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DanTex

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30. The prize is eliminating Trump and the GOP from political power.

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 07:41 PM

Apr 2017

I would hope that Bernie is on board with that prize. But some of his statements and actions recently really makes it seem like he has another agenda.

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What is with this sudden uptick of anti-Bernie threads? [View all] mac56 Apr 2017 OP

Orchestrated, you mean like the anti Hillary shit that was non stop here and everywhere Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #1

I really feel madokie Apr 2017 #3

If the dems don't get our act together, we're in for some significant losing streaks IMO. RKP5637 Apr 2017 #91

Ah. Classic "whatabout-ism." mac56 Apr 2017 #5

Exactly, it's like another assault by outside forces to divide Democrats. .99center Apr 2017 #35

Why wouldn't you invest in an army of trolls that is very cost effective? nolabels Apr 2017 #137

It is not rehashing. The same people who caused progressives to effectively vote for trump Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #141

Oh that was ok.. but mustn't call out BS on any Cha Apr 2017 #66

You mean.. cannabis_flower Apr 2017 #138

Yes, like that. Iggo Apr 2017 #139

Bernie. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #2

Maybe the Tillerson/Russia sanctions story? QC Apr 2017 #4

I am talking about it, but pro Putin people are busy making sure Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #9

It's an important story for sure. QC Apr 2017 #10

I wasn't here when DU started. yallerdawg Apr 2017 #6

Nader ran against the Democrats in the General Election as opposed to campaigning for them Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #19

Well done sir! .99center Apr 2017 #41

There wasn't a prohibition in the TOS against Nader bashing - as there is against Bernie bashing Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #76

The equivalent of Nader is Stein. The equivalent of Bernie in 2000 is Bill Bradley sharedvalues Apr 2017 #81

Same shit from last year malaise Apr 2017 #7

Just a natural reaction to the uptick in pro-bernie threads SecularMotion Apr 2017 #8

Probably just jealousy. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2017 #58

And what do you imagine anyone is jealous of? synergie Apr 2017 #126

Ha! betsuni Apr 2017 #127

Uptick? I've found the Bernie bashing to be as consistent as it is futile. Barack_America Apr 2017 #11

pretty much by the same folks that drove me away from DU for a long time. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2017 #12

Exactly. mac56 Apr 2017 #15

Yep askyagerz Apr 2017 #86

Some have not returned. Duppers Apr 2017 #95

Personally, I wouldn't exect Sanders to help Ossoff in Georgia Thor_MN Apr 2017 #13

Bernie is the chair of Democratic outreach. So it's at least a little bit weird for him DanTex Apr 2017 #16

What he said is that he didn't KNOW if Ossoff is a progressive. Warpy Apr 2017 #20

Which is, first of all, a stupid thing for the chair of Democratic outreach to say. DanTex Apr 2017 #27

Only if the "prize" is eliminating Sanders and his supporters. Warpy Apr 2017 #28

The prize is eliminating Trump and the GOP from political power. DanTex Apr 2017 #30

Strange way of accomplishing that mac56 Apr 2017 #29

I'm chastising Bernie for his tone-deaf comment, not his supporters. DanTex Apr 2017 #31

So how about Plucketeer Apr 2017 #74

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #50

Guess which "progressive" Sanders has endorsed in VA lapucelle Apr 2017 #115

chair of D outreach is a SENATE Post. Nothing to do with Ossoff. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #88

It's not a Senate post. lapucelle Apr 2017 #116

Yes, who cares????? Let Bernie do his thing sharedvalues Apr 2017 #87

I care. lapucelle Apr 2017 #136

It coincides with the uptick of Bernie saying unfortunate things. DanTex Apr 2017 #14

Exactly. Unfortunate things about Democrats and he's not a Democrat. Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #18

Orders, I suppose, to trolls over on Farcebook. Warpy Apr 2017 #17

It's probably because he demands so much from the OnDoutside Apr 2017 #22

Excuse me? He's out there working for the party. Warpy Apr 2017 #23

Then become a member of the Democratic Party. It's not a OnDoutside Apr 2017 #25

He's working for progressive issues. We are on the same side. Let him do his thing. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #90

Purity test. More important that he's working overtime to help than that he "joins" JudyM Apr 2017 #144

Who knows, bots are everywhere. demmiblue Apr 2017 #21

They're not honoring ToS. JudyM Apr 2017 #145

it is because of the uptick in swooning Skittles Apr 2017 #24

Swooning? mac56 Apr 2017 #26

Something, something about the Tiger Beat club... demmiblue Apr 2017 #32

yup: the Tiger Beat clubs survive the primaries Skittles Apr 2017 #34

Lol... sure. demmiblue Apr 2017 #36

I know, you're insinuating everyone is a secret swooner Skittles Apr 2017 #37

No, I am not insinuating that everyone is a secret swooner. n/t demmiblue Apr 2017 #38

lol...sure. Skittles Apr 2017 #39

constant breathless proclamations of the greatness of Bernie Skittles Apr 2017 #33

Constant? mac56 Apr 2017 #40

YES! Skittles Apr 2017 #61

Hell Yeah! WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #67

+1 Sing it! nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #68

Indeed. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #42

you know it Skittles Apr 2017 #60

bwahahahahaha. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #69

yes Skittles Apr 2017 #73

Something that does not happen melman Apr 2017 #53

Maybe it's time for a "Bernie thinks he's so great but really he's not" forum. dgauss Apr 2017 #43

Heh. JudyM Apr 2017 #146

Troll central sent out the orders. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #44

Bullshit Cha Apr 2017 #71

Are people in this thread actually accusing DU members who post verbatim quotes betsuni Apr 2017 #106

Yes they are because that's all they have.. it's their Cha Apr 2017 #109

I don't think they are very helpful. kentuck Apr 2017 #45

Yes. They are very counterproductive. Flaleftist Apr 2017 #48

It couldn't be that the Russian bots are now Progressive dog Apr 2017 #46

because juries arent doing their job. mopinko Apr 2017 #47

What do you think a jury should do about the "don't bash Democrats" rule? Bernie rzemanfl Apr 2017 #57

IT SHOULD NOT APPLY TO BERNIE Skittles Apr 2017 #62

That's my position too Skittles. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #64

Then I hope you'll opt out of jury service, Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #79

I have NEVER opted in on jury service Skittles Apr 2017 #97

The rules expressly include both independents AND Bernie (by name) Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #99

when I had a post yanked for simply stating Bernie was an opportunist Skittles Apr 2017 #108

That's the caption of the rule. Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #111

I confused (conflated?) "Support Democrats" and "Don't bash." n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #129

It EXPRESSSLY DOES apply to Bernie. Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #78

And The Rule In Question Shows Up Every Time One Is Asked To Serve ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #133

All i know is if it doesn't stop they win marlakay Apr 2017 #49

The party loses. For good. As long as they continue to enjoy their obsession, it's all good though. JudyM Apr 2017 #147

I am trashing this thread but I will say the reason these Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #51

I think there was legit criticism of his not ca!mpaigning with Ossoff. Oh this doesn't help... hrmjustin Apr 2017 #52

That does help retrowire Apr 2017 #84

I see your point and it is a good point. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #94

Valid concern! Nt retrowire Apr 2017 #96

Depends on who you're trying to convince to come out and vote SticksnStones Apr 2017 #128

Good question elfin Apr 2017 #54

Perez and Schumer have embraced him (among others)... Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #55

Amazing how many Sanders supporters can just ignore his repeated, unnecessary insults KittyWampus Apr 2017 #65

Perhaps it's intentional. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #100

The Democratic Party is doing just fine with him. n/t Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #131

Depends Upon Whether You Define Insult to Meet Your Own Needs ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #134

I'm sure the GOP is terrified of him. They probably have paid trolls trying applegrove Apr 2017 #56

Troll bots onecaliberal Apr 2017 #59

I've thought they were real people but am starting to believe this, since they're so one-dimensional JudyM Apr 2017 #142

Seriously it's exactly like the primary. I don't believe for one second they're real people. onecaliberal Apr 2017 #143

Oh maybe 'cause BS has been insulting our Democratic Party.. Cha Apr 2017 #63

I feel you ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #70

Sanders must be doing something for/with the Democrats that ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #72

like what? WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #101

Reason: with all the horrible stuff Chump and the Repugs are doing out in the open... Dopers_Greed Apr 2017 #75

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2017 #77

The facts in this thread are not good for sanders Gothmog Apr 2017 #80

Normal response to the sudden uptick of pro-Bernie threads. n/t TygrBright Apr 2017 #82

I like this song: johnp3907 Apr 2017 #83

It has become difficult to tell genuine sentiment from botnet droppings GliderGuider Apr 2017 #85

Russian trolls are still TROLLING! TheDebbieDee Apr 2017 #89

My thoughts too!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2017 #92

Some people are professional Bernie haters. democrank Apr 2017 #93

Well, my ignore list has grown tonight. mac56 Apr 2017 #98

He made it clear last night that he is not a Democrat RandySF Apr 2017 #102

Partly Netvocates and bots KentuckyWoman Apr 2017 #103

duh. great man - very bad timing. In an election so important even a small Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2017 #104

We're not re-fighting the Primary. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #105

I guess Trump does not give people enough cause for concern. gordianot Apr 2017 #107

"anti-Bernie" is not the same thing as "refighting the Primary". Lil Missy Apr 2017 #110

You know, Bernie Sanders is still alive. He's still a Senator. He's still talking in public. betsuni Apr 2017 #112

This site isn't very underground LittleBlue Apr 2017 #113

I just trash the threads. CentralMass Apr 2017 #114

Lots of OCD people who are making people hostile to Alice11111 Apr 2017 #117

So you label us OCD because we're calling out BS on Cha Apr 2017 #119

I'll never defend Susan Sarandon. I love Maxine, Elijah, & Alice11111 Apr 2017 #148

Um, that's not what OCD is, and it's rather insulting to those suffering from synergie Apr 2017 #125

I'm not a psyc. You probably are. The term is overused all of Alice11111 Apr 2017 #149

WHY, on "DEMOCRATIC Underground," are there FIFTEEN THREADS on this man?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WinkyDink Apr 2017 #118

GMOs. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #120

Do you have specific evidence of anti-Bernie threads. delisen Apr 2017 #121

You mean the threads addressing the things Bernie said today and yesteday? synergie Apr 2017 #122

I know! Did something happen to time? Is time broken? betsuni Apr 2017 #123

im hip!!!! people are totally not paying attention to Sanders recent shit uponit7771 Apr 2017 #124

He reiterated yesterday he is not a Democrat so he's fair game around here, like it or not. LonePirate Apr 2017 #130

He has a leadership position in the party, and his primary opponents do not. Orsino Apr 2017 #132

In the primary Bernie was a democrat now he's back to independent TNLib Apr 2017 #135

At this point in time it might be better to let it play out. Nothing is resolved from the primary BeckyDem Apr 2017 #140