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In reply to the discussion: Explain to me why bad behavior by some Sanders supporters is an indictment of him again? [View all]TomCADem
(17,837 posts)4. Explain to me why bad behavior by some Trump supporters is an indictment of him again?
Bernie argument that "all campaigns need to crack down," brings to mind Trump's "all sides" defense of his racist supporters. Can Bernie do more? Absolutely. What can Bernie do? Well, here are some examples:
First, President Obama was class personified even in the midst of a campaign. He was respectful of John McCain:
John McCain, in turn, was not afraid to disagree with supporters who were spouting the worst Fox News attacks on President Obama:
In sharp contrast, Bernie's campaign has argued that reports about the behavior of supporters are not true and due to media bias or they have tried to argue that everyone behaves the way their supporters due. Even as his surrogates actively encourage attacks on well known Democrats:
Bernie has made a career of burning down the Democratic party to elevate himself. His unwillingness to accept responsibility in reminiscent of Trump. The next time Bernie Sanders campaign cheer leads the booing of another Democrat, consider the example of President Obama:
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Explain to me why bad behavior by some Sanders supporters is an indictment of him again? [View all]
Bonobo
Feb 2020
OP
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
projectiboga
Feb 2020
#30
Perhaps but if that described the current state of affairs we'd need a Robespierre, not a Lincoln.
ucrdem
Feb 2020
#35
Explain to me why bad behavior by some Trump supporters is an indictment of him again?
TomCADem
Feb 2020
#4
If only there was a word for people so devoted to a cause they lose their ability to reason.
HarlanPepper
Feb 2020
#14
It's a tricky subject. Leaders are responsible when they encourage behavior.
Gravitycollapse
Feb 2020
#9
random moronic behavior everywhere, official candidate spokespersons is different nt
msongs
Feb 2020
#18
Explain to me why bad behavior by some Sanders supporters is an indictment of him again?
Horizens
Feb 2020
#27