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In reply to the discussion: The Candidate I agree the MOST with on the issues is Bernie Sanders [View all]Hiraeth
(4,805 posts)161. yes, and they are tight with it. That is why they have a strong grass root.
They are older, well organized and remember the depression. This can be done. Suck it up and quit whining. You sound pathetic.
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The Candidate I agree the MOST with on the issues is Bernie Sanders [View all]
MohRokTah
May 2015
OP
It must be a real burden being able to see into the future. I think it's fine to
Snotcicles
May 2015
#44
First of all I think people aren't as afraid of that word as they once were.
Snotcicles
May 2015
#61
When Bernie can bypass the CORPORATE controlled media, people will discover he supports their issues
cascadiance
May 2015
#67
I think Americans now want to look beyond who the media tells them to buy ('er vote for)
cascadiance
May 2015
#109
And you fail to acknowledge that we don't think an election is ONLY about money!
cascadiance
May 2015
#124
I don't need to, and I'm done arguing ludicrous points that don't really mean anything....
cascadiance
May 2015
#129
Redder states don't vote for raising the minimum wage or legalizing pot...
cascadiance
May 2015
#155
Thats what we are being told, I hear everyday by the same media outlets that will benefit.
Snotcicles
May 2015
#93
Speculating using available evidence, i.e. 24 years in congress. That's a good basis.
stevenleser
May 2015
#43
No. Once again, Bernie is running on being transformative, being especially progressive. And he cant
stevenleser
May 2015
#115
Lol, of course. Republicans will pass living wage legislation because it's Bernie asking
stevenleser
May 2015
#180
Oh? Upon whose request do YOU think Republicans will pass living wage legislation?
immoderate
May 2015
#182
Bernie is the only one running on a transformative more progressive than thou platform
stevenleser
May 2015
#185
Better to elect someone who will put forward and pass ACA than try single payer and fail
stevenleser
May 2015
#193
How do you KNOW it didn't change anything. The public is more aware of what goes on in it.
cascadiance
May 2015
#70
I wonder if there will be any intelligent discussion about socialism during this campaign.
world wide wally
May 2015
#7
personaly, i would disassociate him from the word, defining him as an early 80's dem. no more.
seabeyond
May 2015
#9
Here's the thing, for many of us, primaries are the exact time to vote for ideals.
KittyWampus
May 2015
#10
I'm waiting until I see the primary numbers, but I too am a practical democrat.
aikoaiko
May 2015
#16
This is why a Sanders/Cinton ticket is unbeatable. Sanders wins the primary & picks Clinton for VP.
Hiraeth
May 2015
#17
Which is OF COURSE why if you could magically pick the next POTUS...it would be HRC!!!
Rex
May 2015
#19
Yes. Because Socialists are only slightly less hated in this country than Blacks.
ieoeja
May 2015
#20
But it didn't have instant peer to peer communication across the nation when last it had to fight ..
MohRokTah
May 2015
#37
The thing is, sometimes Democrats don't agree on who should be sent to the GE
herding cats
May 2015
#84
If we would just for fucking ONCE get behind a person like Bernie he could change the country
imnew
May 2015
#50
Thanks for your explanation as to how we all should label him. I'll stick to "Democratic Socialist".
L0oniX
May 2015
#72
The way to rehabilitate the word liberal (and socialist too) is to accept it and define it.
lumberjack_jeff
May 2015
#55
Can't do it at all until someone steps forward. Fortunately, he has. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
May 2015
#123
It is telling that the very first thing you cite against Hillary is the "husband that diddled an intern"
pnwmom
May 2015
#63
Completely different media environment 75 years ago or even 50. Apples to bar stools.
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#183
True. But most Americans STILL didn't care what Bill Clinton was doing on the side
pnwmom
May 2015
#190
Who said it is required? The status quo? Screw that. Think outside the box and make the effort.
Hiraeth
May 2015
#163
Do your part and help Bernie raise it. To admit defeat before you even try? I don't accept that.
Hiraeth
May 2015
#165
Nope, my contributions go to Hillary because I see no path to victory for Bernie. eom
MohRokTah
May 2015
#166
Tis the blind that can not see. My sympathies for your loss of eyesight. I really doubt
Hiraeth
May 2015
#167
Where did you get your Crystal ball? Wal-Mart? You are pitiful. I feel sorry for you.
Hiraeth
May 2015
#171
Refuse to look at reality all you want. The price of admission to the White House is $1 billion.
MohRokTah
May 2015
#172
The very simple answer to the "unelectability" issue is: If he can beat Hillary,
morningfog
May 2015
#89
Yes, indeed. The corporate candidates want you to believe exactly that, & that is why I DO support
mother earth
May 2015
#112
Fortunately, there are no "corporate candidates" in the Democratic field. eom
MohRokTah
May 2015
#113
Corporations Have Found Yet Another (Secret) Way To Help Get Politicians Elected
mother earth
May 2015
#122
I'm calling BS on you if you think all of these "tiny little donations" that amount to billions are
mother earth
May 2015
#130
No, I am saying corporations are making donations & it is all perfectly legal to do so. You are
mother earth
May 2015
#137
No, you told me all of the "individual" donations listed above in my first reply are really little
mother earth
May 2015
#142
Far from it. These "individual" donors are l%ers, with a vested interest in influence. The PACS
mother earth
May 2015
#144
My link stands. She has corporate donors, she is in fact a corporate candidate, or she would not
mother earth
May 2015
#146
I've no doubt she has some small donators who work for corporations. My link is not bullshit, it
mother earth
May 2015
#148
There are no caps on donations, I've provided links to everything I'm stating, call it what you
mother earth
May 2015
#198
I'd rather Bernie ran under the same banner he's been waving since he went to Congress. Why...
Tarheel_Dem
May 2015
#125