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MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
51. Well, that's all old news. Bernie's no longer in the news.
Sat Sep 29, 2018, 03:08 PM
Sep 2018

Time marches on. As you say, it's a footnote in history now.

Say, thanks for chiming in Bernie! MineralMan Sep 2018 #1
Guess you weren't listening right after Kavanaugh's selection was announced or any of the KPN Sep 2018 #12
I must have missed that somehow. MineralMan Sep 2018 #13
Bernie's been all over this from the beginning... no surprise there. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2018 #92
All due respect angrychair Sep 2018 #20
Well, his statement have not appeared here prominently. MineralMan Sep 2018 #24
I appreciate the measured reply angrychair Sep 2018 #32
I have admired him as an Independent Senator. MineralMan Sep 2018 #35
A fair assessment with which I agree MM (nt) mr_lebowski Sep 2018 #103
No need to go looking for him when cameras are on Democrats, Hortensis Sep 2018 #38
Well, Bernie Sanders had a period during which he was a prominent MineralMan Sep 2018 #42
I liked him fine when he was the one with an "I" Hortensis Sep 2018 #46
Well, that's all old news. Bernie's no longer in the news. MineralMan Sep 2018 #51
To be honest, I was born in Brooklyn not far from where he was born, about 6 years after he was.... George II Sep 2018 #172
I was very impressed wiht Booker, Durbin, Harris and Kloboshar Gothmog Sep 2018 #111
How did he get in this discussion? I would say sigh but what is the point. Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #167
sanders did nothing meaningful here but wants credit Gothmog Sep 2018 #169
I totally get that, MineralMan. I hadn't seen much about it either. calimary Sep 2018 #153
You must have missed his earlier statements. nt Autumn Sep 2018 #29
If you read my replies, you will see that, yes, I did miss them. MineralMan Sep 2018 #31
I'll say this bigtree Sep 2018 #36
No cynicism, but Bernie Sanders isn't a player in the Kavanaugh confirmation MineralMan Sep 2018 #37
you're going an awful long way to dismiss him. I think it's unhelpful bigtree Sep 2018 #44
Not really. I normally have very little to say about Bernie Sanders. MineralMan Sep 2018 #50
who really has 'standing' with the republican committee members? bigtree Sep 2018 #54
Bernie carries no weight with any Republican on that Committee. MineralMan Sep 2018 #58
the committee has already voted out the nomination to the floor bigtree Sep 2018 #62
Yes, it is, although we may see MineralMan Sep 2018 #66
I think, more likely, there will be a move to circumvent the FBI investigation bigtree Sep 2018 #71
Perhaps. However, I think that vote would fail. MineralMan Sep 2018 #73
good reasoning bigtree Sep 2018 #75
Thanks. MineralMan Sep 2018 #78
Do Democrats Welcome All Voters David Truth Sep 2018 #87
I respect your opinion, but I don't know how this will go over here. bearsfootball516 Sep 2018 #88
As a brand new poster pushing third parties here on DU, revmclaren Sep 2018 #89
Sure. I'm not running for anything, though. MineralMan Sep 2018 #90
Did you read the Terms of See you agreed to? Here's the link, find at the bottom of every page uppityperson Sep 2018 #100
Have you checked out Jackpine Radicals? We're Democrats supporting Democrats here. marble falls Sep 2018 #102
Oh MIRT... Clean up on isle 87... revmclaren Sep 2018 #107
I also have been following these issues for a very long time and I agree with your analysis Gothmog Sep 2018 #112
MM's posts seem more like accurate observations than cynical statements. Hekate Sep 2018 #53
I'm sure he's happy you agree bigtree Sep 2018 #56
I don't depend on others to agree with me. MineralMan Sep 2018 #63
I'm still trying to figure out the purpose of your posting in this thread bigtree Sep 2018 #72
My purpose? To comment on the original post, of course. MineralMan Sep 2018 #76
I enjoy your posts and I agree with your analysis Gothmog Sep 2018 #113
Post removed Post removed Sep 2018 #91
I am a bit wordy, aren't I? MineralMan Sep 2018 #64
Lol. Just not cynical as a general rule. Hekate Sep 2018 #67
Skeptical, at most, usually. MineralMan Sep 2018 #69
What influence is that? George II Sep 2018 #99
I also want to know Gothmog Sep 2018 #110
I am curious as well. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #128
Is ths latest demand based on another sanders magical voter revolution? Gothmog Sep 2018 #109
I heard exactly the same criticism of those who demanded they delay the vote bigtree Sep 2018 #124
But if sanders has magical powers, why has he not got at least one major bill passed? Gothmog Sep 2018 #126
I'm quite certain bigtree Sep 2018 #130
You claimed earlier that sanders has a magical power of "demand and declaration" Gothmog Sep 2018 #134
now you're projecting. Arguing with your own premise about a derogatory phrase I've never used bigtree Sep 2018 #135
So you agree that sanders had nothing to do with the FBI investigation Gothmog Sep 2018 #144
you have a baiting style and seem intent on projecting your own derogatory language about Sanders bigtree Sep 2018 #160
I do not believe in magic and so I never took sanders seriously Gothmog Sep 2018 #170
Hard to read what you can't see. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #125
Bazinga! George II Sep 2018 #131
;) sheshe2 Sep 2018 #132
He has been all over Twitter and FB since the beginning. Nanjeanne Sep 2018 #59
OK. I follow him on neither venue. MineralMan Sep 2018 #60
No I don't follow you. I typically don't follow anyone but journalists or politicians. But Nanjeanne Sep 2018 #65
My political writing appears only on DU. MineralMan Sep 2018 #68
Then I guess it makes sense 5at I haven't much of a clue about what you are up to. Nanjeanne Sep 2018 #85
Well, I post frequently. If you don't read frequently, MineralMan Sep 2018 #104
We are lucky to get the agreement we got, and it would not have happened without Flake still_one Sep 2018 #83
Now? Me. Sep 2018 #2
Well, better late than never, they say. MineralMan Sep 2018 #4
He's been calling for a FBI investigation all week JonLP24 Sep 2018 #6
because that's totally the most important issue here bigtree Sep 2018 #11
Unfortunately Bernie the Republicans don't care. dem4decades Sep 2018 #3
A little late to the party, but thanks anyway Hekate Sep 2018 #5
This Thursday he is basing his request on was the Friday before the Independence Day long Fred Sanders Sep 2018 #41
be interesting if this goes forward...BUT when democrats take over in January in the House they can beachbum bob Sep 2018 #7
He clearly lied when he said he didn't watch Ford's testimony Thrill Sep 2018 #8
Just in case our Democrats on the Judiciary Committee forgot. Hortensis Sep 2018 #9
I know, right? NurseJackie Sep 2018 #17
Very considerate of him. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2018 #79
"First and foremost, we need the truth." dchill Sep 2018 #10
I agree with him on this. nt spooky3 Sep 2018 #14
Kavanaugh was captain of the Ski team too.... OnDoutside Sep 2018 #15
the indoor team irresistable Sep 2018 #16
used to carve the powder on Devils Triangle bigtree Sep 2018 #19
It's downhill from there !!! 😁 OnDoutside Sep 2018 #21
Hmmm, his letter was sent out today, a day AFTER they already decided to conduct... George II Sep 2018 #18
So? angrychair Sep 2018 #25
Bernie is calling for more of an investigation into his previous lies to Congress. Autumn Sep 2018 #30
Facts don't matter when it comes to dissing Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2018 #95
Nothing he ever does will be good enough for some. Autumn Sep 2018 #96
Nope... so much for the "big tent". InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2018 #118
. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2018 #127
That is so familiar. Autumn Oct 2018 #193
That particular sentiment seems to apply to all sides equally. LanternWaste Oct 2018 #192
Senators Durbin and Leahy began calling for such an investigation back in July. N/T lapucelle Sep 2018 #115
That was in response to his lies in his 2007 confirmation hearing Autumn Sep 2018 #117
And since July 2018, establishing Kavanaugh's untruthfulness lapucelle Sep 2018 #145
Really? I haven't seen much of that, even right after the hearing when his lies were fresh. Autumn Sep 2018 #146
Knowing what was going since July and in the recent hearings lapucelle Sep 2018 #152
A politician hawking (unrelated) merch the day before an historic hearing is a new one for me. N/T lapucelle Sep 2018 #155
Well we are in uncharted territory so whatever works. Nothing wrong with Dems and their allies Autumn Sep 2018 #159
I'm sure there are many politicians whose key interest is building up personal campaign coffers, lapucelle Sep 2018 #162
Yes there are, I can't think of an elected Dem winner or loser, who doesn't build up their Autumn Sep 2018 #164
Of course we want Democrats to take the House and the Senate in 2018. lapucelle Sep 2018 #166
I got one like that on Wednesday, too. The subject line for mine was: George II Sep 2018 #149
Who is suprised by this? Gothmog Sep 2018 #158
Everyone who believes Dems and their allies shouldn't raise campaign cash? Autumn Sep 2018 #163
You do know how Actblue works? Gothmog Sep 2018 #168
Yes I do know how it works, I have donated to it. I also bought from Hillary's campaign swag Autumn Sep 2018 #171
Again Actblue is a mere conduit Gothmog Sep 2018 #178
On Friday they collected over 10 million dollars. So I used the word raise, I used the wrong word Autumn Sep 2018 #186
You were wrong twice Gothmog Sep 2018 #188
Make it three things I got wrong, responding to you was one. Have a wonderful day. Autumn Oct 2018 #190
Have you considered getting out into the real world and working on a campaign? Gothmog Oct 2018 #191
Guess what? At 1:15 I got ANOTHER email asking for a contribution to reach "a few modest goals..... George II Sep 2018 #180
"Hey again...Jeff Weaver here"... lapucelle Sep 2018 #181
Good one! George II Sep 2018 #182
Post removed Post removed Sep 2018 #22
OK, but so what-- that's the least he should do. My Senator Gillibrand has been calling for... TreasonousBastard Sep 2018 #23
So what happens when a Senator sends a letter to a committee? greymattermom Sep 2018 #26
The committee usually does ignore it. George II Sep 2018 #28
I just read someone's comments calling this "grandstanding" or "theater"... NurseJackie Sep 2018 #55
I loved this scene from Hamilton: George II Sep 2018 #98
Yes, thank you, thank you . . . peggysue2 Sep 2018 #27
Who are the politicians calling for an investigation into his previous lies to Congress? Autumn Sep 2018 #33
There you go! peggysue2 Sep 2018 #40
you don't really seem to appreciate his support bigtree Sep 2018 #47
Call it what you will peggysue2 Sep 2018 #70
I hardly think the op (or responses) are a 'pom-pom party' bigtree Sep 2018 #74
If his name is mentioned or anything posted about him that's a 'pom-pom party' Autumn Sep 2018 #94
So are there others calling for a current FBI investigation into his previous lies to Congress? Autumn Sep 2018 #93
You're beating a dead horse, Autumn peggysue2 Sep 2018 #105
Figured as much. Autumn Sep 2018 #106
I think Bernie was the 1st to lead the charge on this. Certainly no reason to criticize him for it. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2018 #119
So true. It's expected. Autumn Sep 2018 #121
The senior senator from Vermont. lapucelle Sep 2018 #114
2007? sheshe2 Sep 2018 #138
Leahy and Durbin had questions about Kavanaugh's veracity lapucelle Sep 2018 #143
The hearing the other day was very public. He lied several times, under oath. Autumn Sep 2018 #147
The prior hearings were public as well, and Democrats on the committee lapucelle Sep 2018 #148
The point is, those lies are public, on TV. They don't need permission to use those. Autumn Sep 2018 #150
The previous lies were public and on TV. N/T lapucelle Sep 2018 #154
They should use the Republican trick and shout those lies from the rooftops. nt Autumn Sep 2018 #157
Better late than never. n/t murielm99 Sep 2018 #34
Those are the exact right zentrum Sep 2018 #39
Democratic Senators need to be screaming this. If table were turned you can damn well be assured triron Sep 2018 #43
Senator Whitehouse pointed all this out in the chamber to no avail Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #45
I think that was my favorite moment. bigtree Sep 2018 #48
He didn't put the girls' names as they aren't important to him treestar Sep 2018 #108
My two Senator are actually on that committee & they don't need to "scream." Somehow... Hekate Sep 2018 #57
All hands on deck. WeekiWater Sep 2018 #49
good point about the activism bigtree Sep 2018 #61
+1 demmiblue Sep 2018 #80
+ 2 red dog 1 Sep 2018 #82
Makes sense, but moderate Republican Senators are controlling this whole thing Alhena Sep 2018 #52
+ 1 Go get him. BeckyDem Sep 2018 #77
Thank you Bernie! Owl Sep 2018 #81
+1 Power 2 the People Sep 2018 #97
Kick for exposure red dog 1 Sep 2018 #84
Well done. Stronger together! jalan48 Sep 2018 #86
That was also the get-together that might have been the night of the assault. dawg day Sep 2018 #101
This thread is going about as how you'd predict. RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #116
I would love to see all our Dems out there pointing out every lie he told while Autumn Sep 2018 #122
What? Which Democratic Senators are "hiding from the media" waiting to see how other people vote? George II Sep 2018 #151
You're right RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #173
You didn't address the question. George II Sep 2018 #174
I absolutely did RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #175
The question was: George II Sep 2018 #176
What a quote from Heidi RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #177
"MY party"? Not your party? George II Sep 2018 #179
You're the one who asked for forty some senators RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #184
'YOUR' party??? revmclaren Sep 2018 #183
I was referring to HER, not standing up for what is supposedly HER party RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #185
Understand... revmclaren Sep 2018 #187
I understand RhodeIslandOne Sep 2018 #189
Nice to see you, Bernie EffieBlack Sep 2018 #120
not having a place on the Judiciary Cmte., I'd expect Sen Sanders to do the opposite expected of him bigtree Sep 2018 #123
Gilibrand isn't on the Judiciary Committee either, she's been very vocal and visible all week.... George II Sep 2018 #133
Funny how "Bernie alone can fix it" turns into "But but but Bernie CAN'T do that! He's only EffieBlack Sep 2018 #136
that's not in this demand bigtree Sep 2018 #137
Some posters criticize Sanders no matter what he does or doesn't do. Bluepinky Sep 2018 #142
+1 betsuni Sep 2018 #139
Brett Kavanaugh does not deserve to sit on the Supreme Court. UCmeNdc Sep 2018 #129
I knew there was something missing from DU this week but couldn't put my finger on it Jersey Devil Sep 2018 #140
These threads are also great for updating the ignore list. n/t QC Sep 2018 #165
UH OH!!! Now we're TALKING! Ijustgot_here Sep 2018 #141
Sen. Mazie Hirono was amazing during this hearing Gothmog Sep 2018 #156
she absolutely was bigtree Sep 2018 #161
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