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I don't find it that way at all. It's clever and catchy. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #1
Did you ever exercise ? You don't make PROGRESS without the BERN! Ferd Berfel Jan 2016 #103
Personally, I do not like exercise, but I understand the concept. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #105
LOL Ferd Berfel Jan 2016 #107
no, you are over thinking it JI7 Jan 2016 #2
I would feel that way if the Samders campaign were the source of it. arcane1 Jan 2016 #3
This. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #101
I suppose you can take it many different ways. For me it is just an indicator of how liberal_at_heart Jan 2016 #4
Same... could it be some here are just being overly sensitive? Maybe even to suit their own purposes? InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2016 #136
Why yes, yes it could. I think they're also jealous of it. cui bono Jan 2016 #174
Supporters of third-way, investment banking interests and war profiteering, delrem Jan 2016 #5
I'm neither Republican nor a supporter of third-way, investment banking interests, war profiteering Empowerer Jan 2016 #7
Oh, your posts confuse me then, and I've read a few. delrem Jan 2016 #9
I kinda wish this was not an anonymous board sometimes wildeyed Jan 2016 #213
No, it's not. wildeyed Jan 2016 #212
I repeat. delrem Jan 2016 #221
I did and do. It IS off-putting. But Republicans LOVE "the Bern" slogan. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #6
So if a GOP strategist had used "Hope & Change" a few times Obama should have given it up? JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #8
Isn't that what some people think Dems ought to always do? Every time? delrem Jan 2016 #16
... BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #21
What an exceptionally mature response. I expected nothing less. n/t JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #43
It's all your attempts at deflection are worth. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #44
I have deflected nothing. I have pointed out the absurd positions you would put our candidates in. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #45
Bull. You were trying to deflect from the fact that prominent Republican strategists support Sanders BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #104
Gosh, it's a good thing they never supported Obama back when he was running against Clinton! Kentonio Jan 2016 #110
Did they? Can you provide a link (just as I have) to an article that substantiates your claim? BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #112
You've forgotten about 'Operation Chaos' already? Kentonio Jan 2016 #115
I don't pay Limbaugh as much heed as you apparently do. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #125
I didn't think it needed links to be quite honest, its hardly a secret. Kentonio Jan 2016 #134
Well, when you "ask" another poster to BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #138
Given your refusal to answer a request of mine because you called me biased and close minded Kentonio Jan 2016 #142
The difference is, your supposition has zero basis in truth. My claim is documented. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #144
You are backing up your claim with an article that is 6 months old. cui bono Jan 2016 #155
That post makes no sense. What "painful truth"? cui bono Jan 2016 #153
prominent Republican strategists support Sanders AlbertCat Jan 2016 #193
This is why we have the "ignore" feature on this site Ned_Devine Jan 2016 #182
Deflection? You are the one who claimed something about the GOP and linked to an article that didn't cui bono Jan 2016 #76
Well it doesn't take much to deflect ellipses kenfrequed Jan 2016 #179
You ask some very good questions. Unfortunately, our mutual interlocutor is not interested JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #37
Perhaps because my questions sort of implicitly define "third way politics". delrem Jan 2016 #42
Non sequitur. And blatant deflection. NO GOP strategist rushed to twitter to support Obama. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #19
It is not a deflection, it points the absurdity of what you wish. Also, you didn't answer. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #31
It is absolutely deflection only, it failed. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #34
Free speech is not the right to not speak, just so you know. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #39
Never said it was. And I did "speak". You just didn't like my response. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #48
Very juvenile as your choice of cartoons reflect. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #55
On par with how I think of your posts. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #58
Cute but still juvenile. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #59
Again, on par with how I think of your posts. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #63
And again, juvenile. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #66
On par with the maturity of your post. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #100
Seems Hillary has the kindergarten vote. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #121
Feel the BURN, Fawke! BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #129
.. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #132
... BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #135
I see you got some new toys for Christmas. Have fun. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #150
What a mature response. SheilaT Jan 2016 #170
Well yeah, true Glamrock Jan 2016 #206
Or with like slogans like "gobernie"." Dems still quaking in their boots over what Repubs do. Luminous Animal Jan 2016 #52
It's like there's a huge reservoir of them, delrem Jan 2016 #69
That poster totally missed the entire point of the article. cui bono Jan 2016 #82
Thank you! Luminous Animal Jan 2016 #187
I don't remember seeing a lot of posts from DU's left fretting about what merrily Jan 2016 #186
No, it is not offputting at all. It is positive and uplifting and empowering. cui bono Jan 2016 #75
Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #109
"anti-PoC votes"?! Kentonio Jan 2016 #111
Yes. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #123
I'll remind you of this next time you take issue with someone smearing Clinton. Kentonio Jan 2016 #126
Aw, thanks, Ken. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #131
Wow! I missed that when I read her post. cui bono Jan 2016 #152
"His anti-PoC votes..." brentspeak Jan 2016 #118
Yep. BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #140
"anti-Poc votes"??? Links? That is a flat out LIE. Bernie has fought for civil rights for DECADES. cui bono Jan 2016 #148
+100000 nashville_brook Jan 2016 #156
Would you prefer "Cut It Out"? brentspeak Jan 2016 #117
?? And this has *what* to do with my post? BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #124
I have other concerns, such as that it reminds me of venereal diseases. However, I got over it. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #10
Ha Ha - that's funny Empowerer Jan 2016 #13
hey well, feel the bern, baby! delrem Jan 2016 #78
"Feel the burn" is a fitness meme. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #15
I know the phrase's origin - Empowerer Jan 2016 #18
Except for exercise fanatics. They love it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #20
There is some congruity with the Sanders campaign, Maedhros Jan 2016 #202
Well that is your opinion. No one says you have to adopt it. For those who like it they use it. liberal_at_heart Jan 2016 #22
Wow Empowerer Jan 2016 #27
Wow? There is hardly anything harsh about either one of my posts. I simply said if you don't like it liberal_at_heart Jan 2016 #29
Most people do. It really seems to irritate a few though. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #57
I would say you are overreacting to the response you are calling an "interesting" 'reaction'. cui bono Jan 2016 #71
I've heard that, but as I (and most of the country) am not a fitness nut that meaning is lost on me. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #40
As we have seen with this thread any word or phrase can be taken more than one way. It is liberal_at_heart Jan 2016 #54
I never took it that way Glamrock Jan 2016 #208
"I'm feeling Bernie" could have awkward connotations. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #209
I was thinking the same thing as I typed it. Glamrock Jan 2016 #210
A burn is also slang for a particularly witty or effective insult. wildeyed Jan 2016 #214
It's funny and I thought of that too. delrem Jan 2016 #74
Doesn't put me off, but was surprised, elleng Jan 2016 #11
That's very surprising, since the grass roots rallying cry has nothing to do with "eating hot sauce" delrem Jan 2016 #26
There is a 'Feel the Bern' challenge going around. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #61
Yah, I can understand that. Not so much the scenario that elleng described, delrem Jan 2016 #64
I only feel it's an insult when used by those not supporting the Sanders campaign mythology Jan 2016 #12
I don't think that people shouldn't say it if they want. Empowerer Jan 2016 #14
It isn't any wonder to a Sanders supporter delrem Jan 2016 #28
So, I must be a right winger "without a progressive bone in my body" Empowerer Jan 2016 #30
Yes. delrem Jan 2016 #38
Yup you dared to question something to do with Senator Sanders and not in a 100% positive way. zappaman Jan 2016 #137
Indeed! Chemisse Jan 2016 #159
This message was self-deleted by its author Chemisse Jan 2016 #160
Right? wildeyed Jan 2016 #216
It's about energy, fire and a message that spreads Android3.14 Jan 2016 #17
Not sure why you would assume that I'm looking for taunts Empowerer Jan 2016 #23
Oh, brother. earthside Jan 2016 #24
I do? Empowerer Jan 2016 #25
A one who admires word play, I find it... 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #32
No. Leave it alone. It is clever and catchy. AgadorSparticus Jan 2016 #33
"Leave it alone?" Empowerer Jan 2016 #36
As if you could do anything. Christ, it's just an expression. AgadorSparticus Jan 2016 #51
Word. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #62
Ok. I just saw this boobs video. How freaking hilarious And clever! AgadorSparticus Jan 2016 #220
Except whine n/t Oilwellian Jan 2016 #173
I never liked catch phrases. I like to think for myself. rusty quoin Jan 2016 #35
I want the 1% to feel the burn putitinD Jan 2016 #41
Naw it's funny and self depreciating while making a point Armstead Jan 2016 #46
+10,000 nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #65
I don't see it as self deprecating at all. cui bono Jan 2016 #79
A taunt to whom? Luminous Animal Jan 2016 #47
The OP. delrem Jan 2016 #49
I Saw A Feel The Bern Round Bumper Sticker Today Yallow Jan 2016 #50
I agree with you. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #53
Looks like the op got berned Sheepshank Jan 2016 #56
So long as you aren't put off by it, who gives a shit? delrem Jan 2016 #68
Doesn't really matter if I'm put off by it or not Sheepshank Jan 2016 #106
Interesting, isn't it? Empowerer Jan 2016 #85
Sad really. The over the top viciousness is very self-defeating. nt SunSeeker Jan 2016 #119
It's neither a taunt or an invitation Kalidurga Jan 2016 #60
It seems to appeal to a select group of people. pnwmom Jan 2016 #67
Could you be any more condescending? cui bono Jan 2016 #84
Really??? It's totally positive and uplifting! cui bono Jan 2016 #70
I love the phrase! silverweb Jan 2016 #72
Funny, because I find the phrase "Ready for Hillary" artislife Jan 2016 #73
Or something inevitable that we should be ready to be embraced by... JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #77
"Ready for Hillary" is so last year! delrem Jan 2016 #80
Honestly, I find posts like these off-putting demwing Jan 2016 #81
that is simply not how other people interpret it Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #83
Exactly ... from day one. But ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #86
That's an interesting take that hadn't occurred to me Empowerer Jan 2016 #88
even the score questionseverything Jan 2016 #157
Looking at Bernie's poll numbers and political endorsements ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #167
Well... quickesst Jan 2016 #87
Why do you feel it's a taunt? Smarmie Doofus Jan 2016 #89
Maybe because "burn" is not a pleasant thing, so telling someone to "feel it" sounds harsh to me Empowerer Jan 2016 #98
well, as you have said - "OK" demwing Jan 2016 #128
Many variations in the way "burn" has been used. Smarmie Doofus Jan 2016 #145
It's spelled "Bern". cui bono Jan 2016 #151
Your post is a perfect illustration of why the phrase is off-putting Empowerer Jan 2016 #158
No, I don't "intend" to taunt. You are the one who is bringing up possible "negative" connotations. cui bono Jan 2016 #162
I certainly don't owe you any explanation for why I choose to post anything, but watching you Empowerer Jan 2016 #171
So I can presume my supposition was right. cui bono Jan 2016 #172
Please go on Empowerer Jan 2016 #175
So what did you hope to accomplish by posting the OP or this last post of yours? cui bono Jan 2016 #176
Feel the Bernout is gaining popularity. R B Garr Jan 2016 #181
Makes me think of his past writing. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #90
Or that old Bill Clinton Bern? Armstead Jan 2016 #93
Love me some Big Dog. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #94
I don't think slogans are worth thinking about one way or the other. Vinca Jan 2016 #91
That was kind of my initial reaction. 99Forever Jan 2016 #92
Yep, those that don't like it just haven't felt it yet. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #149
So... gordyfl Jan 2016 #95
Love it! Catchy and clever. nc4bo Jan 2016 #96
ok. n/t tazkcmo Jan 2016 #97
Agreed. And it is used here like a taunt with a R B Garr Jan 2016 #99
Did you ever exercise ? You don't get anywhere without the BERN! Ferd Berfel Jan 2016 #102
Reminds me of "The 70s Show" itsrobert Jan 2016 #108
I found Hillary likening herself to my abuela to be off-putting. Like mockery... Autumn Jan 2016 #113
OK Empowerer Jan 2016 #114
It's like "Wipe the server? You mean, like with a cloth?" JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2016 #116
No. LWolf Jan 2016 #120
Yes, I do bobGandolf Jan 2016 #122
LOL! merrily Jan 2016 #127
I find someone who finds "Feel the Bern" off-putting an off-putting type of person. Ciao forever. nt valerief Jan 2016 #130
The "bern" is inside. Come on baby light my fire kind of thing. nt thereismore Jan 2016 #133
It is a taunt. nt Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #139
And I find the phrase "Ready for Hillary" just weird... ljm2002 Jan 2016 #141
I don't think it's supposed to mean *anything*. Smarmie Doofus Jan 2016 #166
ok fine,here wendylaroux Jan 2016 #143
I have no problem with it. It's nice peaceful little town DFW Jan 2016 #146
To me it evokes the idea of hard work for great gain. Striving for a goal. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #147
No I don't feel that way shanti Jan 2016 #154
When I first heard it (actually, first read it - on DU) Chemisse Jan 2016 #161
Any Mass Movement On the Road Jan 2016 #163
I tend not to go through life perpetually microaggrieved... SMC22307 Jan 2016 #164
I'm 60, and don't relate to it either. grntuscarora Jan 2016 #165
I'm 60 as well, and... Oilwellian Jan 2016 #177
First heard it from Jane as well. Jane is 78 years old. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #191
Ah, I was busy that decade and missed it. grntuscarora Jan 2016 #194
I don't like anything . olddots Jan 2016 #168
I find the term "Third Way" off putting ..... TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #169
sounds like a foot fungus commercial dlwickham Jan 2016 #178
We must confess, it is a personal taunt to YOU. artislife Jan 2016 #180
That's funny. Empowerer Jan 2016 #183
Then why did you write this I**tic OP? artislife Jan 2016 #184
Oh? I thought the campaign was casting a wide net because Bernie's going to unite the country ... Empowerer Jan 2016 #185
No. "Ready for Hillary" was far more 'taunting', if that is how you define it. Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #188
Oh, please - stop with the persecution complex Empowerer Jan 2016 #189
Persecution complex? This OP is about you thinking a punster sly campaign slogan is a 'taunt'. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #190
Some context for those who might have missed such things: Etymology 'Feel The Burn'-The phrase Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #192
But in this decade, wildeyed Jan 2016 #217
Makes me cringe a little... ecstatic Jan 2016 #195
Sanders Group uses it as a taunt itsrobert Jan 2016 #196
The truth sure is inconvenient , isn't it ? TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #197
Why should it offend me? itsrobert Jan 2016 #198
Why would you consider the truth to be a taunt ? TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #199
Scaring a person's face with "BERNED" is not a taunt? itsrobert Jan 2016 #203
Scaring ? TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #207
That's exactly how I see it! In--your-face kind of R B Garr Jan 2016 #211
All political campain slogans are dumb olddots Jan 2016 #200
LOL randys1 Jan 2016 #201
Get over it (nt) matt819 Jan 2016 #204
Get over what? itsrobert Jan 2016 #205
Hillary 'I told Wall St to cut it out' rather off-putting as well, no real change will occur. nt slipslidingaway Jan 2016 #215
I know that stupid phrase guaranteed I would never even consider Sanders. eom MohRokTah Jan 2016 #218
Sure it's the reason ... TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #219
Deep. As deep as I've ever seen you get. Congrats. n/t delrem Jan 2016 #222
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