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NurseJackie

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13. That tells me that things must be pretty damn bad.

Fri Oct 4, 2019, 12:18 PM

Oct 2019

Of course there is great concern about his lack of transparency with respect to his serious medical condition but that is politics.

The secretiveness and "news blackout" of anything substantive regarding his health or prognosis tells me that things must be pretty damn bad. If they prefer gossip and speculation over the truth... then the truth must be even worse that everything we've heard so far.

I'm not saying that anyone has outright LIED... but it's very clear that they're being very nonspecific and noncommittal. Words are chosen very carefully and in such a way that it leaves a lot of room for interpretation (and leeway in the event that things go sideways.)

The American people and the Democratic party deserve to know what's actually going on. It really serves no good purpose for the BS campaign (or Jane) to be so cagey... and absent... with any meaningful information.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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It's Time for Bernie to Talk About Himself [View all] Uncle Joe Oct 2019 OP

I have no confidence that he's healthy enough for the job. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #1

He's probably healthier than Trump. milestogo Oct 2019 #2

Such a low bar... I'm not sure that's saying very much. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #3

Agreed. Wondering if he and/or others had physicals before starting campaigning. efhmc Oct 2019 #10

That's a pretty low bar. comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #4

I have a tree stump in my backyard that's healthier than trump. George II Oct 2019 #12

I haven't looked recently, but if not, he needs to open up about what is going on with RKP5637 Oct 2019 #5

You're correct! I'm sure the BS campaign is aware of that as well. Which tells me... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #6

Ever since his slip in the shower he's looked exhausted, drawn, and not very happy..... George II Oct 2019 #7

Read it and still don't get it. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #8

That tells me that things must be pretty damn bad. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #13

"Gossip and speculation" do tell. Uncle Joe Oct 2019 #14

This appears to be something the BS campaign prefers, rather than just being forthcoming with facts... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #15

One thing that is very well known. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #17

I thought it interesting that when Jane spoke to the press outside the hospital.... George II Oct 2019 #16

Jane's "body language" betrays her actual words... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #18

"He's doing great, it's exciting that he's going to be out of here tomorrow or the next day...." George II Oct 2019 #19

CNN just reported on this. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #20

Wow! So we're not the only ones who are noticing the evasiveness... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #23

They directly addressed the words Jane chose to use. NT TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #24

It was a bizarre performance... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #25

Yes, I find it a bit perplexing. cwydro Oct 2019 #31

Agreed- Gothmog Oct 2019 #34

For myself, I feel he needn't tell us any of his health problems LakeArenal Oct 2019 #9

I think a reasonable "precondition" is that the candidate be healthy enough... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #11

"Thirty five year olds die of heart conditions all the time" TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #21

Yes but people to live 120. For me that's a moot point LakeArenal Oct 2019 #27

"Yes" TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #28

Argue with yourself LakeArenal Oct 2019 #35

And some Trump supporters think that Trump needn't release his taxes for the same reason. ehrnst Oct 2019 #22

OMG, this sounds like when the right wingers were talking about Hillary's illness, and fainting. vsrazdem Oct 2019 #26

No it doesn't. You know perfectly well that it's nothing of the sort. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #29

Indeed democrank Oct 2019 #33

He's 78 years old.. Callado119 Oct 2019 #30

Get well, Bernie. democrank Oct 2019 #32

sanders had a heart attack Gothmog Oct 2019 #36

Why wasn't the Sanders Campaign straightforward with the public.... George II Oct 2019 #37

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT QUESTION!! NurseJackie Oct 2019 #39

After some soul searching, Bernie will do the right thing. nt oasis Oct 2019 #38