2016 Postmortem

Orrex

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330. Sanders' supporters want it both ways

Reply to zeemike (Reply #50)

Sun Sep 27, 2015, 09:07 AM

Sep 2015

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They insist that 2016 is just like 2008 and entirely unlike 2008.

The nation isn't desperate for a change?

Sure, but not the one that you're thinking of. In 2008, voters were desperate for a change away from the Republican Whitehouse regime, which helped to mobilize Obama's supporters. Will 2016 show a similar anti-Whitehouse sentiment that will also benefit Sanders? Is Obama hated by Democratic voters to the same degree that they hated Bush? You're hoping that the hatred (which doesn't exist) will rally Sanders' supporters (which it wouldn't). If anything, that hatred will bring Republican voters out in droves to quash the legacy of Obama's presidency, and if they can keep the socialist out of office through the same hatred, so much the better for them.

But if Hillary wins and loses the GE who will you blame?...those Sanders supporters no doubt.

Well, it depends, doesn't it? If Sanders' supporters irresponsibly stay home on election night and thereby hand the election to the Republican, then yes of course they'll be blamed, and rightly so.

But if Sanders' supporters instead recognize what's at stake with this election, then they'll turn out to vote even if they're not thrilled about it. If Sanders doesn't win the nomination, do you think that he'll pout and refuse to vote? Or do you think he'll accept reality and do the right thing? Perhaps I have more faith in your candidate than you do?

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This country will absolutely NOT elect a self-described socialist. Sanders would be slaughtered. [View all] RBInMaine Sep 2015 OP

Your fear is noted. I will continue to support the RIGHT choice regardless. think Sep 2015 #1

Huh, the first post in this thread, and you nailed it Babel_17 Sep 2015 #21

What is wrong with fear treestar Sep 2015 #56

That's only part of the equation Armstead Sep 2015 #123

I am for the ACA to continue treestar Sep 2015 #182

You don't have to convince me of the importance of keeping the GOP down Armstead Sep 2015 #220

if you like him enough but have this notion he can't be elected then you want the lesser to roguevalley Sep 2015 #300

That's what you don't seem to get, treestar MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #234

I don't get what is wrong with fear treestar Sep 2015 #314

If so, you've proven how much power someone or something has over you... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #318

This message was self-deleted by its author saturnsring Sep 2015 #66

An example of the hatred of the Right Wing is demostrated by their attacks on Clinton. olegramps Sep 2015 #88

I don'lt think they'd campaign against Sanders any more aggressively than any other Dem Armstead Sep 2015 #128

They couldn't beat a black, Muslim, Kenyan, socialist, fascist, inexperienced, evil, Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #158

SCOOOOOOORE!!!!!! wendylaroux Sep 2015 #184

And that one turned out more corporatist than hoped/expected. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #304

Agreed. Once America understands what we're talking about... tecelote Sep 2015 #329

Your post is perfect. Vote your future, not your fear. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #149

You took the words right out of my mouth!!!! jkbRN Sep 2015 #203

Think nailed it. My vote goes to Bernie also. Vincardog Sep 2015 #231

...+1 840high Sep 2015 #255

No fear. Just reality on the planet Earth. Explain how a "socialist" wins the election? Can you? RBInMaine Sep 2015 #297

watch him. also, define socialist as you see it. I laughed when I asked others. They roguevalley Sep 2015 #302

DUPE corkhead Sep 2015 #2

Wow! Thanks for the daily smear and fear from the HRC camp. Rectangle Sep 2015 #3

UNREC brooklynite Sep 2015 #84

UNREC YOUR UNREC Fuddnik Sep 2015 #124

I gave a reason for my UNREC...but yours was so much more thoughtful. brooklynite Sep 2015 #156

I disaree with the OP but agree with your point. n/t Tom Rinaldo Sep 2015 #127

The difference between a "smear" and "facilitating further discussion" Armstead Sep 2015 #137

Except it's an effort to discourage people from supporting Sanders Scootaloo Sep 2015 #209

...and all those complaints about Bernie Sanders AREN'T attempts to discourage voting? brooklynite Sep 2015 #235

Because no one can see thirteen months into the fucking future, Brooklynite. Scootaloo Sep 2015 #288

we've gone back to "unelectable" from "his supporters are ruining twitter" Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #294

You are living on Pluto if you think a self declared socialist can win the general election. RBInMaine Sep 2015 #296

When they came for Pluto, I did nothing ... roguevalley Sep 2015 #303

Explain why. How can you read the minds of the voting population? You don't have a clue. YOHABLO Sep 2015 #317

Well you aren't even in this galaxy if you can't see the support he already has garnered cui bono Sep 2015 #325

Ah! Another Opinion Piece. djean111 Sep 2015 #4

This country will absolutely NOT elect an African-American or Catholic left-of-center2012 Sep 2015 #5

This. ^ n/t. ZM90 Sep 2015 #6

And no chance it would elect a woman president sarge43 Sep 2015 #8

WTF? merrily Sep 2015 #38

That is different from a political position treestar Sep 2015 #59

These days, "liberals,Democrats" are already labeled socialist Armstead Sep 2015 #151

Yes the right wing does do that treestar Sep 2015 #181

I read somewhere that.... Armstead Sep 2015 #185

The point is RichVRichV Sep 2015 #192

Do you seriously believe in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #7

Those folks are not enough people to elect a President. upaloopa Sep 2015 #17

How do you define left wing? DeeDeeNY Sep 2015 #28

When one is that far Right of Center, Bernie would seem to be Left Wing, instead of in tune with -none Sep 2015 #52

The majority of Americans don't even know who Bernie Sanders is let alone what his positions are. upaloopa Sep 2015 #53

the more people get to know him, the more they like him AND his positions virtualobserver Sep 2015 #65

WE HAVE LOTS & LOTS OF TIME LEFT! ChiciB1 Sep 2015 #110

So let's have some more televised Debates so they cna make an informed choice... Tommymac Sep 2015 #131

So if they don't know who is is why assume he is poisnous from the start? Armstead Sep 2015 #157

Actually most do know who Bernie is by now. -none Sep 2015 #160

If only there was a forum, where he could get his issues out there for people to hear.. frylock Sep 2015 #239

They don't need to know what his positions are to hold the same ones. cui bono Sep 2015 #327

Exactly DeeDeeNY Sep 2015 #55

Honestly, in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #32

S/he is on the Bernie hating “other” site that was uncovered yesterday dorkzilla Sep 2015 #40

Oh so that is why you were all so interested murielm99 Sep 2015 #77

You’re clever, very clever...not. dorkzilla Sep 2015 #89

We are the ones who will have the last laugh. murielm99 Sep 2015 #256

You're projecting so much that it wouldn't fit on an IMAX screen. NealK Sep 2015 #261

I think some mean girls wandered in her to waaa about how they don't get respect. They roguevalley Sep 2015 #307

It's not rocket science to make a board viewable to members only. NealK Sep 2015 #323

"USELESS WHITE SUPREMACIST LIBERALS" and "RACISTS" came from HILLARY supporters, NOT Bernie in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #95

I haven't been to the site. murielm99 Sep 2015 #254

Irony meter just broke merrily Sep 2015 #101

So now you can target the DU members who post there who target the DU members who post here.. frylock Sep 2015 #240

Most of the people there were murielm99 Sep 2015 #253

Did people conspire on another forum to alert stalk them? frylock Sep 2015 #259

Of course there is! NealK Sep 2015 #265

that came straight out of your behind. Nice try though. Having a pity party site is your thing, roguevalley Sep 2015 #308

Uh? NealK Sep 2015 #328

You brought this upon yourself and now you reap what you sow. NealK Sep 2015 #247

Playing the victim? murielm99 Sep 2015 #252

So I beat my wife and children? NealK Sep 2015 #258

I never said that. murielm99 Sep 2015 #268

Nice try, better luck next time. NealK Sep 2015 #270

Add spousal abuse to the list of things to associate Sanders supporters with.. frylock Sep 2015 #263

I made a comparison. murielm99 Sep 2015 #269

Yeah, I'm the bully. This time you're projecting so much... NealK Sep 2015 #272

You're comparison equating internet shit talk to spousal abuse was fucking disgusting.. frylock Sep 2015 #273

I stand by what I said, murielm99 Sep 2015 #283

doubling and tripling down.. frylock Sep 2015 #284

murielm99, what a laugh you gave me. You worry about us targeting people over there. roguevalley Sep 2015 #306

We will have the last laugh. murielm99 Sep 2015 #315

Is this a threat? NealK Sep 2015 #326

Yes, I know exactly who it is and I'm glad they have a new stomping ground in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #99

They’ll still buzz around here until we put them all on ignore dorkzilla Sep 2015 #107

Head counts at rallies don't mean shit. It's like you think those people can vote twice or upaloopa Sep 2015 #57

Shoo. truebluegreen Sep 2015 #62

Bernie could have 10,000 people show up in my city Nashville redstateblues Sep 2015 #154

you seem to hate liberals and lefties. what an astonishing thing to say if you are a dem. roguevalley Sep 2015 #309

Whatever helps you sleep at night. frylock Sep 2015 #244

+a million a2liberal Sep 2015 #64

If you are correct, then I don't understand why the polls show her well ahead of Bernie? olegramps Sep 2015 #79

Ignoring reality won't help you. n/t in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #87

That is exactly what I am addressing. Why the disparity? olegramps Sep 2015 #155

Because he's a unknown and you know that. draa Sep 2015 #187

You are not only rude, but also it is evidently you should work on your reading comprehension. olegramps Sep 2015 #236

No. Hillary will never be a safer bet in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #242

BE-CAUSE, MSM Ninnies & Corporatists Are Doing What ChiciB1 Sep 2015 #126

name recognition and the bullshit electability meme a2liberal Sep 2015 #198

Speaking of polls.... Jim Lane Sep 2015 #275

Get back to me after Super Tuesday. Republicans don't vote in most Democratic Primaries. upaloopa Sep 2015 #102

That's not the point a2liberal Sep 2015 #196

I still can't believe Nixon won redstateblues Sep 2015 #159

You should talk to Chuck Todd. Bernie seems to be blindsiding him. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #214

People who attend rallies SheilaT Sep 2015 #186

Don't worry. Kang Colby Sep 2015 #83

YIKES!! n/t ChiciB1 Sep 2015 #130

If Hillary gets the nomination.... Gary 50 Sep 2015 #169

Where can I catch your comedy act? corkhead Sep 2015 #216

Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos. frylock Sep 2015 #245

Our "bubble" grows everyday. Hillary's is shrinking everyday. It can happen. Dustlawyer Sep 2015 #85

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2015 #108

Hey! Welcome to DU! in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #118

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2015 #134

You didn't notice that red states passed increases in minimum wage at the same time-- eridani Sep 2015 #322

I admire Bernie's valuable contribution to the discussion on income oasis Sep 2015 #9

Income inequality is the easy one. Everyone bullshits about that. Bernie talks wealth inequality. merrily Sep 2015 #44

What departure? pangaia Sep 2015 #54

His departure to take up residence in the White House virtualobserver Sep 2015 #68

Looky here, baby. The slaughter has already started. Just ask tens of millions of working Americans jtuck004 Sep 2015 #10

word up frylock Sep 2015 #246

Three words: rateyes Sep 2015 #11

THIS country did no such thing Orrex Sep 2015 #20

THIS country has reverted to the economic rateyes Sep 2015 #23

+1 You nailed it an entire shit load. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #112

FDR also had a supportive Congress. Would Sanders? Orrex Sep 2015 #286

The nation isn't desperate for a change? zeemike Sep 2015 #50

Sanders' supporters want it both ways Orrex Sep 2015 #330

You present it all in terms of political party zeemike Sep 2015 #331

I know that you want to believe that Orrex Sep 2015 #332

"The entire Sanders belief system"? zeemike Sep 2015 #335

You said it, not me. Orrex Sep 2015 #336

That was my observation based on your framing. zeemike Sep 2015 #338

No, that's not all we can hope for. Orrex Sep 2015 #339

You are a rea; bucket full of contradictions. zeemike Sep 2015 #342

This message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Sep 2015 #343

Sanders appeals to the 63%, and Clinton does not eridani Sep 2015 #324

FDR did some remarkable things, but he is also accedited with saving capitalism from itself. olegramps Sep 2015 #75

And in reality that's what Sanders is seeking to do. He is not nearly as red as some people would Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #199

I absolutely agree. He isn't about to blowup the entire economic system. He isn't nuts. olegramps Sep 2015 #237

Sounds like you and I are on the same page, here. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #241

Obviously you dont believe us when we say INdemo Sep 2015 #12

We do believe you. So, stay home. leftofcool Sep 2015 #48

So you would be happier with a republican president.... daleanime Sep 2015 #51

I think that is exactly what this person is saying. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #200

Does feel like that..... daleanime Sep 2015 #312

Would you be happier with a Republican president Orrex Sep 2015 #337

Do you aways answer a question with another question? daleanime Sep 2015 #340

I've stated many times that I will happily vote for Sanders Orrex Sep 2015 #341

Don't think I will have to wory about that INdemo Sep 2015 #334

Wrong and right SmittynMo Sep 2015 #13

The Socialist tag isn't what it used to be Stuckinthebush Sep 2015 #14

It's hip to want a fire department run by the government not contracted out Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2015 #121

Most Hillary supporters have been driven away from DU redstateblues Sep 2015 #163

Truth has a sort of naturally inherent ferocity. You'll need to excuse us for beating them over the Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #202

Most Hillary supporters slinked away after being called out on their bullshit.. frylock Sep 2015 #248

It's not credible that Bernie would agree to the VP slot with SheilaT Sep 2015 #190

K&R! stonecutter357 Sep 2015 #15

I know a republican Cartoonist Sep 2015 #16

I have one Republican friend and he's voting for Bernie. I can't say that he is Nay Sep 2015 #98

Crossover votes Cartoonist Sep 2015 #120

25% of Vermont's Republicans vote for Bernie. merrily Sep 2015 #176

He's absolutely drawing massive crowds and enthusiasm in states across the nation. nt LWolf Sep 2015 #18

Not my reality jopacaco Sep 2015 #19

fact. Kasich (or Bush) vs. Clinton (or Biden) would be competitive wyldwolf Sep 2015 #22

A Vote For Hillary In The Primaries Is A Vote For Trump In The General cantbeserious Sep 2015 #25

ok. wyldwolf Sep 2015 #26

Apt moniker oasis Sep 2015 #233

Jeesh-- don't you get it by now? Fast Walker 52 Sep 2015 #82

^^^^^What you say here^^^^^ Blus4u Sep 2015 #174

That's not what polls say. HooptieWagon Sep 2015 #183

Ever More Bernie Bashing cantbeserious Sep 2015 #24

I can attest handmade34 Sep 2015 #27

Hello, DianeK Sep 2015 #67

The entire US ain't NY or Maryland or the state of any candidate for POTUS either. merrily Sep 2015 #92

There's a first time for everything DFW Sep 2015 #29

The voice of reason DianeK Sep 2015 #71

Plenty of people, maybe most, on here would disagree with you DFW Sep 2015 #291

They said the same thing about FDR and the New Deal. They called him a Bolshevik. leveymg Sep 2015 #30

Big picture and what they are missing. NCTraveler Sep 2015 #31

I think you just flipped the script. You are 180 degrees wrong on the personality thing. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #213

Poor scared little man... 99Forever Sep 2015 #33

I wonder the same thing n/t SmittynMo Sep 2015 #37

I won't because I've read too many of his or her OPs. merrily Sep 2015 #93

Desperation fills the air at Camp Weathervane. 99Forever Sep 2015 #100

If the country hates Sanders so damn much, he won't be the nominee. Non-existent problem solved. merrily Sep 2015 #111

No they are not real, but they play one on DU! MoveIt Sep 2015 #140

You're in for a BIG surprise. gregcrawford Sep 2015 #34

Thanks, Carnac. deutsey Sep 2015 #35

K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RKP5637 Sep 2015 #41

. merrily Sep 2015 #36

Millions upon millions of people in the US are fed up with it all. I can certainly see your RKP5637 Sep 2015 #39

Reality Check: “Working families like mine don't give a damn about Bernie being a socialist"....... global1 Sep 2015 #42

Yep, my thoughts too. As he is seen more by those that might not follow any of this, I think there RKP5637 Sep 2015 #49

Hillary supporters said the same think about Obama because wink wink nudge nudge. alphafemale Sep 2015 #43

This country will NOT elect a black man with a Muslim name! Oh, wait......nt dorkzilla Sep 2015 #45

They won't until they will whatchamacallit Sep 2015 #46

We are socialist The Jungle 1 Sep 2015 #47

If one believes that an underfunded Candidate Sanders will not be the subject of a massive mass Fred Sanders Sep 2015 #58

Isn't it fascinating that posts like this pop up . . . DrBulldog Sep 2015 #60

I think they're trying to assure themselves more than anyone else that Sanders is unelectable.. frylock Sep 2015 #249

I think it will be a problem as well MichMan Sep 2015 #61

I am an independent voter truebluegreen Sep 2015 #78

I feel the word "socialist" has no meaning anymore. asjr Sep 2015 #135

correct - then say goodbye to the supreme court for another generation, the aca , the epa, the cfpb saturnsring Sep 2015 #63

This country will never elect... R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #69

then we are stuck with Clinton ibegurpard Sep 2015 #70

Socialism Viewed Positively by 36% of Americans Gothmog Sep 2015 #72

As they will with Hillary ibegurpard Sep 2015 #81

If Senator Sanders becomes the Democratic nominee for POTUS will you vote or stay home? R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2015 #73

Little Change in Public’s Response to ‘Capitalism,’ ‘Socialism’ Gothmog Sep 2015 #74

Yep, and similar numbers in Gallups poll in June. Bernie is a non Starter. stevenleser Sep 2015 #150

Competition sucks, eh Steve? neverforget Sep 2015 #204

Bernie should have dropped out the moment he started gaining momentum.. frylock Sep 2015 #266

This country has spent the last 50 years demonizing socialism and propping capitalism. RichVRichV Sep 2015 #212

If the Kochs spend $300 million on attack ads using the term socialist the term will be radioactive Gothmog Sep 2015 #218

If the Kochs spend 300 million on attack ads using the term Benghazi the Hillary will be radioactive frylock Sep 2015 #267

Howdy Gowdy has been trying this for months and it has not worked Gothmog Sep 2015 #289

Hillary's favorability and trustworthiness numbers belie that claim. frylock Sep 2015 #290

If the Kochs spen! $300 million on attack ads against socialism it will be a drop in the bucket RichVRichV Sep 2015 #344

you folks just do not realize what a red meat buzz word socialist is..ya just don't get it dembotoz Sep 2015 #76

I agree. I think it's Clinton and Bush. Happyhippychick Sep 2015 #80

The Author is Out of Touch McKim Sep 2015 #86

That Dog won't Hunt Joe Turner Sep 2015 #90

Post removed Post removed Sep 2015 #91

142 posts in 5 years--and THAt was one of them? smh merrily Sep 2015 #114

Operation MoveIt Sep 2015 #147

I would never insinuate anything so tawdry. However, what moves an infrequent poster--in this case merrily Sep 2015 #164

Whereas I think of the technical systems that persist that cookie for years at a time MoveIt Sep 2015 #166

Tsk tsk. merrily Sep 2015 #173

Hypocritical Kang Colby Sep 2015 #188

Right wing meme poster says what? MoveIt Sep 2015 #189

Be quiet. Kang Colby Sep 2015 #191

take your command to me to be quiet MoveIt Sep 2015 #195

Ooh, what a hateful sentiment. Please go away. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2015 #230

They see me trollin'. They be hatin'. frylock Sep 2015 #274

Q: "Why is that?" A: Because it's a bullshit lie demwing Sep 2015 #250

Are you sure you're on the right website? Right-wing memes generally don't fly here. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2015 #228

Yada yada yada yawn... cherokeeprogressive Sep 2015 #94

Another day, another post by Joe McCarthy's ghost. PowerToThePeople Sep 2015 #96

Oooh! Extra credit for violent imagery in the title. elehhhhna Sep 2015 #97

I know, right? Crush, slaugher, etc. LOL! merrily Sep 2015 #103

Corporate lingo. elehhhhna Sep 2015 #105

From Every Person who Predicts fredamae Sep 2015 #104

Just saying is all portlander23 Sep 2015 #106

Absolutely! And I'm sure that's why Debbie Downer is limiting the number of debates. jalan48 Sep 2015 #109

I'm not afraid of the word 'socialist'. nt Stellar Sep 2015 #113

Not many are, or Obama would not have been re-elected. merrily Sep 2015 #115

In fact the opposite Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2015 #116

All I can say is, enjoy President Ted Cruz. Fuddnik Sep 2015 #117

Unrecommended for its departure from reality. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #119

Then that leaves us having to vote moderate Republican... raindaddy Sep 2015 #122

The Author is Out of Touch McKim Sep 2015 #125

everyone! retrowire Sep 2015 #129

I'm on the list! Rose Siding Sep 2015 #177

lol what? retrowire Sep 2015 #180

Let me get this straight. They won't vote for a democratic socialist who loves America, but Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #132

1955 called... 99Forever Sep 2015 #133

The sad Irony of this OP is that it will be lost on those who need to take it in the most stevenleser Sep 2015 #136

how old are you? n/t retrowire Sep 2015 #148

Old enough to understand Gallup and Pew polls and realize what they mean. stevenleser Sep 2015 #152

that it explains it then. retrowire Sep 2015 #165

Empirical Analysis? Armstead Sep 2015 #172

You dont know that INdemo Sep 2015 #161

Except maybe to nominate Clinton Armstead Sep 2015 #168

Nope, Clinton is polling ahead of the GOP candidates despite everything they have stevenleser Sep 2015 #170

The GOP at the moment are a bunch of sorry mufo's Armstead Sep 2015 #175

Hillary has a strong chance. Sanders has no chance. And we know that for sure stevenleser Sep 2015 #276

Maybe the GOP shoould just pack it in too,and hand the crown to Clinton Armstead Sep 2015 #311

And..... Armstead Sep 2015 #313

I miss the unrec button. Scuba Sep 2015 #138

I am a registered Libertarian..A CONSERVATIVE bernmobile2016 Sep 2015 #139

Your anonymous one-off debunks nothing, certainly not a properly conducted national poll stevenleser Sep 2015 #144

Such a shame bernmobile2016 Sep 2015 #171

So a Gallup Poll nearly a year and a half before the general election SheilaT Sep 2015 #193

Yes, it is definitive in terms of how a Socialist like Sanders would fare stevenleser Sep 2015 #279

You do recall that at this point in the 2008 race, SheilaT Sep 2015 #287

FDR was a socialist! Pharaoh Sep 2015 #141

That's exactly right Joe Turner Sep 2015 #229

Pinkos to the Left of me! MoveIt Sep 2015 #142

You can't have a rational discussion here. Just wait until Super Tuesday - Lil Missy Sep 2015 #143

Gonna be a lot of 1000-yard stares over in Camp Clinton after Super Tuesday. frylock Sep 2015 #277

bookmarked Lil Missy Sep 2015 #298

You facilitate the rightward push in this country when you legitimize this hogwash. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #145

add +1 to the "Bernie is unelectable" meme counter. nt antigop Sep 2015 #146

Read my sig. eom MohRokTah Sep 2015 #153

Me too. Ed Suspicious Sep 2015 #217

'Experts' said the same about the black dude. HooptieWagon Sep 2015 #162

Socialism will be great GE platform! redstateblues Sep 2015 #167

Status Quo Corporatism is a winning platform? Armstead Sep 2015 #222

wish he would of created a public owned 'something' so Americans can see some socialism in action Sunlei Sep 2015 #178

Exactly. Well said. Bernie is great but the USA is not ready for him. Persondem Sep 2015 #179

It could well be ready...And the GOP phones will be active no matter who the candidate is Armstead Sep 2015 #221

I hope we get to put your theory to the test in November 2016. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2015 #194

Whew, good thing Sanders is a democratic socialist. nt valerief Sep 2015 #197

As a Hillary supporter I disagree Gman Sep 2015 #201

Then explain FDR. n/t Motown_Johnny Sep 2015 #205

This country will absolutely NOT elect a black man. Obama would be slaughtered. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #206

As I explained to someone else... Scootaloo Sep 2015 #207

thank you for today's restorefreedom Sep 2015 #208

Jesus Christ = jewish socialist = Bernie Sanders Angry Dragon Sep 2015 #210

slaughtered by who? mikehiggins Sep 2015 #211

The liberals are blocking the socialists and blaming it on the conservatives Cheese Sandwich Sep 2015 #215

The paralyzing fear Timidcrats experience, fear of standing up for democratic Zorra Sep 2015 #219

This message was self-deleted by its author postatomic Sep 2015 #223

If Sanders beats Clinton's money, he beats Koch money. frylock Sep 2015 #285

trashing. liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #224

Fear mongering AgingAmerican Sep 2015 #225

Just like it wouldn't elect a black man, too. Waiting For Everyman Sep 2015 #226

Why not? Because you say so? mhatrw Sep 2015 #227

Something to add to the conversation fredamae Sep 2015 #232

Red Baiting silenttigersong Sep 2015 #238

Well this isn't in the least bit condescending at all. frylock Sep 2015 #243

Ever More Bernie Bashing cantbeserious Sep 2015 #251

I can assure you they are worried. 840high Sep 2015 #260

And Worried They Should Be - The Establishment Needs To Go Down cantbeserious Sep 2015 #262

It's going to be a hard fight for the wh gwheezie Sep 2015 #257

And we can't elect a black man either. AtomicKitten Sep 2015 #264

Actually, I think he has a shot at the nomination. Agnosticsherbet Sep 2015 #271

Like Max said JackInGreen Sep 2015 #278

Anyone notice that the OP's author hasn't bothered to defend his argument at all? cheapdate Sep 2015 #280

I agree n/t doc03 Sep 2015 #281

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. AppalachianAmerican Sep 2015 #282

Your fears are duly noted. I will vote for Bernie anyway because I believe your analysis is wrong peacebird Sep 2015 #292

He "wont be the nominee"? Then what are you worried about? Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #293

Because I make a statement and voice an opinion I'm "worried." Good grief, get real. RBInMaine Sep 2015 #295

some people seem to spend an awful lot of time in GD-P trying to convince Sanders supporters that Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #299

There's a new reality a comin', podnuh. nt SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #301

Bernie is an old white male... Dems2002 Sep 2015 #305

100 points for using the word "slaughter" wrt a Jew whose relatives WERE slaughtered! Bonobo Sep 2015 #310

The people who say doing something is "impossible" Aerows Sep 2015 #316

Hey DINO OnlyBernieBurnsBush Sep 2015 #319

I'm glad I don't have your sense of "reality" highprincipleswork Sep 2015 #320

Not buying it AgingAmerican Sep 2015 #321

Yeah, we know. And they won't elect an African-American, John Poet Sep 2015 #333