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He got tired of sitting in the middle seat. RandySF Apr 2016 #1
Anybody would NWCorona Apr 2016 #13
He has an SS detail now. Cassiopeia Apr 2016 #49
A charter is literally the only way that Bernie can make it to the Vatican in time. w4rma Apr 2016 #136
can't be paid for with campaign funds, has to be private funds geek tragedy Apr 2016 #2
HE'S GOING TO SELL OFF SOME OF HIS ILLEGAL IVORY COLLECTION. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #5
LOL Armstead Apr 2016 #14
Nice! northernsouthern Apr 2016 #35
I get your point but ouch mcar Apr 2016 #55
I know. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #64
I'm a lapsed Catholic and I agree mcar Apr 2016 #70
Did they make it in to a museum? northernsouthern Apr 2016 #97
Lol. Agschmid Apr 2016 #43
I assume he'll just give another speech at Goldman Sachs. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #45
That is why we need Hillary northernsouthern Apr 2016 #50
that's chump change for the filthy rich catholic church nt msongs Apr 2016 #84
It is a matter of perspective. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #95
If instead, Bernie had been invited to tour the CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #133
and maybe give a quick 840high Apr 2016 #52
A lot of politicans fun n serious Apr 2016 #72
The honest politicians beedle Apr 2016 #90
I would like to see the tax returns fun n serious Apr 2016 #98
And I would like to see the Wall St. Transcripts beedle Apr 2016 #99
I doubt I will see 8 years long form fun n serious Apr 2016 #100
You have got to be kidding. COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #120
No beedle Apr 2016 #126
Sounds like they both got paid what they COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #127
True beedle Apr 2016 #130
Please provide proof- with links - that support COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #132
The week of new surrounding money laundering and the foundation are enough ViseGrip Apr 2016 #134
All that's provided is slander and innuendo. COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #144
Sure, Just as soon as you beedle Apr 2016 #139
We were talking about people giving speeches for $$. Bernie COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #143
cute? beedle Apr 2016 #145
No, but you wlll be getting another Ignore. COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #159
Mic drop! LOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #153
I hope he doesn't end up in the Vatican City Jail. I hear the sheriff is a nun with a ruler. Vattel Apr 2016 #111
It's a private function beedle Apr 2016 #6
"The campaign will board a charter" RandySF Apr 2016 #18
I see beedle Apr 2016 #29
Nothing RandySF Apr 2016 #36
Let them ask beedle Apr 2016 #40
The word "campaign" was simply the word used by the author of the story. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #88
But HRC's private speeches are? mcar Apr 2016 #58
Are what? beedle Apr 2016 #67
Not important and we all know it. What is important is the royally Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #8
+150,000,000 (n/t) Amaril Apr 2016 #53
"The campaign will board a charter" RandySF Apr 2016 #19
damn - stop repeating yourself. 840high Apr 2016 #54
The word "campaign" was simply the word used by the author of the story. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #89
Jonathan Capehart is going to be all.over this. CentralMass Apr 2016 #140
OH THANK GOD!!!!! WE NOW KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION!!!!!!!!! Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #3
I know! Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #34
Yes, we can now get back to the really important stuff like SFnomad Apr 2016 #41
LOL!!!! Ain't that the truth!!!! MADem Apr 2016 #69
God yes! It gets tiring after a while COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #121
I think we'll continue to hear stuff like "Well, if EVERYONE in Calilfornia votes for Berrrrrnie..." MADem Apr 2016 #124
Yep. I fully expect to hear "When Bernie sweeps COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #131
Heh tammywammy Apr 2016 #78
Right, that darn Sanders campaign, only wants distractions while The Hill Folk have been nothing but Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #86
There you go, when you can't defend the Sanders cheerleaders actions SFnomad Apr 2016 #92
Perhaps you forgot which thread you're in. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #93
Oh, snap! Thread win! LOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #154
I know, Right? 2banon Apr 2016 #106
Why does it matter? Bernie is doing this for a greater good reason, because the Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #4
Of course it has nothing to do with the campaign RandySF Apr 2016 #9
If it does it is because he is trying to put a light on income inequality here and Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #12
He's doing it as a campaign stunt. Giving a 10-minute talk at an academic conference DanTex Apr 2016 #15
Bernie doesn't do stunts or self glorification. It might actually help his campaign Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #17
Oh yes he does. He's a politician. DanTex Apr 2016 #23
He didnt lie, he may have changed his mind about going, as it was a bad move time wise. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #25
He said that he was invited by the pope, and was going to meet the pope. DanTex Apr 2016 #30
And Hillary said she landed under sniper fire beedle Apr 2016 #71
He DID lie. He said the pope invited him and that was not true. MADem Apr 2016 #81
Hilllary and Bernie are not of the same thread timmymoff Apr 2016 #94
At least she actually IS a Democrat. Bernie is COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #123
When is the canonization ceremony? COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #122
I thought he wasn't going to give a speech TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #28
Originally he wasn't, but then they cut a coffee break short by 10 minutes to give him a slot. DanTex Apr 2016 #33
Yes, Dan. That's what they did. frylock Apr 2016 #104
How about Hillary and Bill and the SS we are paying for Both along with KoKo Apr 2016 #39
Oh, give it a rest. bjo59 Apr 2016 #113
He is doing this for the greater good... NCTraveler Apr 2016 #30
The Greater Good IamMab Apr 2016 #76
Glad to hear he'll get some sleep WhiteTara Apr 2016 #7
not on a charter DrDan Apr 2016 #77
Look what you support. Android3.14 Apr 2016 #10
Yep - disgusting 840high Apr 2016 #56
I wonder if that was any more disgusting Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #96
I dont think a charter flight is a good idea. notadmblnd Apr 2016 #11
jury results geek tragedy Apr 2016 #37
Alert on the jury results... SidDithers Apr 2016 #80
already done. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #82
Absolutely. But we're seeing a whole lot of COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #125
That's a nice carbon footprint he's leaving RandySF Apr 2016 #16
Does Rush know you're using his material? /nt Marr Apr 2016 #20
I don't listen to Rush RandySF Apr 2016 #21
I did hear him make that joke about Al Gore once, yes. Marr Apr 2016 #26
Oh, stop with the carbon footprint stuff. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #24
IT'S FUELED NY THOUSANDS OF WELL FED AND HAPPY HAMPSTERS RUNNING ON THOUSANDS OF WHEELS. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #27
LOL. SDJay Apr 2016 #38
And birdies. 840high Apr 2016 #60
Obama with his 840high Apr 2016 #59
Not to mention Hillary and her miles. Racking up points & cash Kittycat Apr 2016 #75
Steamships are such time-wasters TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #22
How many twenty seven dollar checks will it cost to hire a charter aircraft? nt MADem Apr 2016 #32
If he needs more, all he has to do is ask. jillan Apr 2016 #42
That's nice, but it doesn't answer the question. nt MADem Apr 2016 #44
About 3,000 people. He'd have no problem, considering that's just a fraction The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #63
But no "Vatican Agency" actually invited him. His buddy Sachs leaned on Sorono to go behind MADem Apr 2016 #73
BENGHAZI! BENGHAZI! BENGHAZI! The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #74
Bernie loves to criticize when people don't meet his standards--I'm criticizing him for LYING his MADem Apr 2016 #79
What difference does it make? frylock Apr 2016 #105
It's his .... JUDGMENT. He's displaying POOR JUDGMENT. MADem Apr 2016 #119
This is fucking rich. frylock Apr 2016 #128
It sure is. Now you're taking the point (snark). nt MADem Apr 2016 #129
It IS a question of discrimination and judgment, yes. Did he Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #156
So Sorono DOES NOT report to the Pope? TheSarcastinator Apr 2016 #146
NOT in the context of his duties at the Academy, he does NOT. MADem Apr 2016 #150
Ask Hillary & Bill.. Private Charter Jet out to the CLooney Mansion this Weekend.. KoKo Apr 2016 #46
Proceeds from apcalc Apr 2016 #57
You mean bought and paid for fighting-irish Apr 2016 #101
We need to get apcalc Apr 2016 #117
We know all about the Hillary Clinton Slush errrr... Victory Fund. frylock Apr 2016 #112
Recommend for Exposure... KoKo Apr 2016 #155
So the PEOPLE'S candidate is chartering a private craft for a weekend dash to Roma? With staff? ucrdem Apr 2016 #47
And Hillary is flying coach to George Clooney's $350K fundraiser, right? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #48
To give a speech at a Vatican conference on social & economic issues? Looks ok to me. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #61
Jetting to Rome in a chartered plane to say a few words about inequality ucrdem Apr 2016 #87
Huh - when was that? Now jetting to SF for hi-dollar dinners, that I could see. jmg257 Apr 2016 #91
Can't wait for the mocking SNL skit taking the Mickey out of his Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #157
Francis isn't sending Pope Force One to pick him up? (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #51
Did he send one for Obama? 840high Apr 2016 #62
Obama has one of his own. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #65
Unlike St. Bernardo, Pres. Obama hasn't yet been beatified. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #158
I wonder if the Secret Service watches the watchers? reddread Apr 2016 #66
Oh noooooesssssss angrychair Apr 2016 #68
Well he does have about 10 millions drray23 Apr 2016 #115
No, he doesn't angrychair Apr 2016 #141
That shouldn't be surprising since he has Secret Service protection tammywammy Apr 2016 #83
Charters usually depart from Teterboro. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #85
It's put to rest already. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #102
He's running for president gollygee Apr 2016 #103
For all those BSers that have bashed the Catholic Church and the Pope.. Sheepshank Apr 2016 #107
That's really deep. You should blog or something. bvf Apr 2016 #114
Also you. You're powerless to do jack-shit about our donations. Live with it. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #138
also, many other anti Catholics are just as powerless...what an inane comment you just made Sheepshank Apr 2016 #142
I'm sure he is doing whatever he is supposed to be doing. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #108
He would've walked across the water but you guys asked him to "tone it down" GreatGazoo Apr 2016 #109
Wow, you guys are pretty damn close to stalking Bernie. Live and Learn Apr 2016 #110
Earned it. Blue Owl Apr 2016 #116
You should contact Bernie's campaign and ask them if it's an official event. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #118
You obsession is puzzling AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #135
You're powerless in this situation, so who really cares what sort of shit you want to stir. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #137
Travel costs paid with campaign money, or personal funds? What kind of trip is it? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #147
This level of obsession.... nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #148
You've all been previously obsessed with Sanders being a secret millionaire, so Vinca Apr 2016 #149
I feel this trip is important. Charter necessary? Go for it. Paper Roses Apr 2016 #151
I'm glad Bernie has this opportunity dragonfly301 Apr 2016 #152
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