed leader cally Feb 2020 #72

my post from another thread... handmade34 Feb 2020 #73

Why forgive student debt for a rich surgeon? Cicada Feb 2020 #74

Let's pretend the person is a corporation making millions Evergreen Emerald Feb 2020 #81

I favor eliminating student debt for those who are not affluent Cicada Feb 2020 #109

Bernie Haters? That is how you want to start a conversation? krissey Feb 2020 #76

He's a good advocate but that is all he should be. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #77

. Squinch Feb 2020 #80

I just wonder riverwalker Feb 2020 #83

I'm not a Bernie fan, too unrealistic a collection of polocies NoMoreRepugs Feb 2020 #86

I don't hate him or most of his policies. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2020 #87

Short, divisive, puts the reader in defensive. ahoysrcsm Feb 2020 #91

I love his policies and even like him personally. kcr Feb 2020 #93

At least you're not soliciting for thoughts and prayers. fleabiscuit Feb 2020 #100

0% passing Bernies policies without 60 Dem Senators aeromanKC Feb 2020 #102

His policies Meowmee Feb 2020 #103

Seven minute abs. betsuni Feb 2020 #104

Bernie Sanders came up with them. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2020 #106

FDR proposed publicly funded health care in 1933. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #107

I'm saying he's not unique. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2020 #108

Its not that anyone hates Bernie, but many hate his derogatory comments about Democrats. honest.abe Feb 2020 #110

I can't answer, because I am not part of the group you are asking. MineralMan Feb 2020 #111

I don't like his attitude, an angry man pointing his finger at me. katmondoo Feb 2020 #112

The grenade lob disguised as a "question" is the opposite of subtle. ehrnst Feb 2020 #114

A. Not a hater mcar Feb 2020 #115

I'm not a "hater." BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #116

His policies are fine. I agree with 99% of his platform. Codeine Feb 2020 #120

CNN-Sanders' agenda: Its cost -- possibly $60 trillion -- would set a peacetime US record Gothmog Feb 2020 #121