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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Praises Trump-Kim Summit: Overall 'A Positive Step' [View all]Wwcd
(6,288 posts)45. Well if there was any question of his Party alignment,
THIS statement & his NO on Russian Sanctions vote, Magnitsky, clearly proves where he stands.
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that was praising? seriously? "more than a series of photo ops". The bar for praise is low.
JCanete
Jun 2018
#5
and not at all tempered by the suggetsion that it remains to be seen if this is just a photo op.
JCanete
Jun 2018
#26
maybe, and it wouldn't be any more right. I defended what Feinstein said about Trump, and I'm no big
JCanete
Jun 2018
#211
He put Trump in a positive light while children are being put in concentration camps in
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#144
If you think Bernie can't handle some criticism here on DU without you scolding people
ehrnst
Jun 2018
#193
I dunno. Seems like that statement could be thrown out there by either side in this debate.
KPN
Jun 2018
#154
I keep seeing posts that imply there should have been no primary process.
lagomorph777
Jun 2018
#210
On a total change of subject, do you know what the first thing I thought was when I read your post?
StevieM
Jun 2018
#190
Alternate headline: Bernie Sanders Criticizes Trump-Kim Summit as "Very Light on Substance"
oberliner
Jun 2018
#10
Even the best headline you could come up with shows how slight Bernie's criticism was.
pnwmom
Jun 2018
#15
Praises it as a positive step is the point of that sentence- light on substance just qualified it
bettyellen
Jun 2018
#17
It doesn't need to be spun in a positive way because Bernie is praising Trump!
John Fante
Jun 2018
#76
This seems like a reasonable statement to me, but let the Bernie bashing continue /nt
al bupp
Jun 2018
#11
Well said, and the defensiveness and blindness to reality is getting stronger every day
emulatorloo
Jun 2018
#100
The meeting gave a murderous dictator legitimacy. That in itself is significant "substance".
George II
Jun 2018
#52
There isn't anything praiseworthy about this bullshit stunt and you damn well know it
Blue_Tires
Jun 2018
#70
Exactly! That's why the headline is so obviously bass ackwards or an intentional hit.
KPN
Jun 2018
#159
Yes, and all the while remembering that it's the other guys who march in detestable lock-step
al bupp
Jun 2018
#197
Sure, Bernie! A photo-op that legitimizes a muderous tyrant is a "positive step".
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#12
Sen. Schumer was more astute: "We've legitimized a brutal dictator who's starved his own people."
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#18
From his NO Vote on Magnitsky to THIS.., just pulls another layer off Sander's mask
Wwcd
Jun 2018
#40
Don't forget he was one of only two Senators to vote against Russia sanctions.
George II
Jun 2018
#88
From what I read (can't verify 100% since it was in the big, bad, corporate media)....
George II
Jun 2018
#104
He's off electioneering another country into fascist chaos, got his $10million pay off and slithered
Wwcd
Jun 2018
#204
Sanders is right on this. It sure beats trump thumping his chest threatening to nuke Rocket Man and
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#39
I think I have a record of Sanders opposition, including 10 or so hidden posts. But he is right on
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#47
He should stick to domestic then because THIS is a just another of his many statements that
Wwcd
Jun 2018
#59
Just a few months ago, we were bashing trump for threatening war with NK, and rightly so.
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#58
Do not disagree. At least in this instance, his unpredictableness may have helped reduce tensions
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#62
It definitely was the right move, but unfortunately we have the wrong person doing that job.
dustyscamp
Jun 2018
#90
So. Not much for military maneuvers for intimidation whether by Russia, China, or us.
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#127
I think you miss the fact that this was not a negotiating summit. It was to arrive at
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#131
OK, I really don't care if we -- the USA, screw trump -- gave away things to draw
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#149
That's one way of looking at it. Another is he foolishly gave away two key bargain chips that he...
brush
Jun 2018
#150
I trust that trump will have to think twice about threatening NK after this. I think that's good
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#157
Fine, support continuation of hostilities. Personally, I've seen enough of that junk.
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#189
Bernie doesn't criticize tRump as much as he criticizes the Democratic Party.
njhoneybadger
Jun 2018
#44
For 5 people I know who were BIG Bernie supporters, but had begun waffling on supporting him ....
LenaBaby61
Jun 2018
#46
I'm sure this is the last straw for many more. 2016 Bernie primary supporter here
emulatorloo
Jun 2018
#103
dear god, bernie white trump voters aren't into you, so just stop it.
all american girl
Jun 2018
#50
He is right now the most likely person to be the Democratic nominee in the next election
oberliner
Jun 2018
#64
The top 15 Democratic presidential hopefuls for 2020, ranked (Washington Post)
oberliner
Jun 2018
#72
Just going off the WaPo article I posted and various politics betting markets
oberliner
Jun 2018
#85
They usually list Bernie, Biden, Kamala Harris, and Elizabeth Warren as the frontrunners
oberliner
Jun 2018
#92
"Praises Summit"? Now there's an intentional misrepresentation if ever there was one.
KPN
Jun 2018
#161
It would be - if it weren't just a political ploy by Cheeto to help with the midterms.
sandensea
Jun 2018
#196