Sanders fans make scene in neon green glow in the dark t-shirts

[grossproffit]

Bernie Sanders’s delegates are making their presence known on the final day of the Democratic National Convention — by wearing can’t-miss neon-green T-shirts.

Backers of the Democratic presidential runner-up have disrupted convention proceedings with protests inside and outside the Wells Fargo Center, charging the Democratic Party did not treat him fairly in his primary fight.

But as Hillary Clinton prepares to take the stage and accept the party’s presidential nomination Thursday, Sanders backers say they want to be seen, but not to make a scene.

“It was something suggested online in a national delegates forum,” said Carol Dorshkind, a California delegate supporting Sanders. “I thought it would be cool to see a whole sea of Bernie supporters.”

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/289681-sanders-fans-make-scene-in-neon-green

[leftofcool]

1. Meh! Who cares! Tonight we make history.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. I don't see a problem with that.

If they don't yell or disrupt, why can't they wear whatever they want?

[still_one]

15. I don't have any problem with that either. I will be listening to the speech anyway

[LisaM]

3. Three days of making it all about Bernie and it's not enough

sigh. Everyone's had to reference him, the camera always has to be on him, his supporters need to be coddled. I even saw an (online) headline the other day that said, "Bernie Sanders Nominates Hillary Clinton for President".

[democrattotheend]

40. Bernie has been a class act this whole convention

And it was the Hillary campaign that wanted him to call for nominating her so I don't know why you have a problem with that headline. I am pretty sure it is the headline the campaign wanted to project unity.

I also don't understand why you have a problem with speakers acknowledging him. He did a lot better than anyone expected and brought a lot of new people into the process, most of whom will vote for Hillary, despite the vocal few who keep running for cameras to proclaim otherwise. After being such a class act, why shouldn't he be recognized? I am pretty sure I recall speakers paying tribute to Hillary and her campaign in 2008 and I certainty wasn't bothered by it.

Unity goes both ways.

[3hummingbirds]

48. Bernie supporter

Free speech is for everyone. Let's not turn into Republicans.

[Raster]

51. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

and THANK YOU, Senator Sanders!

[pangaia]

55. No, it has been three days about Hillary. Did you miss that part?

[liberal N proud]

4. Thus obliterating any credibility they had left

They cult have gotten through this convention, then pursue their ideals. But from some of the interviews I have seen, when pressed they can't describe what those are.

[misterhighwasted]

8. Exactly. They can wear whatever they want as long as they shut up so those around them

can hear the speakers.
Maybe they can wear green glow tape over their obnoxious mouths.
Or green glow bags over their heads.
They give the Party the best reason to keep the Super Delegates.

[cynatnite]

5. Won't they blend in with the neon wearing "ask me" folks?

Looked neon...maybe yellow.

[scscholar]

6. He's trashing all of the political capital he has earned

Sad to see everything he fought for extinguished like this.

[pangaia]

57. Oh, I wouldn't worry about that, if I were you.

He will be just fine.

[yuiyoshida]

7. O___O

[Grassy Knoll]

9. Canneries In The Coal Mine

[David__77]

10. I like it. I'm so proud of my friend who's a Sanders delegate!

...

[Rex]

14. So that is what this is all about?

Could there be anything more trivial? Wow.

[demmiblue]

18. Trivialities have run amok the last four days.

I don't know why some can't simply sit back and enjoy the convention. I know I am.

[Rex]

21. Me too, the speeches have been very moving. From the heart.

We are the diverse, adult party. We mostly act like it, but this kind of thing is sad. The convention is awesome, I love the pictures and videos I keep seeing.

[demmiblue]

30. It has been a very emotional convention, to be sure.

I am really impressed with all those who put their heart and soul into making this event wonderful.

[pangaia]

58. brilliant, creative move, I gotta say...

[David__77]

11. lol I like it!

...

[misterhighwasted]

16. Haahaaa omg! They look like the janitor crew!

Well that was stupid.

[pangaia]

59. I think it is brilliant.

[misterhighwasted]

68. Oh ya so does security. Thanks!

Whatever. They're behavior is "ridiculous". Thanks SSilverman!

[Tatiana]

12. Gotta say, they are pretty creative LOL

Anyway, there are security officials in the center and they are taking disruptive people out. I have no problem with signs or even glow in the dark shirts.

[misterhighwasted]

23. Well at least security can spot them easily in the crowd!

Thanks..made their job a little easier.
Brilliant!

[Tatiana]

29. Yes. They are out on the floor and already escorting excessive disruptors out of the hall. n/t

[misterhighwasted]

31. Good. The glowing shirts worked then!

[whatthehey]

13. No problem

As long as they didn't interrupt other people or prevent the convention from continuing in its business there should be no problem with such things.

[misterhighwasted]

17. Or prevent others who came to hear the list of great speakers tell their stories

Maybe they can go find the Stein convention.

[whatthehey]

19. Sure

That would count as interrupting. A visual display is fine

[misterhighwasted]

20. No problem just shut up when someone is on the stage.

Same courtesy as any event or movie theater.

[grossproffit]

22. Thank you!

[NurseJackie]

24. Look at meeeeeee!

[geek tragedy]

25. Seems harmless nt

[Barack_America]

26. Love it.

Great idea.

[redstatebluegirl]

27. I don't have a problem with that, I have a problem

with booing and walking out with tape on their mouths.

[misterhighwasted]

36. They should all have tape over their mouths. What is their point?

How did they get to be delegates?
THEY ARE WHY WE HAVE SUPER DELS.
Thank you all for making the case for keeping them.

[itsrobert]

28. Turn on green lights

fade away in the green.

[Doctor Jack]

32. What, like 10 of them?

[riversedge]

33. pic...

They won't be booing as I understand. Shirts fine with me.

[MSMITH33156]

34. This is totally fine

I'm perfectly okay with respectful protests/dissent.

[democrattotheend]

35. I can live with that

I think that is a respectful way to make a statement without ruining an historic moment.

[nolabear]

37. Okay. As long as they're quiet I can live with that.

[Gothmog]

38. There are a number of these idiots in the Wisconsin delegation

[misterhighwasted]

42. Walker's children. Koch funded.

They have revealed themselves.

[misterhighwasted]

44. Convention should hand out big glow sticks to the whole crowd to wave.

[grossproffit]

69. I like the way you think. eom

[liberalmuse]

39. If you're going to protest...

this is clever. "Silent Protest". I did notice them when they turned out the lights. It's the shouting down speakers most of us want to hear I have issue with.

[misterhighwasted]

41. "Bernie Supporters for Hillary" ..signs.

Thats how Bernies true supporters behave.
They respect Bernie's request.

[democrattotheend]

63. Are you seeing a lot of those at the convention?

If so, I hope the media gives them as much attention as the dissenters. Wishful thinking probably.

I really wish I had thought to have my "Bernie has my heart, Hillary has my vote" signs printed and given them out when I was in Philly on Monday.

The good news is, my unity products are selling like crazy these last few days, so obviously there are many Bernie supporters who will vote for Hillary.

[SirBrockington]

43. Great mental Distraction while she makes most important speech of her life

Great job ...

wave those signs in front of the basket on the hometeam floor with 1 freethrow to the championship on the line.
Thanks for increasing the degree of difficulty. A nonstop glaring protest right in her face as she attempts to
focus on hitting all the right notes in front of the "home crowd"

[misterhighwasted]

47. Are you serious? You want this to happen to Chelsea & Hillary tonight?

Is that humorous to you?
I'M really hoping you aren't in favor of that description.

92 posts in 10 years?

[SirBrockington]

52. I needed to post sarcasm tags I guess

Infuriated actually.

My comment in response to it seemingly being brushed off as "no big deal'

[misterhighwasted]

61. Thanks.. Wasn't sure how to take that post.

Enough of this. Time to watch the best show of the year!
2016 Dem Convention.

[anamandujano]

60. It reads like sarcasm to me. nt

[tonedevil]

66. You have just demonstrated...

why your opinion is easily disregarded.

[misterhighwasted]

71. My opinion is as valid as yours. I wasn't responding to your post.

The radioactive brigade looks "ridiculous".
Like the opposing team at a school sporting event. Rah rah us!!
Grow up.
Bye

[NCTraveler]

45. More people are tuning in because of these people.

When they tune in an overwhelming amount of what they see are our speakers. Their message resonates. Then, on certain stations, a small amount of people who really aren't presenting themselves well are being painted as if their grievance is with the message itself.

Get that. Excellent speakers sharing a progressive message with bits of foolish looking people appearing to be in opposition to said message thrown in.

Might I ask how they aren't helping us? More people watching. Great speakers. Foolish sounding people opposing. They clearly don't have the numbers to damage what is turning into a brilliant convention, it would be a different story if they did.

[stopbush]

64. Not really. I give these people no credit it all.

It's nothing more than their "meeeeee" moment.

[NCTraveler]

70. I give them no credit.

Not one word I stated gave them credit. I'm talking about the optics and the fact they are being painted as standing in opposition to what the speakers are saying.

Unintended consequence on their part.

[DemonGoddess]

46. NOT going to let them spoil my absolute JOY tonight!

[procon]

49. Does this mean they are supporting the Green Party now? nt

[misterhighwasted]

54. The Green Glow Nuke Party. See they really are for fracking & radioactive toxic waste dumping.

They outed themselves!!

[procon]

56. Easier to identify! nt

[Blue Idaho]

50. Not a problem really...

We are a big tent kinda party. So long as no one is trying to burn the tent down from the inside I say have fun and enjoy this historic moment.

[pangaia]

53. I think it is pretty cool.... hot green..

Creative way to stake one's position and still 'get along,'

[forjusticethunders]

62. Thanks guys for showing impotent the JSOBs are.

This is about 40-50/1900 delegates. So a shade over 2 of Bernie's delegation and dropping as they're walked out%.

totally relevant and impactful.

[Philly-Union-Man]

65. I hope they don't embarrass us tonight.

Seriously, for once I wish they would just grow the fuck up and keep quiet when she makes her speech.

Just now, during the moment of silence, one asshole just had to yell out. And that's all anyone will focus on.

This is so serious, so important and these idiots want to fuck it up in a display of petulance.

[democrattotheend]

73. I'm glad I am not the only Bernie supporter who feels this way

At this point they are embarrassing him too.

I cringe when I hear the heckling, but I am also very opposed to calls by some here to make our nomination process more restrictive to prevent another Bernie.

[RandySF]

67. No big deal

[democrattotheend]

72. I find this part encouraging

"Sanders backers say they want to be seen, but not to make a scene."

I think wearing glow in the dark shirts is a good way to remind people that Bernie and his ideas got a lot of support at the polls without disrupting and marginalizing the movement.