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Stating and arguing an opinion about Bernie Sanders' chances is not a "smear." [View all] RBInMaine Sep 2015 OP

You know what they say about opinions... The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #1

"everybody to the left of _____ is a socialist" left-of-center2012 Sep 2015 #61

I left the Republican party because they became crazy FormerRepublicanNow Oct 2015 #88

I don't believe it's a smear. Bernie's chances aren't that great, as things stand today. TwilightGardener Sep 2015 #2

"socialist socialist socialist" day and night would bore the living hell out of Americans virtualobserver Sep 2015 #3

We heard that "socialist" thing about Obama, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #7

we even re-elected a socialist virtualobserver Sep 2015 #10

Many Sanders supporters label Obama a corporatist bent on destroying middle class. Hoyt Sep 2015 #33

+1000 Capn Sunshine Oct 2015 #80

Obama is not a socialist-Bernie is redstateblues Sep 2015 #63

Why does anyone have to answer this? djean111 Sep 2015 #4

Agreed. Everyone should just go pffft and move on to other threads. beam me up scottie Sep 2015 #8

+ 100000000000000 jkbRN Sep 2015 #37

Exactly. Thank you. AtomicKitten Oct 2015 #79

Neither is pointing out LWolf Sep 2015 #5

The attack ads would be worrisome. BlueWaveDem Sep 2015 #6

Over 50 person here. Supporting Bernie. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #9

I'm 67, a baby boomer SheilaT Oct 2015 #76

The attack ads against Hillary won't be any prettier if she wins the nomination. liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #36

Bingo. SheilaT Oct 2015 #78

No matter who, the attacks will be vicious and desperate Capn Sunshine Oct 2015 #81

Agreed. I still haven't come across a coherent argument as to why he stands a chance in the GE. DanTex Sep 2015 #11

Here's one that will probably be ignored Krytan11c Sep 2015 #17

Bernie's had no oppo research or attack ads run against him at all. Hillary has been the target DanTex Sep 2015 #18

Why not, if he's so utterly attackable for being a SOCIALIST? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #19

Because he's only run in Vermont. DanTex Sep 2015 #24

Because it makes no sense to spend the money at this point. BlueWaveDem Sep 2015 #26

For Bernie to win would only require Krytan11c Sep 2015 #20

Like I said, I still haven't heard a viable argument. "I'm pretty sure" doesn't qualify. DanTex Sep 2015 #25

Do you follow the news? Krytan11c Sep 2015 #28

Obama didn't call himself a socialist. Big difference. DanTex Sep 2015 #30

As if Krytan11c Sep 2015 #39

Exactly. The "socialist" canard is a non-starter. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #31

Socialism will be a big deal in the GE redstateblues Sep 2015 #64

Desperate Hillary Supporter (DHS) (tm) post alert! TheProgressive Sep 2015 #42

Ignoring the huge elephant in the room-he's Jewish Capn Sunshine Oct 2015 #83

I doubt that would make a difference. Socialist is a serious detriment to electability though. DanTex Oct 2015 #86

And countering an argument like that.. aidbo Sep 2015 #12

K & R SunSeeker Sep 2015 #13

Multiple red scare troll posts in a single day. PowerToThePeople Sep 2015 #14

"I have here in my hand a list of names of DUers who support Sanders..." The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #15

It's red baiting. And, nothing new. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2015 #16

It may not be a smear but it should not be taken as fact. First of all it is an opinion, an opinion liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #21

Wow, twice in the same day corkhead Sep 2015 #22

You posted an earlier OP with a similar theme, cheapdate Sep 2015 #23

Let me begin by HDSam Sep 2015 #27

I feel the same way! wendylaroux Sep 2015 #58

Pretty sure I'd like to hear "socialist! socialist! socialist!" all day and night rather than "LIAR" cherokeeprogressive Sep 2015 #29

If cries of "SOCIALIST!!!" and other forms of red-baiting The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #34

Nothing makes me laugh so hard as reading "Ooooh, they're going to be so MEAN to Bernie!" cherokeeprogressive Sep 2015 #38

She's got more baggage than you'd find in the cargo compartment of a 747. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #40

Stating An Unfounded Opinion Becomes A Self-fulfilling Meme - But That Is The Point - Is It Not cantbeserious Sep 2015 #32

Crickets.. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #41

It distracts from the issues, the substance instead of the sports page . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #35

You are trying to be logical. You need to stop it. JoePhilly Sep 2015 #43

I'm amazed how well he has borne the constant chatter saying this karynnj Sep 2015 #44

Thank you! I am bookmarking this thread. Jim Lane Sep 2015 #45

K & R, good post. Thinkingabout Sep 2015 #46

I am a Republican for Bernie Sanders. Bernievoter Sep 2015 #47

Glad To Have You On Board - Agree On The 1% - Bad For All cantbeserious Sep 2015 #49

Please stay,, this place needs the Open minded people required to protect Democracy !!!! orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #53

Right on wendylaroux Sep 2015 #59

A Republican who supports Bernie has only one reason treestar Sep 2015 #69

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538 thnought Webb would be the anti-Hillary jfern Sep 2015 #48

I can understand people thinking that Hillary's got this... ReallyIAmAnOptimist Sep 2015 #50

DU is la-la land. Wishful thinking passes for "expert" analysis. Reality is discouraged. n/t Lil Missy Sep 2015 #51

You have expertise in this Field, I could tell by Your avatar . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #55

With all due respect TBF Sep 2015 #52

Yes - The Meme Has Become A Chorus - Head From One Particular Durection - Fascinating cantbeserious Sep 2015 #54

The way you stated this previously was insulting. Armstead Sep 2015 #56

Common now at least be honest, Sanders is a Democratic Socialist NOT a socialist.. AuntPatsy Sep 2015 #57

Of course that is not a smear. How much the socialist label hurts him Vattel Sep 2015 #60

Arguing implies receiving opposition..... daleanime Sep 2015 #62

IMO DianeK Sep 2015 #65

Any comment about Bernie that is not positive redstateblues Sep 2015 #66

Well... malokvale77 Sep 2015 #67

If you think there is no difference between redstateblues Sep 2015 #70

It's being called a smear now? treestar Sep 2015 #68

This is exactly what the Sanders campaign is doing. delrem Sep 2015 #71

We've heard "socialist, socialist, socialist" about Obama for 8 years ibegurpard Sep 2015 #72

If one wants to remain chained to popular opinion, no matter how false..... highprincipleswork Sep 2015 #73

red baiting bullshit is red baiting bullshit is Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #74

I do not see it as a smear. Sanders uses that descriptor riversedge Oct 2015 #77

You might to notice how many more people SheilaT Oct 2015 #82

Same shit, Different day. 99Forever Oct 2015 #84

So why is it if a smear if we are talking about Hillary's chances ? Autumn Oct 2015 #85

Come back with your opinions once you figure out how to get Democrats elected in your own state. frylock Oct 2015 #87

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