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socialaidem

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6. I am not surprised by his reaction. He's tough on wall-street all the time.

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Mon Jan 14, 2013, 04:35 PM

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Why Bernie Sanders Objects to Obama's Treasury Nominee [View all] Jefferson23 Jan 2013 OP

Well, it's a good thing Bernie ain't the only US Senator. He has such a problem with both parties, Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #1

Bernie represents the people on the left. The two parties you reference represent the right. Dawgs Jan 2013 #2

I am "on the left", and while I've had respect for Bernie, I wouldn't say he "represents" me. He... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #3

I don't think you know the definition of "the left". Dawgs Jan 2013 #4

No "Democrat" has ever conducted war? Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #7

Sanders actually believes that Social Security shouldn't be slashed MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #26

And Sanders is only one vote. Why can't he bring his other 99 colleagues along with him? Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #28

You think the vote will be 99:1? nt MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #29

Well, Bernie's so persuasive & congenial, I would think that 99:1 would be a piece of cake. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #30

Maybe Bernie doesn't have enough cash. MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #31

Yeah, that's the reason. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #32

Certainly, George Washington is laughing. MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #34

You're using an online community that represents one of those "right-representing" parties. tarheelsunc Jan 2013 #10

He has a problem with both parties based on his convictions to represent the people, not Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #5

Your response doesn't change the premise of my question. Why doesn't Bernie run? If he thinks.... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #8

Didn't mean to ignore your question. A quote from Sanders: Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #11

I wonder if those numbers come from the poll that pitted Obama against Dean & Sanders? If so, Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #14

Clearly anyone who imagines Bernie would have the same success Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #15

Thanks for the list, but I asked if any had passed Congress, and been signed into law? Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #16

I believe you can research anything else about Bernie, if you're so inclined. Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #17

I just think the disconnect between rhetoric and actual leglislative success is, at times, laugh- Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #19

They're out numbered..I thought that part was obvious in the struggle to have legislation Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #20

Why are they outnumbered? Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #22

I thought that would be obvious to anyone who posts here. Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #23

So "money" is the only thing keeping us from electing more Bernies? I guess the.... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #24

Ok then, without corporate money everyone can compete on the same level? Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #25

I am not surprised by his reaction. He's tough on wall-street all the time. socialaidem Jan 2013 #6

I was just saying I can't wait to find out what Warren does... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2013 #9

I agree with Bernie. mmonk Jan 2013 #12

Not with Obama and not with a Clinton WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2013 #18

I generally don't object to cabinet nominees unless they are bigots or have committed serious crimes stevenleser Jan 2013 #13

That's all well and good, as long as there are enough votes to confirm. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #21

Bernie tends to make a lot of noise, then he falls right in line. nt Romulox Jan 2013 #27

Bernie is correct, as usual. "In June 2006, Lew was named chief operating officer of Citigroup's Zorra Jan 2013 #33

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