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43. Where does the poster say anything....

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Tue Dec 29, 2015, 03:44 PM

Dec 2015

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Attacking Bernie for seeking Conscientious Objector status may be the most laughable smear yet [View all] cali Dec 2015 OP

Agreed. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #1

And is that less principled than the "bone spur" medical deferment that Trump got to avoid service? cascadiance Dec 2015 #10

Bush Sr. used his influence to keep jr out of Nam and the man who went in his place died there. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #15

Who "attacked" him? Hortensis Dec 2015 #33

Where does the poster say anything.... daleanime Dec 2015 #43

Anybody else? Who "attacked" him? Hortensis Dec 2015 #50

It's called "Google" and "research" jkbRN Dec 2015 #58

These are discussions of his background, JkbRN. Hortensis Dec 2015 #71

Calling Bernie a draft dodger is "discussion of his background"? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #162

Even If True liberalmike27 Dec 2015 #226

That's it exactly. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #234

An op-ed accusing Bernie of draft dodging was posted in this forum. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #61

A post. Well, burn, DU, burn. Hortensis Dec 2015 #208

No, several posts engaging in vile right wing tactics. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #210

The usual vague accusations that others are Hortensis Dec 2015 #247

So you can get my post hidden? Not a chance. Nice try, though. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #250

FWIW, I never alert on anything. Goodbye. Hortensis Dec 2015 #254

we can't say names, but one said this AM that Sanders wasn't a CO but a "draft dodger" n/t zazen Dec 2015 #108

That wasn't nice and almost certainly was not Hortensis Dec 2015 #219

Don't forget warmonger cheney Ernesto Dec 2015 #251

Chicken hawks, they love war as long as they don't have to go. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #252

Bill Clinton deferred. not a smart move here. Hillary didn't join and bill shirked. Bernie faced it roguevalley Dec 2015 #124

Two types of people the right wing has declared war against fasttense Dec 2015 #116

And women, they are still waging war on reproductive rights. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #163

And the proletariat in general. - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #192

OK, you're right the RepubliCONS have declared war on people fasttense Dec 2015 #255

Agreed. nt LWolf Dec 2015 #2

The obvious answer Runningdawg Dec 2015 #3

It's sad. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #4

Here's the rub. Why this hurts Bernie even though it shouldn't onenote Dec 2015 #18

thanks for sharing restorefreedom Dec 2015 #21

I think that is right onenote Dec 2015 #42

its not really a primary issue i agree restorefreedom Dec 2015 #80

Electability is a legitimate concern for primary voters. eom reACTIONary Dec 2015 #142

Which is why I feel good about voting for Sanders and wish everyone would do so. cui bono Dec 2015 #150

Especially given current events , ... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #248

I completely disagree with that. Hillary is the one who will lose in the general. cui bono Dec 2015 #253

I think your personal opinions and... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #256

The problem is that these "rules" tell people how they should think... cascadiance Dec 2015 #22

I certainly agree that Bernie's seeking CO status BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #37

This says it the best... Paka Dec 2015 #115

Don't forget the illustrious Dan Quayle in your roster that shall live in infamy. Daniel Ellsbeg KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #194

Thanks for the addition. BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #201

Keep this in mind however SandersDem Dec 2015 #91

he voted for the afghan war, didn't he? stupidicus Dec 2015 #105

Sanders record in office shows he is not a pacifist .he rarely goes after Clinton JI7 Dec 2015 #121

Don't worry..... daleanime Dec 2015 #5

Lame attacks R-US at Camp Clinton. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #6

I wonder why the OP couldn't be specific about such "attacks". Perhaps because they haven't.... George II Dec 2015 #29

Are you accusing cali of lying? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #31

That is the person who was bragging about trying to get Cali's posts hidden HoneychildMooseMoss Dec 2015 #51

Yep, and if cali posts a link it will be alerted on as a callout. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #54

Right here on the front page of GDP and not for the first time cali Dec 2015 #41

Thank you, 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #44

I don't think anyone has seen it. As a matter of fact, when talking to and corresponding to.... George II Dec 2015 #88

This AM, a regular pro-Clinton poster said Sanders wasn't a CO but a "draft dodger" (i.e, criminal) zazen Dec 2015 #109

I see one single OP from back on September 1. None before and none since. George II Dec 2015 #46

Look. It's a thread with over 100 responses at the top of the page. cali Dec 2015 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #92

Just stop already. cui bono Dec 2015 #151

aww, how cute. cali Dec 2015 #164

Good for you for not falling into the trap. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #174

Thank you. H2O Man Dec 2015 #231

Your attempts to get my posts hidden has been noted by many cali Dec 2015 #62

"missing links" H2O Man Dec 2015 #232

Yes they did, stick a sock in it. davidpdx Dec 2015 #155

People here have used the term draft dodger to call out Republicans. iandhr Dec 2015 #7

There is a difference HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #13

Agreed iandhr Dec 2015 #19

What some call being devil's advocate others might call... um... cui bono Dec 2015 #152

Some are even implying he tried to avoid being drafted by going to a kibbutz in Israel. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #171

As someone who obtained a CO, i have no problem with those that found other ways to avoid service onenote Dec 2015 #48

Spot on. eom BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #53

Mitt Romney satisfies the conditions spelled out in your last sentence. There are KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #195

Bill Clinton used an amazing & lengthy series of connections. Divernan Dec 2015 #118

And I say more power to him. onenote Dec 2015 #227

But NO war-making power to his faux hero wife. Divernan Dec 2015 #228

We are quick to point out hypocracy of anyone that is a war hawk but failed to go themeslves. rhett o rick Dec 2015 #113

Perfect answer! H2O Man Dec 2015 #233

but Clinton's a Devil Dog! that little Canuck can't compare! MisterP Dec 2015 #8

I admire him for it. And, as a draft counselor, during the VN war I advised people to do the same. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #9

Incredibly lame. Something I would (and do) expect from Republicans, but not Democrats. Scuba Dec 2015 #11

I actually find it strangely encouraging. winter is coming Dec 2015 #12

60 is about right. Juicy_Bellows Dec 2015 #25

that's also why they're red-baiting: 1. Clinton's from the Kirkpatrick/Scoop Jackson wing of the MisterP Dec 2015 #27

The fact is that the "Clinton campaign" hasn't made any such attacks. George II Dec 2015 #30

And no one said it did, my dear friend. Clinton fans on DU have cali Dec 2015 #166

Has the Clinton campaign said anything about Bernie's status during Vietnam? Cali_Democrat Dec 2015 #66

Reading any of your posts on this artislife Dec 2015 #125

That's your answer? Good grief. Hekate Dec 2015 #131

A Clinton supporter on DU did davidpdx Dec 2015 #156

When the Clinton camp attacks Bernie it almost always feels like a Republican attack. nt stillwaiting Dec 2015 #14

It shows how many "ex" Republicans, tax-objectors, and all around Rightwingers nest here. nt Romulox Dec 2015 #16

I see a lot of accusations in this thread that the Clinton camp has attacked Sanders on this. BlueCheese Dec 2015 #17

It's just red meat thrown out there to see the feeding frenzy on this non-existent "attack". George II Dec 2015 #32

Exactly, just the typical dramatic efforts to take things out R B Garr Dec 2015 #148

Except you claimed Bernie didn't run for president sooner because of his "draft dodger status": beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #154

Except you're just using that as an excuse to avoid R B Garr Dec 2015 #193

I have no idea. Now where's the evidence backing up your bizarre allegation? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #196

Give your reasons why Bernie didn't run for President R B Garr Dec 2015 #197

I said I don't know. Now back up your bizarre theory. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #198

Now confusion. Typical. Just yesterday.you were R B Garr Dec 2015 #203

No others are also confused by your claim, why can't you back it up? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #204

You and 'others" can answer your own questions. R B Garr Dec 2015 #209

Actually the burden of proof is on the conspiracy theorist. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #211

Bernie's record isn't a conspiracy. You post about it R B Garr Dec 2015 #212

Glad to see you're admitting you made up the theory. Now you can move on. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #214

Glad to see you're not saying Bernie's record is R B Garr Dec 2015 #216

BERNIE DIDNT RUN FOR PREZ BEFORE CUZ HE'S A DRAFT DODGER! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #217

Bernie has a record. A Vietnam Vet in Iowa R B Garr Dec 2015 #218

I'm talking about your bizarre theory, the veterans I know don't have a problem with COs. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #220

Haha, cartoons and sidestepping into the main purpose, R B Garr Dec 2015 #224

Beatles songs? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #229

You declaring yourself the winner is the logical fallacy. R B Garr Dec 2015 #235

You failed to back up your claim so yes, you lost the debate. It's not a difficult concept. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #236

You have failed to answer the following: R B Garr Dec 2015 #237

Um because of his...how did you put it..."draft dodger status"? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #238

Explain why Bernie didn't run for President in the R B Garr Dec 2015 #240

More logic fail and word salad. What does this mean?: beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #241

Ah, the word salad straw man again. R B Garr Dec 2015 #242

Straw man? I don't think that word means what you think it means. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #243

You do realize you are basically talking to yourself. R B Garr Dec 2015 #244

It is performance art, I knew it! No one could be that logic challenged. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #245

Ah, recycling in the 'ol "logic" ditty again. R B Garr Dec 2015 #246

Two article were posted by the same person davidpdx Dec 2015 #157

Says who? Several Hillary supporters accused Bernie of being a draft dodger. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #158

It really is hilarious isn't it... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #20

Breaking News!!! Hillary and Bill are in a trial separation. A Simple Game Dec 2015 #83

This is fucking laughable. blackspade Dec 2015 #23

Is this even a fricking thing? deutsey Dec 2015 #24

Shit, Bush actively avoided actually serving in the war. lark Dec 2015 #26

Where and when has anyone attacked Sanders for being a CO? George II Dec 2015 #28

I don't think that anyone is really BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #47

Sure it is poutrage davidpdx Dec 2015 #159

Thanks, David. I love frustrating those who are trying to get me banned. cali Dec 2015 #167

Thanks for finally posting some links. eom BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #199

Again with the laughable mischaracterizations. R B Garr Dec 2015 #34

Lol. Your mind reading skills seriously suck. cali Dec 2015 #60

Dear? Is that how you convince yourself of your R B Garr Dec 2015 #111

Do invest in a dictionary. cali Dec 2015 #168

Invest in one yourself. Look up phony baloney because R B Garr Jan 2016 #257

My question is and has been... NCTraveler Dec 2015 #35

Look at who is stirring shit.... davidpdx Dec 2015 #160

The Des Moines Register... NCTraveler Dec 2015 #165

Goodman? Wait, didn't you rec a thread linking to racist tea party website progressivestoday? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #170

Complete deflection on your part, as usual. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #172

You were discussing articles from questionable sources, weren't you? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #173

If that's your thing. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #175

If you brought it up how is it my thing? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #176

I get it. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #177

No you don't, obviously. I never said any of that. Here, let me help you: beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #179

I get it. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #182

What are you on about now? Why the continued deflection? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #183

Awesome. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #184

I don't follow celebrities but I'm sure it's as important as the Kardashians' endorsement. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #186

Yes, I really like the endorsement. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #187

More deflection, well I guess that's my answer. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #188

You have yet to bring up a campaign issue here. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #189

Important campaign issues like your ops about pot smoking hippies in Vermont and draft dodgers? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #190

The dirty fucking hippies were right. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #191

Sanders has always been a man of Peace, for me that is a huge positive for a President. Sunlei Dec 2015 #36

K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #38

THe more Bernie grows in this race, the greater and more diabolical the attacks will be. Ferd Berfel Dec 2015 #39

Um, there's no there there. nt ucrdem Dec 2015 #40

You can't really tell much difference between hillarians and republicans any more Doctor_J Dec 2015 #45

Wow. Just wow. eom BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #49

Absolutely. bvar22 Dec 2015 #94

Thanks. I posted a pic version of this last night. yours is more up to date. It explains, as Doctor_J Dec 2015 #98

I may have stolen your post. bvar22 Dec 2015 #100

The alert brigade tried again. hobbit709 Dec 2015 #180

Juror #6 is a real piece of work. He or she needs to bone up on his or her spelling, KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #200

That's a very damning list. Not good for the non wealthy SammyWinstonJack Dec 2015 #146

Yeah jkbRN Dec 2015 #52

Can someone point out such attack? RandySF Dec 2015 #55

Right on the front page of GDP. cali Dec 2015 #57

An unfortunate column from the Register along with a question RandySF Dec 2015 #65

Oh please. Don't be disingenuous cali Dec 2015 #69

Yep davidpdx Dec 2015 #161

I would not attack him for it, but the right wing would treestar Dec 2015 #59

What possible purpose did the Vietnam War serve anyway? Like Iraq and Afghanistan, Vietnam Enthusiast Dec 2015 #63

Well it did lead to some great music, fiction and poetry. I suppose KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #68

I'm not seeing this. Can you please provide a link to the KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #64

it's right on the front page here. cali Dec 2015 #73

Sorry, I'm just not seeing it on the Home Page or KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #103

It's in this forum and has Vietnam in the title. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #106

K&R. Duval Dec 2015 #67

I agree Nonhlanhla Dec 2015 #70

He hasn't adequately explained why he has changed his mind on being a Conscientious Objector Freddie Stubbs Dec 2015 #72

I'm not sure we can assume... thesquanderer Dec 2015 #74

When it's a Hillary supporter doing it you have to wonder what they're thinking. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #75

15 month in country Vietnam Vet here madokie Dec 2015 #76

While I deeply respect the sacrifices of those who emigrated or received CO status (and alternative KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #205

Vs people who, comparatively, exhibit vanishingly little conscience. Not even a contest. n/t jtuck004 Dec 2015 #77

i'm glad i haven't seen this tishaLA Dec 2015 #78

And Hillary has no say... MellowDem Dec 2015 #79

Mope. No sexism in the Bernie Brigade. RandySF Dec 2015 #81

Im sorry you have to resort to personal smears... MellowDem Dec 2015 #85

No, it's just plain sexist RandySF Dec 2015 #86

Hmm, I think your comment is sexist... MellowDem Dec 2015 #87

Women in the US can finally fight in combat. ismnotwasm Dec 2015 #95

You call me sir? What's with the sexism bro? MellowDem Dec 2015 #140

I've seen people singing about "old white men" catnhatnh Dec 2015 #123

LOL, once again, many Bernie fans LOVE Warren. Think really hard about that! LOL. nt Logical Dec 2015 #134

Ugh. She sure as hell does have a say. cali Dec 2015 #93

It wasn't a privilege; it was a restriction. sarge43 Dec 2015 #181

I'm not angry at Hillary... MellowDem Dec 2015 #221

So is attacking Hillary for being a woman during the war RandySF Dec 2015 #82

Hillary was a woman during the war? wendylaroux Dec 2015 #127

Warrior for Peace shadowmayor Dec 2015 #84

What a lot people don't get sarge43 Dec 2015 #206

+Infinity! - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #207

As a Vietnam combat vet, I respect conscientous objectors more daybranch Dec 2015 #89

For boomers,especially males who faced conscription Vietnam was a big deal HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #90

'pointless pissing matches' - with all due respect to your otherwise fine post, I don't KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #215

Speaking from the US perspective it was a pointless proxy war, re liberation... HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #249

In what alternate universe did that occur. Skidmore Dec 2015 #96

Geesh. Do you even bother to read a thread before you post? LInks to the relevant posts and KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #222

This is the first time I have revisited this thread since yesterday. Skidmore Dec 2015 #225

HRC's supporters should show the grace that Kerry did in 1992 when he defended her husband's Vietnam karynnj Dec 2015 #97

Bernie Is Too Old For Vietnam DallasNE Dec 2015 #99

maybe Hillary will stick up for him, like he did for her re benghazi Doctor_J Dec 2015 #101

well, they're competing for most contemptible and baseless or hypocritical smear stupidicus Dec 2015 #102

2 things: VN was a huge moral mistake and Bernie isnt a chicken hawk........... ErikJ Dec 2015 #104

The hypocrisy is expanding faster than the universe. nt valerief Dec 2015 #107

....seeing if it sticks.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #110

Exactly, and it's nonsensical on top of that. R B Garr Dec 2015 #112

Total dpatbrown Dec 2015 #114

No serious Hillary supporter is taking this line of attack Tarc Dec 2015 #117

Not unlike the attacks Bernie's supporters have mounted about the Clinton "scandals" from the '90s baldguy Dec 2015 #119

Here we go again... chervilant Dec 2015 #149

Where do you think the idea that the Clintons are corrupt & untrustworthy comes from? baldguy Dec 2015 #153

The Swarm seems to be getting desperate. backscatter712 Dec 2015 #120

Desparate for sure, this is a most uneducated and disgusting thread ever on DU! ViseGrip Dec 2015 #133

At least he had the balls to stand for something. He could have gotten multiple silvershadow Dec 2015 #122

Silly SilverShadow, don't you know that Cheney merely had 'othe priorities'? Hope KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #223

Oh that's right. Thanks for jogging my memory. I forgot the elite have the luxury of silvershadow Dec 2015 #239

It is just stupid. emulatorloo Dec 2015 #126

Bernie is the most qualified Charmingshmuck Dec 2015 #128

welcome Doctor_J Dec 2015 #138

you wanna talk about the issues? azureblue Dec 2015 #129

Who the hell from the Clinton campaign ever said that? Or who here? What a ridiculous .... Hekate Dec 2015 #130

The best excuse for not serving in the military? Tom Delay keithbvadu2 Dec 2015 #132

Being a Conscientious Objector during Vietnam just makes me like him more Stargleamer Dec 2015 #135

it's silly season Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #136

He committed the offense of being a CO, and dammit, people here will make him ANSWER for it! Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #137

I don't have a problem with it gwheezie Dec 2015 #139

As a former Marine, I have the utmost respect for Bernie and have no qualms Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #141

Who was the Last President who was a Veteran? gordyfl Dec 2015 #143

Bush wasn't suspended from the Guard sarge43 Dec 2015 #169

The hypocrisy is absolutely astonishing. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #144

At least Bernie Sanders didn't make up a lie about it. bl968 Dec 2015 #145

They never, ever talk about policy AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #147

I was drafted and was sent to Vietnam. I don't care what others did to avoid the war. upaloopa Dec 2015 #178

A smear? Did he or did he not request CO status? If Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #185

*IF* Bernie were too be the nominee, the GOP would pursue this ... NurseJackie Dec 2015 #202

K&R NCTraveler Dec 2015 #213

Definitely recommended. H2O Man Dec 2015 #230

The problem is, he has since voted for military actions Recursion Jan 2016 #258