"No Thanks, Bernie: Virginia Abortion Rights Advocates Know Better" (Title)

[NurseJackie]

20. It's bullshit. It's a deflection technique... used to change the subject. Fact is this...

... Bernie is a high-visibility politician who puts himself in that position. He's not being singled-out or unfairly targeted for criticism. While there may be other politicians who share his views, the fact that his "stature" and "popularity" and "position" is greater than theirs is the main reason why he draws scorn from his critics (and by the same token, he draws a lot of praise from his fans.)

His outreach position within the party also puts him into the spotlight more often than other rank-and-file politicians. One need only use logic and rational analysis (instead of emotion) to arrive at the truth.

It's complete bullshit to whine and moan about Bernie being "unfairly" singled out... or that it has anything to do with that "true Democrat" nonsense.

He's not a crybaby. He's a grown man, he's an experienced lifelong politician. He's a politician who has been a part of the establishment for so long that he clearly knows what to expect, and can roll with the punches. There's really need for people to invent conspiracy theories in order to protect him from valid criticism. (What are those people afraid of?)

All this hand-wringing and pearl-clutching is for naught.