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Proserpina

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56. So, has anything improved in the past 40 years? Are we to ignore this inconvenient truth?

Reply to firebrand80 (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 11, 2015, 10:03 AM

Dec 2015

Or are we to finally take steps to deal with it, by putting the man in a place where he can make a big difference?

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Bernie Sanders Has Stuck To The Same Message For 40 Years [View all] Live and Learn Dec 2015 OP

This, IMO, is Bernie's key shortcoming: firebrand80 Dec 2015 #1

No thanks, I'll take Bernie just the way he is, genuine and correct! nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #2

And 35% of Dems agree with you nt firebrand80 Dec 2015 #12

Not what I see at all. In fact, what I have seen on the streets is that less than 35% Live and Learn Dec 2015 #14

I can't argue with science nt firebrand80 Dec 2015 #16

wrong spot nt Javaman Dec 2015 #48

so by your logic... Javaman Dec 2015 #50

Like I said, it's a balance nt firebrand80 Dec 2015 #66

fluff over substance isn't a "balance" nt Javaman Dec 2015 #90

I didn't say he should putt fluff over substance firebrand80 Dec 2015 #92

I like him just the way he his and so does a large portion of the thinking population. Javaman Dec 2015 #93

sounds like the makings of a losing candidate firebrand80 Dec 2015 #94

LOL I won't go there and I won't take the bait. Javaman Dec 2015 #95

Large chunks of the 63% also agree eridani Dec 2015 #55

Agree. From what works for families to the evil that is Wall Street to an illegal war on Iraq` Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #97

You are wrong.... daleanime Dec 2015 #8

It can be a strength, but you have to get the balance right nt firebrand80 Dec 2015 #13

The balance between the real causes of ISIS that Hillary helped create Live and Learn Dec 2015 #15

Of which he has plenty..... daleanime Dec 2015 #17

This has nothing to do with "me." firebrand80 Dec 2015 #18

I wish he'd lighten up a little too....but I'll take him as he is Armstead Dec 2015 #46

I remember the first debate firebrand80 Dec 2015 #49

If 90 mph is what is needed..... Armstead Dec 2015 #53

I agree that he has a certain charm firebrand80 Dec 2015 #70

right, because that plays better on tv. Javaman Dec 2015 #47

You don't have to like it firebrand80 Dec 2015 #72

so go with the next American idol. Javaman Dec 2015 #91

So, has anything improved in the past 40 years? Are we to ignore this inconvenient truth? Proserpina Dec 2015 #56

So he should what, be more phony? Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #57

I wouldn't say "phony" firebrand80 Dec 2015 #67

But where he stands is who he is Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #96

Consistency in basic core values is a short coming? AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #59

of course not firebrand80 Dec 2015 #68

His positions are rooted in his values AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #73

You're missing my point firebrand80 Dec 2015 #76

In other words... 99Forever Dec 2015 #65

He doesn't have to be dishonest firebrand80 Dec 2015 #69

Ahh bullshit. 99Forever Dec 2015 #74

I'm not selling anything firebrand80 Dec 2015 #75

Yet... 99Forever Dec 2015 #79

I didn't realize that replying to a DU post firebrand80 Dec 2015 #80

Careful buddy... 99Forever Dec 2015 #81

I'll wear pants next time nt firebrand80 Dec 2015 #82

ROFL That was funny but you are still wrong. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #84

Big part of the issue. One track mind. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #3

Sure, flip-flopping on issues is the correct way to campaign. Live and Learn Dec 2015 #6

I am not asking him to flip flop. Not sure where you got that from. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #7

Nobody living in fear of poverty is more worried about ISIS than every day survival. Live and Learn Dec 2015 #9

I have no clue why you are now talking ISIL. No clue. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #11

Bernie came out for a path to citizenship long before Hillary. Or has she even? Hard to keep up Live and Learn Dec 2015 #19

Glad you have moved on from ISIS. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #20

Your facts are just that, yours alone. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #22

They are facts. Interesting you don't recognize them as such. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #23

These are facts: Live and Learn Dec 2015 #24

Sanders has voted against a pathway to citizenship multiple times. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #25

Not true. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #27

Bernie Sanders' Thanksgiving Day Message Sadly Reminds Voters That Immigration Keeps Too Many Famili Live and Learn Dec 2015 #29

I am so happy he is evolving. Truly am. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #30

Wrong, quite consistent. That was your original complaint, remember? nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #31

I think he is consistent. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #32

The article was obviously referring to his refusal to give in to terrorsim. Live and Learn Dec 2015 #33

Back to terrorism agains. What in the world. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #34

Do you keep up with current events? nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #35

Terror Terror Terror!!!!! NCTraveler Dec 2015 #36

Because, he knows what causes it. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #37

A basic problem in our system is.... Armstead Dec 2015 #54

Lipstick on flip flopping fish AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #60

Exactly what he is doing with his rhetoric. Very precise. Well done. nt. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #61

There have been lots of changes in 40 years, keeping one's feet stuck in cement Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #4

It is and always has been about economics. Follow the money... Live and Learn Dec 2015 #5

A president has to be knowledgeable in many areas, finaniced is a small Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #38

"...finaniced [sic] is a small Part [sic] of the job," really? You fail to grasp Live and Learn Dec 2015 #41

I did not fail to grasp, I stated there are more areas a president has to work Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #42

i really don't think you get it. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #43

I get it, a president is not a one issue. Never was and never will be. Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #52

You don't. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #85

Yes, I get it, I understand a president has to be the leader of the US and it requires lots of Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #86

Nope, you still don't. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #87

Well, you stick to a candidate who is only interested in finances, I will go with one who Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #88

That would still be Bernie. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #89

It's bullshit that he is incapable of multitasking Armstead Dec 2015 #51

He is consistent. I love that. He is no warmongerer either. nc4bo Dec 2015 #45

Yup. nt Skidmore Dec 2015 #10

Nup. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #21

Another positive Americans need in a President is, Senator Sanders is a man of Peace. Sunlei Dec 2015 #26

Yes he is. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #28

He has voted for military action several times. He has stated recently he Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #39

yes we need to defend ourselves & use best new Tech. but I don't think Sanders is a warmonger. Sunlei Dec 2015 #40

Like Obama, you mean? nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #44

And that is Exactly why I will be voting for him madokie Dec 2015 #58

You need an OP to say he is a one issue candidate? cosmicone Dec 2015 #62

Unlike some candidates, he has always stood against war only for personal gain. raouldukelives Dec 2015 #63

That's possible when you are on the ethical, moral side of issues. 99Forever Dec 2015 #64

his message comes from wisdom olddots Dec 2015 #71

K&R. I can trust Bernie. Can't trust weathervane Hillary. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #77

And because of this fact fredamae Dec 2015 #78

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #83

The story is traveling-->The Union Leader of NH has the story .... riversedge Dec 2015 #98

Good to know. Thanks. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #99