2016 Postmortem

Octafish

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94. Not as dishonest as your post.

Mon May 2, 2016, 11:31 AM

May 2016

Guy's entire adult life has been lived in service of humanity and the advance of civilization.

Contrast that with working for Walmart to bust unions and go global.

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Bernie is being deliberately dishonest with his supporters ... [View all] salinsky May 2016 OP

Yep, he's a fraud and a snake oil salesman. Lil Missy May 2016 #1

Fraud is exactly right ... salinsky May 2016 #2

Oh, come on. So he's not the saint SOME of his supporters Hortensis May 2016 #36

This claim is supported by the experts Renew Deal May 2016 #28

I just said it myself, Renew. Who among us Hortensis May 2016 #42

Good point Renew Deal May 2016 #48

Look, you can call Hillary a mass-murderer, but don't call Bernie a snake-oil salesman. Dem2 May 2016 #71

Yes I can. Lil Missy May 2016 #111

Yes, but the juries will find "snake oil salesman" to be more offensive than "murderer" Dem2 May 2016 #114

Now it is clear madaboutharry May 2016 #3

But remember, it's everyone else's fault for not seeing his genius, not his fault for being... IamMab May 2016 #15

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #83

Bernie is the #1 Most Popular Senator and Mitch McConnell is #50. Zen Democrat May 2016 #90

yet he can muster only one senate endorsement DrDan May 2016 #95

The last I checked, the Senate and the rest of Congress were less popular than syphilis. w4rma May 2016 #140

that is how people feel about the senate, not how the senators individually feel DrDan May 2016 #141

My point: Congressfolks aren't generally doing what folks want. Bernie is doing what folks want. w4rma May 2016 #143

I understand your point (but do not necessarily agree) - but that has nothing to do DrDan May 2016 #144

This is ridiculous gollygee May 2016 #4

No, Bernie is well aware of how this process works ... salinsky May 2016 #19

You employ some of the classic antisemitic tropes when attacking Bernie, and that's been Bluenorthwest May 2016 #20

That is really hilarious ... salinsky May 2016 #22

+1 mountain grammy May 2016 #37

I've been Jewish my entire life leftynyc May 2016 #50

No, it is anti-old man with repetitive hand gestures CajunBlazer May 2016 #52

There was nothing antisemitic stated. LiberalFighter May 2016 #103

You get anti-semitism from that post? You need some help The Second Stone May 2016 #119

Well that's a bunch of bullshit right there anigbrowl May 2016 #126

For what purpose? What is it you think he wants the money for? Are you saying he Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #101

I'm not making that allegation ... salinsky May 2016 #105

His family members earn salaries from campaign funds, so it's being funneled to synergie May 2016 #136

Even fivethirtyeight Says It's Possible pmorlan1 May 2016 #152

You left off the sarcasm tag. TheCowsCameHome May 2016 #5

Every time I see a thread like this Kelvin Mace May 2016 #6

Why? Explain if you do not believe it's true fun n serious May 2016 #10

The bills are coming due ... salinsky May 2016 #11

Says a poster who has been here one month and has this on display: Bluenorthwest May 2016 #18

Weaver and Devine aren't gonna pay themselves ... salinsky May 2016 #26

The trope 'in it for the $$' is classicly antisemitic and that fact is ironcially highlighed by the Bluenorthwest May 2016 #55

Alert!! Alert!!! salinsky May 2016 #69

It is anti-Semitic only because Bernie is Jewish treestar May 2016 #134

Stick to the issue rather than going after the poster treestar May 2016 #135

I did Duckhunter935 May 2016 #70

Yet you think you deserve respect? Renew Deal May 2016 #31

Well, I am questioning her politics with my sig Kelvin Mace May 2016 #99

So true Duckhunter935 May 2016 #68

OMG! Thatcher? These boobs should write-in the Corpse of Ronald Reagan! Zen Democrat May 2016 #91

Many feel the same way about you. n/t Lil Missy May 2016 #112

Certainly your privilege Kelvin Mace May 2016 #117

I haven't looked at the exact numbers DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #7

That could happen this week if almost all of the remaining supers jump on board. Renew Deal May 2016 #33

He lied about Hillary's support of all of the trade bills, the one trade bill she voted no Thinkingabout May 2016 #8

"He lied about Hillary's support of all of the trade bills ..." Source please. Scuba May 2016 #49

There is nothing dishonest in what he said. aikoaiko May 2016 #9

I hope his newly adopted Dem colleagues roundly chastise him, when he slinks back into the Senate. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #12

They should do much more than that ... nt salinsky May 2016 #13

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #17

deliberately dishonest: Bluenorthwest May 2016 #14

I'm curious if you watched the entire funeral coverage that this was cut from. R B Garr May 2016 #21

I watched to the end bahrbearian May 2016 #39

Snort! Scuba May 2016 #51

Then I threw up a little. bahrbearian May 2016 #60

Yeah, but that smackdown made it all worthwhile. Scuba May 2016 #62

lol, do you think Bernie would spit on former associates or contacts in the Senate R B Garr May 2016 #110

That's footage from after the funeral, not during the funeral. I'm curious as to why you Bluenorthwest May 2016 #64

Exactly. Thank you! Silver_Witch May 2016 #77

I figured you would have this outpouring of name calling and nastiness. R B Garr May 2016 #104

It was obvious from the get go that she meant Alzheimers and simply ... salinsky May 2016 #125

+1 mountain grammy May 2016 #82

I'd trash this, Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #16

Yawn... cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #23

Agreed he knows it's dishonest since he has been asked about why he denigrated the super R B Garr May 2016 #24

What part of fighting until the end don't you understand? Jester Messiah May 2016 #25

Losing and then claiming you're winning has nothing to do with the party. R B Garr May 2016 #27

I am a supporter... Silver_Witch May 2016 #75

What I said is that it's a gimmick. Losing an election and then claiming you are winning R B Garr May 2016 #106

I posted and will re-post... Silver_Witch May 2016 #138

O.K., the end in June is different than going to a convention in July just to be contrary. R B Garr May 2016 #145

You are complaining about something that has not happened. Silver_Witch May 2016 #146

FFS, Sanders himself was on my TeeVee saying he was going to the convention. R B Garr May 2016 #156

Exactly Bangbangdem May 2016 #107

I think the OP is just rude... Silver_Witch May 2016 #137

I agree Bangbangdem May 2016 #159

He could've taken this to the convention with dignity ... salinsky May 2016 #29

Difficult to watch? TheCowsCameHome May 2016 #32

What an interesting perspective. n/t Jester Messiah May 2016 #46

Dignity like saying the nominee might get assassinated? (nt) jeff47 May 2016 #73

Wow Amaril May 2016 #118

I am disappointed .... salinsky May 2016 #122

What he is doing is not fighting the good fight Demsrule86 May 2016 #57

Then why did he join it if he wants to destroy it? WhiteTara May 2016 #92

I want Sanders to stay in & take us ALL through the entire process of our primary. Sunlei May 2016 #30

If his supporters come to realize that they are being lied to ... salinsky May 2016 #53

Neither of them have "lied" to anyone. Our one vote is the only democracy America has, let the proce Sunlei May 2016 #76

Bernie is claiming that all the delegates count for the denominator but ... salinsky May 2016 #100

We'll work through it during the convention, after every State-all Ds have cast their primary vote. Sunlei May 2016 #108

Hey he can stay in through California Demsrule86 May 2016 #59

There will be no open Democratic convention Gothmog May 2016 #34

He's not wrong about the numbers, but he's batcrap crazy to think any Supers will pick him. CrowCityDem May 2016 #35

Unlike Mrs. Clinton, who claims she is against the TPP Doctor_J May 2016 #38

"I'm a progressive who likes to get things done" Iraq, Honduras, Syria,Libya... bahrbearian May 2016 #47

We came, we saw, he died." Kittycat May 2016 #80

Tad and Jeff make more $$. nt LexVegas May 2016 #40

YOU with this again? Triana May 2016 #41

Salinsky, we've known that Bernie is a long-shot from the get-go. That hasn't dampened ... Scuba May 2016 #43

Has he ever been to a Democratic Convention? He acts like he doesn't know how things work. livetohike May 2016 #44

"Do they have bouncers.."? Cha May 2016 #87

Unbelievable thread here mountain grammy May 2016 #45

That's what is so craven and callous about this ... salinsky May 2016 #66

We all know how this process works mountain grammy May 2016 #79

You are the one who clearly doesn't know what is happening here. You will see soon enough. JudyM May 2016 #130

I Guess 538 Is Using Magic Math Too pmorlan1 May 2016 #153

I agree completely Demsrule86 May 2016 #54

Maybe he should just run up a big debt CanadaexPat May 2016 #56

Transparency angrychair May 2016 #58

NO it appears Demsrule86 May 2016 #61

Ok angrychair May 2016 #78

Thank you David Brock.... AlaskaDave May 2016 #63

Why do you care if Bernie.....is "milking his supporters". Silver_Witch May 2016 #65

Because it's craven and callous ... salinsky May 2016 #67

You are the real shame here my friend! Silver_Witch May 2016 #81

Son, the only thing TM99 May 2016 #113

Thanks for assigning to me motives, but that dog won't hunt ... salinsky May 2016 #121

Y'all dismiss TM99 May 2016 #123

None of them care, that is not the point or intent or motive. Disruption. Chaos. That is the intent. seabeyond May 2016 #72

Oh cut it out lol silenttigersong May 2016 #74

Just when you think Hillarians can't act like bigger jerks... 99Forever May 2016 #84

How is what Bernie is doing any different from what Al From and the Clinton's did in the 80's? Beowulf May 2016 #85

Your being dishonest. The more delegates he accrues, the stronger his message @ the convention riderinthestorm May 2016 #86

He is saying it will be a contested convention ... salinsky May 2016 #97

"deliberately dishonest" - once more, the inequities of one candidate Betty Karlson May 2016 #88

A Hillary supporter calling out dishonesty? pinebox May 2016 #89

yes, he's clearly THE WORST PERSON EVER! Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #93

Not as dishonest as your post. Octafish May 2016 #94

Math is not dishonest ... salinsky May 2016 #98

Narrow view of reality. JudyM May 2016 #131

I welcome your hate. Hell Hath No Fury May 2016 #96

I have come to realize that Bernie just likes to hear himself talk tonyt53 May 2016 #102

"Super delegates are included in the total delegates needed by design. " rock May 2016 #109

His fundraising has been cut in HALF. It's all over but the sobbing. MADem May 2016 #115

That seems to be what all this contested convention BS is all about ... salinsky May 2016 #116

No one is sending the money. The die-hards will keep on (and they'll send the money in MADem May 2016 #120

Agreed - his "revolution" is now an image projected on vapor Maru Kitteh May 2016 #124

"Shameful." For someone to DARE run against... dchill May 2016 #127

We are not misled but perhaps you are. Kip Humphrey May 2016 #128

Admit it! You just are trying in hopes of discouraging us from giving any more donations.. bkkyosemite May 2016 #129

Don't forget to flush ... nt salinsky May 2016 #154

A convention can be "contested" only AFTER the first ballot, not before. Since he's never deigned.. George II May 2016 #132

When I see Jon Stewart's face looking sideways at your words it makes me laugh! Avalux May 2016 #133

I'll survive ibegurpard May 2016 #139

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #142

$$$$$ kentuck May 2016 #147

Nope. He just understands what "contested" means. Orsino May 2016 #148

The longer this goes on the less well it will end. nt BootinUp May 2016 #149

Money Money Money workinclasszero May 2016 #150

Next he'll be giving speeches to Wall Street billionaires left-of-center2012 May 2016 #151

First of all you make it sound like his supporters are dumb don't know anything and just give bkkyosemite May 2016 #155

What absolute balderdash. Dream on. bjo59 May 2016 #157

I bet he doesn't have to beg for money to pay off his campaign debt like Hillary did. frylock May 2016 #158

I have never accepted the argument that Sanders is electable Gothmog May 2016 #160