2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forum"Bernie Baby" dies of SIDS
A young infant, who became a viral sensation on social media for his resemblance to Bernie Sanders, has tragically died, reportedly from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
According to the Huffington Post, Oliver Jack Carter Lomas-Davis was frequently dressed up by his mother Souxsie in a white messy wig, giant black glasses, and a Bernie Sanders button pinned to the front of his shirt. After posting the pictures of her son on Facebook, Oliver became known on social media as the Bernie Baby. Oliver actually got to meet his inspiration during a Sanders rally in Las Vegas in February. Bernie Sanders took several photos with his doppelganger, and later posted them to social media.
http://www.inquisitr.com/2851849/bernie-baby-bernie-sanders-biggest-supporter-dies-of-sids/
oldtime dfl_er
(6,931 posts)no words
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)My heart is breaking for all of them!
onenote
(42,704 posts)BlueMTexpat
(15,369 posts)My heart goes out to the parents.
One of our grandsons died of SIDS at three months. It was simply devastating for us all, but especially so for his young parents. Even now, >26 years and two living sons later, it is still a black hole in their lives.
What an adorable young one! How awful to lose him!
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)SIDS is such a devastating tragedy. Prayers for all of them.
Nonhlanhla
(2,074 posts)SIDS is so scary. I hardly ever slept during my daughter's first year of life because I was so afraid of SIDS.
This is so very sad. Deepest condolences to the little baby's family.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)My co-workers daughter died of SIDS recently.
My heart goes out to the family.
Ken Burch
(50,254 posts)BooScout
(10,406 posts)I am sorry to hear this. My condolences to his parents.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)Don't know why you posted that in here, but *plonk*
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)I just saw him the other day and thought, how frickin' cute.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. My God, how horrific.
great white snark
(2,646 posts)Cali has personal experience with SIDS so I think it's appropriate.
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)FYI
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)This is big news. Poor little guy.
That said, it isn't SOP for this forum, IMO, but thats a host thing, not a jury call.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)What the hell?
It's a news story that I came across and I didn't see it posted here. Everyone who has followed the primary closely is familiar with Bernie baby.
Somehow me posting this story is campaign fodder?
This place has gone crazy.
bravenak
(34,648 posts)great white snark
(2,646 posts)Damn. Thoughts out to his loved ones.
Vinca
(50,273 posts)Agschmid
(28,749 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)A friend of mine lost a child to SIDS 10 years ago, it is still wrenching. RIP little Oliver.
TeeYiYi
(8,028 posts)...would I have guessed such a sad and heartbreaking thing.
My heart is broken for the family of this beautiful child.
TYY
Phentex
(16,334 posts)it's so sad.
anotherproletariat
(1,446 posts)rock
(13,218 posts)So very sad.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)There's just no reason they can find for SIDS -- and if other states handle it like California the parents are under a dark cloud of suspicion while the Coroner investigates whether their baby was abused. I understand why the law does that, but it adds to the grief something fierce.
Liberal Jesus Freak
(1,451 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Barack_America
(28,876 posts)...to know such a precious child is no longer with us.
If Bernie doesn't win the nomination, I hope he sends a big chunk of his donations towards SIDS research.
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)It's terrible that the only way to fight this is with baby monitors.
LyndaG
(683 posts)Prayers for his family.
Fla Dem
(23,677 posts)peace13
(11,076 posts)My heart goes out to this little one's family.
Haveadream
(1,630 posts)and an outpouring of support to the family in their time of mourning. These are the things that remind us to take a moment to remember that life is beautiful, fragile and that we are all interconnected. Love and kindness to all.
Sissyk
(12,665 posts)SIDS is a terrible death for the loved ones left behind.
Arazi
(6,829 posts)renate
(13,776 posts)I am so sad to hear about this.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)asuhornets
(2,405 posts)Gothmog
(145,289 posts)I will keep this baby's family in my prayers. Losing a child at age is simply horrible
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)How incredibly sad.
kath
(10,565 posts)on its back to go to sleep, and that this should be done in a BARE CRIB with a firm mattress. NO blankets, quilts, bumper pads, pillows, positioning devices, toys. NOTHING.
http://sids.org/what-is-sidssuid/reduce-the-risk/
SIDS deaths decreased remarkably as a result of the "Back to Sleep" campaign. Getting the word out about The Bare Crib should help to reduce the numbers even more. Sadly, though, a fair number of parents and caregivers are still unaware of these recommendations.
Spread the word!!
book_worm
(15,951 posts)AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)RIP little guy. Some of her supporters have no sense of shame.
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)A child, that many fell in love with has died.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)making hay of his death when it obviously is not is revolting.
AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)moriah
(8,311 posts)... of their little one as a result of their campaigning, the family is in my thoughts...", then that's when it's time to alert (and gripe, but alert too IMHO).
So far all I've seen in this thread is sympathy for the family, outside of your post (edit, and another with the same concerns, but so far no one has done more than that).
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)Last edited Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:26 PM - Edit history (1)
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)except for your own post above. Stinks.
AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)And given who posted it, we all know the purpose. If it were being posted for the reason you claim, it would be in GD.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)QED
moriah
(8,311 posts)I am glad that they have so many photographs and other memories of their little one, though there are never enough...
PatrickforO
(14,576 posts)senz
(11,945 posts)On Mon Mar 7, 2016, 12:46 AM an alert was sent on the following post:
Shame on you for even posting this.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1428372
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
Shame on this person for making this about politics. Cali posted a story that would touch us all and gets trashed.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Mon Mar 7, 2016, 12:58 AM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Are you fucking kidding me? This is one of the few sane posts in this thread.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Until today, every reply expressed condolences to the child's passing, not politics.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: What an offbeat reaction. Ad hominem is OUT.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: sad and unexplainable.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: What another senseless alert
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: This has been posted several times already. I don't see why it has been challenged.
Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.
moriah
(8,311 posts)... from the things I meant when I spoke of alerting on.
Still, let's remember there is a family that might read our discussions someday. And we all want them to know, should they Google and find this thread, that at least people on this forum were united in sympathy for them.
Yeah, this could have gone in GD instead of GD: P. But many come here first, and if any alleged progressive dared to try to capitalize on the death of a child to make a political point, I have no doubt that the jury system will work correctly.
senz
(11,945 posts)just went up through the stratosphere.
Thanks for expressing a decency of character that is rare in certain parts.
JRLeft
(7,010 posts)lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)I try to assume good faith, but try as I might, I find each of those assumptions completely implausible.
moriah
(8,311 posts)Get anyone who dares post more than sympathy for the family an extra hide quickly?
jillan
(39,451 posts)senz
(11,945 posts)as they did on Patrick.
We all know who's who and what's what around here. We've all watched the fun and games. Just let this show drop out of sight.
Hugs for sincerity and genuine decency.
moriah
(8,311 posts)Maybe my tone was off, but basically I meant, at least when *I* referenced alerting, was if anyone posted something that would hurt the parents if they read it.
Being concerned that posting it here is inappropriate because this forum is pretty darn heated and this could have gone into regular GD isn't going to make the parents feel like we aren't supportive of them as a community in their time of grieving.
Kittycat
(10,493 posts)I assumed to bring it up in rank, and more awareness? It's a terrible tragedy. My heart really goes out to the family. I think in the middle of all this, it's good to remember how fragile life is.