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In reply to the discussion: "I know Bernie can't win, but..." [View all]BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)35. Even his announcement was so informal
But he ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION. No weird political speak. No lying when his lips moved. Now I'm comparing him to that careful, practice reserve you see from both political parties. That feeling that they're not telling the whole truth if they are telling the truth at all. That the purpose is to avoid a mine trap, not answer the question. That's why you get so much code speak. Bernie just comes out and says it. Even if he said something I didn't like, I would respect him because at the very least I knew he wasn't lying to me. It's made cynical old me giddy with enthusiasm again.
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You remind me of the guy who lost big bucks betting on a re-run of a football game.
Jackpine Radical
May 2015
#238
She was rejected in favor of the first serious black Presidential candidate.
staggerleem
May 2015
#204
So we are calling Sen Sanders a "cranky old white guy"? Really? Already? nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#244
I don't think Hillary can win either. I think Bernie will get the all important Independent vote
sabrina 1
May 2015
#74
I would like to believe that, but most Independents are Republicans too ashamed to admit it.
Hoyt
May 2015
#88
Where did you get that 'most Independents are Republicans? Since 2008 eg, Democrats have lost
sabrina 1
May 2015
#91
We are unlikely to get the opportunity to find out, but I doubt Independents are going to
Hoyt
May 2015
#122
Gallop disagrees with you. Independent registration is now at the highest it has ever been
sabrina 1
May 2015
#207
I think he'll make debates more interesting. Truthfully, I would love to see us like Scandanavian
Hoyt
May 2015
#128
I didn't say that. I said he will get the Independent vote, as Obama did in 2008.
sabrina 1
May 2015
#211
Actually she can and will if nominated as long as we get 5% more votes than the thieves
NoJusticeNoPeace
May 2015
#201
Many on DU are always looking back and wonder why things never get any better.
A Simple Game
May 2015
#297
What a bizarre response. And perplexing. You mean to say that you are so entrenched...
Luminous Animal
Apr 2015
#43
Good for you, it's not everyone that could reach that level of commitment
A Simple Game
May 2015
#202
In the last election every Republican had a turn at being the favorite....
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2015
#209
But you the media is what has you feeling "certain" about certain candidates and issues...
cascadiance
May 2015
#167
Really? You advocate not voting for the best candidate in the primaries?
A Simple Game
May 2015
#210
The majority of Democrats thought so and at that time that included me. What proof do you have that
A Simple Game
May 2015
#217
The problem is if they can't even get a majority of Democrats to vote for them
A Simple Game
May 2015
#232
I think you'll find that people are desperate for an honest politician. Just sayin'. nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#246
If 2016 is the year America is hitting a tipping point just as Franklin Roosevelt hit a tipping
geretogo
May 2015
#230
What has she got to offer the 99% that Sen Sanders can't offer? Now ask me what
rhett o rick
May 2015
#241
Cruz can't win...Carson can't win...Fiorina can't win...Huckabee can't win...Santorum can't win...
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#145
Oh, god! Are we in for the "I don't feel no ways tired" faux southern accent again?
Divernan
May 2015
#269
It's all a BIG mystery! Just WTF is Bernie Sanders doing? Is he to be trusted?!?!
stillwaiting
May 2015
#144
We are constantly lectured to believe that liberal candidates can't win votes.
woo me with science
Apr 2015
#14
+1, yep-- if liberal policy is such a loser, why pretend to be liberals during the campaigns? /nt
Marr
May 2015
#165
Heritage Care (individual mandate) was created in response to Nixon's employer mandate plan.
merrily
May 2015
#197
Probably depends on which one - there was a response to "Billarycare" that came out after it.
jeff47
May 2015
#199
Are you saying that the party honchos will do what they can to keep him off ballots to help Hillary?
DJ13
May 2015
#80
I know, he's not a "serious" candidate because he doesn't have a war chest
BrotherIvan
May 2015
#178
I support Bernie but "Hillary is probably going to win" is not a negative comment about Bernie.
phleshdef
May 2015
#102
Saying Hillary is going to win is also saying Bernie is going to lose and that is negative.
merrily
May 2015
#104
Its not about reinforcement though. I'm just stating what I objectively think is likely.
phleshdef
May 2015
#109
You ignored everything I said, except to deny it's negative, which it clearly is, in
merrily
May 2015
#111
he can't. most of the small percentage of eligible voters who actually vote are too vapid and
dionysus
May 2015
#70
^^^^^A textbook example of the manipulation I describe in my post.^^^^^
woo me with science
May 2015
#132
Did Bernie Sanders just give a speech on what he doesn't want this election to be about?
TekGryphon
May 2015
#154
It means I don't think you have the slightest respect for Bernie or the issues he supports.
TekGryphon
May 2015
#162
What principles of that Think Tank do the DUers who devote yourself to denouncing support?
BainsBane
May 2015
#280
My heart goes out to the poor picked on and marginalized Sanders supporters.
NCTraveler
May 2015
#139
I find it interesting that nobody complaining bothers to explain how he CAN win...
brooklynite
May 2015
#140
I'm not saying that Bernie shouldn't try to run a good campaign -- I'm saying that he may
Nay
May 2015
#223
Name calling and divisiveness is what you support. Bernie wants no part of you. (nt)
great white snark
May 2015
#141
By reasonable, I meant 'legitimate,' and, in this case legitimacy is actually going to matter more
RiverNoord
May 2015
#300
...he could run a third party splitter campaign and sink the Dems" Is what the GOP is thinking.
McCamy Taylor
May 2015
#226
I'm with you, "conversations" are not enough, I'm sick to death of politics at this point,
mother earth
May 2015
#227
One might think that those that are siding with Goldman-Sachs and Wall Street would
rhett o rick
May 2015
#249
Bernie can and will win. The way the electoral map shakes out there are so many solidly blue states
totodeinhere
May 2015
#251
After Senator Sanders wins the nomination and the General Election, we will have a partay!
Agony
May 2015
#255
Team Hillary seems genuinely confused with all this talk about injustice and disparity...
whereisjustice
May 2015
#260
So... when will Hillary be demanding that TPP be defeated? TPP will harm women AND men
whereisjustice
May 2015
#294
Greece Early 2014: Syriza has NO chance....Greece 2015: Prime Minister Tsipras (Syriza) - nt
democrat2thecore
May 2015
#277