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In reply to the discussion: Why Did Bernie Sanders Endorse the Extremely Gross Sexist Cenk Uygur [View all]booley
(3,855 posts)31. Think the laughter might be a clue he isnt' really being serious?
BTw weird you didn't put up where he "recently defended those remarks". Especially when I gave you a link where he clearly denounced them. That's a contradiction you need to explain that. Preferably by a direct quote
Speaking of direct quotes, I admit I m skeptical of videos where the context is edited out so I found the original video of the Rogan interview
And I actually watched it.
The context is Primate physiology and human vs ape penises and if monogamy is natural"
He doesn't' think it is.
Personally I think he's way off on the science but gets some things right (like why some apes and have small penises or large testicles and why humans have the genitalia they do.)
But he never says it is ok to have unasked for dick pics which btw is the actual problem.. when a woman didn't ask for them. You may think that's what he's saying but I don't' see it and I watched that section over and over to see if it was there. I mean urination is totally natural for meant to do as well. Doesn't mean stating that fact is justifying peeing all over the rug.
I guess you could also criticize Cenk for saying women are promiscuous. Maybe called Rogan out for saying "slut". I think he should have. But Uygur made it clear he doesn't' think women having multiple sex partners is wrong. I admit I don't' either since I don't' think Katy Hill should have resigned.
Anyway, point is, after calling out the story for being misleading and video editing is my job, giving me a tightly clipped video with no context probably isn't compelling evidence you may think it is. Nor is asserting something that isn't' backed up.
And AGAIn, Uygur's political positions are clear. Christy Smith, on the other hand, doesn't' seem to think her politics are important beyond having a D by her name on the ballot. History has shown that is a losing strategy for Democrats. To me what a person will DO while in office is important.
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Why Did Bernie Sanders Endorse the Extremely Gross Sexist Cenk Uygur [View all]
George II
Dec 2019
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Bernie's beholding to Cenk because of his support. I guess he's just not beholding to corporations.
Skya Rhen
Dec 2019
#3
He wasn't a conservative when he spoke about bestiality in 2013, and he didn't write it....
George II
Dec 2019
#66
I don't know--ask all the people who thought "Goldwater Girl" was cool
Starry Messenger
Dec 2019
#44
Clinton was a "Goldwater Girl" 55 years ago; Uygur was talking bestiality 6 years ago
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2019
#89
Do a search on Sanders supporters here attacking Biden all the way back to 1972
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2019
#85
I wish I could have posted more of the article. He's expressed similar sentiments as recently....
George II
Dec 2019
#8
Cenk is toxic. It reflects poorly on the judgement of anyone who would endorse him.
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#7
Yes. I believe you're correct about that. This will hurt BS for a very long time...
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#41
Because Cenk Uygur has a "a voice that we desperately need in Congress" according to Sanders.
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#9
Not sure, but he certainly hasn't disavowed it. That was only six years ago, not a long time.
George II
Dec 2019
#13
The thought of it makes me want to vomit! Disgusting! Bernie made a BIG mistake...
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#30
Are we sure it was a mistake? Has anyone asked Bernie his position on bestiality?
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2019
#90
I was expecting him to be saying it as a joke or just to be shocking/trollish
Sapient Donkey
Dec 2019
#130
standing up to the greed and power of the corporate elite, and has spent his entire life fighting fo
treestar
Dec 2019
#15
Cenk is a disgusting liar. He defends/advocates bestiality (as long as the horse is satisfied)
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#88
It was all over when cenk got Kicked out of jd..BS knew of cenk's past lewd serial
Cha
Dec 2019
#104
Wolf PAC is a Super PAC. By law they're prohibited from contributing to any candidates....
George II
Dec 2019
#69
Since weinstein never ran for office I would be surprised if Clinton endorsed him
booley
Dec 2019
#34
One of the big differences is that Clinton became aquainted with him years before anything....
George II
Dec 2019
#38
He has never apologized for some of the things he's said in the past, and some of them....
George II
Dec 2019
#32
Did Weinstein endorse Clinton for President, or did Clinton endorse Weinstein for Congress?
George II
Dec 2019
#37
Not denouncing it was another misstep. Taking the easy way out reveals much.
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#49
A group who called themselves "The Young Turks" perpetrated the Armenian genocide....
George II
Dec 2019
#54
The idiom traces back to The Young Turks who were a revolutionary group in the Ottoman Empire.....
George II
Dec 2019
#57
You asked for an explanation about why The Young Turks is considered in a negative light....
George II
Dec 2019
#59
I didn't "come at you like this"! I very clearly answered your question about the notoriety....
George II
Dec 2019
#61
I've lost count of how many times I've been told we want a "purist" candidate.
brutus smith
Dec 2019
#53
"Bernie Sanders endorses bestiality advocate" Picture that commercial running in every market.
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2019
#86
Didn't Cenk get millions in seed money from a firm headed by a Republican billionaire?
lapucelle
Dec 2019
#82
Convincing his audience not to vote for the Democrat in 2016 is worse, in my opinion.
betsuni
Dec 2019
#76
I like how Cenk doesn't insinuate like "corrupt forces in our politics" but comes right out
betsuni
Dec 2019
#92