2016 Postmortem

Gore1FL

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123. Really? Is that the story you are going with?

Sat May 28, 2016, 07:58 AM

May 2016

There was a time when the posters of this board didn't come to vomit idiotic and uninformed smears like this one of yours.

I miss those days.

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Bernie wants to throw Barney Frank and Dannel Malloy out of convention platform. [View all] Tavarious Jackson May 2016 OP

It would be a good start. CentralMass May 2016 #1

Bernie does not get to make these demands. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #4

He gets to demand whatever he wants. You guys have accepted Ed Suspicious May 2016 #33

And look where it got us Demsrule86 May 2016 #71

Yes, anyone can demand anything. NO, Hortensis May 2016 #124

OMG, a perfect description.... Sheepshank May 2016 #212

Sanders is going to look silly asking super delegates to flip after this stunt Gothmog May 2016 #201

You don't get to make unilateral declarations. You're merely 1 of millions of participants. Nuclear Unicorn May 2016 #126

You are wrong. "The winner" doesn't have final say on what goes on at the Convention. These people leveymg May 2016 #150

Sanders is sad and petty person who is not suited to be POTUS Gothmog May 2016 #166

Umhm. Far too rigid in his thinking to be able to Hortensis May 2016 #195

I guess having a strong gun control advocate would be embarassing... brooklynite May 2016 #2

This is shameful. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #8

Sanders is all about grudges and grievances. geek tragedy May 2016 #15

Right. It's Bernie who maintains an enemies list. frylock May 2016 #50

Bernie is now the enemy Demsrule86 May 2016 #76

Really? Is that the story you are going with? Gore1FL May 2016 #123

It is a true story Demsrule86 May 2016 #125

Democracy is messy. Gore1FL May 2016 #128

Blackmail of the DNC by a spiteful losing candidate is not democracy Demsrule86 May 2016 #136

You need a dictionary to look up blackmail. Gore1FL May 2016 #168

Jury results. edbermac May 2016 #199

Thanks. Gore1FL May 2016 #224

Yes he does Gothmog May 2016 #169

I didn't agree to shit. frylock May 2016 #213

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #56

You would be wrong Demsrule86 May 2016 #75

and whining and bullying DrDan May 2016 #113

Those could well be part of it, but his rigid conviction Hortensis May 2016 #196

The resentments of at least 40 percent of primary voters against.... Armstead May 2016 #142

And people who hurt his fee-fees back in 1991, in the case of Barney Frank. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #146

Barney Frank is an abrasive jerk -- Always has been personally offensive to many Armstead May 2016 #151

But West is OK with you Demsrule86 May 2016 #156

What does trying to boot Frank and Malloy accomplish? geek tragedy May 2016 #162

More like why should lobbyists write the platform. hobbit709 May 2016 #69

Why should a Fox groupie like West Demsrule86 May 2016 #138

The only loser at the start of the convention k8conant May 2016 #3

So would you still actually want this man for Hortensis May 2016 #203

I want Bernie for President k8conant May 2016 #214

Okay. Well, imo that likely Hortensis May 2016 #216

Bernie's true colors and ego are showing. hrmjustin May 2016 #5

Theres nothing wrong with Bernie exercising his right to challenge a stacked rules making committee DJ13 May 2016 #6

The winner runs the convention. Clinton's campaign will make every relevant decision. geek tragedy May 2016 #11

It's The Clinton's Party -- Everyone else is just a guest in their fiefdom, eh? Armstead May 2016 #153

Is this the first convention to which you've paid attention? geek tragedy May 2016 #161

You are wrong. "The winner" doesn't have final say on what goes on at the Convention. See #150 leveymg May 2016 #154

He has no rights to this Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #18

This won't be a contentious convention ... SFnomad May 2016 #32

This guy has not a clue. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #34

once Hillary realizes that Bernie is going to caused big trouble Demsrule86 May 2016 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #114

At this point Demsrule86 May 2016 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #119

She has won the nomination Demsrule86 May 2016 #127

Maybe if you say it in all caps you'll start believing this bullshit. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #242

And I am pretty sick of the blackmail Demsrule86 May 2016 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #233

lol, you don't know what you talking about. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #37

What concessions did Hillary demand in 2008? Arkansas Granny May 2016 #174

NO. I would expect her to work very competently Hortensis May 2016 #205

Sanders campaign sure likes to complain and make demands. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #7

What the heck? Peacetrain May 2016 #9

Yep. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #13

Seriously, Bernie needs to be checked out mentally. He seems to be unravelling and becoming Jitter65 May 2016 #10

I noticed that too Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #22

I agree. LisaM May 2016 #190

It's not in his ability to "destroy" the Democratic Party. Hortensis May 2016 #207

Dear DNC. May I please, on your behalf, pen a response to Bernie's counsel? Tarc May 2016 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #16

We expected a mature adult when he joined the Party. Not a whiny angry man who riversedge May 2016 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #46

It's fun watching Sanders devotees twist themselves redstateblues May 2016 #191

Do you expect to be taken seriously? Bohunk68 May 2016 #206

I'm just amazed that so many BSS redstateblues May 2016 #243

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #235

No we did not expect Demsrule86 May 2016 #141

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #234

Good bye Sanders. LiberalFighter May 2016 #17

11 more days of this. Then Clinton is the presumptive nominee geek tragedy May 2016 #21

Thats why I am so shocked he is doing this. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #23

This is who he is. It will be truly shocking if he handles defeat geek tragedy May 2016 #31

Now he's just trying to pick fights KingFlorez May 2016 #19

Holy Crap.... Grassy Knoll May 2016 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author wendylaroux May 2016 #24

Yeah, the BS cheerleaders have been flogging that dead horse for months SFnomad May 2016 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author wendylaroux May 2016 #36

yeah yeah, Many Sanders fans will work in conjunction with the RW to keep it alive. We know. riversedge May 2016 #41

I'd rather just let the FBI do it. Fawke Em May 2016 #59

He just had a "get off my lawn" moment... NCTraveler May 2016 #25

You win the Internets today! nt msanthrope May 2016 #137

Sanders has a grievance with 90% of the current congress critters Fresh_Start May 2016 #26

Yes. Crazy isn't it? Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #29

Bernie has repeatedly disgraced himself in this campaign. Renew Deal May 2016 #27

Several times a day Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #30

lol nt BootinUp May 2016 #43

REPEATEDLY. Just when you think he's done he pulls something else out of his...hat. Number23 May 2016 #62

. ucrdem May 2016 #111

Because its all about HIM MFM008 May 2016 #28

It's disturning isn't it? Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #45

Barney Frank and Bernie Sanders have long disliked each other. madaboutharry May 2016 #38

We don't do well in politcs if we hold grudges. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #39

Barnie Frank is a lobbyist. JRLeft May 2016 #60

And? joshcryer May 2016 #88

For the Gawd Damn banking industry. Don't you see a conflict of interest? JRLeft May 2016 #170

Frank has already expressed a willingness to step down geek tragedy May 2016 #40

Bernie says it's rigged Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #44

Fortunately the nomination is not uncertain mythology May 2016 #48

No need Frank, HRC got this Iliyah May 2016 #51

"Supposed." SMC22307 May 2016 #47

Dang. I'm sure that Bankster Barney has some wonderful ideas. frylock May 2016 #49

Give'm hell Bernie. azmom May 2016 #52

Barney Frank thoughts on Sanders in 1991 Thenewire May 2016 #53

Excellent find! grossproffit May 2016 #55

Wow! oasis May 2016 #58

Oh, wow, talk about being consistent. That atttitude is such a turn-off lunamagica May 2016 #61

Just the opposite. I guess where you stand depends on where you sit. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #178

Can you post a link please? That is one HELL of a find Number23 May 2016 #63

Newspaper article: joshcryer May 2016 #86

That is a gem Renew Deal May 2016 #167

I repeat... that is one HELL of a find. And is a brilliant synopsis for all of the back biting we've Number23 May 2016 #240

Funny. Barney was right on Renew Deal May 2016 #165

Boy, that's from a devastating AP article in a Hortensis May 2016 #194

Damn. He's been emotional like this for 25+ years? lib87 May 2016 #215

But Cornel West is ok. barrow-wight May 2016 #54

The campaign is behaving erratic lately Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #65

Erratic? barrow-wight May 2016 #66

I am amazed at the behavior Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #67

Bernie does seem sort of unhinged Demsrule86 May 2016 #115

I didn't see it on video. I read it here. And yeah ... not very presidential. barrow-wight May 2016 #219

You should ask for a raise with brilliant analysis like this. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #179

West was a horrible choice by Sanders Gothmog May 2016 #198

That's putting it mildly. ;) barrow-wight May 2016 #220

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #57

Bernie's kamikaze descent continues. Alfresco May 2016 #64

REC and thanks for posting the letter. riversedge May 2016 #68

This indicates that Bernie Sanders intends to disrupt and ruin the convention Demsrule86 May 2016 #70

Yes. One vote and escortted out Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #73

Out he goes Demsrule86 May 2016 #82

Yes. We really don't want his support now. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #87

Very true Demsrule86 May 2016 #103

We do know from recent events at the Nevada convention, the DNC is trying to paint B Calm May 2016 #77

No. There is a lot of evidence. Not just one incident but many Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #89

Then provide us with a real working link to this letter. B Calm May 2016 #91

There is a lot of things he has been doing. Even involved in the alleged bank fraud. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #93

Now was it that hard? B Calm May 2016 #97

Come to our side and support Hillary. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #99

You get paid to do that? B Calm May 2016 #101

No I don't Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #102

Unpaid internship? Ed Suspicious May 2016 #181

His lawyers sent the Damn letter. Demsrule86 May 2016 #90

Also, he has scandal coming from his super pac Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #100

Good we need this person Demsrule86 May 2016 #129

I don't think we can if he does. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #185

Bernie is in the pocket of Big Nurse. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #184

No, Nevada was Bernie supporters acting like Trump supporters geek tragedy May 2016 #147

If he was escorted out Turin_C3PO May 2016 #208

This message was self-deleted by its author B Calm May 2016 #72

I got it from Rachel Maddow blog Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #74

Why can't you add a link? B Calm May 2016 #79

The picture posts when I try... I'll try again Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #81

Page Not Found B Calm May 2016 #84

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 May 2016 #107

http://www.msnbc.com/sites/msnbc/files/sandersletter_160527.jpg Demsrule86 May 2016 #108

Maddow had the letter Demsrule86 May 2016 #92

Then can you provide us with a real working link as proof from where this B Calm May 2016 #95

Here you go Demsrule86 May 2016 #104

http://www.msnbc.com/sites/msnbc/files/sandersletter_160527.jpg Demsrule86 May 2016 #105

Maddow discussed it on her show last night. Raine1967 May 2016 #163

This letter was discussed on the Maddow show last night Gothmog May 2016 #172

Looks like he's trying to get bounced from his first convention. ucrdem May 2016 #80

In 68 Demsrule86 May 2016 #106

Yep. ucrdem May 2016 #110

Kucinich was an honorable guy Demsrule86 May 2016 #112

Exactly. Never in a million years would he have pulled any of this. ucrdem May 2016 #121

Kucinich cared about people Demsrule86 May 2016 #130

Results of the alert on this: sufrommich May 2016 #83

Thank you! I guess google is broken Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #96

Alerted? Demsrule86 May 2016 #109

His whole campaign has now boiled down to petty rage sufrommich May 2016 #85

It's hard to respect the disgrace. Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #98

Welcome to DU!! Jack Bone May 2016 #200

Petty man-baby tears. Starry Messenger May 2016 #94

"Dear MLB, couldn't help noticing the umpires are wearing the other team's caps." Jester Messiah May 2016 #118

there is no need of 'umpires' Demsrule86 May 2016 #120

And take all of his supporters with him! Fuddnik May 2016 #131

Well it is clear that Bernie won't help in the GE Demsrule86 May 2016 #132

Most of his supporters will be there to oppose Donald Trump. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #149

how could he get ANYTHING done as president with his alienation of party leaders? DrDan May 2016 #122

Oh, it is clear he is trying to Demsrule86 May 2016 #133

So do I. Autumn May 2016 #134

Wake up SmittynMo May 2016 #135

Poll numbers are not votes Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #140

she will win the GE Demsrule86 May 2016 #143

There is no "important thing" SmittynMo May 2016 #152

He has the right to walk away from a losing campaign with what little dignity Demsrule86 May 2016 #158

Oh, those are such good reasons to drop out SmittynMo May 2016 #175

Bernie sued Califorinia Demsrule86 May 2016 #244

Do you know anything about what happened Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #239

Are you trying to convince other or convince yourself? n/t Matt_R May 2016 #237

She won, he lost, votes matter even when your side loses. nt geek tragedy May 2016 #148

Sanders is unvetted and so no one is buying the silly polls being cited Gothmog May 2016 #222

Well you better get on it... Matt_R May 2016 #238

Good (nt) bigwillq May 2016 #139

Good, glad to see it. -nt- NorthCarolina May 2016 #144

Geez Louise treestar May 2016 #145

Yes the huge percentage who supported him do not deserve to have any voice in Clinton Inc. Armstead May 2016 #155

A voice is one thing but this is extreme treestar May 2016 #157

And how disrespectful is it to Pres. Obama Demsrule86 May 2016 #159

And if Camp Clinton wants to challenge that they have every right to Armstead May 2016 #160

True. As if President Obama is not the Democrat, and Bernie is! treestar May 2016 #192

This letter is so petty and unprofessional Gothmog May 2016 #164

It sounds sort of second-grade level. "He said this to me! Make him stop!" randome May 2016 #173

There are no real grounds to disqualify Franks or Malloy other than they hurt Sanders feelings Gothmog May 2016 #186

Here is an article from the Connecticut Post: Raine1967 May 2016 #171

Lobbyists and Corporate Whores should have no voice in this process Ferd Berfel May 2016 #177

Neither should Fox whores like West Demsrule86 May 2016 #225

This is ridiculous. LisaM May 2016 #180

he comes to this process bitter and uncooperative bigtree May 2016 #182

Sanders is nucking futs to try to make these demands. apcalc May 2016 #183

fuck tha lobbyists. nt lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #187

Bernie has revealed that some issues aren't really that important BootinUp May 2016 #188

This is the mark of someone who is trying to swim in the system we wiggs May 2016 #189

Uff da! This is a sad bit of business, indeed. MineralMan May 2016 #193

It is a nice to see Bernie and the bros attacking male democrats for a change... Henhouse May 2016 #197

Sanders doesn't get to kick our Democrats to the curb. Fuck that arrogance. seabeyond May 2016 #202

We've got a puppet in the house. Buddyblazon May 2016 #204

This is all true, so that is all you have to say? Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #210

I would like to see Hillary's emails to DWS. B Calm May 2016 #209

Some of your statements remind me of the rise of the Third Reich and other fascist regimes that were bobthedrummer May 2016 #211

Member since: Mon May 16, 2016, 10:02 PM chascarrillo May 2016 #217

Thanks for posting the letter. Bernie made some really good and valid points. imagine2015 May 2016 #218

The DNC disagreed Gothmog May 2016 #232

So you think a Wall Street representative should write the platform. Barney is a big time banker now imagine2015 May 2016 #246

Sanders fails to oust Clinton backers from convention roles Gothmog May 2016 #221

Good! Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #223

take that you little complainer! riversedge May 2016 #228

This was a petty and stupid stunt Gothmog May 2016 #231

Glad to hear that his juvenile and imbecilic "challenge" was as rejected by Democrats as he was. Number23 May 2016 #241

Sanders sense of entitlement lost again beachbumbob May 2016 #226

The DNC just told Bernie to take a hike. Franks and the Gov will remain as Chairs........... riversedge May 2016 #227

Great news! Tavarious Jackson May 2016 #229

I love Frank's response to this silliness Gothmog May 2016 #230

Ok. nt silvershadow May 2016 #236

I love these comments from Frank Gothmog May 2016 #245

Don't mess with Barney Frank.. Peacetrain May 2016 #247