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NurseJackie

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131. Generally speaking, I think that the public is better served by candidates who are not tone-deaf...

Mon Feb 25, 2019, 05:22 PM

Feb 2019

Generally speaking, I think that the public is better served by candidates who are not tone-deaf and who have a more modern and realistic view of people's identities (along with an honest understanding and acceptance of the special needs, obstacles, challenges, prejudices and phobias, etc. that people must deal with). I think it's important for the candidate that I support to NOT be dismissive. When I see people doing that, I know that it comes from a place of privilege, and therefore the candidate (no matter how "nice" he or she may seem to be) is not the candidate for me.

All I'm saying is that I have higher standards, and that I'm less forgiving and less willing to look the other way when it comes to how a candidate treats his (or her) party or how a candidate treats his (or her) constituents.

If we just watch closely and listen carefully, these things make themselves more and more evident every day.

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

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Bernie Sanders Politely Asks Supporters Not to Harass His Opponents [View all] babylonsister Feb 2019 OP

Actions will speak louder than words. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #1

Exactly. It was certainly called for. We'll Cha Feb 2019 #4

Let's hope other candidates make the same request of their supporters. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #59

LOL. No. No Democratic candidate has ever needed to make such a request. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #61

lol shanny Feb 2019 #135

Who among them would need to? (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #95

No one else needs to, InA. Hortensis Feb 2019 #133

This would be great advice for all candidates to ask their supporters to be respectful! WordsMatter Feb 2019 #2

Well, it certainly was Needed for BS to do it. Cha Feb 2019 #6

No other campaigns have "supporters" who act this way. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #7

Please give warning before making such statements Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #10

You've got it exactly backwards. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #16

Lol.ok. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #26

Not remotely funny. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #30

Oh bullshit tkmorris Feb 2019 #86

Not on a grand scale like this. BS obvioulsy felt the need to Cha Feb 2019 #88

False equivalency. ehrnst Feb 2019 #99

LULZed JudyM Feb 2019 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author JudyM Feb 2019 #105

good statement bigtree Feb 2019 #3

Bit too late, Bernie...nt SidDithers Feb 2019 #5

Yeah like 3 years too late!! Thekaspervote Feb 2019 #108

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2019 #8

I certainly hope they listen mcar Feb 2019 #9

Now if only Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #11

Why was it okay for sanders delegates to boo Congressman John Lewis at the National Convention? Gothmog Feb 2019 #15

It was an unforgivable moment. Booing John Lewis was shameful. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #18

Maybe because Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #21

So you are ignoring the instructions given by sanders to his surrogates described in the OP? Gothmog Feb 2019 #22

Because I tell you why Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #25

No one expected sanders surrogates to pay any attention to sander's instructions Gothmog Feb 2019 #43

John Lewis on the "Red Carpet". An inspiring American hero. George II Feb 2019 #46

I have been fortunate enough to have heard John Lewis tell the same story 4 times Gothmog Feb 2019 #85

Everyone can make mistakes and everyone should be able to be held accountable Kentonio Feb 2019 #90

What "mistake" that Lewis "should be able to be held accountable" is that? betsuni Feb 2019 #91

Interesting, when someone says that about Senator Sanders.... ehrnst Feb 2019 #98

You never did come up with a video. Did you? Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #27

Denial is not just a river in Africa Gothmog Feb 2019 #33

So you have the video? Would you mind posting it? Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #34

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #73

No video? Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #134

I'm curious, you've been a staunch Sanders supporter for years and now you choose Yang.... George II Feb 2019 #45

He is now supporting Biden Gothmog Feb 2019 #84

smh George II Feb 2019 #114

So booing a colleague who got his head knocked in for civil rights was acceptable? Trenzalore Feb 2019 #23

Never said it was acceptable Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #28

I don't think Bernie has any control over his supporters behavior Trenzalore Feb 2019 #32

I don't think any candidate has control over their supporters Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #35

They tend to have control over the people they send to conventions Trenzalore Feb 2019 #36

I'll just leave this here Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #37

She had said that for 25 years before it became controversial nt. Trenzalore Feb 2019 #44

This is from a sanders delegate Gothmog Feb 2019 #78

What does that have to do with an organized attack on John Lewis? An entirely different... George II Feb 2019 #115

I guess you weren't around in 2008? Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #118

Yes, and the conventions had entirely different tones. The HRC people did not tape their mouths. LisaM Feb 2019 #126

Real candidates and real campaigns vet their delegates Gothmog Feb 2019 #77

So why not Sanders? (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #97

The fact is what he said was true. He never saw him. It's not "dishonest". As you point out.... George II Feb 2019 #49

If that's the twist you're going with Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #63

Lewis: "I was responding to a reporter's question who asked me to assess Senator Sanders' betsuni Feb 2019 #66

That was the clean up statement Lazy Daisy Feb 2019 #71

All he said was that he hadn't met Bernie or seen him. betsuni Feb 2019 #74

There is some history here that is sad but needs to mentioned Gothmog Feb 2019 #80

+1 betsuni Feb 2019 #81

Are you calling John Lewis a liar? ehrnst Feb 2019 #96

Really? That makes it OK for his supporters to boo John Lewis? DanTex Feb 2019 #111

+1 Docreed2003 Feb 2019 #120

I believe in listening to people of color when they describe their experiences. yardwork Feb 2019 #142

Exactly. nt babylonsister Feb 2019 #19

Behaviors that should always be commented on no matter who they support. nt fleabiscuit Feb 2019 #72

That has to be earned. tirebiter Feb 2019 #87

Guess he and some of his acolytes are realizing the damage they've done.. Amimnoch Feb 2019 #12

Way Too Late. Cha Feb 2019 #13

Too little too late. MrsCoffee Feb 2019 #20

I saw how much control sanders had over his surrogates at the national convention Gothmog Feb 2019 #14

I really appreciate you posting this, Goth Cha Feb 2019 #17

Thank you for the post. nt fleabiscuit Feb 2019 #64

I was there in person Gothmog Feb 2019 #82

Thank you, it's great to have someone who was there, here. betsuni Feb 2019 #83

Thank you for reminding us just how bad it was Docreed2003 Feb 2019 #121

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #140

This needs a kick. Cha Mar 2019 #170

He has no control over them to begin with and never has Trenzalore Feb 2019 #24

OMG! Why is this even needed in the first place? What does that tell you? NurseJackie Feb 2019 #29

This is how BS talks about his "opponents".. Cha Feb 2019 #62

When one states they are the only ethical choice among candidates ehrnst Feb 2019 #93

No it Doesn't, ehrnst. It's insulting and condescending. Cha Feb 2019 #123

This is a nice gesture. It's my hope that.... spicysista Feb 2019 #31

BS needs to make sure Nina/jill stein supporter/ Turner gets the memo.. Cha Feb 2019 #38

Actions speak louder than words. crazytown Feb 2019 #39

Precisely, crazytown.. he says this while appointing Cha Feb 2019 #40

And WE are different crazytown Feb 2019 #47

And, remember.. they are our "opponents".. Do as I say Cha Feb 2019 #51

July 12 "We're going to fight as hard as we can" crazytown Feb 2019 #60

+1000 Thekaspervote Feb 2019 #109

Why yes, that's sends a very clear message of courtesy towards one's opponents. ehrnst Feb 2019 #94

Yes, to "one's opponents".. Do as I say.. not Cha Feb 2019 #125

If he meant it, he wouldn't refer to Democrats as "opponents." Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #41

Here's BS using "Opponents" again for brilliant DEMS.. Cha Feb 2019 #48

Further evidence indicating an abject contempt and disrespect for the Democratic party. NurseJackie Feb 2019 #107

Questions for Sen Sanders.. Cha Feb 2019 #130

Generally speaking, I think that the public is better served by candidates who are not tone-deaf... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #131

Yeah, "tone deaf" doesn't cut Cha Feb 2019 #132

Yes, and specifically "our Democratic opponents" fleabiscuit Feb 2019 #67

"Our Democratic opponents" implies the assumption that "we" (his acolytes) Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #70

Exactly. He should have said "other Democratic candidates" or "fellow Democratic candidates". honest.abe Feb 2019 #103

He should not be "polite", he should tell them straight out - RESPECT our opponents. I wonder... George II Feb 2019 #42

Here's BS insulting and condescendingly using "Opponents" for Dems Again.. Cha Feb 2019 #50

Hmph, and they say that Dianne Feinstein was "condescending". George II Feb 2019 #53

It's ok for BS.. but no one else. Cha Feb 2019 #57

He could learn the word "challenger" but he wants to remove himself from the lesser than. fleabiscuit Feb 2019 #75

He could.. he could have Cha Feb 2019 #89

That's a very astute observation. He probably does NOT... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #106

Ugh. Civility is lost. Even here. nt babylonsister Feb 2019 #52

BS opened this up.. We have memories.. Cha Feb 2019 #55

You're trying to normalize something that isn't normal behavior. fleabiscuit Feb 2019 #76

I haven't seen civility here.. disillusioned73 Feb 2019 #116

I'm convinced that BS sees Democrats as his opponents. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #54

I am. Cha Feb 2019 #58

It's not like he hides it or anything. He says it quite plainly, in the open. nt Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #65

That's twice in the last couple of weeks. betsuni Feb 2019 #68

That horse has left the barn, Bern. nt Maven Feb 2019 #56

That horse has left the barn and is on the ship that has sailed. betsuni Feb 2019 #69

I hope people aren't docxed like they were in 2016. RandySF Feb 2019 #79

Maybe John Lewis sat him down and had a talk. (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #92

Too little, too late, Bernie. (nt) Paladin Feb 2019 #100

they werent controlled the first time around.. this time will be no different im afraid.. samnsara Feb 2019 #102

But this will backfire and turn off voters I think. Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #112

Because many of his online "supporters" were bots & Russian trolls tinrobot Feb 2019 #119

i hope this applies to the behavior that was exhibited toward older- usually female-.. samnsara Feb 2019 #104

O K DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2019 #110

It's about 3 years late, but good for him finally taking my advice on something Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #113

Good for Bernie forklift Feb 2019 #117

Yes, he should distance himself from Cha Feb 2019 #124

The video was not doctored. dogman Feb 2019 #128

Selective editing and choosing parts forklift Feb 2019 #129

this is far more of a rebuke of trump prredlin Feb 2019 #122

No, it isn't.. that's not the reality of the Cha Feb 2019 #138

Like That Cult is going to listen.... LovingA2andMI Feb 2019 #127

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #141

Calls to mind a line from "A Few Good Men": Empowerer Feb 2019 #136

LOL lillypaddle Feb 2019 #137

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Feb 2019 #139

But, will they listen? Cha Mar 2019 #143

So, BS hires "Attack Dog" Sirota and Cha Mar 2019 #144

She's pathedic MustLoveBeagles Mar 2019 #145

Yes, so of course she gets Cha Mar 2019 #146

It's sad to see him hiring these awful people MustLoveBeagles Mar 2019 #150

"Devin Nunes Cocaine BJ Cow Did Treason"? melman Mar 2019 #160

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #147

No, it did Not. That's why Cha Mar 2019 #148

And new revelations about Sirota dalton99a Mar 2019 #149

His new social media director called me a "motherfucker" in 2008 during discussion about Obama. RandySF Mar 2019 #151

Wow MustLoveBeagles Mar 2019 #153

I don't remember the exact details, just that I was defending Obama. RandySF Mar 2019 #154

The hammering on Sanders here has never stopped. CentralMass Mar 2019 #152

It never started from me until today Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #162

Oh? the way BS "hammers" on Cha Mar 2019 #169

Bookmarking for future reference. betsuni Mar 2019 #155

I appreciate his sentiment. David__77 Mar 2019 #156

He scrapped that by hiring Sirota and Cha Mar 2019 #157

Yeah that fine sentiment had a half-life of about 10 minutes. ucrdem Mar 2019 #158

As we knew it would.. it Cha Mar 2019 #159

At the first sign of trouble he reverts to form ucrdem Mar 2019 #163

Yep.. sneaky 20,288 tweets Deleter.. Cha Mar 2019 #165

Wrong melman Mar 2019 #161

BS hired two "Attack Dogs", melman.. Cha Mar 2019 #164

Is his sentiment reflected in the two hires he made yesterday and his choice of co-chairman? George II Mar 2019 #166

Kick for a reminder for BS on what he said then. Cha Mar 2019 #167

It's hard to take this seriously when he hires David Sirota and Briahna Joy Gray n/t SFnomad Mar 2019 #168

Zero credibility after that. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #171

KICK! Cha Apr 2019 #172