can we concentrate on defeating Trump now?

What is happening to DU? The disrespect is dreadful.

There were a lot of people who could have done what Sanders did. That includes most people's first choice over him, Warren. The deitization of Sanders is false. He filled a void and few argue against the fact that others could have done it better. He wasn't a candidate by choice.

He did very well. He was not the only one. Every time I read pieces like this I think of Giethner.

Which begs the question...could they? Really?

could have done this, who has been walking the walk for decades, who had/has the fire in their belly to take such an enormous undertaking on in the first place. I'll wait.

Geithner was the only one.

I just don't get this. Sanders supporter after Sanders supporter said he wasn't the best candidate. I do think "he's the only one" and "he reminds me of another carpenter" are simply amusing BoB's detached from reality.

about, the banker? I don't recall him even running. And if you're speaking of him, there is no comparison.

But your reference to BoBs and reality is cute. Probably insulting to BoBs, but cute.

So I post an article about Sanders and his ability to move the country forward to support your candidate, and you still have to gripe. Got it.

Just went over it again. I feel my comment was spot on. I find the "he is the only one" crowd to be what is cute.

as the equivalent of Sanders? You're jumping around so much I can't keep track, or is that intentional?

Anyone who has paid a lick of attention to politics will get that.

Yea, and I really don't pay any attention.

beaten down in this economy. He has no plan for real reform. Comparing him to Bernie makes no sense.

That means a hell of a lot. We have been in the slowly boiling lobster pot since 1980. Bernie is one of the few Democrats who actually tried to warn we lobsters, but was ignored and marginalized for decades -- DECADES!

I've known Bernie has had our back since the 1990's, while too many otehr Dems were selling us out with a cheery smile.

He IS the ONE who brought the awful truth into the public Square, as well as the Hope that we Can Do Better.

Without Bernie, we'd still all be stuck with nothing but the Wall Street/Big Business/Big Media Bullshit as the entire political "debate" while the water continues to boil.

"Without Bernie, we'd still all be stuck with nothing but the Wall Street/Big Business/Big Media Bullshit as the entire political "debate" while the water continues to boil. "

"There were some who COULD have but DIDN'T BOTHER"

I wouldn't say didn't bother. More that they feel Clintons excellent and progressive platform is what they were looking for combined with a campaign that can win. Big difference.

It is myopic to think that the Democratic Party has been an effective and clear opposition/alternative to the New Gilded Age trickle down bullshit we have been sliding back towards since 1980. Instead, its "centrist" leadership has aided and abetted that process, but with a kinder and gentler face than the GOP.

"Without Bernie, we'd still all be stuck with nothing but the Wall Street/Big Business/Big Media Bullshit as the entire political "debate" while the water continues to boil. "

This section is even more myopic.

"He IS the ONE who brought the awful truth into the public Square, as well as the Hope that we Can Do Better."

"He IS the ONE"

Feels like I'm in a Catholic Church with this type of religious talk.

The usual binary Awful GOP vs. empty bromides about the wonderful American Dream if we'd all just "work hard and play by the rules" and "elect the Not GOP Party" .........while our economy continues to be siphoned into the hands of a few powerful corporations and individuals, true opportunity is minimized, and government continues to be a subsidiary of Big Business and the Elite Investor Class.

Clinton v Trump

Clintons platform is excellent, progressive, and independent of Sanders.

The Dem platform damn near mirrors her platform.

This is a binary election that looks absolutely nothing like that which you have just described.

Progressives won. Clintons progressive platform won.

It's been like an endless series of sequels for many years.

Sorry if that sounds cynical, but I was enthusiastic abotu Bill Clinton at first -- until he sold us all out. Then I was Big Time for Obama -- and still love the guy -- and found it very disappointing when he took that pivot to the Corporate/Wall St. Party Line and marginalized "our friends on the left" on too many issues.

Stop already. If it's legitimately "not all about Bernie," why the desperate rush to assign him all the credit for everything positive the Democratic Party has stood for years before Sanders signed on? Enough already.

Bernie knew it was time to stand up, not fold and negotiate away the things they used to stand for.

There are at least 13 million reasons for Hillary and the party to be grateful for if they want more than the Office.

Unlike the embarrassment that is the Green Party. He used us for his own ends, nothing more. And I won't be surprised when his need for purity gets the best of him and he goes back to being an independent. Rumor is he's already registered for 2018's Senate campaign as an independent again.

but Bernie's speech was the crowning finale of a beautiful opening night. I cheered when he told his delegates to vote in the roll call. My vote will be heard. I cheered even louder when he came out fully for Hillary. Bernie did start a political revolution, of that I'm certain. I saw it here, in my sleepy little tourist trap and everywhere else.
To the very few people who can't give up I say, you're not giving up. We've won battles and will live to fight others, but first, lets not lose the war. If Democrats lose this election, we all lose.

Including the part about you vote being heard on the convention floor.

from Bernie's supporters to beat tRump?

Very, very classy grownup! Go Bernie!

Corey Booker NAILED IT. He will be president one day. Mark my words.. Ill say it loudly...COREY BOOKER WILL BE PRESIDENT

And I agree, I think he has a huge political future in front of him. He has such charisma and presence.

call him Corey.....hahahaha playing

First Lady, Senator Warren, and other speakers, and he said nothing to them.... yea he's Great.