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Bernie - Then and Now (Original Post)
Lodestar
Apr 2016
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That's the Bernie I remember and he hasn't changed, that's the guy I voted for.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2016
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beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)1. That's the Bernie I remember and he hasn't changed, that's the guy I voted for.
And listen up red baiters:
"To equate socialism with communism is simply ignorant"
pat_k
(9,313 posts)3. This is great. Thanks!
The problems we face did not come down from the heavens. They are made by bad human decisions. And good human decisions can change that.
Despair. One of the things -- one of the problems that we have got to deal with right now... is all over this country there are a lot of are bright, decent people, good people. They're saying, you know what? The situation is hopeless. You can't beat the Koch brothers. You can't beat the billionaires. You can't win. I'm givin' up.
That is exactly what they want us to believe! And I beg of you, Do Not Enter That World of Despair.
Despair. One of the things -- one of the problems that we have got to deal with right now... is all over this country there are a lot of are bright, decent people, good people. They're saying, you know what? The situation is hopeless. You can't beat the Koch brothers. You can't beat the billionaires. You can't win. I'm givin' up.
That is exactly what they want us to believe! And I beg of you, Do Not Enter That World of Despair.
Lodestar
(2,388 posts)4. Looks presidential to me. Looks like what I WANT a president to be. n/t
uponit7771
(90,348 posts)5. I would rather him be right than consistent
winter is coming
(11,785 posts)6. Fortunately, he's both. n/t
uponit7771
(90,348 posts)7. We disagree, his gun stance is not only wrong but immoral and goes against his beholden brand
winter is coming
(11,785 posts)8. Ah, I see today's meme is more performative outrage. n/t