Bernie gets to the heart of the matter, as I have seen it for years, on MTP.

[SusanCalvin]

I guess this belongs here. It says a lot about why I'm for Bernie and why I think he can win (knock on wood), anyway.

This really resonated with me. (My comments in parentheses - I'd love to do it the correct way, with square brackets, but I've learned that just gets my comment disappeared - oddity of DU formatting.)

CHUCK TODD:

--He (President Obama) said he was going to govern this way. I remember the whole idea of Obama-- they called it Organizing for America (which, IIRC was virtually immediately abandoned/dismantled) -- that they were going to create a legislative that when they were blocked (Chuck??? Huh?????? Problem with transcript?), what you're describing, it didn't happen (no, it certainly didn't).

BERNIE SANDERS:

Okay. You're right, it didn't happen. And I think what ended up happening is the president, because he happens to be a very decent guy (yes, I have always said I'd like to hug his neck, a Southern expression, I guess, since I've always heard it, and I really mean it - personally, I adore the man), actually thought that he could sit down with the Republican leadership and work out some fair compromises. (Yep, and I've always said the man either never bought a car, or if he did he got taken, or something else is going on beneath the surface. I really don't see any other options.) The truth is, number one, they never had any intention to compromise. (Yes, even I could see that.) But number two, more importantly, you have to be prepared to mobilize people to take on these big money interests. (EXACTLY!!!!!!)

But you are right. I think we can do it. And I think that's what the bully pulpit is about. (Which has not been used nearly enough, at least in the way I wish it would be.) And that's what organizing effort's about. And that's what this campaign is about. And we're beginning to do that, Chuck. Every day I read in the paper things that are happening someplace in this country, whether there's spontaneous outbursts of support for us. (Huh?? Another transcript problem?) And that is what we have to mobilize. The bottom line is, unless turnout becomes much higher, we lose. Unless people are organized and politically conscious in a way that does not exist today, we are not going to transform America the way we have to. (EXACTLY!!!!!)

I have to do a hit and run, or whatever you would call it, as I just saw this transcript and felt moved to post before I have to get off the computer and leave for a prior engagement. I guess what DU thought of this (if anything) will be a surprise (of some sort) in the AM......

[trumad]

1. I love Bernie

But he really has to stay away from the mushrooms.

[artislife]

2. What a useless comment. nt

[trumad]

3. Maybe to a Bernie Sycophant...

But to someone who pays attention to politics...it's spot on.

Bernie will swoop in and get those republicans right in line.

Uh huh!

[artislife]

4. While on drugs? That is the uselessness of this comment.

But maybe drug innuendo is perfectly acceptable to an a$$hat.

[trumad]

5. Maybe metaphors whoosh over the heads of sycophants

[artislife]

6. Buh Bye

[beam me up scottie]

7. Yeah, that one's not really worth it.

[rhett o rick]

15. And HRC will swoop in and give the Republicons everything they've ever wanted. nm

[DrBulldog]

10. Is that what you would call "spit and run"?

[beam me up scottie]

8. Well your hit and run is on the greatest so except for one erm...detractor it's a hit!

My guess is that one's just a case of Bernie envy!

[DrBulldog]

9. I saw the entire interview.

Outstanding job with the relatively decent and fair questions from Todd. How could anyone dare criticize his age when he has a mind like a machine gun and the clarity of a diamond?

[Enthusiast]

11. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch!

Well done! I had similar observations.

[Uncle Joe]

12. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, SusanCalvin.

[madfloridian]

13. Outstanding interview. One of his best. Todd was pretty fair overall, gave him time to respond.

So pleased with interview.

[daleanime]

26. I know, it's weird....

the last couple of times Bernie has done MTP, Chuck has actually seemed like a reporter. Too bad he never keeps it up.

[KoKo]

14. K&R...Bernie did Fantastic in that Meet the Press Interview...He was funny and relaxed

and it was well worth the watch.

[rhett o rick]

16. k & r. Thanks for posting. nm

[uponit7771]

17. Sanders answer was bullshit, the GOP doesn't care about mobilized people. The GOP doesn't answer to

... their own contituents seeing they're gerrymandered into those positions in the house which Todd directly asked about.

The house isn't going to do a damn thang Sanders asks, they'll ignore him too

What dribble, he's not addressing this fair and good question up front... just giving platitudes.

[SusanCalvin]

18. No, of course the GOP doesn't care,

and of course they've gerrymandered the country beyond all recognition.

But what has any chance of fixing that other than mobilized people?

[leftupnorth]

19. Why, Corporatist Democrats, of course.

All you have to do is give them exactly what they want and they'll give you nothing in return.

Should work out wonderfully.

[SusanCalvin]

22. ^THIS^ nt

[uponit7771]

21. EOs which Hillary has already outlined, Best to take action without them

[cui bono]

24. And Bernie can't do this because...

[uponit7771]

25. He'll be following Clintons lead

[daleanime]

27. When she manages a good idea....

Why not?

[cui bono]

28. What???

Seriously.... What???

What does that even mean?

[enid602]

23. puff piece

The GOP is expert in getting the masses to vote against their interests. This interview was a puff piece. Paying for universal Medicare by ending GWB's temporary tax cuts to the 1% and repatriating offshore profits? The numbers don't add up. Had Hillary made this suggestion, Todd would have foamed at the mouth, sported a tiny hard on and then self combusted.

[Duppers]

20. K & R

For Monday readers.


Great interview! Thanks for posting!