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grasswire

(50,130 posts)
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:10 AM Mar 2016

People are already sleeping outside the venue for Bernie rally Sunday!

It's a party!

Vancouver Washington, at the Hudson Bay High School. Local news just reported that people are already there because it's first come first served. When Bernie appeared across the river in Portland last year, 28,000 people came.

The town will be rocking!

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People are already sleeping outside the venue for Bernie rally Sunday! (Original Post) grasswire Mar 2016 OP
Oh Hillary we are coming for you... Kalidurga Mar 2016 #1
Seattle is tops in big city per-capita donations to Bernie! senz Mar 2016 #10
I noticed Kalidurga Mar 2016 #17
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #29
Do you think income inequality in Seattle will change? LisaM Mar 2016 #77
The same thing has happened in San Francisco senz Mar 2016 #79
I boycott Amazon and always have. LisaM Mar 2016 #80
Well, if Bernie makes it to the presidency senz Mar 2016 #81
I have yet to see a rally for Clinton.. angstlessk Mar 2016 #2
I saw a photo of a recent Hillary event. grasswire Mar 2016 #4
LOL! emsimon33 Mar 2016 #5
Why let the cheating work now? It'll be too late in the GE Politicalboi Mar 2016 #14
No one seems to do anything about stealing elections. emsimon33 Mar 2016 #22
I couldn't believe it when they did it again last Tuesday. senz Mar 2016 #49
I thought that said fraud raisers Politicalboi Mar 2016 #11
6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other! angstlessk Mar 2016 #13
LOL! Politicalboi Mar 2016 #15
When you do a search about all you'll see is her announcement Lorien Mar 2016 #18
Her supporters don't really have to show up for rallies marions ghost Mar 2016 #26
That sums up their attitude. senz Mar 2016 #50
We're supposed to be fine with it marions ghost Mar 2016 #68
I agree. It's just like senz Mar 2016 #74
Sanders has rallies Hillary wins delegates. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #31
We're happy and you're full of oneupsmanship. Now why is that? senz Mar 2016 #37
I am happy. Hillary is winning. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #38
Seattle is 4th in wealthy millennials ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #40
Oh yeah, and Bernie's a BIG advocate for the wealthy folk. senz Mar 2016 #58
But you have to come into a happy Bernie thread and poke at us. senz Mar 2016 #43
If you actual read it you would realize I was responding to a comment about Clinton. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #45
But WHY are you happy that she is winning? n/t cui bono Mar 2016 #69
Because I want her to win. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #70
So it's true, you are an example of a Hillary supporter who has no reason to support her. cui bono Mar 2016 #71
Real smooth! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #72
Smooth? Not at all, just reading what you wrote. cui bono Mar 2016 #73
money can't buy you love grasswire Mar 2016 #48
Rallies don't always get you votes. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #51
Its a good trade off for me workinclasszero Mar 2016 #54
Details ... slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #3
Seattle on Sunday, too, at Key Arena suffragette Mar 2016 #6
Excellent!!! Thx nt slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #23
Enthusiastic Bernie rallies are a great antidote to the negativity around here. senz Mar 2016 #7
I saw that about the Utah rally perhaps having 50,000 in attendance?? grasswire Mar 2016 #8
Yes. The line was seven miles long and roughly 2-4 deep Lorien Mar 2016 #9
The MSM, and all the corporate masters, are doubling down senz Mar 2016 #12
He had to hold 2 rallies in Phoenix this week. He also did Flagstaff, Tucson and a live Q & A event jillan Mar 2016 #21
Bernie's campaign is booming and chugging beneath MSM notice senz Mar 2016 #42
I think stop reading propaganda and connect with real people will encourage the movment. kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #47
meh MFM008 Mar 2016 #16
yay! kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #19
Wow!!! So happy to hear about this. jillan Mar 2016 #20
Seems kind of cultish to me MaggieD Mar 2016 #24
your sour grapes are showing grasswire Mar 2016 #27
Heeheehee. narnian60 Mar 2016 #39
Bernie is not going to be nominated MaggieD Mar 2016 #55
If we want a Dem in the WH, he'd better be. senz Mar 2016 #59
Bernie is not a Democrat MaggieD Mar 2016 #60
Neither is Hillary. senz Mar 2016 #65
Bernie is not a Democrat MaggieD Mar 2016 #83
Bernie specializes in talking dog_lovin_dem Mar 2016 #82
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #34
Someone forget to change your litter box? CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #41
He speaks truth to power bravely marions ghost Mar 2016 #57
They like Bernie, yes, but it's his *MESSAGE* that is inspiring them. yodermon Mar 2016 #61
His message is old and tired MaggieD Mar 2016 #62
"old and tired" yodermon Mar 2016 #66
What's the purpose of what you wrote? hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #75
You're right. Of course you don't, especially in this case you have no clue at all. pangaia Mar 2016 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author PonyUp Mar 2016 #25
But her supporters vote. :) n/t Lucinda Mar 2016 #30
Has anyone ever seen another person bowling in HEELS????? Really "in touch" with the people. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #33
I think it's about time in my life to start planning a progressive pilgrimage to Seattle. nt Snotcicles Mar 2016 #28
Come on guys let's not have any snarky comments about Hillary's crowds pdsimdars Mar 2016 #32
Scoreboard! CorkySt.Clair Mar 2016 #44
Hillary's supporters vote. That's why she's winning the nomination. Metric System Mar 2016 #56
Bernie Is The Only Antidote To Rampant DNC DWS DLC HRC Third-Way Corporatist Corruption cantbeserious Mar 2016 #35
^^^^^^^^^^ blm Mar 2016 #36
Oh those wild and crazy kids... nt anotherproletariat Mar 2016 #46
Hi Grasswire ... Trajan Mar 2016 #52
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #53
Great News! KoKo Mar 2016 #63
Not even elected, and people are sleeping in the streets already! jberryhill Mar 2016 #64
What? Are they selling new iPhone models there? MineralMan Mar 2016 #67
I love hearing this... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #78
 

senz

(11,945 posts)
10. Seattle is tops in big city per-capita donations to Bernie!
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:51 AM
Mar 2016

From the link:

A Seattle Times analysis last week showed Seattle ranks No. 1 among the 50 biggest U.S. cities for per-capita donations to Sanders.


They'll be welcoming him with open arms.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
17. I noticed
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 03:11 AM
Mar 2016

absolutely no surprise there. A friend of mine moved there from Minneapolis says it's a way more liberal city. Minneapolis is about 70% Liberal, although the vote doesn't always go that way.

Response to senz (Reply #10)

LisaM

(27,794 posts)
77. Do you think income inequality in Seattle will change?
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 10:43 PM
Mar 2016

Seattle is filling up quickly with overpaid tech workers and housing costs are insane. Yet I'd bet a lot of people at the rally were young tech workers. It will be interesting to watch the news tonight.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
79. The same thing has happened in San Francisco
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 10:58 PM
Mar 2016

probably even worse than Seattle, as these are tech workers who live in the very expensive city and commute in special buses south to silicon valley tech employers. Resentment is quite high among older (often poorer) SF residents.

Did you read the NYTimes article a few months ago on how Amazon treats its workers? Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, which is headquartered in Seattle, treats them like dirt. The article said it is not unusual to see people weeping at their desks. Very upsetting article.

Bezos bought the Washington Post a couple of years ago and now they run pro-Hillary pieces and hit jobs on Bernie.

I don't know what will happen in Seattle. I lived there years ago when it was still affordable. It was charming.

LisaM

(27,794 posts)
80. I boycott Amazon and always have.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 11:18 PM
Mar 2016

Seattle will need to work harder not to become SF. Anazon has tsken over downtown, luxury apartments being built everywhere, evictions going up. Ick.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
81. Well, if Bernie makes it to the presidency
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 12:13 AM
Mar 2016

we will start on our path toward a more just society. So, over time, things will be changing for the better. Because somebody has to set about reversing the damage done by Reaganomics, and he's the only one with the will to do it.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
4. I saw a photo of a recent Hillary event.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:22 AM
Mar 2016

There were about twenty people in attendance, and they all looked bored to tears, with their hands folded and zero expressions.

emsimon33

(3,128 posts)
5. LOL!
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:27 AM
Mar 2016

And then she uses the money to finance Rovian tactics (cheating) which in the general election will not work because the Republicans are so much better at stealing elections!

The Hillary supporters say that the Bernie supporters MUST vote for Hillary; however, since she will have lied and cheated her way to the nomination if she gets it and since she CAN NOT win the general election, why would we vote for her???!!!

If I were elderly, poor, a person of color, etc., I would be a fool to vote for her. The Clintons have already eviscerated these groups. They vote for her at their own peril.

 

Politicalboi

(15,189 posts)
14. Why let the cheating work now? It'll be too late in the GE
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:57 AM
Mar 2016

Remember that the Clinton's are suppressing the vote when they visit polling places. Show them now and later you don't like it. Vote for the one who didn't cheat against us to win. We would have to be fools to support her now.

emsimon33

(3,128 posts)
22. No one seems to do anything about stealing elections.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 07:00 AM
Mar 2016

Used to be that the limit was 5% then Kentucky went...what was it...19% or more in the last election for governor. I do not know why no one acts. How many of us signed the petition for the attorney general of Mass. to arrest Bill Clinton and that went nowhere. Other than Iowa, where the coin tosses appear to have been rigged, Hillary does not win any caucuses where it is more difficult to rig the outcome. Then look at the expat vote: 70% Bernie and 30% Hillary.

We are not stupid! Why would we vote for a cheater? We are NOT Republicans!!!!!

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
49. I couldn't believe it when they did it again last Tuesday.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:56 PM
Mar 2016

They are lawless by instinct. Like Bush, they are part of the wrecking crew.

I don't see how we can afford a Clinton presidency.

Lorien

(31,935 posts)
18. When you do a search about all you'll see is her announcement
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 03:17 AM
Mar 2016

and closely cropped photos...and lots of photos of massive Bernie rallies. The photos may be cropped because:

marions ghost

(19,841 posts)
26. Her supporters don't really have to show up for rallies
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:35 PM
Mar 2016

They know the fix is in.

She's the corporate candidate, the big media candidate, the entrenched Dem party candidate already. So they know that's what counts and they've got it in the bag.

Those Yuge crowds for Bernie are the "dreamers" and the "children," --people with no clout, no influence. No power except for numbers.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
50. That sums up their attitude.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:01 PM
Mar 2016

They're smug, power hungry, hierarchical, and corrupt.

What's not to love about that??

marions ghost

(19,841 posts)
68. We're supposed to be fine with it
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 06:29 PM
Mar 2016

...because they're smarter than us. We're delusional to want anything better.

This really is like dealing with a Republican attitude. Feels so familiar.

That's why many among us are saying "no to all."

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
74. I agree. It's just like
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 09:27 PM
Mar 2016

dealing with Republicans. Same attitude. Same, actually, "Bro" attitude: brash, superior, arrogant, insensitive, triumphant, dominant.

It's ironic that they accuse us of that, when it fits them to a T.

That, alone, would make be balk at joining their forces. But of course there are stronger reasons, not the least of which is their candidate.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
37. We're happy and you're full of oneupsmanship. Now why is that?
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:49 PM
Mar 2016

You can't just let us be happy? How can it hurt you?

ismnotwasm

(41,968 posts)
40. Seattle is 4th in wealthy millennials
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:56 PM
Mar 2016

Making over $350,000. Isn't that interesting?

Don't get me wrong it's my city, and I love, love it here but WA will go to Sanders, Hillary will get some delagates of course. It won't change the ultimate outcome, but it will be a good day for those who support Sanders and want good news.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
58. Oh yeah, and Bernie's a BIG advocate for the wealthy folk.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:18 PM
Mar 2016

You know, to go along with his top-dog, arrogant, white man PRIVILEGED life.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
43. But you have to come into a happy Bernie thread and poke at us.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:02 PM
Mar 2016

That says something about you, the other Hill supporters who do it, and about your candidate.

None of it is good.

 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
45. If you actual read it you would realize I was responding to a comment about Clinton.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:04 PM
Mar 2016

But hey now you get to say the big bad Hrmjustin is persecuting Snders suppoters.

cui bono

(19,926 posts)
73. Smooth? Not at all, just reading what you wrote.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 08:31 PM
Mar 2016

The only reason you gave for being happy that she's winning is that she's winning. That's pretty empty. Winning for the sake of winning is not how politics is supposed to work.

.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
54. Its a good trade off for me
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:08 PM
Mar 2016

Apparently size of rallies doesn't translate into showing up at the voting booth on election day.

Go figure.

slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts)
3. Details ...
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:14 AM
Mar 2016
http://map.berniesanders.com/

Mar 20 (Sun) 8:00am

WA for Bernie 2016 Meetup Vancouver Rally

Volunteer activity or meetings

Hudson's Bay High School 1601 East McLoughlin Blvd Vancouver WA 98663

RSVP92 SIGN UPS



Mar 20 (Sun) 11:00am

A Future to Believe In Rally in Vancouver on 3/20

Official Event

Rally

Hudson’s Bay High School 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd Vancouver WA 98663

RSVP


AND .....................

Mar 20 (Sun) 6:00pm

A Future to Believe In Rally in Spokane on 3/20

Official Event

Rally

Spokane Convention Center - Ballroom 111ABC 334 West Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane WA 99201

RSVP


 

senz

(11,945 posts)
7. Enthusiastic Bernie rallies are a great antidote to the negativity around here.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:45 AM
Mar 2016

What's happening out there is positive, good, and real.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
8. I saw that about the Utah rally perhaps having 50,000 in attendance??
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:46 AM
Mar 2016

And there was no MSM there?

Geez.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
12. The MSM, and all the corporate masters, are doubling down
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:55 AM
Mar 2016

against him.

What Bernie has is lots and lots of people who believe in his vision, want to hear his message, and send him whatever they can.

Truly a people's campaign.

jillan

(39,451 posts)
21. He had to hold 2 rallies in Phoenix this week. He also did Flagstaff, Tucson and a live Q & A event
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 05:22 AM
Mar 2016

at the border.

This campaign is far from over!

#StillSanders

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
42. Bernie's campaign is booming and chugging beneath MSM notice
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:00 PM
Mar 2016

The other candidate has the MSM, but Bernie has the people.

Sadly, though, those who don't know how or don't have time to find non-MSM sources of information are being misled about the two candidates.

We'll just have to keep working on it with Twitter, Facebook, internet message boards, word of mouth, and rallies.

We ARE the grassroots.

kgnu_fan

(3,021 posts)
47. I think stop reading propaganda and connect with real people will encourage the movment.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:09 PM
Mar 2016

I believe in People Power.

 

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)
24. Seems kind of cultish to me
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:33 PM
Mar 2016

I will never understand why people have that sort of adoration for a politician. Any politician.

 

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)
55. Bernie is not going to be nominated
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:12 PM
Mar 2016

So no sour grapes here. Bernie specializes in talking AT people. Hillary specializes in talking WITH people. Some people prefer to be screamed at, have an old man shake his finger at them, whatever. But not the majority.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
59. If we want a Dem in the WH, he'd better be.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:22 PM
Mar 2016

Bernie give speeches to tens of thousands of enthusiastic Americans who WANT to hear what he has to say.

Hill has private soirees with wealthy donors.



 

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)
60. Bernie is not a Democrat
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:25 PM
Mar 2016

And he is losing the popular vote by 2.75 million so far. In addition, he would lose badly in a general election after all his socialist (and yes, communist) statements were made public by Republicans.

Bernie will not be president because we, the people, will not even nominate him let alone elect him.

dog_lovin_dem

(309 posts)
82. Bernie specializes in talking
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:18 AM
Mar 2016

about us, while Hillary talks about herself. Some people prefer to be screamed at, have an old lady shake her finger at them, whatever.
How sexist does that look when the gender is reversed. SMH

Response to MaggieD (Reply #24)

marions ghost

(19,841 posts)
57. He speaks truth to power bravely
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:18 PM
Mar 2016

--that alone causes adoration in this country, where truth is in short supply.

yodermon

(6,143 posts)
61. They like Bernie, yes, but it's his *MESSAGE* that is inspiring them.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:28 PM
Mar 2016

I believe Liz Warren would have drawn just as big if not bigger crowds.

It will continue after he concedes. It really is not about him.

 

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)
62. His message is old and tired
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:31 PM
Mar 2016

And he screams it while shaking his finger. I suppose it works for the disaffected. It does nothing for many of us, as the election results show.

yodermon

(6,143 posts)
66. "old and tired"
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:59 PM
Mar 2016
74-year-old Bernie Sanders’s remarkable dominance among young voters, in 1 chart



https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/03/17/74-year-old-bernie-sanderss-amazing-dominance-among-young-voters-in-1-chart/

Yeah, I'm sure all those young voters will eventually realize that compromising with repukes is the best way to bring about change. Not.

Like I said, it's a movement, an extension of Occupy Wall Street, and it will continue.

Again, >IT'S NOT ABOUT HIM<. "Finger shaking" "screaming"

Response to grasswire (Original post)

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
32. Come on guys let's not have any snarky comments about Hillary's crowds
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:41 PM
Mar 2016

I heard she met with over 30 millionaires today to get more "support" (i.e. money) from them.
I mean Bernie has excitement and fervor among the people but Hillary has money from the upper 1%. Yea, that's real America! (not)

 

Trajan

(19,089 posts)
52. Hi Grasswire ...
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:04 PM
Mar 2016

We just got in line. .. maybe we can meet and say hi somewhere in the middle of this crazy awesome crowd ....

MineralMan

(146,262 posts)
67. What? Are they selling new iPhone models there?
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 03:13 PM
Mar 2016

Now, if they were camping out at polling places, I'd understand.

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