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34. If you do not understand then do research. I am entitled to my opinion, I am not a teacher.

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Lefties, Meet Your Candidate: Why Bernie Sanders Is The ONLY AUTHENTIC ALTERNATIVE To Hillary Clinton [View all] Segami Apr 2015 OP

"the ONLY authentic alternative?" magical thyme Apr 2015 #1

If you think that Bernie is controlled by "TPTB"... 99Forever Apr 2015 #15

True. Sanders is a kink in the powerworks, so to speak. ananda Apr 2015 #27

no. I think the title sounds like TPTB trying to reframe his entrance magical thyme Apr 2015 #35

It a title, nothing more. 99Forever Apr 2015 #40

this is quite a good article cali Apr 2015 #2

I can only imagine.... Segami Apr 2015 #5

well, we know that many of her supporters here cali Apr 2015 #9

We're in Denial? Gamecock Lefty Apr 2015 #17

I suspect the HRC camp(aign) isn't much concerned about Bernie's entry ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #13

I hope you are surprised because (and I could very well be wrong) I think Bernie has great Hiraeth Apr 2015 #24

The HRC camp(aign) should be HAPPY about this development Jim Lane Apr 2015 #29

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #37

Maybe instead of looking at the 'numbers' they should do what Bernie has always done, sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #42

Yeah, they could ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #44

I doubt Bernie's staff is focused on 'numbers'. I have a feeling they are doing what they have sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #45

Clearly, he is not ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #46

* L0oniX Apr 2015 #60

Just did, thank you! sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #62

This is why I like smaller states going first in the primary process ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2015 #32

+1 He's the only candidate telling the truth about oligarchy. woo me with science Apr 2015 #3

Exactly - he's brave to tackle this. polichick Apr 2015 #10

If he gets beat it won't be because of Hillary. It will be because of the 1% IMO. L0oniX Apr 2015 #52

Works.. sendero Apr 2015 #4

maybe she'll pick him for VP. ileus Apr 2015 #6

I could be wrong but, I think he will turn that down. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #25

So Bernie is going to run a good campaign, he has solid credentials, and may push the party FSogol Apr 2015 #7

He's not the only alternative, LWolf Apr 2015 #8

No kidding - we need to put the primary schedule on the reform list! polichick Apr 2015 #11

And not even with a vote but a poll zeemike Apr 2015 #21

would just love for all primaries to be on the same day! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #39

too early dembotoz Apr 2015 #12

^this^ Hiraeth Apr 2015 #26

"To all the Democrats who think the Iraq war was a disaster: alterfurz Apr 2015 #14

K&R 99Forever Apr 2015 #16

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #18

* L0oniX Apr 2015 #53

How do I join? Enthusiast Apr 2015 #58

subscribe at the link below... L0oniX Apr 2015 #59

Thanks, L0oniX. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #61

Put this into the factor................ turbinetree Apr 2015 #19

Bernie is not... Augiedog Apr 2015 #20

Well said. zeemike Apr 2015 #22

+1 to that. nt raouldukelives Apr 2015 #31

Indeed. hifiguy Apr 2015 #49

Yeah Bernie! Paka Apr 2015 #23

Being far left is not a qualification to me for the office of presidency not more than the Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #28

Examples? n/t ieoeja Apr 2015 #33

If you do not understand then do research. I am entitled to my opinion, I am not a teacher. Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #34

So you make an accusation that you refuse to defend. ieoeja Apr 2015 #36

Results... Major Nikon Apr 2015 #38

Wow ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #41

#3 got it right JI7 Apr 2015 #51

No, I'm happy that I have the opportunity to choose between Sanders and O'Malley. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #30

Regardless of the labels put on him, he needs a stylist LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #43

Bernie is perfect the way he is. Excellent on the issues, honest, strong, unafraid to state sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #47

Hollywood politicians are sooo yesterday. Zorra Apr 2015 #48

I'm not talking about him going Hollwood LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #55

'Optics matter'! Lol! Only if you don't care about ISSUES! Bering is about issues. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #63

You're right. My mistake. LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #64

A shallow suggestion, assuming Americans are stupid. Bush, lol, now there's a guy who sabrina 1 May 2015 #65

Quick: Who was the last untelgenic person to be elected president? LordGlenconner May 2015 #66

George Bush?? Wasn't very telegenic imo. He lied and cheated his way into the WH. sabrina 1 May 2015 #67

The public needs more blow-dried politians! I think it's in the constitution or something. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #50

Blow dried? LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #56

I'm not voting for his hair. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #57

He's not appearing on The Voice or Dancing with the Farts. L0oniX Apr 2015 #54

Hilliary is Hair Metal. Bernie is Nirvana. ZX86 May 2015 #68