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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: AARP: We did not authorize the Sanders campaign to use our logo in their campaign mailing [View all]That gif!
I think it's my favourite, ever.
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AARP: We did not authorize the Sanders campaign to use our logo in their campaign mailing [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2016
OP
Using a private unsecure server to hold national security secrets certainly is.
Fawke Em
Jan 2016
#9
Yes, although the Sanders campaign should apologize for it, post-haste.
winter is coming
Jan 2016
#16
I am doubtful it exists. Even if it was, it was probably done fully within the bounds of law.
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#139
National jugular politics...not so much. At worst, he doesn't have control of his quickly
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#65
If he wins the nomination he'll be tossed into the deep end of national politics.
pnwmom
Jan 2016
#79
Dearie, we have a Long Way to go...JFK said we could go to the moon and they laughed at him.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#81
How can that be...it's a career-maker or breaker here. Pearls and Fainting Couches. LOL
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#126
I agree that if a request was sent to the Bernie camp to not use those logos, then use should stop.
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#159
Fair use allows for usage of logos in circumstances where it's being used to identify a citation.
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#162
But the LCV logo was NOT Being used to identify a citation, so it wasn't fair use.
pnwmom
Jan 2016
#163
Bernie-so-pure is not above dirty politics, no matter what his fervent believers believe. n/t
pnwmom
Jan 2016
#166
"That has SINCE been classified." It wasn't classified at the time it was received.
pnwmom
Jan 2016
#165
So you're just going to ignore the second half of my post like it never happened?
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#183
What part of that e-mail is a rumor? That e-mail is straight from the state department.
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#189
There is virtually no case in which removing a header would be necessary to send a document...
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#194
Because there's no way Obama would be seen as objective. That should be more than obvious.
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#198
I'm not familiar with Vince Foster... but I know a false equivelence when I see one.
Bubzer
Jan 2016
#197
Overreact much? Criminal? Get a grip. But it hasn't been a good week, I'll agree on that.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#66
Good point - I guess for some campaigns what's good for the goose is NOT good for the gander!
George II
Jan 2016
#107
AARP May Not "Directly" Endorse Candidates hOwever They Do Play A Sheister Game...
CorporatistNation
Jan 2016
#118
And you know this with whose crystal ball? I just saw him at a press meeting...he's
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#67
Oh, FFS, you're probably one of them who base their vote on what people on this board say.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#124
I'm responding to Sanders lack of ethics in theses campaign issues...he shows no leadership
Sheepshank
Jan 2016
#143
Well, at least he didn't call you guys Commies...I mean, that's got to count for something.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#144
I want a president of the United States of America be aware of his/HER surroundings
Iliyah
Jan 2016
#184
Oh I see. This is your way of ignoring the unethical behavior of the Bernie camp.
DanTex
Jan 2016
#172
Yeah, it's wrong. Kind of like using music for a political candidate not approved by the artist.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#3
Well, the artists resent it (don't know who LCV is) and it does speak to millions of listeners.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#40
Yes, but that's a personal thing, this is a campaign being dishonest about the
synergie
Jan 2016
#43
and a few million fans...but I sure wish he hadn't done that. My personal opinion, and I know
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#53
Unauthorized use of AARP logo--AARP Statement in Response to Sanders Mailing
riversedge
Jan 2016
#13
What a sweet and caring reply...put your glasses on...couldn't get past that one.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#74
Do you find these developments as disturbing and distressing as I do?/nt
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2016
#54
The AARP that doesn't want single payer b/c they make money from getting their members to buy
Skwmom
Jan 2016
#42
what does that have to do with the illegal use of their brand by Bernie? n/t
Sheepshank
Jan 2016
#51
So if the AARP is so evil, why did Sanders use their logo on the campaign mailer? nt
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2016
#64
Right? These juvenile attacks by Sanders supporters on everyone who doesn't grovel before Bernie
stevenleser
Jan 2016
#73
Right? These juvenile attacks by Hillary supporters on everyone who doesn't grovel before her
HERVEPA
Jan 2016
#157
Well now we have a stand off. Hillary is a Liar and Sanders is a Logo Grabber Cheat.
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#45
Thanks for posting this. This is important for people to know. AARP does NOT endorse. n/t
pnwmom
Jan 2016
#47
Well, then by all means, don't return it. Or are you just looking at a facsimile for your
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#137
Okay. That's it. That's the fuckup by a staffer that means he has to drop out now.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jan 2016
#103
Well, if they access other candidates' voter data co-opting AARP's logo is small potatoes.
George II
Jan 2016
#104
Where is Bernie using the AARP logo? I see him speaking at a social security rally.
jillan
Jan 2016
#171
The link to facebook? All I see is Bernie speaking at a aarp rally discussing social security.
jillan
Jan 2016
#187
We appreciate all the encouraging words and will be sure to vote for your candidate. thankyou gnite
jeepers
Jan 2016
#199
The AARP serves as insurance company shills -- so of course they back Hillary
nichomachus
Jan 2016
#213