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In reply to the discussion: The Uncurious, Continuing, Stubborn Refusal to Grasp Bernie Sanders [View all]JCanete
(5,272 posts)115. does sanders speak for Ben and Jerry's? Is he trying to lift taxes on Ice Cream job makers? nt
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The Uncurious, Continuing, Stubborn Refusal to Grasp Bernie Sanders [View all]
babylonsister
Apr 2017
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So when BS' candidates lose, it's not BS' fault, but "the establishment" DNC? Got it.
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2017
#1
The Establishment is only thing protecting us from Trump: Sanders his helping the GOP
lewebley3
Apr 2017
#171
Another thing folks don't get (especially here on DU) is that Sanders doesn't care what you think.
mikehiggins
Apr 2017
#5
does sanders speak for Ben and Jerry's? Is he trying to lift taxes on Ice Cream job makers? nt
JCanete
Apr 2017
#115
He's still running around talking about "the elites". Most divisive shit I've heard from an "ally".
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2017
#53
Symone Sanders: "In retrospect, she said, Maybe Bernie Sanders isnt the guy for the unity tour.
Cha
Apr 2017
#83
"Sanders doesn't care what you think." Oh, my, what a ringing endorsement! That's exactly what
lunamagica
Apr 2017
#106
The thing is he SHOULD have been following Ossoff's campaign, and he SHOULD have known...
George II
Apr 2017
#47
You didn't read the article, did you. Whatever, we can agree to disagree,
babylonsister
Apr 2017
#68
Or someone is a passionate Democrat on a forum called Democratic Underground which is for
betsuni
Apr 2017
#190
I've met Bernie, followed his political career and can say he means what he says
flamingdem
Apr 2017
#29
Bernie can do, say, and align himself as he wishes. But have the guts to do so
WinkyDink
Apr 2017
#30
Just who is this so-called "Democratic Establishment"? Is it those Democrats who don't walk
still_one
Apr 2017
#36
It's the +4 million more of us who chose the other candidate. It's obvious he's still smarting....
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2017
#57
it was also interesting that it wasn't really the "Washington Post" with that
ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
#54
He is helping us, he doesn't have to march in lockstep. If he helps on balance, and he does far
JudyM
Apr 2017
#75
And who is saying that Sanders won't come around before the runoff and support him?
YOHABLO
Apr 2017
#59
That's because "the establishment" is a meaningless bogeyman. It's a campaign slogan, nothing more
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#85
It's not disengenuous, it's spot on. Sorry if you were fooled but that's not my fault.
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#193
One could say similar things about some people not being able to handle a word spoken against
mythology
Apr 2017
#93
"The Establishment" is a meaningless slogan for folks who want to seem cool and edgy.
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#86
It's as meaningless as the "cool kids" in high school trying to start a fashion trend
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#99
So, you're using a pejorative to argue against the use of what you consider a pejorative.
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#130
Exactly. There's new blood, and I'm hoping that if BS doesn't give up the spotlight willingly.....
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2017
#124
I will support a politician to the extent he or she champions good policies ...
Martin Eden
Apr 2017
#126
lol, skimming the headline, I read this as, "The UNICORNS continuing, stubborn refusal....."
R B Garr
Apr 2017
#138
Are you talking about progressive candidates running against Republicans in national elections?
beastie boy
Apr 2017
#159
I sincerely applaud your activism, even if I may or may not disagree with your positions
beastie boy
Apr 2017
#172
Most you refer to DO grasp Bernie. Thus, is the reason they don't like him. n/t
Lil Missy
Apr 2017
#156