2016 Postmortem

cui bono

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116. I don't even know what happened, but I read an OP that said it made them support Bernie!

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Thu Feb 11, 2016, 07:25 PM

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It's a trap. [View all] cali Feb 2016 OP

You are right cali. nt thereismore Feb 2016 #1

It was a big overreaction. Agschmid Feb 2016 #2

On whose part? artislife Feb 2016 #31

It appears to be everyone. Agschmid Feb 2016 #40

On this, we agree. :) nt artislife Feb 2016 #41

Everyone was caught up in the more hyperbolic headlines Gore1FL Feb 2016 #81

+1 n/t Admiral Loinpresser Feb 2016 #128

And that's exactly what Sanders should say rocktivity Feb 2016 #105

I was with you until the "race-baiting" part ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #145

Has he received the anonymous attacks online we have heard about..on twitter and all that? Jefferson23 Feb 2016 #3

I'm sorry Jefferson, I'm confused as to what you're asking. cali Feb 2016 #5

Sorry, I was wondering if you meant that John Lewis has received attacks at his twitter and or Jefferson23 Feb 2016 #22

Doin' the old-time backstep... MineralMan Feb 2016 #4

What does that mean? cyberswede Feb 2016 #7

No, I haven't said anything untoward cali Feb 2016 #11

Indeed...it's an awkward step-to, though. nt msanthrope Feb 2016 #100

Politely disagree ... Trajan Feb 2016 #6

Hey, as long as you're polite. retrowire Feb 2016 #29

"how daaarre they criticize jooohnn lewwwwis the heeeero they have sunk sooo looooow!!11" m-lekktor Feb 2016 #8

And I'll continue to call out bigotry when I see it Politicub Feb 2016 #147

Agreed. /I we help at all, it should be done with links to past news articles napi21 Feb 2016 #9

Bernie should say the truth: 'back in those days I was a supporter in ( Chicago?) and Congressman merbex Feb 2016 #10

Excellent. All that is needed is a simple statement of fact. senz Feb 2016 #18

+Infinity - nt KingCharlemagne Feb 2016 #52

^^^ This is great ^^^^^ lark Feb 2016 #150

Correct the record where necessary, deal purely in fact, and then yeah...step away. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #12

Ironcally, Correct The Record is the slime machine behind this whole thing. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #54

Huh! Did not know that. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #55

Blue Nation Review, Brock's new media outlet, is blowing stories Fawke Em Feb 2016 #59

^^^ Read this ^^^ senz Feb 2016 #62

Ha --- There Was A Story On "Blue Nation Review" LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #80

Exactly! retrowire Feb 2016 #13

It's flame bait taken to another level. They are masters at it senz Feb 2016 #14

I'm with you and Nina on that one. nt 99th_Monkey Feb 2016 #15

Same Clinton bullshit, different election. AtomicKitten Feb 2016 #16

Sanders was at a Congressional Black Caucus rally for Florida disenfranchisement-the ONLY white! TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #17

He was the only white person? Agschmid Feb 2016 #26

Politician who spoke. Ran out of space. TheBlackAdder Feb 2016 #43

Yes! I've seen several photos of a younger Bernie the only white among AAs. senz Feb 2016 #28

LOL.. always looking for the conspiracy! DCBob Feb 2016 #19

No. This is obvious and basic political crap cali Feb 2016 #23

Nonsense. DCBob Feb 2016 #27

Not nonsense. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #63

Yes....They Were... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #82

If the Clintons had a rep for plain dealing we wouldn't need to. senz Feb 2016 #33

Can you blame us seeing who we are dealing with? Conspiring is exactly what rhett o rick Feb 2016 #111

Yes, John Lewis endorsing Clinton is "swift boating" zappaman Feb 2016 #119

LOL. Good to see you. I knew you were around. Keeping an eye out to help me out. rhett o rick Feb 2016 #120

don't be silly bigtree Feb 2016 #20

It would be good if all supporters of all the candidates remembered this. artislife Feb 2016 #37

That's what fascinates me, kiva Feb 2016 #46

The odd bone of Dreamers but not much else artislife Feb 2016 #51

Every time I look at population numbers, kiva Feb 2016 #56

Thank you thank you thank you! artislife Feb 2016 #64

It makes their lives simpler, kiva Feb 2016 #68

Yeah, it is a trap. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #66

Yes, that person making that statement was David Brock dressed and made up to look like Lewis. George II Feb 2016 #122

I think we can trust Bernie to handle this correctly. You're right. Punkingal Feb 2016 #21

Unfortunately the problem was with Mother Jones reporting. The headline read John Lewis SLAMS jillan Feb 2016 #24

This whole election cycle reads like a wrestling match. malokvale77 Feb 2016 #114

I agree in that it is a trap n/t SheenaR Feb 2016 #25

People are attacking him? Must be false flaggers. nt valerief Feb 2016 #30

Exactly right. H2O Man Feb 2016 #32

Let's have a complete list of everyone Representative Lewis doesn't remember meeting. Vincardog Feb 2016 #34

LOL Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #132

Bernie is a gentleman dragonfly301 Feb 2016 #35

At the Pettus Bridge no less. Bernie must have photoshopped it. FailureToCommunicate Feb 2016 #72

We Tweeted About This... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #86

How cool is that?! John Lewis has an identical twin who met Bernie! Awesome. n/t in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #99

K&R Iggy Knorr Feb 2016 #36

It seems although Hillary figures if she's not the democratic nominee.... daleanime Feb 2016 #38

Precisely. This is Hillary Clinton. senz Feb 2016 #47

See 1972, where Humphrey and Tricky Dick are caught on tape yucking it up after KingCharlemagne Feb 2016 #50

Yes, Working Class Zero has already posted our "attacks" on Jon Lewis. Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #39

We do not know what pressures have been placed on Mr. Lewis. senz Feb 2016 #42

Actually I think this one requires Secretary Clinton to step up. KentuckyWoman Feb 2016 #44

She is dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #123

In other words. TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #45

"Speaking words of wisdom, 'Let it Be.' " - nt KingCharlemagne Feb 2016 #48

The fake Bernie Supporters cannot be controlled. n/t Skwmom Feb 2016 #49

I posted a youtube clip of "It's a Trap" from Star Wars not long ago. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #53

Funny how no one trusts Mrs. Clinton. senz Feb 2016 #58

I trust her as much as I trust any politician. NCTraveler Feb 2016 #65

Puts you a distinct minority according to the polls. senz Feb 2016 #69

No one in the know would attack Representative Lewis. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #57

I'm wiht you on that. notadmblnd Feb 2016 #60

I agree 100%. myrna minx Feb 2016 #61

The good news is that most people aren't falling for the politics-as-usual antics of the Clintons. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #67

So it's Hillary's fault Nonhlanhla Feb 2016 #70

BLM and their supporters got this it seems pinebox Feb 2016 #71

so it's bern down "the establishment" and replace them with ? bettyellen Feb 2016 #74

Replace them with a new establishment shawn703 Feb 2016 #83

Exactly pinebox! monicaangela Feb 2016 #141

Look At Bernie Sanders' Civil Rights Activism: 1960s-Present Milliesmom Feb 2016 #73

I cannot wait to watch the debate tonite. The previews have been spectacular! jillan Feb 2016 #75

Yes agree. bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #76

yes. Kip Humphrey Feb 2016 #77

David Brock needs to get back to his roots. imo saidsimplesimon Feb 2016 #78

Oh dear me! I declare! NurseJackie Feb 2016 #79

I agree, cali. Duval Feb 2016 #84

No shit. It's sad how many people take the bait. Cheese Sandwich Feb 2016 #85

Screw it. I'm sick of walking on eggs Armstead Feb 2016 #90

What are you gonna say now that you're not walking on eggshells? Cheese Sandwich Feb 2016 #97

Pretty much what I've always said Armstead Feb 2016 #102

Please proceed, poster Politicub Feb 2016 #148

Noyt much different than what I've been posting all along Armstead Feb 2016 #149

No one wants to see anyone attack Bernie though dorkzilla Feb 2016 #112

I don't think it's a trap. It's a broadside rallying people to be anti-Sanders. HereSince1628 Feb 2016 #87

I would never attack Lewis! d_legendary1 Feb 2016 #88

Naw....Too many damn Sacred Cows and "This is off limits" in this stupid election Armstead Feb 2016 #89

Of course Cali, Mbrow Feb 2016 #91

What an astonishing assertion. If this is a "trap" it is one of your own devising. Hekate Feb 2016 #92

Let them sling. in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #93

HAHAHAHAHA!!! So you're implying that Sanders supporters are.... George II Feb 2016 #94

Yes, all the attacks on Sybrina Fulton, PP, the Human Rights Council BainsBane Feb 2016 #95

You're very wise. PWPippin Feb 2016 #96

I Am Sure Lewis And The Clintons Are Friends scottie55 Feb 2016 #98

Aye! MynameisBlarney Feb 2016 #101

Yeah. I've never engaged on bashing his opposition lunatica Feb 2016 #103

You're right.. In the end it's simply an endorsement... raindaddy Feb 2016 #104

Rush limbaugh loves hillary bashing. You folks are giving him material for his show free of charge! dubyadiprecession Feb 2016 #106

Right, its OUR fault that Limbaugh bashes people dorkzilla Feb 2016 #113

You sound really concerned! Change has come Feb 2016 #125

Thank you @cali Truprogressive85 Feb 2016 #107

She's running a campaign of division and negativity; he's running a campaign of unity and positivity Attorney in Texas Feb 2016 #108

This is actually a good idea bravenak Feb 2016 #109

Yeah, sure, it's a trap. Beacool Feb 2016 #110

Admire John Lewis greatly. Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #115

+1 Matariki Feb 2016 #131

I don't even know what happened, but I read an OP that said it made them support Bernie! cui bono Feb 2016 #116

OMG thank you thank you NastyRiffraff Feb 2016 #117

WTF??? zappaman Feb 2016 #118

Right! Those who said terrible things about an American hero can't possible be responsible for their Squinch Feb 2016 #121

It's not a trap, but you offered some great advice ecstatic Feb 2016 #124

Division tactics, pure and simple. Jackilope Feb 2016 #126

Absolutely. And every problem contains... lostnfound Feb 2016 #127

OK, I'll defer to your judgment. sammythecat Feb 2016 #129

Bernie chose to run for president. Or did Hillary make him do that also? MoonRiver Feb 2016 #142

I have the greatest amount of respect for Representative Lewis Matariki Feb 2016 #130

I refuse to answer any racially motivated posts anymore. They are disgusting and they are a trap. Live and Learn Feb 2016 #133

This is my response. SusanLarson Feb 2016 #134

Kicked and recommended to the Max! That much is perfectly obvious. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #135

Smart people avoid this particular bit Android3.14 Feb 2016 #136

You are so right! aintitfunny Feb 2016 #137

Bernie's not going to attack Lewis. LWolf Feb 2016 #138

I voting for Bernie. But I'd vote for John Lewis, too. I've never heard John Lewis speak that it ... marble falls Feb 2016 #139

I’m going to leave it be. zomgitsjesus Feb 2016 #140

It's a trap with two doors Babel_17 Feb 2016 #143

John Lewis' Endorsement. Cheviteau Feb 2016 #144

No disrespect to John Lewis, or to anyone else Voice for Peace Feb 2016 #146

I understand your point, but reasoned and polite and respectful disagreement with him is totodeinhere Feb 2016 #151

I'm in. Good call, cali. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #152