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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: What comes to my mind when I see the Dems panic about Bernie Sanders... [View all]libdem4life
(13,877 posts)73. Had heard all of that at different points, but put together in a cogent and readable style...
very impressive. I agree...post as an OP.
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What comes to my mind when I see the Dems panic about Bernie Sanders... [View all]
retrowire
Jan 2016
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Democratic leaders, I'm beginning to fear, would rather lose the White House than
closeupready
Jan 2016
#1
It's imperitive that we throw all the Corporate Puppets that call themselves Democrats,
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#2
I don't want a new party. I want our Party back. Kick the damn conservatives back
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#25
It's the conservative Dems that are puppets for big money. They are against
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#67
If money were to be taken out of the picture, the Conservative Democrats would dry up.
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#69
Absent money they will have to speak with a regular voice rather than with a megaphone.
Enthusiast
Jan 2016
#89
It will be a tough fight all the way. The Big Money has the resources to get nasty. Sadly
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#70
They Don't Fear Bernie As Much As They Fear The Political Revolution He Will Bring....
global1
Jan 2016
#6
except this year seem to be different, with both Trump and Sanders surging in the absence of
Fast Walker 52
Jan 2016
#96
Tell me, good sir, what other democratic state allows unlimited campaign donations?
closeupready
Jan 2016
#52
I think we need to face up to the reality that it is not our interests they are protecting.
Enthusiast
Jan 2016
#84
I can't stand Claire McCaskill, she has proven frequently that she is an idiot. But she has as much
seaglass
Jan 2016
#5
I have no idea what your relationship is with McCaskill - what a weird question. n/t
seaglass
Jan 2016
#10
Well of course, Bernie supporters are really good at having each other's backs, it's a group thing.
seaglass
Jan 2016
#24
Do you have a link to that statement? As I said IF she did say it, I wouldn't take it
seaglass
Jan 2016
#58
I truly think she is kind of dumb but I did not see anything in that article that said she would not
seaglass
Jan 2016
#83
they're machine politicians: voters ARE only there to give millions-strong backing to legitimate
MisterP
Jan 2016
#19
Had heard all of that at different points, but put together in a cogent and readable style...
libdem4life
Jan 2016
#73
The semi-permanent fixtures in both parties do very well money wise regardless of who takes the WH.
GoneFishin
Jan 2016
#62
I'm getting the old "he should just drop out for the good of the party" in another thread.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#64
Some people here are going to lose their freaking minds if he actually does win this thing.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#66
Just a bunch of clucking out of the mo senator. Hmmmf. Bernie hasn't lost my support over it. And
lonestarnot
Jan 2016
#91
You aren't exaggerating - heck, DNC chair Debbie WS refused to endorse DEMOCRATIC
closeupready
Jan 2016
#112
Did you just rant, "... shut the fuck up" in Bernie's name? How very undemocratic of you!
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#103
Jury results, for those who are shocked, shocked to learn that alert stalking goes on at DU's casino
merrily
Jan 2016
#105