Democratic Primaries

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts) Thu Dec 19, 2019, 11:38 PM Dec 2019

Okayyyyy. For those who do not know what Bernie meant by saying...

..."you used my name in vain."

Many of my Christian (and other faiths co-workers and others have told me, say that when someone is:

Taking themselves, and the person who said the quote, WAY TOO SERIOUSLY!

Get it now?

(bhahahahaaaaaaa!!!!!!)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Okayyyyy. For those who do not know what Bernie meant by saying... (Original Post) JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 OP

... BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #1

Sorry but I've never heard that saying before and if was meant to be funny it was not. nt UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #2

Thou shalt not take the Lords name in vain? crazytown Dec 2019 #4

If you are explaining the 'joke' you're losing. nt UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #9

The joke was obvious. crazytown Dec 2019 #19

WOW!!!! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #26

I thought it was the Lord's name that people shouldn't take in vain? The Valley Below Dec 2019 #3

It was self depreciation. crazytown Dec 2019 #5

He's a very humble man. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #6

That's the point of telling a joke against yourself. crazytown Dec 2019 #7

BAM!!!!!!!! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #11

What's the "that" in that's the point? The Valley Below Dec 2019 #12

It was not self depreciation (sic) you meant self-deprecation NYMinute Dec 2019 #13

"Us, not me" crazytown Dec 2019 #16

Mahalo, NYMinute! Cha Dec 2019 #18

IKR? NYMinute Dec 2019 #10

If one has to explain a joke ... NYMinute Dec 2019 #8

Or....just..... JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #14

Let's face it - you were trying to explain a goof as a joke PhoenixDem Dec 2019 #20

I agree. You don't have to "explain" thou shalt not take my name in vain crazytown Dec 2019 #24

It fell flat and was not a good look. n/t PhoenixDem Dec 2019 #25

He was fucking joking, I laughed. Get over it ya'll. phleshdef Dec 2019 #15

He was joking alright. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #23

"the joke only makes sense if there is some truth in it" crazytown Dec 2019 #29

Try a nice soft strain of Indica first. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #30

I'm glad you said it, not me. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #31

Why? Most of us Americans support fully legalizing Cannabis. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #36

I see what it does to many people's judgement. Not good. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #40

I see what it does for people's anxiety - Wonderful womanofthehills Dec 2019 #44

I knew what he meant. He's just got an awkward way of delivering quips. Otto Lidenbrock Dec 2019 #17

... NYMinute Dec 2019 #32

No. Still don't get it. ecstatic Dec 2019 #21

It's pretty simple Otto Lidenbrock Dec 2019 #22

And also a basic commandment in Judaism. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #27

Don't take ourselves too seriously. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #33

No worries, I don't take you seriously. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #35

Thumbs us for both of us! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #39

Did Klobuchar say "Oh for Bernie's sake!" ecstatic Dec 2019 #28

hahahahahahahahaha nt NYMinute Dec 2019 #34

Cue the sound effects crazytown Dec 2019 #37

His supporters treat him as the Messiah Otto Lidenbrock Dec 2019 #38

Hence the joke. crazytown Dec 2019 #42

Some people will never know! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #43

Exactly. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #45

Like throwing up a little in my mouth? MrsCoffee Dec 2019 #49

Trump could grab the Queen of England by the pussy, and we Dems would be parsing candidates response Midnight Writer Dec 2019 #41

Bernie... myohmy2 Dec 2019 #46

Damn. Who can argue with that? n/t 7wo7rees Dec 2019 #47

Yes, he does. TidalWave46 Dec 2019 #50

His gaffes are understandable. He's been through a lot with the heart attack and all. LanternWaste Dec 2019 #48

i have never heard that before.. I learned something today! samnsara Dec 2019 #51

Not t a Bernie fan.... Happy Hoosier Dec 2019 #52

We use that joke all the time around here...especially if blame is inappropiately used. Farmer-Rick Dec 2019 #53

BannonsLiver

(16,434 posts)

1. ...

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:06 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)

2. Sorry but I've never heard that saying before and if was meant to be funny it was not. nt

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:10 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

4. Thou shalt not take the Lords name in vain?

Reply to UniteFightBack (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:14 AM

Dec 2019

You've never heard that expression before? Or maybe you did not join the dots? You didn't get the joke. OK.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)

9. If you are explaining the 'joke' you're losing. nt

Reply to crazytown (Reply #4)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:20 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

19. The joke was obvious.

Reply to UniteFightBack (Reply #9)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:26 AM

Dec 2019

The spin is mendacious.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

26. WOW!!!!

Reply to crazytown (Reply #19)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:39 AM

Dec 2019

Another BAM from crazytown!!!!!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

3. I thought it was the Lord's name that people shouldn't take in vain?

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:14 AM

Dec 2019

The comment plays to some people's worst fears about Sen. Sanders, methinks.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

5. It was self depreciation.

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:16 AM

Dec 2019

I got it, you didn't. And ...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

6. He's a very humble man.

Reply to crazytown (Reply #5)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:18 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

7. That's the point of telling a joke against yourself.

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #6)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:20 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

11. BAM!!!!!!!!

Reply to crazytown (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:21 AM

Dec 2019

Again!!!!!!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

12. What's the "that" in that's the point?

Reply to crazytown (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:21 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

13. It was not self depreciation (sic) you meant self-deprecation

Reply to crazytown (Reply #5)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:21 AM

Dec 2019

In any event it was neither.

It was self-aggrandization

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

16. "Us, not me"

Reply to NYMinute (Reply #13)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:24 AM

Dec 2019

Sanders opinion of himself does not extend to the divine.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Cha

(297,503 posts)

18. Mahalo, NYMinute!

Reply to NYMinute (Reply #13)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:25 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

10. IKR?

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:20 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

8. If one has to explain a joke ...

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:20 AM

Dec 2019

it means it fell flat

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

14. Or....just.....

Reply to NYMinute (Reply #8)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:23 AM

Dec 2019

....oh.

As a great recent poet once called his perfect album; "Nevermind".

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

PhoenixDem

(581 posts)

20. Let's face it - you were trying to explain a goof as a joke

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #14)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:26 AM

Dec 2019

A true joke is something that doesn't have to be explained

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

24. I agree. You don't have to "explain" thou shalt not take my name in vain

Reply to PhoenixDem (Reply #20)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:38 AM

Dec 2019

to someone who claims never to have heard that expression before, but it is more civil than saying they are lying.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

PhoenixDem

(581 posts)

25. It fell flat and was not a good look. n/t

Reply to crazytown (Reply #24)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:39 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

phleshdef

(11,936 posts)

15. He was fucking joking, I laughed. Get over it ya'll.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:24 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

23. He was joking alright.

Reply to phleshdef (Reply #15)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:36 AM

Dec 2019

But the joke only makes sense if there is some truth in it, right?

Otherwise there is no "joke."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

29. "the joke only makes sense if there is some truth in it"

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #23)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:41 AM

Dec 2019

which is the point of a self deprecating joke. That said, Bernie does not jokes well.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

30. Try a nice soft strain of Indica first.

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #23)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:42 AM

Dec 2019

Then you will understand my friend.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

31. I'm glad you said it, not me.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #30)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:42 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

36. Why? Most of us Americans support fully legalizing Cannabis.

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #31)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:48 AM

Dec 2019

Please don't tell me you are against the freedom to feel better. Because you are only hurting yourself. Cannabis is considered medicine now you know?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

40. I see what it does to many people's judgement. Not good.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #36)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:51 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

womanofthehills

(8,751 posts)

44. I see what it does for people's anxiety - Wonderful

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #40)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 01:17 AM

Dec 2019

By the way, I laughed.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Otto Lidenbrock

(581 posts)

17. I knew what he meant. He's just got an awkward way of delivering quips.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:25 AM

Dec 2019

Too much yelling and too fast.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

32. ...

Reply to Otto Lidenbrock (Reply #17)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:43 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ecstatic

(32,727 posts)

21. No. Still don't get it.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:30 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Otto Lidenbrock

(581 posts)

22. It's pretty simple

Reply to ecstatic (Reply #21)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:35 AM

Dec 2019

You: "Oh for God's sake!"
Me: "Don't take the Lord's name in vain"

Irish Catholic phrase.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

27. And also a basic commandment in Judaism.

Reply to Otto Lidenbrock (Reply #22)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:40 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

33. Don't take ourselves too seriously.

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #27)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:44 AM

Dec 2019

Works best for me.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

35. No worries, I don't take you seriously.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #33)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:45 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

39. Thumbs us for both of us!

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #35)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:50 AM

Dec 2019

I hope you feel ok joining us humans now!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

ecstatic

(32,727 posts)

28. Did Klobuchar say "Oh for Bernie's sake!"

Reply to Otto Lidenbrock (Reply #22)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:41 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

34. hahahahahahahahaha nt

Reply to ecstatic (Reply #28)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:44 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

37. Cue the sound effects

Reply to NYMinute (Reply #34)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:49 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Otto Lidenbrock

(581 posts)

38. His supporters treat him as the Messiah

Reply to ecstatic (Reply #28)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:49 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

42. Hence the joke.

Reply to Otto Lidenbrock (Reply #38)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 01:02 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)

43. Some people will never know!

Reply to crazytown (Reply #42)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 01:05 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

45. Exactly.

Reply to crazytown (Reply #42)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 01:18 AM

Dec 2019

Reactions may vary.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

MrsCoffee

(5,803 posts)

49. Like throwing up a little in my mouth?

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #45)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 10:13 AM

Dec 2019

Yeah, I’d say reactions may vary.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Midnight Writer

(21,780 posts)

41. Trump could grab the Queen of England by the pussy, and we Dems would be parsing candidates response

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 12:57 AM

Dec 2019

We just impeached the President of the United States for abuse of power and the very next day holding our candidates to the impossible standard of never ever making a mistake, of never being insensitive, of not having stupid relatives, of not having a sufficient fashion sense.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

myohmy2

(3,168 posts)

46. Bernie...

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 03:42 AM

Dec 2019

...says many remarkable things...

...that I can't argue with...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)

47. Damn. Who can argue with that? n/t

Reply to myohmy2 (Reply #46)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 08:40 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

50. Yes, he does.

Reply to myohmy2 (Reply #46)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 10:16 AM

Dec 2019

He can write a pretty remarkable essay as well.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)

48. His gaffes are understandable. He's been through a lot with the heart attack and all.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 09:59 AM

Dec 2019

Fingers crossed his tiny lateral poll movements become vertical sooner or later!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

samnsara

(17,625 posts)

51. i have never heard that before.. I learned something today!

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 10:20 AM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Happy Hoosier

(7,367 posts)

52. Not t a Bernie fan....

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 10:22 AM

Dec 2019

... but it was clearly a hoke. I chuckled.

I do hate how all the candidates sounded when they were trying to get a word in by shouting “but my name was mentioned!” It felt small.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Farmer-Rick

(10,197 posts)

53. We use that joke all the time around here...especially if blame is inappropiately used.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2019, 10:23 AM

Dec 2019

If you don't get it, you don't get it. But it's still a joke.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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