2016 Postmortem

MADem

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12. There are records of that visit--they just haven't been distributed to a wide audience, yet.

Tue Mar 8, 2016, 12:37 PM

Mar 2016

http://fusion.net/story/265585/bernie-sanders-nicaragua-letters-foreign-policy/

I'll bet there's video, somewhere, too.

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When will Bernie release the transcripts from his 1988 Soviet Union 'honeymoon?' [View all] Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 OP

desperate n/t PaulaFarrell Mar 2016 #1

Desperate red-baiting at that. deutsey Mar 2016 #14

Rush Limbaugh used to call DU a communist site FreakinDJ Mar 2016 #31

It's not red baiting if it is true Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #61

What's "true"? deutsey Mar 2016 #66

It's true that he has a history of saying nice things about communism, even going as far as Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #67

Yes, it's so nefarious and sinister- to think he had a Soviet flag in his office notadmblnd Mar 2016 #87

Well when you can't discuss issues you resort to GOP tactics. Sen. McCarthy would be proud of DU. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #62

Joe McCarthy Lied On the Road Mar 2016 #78

ZOMGWTFBBQ??? COMMIE FLAG-GATE!!! PRECIOUS BODILY FLUIDS!!! beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #93

...And he drove a Lada! A suspicious scientific achievement in itself! Eleanors38 Mar 2016 #106

Oh, brother! He was visiting Burlington's SISTER CITY. flor-de-jasmim Mar 2016 #2

So, they figured out a way for the taxpayers to foot the bill for their honeymoon? Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #9

Yikes! I never thought of it that way. You're correct. NurseJackie Mar 2016 #22

If his expenses were treated separately, what's the difference? TheBlackAdder Mar 2016 #69

Oh, indeed. onyourleft Mar 2016 #71

Not as thrifty as the Clintons. They managed to save $150,000,000 and yet live quite well. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #103

How pathetic! B Calm Mar 2016 #3

Who knows, Joe? mmonk Mar 2016 #4

Yeah, I don't care about that. His trip to Nicaragua, however.... Adrahil Mar 2016 #5

Yeah should work really well like this one and all of Hilary's misfires to date. I mean after all, Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #11

Sure. Whatever. Adrahil Mar 2016 #15

If he can't beat Hillay, why would anyone thing that he can win the General Election? Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #27

Wow! a comment right out of 2008! How original. Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #29

Obama was actually leading with pledged delegates after Super Tuesday in 2008 Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #38

If he doesn't beat Hillary, he won't have the *chance* to win the general, so it's academic. thesquanderer Mar 2016 #65

There are records of that visit--they just haven't been distributed to a wide audience, yet. MADem Mar 2016 #12

Your point? Doremus Mar 2016 #75

My point? This is my point. MADem Mar 2016 #94

Oh ok. Doremus Mar 2016 #95

I read the whole thing, What bothers you so much about it? Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #112

Why do you think "I" am bothered? MADem Mar 2016 #114

You seem awfully concerned about it. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #115

You're the one bumping a thread that has been dormant afaic for the last 2 weeks. MADem Mar 2016 #116

Well, then I guess that's a wrap. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #117

It's all so sordid. NOT! notadmblnd Mar 2016 #89

You can hear him talk about it here: (It's only 24 minutes & far more informative than a soundbite) Luminous Animal Mar 2016 #98

He does have a prediliction 6chars Mar 2016 #102

Did you have a problem in 2004 that John Kerry had been even more prominent against the Contras? karynnj Mar 2016 #110

Did you see the part.... Adrahil Mar 2016 #111

Not much of one compared to Hillarys Boaty McBoatload of skeletons. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #113

You want the juicy honeymoon stuff? NowSam Mar 2016 #6

I'm pretty sure hand size is coming up next Kittycat Mar 2016 #83

Just sad. Jbradshaw120 Mar 2016 #7

It's a safe bet that this OP is one that's mean to poke-fun at the absurd anti-Hillary posts. NurseJackie Mar 2016 #23

Except Sec. Clinton's Jbradshaw120 Mar 2016 #33

Life is full of disappointments. Her answer is "no". NurseJackie Mar 2016 #36

Unfortunately I'm certain Jbradshaw120 Mar 2016 #41

She's much smarter than you're giving her credit for. NurseJackie Mar 2016 #42

Really I hope for? Jbradshaw120 Mar 2016 #44

Well, okay. Best of luck and much success to you in the future. NurseJackie Mar 2016 #46

Indeed! Jbradshaw120 Mar 2016 #47

Will Hillary release transcripts of her meetings with Middle Eastern Dictators? WDIM Mar 2016 #8

I have those transcripts KingFlorez Mar 2016 #10

Joe McCarthy just called, from his grave, to say "Well done!" n/t 99th_Monkey Mar 2016 #13

Joe McCarthy, is that you speaking from the Beyond? Merryland Mar 2016 #16

Getting desperate, are we? vintx Mar 2016 #17

Good bye Freddie, perhaps you'd feel more at home on anoter site. nt thereismore Mar 2016 #18

Meh...not your best effort alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #19

lol UglyGreed Mar 2016 #20

OMG you guys Bernie is totally going to change the national anthem Mufaddal Mar 2016 #58

Well I believe Bernie UglyGreed Mar 2016 #74

You're right. It was all in the works years ago notadmblnd Mar 2016 #90

lol Mufaddal Mar 2016 #91

Did this gem come to you in a dream? AgingAmerican Mar 2016 #21

Did Hillary ask for them?? dana_b Mar 2016 #24

Please serve up your nonsense with a side of deep desperation yourpaljoey Mar 2016 #25

What The fuck is this desmiller Mar 2016 #26

Goodbye, Freddie. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #28

I'm concerned that Hillary Clinton would appoint regulators from Wall St Eric J in MN Mar 2016 #30

Serious question: Is this a joke? DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #32

Red-bait harder Mufaddal Mar 2016 #34

I thought Joe McCarthy had died years ago. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2016 #35

This then being the official 'lowest common denominator" post of the primary season to date. LanternWaste Mar 2016 #37

Uhh... this: NurseJackie Mar 2016 #51

Laughed.... thought I'd cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #39

Really? lmbradford Mar 2016 #40

Oh no! I found a "communist" in my cereal this morning. Lint Head Mar 2016 #43

If There Were A Place To Vote Here On DU For... ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #45

I actually thought it might be posted by a Sanders supporter democrattotheend Mar 2016 #60

It is the only explanation. kracer20 Mar 2016 #80

Oh my! It must be red-baiting desperation time! imagine2015 Mar 2016 #48

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #49

The stupid, it burns! hedgehog Mar 2016 #50

Red baiting? Seriously? Kelvin Mace Mar 2016 #52

Silliness. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #53

I think one of Hillary's "digital outreach strategists" just went rogue CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #54

Just the transcripts of any speeches which he gave Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #55

What speeches does someone give on a honeymoon? CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #57

Remember when Republicans attacked Bill for his trip to Russia? Oilwellian Mar 2016 #56

Heck, Ronald Reagan went to the USSR the same year Bernie did Art_from_Ark Mar 2016 #82

He was just there to collect his paycheck from the Kremlin and get further instructions. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #59

Leaked Excerpt: Motown_Johnny Mar 2016 #63

lol AtomicKitten Mar 2016 #64

When Bill Clinton releases his from his trip to the Soviet Union Armstead Mar 2016 #68

As soon as Hillary releases hers from her trip to China with Chelsea and Bill pinebox Mar 2016 #70

Red Baiting Is So Passé Impedimentus Mar 2016 #72

redbaiting was LAST month, don't you get the emails? restorefreedom Mar 2016 #73

Transcripts from someone's honeymoon? How pervy is that! merrily Mar 2016 #76

Something like this tazkcmo Mar 2016 #77

A new low, even for a Hillary supporter. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #79

rofl! nt m-lekktor Mar 2016 #81

Bloomberg - that well-known Soviet propaganda mouthpiece - published this report last year Depaysement Mar 2016 #84

That was a good, informative article. bklyncowgirl Mar 2016 #107

Thanks for the heads up as to the next Clinton/Republican meme aintitfunny Mar 2016 #85

When it's Snowden, it's "he's stuck in a Russian purgatory!!1!!!" Arazi Mar 2016 #86

It was NOT his honeymoon. Why does the Hillary camp always streeeetch a story? Bernie's comments: jillan Mar 2016 #88

"Meet Me At The Book Burning!" Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #92

Adjusted for inflation how much was Bernie paid in 2016 $ to speak? Omaha Steve Mar 2016 #96

Redbaiting? heck, this is pure voyeurism: you want TRANSCRIPTS from NEWLYWEDS MisterP Mar 2016 #97

Excerpt from the Recordings: "OY! Wifey, Come here my little Gefilte fish of Love...!" Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #99

LMAO! beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #100

lol, stop. You're beating yourself up. /nt Marr Mar 2016 #101

I would LOVE to visit Russia. bvar22 Mar 2016 #104

Transcript excerpt: "Darling, let us make mad, Marxist love beneath the Moscow Moon!" Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #105

Lol! I laugh at this desperate attack by news media etc... lovuian Mar 2016 #108

Nuts. And here I just recently got rid of the terrorists under the bed. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2016 #109