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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Has Bernie passed the point of no return? [View all]NNadir
(33,455 posts)39. He is neither graceful nor dignified. He, and no one else is the disaster.
When you are rejected by the people, you gracefully step aside.
If you have dignity, you don't offer delusional scenarios in which you won even after the votes are counted.
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I believe there has been some funny business in certain states including mine, yes
Ned_Devine
Jun 2016
#101
Agreed. When asked Bernie and Weaver just keep moving the goalpost on what
politicaljunkie41910
Jun 2016
#61
Yup...you took the time to spell out much of the shit that is wrong with the BS campaign
Sheepshank
Jun 2016
#74
Interesting. You think Hillary is disliked not because of her own historical votes and stances...
MadDAsHell
Jun 2016
#77
And the thing that gets me about the "his momentum" argument is...what momentum?
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#106
I think he can, but it will take an effort he hasn't indicated he's willing to put in.
CrowCityDem
Jun 2016
#2
Thanks for bumping my Op with so much confirmation of what is wrong with BS ers
Sheepshank
Jun 2016
#50
IMHO Bernie's actions go well beyond providing every State the opportunity to vote
Sheepshank
Jun 2016
#5
I wish he would acknowledge the two person part is over by Tuesdsay and forget the flipping delegate
bettyellen
Jun 2016
#36
It won't be over on Tuesday. You know a certain amount of delegates have to be reached in order
cui bono
Jun 2016
#41
Well then he's just going to look silly, after insulting all those delegates....
bettyellen
Jun 2016
#43
It's not an insult to acknowledge the voters have chosen. Happens every election....
bettyellen
Jun 2016
#67
He won't bow down to the American people either, if he still plans to take it "to the convention."
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#102
We know. I never confused Sanders supporters with Democrats. They're now working for Trump.
NNadir
Jun 2016
#27
He can be the blunt speaking, man of integrity he claims to be. We are a forgiving party.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#14
If someone aggregated the amount of time Bernie spent attacking Trump or the GOP versus...
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#15
the dominant party faction is for Wall Street, war, fracking, and payday lenders
MisterP
Jun 2016
#42
Exactly. This is not about a two person race. It's about so much more than that.
cui bono
Jun 2016
#47
Actually, much of his constituency doesn't support him on the basis of issues at all.
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#114
I don't buy for a second that you've heard Clinton supporters say they'll vote Trump.
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#125
Being a founding and unrepentant member of the DLC/Turd Way will tend to lend to that impression
TheKentuckian
Jun 2016
#155
No, I've been paying attention for the last thirty years.Those "memes" are well earned.
TheKentuckian
Jun 2016
#163
It will take the ultimate statesman to turn his ship around now. Time to see what he's made of. nt
eastwestdem
Jun 2016
#19
If she's the nominee, it's up to Hillary to "unite" the party...not Bernie.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2016
#24
The Party is a Disaster. Standing tall with Grace and Dignity is all he has left.
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#28
Yeah, I know...there's that famous Bernie Math. He won! Because he has more votes than anyone...
NNadir
Jun 2016
#68
You certainly have a strange notion of what rejection is, but then you seem to be very worked up.
cui bono
Jun 2016
#69
Yeah, I am worked up. A guy named Trump is running and we have Sandernistas running his talking...
NNadir
Jun 2016
#75
Depends on which people. You stand with those people and I will stand with these people.
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#51
Given two choices, I will always take the third. Why is it always an either/or proposition.
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#92
What do you think you are doing here? Educating me? Lecturing me? Gazing into your crystal ball?
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#94
I didn't say it Was Over but, I do think we are witnessing a restructuring of both parties
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#98
Parlimentary Procedure with some updates to account for modern technology. Not against it per se.
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#107
If she's the nominee, Clinton will be responsible for her results in November.
David__77
Jun 2016
#37
Yes, Sanders will win every delegate next week...the convention will be deadlocked and on the...
NNadir
Jun 2016
#52
No way. All the way to the convention baby! I want his message out there loud and clear
Arazi
Jun 2016
#45
In 08 Hillary stayed in until the end gave many reasons for doing so while castigating those who
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#59
It's not about the party. It's about the message and fighting for the American people. Go Bernie!!!
ThePhilosopher04
Jun 2016
#65
More Americans want Bernie than Hillary. She can only win when independents can't vote.
ThePhilosopher04
Jun 2016
#90
You and those saying similar things are causing Bernie supporters to think that
LaurenG
Jun 2016
#89
If Sanders supporters get violent outside the convention hall, it's all on Sanders.
Trust Buster
Jun 2016
#104
lo...but really sanders is not who you thinks he is and thats the problem
beachbum bob
Jun 2016
#126
yes, because Hillary is all things to all people and Sanders may be toast but,
Hiraeth
Jun 2016
#138
what if the previous sitting president is running for re-election, or is a Republican?
Sheepshank
Jun 2016
#134
I mentioned Obama...our sitting president...because he is the current head of the Democratic Party
Feathery Scout
Jun 2016
#148
What a load of rubbish. He's entitled to stay in the race until the delegate votes are counted.
BillZBubb
Jun 2016
#130
There's no bowing out gracefully. The party is split between people who are sick of holding
PatrickforO
Jun 2016
#151