An Open Letter to Senator Bernie Sanders

[riversedge]

Sanders let himself down last night.



Dear Senator Sanders: Today, I am Sick to My Stomach


An Open Letter to Senator Bernie Sanders
http://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/4/7/1511877/-Dear-Senator-Sanders-Today-I-am-Sick-to-My-Stomach


Apr 07, 2016 9:07am CST by MBJ

An Open Letter to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

Dear Senator Sanders,

Waking up this morning to the news that you have labelled Hillary Clinton “Unqualified” to be President of the United States has literally left me sick to my stomach.

You know, not the “Oh, I had bad guacamole last night” feeling, or the “I shouldn’t have eaten the entire pint of Ben and Jerry’s,” but the, “We’re going to lose to Ted Cruz and everything we’ve worked so hard for over the last thirty years is going to go to hell,” feeling.

Senator, I am a supporter of Secretary Clinton. I have made no secret of that, and have been for decades. In 2008, I was a vocal supporter of hers in the primary, and gladly unified behind Barack Obama when he won the nomination. Part of a primary process is debating positions, debating issues and ultimately coming together behind the nominee.

I appreciate you, Senator. ..............I have applauded as you have moved the needle and the conversation to the left, staking out critical territory on income inequality and helping to bring these issues to the forefront of the conversation. ........

But yesterday, you infuriated me. And yet, I will still support you if you are the nominee of the Democratic Party, because the differences between Left and Right are still so deep and clear, and at the end of the day, we need to keep a leftist, a liberal, a progressive, whatever word you choose to use, in the White House.

Today, though, I am nauseous. I am furious. I am scared of the possibility of President Ted Cruz because of your assertions that Hillary Clinton is “unqualified” to be president.

You, sir, have just given any of your supporters the out they need not to support Secretary Clinton should she prevail in the nomination race.

You, sir, have just further inflamed the most radical of your supporters, and have done so with the biggest lie you have ever told..........................

[hrmjustin]

1. Well freaking said!

[SoLeftIAmRight]

2. Dear Mr. Sanders, I am happy that you were not in this photo.

[Dem2]

4. I am tired of seeing you spam that photo

Not a very mature move.

[SoLeftIAmRight]

5. ok - just tell me to "cut it out"

should work

[Dem2]

8. OK, keep it up

[SoLeftIAmRight]

9. use ignore - i never say anything useful

About ten years ago a book was published that detailed the 40 right wing think tanks funded by a billion dollars each year. The goal of these organizations is to limit the range of topics that get broadcast to the world and frame how these topics are to be understood.

Many of the talking heads have been trained in these places and they have been very effective in directing the way Americans think about issues. Climate change is a very good example. Many here can see through the confusion spread about this issue but still are not able to do the same with so many other issues.

No we can't is true for those living in the right wing world. There are many wise people that quietly offer rational solutions to many of the problems that we face. It is time to listen to these voices. It is time to elevate a different and rational approach to our problems.

Sanders offers us a chance to take a fresh look at the world around us. Sanders offers us a chance to explore new possibilities in the way we deal with our challenges.

Sanders offers us a chance to Change the Narrative.

Take the chance - accept the challenge - join the movement that can Change the Narrative.

[Karma13612]

32. I knew about think tanks

But never about the scope.

Frightening, positively frightening.

So sad that I graduated from high school and the PTB began to build roadblocks and enormous financial barriers that have ensured that this country has lost ground instead of thriving.

I always thought it was me making bad choices so I am still struggling looking at retirement in 4 years. A lot of my current station in life is not from my bad choices, but my own country manipulating the economy to our detriment.

Sickening.

[SoLeftIAmRight]

47. Many Many Thanks

listen to richard wolf - he talks a lot about what you have posted

he says - the system is set up to make you feel like it is your fault

[TheFarS1de]

6. It sure beats seeing endless posts of these ....

Which apparently is a standard response from some of the more prolific posters .

[Segami]

15. lol!

...dare I post a giggler myself

[dubyadiprecession]

33. Neville Chamberlain had a photo taken with hitler, does that make him a nazi?

[SwampG8r]

46. Did he have a big smile on his face and a beer in his hand?

Like he was enjoying a day with old like minded buddies?
If not then no.

[riversedge]

35. I feel sorry for you--Just like Sanders subway tokens-you live in the past. Moving forward

much better for America.

[revbones]

3. Meh. Lame "open letters" from randos. nt

[TheBlackAdder]

36. It's comical that an unsigned 'letter' is worshipped like this. Social media jumps the shark!

[redstateblues]

7. Quote unquote. So wrong Bernie.

[leveymg]

10. I think the term he was looking for is "disqualified."

On that, he's very right about Hillary.

[beedle]

11. Oh come on

"I am scared of the possibility of President Ted Cruz because of your assertions that Hillary Clinton is “unqualified” to be president. "

Did this fucking scare you in 2008 you little baby?



Both side should suck it up ... this is about getting qualified ... you aren't qualified until

1 - you're 42 years old (or some age around there)
2 - An American citizen
3 - Elected as your party nominee
4 - Elected by the people (or what passes for the people) in the GE

See that #3, #4? Neither one of the candidates are 'qualified' to be the President. That's what the elections are all about, and no one should be afraid to call another opponent unqualified, because at this point none of them are ... and no one should be offended by being called unqualified, because you aren't.

Hillary is unqualified ... Bernie is unqualified: Personally I believe Hillary is least qualified for ethical reasons, but the people will decide if that is true or not during #3.

[edbermac]

38. Jury results

On Fri Apr 8, 2016, 12:07 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Oh come on
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1677908

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Nasty condescension. Hide it.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Fri Apr 8, 2016, 12:13 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Voting to hide this. Nasty and mean. Shame on you.
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: GDP is shitstorm, yes a very pointed response, but tough up and argue back.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Boo hoo hoo. Another butthurt alert.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Get a grip
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

[Dem2]

39. You have no idea what the word qualified means

[beedle]

41. If you can win the primaries you're not qualified

I really don't care what definition you think you're going to find in the dictionary, but if you don't meet the 'qualifications', you aren't 'qualified' ... unless you think you don't need to win the primaries and can just be declared the 'anointed monarch' by some 'higher power' ... which I suppose, you being a Hillary supporter is not beyond the realm of possibility.

But thanks for the 'alert' regarding my "improper" use of a word.

[Dem2]

43. Definition? I'm just saying the actual meaning that is in common use

You are the one who is redefining it to mean something else that has to do with qualification through passing a voting test. That's not how it works in this case.

PS: oh, you think I alerted on this? I have no idea who did that

[beedle]

44. he he!

I guess some 'anonymous' person over on KOS took my definition of 'qualified' over here on DU personally.

I wonder who that might be? Oh well, we'll never know I guess ... at least not unless someone comes along and 'protests too much'

[imagine2015]

12. So why did the campaign writer of this so-called "open letter" conceal her/his name?

This is the first time I have ever read a unsigned "open letter". And I have read hundreds in my lifetime.

If Bernie wishes to respond to her "open letter" should it be addressed to anonymous c/o Hillary for America campaign committee or to one of Hillary's Super Duper Pac's?

This "open letter" is clearly just part of Hillary's big attack and smear propaganda campaign against Bernie.

I hope the secret writer of the letter feels better soon since he/she is nauseous, furious, infuriated and scared.

Maybe she/he needs to seek professional medical help.

[baldguy]

34. Why do you conceal your name?

Welcome to the internet, where a well thought-out & well received political argument, eloquently expressed, can be anonymously trashed & attacked with unreasonable innuendo and unfounded accusations.

[TM99]

13. Oh boo fucking hoo.

Your candidate came out swinging and someone finally fought back. Sucks doesn't it. Makes you look like a dumbass and a bully doesn't Madam Secretary.

Who cares what this 'supporter' thinks.

And newsflash, dude or dudette, we don't need an out to not support Clinton.

[Skink]

14. I wonder what Bernie does with hate mail?

[oasis]

16. Bernie lost a ton of credibility with his ridiculous statement.

[Armstead]

19. No he lost credibility with people for whom he had no credibility in the first place

I'll admit I was disappointed he went there. But....meh. He was tired and pissed off after being relentlessly attacked by Clinton and surrogates.

[Armstead]

17. What bunkum.......Like his supporters are going to make up their minds based on that

[snowy owl]

18. Hahahaha! Excuse me . . .Hahahahaha! I have nothing to say. Hahaha. Ahhh.

[killbotfactory]

20. Seconded. Nt

[azmom]

21. The real tragedy is that this person

can't eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's without getting sick. What a freak.

[nitpicker]

22. Some people are lactose-intolerant

I don't dare eat even a scoop of ice cream.

[hereforthevoting]

30. They make pills for that.

=D JS

[larkrake]

23. you really need to get a grip on reality

Historically, Hill savages her opponents. Bernie did not lie.

She didnt need to go nasty- she was on her way to victory, now she is visable and a real turn off.

Ted Cruz is not going to be nominated. If he is, we will all choke down the bile and vote Hill

[jfern]

24. How dare he fight back after Hillary implies he was unqualified? How dare he!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

25. I didn't need an "out". Hillary supplied me with plenty of "outs".

She may be "qualified", but she's unfit.

[Kalidurga]

26. Hillary and her supporters are looking more and more like they can't handle just criticism

I haven't seen this much whining since I had to tell my kids to do the dishes and clean their rooms.

[Joob]

27. Are you serious?

"I was a vocal supporter of hers in the primary, and gladly unified behind Barack Obama when he won the nomination. Part of a primary process is debating positions, debating issues and ultimately coming together behind the nominee."

You do realize there's videos on the internet, wait. I guess you don't Since you've worked with the Clinton Campaign.

Here's an experience attack

I swear, I can find so much more. Hillary always plays the victim after her attacks fail.
No one else is saying anything, this isn't a play on her words. This is her. And don't forget that.

[Jitter65]

28. It is beginning to look like Sanders real purpose in running as a Democrat is to utterly

destroy the party. He never seems to care about getting other Dems elected to office or to push for anything but his own agenda..which didn't include blacks or Hispanics until late in his campaign when he and his campaign saw a huge voting block that could be used. His recent display of anger and school-yard threats against Hillary seems more like Trump. I guess he sees Trumps tactics as a winning strategy. One thing is for certain, no matter what he says or does, his followers will not change their minds about him...at least the millennials won't and they are they are the crux of his base. And because of they are more like cult followers paying attention to nothing more than getting their leader elected, shit like this will be happening all over the country in primaries and the GE:

http://www.wpr.org/bradley-wins-full-term-wisconsin-supreme-court

[chascarrillo]

29. What happened to Congress in 1994?

If you're looking for people to blame for conservatives winning elections all over the place, it seems to me that you'd look at Third Way Democrats who pull the country in a conservative direction and who make speeches defending their use of coded racist language demonizing "superpredators".

Or maybe a reason might be that in Wisconsin, Republicans had 100,000 more voters on election day than the Democrats. You think that might have something to do with why a conservative judge won?

[dubyadiprecession]

31. BS is very convincing to his supporters...

BS isn't fooling the rest of us.

[TheBlackAdder]

37. Neurosis of campaigning had turned many OPs into tweenish neener-neener threads. nt

[bigtree]

40. k&r

[mcar]

42. K&R

[SMC22307]

45. What a drama queen that Kossack is.

I'm almost embarrassed for him or her.