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betsuni

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72. One must keep in mind Bernie's definition of the words unity and divisiveness.

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 09:50 PM

Apr 2019

Unity: Obey my demands because I am the only one who can save our country, the Democratic Party will not.

"The political, financial and media elite of this country will stop at nothing to defeat us. ... They not only want to discourage or defeat a Sanders candidacy, they want to make sure that the progressive agenda is not advanced by anyone. They want us to go back to their failed corporatist approach ... . Last time we ran, we made the financial elite pay a price for their attacks on our progressive agenda. It is just as important we do it again today."

Divisiveness: Objecting to my demands, objecting to "constructive criticism" of the Democratic Party, and criticizing me in any way (which is always a smear no matter how true). Oh, and questions, don't ask me questions.

"My own feeling is that the Democratic Party is ideologically bankrupt. ... They have no ideology. Their ideology is opportunism."
"The business model, if you like, of the Democratic Party for the last 15 years or so has been a failure."

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

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Bernie Sanders Accuses Liberal Think Tank of Smearing Progressive Candidates [View all] brooklynite Apr 2019 OP

Lol ! I bet Hillary will give a wry chuckle reading this.... OnDoutside Apr 2019 #1

+1 n/t Henhouse Apr 2019 #10

It's not the Center for American Progress that's being divisive. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #2

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Apr 2019 #3

Journalist Victoria Brownworth wondered if this is Sirota talking, not Senator Sanders KitSileya Apr 2019 #5

But Sanders only hires "the best people", right? MH1 Apr 2019 #24

That may be true, but NastyRiffraff May 2019 #108

+1 n/t Henhouse Apr 2019 #11

Tom Watson and the Hoarse Whisperer melman Apr 2019 #18

and yet sanders is fundraising off this Gothmog Apr 2019 #39

It is weird to see Bernie's campaign calling CAP corrupt corporate shills in an effort to raise $$$ Cha Apr 2019 #87

You do know that sanders has been employing a guy named Sirota for a long time??? Gothmog Apr 2019 #40

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #64

Time and again radical noodle Apr 2019 #82

The truth does make the best worst trolling. nt fleabiscuit Apr 2019 #67

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Apr 2019 #94

We certainly tell ourselves what we need to in order to validate our conclusions. LanternWaste May 2019 #104

Thanks! Cha May 2019 #99

The party needs to be unified if we want to beat trump Gothmog May 2019 #100

Good to see.. Gracias, Goth! Cha May 2019 #106

I would like to hear David Sirota's, Nina Turner's, and Briahna Joy Gray's take on this issue of still_one Apr 2019 #4

David Sirota showed a disturbing obsession with Ms. Tanden. KitSileya Apr 2019 #7

+1 n/t Henhouse Apr 2019 #12

Yes, the issue of bad-faith smears. dalton99a Apr 2019 #22

David Sirota, Nina Turner, and Briahna Joy Gray SidDithers Apr 2019 #30

+1 fleabiscuit Apr 2019 #69

I'm very sorry to see this going on. But I think Senator Sanders is right to call CAP and Think KPN Apr 2019 #6

It comes across as whining and weakness BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #14

The best way to look tough TheFarseer Apr 2019 #23

Or write a terse response BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #28

No it doesn't. Not to me at all. That's your take KPN Apr 2019 #33

It is whining at best and bullying at worst. BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #44

Im not going to continue with a discussion KPN Apr 2019 #47

+1 on it sounding like whining Politicub Apr 2019 #54

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #66

The establishment has decades of relationships, infrastructure, LuvLoogie Apr 2019 #27

Decades of relationships? So the fact Dems KPN Apr 2019 #34

You know deep down in your heart BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #46

Oh, you again. KPN Apr 2019 #48

Glad to be of service. BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #49

Are you attacking another member, saidsimplesimon May 2019 #102

You won't get an answer. This one is flagged but he will out his new screen name soon. Autumn May 2019 #107

This is not a good look, Senator Sanders peggysue2 Apr 2019 #8

Bernie and his supporters are letting it be known that ANY vetting of him will be Blue_true Apr 2019 #68

Bernie should just drop out nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #79

It is clear that he won't do that. Blue_true Apr 2019 #80

and making Old Towme Media rich BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #81

Sanders isn't a team player and this is a . . . peggysue2 Apr 2019 #92

It is weird to see Bernie's campaign calling CAP corrupt corporate shills in an effort to raise $$$ Cha Apr 2019 #88

Transparency only appears to apply to others, Cha peggysue2 Apr 2019 #93

Right.. not sure why Cha Apr 2019 #96

i have zero use for neera tanden but sanders is wrong here to call out cap as a whole. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #9

Bernie: "I'm Pot" BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #13

Sanders does not have the temperament to be president. n/t ChiTownDenny Apr 2019 #15

Nah, he's got one of the best temperaments of anybody that's ever run for the office of president dalton99a Apr 2019 #25

He is very sensitive to criticism, even valid criticism. Blue_true Apr 2019 #71

Yes he is NastyRiffraff May 2019 #109

Sheesh. Oh man... Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #16

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #17

He really is thin skinned and can't take criticism at all. comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #19

Bernie doesn't like being vetted one little bit. MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #20

BS is just hurting himself here.. deepening the divide.. Cha Apr 2019 #45

Wait til GOPers start hammering on Sanders. Is he going to write a letter every time? n/t Hoyt Apr 2019 #21

Probably a sternly worded one .. eh? n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #32

Ouch. Cleaning coffee from monitor. Hoyt Apr 2019 #52

Won't happen. As much as I admire Sanders, KPN Apr 2019 #50

"threatens to reopen wounds from the 2016 primary" MH1 Apr 2019 #26

Brawawaaa.. Cha Apr 2019 #42

Has Bernie figured out he's not running against Hillary any more? comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #56

They can't quit. Cha Apr 2019 #60

Think Progress like Politico likes to stir up conflict for the left of center clicks. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #29

Here is Think Progress parent. dogman Apr 2019 #61

Is that the same as a book being sold online by a company owned by a billionaire that pays no taxes? fleabiscuit Apr 2019 #73

Suck it up, Bernie... SidDithers Apr 2019 #31

sanders is mad at a think tank Gothmog Apr 2019 #35

Wait, is he...is he worried about...Democratic unity? The hell you say! WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #36

Unreal! Cha Apr 2019 #43

This is so rich coming from the founder of OR. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #37

From my twitter feed Gothmog Apr 2019 #38

.. Cha Apr 2019 #41

That would complete the 4th horseman. fleabiscuit Apr 2019 #74

.. Cha Apr 2019 #86

He didn't get vetted at all last time. Different times now Bernie, suck it up and get ready for it. redstatebluegirl Apr 2019 #51

Stay classy, Bernie. Politicub Apr 2019 #53

Down with the Centrists! REVOLUTION! Bernie or Bust! Baclava Apr 2019 #55

How is this different than Obama saying stop the circular firing squad? dogman Apr 2019 #57

Bernie seems intent on running the same campaign he did in 16, its his path and he wont change Baclava Apr 2019 #58

A "liberal" think tank is attacking him, who are they working for? dogman Apr 2019 #59

Who knows, but I bet Bernie got spies on the ground sniffing them out lol Baclava Apr 2019 #62

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #63

Don't they know that criticism of Bernie is not allowed. Blue_true Apr 2019 #65

Aw. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #70

One must keep in mind Bernie's definition of the words unity and divisiveness. betsuni Apr 2019 #72

+++++++++ NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #75

Exactly right! comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #95

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #76

RARE rebuke? LisaM Apr 2019 #77

So, in other words, Senator Sanders attacked a liberal think tank... KitSileya Apr 2019 #78

Always the victim redstateblues Apr 2019 #83

"This counterproductive negative campaigning needs to stop" ucrdem Apr 2019 #84

"I will be informing my grassroots supporters ... " betsuni Apr 2019 #85

.. Cha Apr 2019 #89

not again..... samnsara Apr 2019 #90

And just like that, Bernie is done... Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #91

One can surmise it's about 'working the refs,' trying to intimidate others from criticizing his Cha Apr 2019 #97

Washington Post-Opinion: Sanders's testiness will revive long-standing concerns Gothmog Apr 2019 #98

Same Old, Same Old Me. May 2019 #101

Smells like desperation awesomerwb1 May 2019 #103

Best thing to do when dealt a bad hands of cards is to complain about it. LanternWaste May 2019 #105