How many women here are Bernie supporters?
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Check in if you don't think voting for Bernie Sanders is voting for "white male rule".
ETA: all feminists are welcome to post - don't be shy guys, I want to hear from everyone!
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her type. I've seen it so many times before, too many to count. We mean nothing to her, nor did the 1,000,000+ dead Iraqi civilians she was willing to sacrifice for her ambition.
Pardon me while I 
the Candidate was on the W board? Bernie is the best one in the race for people and the country. If HRC is the nominee however, she has my support, no question.
are bearing down fast, so it's a pivotal time we're in as is clear.
And our lives will start to get better. It will take a while, but it will happen!
#BernieBounce 
elected mayor of Barcelona, Spain- Ada Colau? She's a housing activist, populist and real fighter supported by the Indignados movement that rose up like Occupy. What inspiration! She's like Bernie and visa versa. Someone should post it in the Sanders Group.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017270209
I do too, always have.
Go figure!
caucus?
economically and when the education system isn't being destroyed."
Exactly!
including the Edwards, same for me.. 
I like Sanders positions but I have no illusions that most Americans do not vote their interest and will deride his "socialist" positions.
The reason why this country never had and never will have a revolution is because most do not hate the rich; they want to be rich.
Some years back a TV reporter stopped people in the street with a pie chart - don't remember the details - and most would have rather have a big piece of the pie that share it with others.
The shift from manufacturing and farm economy to a service one meant that fewer workers feel that "we are in this together" and more like "looking for number one."
Now I am being "noted" by the mighty cali. And for being "obscene," no less. What else can one ask?
(Just in case..)
Has it ever occurred to you that one can conduct a semi civil discussion here without personal attacks? No, I don't suppose so.
Do me a favor and put me on your ignore list.
I have to get out of here early in the morning - told myself to bed by 9 and now it is 10:40. yikes! this place 
Good to know, Violet!
Bernie speaks to me with truth and genuine compassion. I'm supporting Bernie and everything he stands for. He stands with me.
Or would it be Hayberners?
HeyBerners?
You should turn your post into an op.
We need to snap out of it and concentrate on the issues that really affect us.
Women don't want to be patronized, we don't want to be defended and taken care of, we want to be able to support ourselves and our families.
We deserve a living wage.
Let's focus on working with our DU allies, not alienating the men who stand with us.
Let's call the whole thing off!
I love that I'm not the only one mistaken for a guy around here.
Once you see him speak it's all over.
He doesn't need polls to tell him what we want.
This is a great diversion but not my first choice as far as galaxies go.
I like the cut of your jib!
So happy to see you here.
Its good to see you too.
I, like so many others, would love to someday see a woman president, but I'd have passed on Margret Thatcher if I were in the UK, and I feel similarly about Hillary. I have every reason to believe that Bernie respects people in general, and women more specifically and I cannot imagine that Hillary has any policy positions on women's rights that are not supported by Bernie. But as has been mentioned upthread, Bernies's economic policies would have a far greater positive impact on women's lives than those of Hillary./
Lifting women out of poverty is more important to me than voting for someone because of their gender.
The people who want a woman in the White House that badly should imagine Carly Fiorina taking up residence...
Good to see you again.
LOL!
And someone said it was a nerdy name...
I believe in Dog too.
Way to go, sisters!
I knew he'd be popular on DU but I had no idea he'd generate the kind of support I've seen these last few weeks.
No bashing required!
I am so sorry you had to endure such heartbreaking tragedy in your life. We've talked about these things before, what doesn't break you only makes you stronger.
And I've never met a more compassionate person on DU.
You are one in a million.
It's insulting to think otherwise.
Welcome to the party, Heddi!
Uh yeah uh yeah uh yeah!
Wanna hook up? 
Not when I'm at work...
Hillary has one hell of a head start but I'm not worried.
Hi Lars39!
Yep, he'd love it!
LOVE it!
Creative bunch in here.
Everything that addresses women's issues is LIFE-LONG with this candidate. I enthusiastically support him!
Yes, no need for Bernie to "evolve" on the issues.
I should have added that all feminists are welcome-both male and female.
Thank you for your post and for standing with us.
but it isn't necessary as it is the right thing to do for me to stand with you all. We're all in this together, no one is better than the other no matter who or what they do. We are all equal and until everyone understands that we all will continue to have work to do. 
Another great user name.
Your sig line is hilarious!
Nice avatar!
I just would like it to be the right one.
Bernie is it for me but I'm biased, I've been a supporter for decades.
It is wonderful to see how many people are on board.
I like how you said that, it's exactly how I feel.
I started this thread to hear from feminists who support Bernie.
I hope someday you get to vote for Liz or Nancy, but for now I'm glad we're on the same team.
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I agree with the poster upthread who said he's a little too close to AIPAC, but it's not a dealbreaker for me (all things considered).
So yes, this feminist supports Bernie. His authenticity is like a breath of fresh air!
ETA a correction to the title since it sounded entirely wrong w/out it. 
I don't agree with him on every issue either, that just proves we're human.
And I'll be needing a clothespin too.
Woman here. I'm not sure why you are asking, but here it is.
I wanted to see how many of us were out here. Needless to say I'm thrilled with the results!
Welcome to DU!
Sick of labels, sick of rules, sick of being told what I should and should not do. Bernie all the way!
No one tells this chick what to think.
I've always been partial to rebels.
I'm a big fan of your work.
I always choose the best choice, regardless of gender/ethnicity. Bernie IS the best choice for me. Looking forward (for a change) to voting for him for President.
Hell, it's great!
Born in Columbus!
I'm still undecided for the primaries, so far I do like what I have heard from Sanders: I'd like to hear some debates or at least a comprehensive ledger of specific issue positions from all candidates, before finally making up my mind--
but I will say I am sorely tempted to pen a breathlessly wordy vanity OP in GD about how all the mean DU Hillary Clinton people have simply RUINED IT FOR ME and as such I am probably going to give my vote in the primaries to Bernie Sanders and BOY OH BOY WONT YOU BE SORRY THEN
MUAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAAHAHAAAAAAAAAA
If you do post that thread, I'm sure they'll put in an appearance and apologize profusely for their sins, ask you to please reconsider, to think of the children, and finally beg for forgiveness.
Because you're THAT important.
Isn't that what happened?
Love it!
humane human in the race. Go Bernie
I like it!
After a month of Bernie, my wife(and I) are 100% Bernie.
It wasn't that way before he put his name in the hat.
Still working on my guy here. He'll come around.
You know it!
Maybe those 'corporate people'...
Make em sweat for once!
I've been called a "true believer" for talking like that.
Nice sig line!
If you're in Nashville, TN I'm your neighbor to the north!
The best person for the job is the best person for the job.
They play it off like it's a mistake but they know exactly what they're doing.
Yeah, the gender argument swings both ways, I'm sure Carly will ask all women to support her too, and expect us to fall in.
Nope, never.
I too will vote for the nominee but if it's not Bernie I'll be settling.
It's still early, and the response to this thread gives me reason for hope.
Cher
I seem to recall the first I heard of Bernie was when he was a guest on 'Air America' with Al Franken. I sat up and took notice!
Back in the day, I also listened to KTPK AM 1090 out of Seattle. Tom Hartman would have Bernie on his show on Fridays. I tried to never miss that show. Got introduced to Ron Reagan, Ed Shultz, Randi, Stephanie, Norman Goldman and others. I loved them all. Either XM or am 1090 was always on in my truck!
Then, the catastrophe happened. I think it was parent CBS that changed the format to another fucking sports station (as if there were not enough already).
I've been a Bernie fan since way back when...damn, I'm old.
I remember Air America too, loved all of those guys. I can't believe it was that long ago.
Damn I'm old too.
At least I'm in good company!
Don't I know you from somewhere?
She is a good friend of mine.
I just saw your post.
That's really good!
If I vote for a woman based on her gender that would make me every bit as sexist as those who would vote against her for the same reason.
Bernie has earned my respect and my vote.
And I believe Warren's time is coming.
LOL....
Bernie is a true believer in equality for all.
Another woman for Bernie here!
I'm the middle child, we're always a little off.
And so do you!
I love women who vote with their brains.
I agree!
It's obvious from the many responses in this thread Bernie doesn't just appeal to the young.
Bernie scares them.
I do support him. But mainly I wanted in on BMUS's thread.
Bernie is a guy, whose career I have followed for years, always thinking, "Now why doesn't HE run for president?"
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** In a chaotic system, the right convergence of strange attractors, can determine a resolution that could not be predicted from initial conditions. 
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Very profound.
Their votes matter a great deal to all of us.
He has his priorities straight.
I was just a kid when Carter was elected but I remember it well.
I also remember Billy Beer.
Jimmy Carter was one of the most brilliant presidents we've ever had. He was a nuclear physicist.
I was in college when I saw George McGovern on a campaign stop in 1972 at the Alamo.
I have NEVER voted for a Republican politician in my life. In the past I have voted for Republican judges if they were sane, but now the Republican judges are all crazy. This makes me a yellow dog Democrat.
I love my Bernie!
Bernie Has SEXY Hair!
many of my older white seemingly low information (based on what they post I could be wrong) gay facebook friends are for Hillary. She has the reputation for being a big LGBT champion who is quite popular in the gay community and that is why i figured i would jump on this thread and testify. I have no idea how much support Bernie has in the LGBT community though one of the popular and infamous drag queens named Lady Bunny is a huge Hillary critic, Bernie supporter on facebook and I see many ofher of her facebook friends agreeing with her (and some Hillary supporters getting angry)so who knows.
Both Clintons are my least favorite Democrats.
I'm sure you're not alone, Bernie has ALWAYS been a supporter of lgbt rights, he didn't need to "evolve" on same sex marriage like some others.
He gets it.
I will be so happy to vote for him, first in the primary and again in the general. He is absolutely the President we need and I have no doubts that he can beat any of the GOPs that are standing in line to run against him.
I agree, 100%
It's going to be one hell of a party! 
As the underdog, he's got his work cut out for him. But he's up for it!
He's never ran a negative campaign, his opponents think it's a weakness but I see it as the exact opposite. You're right, he runs on the issues, image and money don't matter to him. And that's exactly what I want too.
You are all guilty of supporting the patriarchy!
Juror: This is a joke poking fun at those who actually do say such things.
Thank you all for checking in and reccing it. I had no idea this thread would turn into such a monster.
It's an honour and a privilege to meet each and every one of you.
I think that's how it works, keeps it fresh.
It's a great thread, so many positive responses, so little anger.
It's a fabulous thread!
Yay!
It's keeping you busy, tho'
I'm using an ancient laptop and on dial up, here!
Hera forbid we should make up our own minds.
I refuse to vote for any candidate because of their gender, it's insulting that anyone would even think I'd consider it.
My vote is worth more than that.
He is an original, nothing fake about him.
I created a monster!
I recognize that avatar, the Hello Cthulhu in my sig line says it's her favourite.
I grabbed him as an avatar because, shockingly, there was no Nyarlathotep available. Per my screen name I should be a tall Egyptian man, "swarthy, slender and sinister". The Crawling Chaos.
ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
not yap wa' Hol
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