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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Oh those awful monolithic Bernie supporters. Angry for no reason, and all exactlly alike. [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)29. Actually, the term is "Bernistas"....
It's a play on "Sandinistas" which is idiotic because they were Reagan's "commie boogymen" that he sent the blood soaked Contras to fight so those calling Bernie supporters "Bernistas" are aligning themselves with Reagan.
BTW: The actual Sandinistas in Nicaragua provided free education, health care and the most ironic - equality for women.
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Oh those awful monolithic Bernie supporters. Angry for no reason, and all exactlly alike. [View all]
Armstead
Oct 2015
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And, it's ALL they got, because our candidate is honest, with a consistently progressive voting record
99th_Monkey
Oct 2015
#15
It matters to me that they are able to be right on the issues without having to "evolve" to be right
Bubzer
Oct 2015
#23
It's awsome that you were able to evolve. However, you're not under consideration for POTUS.
Bubzer
Oct 2015
#47
Also true. Neither should be necessary. Much better to be aligned with the right side from the start
Bubzer
Oct 2015
#105
Great post. You really said what needs to be said. Haven't read many of your posts before.
JDPriestly
Oct 2015
#94
She hasn't adopted his exact positions, though. She has tried to sound a lot more like he sounds,
merrily
Oct 2015
#92
Yes, but Hillary has not adopted Sanders' exact positions and you are not saying she has (or will).
merrily
Oct 2015
#109
And why does she always wet her finger and stick it into the air right beforehand?
GoneFishin
Oct 2015
#80
It's a TACTIC. A Politcal Ploy! They could not attack Bernie on the issues, so some moron who works
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#95
You should trash that group or post something just barely offensive to them (not as offensive
valerief
Oct 2015
#6
I just ask a DU member over at that group, why Sanders wanted Obama primaried in 2012.
DhhD
Oct 2015
#31
Yah, nevermind that Hillary played the gender card as soon as she figured out how to twist Bernie's
cui bono
Oct 2015
#71
I started in politics watching Democrats turn over buses and beat up black kids in Oklahoma City.
jtuck004
Oct 2015
#5
This is not the time for that exhortation. Right now, it is like saying the issues do not count.
djean111
Oct 2015
#33
It seems that this poster is grumpy because they lost a sock in the laundry.
BeanMusical
Oct 2015
#87
I'm just curious. I am 72, two years younger than you, and my first election was
Bohunk68
Oct 2015
#99
I'm thinking Hillary is the one who can't win in the General. Feelin' the Bern? yea, me too!!
MasonDreams
Oct 2015
#46
You can still have some good conversations here but it's more difficult than it used to be
Fumesucker
Oct 2015
#60
I only have 2-3 people on mail ignore because of unsolicited angry PMs and my ignore list is empty.
BeanMusical
Oct 2015
#91
REASONS people are angry, and think the status quo isn't working and needs fundamental reform: 1)
Vincardog
Oct 2015
#67
The bottom line is that we are seeing a movement, a Populist Movement to fight
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#83
Oh, we're monolithic alright. We refuse to accept cuts to SS, SSDI, or Medicare.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2015
#84
Well, we are alike in some ways. I (at least like to) think we all believe the following:
Live and Learn
Oct 2015
#96
What's ironic is that Bernie would have been considered mainstream and moderate
Cleita
Oct 2015
#101
Heck even when in I was in high school he would not have been considered out of mainstream
Armstead
Oct 2015
#102
I keep wondering where we failed. We were in a good place in the Sixties. Sure we had a lot of
Cleita
Oct 2015
#103