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Oh I want him to keep talking because like the other poster said there's a
underthematrix
Apr 2017
#197
He's taking money for a speech from the very people who are fucking the middle class over!
YOHABLO
Apr 2017
#176
You need to get it. Get the real story at the link below. Sanders and Warren owe Obama an apology.
brush
Apr 2017
#279
He wouldn't hold back. He never does. I agree that is where the media should be looking
Tom Rinaldo
Apr 2017
#20
I just have to say...I am done...won't listen to another word that comes out of his mouth.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#225
Get the real story of CF in the link below. Sanders and Warren owe Obama an apology.
brush
Apr 2017
#280
You're interested in hearing someone criticize one of the more popular Democratic Presidents EVER?
George II
Apr 2017
#44
No because he is a former Democratic president...and if you care about electing progressives, you
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#228
He was president then, and no I did not agree but I did not bash him in public
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#236
This has noting to do with primaries, but yes until we stop Trump, I am fine
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#245
TPP is one issue - there are hundreds of issues that a President has to deal with....
George II
Apr 2017
#263
Yes, just so you know. But it did not get past the GOP, and Obama is now out of office.
Hekate
Apr 2017
#329
I think we've been thru this before. The senator needs to learn to keep it in-house
brush
Apr 2017
#283
Yeah, I can think if about 650 people who used to work for that company that would feel it's...
George II
Apr 2017
#309
Good try, I said dem base, Russians tried the similar last year ... we didn't by it then either
uponit7771
Apr 2017
#70
Where did that come from? It looks like question #70 of some poll, what were the other 69 or more..
George II
Apr 2017
#246
Pres. Obama's are higher and this criticism can only hurt Sen. Sanders in terms of
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#237
Your post makes no sense whatsoever...the only regulation of Wall Street was passed by Pres. Obama.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#294
republicans and republicans in independents' clothing played a big part last year.
George II
Apr 2017
#262
Sanders and Warren owe Obama an apology. Get the real story on CF from the link below
brush
Apr 2017
#281
Excellent points, thanks for bringing that up. Not your typical "Wall Street" company.
George II
Apr 2017
#46
I was working in the Trust department of a bank on 9/11 and we would get wire transfers
Boomerproud
Apr 2017
#122
The absorption of Russian propaganda by a significant number of Sanders voters is distasteful. I was
blm
Apr 2017
#28
Funnily enough, it was Guccifer crap that opened my eyes wide about the propaganda...
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#31
Most Sanders voters went for Hillary in the general - the ones who didn't sure were vocal though. nt
Lucky Luciano
Apr 2017
#132
i think this is a problem and i would also say the loudest ones don't always have good intentions
JI7
Apr 2017
#181
BS reminds me of a houseguest who immediately moves your furniture around, criticizes the meals...
Hekate
Apr 2017
#145
Nader had his day, in which he did good work. But he changed, and I guess he decided...
Hekate
Apr 2017
#288
Oh come on, who gives a shit anymore WHAT you think about one of the most popular Presidents?
George II
Apr 2017
#38
Why? Why would he do that? What's going on in his head? What's he thinking? How...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#41
Someone convinced Sanders his opinion is more needed than it really is. Now he protest too much ...
uponit7771
Apr 2017
#45
Your followers thought likewise about the amount you paid for your lakefront home Bernie
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Apr 2017
#48
Jesus Christ, Sanders, shut the fuck up and go away will you? Sarandon part deux.
NBachers
Apr 2017
#52
Considering the news of the past 24 hours I think Bernie should not judge others. n/t.
hrmjustin
Apr 2017
#54
There's no "however", only Sanders silly ass'd WS speech position against Obama & HRC are "however"
uponit7771
Apr 2017
#86
Hadn't seen that, thanks. So tired of wading through all the misinformation crap.
betsuni
Apr 2017
#91
They've changed the goalposts to "It's not that he's giving a speech, it's WHERE the money
betsuni
Apr 2017
#99
Sanders silly ass'd WS speech position is the can of worms not someone getting paid for work ....
uponit7771
Apr 2017
#83
Yes! That was truly disgusting and showed the man's character. Sanders never fooled me
lunamagica
Apr 2017
#157
from my understanding, that is a pretty far afield mischaracterization of what happened. nt
JCanete
Apr 2017
#211
Senators are prohibited from giving paid speeches. Have to wait till they leave government.
betsuni
Apr 2017
#135
I am proud of Pres Obama! and want him to be FREE!! to do as he wishes no matter the naysayers!
Madam45for2923
Apr 2017
#127
Yeah, this speech thing is the last establishment straw, man. I'm never voting for Obama again!11!
betsuni
Apr 2017
#148
bullshit. What will ruin those middle class lives is those self-identified holier than thou
still_one
Apr 2017
#195
Did he or Warren ask about the topic of the speech before going on the attack?
ecstatic
Apr 2017
#162
Pres. Obama is a private citizen,but your post points out an important problem...
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#314
That spin is pretty bad.(editing out the ossoff thing, because according to Wapo he has said that).
JCanete
Apr 2017
#214
I tend to stay out of the Bernie/Hillary muck. But, THIS...THIS is just diarrhea of the mouth.
AgadorSparticus
Apr 2017
#205
"I tend to stay out of the Bernie/Hillary muck. But, THIS...THIS is just diarrhea of the mouth."
LenaBaby61
May 2017
#356
I pray all this rancor about Obama on the speaking circuit and earning a check for it goes in
mfcorey1
Apr 2017
#213
I'm sure if someone gave you 400k for a speech you'd be completely nuetral about them, right?
killbotfactory
Apr 2017
#238
changed thought mid sentance. I leave it up just so can giggle about it.
killbotfactory
Apr 2017
#265
Whatever shady shit you're totally not officially accusing Bernie of doing, doesn't excuse Obama
killbotfactory
Apr 2017
#268
there is nothing to excuse about Obama. he is getting paid for a speech . he is one of the best
JI7
Apr 2017
#344
is there a problem with Tom Perez ? a former popular president of the party will always be
JI7
Apr 2017
#343
Do you ever stop to think about what you write? Because this attempt at a point is ridiculous
stevenleser
Apr 2017
#345
No, they don't. Not about policies regarding Wall Street, and certainly not with the current adminis
stevenleser
May 2017
#357
I don't see a problem other than focusing criticism on Obama rather than the psychopath in office.
Doodley
Apr 2017
#240
It might be time...after all he is all about new blood and grass root activism and all.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#298
I don't understand Sanders attacking a Democratic president in the age of Trump.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#319