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Socialist. (Original Post) tecelote Nov 2015 OP
exactly.... DianeK Nov 2015 #1
Exactly. tecelote Nov 2015 #7
Yes, Thanks, Bernie! nt LWolf Nov 2015 #2
Bernie took the 'socialist' thing on unapologetically, into a strong headwind 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #3
So bold it's throwing everyone off. tecelote Nov 2015 #8
Where? leftofcool Nov 2015 #4
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #5
Bull. tecelote Nov 2015 #6
if you care about anyone in your family who is not DianeK Nov 2015 #9
Exactly... compassion. It's a thing. tecelote Nov 2015 #10
It never was. Neither was "liberal". lastlib Nov 2015 #11
 

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
3. Bernie took the 'socialist' thing on unapologetically, into a strong headwind
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 06:11 PM
Nov 2015

and completely turned it into a positive against all the odds. He is a brilliant statesman who knows
WTF he is doing.

Go Bernie!

tecelote

(5,122 posts)
8. So bold it's throwing everyone off.
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 06:52 PM
Nov 2015

The media barely even attacks him. Ignore and pray he goes away is their strategy. The only strategy so far.

But, the people. 'More people talking about Bernie than anyone else... except for the nutcases. They're just entertainment.


leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
4. Where?
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 06:17 PM
Nov 2015

I don't hear Bernie being talked about in the national media, in my local media, in my county, by my neighbors. It is almost as though Bernie just isn't there. On the other hand, I don't do Reddit or Face Book.

Response to leftofcool (Reply #4)

tecelote

(5,122 posts)
6. Bull.
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 06:26 PM
Nov 2015

Get out of your house and drive around. Meet people.

Look at bumper stickers, yard signs & t-shirts.

Bernie is on fire. No doubt about it.

 

DianeK

(975 posts)
9. if you care about anyone in your family who is not
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 07:25 PM
Nov 2015

a multi millionaire...you will be supporting Bernie!

lastlib

(23,248 posts)
11. It never was. Neither was "liberal".
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 10:23 PM
Nov 2015

Liberalism put food on a lot of tables. It put electricity and running water and sewers in a lot of houses. It put men on the moon. It fought a world war against fascism and colonialism. It gave millions their right to vote. It gave them equality in society. It gave them dignity, hope, and a measure of security. It has given millions medical care and freedom from sickness. It eradicated smallpox and stopped war, and protected the environment we all must live in. And conservatives call it bad because it didn't enrich them.

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