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VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
24. Is that what you would say Bernie Sanders is doing?
Wed Apr 2, 2014, 11:42 AM
Apr 2014

"We have made progress...and we MUST defend it" April 1, 2014 Bernie Sanders...

but, but, I have heard some say there is no difference between the two parties? If your OP does not lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #1
The OP does show such a difference. riqster Apr 2014 #4
They have their "principles" to keep them warm at night.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #5
Yup. While some of their fellow citizens freeze and starve. riqster Apr 2014 #7
Why, why, why? Glitterati Apr 2014 #8
I am taking a slam at SOME of them...not all... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #9
No, you're not Glitterati Apr 2014 #10
I explained myself...I don't owe you jacksh*t VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #13
You're exactly right, and I don't owe you jackshit either Glitterati Apr 2014 #15
Then GOOOOO! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #17
I've got a problem with what you do to this community Glitterati Apr 2014 #22
So you are the "Deciderer" of DU now? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #29
Why, no. Glitterati Apr 2014 #36
I have only alerted on this board that I recall twice.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #40
Right......and I should believe you why? Glitterati Apr 2014 #48
Look in the mirror AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #47
Irony is thick Glitterati Apr 2014 #50
I do know he's a BIG Freakin' Hypocrite.. Cha Apr 2014 #184
"He" is a she Glitterati Apr 2014 #194
Nailed it. beerandjesus Apr 2014 #21
So you disagree with Bernie Sanders too? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #33
You're not defending a damned thing. Glitterati Apr 2014 #38
+1 Marr Apr 2014 #216
Hm, just perused Bernie's site... beerandjesus Apr 2014 #39
I am giving the exact quote by Bernie Sanders yesterday.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #44
YEAH! You FINALLY GET IT! Glitterati Apr 2014 #53
I have been supporting DEMOCRATS all along....I am not one that has Bashed VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #54
ROFL, still lost in the wilderness, I see Glitterati Apr 2014 #55
I see you ran out of "pithy" remarks... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #57
I'm just laughing at your attempt to do exactly what Bernie Sanders said NOT to do Glitterati Apr 2014 #60
I gave the EXACT quote....are you denying that he said it? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #70
Wow. Just. Lost. Glitterati Apr 2014 #74
We MUST defend the progress that has been made.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #136
You're always supportive of some Democratic *politicians*. Marr Apr 2014 #217
No I AM the Rank and File....I support the Democrats...you don't hear me say.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #246
Well, so are we. Marr Apr 2014 #248
then it is NOT ABOUT you.....who is this WE you are defending? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #251
You've referred to 'people who bash Democrats' several times now. Marr Apr 2014 #252
Nice attempt at turning this around. beerandjesus Apr 2014 #56
I bashed some DU'ers.....not Democrats... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #59
ROFL Glitterati Apr 2014 #61
Still nothing from you? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #65
What part of Glitterati Apr 2014 #71
then WHY do you keep responding? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #80
Context. Glitterati Apr 2014 #96
Perhaps you should use the Internet before you post... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #117
LOL, I see you still don't understand the word "We" Glitterati Apr 2014 #120
I understand it more than you can spell Hypocritical.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #123
Awwww, poor thing. Glitterati Apr 2014 #124
Said the person that couldn't spell.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #129
Thread topic: The Supreme Court Glitterati Apr 2014 #132
This is Democratic Underground and YOU are not President of it... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #134
I'm certain the OP appreciates Glitterati Apr 2014 #135
I made a statement and YOU commented on it....and continue to VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #138
ROFL Glitterati Apr 2014 #140
NO it is EXACTLY what this thread is about.....regardless of your trolling otherwise... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #143
Yawn, more logic fail Glitterati Apr 2014 #157
Just because you don't understand....doesn't mean it is illogical... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #159
If the post is nothing how can it be HangOnKids Apr 2014 #78
I don't feel slammed at all. Walk away Apr 2014 #202
That is EXACTLY what they want.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #241
Hopefully, they are so few in number (in the real world)... Walk away Apr 2014 #249
Yeah...I think here is where that happens.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #250
Yes AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #14
God help the rest of us if we don't win the Midterms.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #16
Principles be damned! AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #19
take your precious priniciples and stick them.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #23
Those with no principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #43
So you are NOT voting in the midterms? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #46
lol AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #49
^^^^ This message brought to you by... beerandjesus Apr 2014 #25
AMEN! n/t Glitterati Apr 2014 #30
Uh this message is actually brought to you by Bernie Sanders... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #51
You mean the ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #146
+1 riqster Apr 2014 #197
No one is going to agree with all of our principles treestar Apr 2014 #31
Awoman treestar! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #52
Perfectly stated, Treestar. riqster Apr 2014 #58
Completely agree! beerandjesus Apr 2014 #64
Neither am I..... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #81
Jesus Christ. beerandjesus Apr 2014 #83
Kumbaya NOW....as expected... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #85
So I suggest that we might be on the same side, and you attack yet again? beerandjesus Apr 2014 #95
Bwahahahahaha! Glitterati Apr 2014 #98
Sounds good, but send 'em to Staples so Mitt Romney gets some of the profits! beerandjesus Apr 2014 #102
Hmmm, no Staples locally Glitterati Apr 2014 #104
Vanilla's gotten quiet.... beerandjesus Apr 2014 #110
Can't be! Glitterati Apr 2014 #122
Uh people sleep sometimes.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #240
Yeah I AM a piece of work....are you working to defend our progress or NOT? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #118
Well, I'm not accusing Democrats of working for the Republicans... beerandjesus Apr 2014 #126
then it wasn't ABOUT you.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #127
Heads up, Vanilla. Glitterati Apr 2014 #128
Heads up Glitterati...Democrats decide on Supreme Court Justices...... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #130
Just FYI, this thread has nothing to do with Health Care Glitterati Apr 2014 #131
FYI I was defending the upcoming Midterms and WHY supporting Democrats is important VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #133
So sad. Glitterati Apr 2014 #141
Here is the thread title... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #144
No need for that AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #168
ROFL, I know Glitterati Apr 2014 #183
How quickly your demand went from "vote for Dems" to "don't ever criticize Dems". Marr Apr 2014 #223
SCOTUS Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #149
Shhhh. Never link cause and effect. riqster Apr 2014 #158
So we should have no principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #167
Yes, that's what I said Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #170
Or at least.... AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #171
Hey, at this point it's your story Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #172
I'd say that expediency is far less a fantasy... riqster Apr 2014 #198
Who's not voting? beerandjesus Apr 2014 #205
The Waffle Poster by their own admission. riqster Apr 2014 #207
The republicans have corrupt principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #210
No, the Repubs win because they consistently GOTV. riqster Apr 2014 #214
Republicans win because they stick to their core beliefs AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #219
Denying basic mathematics is fooling one's self. riqster Apr 2014 #224
Your line of thinking AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #229
Data does not back up your hypothesis. riqster Apr 2014 #230
When we actually believe in something AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #231
If we are so feckless and unprincipled, how did we win 2008 and 2012? riqster Apr 2014 #232
Tell me how AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #233
Nice dodge. riqster Apr 2014 #236
Many people here do AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #237
It isn't either/or. One feeds the other, in a virtuous cycle. riqster Apr 2014 #238
Without principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #243
What makes you think we all have leftynyc Apr 2014 #193
I'm not talking about personal principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #211
Everyone has their own issues leftynyc Apr 2014 #234
I'm talking about traditional Democratic principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #235
Issues like what? leftynyc Apr 2014 #239
Economic issues AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #242
I'm sorry I disagree with you on this leftynyc Apr 2014 #247
Yet people still fall for it... AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #253
Fall for what? leftynyc Apr 2014 #254
And, DARE to put them over personality! n/t Glitterati Apr 2014 #18
Is that what you would say Bernie Sanders is doing? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #24
I think you misunderstood Bernie Sanders Glitterati Apr 2014 #28
NO I did NOT misunderstand Bernie Sanders...exact quote.. VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #35
What part of WE don't you understand? Glitterati Apr 2014 #42
I told those DU'rs who are denying that the Affordable Care Act is progress VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #77
Care to cite where anyone on this board says they despise Obama? HangOnKids Apr 2014 #91
I can think of a poster or two who seem to despise Democrats. beerandjesus Apr 2014 #105
Indeed excellent point HangOnKids Apr 2014 #107
No, here's what I know Glitterati Apr 2014 #93
BINGO HangOnKids Apr 2014 #97
Anyone who says... AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #63
Oh yeah right.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #67
Do you have any interests AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #208
I have interest in ACTUALLY making progress...not just dreaming about it.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #244
Did Bernie Sanders give up his principles to say that, Progressive dog Apr 2014 #204
Thank you....I am not the most eloquent....I am more of the brutally honest type! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #245
Bernie has principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #45
AND his principles say Support President Obama and the Affordable Care Act.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #62
What do YOURS say? AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #66
I have supported President Obama AND the Affordable Care Act VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #68
And how does short sightedness AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #72
then YOU were not who it was directed at.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #82
Perfect example Glitterati Apr 2014 #100
I will repeat AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #109
Voting against Repubes is not short-term thinking. riqster Apr 2014 #199
Quaking in fear of your own basic principles AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #209
Fear of principles? No. Awareness of consequences, yes. riqster Apr 2014 #212
Ever wonder how Republicans win elections? AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #213
See my post 214. riqster Apr 2014 #221
See post #219 AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #222
Yes lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #6
"Naderesque fuckwits". Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #112
Awesome graphic. riqster Apr 2014 #113
Awesome sense of history. beerandjesus Apr 2014 #121
S'truth. riqster Apr 2014 #137
Oh, the irony. beerandjesus Apr 2014 #160
Mathematically, it IS a winner-take-all contest, but is rarely sporting these days. riqster Apr 2014 #161
Skinner's excellent post on today's vote and the partisan breakdown: riqster Apr 2014 #2
Yep. k&r. nt. sufrommich Apr 2014 #3
This is a good reason why Democrats needs to vote, run candidates Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #11
K&R wandy Apr 2014 #12
voting should be kpete Apr 2014 #20
Give voters a tax deduction. That will do it. riqster Apr 2014 #125
Oh but it's just so hard! treestar Apr 2014 #26
Mmmrmph? Whaddjasay? riqster Apr 2014 #139
Hey, genius, Le Taz Hot Apr 2014 #27
He might be preaching to the choir, but non-choir members will see this too. FSogol Apr 2014 #34
How I wish that I were. riqster Apr 2014 #37
What State do you live in? What results did you get last midterms? Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #69
We have one DU'er that thinks nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #76
Yes, that is one example. Sad. riqster Apr 2014 #88
We elected nothing but Democrats and broke turn out records in 2010 here. Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #94
But that is because of the zealots here nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #101
"As a reporter I cannot belong to any party." zappaman Apr 2014 #145
Waffles, its the reality. Watching the RW constantly make gains while listening to the various Katashi_itto Apr 2014 #169
For God's sake! zappaman Apr 2014 #173
I do understand but the zealots nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #174
If we show up and vote dem, we will win. riqster Apr 2014 #176
Not guaranteed, and the zealots here are now actually depresing the vote nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #179
Thus my GOTV posts. riqster Apr 2014 #181
You are well intentioned but your friends are depressing democratic voters nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #182
Which friends? riqster Apr 2014 #189
Anybody basing their vote on something sufrommich Apr 2014 #196
Or someone who can't take responsibility for their own choices. riqster Apr 2014 #200
Don't blame others for your choices. riqster Apr 2014 #177
Maybe 3 or 4 compared to the tens of thousands Le Taz Hot Apr 2014 #99
Your question is specious, and thus not answerable. riqster Apr 2014 #108
I don't know anyone on this board who is a Le Taz Hot Apr 2014 #148
Once again, "3 or 4" is an invention on your part. riqster Apr 2014 #152
I said that's all I've seen. Le Taz Hot Apr 2014 #153
You presume to define "useful"? riqster Apr 2014 #162
K & R. n/t FSogol Apr 2014 #32
Well, five reasons anyway. Brigid Apr 2014 #41
I'd say all nine, both sides of the coin. riqster Apr 2014 #73
The actual historical fact about Scalia.. TRoN33 Apr 2014 #75
Interesting! riqster Apr 2014 #79
Also underlines the vast stupidity of the 'moderates' who called themselves 'Reagan Democrats' Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #87
Indeed. riqster Apr 2014 #89
But but but iandhr Apr 2014 #84
Yep. Principles are reasons for action, not actions in themselves riqster Apr 2014 #90
GOTV 2014 and Beyond! MineralMan Apr 2014 #86
Damn skippy! riqster Apr 2014 #92
Oooh, is American Idol on? progressoid Apr 2014 #103
Well, not many people are trying to suppress THOSE voters. riqster Apr 2014 #114
Supress the Idol voters? There would be blood in the streets if that happened. progressoid Apr 2014 #155
Sad but true. riqster Apr 2014 #156
Sad if true. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #164
Meh, they're all alike no difference between Dems and GOP who cares doesn't make any difference calimary Apr 2014 #106
Oh how true. riqster Apr 2014 #111
A link to EarlG's awesome pic: riqster Apr 2014 #115
I voted so much, that they changed my district They_Live Apr 2014 #116
Gerrymandering sure as hell doesn't help, that is for sure. riqster Apr 2014 #119
There is NO difference between the parties, so I am told. Dawson Leery Apr 2014 #142
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. riqster Apr 2014 #150
*********** KICK. REC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **************** nt MADem Apr 2014 #147
A lot of people voted in 2000, it didn't matter Corruption Inc Apr 2014 #151
Wrong. Sorry, but you are not correct. riqster Apr 2014 #154
Yet you still have many on this board who say there is no difference between the R & Ds. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #163
Ah yes, the Naderoids. riqster Apr 2014 #165
Naderoids? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #166
Thanks. riqster Apr 2014 #175
And then there is the Black Caucus that had ZERO nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #186
I don't see how calling for GOTV is suppressing the vote. riqster Apr 2014 #191
You are calling people names nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #220
Blaming a GOTV advocate for voter suppression is ludicrous. riqster Apr 2014 #226
I am pointing out that calling people names will have the nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #228
DING DING DING... WINNER! beerandjesus Apr 2014 #206
Great minds, riq.. Cha Apr 2014 #178
Yeah, I linked to them upthread. riqster Apr 2014 #180
No worries.. good on you.. great minds! :) Cha Apr 2014 #185
Back atcha, Cha! riqster Apr 2014 #192
KICK! Cha Apr 2014 #195
Since $$$ = speech, the Kochs have A LOT MORE speech than any of us combined. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #187
And Supreme inJustice Roberts has the George W. Bush sh!t-eating smirk down cold. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #188
Q: what is the only tangible thing ever to have come out of Roberts' mouth? riqster Apr 2014 #190
OUR asses? Iggo Apr 2014 #201
Yeah, that was an imperfect pronoun choice on my part. riqster Apr 2014 #203
I love that passion, keep it up!!! Rex Apr 2014 #215
Glad you like it. riqster Apr 2014 #218
That's okay, let them...we are going to TROUNCE the GOP! Rex Apr 2014 #225
Hear, hear! riqster Apr 2014 #227
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