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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Here's Bernie's full quote on Hillary not being qualified-not as simplistic as we're told [View all]jfern
(5,204 posts)2. He mentioned several reasons
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Here's Bernie's full quote on Hillary not being qualified-not as simplistic as we're told [View all]
azurnoir
Apr 2016
OP
so basically, he is the only qualified person on the planet. because fundraising.
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#1
I'm sure there are others on the planet who are equally as qualified as Bernie
ThePhilosopher04
Apr 2016
#6
According to him, everyone running for congress this November is "on the take" with that
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#10
And he's right about that. If you want clean hands, don't take the money.
ThePhilosopher04
Apr 2016
#15
He has basically harshly judged everyone who participates in the current system,
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#32
It is one of the best PACs out there. I can't easily stamp the words "evil establishment" on
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#34
He did not vilify them. But he did call their PAC part of the establishment.
thesquanderer
Apr 2016
#35
He outright dismissed them as being cronies. That kind of bitterness and dishonesty does not
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#38
That's exactly what he means by "establishment". Instead of recognizing that they are a great
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#41
Because "establishment". Dismissed her hard work as being "around". God forbid he acknowledge
bettyellen
Apr 2016
#43
All the negative talking points about Bernie over the last day or so have been simplistic versions.
bjo59
Apr 2016
#3
he sent out a fundraising email saying she said he was unqualified which is a bald faced lie
MattP
Apr 2016
#8
Noticed Rachel wasn't interested in the reasons, just starting a shit show
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2016
#12
Nothing he said is controversial. I agree with every word. Lots of people do.
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2016
#39