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Marking for later read underpants Apr 2015 #1
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Kick LondonReign2 Apr 2015 #2
Great and timely article! Koinos Apr 2015 #3
Excellent synopsis. TY /nt think Apr 2015 #4
I'd volunteer for a Sanders campaign-- I really hope he enters the race. /nt Marr Apr 2015 #5
Look for his announcement tomorrow. He's jumping in - as a Democratic candidate. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #8
I am happy he is going as a democrat donnasgirl Apr 2015 #9
He said he wouldn't be a spoiler so he has to run as a Democrat. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #12
Chisolm i understand that donnasgirl Apr 2015 #14
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K&R; nt stillwaiting Apr 2015 #6
i took sanders, seriously. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #7
Thanks for this, cali! smokey nj Apr 2015 #10
A bit more of the article which is a great read! KoKo Apr 2015 #11
My favorite quote from the article smokey nj Apr 2015 #21
Like. 840high Apr 2015 #96
As usual, Matt says it like it is - just like Bernie! k&r polichick Apr 2015 #13
Matt just wants another white Male for President!! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #15
Nice try. polichick Apr 2015 #20
Take it from where it's coming, polichick. smokey nj Apr 2015 #27
It really is hilarious - and we're just getting started. We're in for a fun ride! polichick Apr 2015 #29
Bernie Is A Real Democrat PatriceKelly Apr 2015 #35
+200 Bernie Sanders IS a Real Democrat, a Roosevelt one, not a Wall Street one. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #48
Hillary!! lewebley3 Apr 2015 #33
It's all about her, no one else matters!!!! Dragonfli Apr 2015 #93
Good one Polichick tiredtoo Apr 2015 #52
Really? THAT is your take away from this article? truebrit71 Apr 2015 #22
Based on the response, I suspect that person didn't bother to read the article. smokey nj Apr 2015 #24
Oh, based on that response I think that person lives under a bridge... truebrit71 Apr 2015 #26
You were much nicer than I was going to be. I started responding but deleted before posting. smokey nj Apr 2015 #28
Isn't the stuffing already out of the punching bag? sheeesh. Eleanors38 Apr 2015 #30
That statement is literally too stupid to insult. n/t Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #43
If that is what you got out of the article Aerows Apr 2015 #46
LOL You're going to have to try much harder than THAT! arcane1 Apr 2015 #47
Owl rly? hifiguy Apr 2015 #69
run along now frylock Apr 2015 #74
Hillary & Bernie Agree On Almost All The Issues SoCalMusicLover Apr 2015 #79
That's pretty much true MaggieD Apr 2015 #99
Agreeing on the issues and fighting for the ones that are most important are 2 different things. Dawgs Apr 2015 #106
You're playing to a tough audience, kid. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2015 #82
WOW, Kind Of Living In La-La Land... ChiciB1 Apr 2015 #91
How adorable! I just want to pinch yo widdle cheecks! Dragonfli Apr 2015 #92
LOL, Hillary supporter I assume? nt Logical Apr 2015 #97
I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Vote HRC - Yeah Right - "Won't Get Fooled Again" cantbeserious Apr 2015 #100
You have no actual criticism, so you just fabricate some baseless accusation. marmar Apr 2015 #111
How is the fact tha Bernie is white baseless accusation: Its a fact Bernie is a white male!! lewebley3 May 2015 #121
you're a real lewlew wendylaroux Apr 2015 #119
''Sanders genuinely, sincerely, does not care about optics.'' Octafish Apr 2015 #16
I think people will notice that, too. arcane1 Apr 2015 #49
He reminds me of a modern-day Harry Truman. hifiguy Apr 2015 #65
"But Sanders genuinely, sincerely, does not care about optics." cyberswede Apr 2015 #17
I liked this one: arcane1 Apr 2015 #51
Jimmy Carter had no $ when he started. He slept on people's couches in Iowa. cyberswede Apr 2015 #55
And people are sick of big money running everything. arcane1 Apr 2015 #56
Indeed and that frustration transcends ideology. smokey nj Apr 2015 #61
Exactly. And I bet Sanders will not hesitate to NAME where his opponents get their $$ arcane1 Apr 2015 #62
On a smaller scale, no one gave Paul Wellstone a chance in hell hifiguy Apr 2015 #66
I truly miss him. cyberswede Apr 2015 #70
Indeed. hifiguy Apr 2015 #71
Bernie is the closest to Paul Wellstone we have. Those values are few and far between in today's LuckyLib Apr 2015 #95
Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan agreed to run on ZERO campaign contributions.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #107
Yeah. We definitely need campaign finance reform. nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #115
He said he wouldn't run G_j Apr 2015 #18
A very enjoyable piece to read! Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #19
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #23
Go Bernie -- hopefully honesty is contagious but PufPuf23 Apr 2015 #25
I believe he is serious and fredamae Apr 2015 #31
That sums up why I am 100% hifiguy Apr 2015 #32
Me too! Aerows Apr 2015 #44
Me three! n/t markpkessinger Apr 2015 #72
FDR candidate Suney Apr 2015 #34
Great suggestion and welcome to DU! Cleita Apr 2015 #78
I have ticket to see Matt locally Friday marlakay Apr 2015 #36
K & R, for Taibbi & Bernie! Give 'em hell, Bernie! mother earth Apr 2015 #37
This is an especially great read when placed alongside Proud Public Servant Apr 2015 #38
+1000000 The contrast exposes Third way frauds and predators for what they are. woo me with science Apr 2015 #90
Check out this line... Priceless! Flying Squirrel Apr 2015 #39
The media is both corrupt Aerows Apr 2015 #42
The only remaining question is whether they are more arrogant hifiguy Apr 2015 #73
You are right Aerows Apr 2015 #75
You nailed that one. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #108
I love that last line "moves his lips when he reads".. truebrit71 Apr 2015 #45
Isn't it though? I had just copied that to post.. mountain grammy Apr 2015 #57
They are the biggest recipient of all the SuperPac cash, after all! arcane1 Apr 2015 #63
That is one of the pithiest and funniest takedowns of the Chimperor hifiguy Apr 2015 #67
Yep! DJ13 Apr 2015 #103
K&R...Thanks for posting, cali red dog 1 Apr 2015 #40
Run, Bernie - RUN Aerows Apr 2015 #41
Bernie!! AzDar Apr 2015 #50
With Rolling Stone beating the drum, here comes the youth vote BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #53
classic showdown WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #54
A great article, sorry about re posting the first paragraph but it's needed for the second. mountain grammy Apr 2015 #58
Double YEAH................ turbinetree Apr 2015 #59
bernie is coming to visit my town this saturday. redruddyred Apr 2015 #60
Man, does this quote hit the nail on the head: Maedhros Apr 2015 #64
That quote needs to be pinned, large and up front, LWolf Apr 2015 #88
That should be an OP. n/t winter is coming May 2015 #123
Go Bernie! democrank Apr 2015 #68
It's been many years since we've had an honest person running for office, haikugal Apr 2015 #76
He's got my Vote !!!! orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #77
I Would Like To Believe He Has A Chance To Win Nomination SoCalMusicLover Apr 2015 #80
I hope America doesn't blow this chance. May be the last NorthCarolina Apr 2015 #86
Not for nothing Cosmocat Apr 2015 #104
cali, here's the link to the Bernie Sanders group Autumn Apr 2015 #81
thanks, Autumn cali Apr 2015 #83
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #84
Yep. Bernie or bust! nt silvershadow Apr 2015 #85
K&R hotrod0808 Apr 2015 #87
Huge, huge K&R woo me with science Apr 2015 #89
K & R !!! Thespian2 Apr 2015 #94
Good article MaggieD Apr 2015 #98
I don't think Sanders knows how to lie fadedrose Apr 2015 #101
George Bush moves his lips when he reads? Oilwellian Apr 2015 #102
The right man at the right time Evar Apr 2015 #105
wow, thanks for this, cali!! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2015 #109
K&R. Overseas Apr 2015 #110
"Completely honest"? In the US Senate? No. Orsino Apr 2015 #112
Thanks Matt Taibbi, it is Bernie's honesty that might just win this race for all of us. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #113
K&R Don't have the time left to play footsie with oligarchs anymore. raouldukelives Apr 2015 #114
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Kick and R. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #120
Matt nailed it. Again. AtomicKitten May 2015 #122
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