This is YUUUUGE!! Line for Bernie rally in Michigan today!

[Lorien]

it's colder than **** in Michigan today, but thousands stay warm by feeling the Bern!

&feature=youtu.be

[berniepdx420]

1. Holy Crap !! That is INCREDIBLE !! The Political Revolution is rolling !!! eom

[Plucketeer]

19. That was my FIRST thought! - REVOLUTION!

I've been around long enough witness that there's NEVER been enthusiasm like this since I've been aware of who the "president" is. Not EVER. You younger sorts: make note of what you're seeing this year. It's going to be a BIG part of this country's history and you and your offspring's future.

Thomas Jefferson would be SO PROUD.

[WiffenPoof]

28. RFK Had Similar Crowds....NT

[1monster]

61. Yes. He did.

I'm glad Bernie finally has Secret Service protection. I hope they are done with the screw ups...

[Waiting For Everyman]

2. Wow! That's intense!

[renate]

3. Wow!

It's so cool to see all those people in line and not just read a number about how many were there. Every single one of those people is motivated enough to wait in the cold and deal with the crowd--it's hard to imagine that they won't vote if they're willing to put in that kind of time to see him.

[Lorien]

4. I wonder what the lines at Hillary's rallys look like?

Oh yeah, she doesn't do those anymore. Just $2,500 a plate fundraisers!

[jeff47]

8. She doesn't hold rallies. She holds intimate meetings.

And Clinton supporters get very angry when you point out those intimate meetings have far fewer in attendance.

[Matariki]

11. I think there's something to be said for both types of interactions.

Smaller venues, restaurants & town halls are a good way to interact with and listen to voters.

[Lorien]

14. Her "smaller venues" aren't held where the attendees can't be carefully screened first

this is one of her comparable rallies, which really doesn't compare at all.

http://www.trbimg.com/img-560efde3/turbine/fl-hillary-clinton-campaign-davie-20151002

[SoapBox]

36. Looks like someone built a wall around her!

...just call it being roped off.

[SusanaMontana41]

65. BINGO!

[Motown_Johnny]

58. Volunteers got everyone to sign into the event with email address and

even cell phone numbers. I signed up for texts to be sent to my phone. I can't wait to see what they come up with.


I also checked off that I would volunteer.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

44. That's outdated. It's 25K a plate now!

[gyroscope]

5. Crazy!

took several minutes driving to get to the end of the line.

[Lorien]

12. 2.5 minutes, driving at 45mph halfway through (past the stoplights)

and it will be at least half again as long, judging by the thousands still walking to the end of the line!

[jillan]

6. Holy Sh*t!! Just look at that political revolution! But of course

they will never come out to vote They'll just stand outside in freezing temperatures to hear Bernie speak about his "One Issue" but will never show up to vote.

[thereismore]

7. Insane. But I'd go. nt

[Matariki]

9. Um... WOW!

[Barack_America]

10. Local news has it at 10,000+

The capacity of the building is 9,500, so very clearly a full house.

That line had to be at least a mile long. Wow.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/02/15/bernie-sanders-makes-campaign-stop-at-eastern-michigan-university-campus/

[Uncle Joe]

13. Good lord!

Thanks for the thread, Lorien.

[Rybak187]

15. Yep I was there the line was really long and just about every seat and the floor were filled

I would post some pictures but I don't know how.

[demmiblue]

16. Here you go:

Go to http://imgur.com/

Click upload images (blue box on top of the page).

Use whichever method applies (e.g. browse your computer).

Click Start Upload.

Once the upload is completed, go to the right side of the page where it says Share this Image.

Copy the Direct Link and paste it into the body of your post.

Done!

[geardaddy]

17. 25 is cold?

But excellent to see such a long line!

[gregcrawford]

18. We were ecstatic when it struggled above 10 today!

[geardaddy]

69. See, that's more like it.

[Lorien]

24. I'm in Florida. We think 40 is unbearable

and when I lived in Ohio for over 24 years I thought 25 was colder than **** then, too!

[rurallib]

32. it is when your standing outside and not moving around

[geardaddy]

70. Oh, I know.

But to me (in MN) 25 isn't cold.

[Motown_Johnny]

55. It was also damp. Not a nice 25 degree day.

Had freezing about an hour before that video was taken.




A little windy too.

[geardaddy]

71. Yeah, the wind

That's what I was wondering. That makes huge difference.

[gollygee]

57. We're coming off a cold snap where it's been 10 and under.

But it feels pretty cold today for whatever reason. Usually when we come out of a cold snap every wants to wear short sleeves.

I know people who drove over there from here in West Michigan where I am. It is pretty huge.

[geardaddy]

72. Yeah, 10 and under is cold.

Maybe it was the wind that made it feel cold too.

That's awesome that so many people were there!

I have a friend who teaches in Kalamazoo at Western Michigan. I wonder if he went.

[cali]

59. Heh. My thought as well.

[Sophiegirl]

20. Staggering!!

[ybbor]

21. I was there!

Was one of the first in, second row right in front of Bernie.

It was Yuuuuge!

So feeling the Bern, and met so many awesome people as well.

[Duval]

31. I'll bet you'll always remember this, ybbor. With a smile, too! nt

[me b zola]

22. Reminds me of the line winding through the streets of Portland for Obama rally!

Bernie mojo rising!

[Cleita]

23. Wow!

That's gotta be giving stomach cramps to the campaign managers of every other candidate running no matter what the party. They might as well pack up and drop out of the race. I really think Bernie has already won no matter what dirty tricks they have up their sleeves to put a thumb on the scale.

[Indepatriot]

25. I was born and raised in Michigan....the joint's crawlin' with SOCIALISTS!!!!

[WiffenPoof]

27. Are you shittin' me?

..... Yeah, there's no revolution going on.

[TIME TO PANIC]

29. Holy shit, The line just keeps going and going!

[Duval]

30. I have NEVER seen such determination. These guys are the best!

Bernie has entered the hearts of millions with his progressive message and good common sense. I am so proud to be a Bernie supporter. Thank you, Lorien, for this uplifting post on a icy day in North Carolina.

[DiehardLiberal]

33. Wowwwwwww! Go Michigan!!! Love from Oregon😍

[in_cog_ni_to]

34. Okay...

All I can say is HOLY SHIT! That was a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong line!

GO Bernie!

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

[EdwardBernays]

35. Holy wow!

I assume that's for Hillary??










Hahahaahahah

[CentralMass]

52. In a manner soeaking

[EdwardBernays]

54. bwahaha

[Warren DeMontague]

37. My god, what a catastrophe of misogynystic berniebro unhinged hate!

[SoapBox]

38. Love what I saw posted earlier...Feeling the Freezer Bern!

[Beartracks]

46. ROFL n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

39. Damn. Well, there's your answer as to why team HRC is flippin' out.

If they were smart, they'd be asking "what could we do to inspire those people half as well", not "what can we throw at this guy and lets condescendingly insult his supporters while we're at it"

[glinda]

40. Holy.....

[Shadowflash]

41. Yeah, b-b-b-but

They're too lazy and will never get out to vote.

[antigop]

42. GO MICHIGAN!!! nt

[Kip Humphrey]

43. To quote someone, "How long before everyone says, ENOUGH'S ENOUGH?"

[Spitfire of ATJ]

45. Did they go to the indoor or outdoor arena?

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On edit:

Indoor:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280118898

[Carolina]

47. Wonderful!

[navarth]

48. Just another beautiful winter day in The Great Lakes State!

BOO YAH! GO BERNIE!

BTW I think I saw my car drive by.

[Starseer]

49. Oh, wow!

EMU alum here. This was taken down Hewitt, then along Huron River Drive all the way to the entrance to the Westview Apartments. That is a solid mile and a little more, perhaps.

Absolutely fantastic!

[kristopher]

50. Obviously Photoshopped (or whatever it is you use on videos).

Maybe they thought Hillary was going to be there?

[Lorien]

68. Yeah, those participants are obviously cheating

by standing in line again and again!

[Merryland]

51. holy cow!

This is great footage - did you take it? Wow - thanks for sharing!

[Motown_Johnny]

53. Bwhahaha I can see myself in that video.

Although I had my hood pulled up, I doubt anyone in the world would recognize me.


If you stop the video right at :30 there is a woman in a pink jacket close to the center of the screen, I was a few people ahead of her in a brown jacket.

I sure am glad I got there early. That was one long freaking line.

[Aerows]

56. "Young People won't go out to vote"

No, they will just stand for hours in frozen butt conditions wondering if their toes will ever move again because they "aren't motivated."

Do you think those people are standing in line because there is no point in voting for Bernie, and they might as well go home because Hillary Clinton is inevitable?

I think that sometimes, the Democratic establishment thinks we are all stupid. That goes double for Hillary backers that state with smug authority that "Millennials won't vote."

Yeah, they are just standing there to meet guys. And because Madeleine Albright shamed them. And because Gloria Steinem said so.

Meanwhile, when they get tired of standing out in such clearly pleasant conditions, no doubt they will be hungry to buy Hillary campaign material, listen to her words of wisdom, and cheer as Bill Clinton ridicules those who are black and vote for Bernie, while he also back-handedly disses Bernie Sanders supporters that are white and under the age of 55.

[Enthusiast]

60. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch!

Yay, Bernie!

[Faux pas]

62. Kickin' with gusto!

[Cheese Sandwich]

63. Seems to be a popular event

wow

[fbc]

64. Wow

[WillyT]

66. Holy Shit... In That Cold And Muck... They Come...

[Lorien]

67. DUers first hand account:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1238885