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In reply to the discussion: I find the phrase "Feel the Bern" off-putting. It feels like a taunt, not an invitation . . . [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)144. The difference is, your supposition has zero basis in truth. My claim is documented.
So your response is an obvious cop-out.
If you care to look, you'll find many of my posts backing up what I've claimed.
Also, I've never heard of prominent Republican strategists actively promoting Senator Obama - on Twitter or elsewhere - in 2008, as you've tried to assert, the way they're actively promoting Sanders. In fact, the opposite is true. I recall quite clearly how they went after him for the Weather Underground/Bill Ayers b.s., the Jeremiah Wright non-scandal, the attacks on his wife, Michelle b.s., but they never tweeted in support of him - as they're now doing with Sanders.
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I find the phrase "Feel the Bern" off-putting. It feels like a taunt, not an invitation . . . [View all]
Empowerer
Jan 2016
OP
Personally, I do not like exercise, but I understand the concept.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2016
#105
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
I'm neither Republican nor a supporter of third-way, investment banking interests, war profiteering
Empowerer
Jan 2016
#7
So if a GOP strategist had used "Hope & Change" a few times Obama should have given it up?
JonLeibowitz
Jan 2016
#8
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
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
Deflection? You are the one who claimed something about the GOP and linked to an article that didn't
cui bono
Jan 2016
#76
You ask some very good questions. Unfortunately, our mutual interlocutor is not interested
JonLeibowitz
Jan 2016
#37
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
Or with like slogans like "gobernie"." Dems still quaking in their boots over what Repubs do.
Luminous Animal
Jan 2016
#52
I'll remind you of this next time you take issue with someone smearing Clinton.
Kentonio
Jan 2016
#126
"anti-Poc votes"??? Links? That is a flat out LIE. Bernie has fought for civil rights for DECADES.
cui bono
Jan 2016
#148
I have other concerns, such as that it reminds me of venereal diseases. However, I got over it.
JonLeibowitz
Jan 2016
#10
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? 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
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
That's very surprising, since the grass roots rallying cry has nothing to do with "eating hot sauce"
delrem
Jan 2016
#26
I only feel it's an insult when used by those not supporting the Sanders campaign
mythology
Jan 2016
#12
Yup you dared to question something to do with Senator Sanders and not in a 100% positive way.
zappaman
Jan 2016
#137
Maybe because "burn" is not a pleasant thing, so telling someone to "feel it" sounds harsh to me
Empowerer
Jan 2016
#98
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 what did you hope to accomplish by posting the OP or this last post of yours?
cui bono
Jan 2016
#176
I found Hillary likening herself to my abuela to be off-putting. Like mockery...
Autumn
Jan 2016
#113
I find someone who finds "Feel the Bern" off-putting an off-putting type of person. Ciao forever. nt
valerief
Jan 2016
#130
To me it evokes the idea of hard work for great gain. Striving for a goal.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2016
#147
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
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
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