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steve2470

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66. my points

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 06:44 PM

Apr 2015

1- God bless Bernie, he would be a great President. I love the guy.
2- Everyone should vote for who they want, in the primaries and in the general! I sure will.
3- I'm not going to debate this whole Hillary vs. Bernie vs. Jeb vs. et al thing.
4- I'm not convinced he can get elected. The socialism label is going to be a tough thing to explain and sell.
5- If Bernie wins the general election, everyone has my encouragement to rub this post in my face.
6- May the best male or female Democrat win!

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In what parallel universe does a Jewish, self-described Socialist who [View all] PCIntern Apr 2015 OP

I suppose people might compare his history and stance on the issues el_bryanto Apr 2015 #1

Well you're right about that... PCIntern Apr 2015 #3

...and even then ... toss-up between a paid vacation at home and a desk job for a while. libdem4life Apr 2015 #20

The economic situation exploded under Jimmy Carter JonLP24 Apr 2015 #149

We don't stop black males from getting shot Ken Burch Apr 2015 #155

SOME people might do so; elleng Apr 2015 #9

They might....but what will you say if they decide noo....Hillary is? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #28

Well I'll say "Looks like I'm voting for Hillary in the General Election." el_bryanto Apr 2015 #41

Good....that means YOU are a Democrat...unlike some around here... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #44

Well what i would do is gloat and insult those who aren't excited about Hillary Clinton el_bryanto Apr 2015 #47

they were never on my side...thats the point! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #49

Nods - perhaps they would rather be on the people's side el_bryanto Apr 2015 #53

and perhaps they weren't that either... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #55

Lots of people vote for Republicans - i live in a state that just relected Rick Scott el_bryanto Apr 2015 #71

And that proves what? Apparently Republicans think he is on the side of the people... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #78

Yes, but you're a paranoid who believes EVERYONE is a secret troll. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #119

Did I call you one? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #120

You didn't specifically call me a troll, but yes, you've questioned my allegiance to the party. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #121

Yes....and??? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #122

No, I'm voting for Ted Cruz in 8 different states. Write that down in your little narc book. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #126

I'm not...but only to spite the likes of you. :) n/t Chan790 May 2015 #171

It's alright... Chan790 May 2015 #170

who the hell died and made you choie Apr 2015 #134

Yeah and the Billboard music awards gave mimi85 May 2015 #169

Thats the deal with me madokie Apr 2015 #118

In the generals? Yeah.... Good luck with that. n/t Adrahil Apr 2015 #150

oh you done it now.... steve2470 Apr 2015 #2

Told the truth...? PCIntern Apr 2015 #6

the truth? it's an opinion cali Apr 2015 #21

+1 His running will help the country & Hillary if she's smart. Populism is rising, for good reason. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #139

my points steve2470 Apr 2015 #66

Is there someone keeping count of how many times someone mentions Bernie being djean111 Apr 2015 #4

I'm Jewish and I'm gonna tell you PCIntern Apr 2015 #10

I'm Jewish; I couldn't give a fuck what the ethnicity/religion is of the individual I'm voting for. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #79

I'm Jewish and remember the huge excitement when Lieberman karynnj Apr 2015 #164

The part where PCIntern's family sat shiva for lost Dems is probably a big clue... Hekate Apr 2015 #15

I'M Jewish, and I mention it 'often' because I think it's relevant elleng Apr 2015 #23

elleng: PCIntern Apr 2015 #27

Not at all raising it for this place alone, elleng Apr 2015 #37

I never "got" the whole Jewish thing. (regarding some non-Jewish people) BlueJazz Apr 2015 #84

I'm with you, it IS weird. elleng Apr 2015 #88

I don't have a problem with your being Jewish............. leftofcool Apr 2015 #102

No problems. elleng Apr 2015 #104

Not bad for Manny at all MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #59

Well, Manny, I'm glad I've avoided that cave! elleng Apr 2015 #62

Or describes him as "Socialist" instead of a "Democratic Socialist", while failing winter is coming Apr 2015 #67

+ 10,000 very relevant point. One of my concerns as well. nt okaawhatever Apr 2015 #86

I didn't actually know he's Jewish. Doesn't matter to me. Adrahil Apr 2015 #151

I've searched your post for some kind of point, and couldn't find one. [n/t] Maedhros Apr 2015 #5

then you better keep looking... nt PCIntern Apr 2015 #14

Nah, better to just put you on ignore. Maedhros Apr 2015 #16

Please do that... PCIntern Apr 2015 #30

lol. my, aren't you an issue oriented voter cali Apr 2015 #7

My...aren't you principled... PCIntern Apr 2015 #22

There are actually several different socialist parties. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #112

+1 appalachiablue Apr 2015 #136

I actually like that post you made cali... Adrahil Apr 2015 #153

Well said. My fears too. The 1972 Presidential election was my first one able to vote. I was a livetohike Apr 2015 #8

Ex-actly. nt PCIntern Apr 2015 #11

Note also 1939 Apr 2015 #165

Good point. I'll have to read that book. Hippies are still derided. livetohike Apr 2015 #168

I know. I *am* a Socialist, and I think people are vastly overestimating his appeal. Starry Messenger Apr 2015 #12

Very well said! n/t Adrahil Apr 2015 #152

That's what they told Harry Truman and Paul Wellstone, too. hifiguy Apr 2015 #13

Ummmmm...... PCIntern Apr 2015 #17

A question: You like his positions. Are you against him entering the primary? At least those ideas jwirr Apr 2015 #50

Truman was Jewish? Wellstone didn't die in a small plane crash? Hekate Apr 2015 #18

Hekate: PCIntern Apr 2015 #25

Wellstone was Jewish. :) hifiguy Apr 2015 #29

There's only so many character spaces in a subject line. Oy vey Hekate Apr 2015 #39

Truman was pushing Civil Rights legislation way before it was politically safe to do so JonLP24 Apr 2015 #156

Yep and as a Democrat Aerows Apr 2015 #35

Damn tootin'!! hifiguy Apr 2015 #36

Absolutely, my friend! Aerows Apr 2015 #38

In the universe where Bernie's candidacy is not all and only about Secretary Clinton. Zorra Apr 2015 #19

+1 cali Apr 2015 #26

... Zorra Apr 2015 #34

+1 Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #68

But you don't UNDERSTAND 1!11!!! It's all about Hilary!!!1 Dragonfli Apr 2015 #130

I think we are already chronicling the rapid rise of fascism in this country rurallib Apr 2015 #24

+1. Country is very, very far right. Worst in 100+ years. My parents & grands were appalachiablue Apr 2015 #135

this is such a failed alert. what is it about? not that i necessarily agree with you, but still. seabeyond Apr 2015 #137

k&r... spanone Apr 2015 #31

Anywhere they choose to run Aerows Apr 2015 #32

Same universe where a biracial liberal junior senator whose father was from Kenya does Scootaloo Apr 2015 #33

+1 peacebird Apr 2015 #43

Oh...it's YOU! PCIntern Apr 2015 #45

Well played. hifiguy Apr 2015 #46

+10000000 woo me with science Apr 2015 #48

I see you have a fan club here, Scooty... PCIntern Apr 2015 #54

I don't think they're fans of me, per se Scootaloo Apr 2015 #70

You're gonna love his stance on Israel, Scooter... PCIntern Apr 2015 #96

I already know it. Scootaloo Apr 2015 #98

Oh yeah…he called you and told you all about the PCIntern Apr 2015 #100

Bernie's positions regarding israel aren't secret, dude Scootaloo Apr 2015 #101

Please provide details -- beyond that he said out Netanyahu's address karynnj Apr 2015 #166

What Scootaloo said Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #58

Bernie is running Aerows Apr 2015 #107

And whose name rhymes with "Osama" Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #123

+1 appalachiablue Apr 2015 #138

you left out "socialist, muslin" magical thyme Apr 2015 #147

I'll be voting for Bernie in the primary here in Philadelphia. GoneOffShore Apr 2015 #40

Shorter: A vote for the poorly groomed socialist Jew is a vote for Hitler. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #42

"There you go again." PCIntern Apr 2015 #51

If he's unelectable, then why are you worried about the trivial few of us who will vote for him? lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #63

LOL exactly Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #81

The lesser of 2 evils have produced nothing but Status Quo Candidates in both parties Joe Turner Apr 2015 #52

Yeah...Bush v Gore reprise, right? PCIntern Apr 2015 #56

In what parallel universe does America elect a black guy president? Comrade Grumpy Apr 2015 #57

Against Sara Palin.... PCIntern Apr 2015 #61

He beat the "Inevitable" Hillary as well. nt tridim Apr 2015 #157

I would love to see a Jewish President in my lifetime Gothmog Apr 2015 #60

I'm with you 100%. PCIntern Apr 2015 #65

I will go there nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #64

I know this nadin... PCIntern Apr 2015 #69

I am one of his fans nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #72

I'll give him my vote, Nadin Aerows Apr 2015 #108

I will vote, I am reserving who I will vote for nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #110

Is someone upset? 99Forever Apr 2015 #73

Funny, I didn't know that he had won the primary n2doc Apr 2015 #74

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is always a great idea. ucrdem Apr 2015 #75

Oh, please ... Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #76

That parallel universe called DU. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #77

+1 nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #95

But I should add ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #113

yep I totally agree on all counts! nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #129

It's not only parallel, but nonpareil in that regard... n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #114

Got it. We shouldn't back Bernie because he is a Commie Jew with bad hygiene. Thanks. Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #80

Hey at least he is trying. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #82

Electability is made evident through the course of the campaign BainsBane Apr 2015 #83

I'll be willing to take a chance on a parallel universe with Bernie ratther than Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #85

Funny how you act so pro-Jewish until a Jewish man needs your support to run for president LittleBlue Apr 2015 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #93

Nailed it Jesus Malverde Apr 2015 #124

I don't make the connection of Sanders in the primary to General Election defeat Renew Deal Apr 2015 #89

c'mon, tell us: how does a primary challenge hurt the invincible HRC? cali Apr 2015 #90

You sound so cheerful. Jamastiene Apr 2015 #91

They have been saying Bernie can't win since the 90's Mnpaul Apr 2015 #92

I only know one thing... I'm casting five votes for Bernie in the CA primary. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #94

In the universe I wish to live in. LWolf Apr 2015 #97

Well said, LWolf!! smokey nj Apr 2015 #127

interesting opinions here tiredtoo Apr 2015 #99

…and well that you should PCIntern Apr 2015 #103

Talk about a total non-issue.. We've never had a jewish president, also never had a female president GummyBearz Apr 2015 #105

McCarthyist antisemite PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #106

Yep..nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2015 #125

Trying, really trying to give a fuck about your post . . . trying, so close . . . hatrack Apr 2015 #109

If you're in a universe in which George W Bush was president for 8 years, Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #111

Wow! I mean, are you wiggying out over Bernie? WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #115

Get onboard with Hillary because of Sanders' hair and your prior hippie experience? DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #116

Perhaps someone should define, "socialst" for the crowd in a way all will understand. Stuart G Apr 2015 #117

. Purveyor Apr 2015 #128

In my universe Autumn Apr 2015 #131

I get it, no one would elect a Jew or a black guy or a woman. Dragonfli Apr 2015 #132

God... I Do Love Satire. WillyT Apr 2015 #133

and another person goes on my ignore list. Thanks for playing the blame game. I'm done liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #140

A long haired Jewish socialist? jberryhill Apr 2015 #141

I'm sure this seems like insight to people hopped up on gas. LeftyMom Apr 2015 #142

Here we go again with the "stay home on election night" crap. Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #143

Hair on fire strawman OP AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #144

Anything is possible. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #145

Well said. But about the hair... Adrahil Apr 2015 #154

Always entertaining. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #146

Oh jesus, it is different place now JonLP24 Apr 2015 #148

Well, this is a "Christian Nation", I suppose. No Jews allowed. (nt) stone space Apr 2015 #158

I'm copying/pasting this from another thread where it was also relevant: Orrex Apr 2015 #159

Lame. Scuba Apr 2015 #160

I'm enjoying the fuck out of this thread. OilemFirchen Apr 2015 #161

You are ignoring that IF Sanders got the nomination, many things would have had to happen karynnj Apr 2015 #162

I've been saying this for years.. sendero Apr 2015 #163

In what parallel universe does a primary challenge throw an election to Republicans? Orsino Apr 2015 #167

This message was self-deleted by its author hughee99 May 2015 #172