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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I'm under 45 and he can count me OUT of this 'revolution' [View all]tonyt53
(5,737 posts)254. Bernie gave you a fairly tale without telling you how it really ends.
NONE of it is possible without at least a Democratic Party majority in the Senate. Bernie has done jack shit to help that happen. in fact, he has condemned fundraising to help that happen. Under Bernie's proposals, according to most trusted economists, EVERYBODY would have their taxes increased under Bernie's plan. Even those least able to pay for a tax increase. To say that they would receive better benefits in return is very callous. Bernie really doesn't understand poverty.
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They don't have to be magic. But he hasn't offered any solutions of any kind, i.e., ......
George II
Jun 2016
#73
He has proposed solutions funded by tax increases primarily on corporations and investments
tk2kewl
Jun 2016
#81
Most importantly, he is attacking the root problem that prevents solutions to a myriad of
Dustlawyer
Jun 2016
#180
He himself said that he didn't expect those things to get accomplished in his first term.
politicaljunkie41910
Jun 2016
#284
His policy changes, i.e., what he'd like to change, are on his website but there are very few....
George II
Jun 2016
#191
I know that IS true. I've been through his "issues" pages on his website. Long on platitudes....
George II
Jun 2016
#302
Simple response - why did the LCV endorse Clinton over Sanders? THAT is the best gauge...
George II
Jun 2016
#317
Rating systems aren't necessarily useful when two people have very very close ratings. Plus....
George II
Jun 2016
#321
You see we have to support big salaries for football coaches. That's why college isn't free.
YOHABLO
Jun 2016
#310
I'm not a cultist -- Kind of moderate actually -- But I do think we need a major change
Armstead
Jun 2016
#128
You mean economic just for gun corps? Cause that's the future I see and his squad would love it
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#42
"He doesn't have to be the nominee to advance his agenda" A lie until he concedes.
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#19
He's fooling people. If he wanted to improve things he wouldn't be doing it like a stubborn person
MariaThinks
Jun 2016
#31
Are you overlooking that trip to Rome that cost more than a half million bucks?
George II
Jun 2016
#53
+1. Still no retraction (that isn't deleted) on DU either. Guess she stands by that.
JonLeibowitz
Jun 2016
#83
It makes me think the ageism / sexism / or anti-semitism played a more significant role this primary
JonLeibowitz
Jun 2016
#145
The most pessimistic speech you've ever seen, and youve seen the same speech for a year?
DisgustipatedinCA
Jun 2016
#12
It's nonsensical from a conversational point of view, contradictory.
DisgustipatedinCA
Jun 2016
#155
He lost 80-20 in DC. That was an absolute shellacking. And yet, somehow, someway he still feels
Number23
Jun 2016
#150
Some of us are still holding out for him, but we're losing hope. Not admitting Clinton won is a big
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#48
Because it never snows in Texas. Ever. Never has, never will. No snowflakes in Texas. Ever.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2016
#119
what revolution? What is needed is an improved tax system, more social programs
MariaThinks
Jun 2016
#36
I am all in for economic justice...but I want nothing to do with Bernie Sanders ever. nt.
Demsrule86
Jun 2016
#28
Or anyone else that will make it a priority which was Sanders' "original sin" for a lot of you
TheKentuckian
Jun 2016
#187
You people hated him well before he lost. Some of you hated him the moment he announced.
Autumn
Jun 2016
#251
Luckily, many millenials who are too smart for his revolution. As soon as they heard his promises,
eastwestdem
Jun 2016
#66
Someone seems quite angry. Bernie is still a candidate and he is going to the convention........
bkkyosemite
Jun 2016
#76
This is not any more provoking than the 'hillary under criminal investigation!!111!!' threads.
bravenak
Jun 2016
#135
Say that on the Email threads and the silly threads about the election being stolen
bravenak
Jun 2016
#103
55 here and LOVING the way Bernie Sanders has tied DU colons in knots. Fucking. Loving. It.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2016
#120
"The tedious revolution" he missed the historic Dem Filibuster on Gun Sense to hone that?
Cha
Jun 2016
#123
"I'm sick of Sanders saying the deck's stacked against him: I hope they stack the deck against him!"
MisterP
Jun 2016
#142
At least the revolution has gone from a vague "march on Washington" to grassroots organizing.
betsuni
Jun 2016
#146
He and his crew -- including the handful of his supporters who show up in EVERY SINGLE THREAD
Number23
Jun 2016
#151
He will end up with the same record of accomplishment as he has in the Senate.
randome
Jun 2016
#167
And this, ladies and gentlemen is a perfect example of why many Bernie supporters will not vote for
truebrit71
Jun 2016
#188
I dunno about anyone else, but I'm certainly not surprised by anything I just read here.
VulgarPoet
Jun 2016
#195
Please let me know when HRC starts to challenge corporate money in a meaningful way!
dirtydickcheney
Jun 2016
#216
Just interchange the words 'politics' and 'revolution', that will make it easy on you.
nolabels
Jun 2016
#225
Wow, that's not very Democratic or democratic. Looks like you prefer an Aristocracy
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#229
First of all the rigged election system chose Hillary the Powers That Be's candidate
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#297
i'm pretty happy to hear you will not be partaking in our revolution. Hate is not part of it!
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#269
This brings me back to you and only you.. I have spent my life not turning a blind eye toward
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#280
Good luck keeping this 'oh my god look how bad bravenak is' thing going forever
bravenak
Jun 2016
#283
I'm sorry, I've read your posts from other sites and will not read your post above.
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#286
no shit!!! It is a big grain of salt!! Bigger than all salt crystals. Also you know what most ppl.
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#290
thats a response to the recent post but, you've been abrasive for the whole thread?
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#296
Oh you must be here to alert me. I get it, that's cool. Whatever gives you joy is fine with me.
bravenak
Jun 2016
#301
i've never spoken or stated or felt what you've posted on other sites. blah. hate has results.
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#306
well put, it is who u are. live with it. Ive seen your kind all over hate radio and other places.
juxtaposed
Jun 2016
#308
I posted it because he made another non concession speech that I did not like
bravenak
Jun 2016
#316
You haven't done yourself any favors with your sh:t stirring and vitriol against Clinton or Sanders
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#339
What I read in your post is "victim, victim, victim"' but what I have seen / read from you is
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#348
There's a difference between swooning, common sense and making trouble for trouble's sake.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#356
If you start an OP then expect commentary. If start an OP then cry "everybody is looking at me"
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#361
And, yet you are the one complaining. I merely responded to your comment...
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#365
Are you now going to pretend to ignore that you are active in this thread as late as yesterday??
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#368
You wrote it and yet were active in it yesterday...while decrying that it was written on Thursday.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#370
You should understand that the "Thanks for the kick" shtick doesn't work on me.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#377
You seem to be very stuck on discussing me. I am just watching you get yourself angry
bravenak
Jun 2016
#378
I was just wondering when you became self-obsessed with your obvious MO.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#380
They sure cause a lot of discussion. Which is the point of a discussion forum. Ta ta
bravenak
Jun 2016
#384
If you were to review her posting history you would find out she is neither.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2016
#343
You were never in it to begin with. This post is moot. Just flame bait.
ThinkCritically
Jun 2016
#336
Because I support DEMOCRATS and will never ever ever support an indy over A DEMOCRAT
bravenak
Jun 2016
#347
Anybody not willing to join in the "Don't Worry Be Happy" chorus should be barred or ejected.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2016
#353
Any particular kind of sandwich? Will it have to be apporved by the DNC?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2016
#355