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Bubzer

(4,211 posts)
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 03:29 PM Dec 2015

The best anti Bernie grumbling I heard all day...

Recently had a chance to see the Mythbusters live with my significant other... was a lot of fun. Many laughs were had... which was much needed. We hadn't been on a date in a while and we really needed one.

After the show, we were in the lobby to get either a program or a poster (we like to keep mementos of our trips to the stage), and the subject of politics came up.

In the usual fashion, Trump's name burbled up to the surface like the toxic sludge he is, and everyone suddenly looked like they had just tasted the most foul thing ever, and they were about to demand their money back for the experience... then, someone else mentioned they liked Bernie.

I caught one person mumble sulkily under their breath "Everybody talks about Bernie. I can't walk ten feet without hearing about him."

All I could think, in reaction to his comment was "Good". I just smiled though, and walked away.

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The best anti Bernie grumbling I heard all day... (Original Post) Bubzer Dec 2015 OP
I think the primaries are going to come as quite a shock to some. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #1
February's going to be an ugly month at DU. n/t winter is coming Dec 2015 #2
You're right. And I dread it. Regardless of who wins, DU will lose. Bubzer Dec 2015 #10
I'm seriously thinking about disappearing from the beginning of Feb davidpdx Dec 2015 #13
Why it's almost like hootinholler Dec 2015 #14
Just like all the rest lately, it seems. [nt] Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #17
Bernie is all that, and then some! Dont call me Shirley Dec 2015 #3
K&R. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #4
They'll never stop the momentum!! Playinghardball Dec 2015 #5
That is the way it is in the real world. I can't figure out where some f the polls come from. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #6
I know Facebook is unscientific, Blue_In_AK Dec 2015 #7
Facebook feeds you what you like...it's not the best source for reference on this front. Bubzer Dec 2015 #11
I do understand that, Blue_In_AK Dec 2015 #22
I have the same occurring with friends and family. Bubzer Dec 2015 #24
It is kind of odd... kenfrequed Dec 2015 #19
same here. Fast Walker 52 Dec 2015 #29
Everybody talks about Bernie? I wish that were true. liberalnarb Dec 2015 #8
That is so true and I'm flipping channels, but he's still on! Duval Dec 2015 #12
One of the only good things about Trump often being the topic of conversations is that it gives.... n8dogg83 Dec 2015 #9
yep. I really haven't heard much negative about him Fast Walker 52 Dec 2015 #30
K&R! Duval Dec 2015 #15
I get a positive response every time I mention his name.. mountain grammy Dec 2015 #16
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #18
Love. It. merrily Dec 2015 #20
Maybe this is what has the other side so freaked out. senz Dec 2015 #21
Kicked and recommended! Yee haaw! Enthusiast Dec 2015 #23
KNR Hepburn Dec 2015 #25
K&R. n/t bvf Dec 2015 #26
I live in the SF Bay Area... tex-wyo-dem Dec 2015 #27
Excellent! Bubzer Dec 2015 #28
Scoring so far in Pasadena, CA area Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2015 #31

Cassiopeia

(2,603 posts)
1. I think the primaries are going to come as quite a shock to some.
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 03:54 PM
Dec 2015

Media be damned, Bernie is still getting the message out through us.

I've had 2 garage sales over the last month and heard many positive comments about Bernie and our stickers on the cars. Kinda surprised me, especially living in SW FL.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
13. I'm seriously thinking about disappearing from the beginning of Feb
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 05:08 PM
Dec 2015

until after the GE in November. This summer I am traveling home for two weeks (which I only do once every two years) and have decided no matter who the nominee is I'm not going to get sucked into doing anything political. My vacation is just that. Once I vote in my primary I'm not going to do much (if anything) until I vote in the GE.

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
6. That is the way it is in the real world. I can't figure out where some f the polls come from.
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 04:49 PM
Dec 2015

Everybody loves Bermie.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
7. I know Facebook is unscientific,
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 04:51 PM
Dec 2015

but almost all comments I see on my feed are pro-Bernie. I have one adamant Hillary fan who is very, very defensive. Kind of like here.

Bubzer

(4,211 posts)
11. Facebook feeds you what you like...it's not the best source for reference on this front.
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 04:57 PM
Dec 2015

My facebook is the same.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
22. I do understand that,
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 06:20 PM
Dec 2015

of course, which is why I said it was unscientific. BUT as most of my friends and their friends are either Democrats or independents, it is kind of interesting that there is so little support for Hillary.

kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
19. It is kind of odd...
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 05:46 PM
Dec 2015

I have friends from all parties (the majority being lefties or democrats) and only one WAS a hillary fan. She strangely posts nothing about the election. Eight years ago she was a wild Hillary fan and last spring she talked up Hillary a great deal. Something mysteriously changed and she no longer has any Hillary groups referenced on her facebook page and has liked a few Bernie groups. I don't ask her about it at all because I don't like putting people on the spot about such things.

All I can think of is that something must have changed her mind in the last six months.

But yeah, not a single Hillary fan on my friends list. It is kind of weird. There were two out of three hundred Trump fans (who I cut from my friends list after learning of their support of him.)

 

liberalnarb

(4,532 posts)
8. Everybody talks about Bernie? I wish that were true.
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 04:52 PM
Dec 2015

Has this guy ever taken a look at the media? They never talk about Bernie but you cant turn on the TV without being assaulted with disgusting images of this thing!

 

Duval

(4,280 posts)
12. That is so true and I'm flipping channels, but he's still on!
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 05:08 PM
Dec 2015

We desperately need changes in our media! As Bernie has said, it's bad for our country.


n8dogg83

(248 posts)
9. One of the only good things about Trump often being the topic of conversations is that it gives....
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 04:54 PM
Dec 2015

us Bernie supporters the opportunity to bring him up as an alternative to Trump. This past weekend I had a sort of Christmas dinner outing with some friends (who are not very political people). Trump's name came up during conversation and (as the OP mentioned) there was a general feeling of disgust and disbelief that someone like Trump can still be viable in American politics. Then I pivoted to Bernie as the "anti-Trump" candidate. A couple of them responded that they like what he says and he seems to make a lot of sense. There was a general consensus imo that Bernie is well respected and liked among us. I hope that translates into some votes (I am working on it), but it makes me feel good to know that people are hearing about Bernie despite the media blackout.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
21. Maybe this is what has the other side so freaked out.
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 05:56 PM
Dec 2015

I too run into Bernie supporters in unexpected places. Everyone is excited about him, and supporters of his competition are on the rampage around here. It's getting ridiculous.

tex-wyo-dem

(3,190 posts)
27. I live in the SF Bay Area...
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 09:25 PM
Dec 2015

And, granted I don't drive much as I usually take public transportation, but I've seen a grand total of zero Hillary bumper stickers...plenty of Bernie stickers, though

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
31. Scoring so far in Pasadena, CA area
Wed Dec 16, 2015, 02:15 PM
Dec 2015

Bernie bumper stickers - 5
Bernie yard signs - 2
Bernie pin - 1
Hillary - 1 bumper sticker

Iowa caucus results should increase numbers.

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