Democratic Primaries

Hortensis

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49. Powerful arguments for insisting on basic historic and sociologic

Sun Mar 22, 2020, 12:06 PM

Mar 2020

literacy as a requirement for graduating any level.

A political psychologist once fliply explained a major difference between LW and RW extremists (following explanation of their many common traits) as: Those on the right hate everyone else, while those on the left hate themselves.

And of course their hates permanently intersect at the Democratic Party.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Senator Sanders, telling us what we "need to do" from Vermont, not from Washington! [View all] George II Mar 2020 OP

So Why Isn't He There For The Votes And Defend The Line? Me. Mar 2020 #1

Hopefully it's not a bowel movement mindem Mar 2020 #2

Nancy Pelosi Beat him to IT.. Who's more in charge here to do something about it? Cha Mar 2020 #3

Once again following the leader! betsuni Mar 2020 #7

Right.. he's not telling us anything The Dems(Establishment) Cha Mar 2020 #8

Laying claim to others ideas has been his entire MO from universal hlth care to gun control Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #17

Why is he not in DC? showblue22 Mar 2020 #4

He had several lawns to mow. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #5

More like he had several kids to yell at to get off his lawn Aquaria Mar 2020 #25

Can he vote from Vermont? mcar Mar 2020 #6

Show up for your job Bernie NCProgressive Mar 2020 #9

Ummm... we need to help both. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #10

Because corporations need more money for stock buy backs. Paka Mar 2020 #15

purity... politics is not about purity.. got anything else? Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #18

I guess I'm dense, but I don't understand the connection to what I posted. Paka Mar 2020 #22

Totally missing the point. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #44

People are losing their jobs William769 Mar 2020 #11

Is that his back yard? ucrdem Mar 2020 #12

I agree rockfordfile Mar 2020 #13

I am appalled by such level of hatred for any decent human being. Paka Mar 2020 #14

What's "horrible" mean? Sanders was and is willing to elect Trump Hortensis Mar 2020 #16

Oh once again Hortensis... the voice of sanity!! Thank you Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #19

I'm sorry, but you have shown me no evidence that Bernie supports Trump's Paka Mar 2020 #20

For the record, no one said Sanders "supports Trump's reelection." Hortensis Mar 2020 #23

Exactly, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #38

And the unexpected trip through a true-believer fun house Hortensis Mar 2020 #47

Why, Then, Ma'am, The People Will All Become Revolutionists The Magistrate Mar 2020 #48

Powerful arguments for insisting on basic historic and sociologic Hortensis Mar 2020 #49

That Cartoon Is Sad But True, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #50

IMO, Sanders thinks the only way to get those good things you mention.. honest.abe Mar 2020 #24

But not as outspoken as he is with his contempt of the only people who have a chance Aquaria Mar 2020 #26

I'm sorry, but your arguments no longer make any sense to me. Paka Mar 2020 #28

Curious, how would you access Medicare in Thailand? honest.abe Mar 2020 #39

TJ BidenBacker Mar 2020 #27

Kudos to you. You are a very reasonable person. Paka Mar 2020 #29

It's a shame BidenBacker Mar 2020 #31

Amen to that! Paka Mar 2020 #32

I wish the Sanders supporters could realize their future-future good intentions could empedocles Mar 2020 #33

What is the truth that he speaks? George II Mar 2020 #42

'Bernie' Does Not Speak Truth, Sir --- 'Bernie' IS Truth The Magistrate Mar 2020 #43

+1! honest.abe Mar 2020 #21

That remains to be seen...if he helps reelect Trump by staying in a race he has clearly lost... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #40

He could be in Washington forcing in the things that he is talking about. Blue_true Mar 2020 #54

Both Bernie and Biden need to join together calling for Senator Warren to be put in charge ASAP! duforsure Mar 2020 #30

Haha. ucrdem Mar 2020 #34

Not even a chance of that happening...and Biden isn't joining Sanders...Sanders needs to go away. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #41

He's kind of overdoing the social distancing. ucrdem Mar 2020 #35

nother leader missingin action. He is addressing the crisis, but UncleNoel Mar 2020 #36

Why does Bernie think that he is still relevant? PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #37

Why is he not at his job in the Senate? MineralMan Mar 2020 #45

This thread is amazing. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2020 #46

Right now it's probably wise for him to stay there. drray23 Mar 2020 #51

Sanders is always a part of the problem NCProgressive Mar 2020 #52

"Kvetch..." I see what you did there. MineralMan Mar 2020 #53

#WhereIsBernie is trending on twitter Gothmog Mar 2020 #55