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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders remains one of Americas most popular politicians [View all]beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)Your confusion about his statement doesn't mean it's needless criticism. Elizabeth Warren and other Dems have been saying the same things about money and special interests corrupting our party for years but no one is whining about her opinion. I find that odd. It's almost like it's some sort of conditioned response.
"ZOMG WTF BBQ!!! BERNIE SAID SOMETHING MEAN ABOUT THE PARTY!"
Normal people: "But he's right."
"SQUAWK!!! IT DOESN'T MATTER, WE WANT TO BE OUTRAGED! THAT'S WHAT'S IMPORTANT HERE!!! SHUT UP AND GET OFF OUR LAWN BERNIE!"
The fact is many disaffected voters agree with Bernie and that's why millions supported him. Thankfully the party leaders recognize the importance of those voters and can get past any minor butthurt caused by his occasional criticism.