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Sanders sounded really cranky in that NPR interview... (Original Post) boston bean Jun 2015 OP
Your concern is noted. truebrit71 Jun 2015 #1
Yep, cranky leftofcool Jun 2015 #2
are you bored? snooper2 Jun 2015 #3
No this is the MO for the OP. Expect it until there is a primary winner. Rex Jun 2015 #23
That meme was already attempted and failed once today arcane1 Jun 2015 #4
I heard the same analysis from another poster as well. Welcome to the Big Leagues BS. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #5
It's is a side he often presents. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #6
Indeed. The main thing is if he speaks the truth or not. Fast Walker 52 Jun 2015 #41
Welcome to du. nt. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #46
That seems to happen to most politicians. bigwillq Jun 2015 #7
I understand your concern. tazkcmo Jun 2015 #8
I really like your response! nt R. P. McMurphy Jun 2015 #38
Nailed it LondonReign2 Jun 2015 #43
Rebuke is best served cold, I believe. Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #65
Give it a rest. Cleita Jun 2015 #9
If its thought to get traction madokie Jun 2015 #22
And sometimes Hillary sounds waspish. Depending on if you are a supporter or not. Yawn. djean111 Jun 2015 #10
Is there a link to the audio anywhere? DanTex Jun 2015 #11
Link here: boston bean Jun 2015 #13
Thanks. DanTex Jun 2015 #14
Second time for the meme nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #12
Ditto to this.......and I really thought the interviewer was a bit rude in his a kennedy Jun 2015 #50
After Ian done with work nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #58
No, the interviewer came back to a question Bernie completely ducked. kwassa Jun 2015 #62
That's Bernie, if someone serves him stupid bullshit on a platter, he'll geek tragedy Jun 2015 #15
One thing I've noticed today madokie Jun 2015 #16
He is a threat. The more voters listen to his message, the worse nc4bo Jun 2015 #25
You are correct madokie Jun 2015 #31
"Hillary supporters are trying to paint Senator Sanders in a very negative light." LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #48
LOL madokie Jun 2015 #52
The irony is rich, isn't it? greatauntoftriplets Jun 2015 #54
ah ditto to this....... a kennedy Jun 2015 #51
Read this. madfloridian Jun 2015 #17
Hillary sounded obnoxious in this interview Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #18
Hey Hillary madokie Jun 2015 #34
And, So, Whatever,... rufus dog Jun 2015 #19
You guys need to communicate with each other better tularetom Jun 2015 #20
He was upset with the interviewer who was trying to get him to diss Hillary about a statement jwirr Jun 2015 #21
They know that and if Sanders had risen to the bait they would be screaming about that instead Fumesucker Jun 2015 #26
That won't matter one bit to the OP, they are dedicated to this smear campaign. Rex Jun 2015 #28
Eminently predictable, but the verdict at DailyKos seems 180 degrees opposed KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #24
And sometimes Hillary sounds like a crow. I'm more concerned with what candidates actually say. Throd Jun 2015 #27
He's cranky and he's kooky,socialist and spooky. He's liberal and ooky, virtualobserver Jun 2015 #29
Now that's a great theme if I ever heard one.. Bernie 2016 Jun 2015 #61
Didn't get your gotcha moment? GeorgeGist Jun 2015 #30
Good. I didn't hear the interview, but if he was cranky, that's excellent. Somebody Nay Jun 2015 #32
exactly! Fast Walker 52 Jun 2015 #44
So don't vote for him. nt City Lights Jun 2015 #33
You didn't like his tone? That's funny. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #35
LOL, I get it, "cranky"... as in "old". I see where you are going with this. phleshdef Jun 2015 #36
Keep trying. You're good 840high Jun 2015 #37
LOL. Hillary supporters' concern is noted. LondonReign2 Jun 2015 #39
Incoming!!... SidDithers Jun 2015 #40
Yes he did. I changed the station. Bonx Jun 2015 #42
Here's the transcript, read it yourself. madfloridian Jun 2015 #45
Oh, dear...CRANKY!! Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 #47
he sounds more impatient, than cranky, IMO Fast Walker 52 Jun 2015 #49
I see what you did there ... although some of the Hillary bashers here ... JoePhilly Jun 2015 #53
So ageist descriptors are ok with Clinton supporters now? bluesbassman Jun 2015 #55
cranky is ageist?? boston bean Jun 2015 #63
That's okay, so long as you didn't think he sounded shrill or hysterical. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #56
Thank you for your concern. valerief Jun 2015 #57
I noticed it also. Politicking in an unfriendly arena is wearing after awhile. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #59
As a Clinton supporter, you should be happy Prism Jun 2015 #60
He sounded good me n/t deutsey Jun 2015 #64
Please list the lies, obfuscations, half-truths, and misdirections from the interview that were NOT ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #66
 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
23. No this is the MO for the OP. Expect it until there is a primary winner.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:10 PM
Jun 2015

I plan on just laughing at the OP (and all the other carbon copies that deride our candidates), until sanity returns to this place (after the primaries).

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
41. Indeed. The main thing is if he speaks the truth or not.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:34 PM
Jun 2015

And he does far more than any other pol in the race.

tazkcmo

(7,306 posts)
8. I understand your concern.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:00 PM
Jun 2015

You're probably not used to a candidate that takes clearly defined positions and has a consistent track record on issues.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
22. If its thought to get traction
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:10 PM
Jun 2015

Hillary hardly has any redeeming qualities, yes I typed that, when it comes right down to it so this is what we get. Bullshit

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
12. Second time for the meme
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:05 PM
Jun 2015

By the way, not letting an interviwer move on when you answer a question is not precisely being cranky. Rather it is called staying on message

a kennedy

(29,789 posts)
50. Ditto to this.......and I really thought the interviewer was a bit rude in his
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:42 PM
Jun 2015

demeanor. Didn't really want to hear Bernies answers, just wanted to get answers he preferred to hear, not what Bernie was ACTUALLY saying. JMO. I thought Bernie did a great job today. I felt the Bern.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
58. After Ian done with work
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:58 PM
Jun 2015

Will re-listen to the interview.

To me it is partially a lesson of what not to do. I expect this from rank beginners, or agenda driven reporting.

Or, an interviewer who did not do due diligence before the interview with background

kwassa

(23,340 posts)
62. No, the interviewer came back to a question Bernie completely ducked.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 04:30 PM
Jun 2015

and then Bernie basically ducked it a second time.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
16. One thing I've noticed today
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:07 PM
Jun 2015

is Hillary supporters are trying to paint Senator Sanders in a very negative light. I've listened to the interview and I didn't come away from it thinking this at all.
Why is that?
I noticed that he was faced with very and I mean Very Loaded questions that would have had me telling someone to f off. He didn't and that to me is a mark of a good solid not to be confused with an asshole person.

Oh boy, you all are so transparent LOL

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
25. He is a threat. The more voters listen to his message, the worse
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:11 PM
Jun 2015

It will get.

Hopefully it will backfire and people will want to see what all the hubbub is about aka free advertising.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
31. You are correct
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:19 PM
Jun 2015

He's not being part of the coronation and it puts them in a tizzy. I love it.

Hillary will never be a President. Bernie will. An ocean of difference

 

LordGlenconner

(1,348 posts)
48. "Hillary supporters are trying to paint Senator Sanders in a very negative light."
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:41 PM
Jun 2015

I didn't hear the interview and I suspect it's more likely Bernie was just being Bernie, which is a good thing. But let's cut out the babe in the woods act. There are plenty of Bernie supporters here working very hard to paint Hillary in a negative light as well on a daily basis. So it seems like maybe turnabout is fair play.

 

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
19. And, So, Whatever,...
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:09 PM
Jun 2015

I didn't hear it, but he often comes across as gruff, cranky, annoyed, pick your adjective,he also has funny hair.

To be purposely blunt, why the fuck do I care? Is he not the type of guy you want to have a beer with?

And as a HRC supporter, I suggest you tread lightly when discussing how a candidate comes across.


tularetom

(23,664 posts)
20. You guys need to communicate with each other better
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:09 PM
Jun 2015

One of you already tried this one.

It didn't do well.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
21. He was upset with the interviewer who was trying to get him to diss Hillary about a statement
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:09 PM
Jun 2015

she made in MO yesterday. Bernie does not play dirty - he refused to criticize her.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
28. That won't matter one bit to the OP, they are dedicated to this smear campaign.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:13 PM
Jun 2015

It is sad to watch people I had respect for, reduce themselves to this kind of behavior.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
24. Eminently predictable, but the verdict at DailyKos seems 180 degrees opposed
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:11 PM
Jun 2015

to yours, i.e., that Sanders handed David Green his ass on a platter.

Of course, looking at your logos, it's hardly surprising that you'd slink to a personal ageist attack ("cranky&quot , rather than discuss anything of substance. Of course, your personal attack on Sanders is perfectly in line with Hillary's stock in trade and that of her proxies, Gutierrez, McCaskill, et. al.

Aren't you proud of yourself? What's next, some good old-fashioned red-baiting a la Tailgunner Joe?

 

Bernie 2016

(90 posts)
61. Now that's a great theme if I ever heard one..
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 04:07 PM
Jun 2015

Someone should compose a Bernie song that's a riff off the Addams Family theme....

Nay

(12,051 posts)
32. Good. I didn't hear the interview, but if he was cranky, that's excellent. Somebody
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:20 PM
Jun 2015

needs to be cranky about the bullshit that is passing for discourse in the political arena.

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
49. he sounds more impatient, than cranky, IMO
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:41 PM
Jun 2015

and I can see why he would be impatient to some of the questions

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
53. I see what you did there ... although some of the Hillary bashers here ...
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:46 PM
Jun 2015

... clearly don't seem to be able to recognize the humor in your post.

bluesbassman

(19,387 posts)
55. So ageist descriptors are ok with Clinton supporters now?
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:54 PM
Jun 2015

Good to know. Is it fair to assume that sexist descriptors wiil be ok for use in describing Clinton's interviews and speeches? Not that I use either, but in case I happen to land on a jury for ageist or sexist remarks I'd like to have a little foreknowledge of where the community standards wind is blowing.

boston bean

(36,228 posts)
63. cranky is ageist??
Fri Jun 26, 2015, 09:33 AM
Jun 2015

I've called children that many times...

Now, if I had said "grumpy old man"... I could see your point..

 

lumberjack_jeff

(33,224 posts)
56. That's okay, so long as you didn't think he sounded shrill or hysterical.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 03:56 PM
Jun 2015

Some sexist, ageist code words are okay.

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
59. I noticed it also. Politicking in an unfriendly arena is wearing after awhile.
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 04:00 PM
Jun 2015

Just ask Hillary Clinton.
25 effin years of this same thing.
The strong one's endure for love of humanity & country.
Like Hillary said long ago,
HUMAN RIGHTS ARE EQUAL RIGHTS

Bernie will endure.

 

Prism

(5,815 posts)
60. As a Clinton supporter, you should be happy
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 04:01 PM
Jun 2015

The interviewer was baiting him to go after her. He was refusing to do so.

So, why so discombobulated?

 

ChisolmTrailDem

(9,463 posts)
66. Please list the lies, obfuscations, half-truths, and misdirections from the interview that were NOT
Fri Jun 26, 2015, 10:10 AM
Jun 2015

coming from the interviewer.

Thanks.

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