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In reply to the discussion: Bernie backers' attacks on Democrats infuriate the party [View all]Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)170. Yep! They did, do and will.
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Russians, Kochs, agents like Bannon are the big issue -- Pro trollers are using Bernie posts
Hortensis
Sep 2017
#135
No, we don't think of non-voting and Stein voting clowns as progressives.
Expecting Rain
Sep 2017
#63
I attack them for not supporting multi-payer and shitting on progressive positions.
HughBeaumont
Sep 2017
#75
Don't you want an answer from Bernie on why Vermont doesn't have single payer?
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#79
You don't have to be a "member" of anything to influence, right? He's not a "member"
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#149
He needs to be honest with voters about why Vermont doesn't have single payer.
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#158
VT doesn't have single payer because of the reasons outlined. It has nothing to do with Sanders
Gore1FL
Sep 2017
#173
It would not be difficult for Sanders to explain why Vermont does not have single payer.
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#175
"They didn't have the votes." That's a passive voice. It's a politician's job
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#178
Making this personal about me is another excuse. Building coalitions is part of politics.
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#186
How typical. Attempting to make things about me personally means you don't have to answer
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#202
Not really. Just a quick Google shows a few reasons for the failure in Vermont.
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#200
OK. I checked. The governor refused, at the last minute, to implement the plan.
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#211
Ugh, no, and the excuses for him are absurd. It was a test of his leadership and he failed
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#213
None of what you said about the governor is accurate. And none of what you said
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#216
Single-payer was passed in Vermont. The fight was won. It didn't lose in the legislature.
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#217
LOL, Vermont doesn't have single payer. That is a fact. It was too expensive, which you
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#219
Nothing you are paraphrasing excuses Bernie. He can explain to people why Vermont doesn't
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#221
Bernie doesn't run the Vermont state government or rule the state as his personal fiefdom.
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#222
Good luck on this. In this sub-thread it feels like arguing with an illogical tape recorder.
Gore1FL
Sep 2017
#204
That's laughable. Vermont is one of the smallest states. Surely he can get it done
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#132
But Bernie isn't a member of the Democratic party, either, yet he wants to throw his
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#150
You'll of course, lay our the precise path for his implementing this particular policy, yes?
LanternWaste
Sep 2017
#139
Yes he does, all Senators and Representatives can affect legislation in their home state.
George II
Sep 2017
#134
So, he holds town halls in West Virginia but doesn't address legislation in his own state?
George II
Sep 2017
#157
Any analysis or criticism of a sacred cow is considered bashing to a biased mind.
LanternWaste
Sep 2017
#136
And when we feel a section of the community is trying to bully Sanders supporters into silence
Kentonio
Sep 2017
#196
We reject the divisive smears against Harris, yet *we* are the ones accused of being divisive?!?
NurseJackie
Sep 2017
#31
It is tearing the party down. It needs to stop...we don't need a potential Presidential
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#26
"Unsourced"? Half of the article linked here is direct quotes, including the people who said them..
George II
Sep 2017
#17
Anyone here saw the original Harris posts... knows the story is absolutely true...and it needs
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#28
Does she still enjoy "protected" status here? Any official word yet? I mean...
NurseJackie
Sep 2017
#53
I've seen the damage purity tests have wrought on the right. I'm a moderate Democrat.
Trust Buster
Sep 2017
#24
And while you are at it, stop being so popular Bernie. You're making us look bad!
jalan48
Sep 2017
#36
This is fucked up on all levels, republicans are laughing all the way to 2018 elections.
Old Vet
Sep 2017
#145
As far as I can tell Bernie and Hillary aren't running against each other again....
Chakaconcarne
Sep 2017
#50
I also heard that climate change is actually a result of Bernie's flatulence!
Still In Wisconsin
Sep 2017
#89
Yes they do. This has been debated a dozen times here, people (not necessarily you)....
George II
Sep 2017
#122
The most popular politician is one such statement that is without foundation
BainsBane
Sep 2017
#112
