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SHRED Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:41 PM
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Senator Bernie Sanders I-VT
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K&R this thread if love this man!!

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/issues/health.cfm

:toast:

:applause:

:woohoo:
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ck4829 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:42 PM
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1. K&R
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Oak2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:45 PM
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2. The one disappointing thing about living in Vermont
is how rarely I need to write my elected representatives to get them to support a bill, because, usually, they're the ones who wrote it.

It is, especially, a rare day indeed when I disagree with Bernie.
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SHRED Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:47 PM
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3. If all Senators were like Bernie...
...oh what a country we would have.


:grouphug:
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ControlledDemolition Donating Member (901 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:49 PM
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5. K&r! Don't forget about Kucinich and Feingold! n/t
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SHRED Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:50 PM
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6. yes...2 more rare gems!
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RoccoR5955 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 08:51 PM
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39. K & R... Don't forget Maurice Hinchey! n/t
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ChiciB1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 08:02 PM
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36. But, But, But... Bernie Sander Is A SOCIALIST DEMOCRAT!! Ah Gee...
what a waste! Paul Wellstone, Bernie Sanders and kinda/sorta Russ Fiengold. Where have they all gone??

Democrats aren't doing much for me these days, but what is the alternative??? I really HATE having to choose between the lesser of two evils!!!
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 03:10 AM
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13. LOL...we're pretty spoiled here in Mass, too.
I don't have much to complain about with people like Kennedy, Kerry, Frank, etc. :)
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druidity33 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:01 AM
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17. I complain about Barney
He's still a good guy, but he gets on the wrong side of issues often enough. Don't even get me started on Rep Olver... sometimes he's good, sometimes him (and his staffers too) can be wicked rude. Never known them to listen to me.

Gotta admit though, Kerry's staff rocks... real nice folk. They LISTEN.

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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:18 AM
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18. I agree with Barney usually, but even when I don't I love the guy.
The guy wears his beliefs on his sleeve, and I like that in a person. Agree or disagree, one always knows where they stand with him. Not to mention his campaign ad where he stated, "I'm Barney Frank and I approve of this ad. Who else would?" There's pretty much no way I can't love the guy. :rofl:

Kerry's staff is fantastic. Considering how many people they must have to deal with, to be as nice as they are is great. And yes, they do listen, unlike some who you can tell are probably polishing their nails as they speak to you. You can almost hear the "yeah yeah" going through their brain.
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 05:31 PM
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26. Barney: Wrong on civil rights of people with disabilities living in institutions
He actually authored a bill that would limit class-action lawsuits against institutions for the developmentally disabled.

http://www.libertyresources.org/cgi-bin/fullArticle.cgi?articleId=104

On March 3, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) reintroduced a bill
(H.R. 1255) that would limit the ability of protection and advocacy
systems to protect individuals with developmental disabilities in
institutions. The bill was introduced and referred to the Judiciary
Committee. The Voice of the Retarded (VOR), a parent group strongly
supporting this legislation, is making a strong push to get cosponsors
for the legislation. We need to help educate members of Congress about
the true nature of this bill and urge other members of Congress to NOT
co-sponsor or in any way support this bill....

HR 1255 breaks new and dangerous ground by allowing class representatives
to opt out of cases seeking injunctive relief. For example, an
individual whose guardian opts them out of a class action seeking to
end the use of harmful restraints and seclusion could be denied the
benefit of banning these harmful techniques if the class action is
successful.

It is essential that Protection and Advocacy
systems continue to have the broadest authority possible to ensure the
protection of the rights of people with disabilities to be free from
abuse and neglect and fulfillment of their desire to live in the
community. Current Federal Rules of Civil Procedure already provide
class members with a number of protections including appropriate
notice, class certification requirements, the right to intervene, and a
fairness hearing on the final outcome. This legislation is not needed.

Finally, society, the courts, and the Congress have been moving away from
institutionalizing individuals with developmental disabilities to
creating supports and services to allow these individuals to live full
and productive lives in the community. This bill not only does not
support community living, but also restricts the rights of individuals
with developmental disabilities by allowing those that would prefer to
speak on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities to have
the final say, even if different than the individual's own desires.

Bad Barney! No chowder!! :grr:
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amerikat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 10:49 PM
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4. K&R
Bernie Rocks
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wiggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-14-09 11:11 PM
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7. Heads up: Brunch with Bernie on the Thom Hartmann show tomorrow at
9 am pst. This is great honest radio with no (few) punches pulled. Google for the Hartmann website and live streaming. In LA and OC he's on am 1150.
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LSK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 12:58 AM
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8. K&R
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billyoc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 01:29 AM
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9. Wish we had 537 more just like him.
K&R
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Joe the Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 01:56 AM
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10. k&r Great Representative. n/t
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Kitty Herder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 01:58 AM
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11. K&R
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 03:00 AM
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12. K&R
Bernie :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:
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moondust Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 03:53 AM
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14. Go Bernie!
K/R
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 04:08 AM
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15. bernie's not only on the right side of issues I care about
he's in touch with his constituents, hard working and pragmatic.

k&r
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FLAprogressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 05:56 AM
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16. K&R!
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Phoebe Loosinhouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:19 AM
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19. I think he should run for President with Dennis as VP
And, no, I am not kidding. Now that would send a message and wouldn't it be a shock/triumph if they WON!
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Wednesdays Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:38 AM
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20. K&R
:kick:
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TheUnspeakable Donating Member (960 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:43 AM
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21. K&R-Bernie is THE BEST !!!!
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Iwillnevergiveup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 07:00 AM
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22. Bernie Sanders
EXEMPLORARY! I wish Michael Moore or someone would do a documentary entitled "Mr. Sanders Goes to Washington."
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Stuart G Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 04:06 PM
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23. K and R...of course..................He is the best..
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Tashca Donating Member (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 04:14 PM
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24. K & R
I rarely k&r anything......but this one is most assuredly deserved.

I look very forward to his monthly newsletters..
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 04:59 PM
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25. K&R I get The Bernie Buzz news and I
live in Mississippi.:)
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 05:32 PM
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27. Kick
I love Bernie! :bounce:
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blaze Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:04 PM
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28. Happy to K&R
I always look forward to his segment with Thom Hartmann on Fridays!!!

Wish he were mine! What a gem!
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DesertDiamond Donating Member (838 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:27 PM
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29. K&R! Bernie Sanders has always been a champion of the people.
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bluestateboomer Donating Member (313 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:42 PM
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30. K&R!
:patriot:
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:43 PM
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k and r without even looking at the link
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:43 PM
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31. k and r without even looking at the link
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madmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 06:53 PM
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33. K&R
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ms liberty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 07:51 PM
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34. Bernie's the best. I wish he was mine! K&R n/t
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chatnoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 07:54 PM
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35. K&R *Love* this man
Not beholden to anyone. If only there were more cut from that same cloth...
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SeeHopeWin Donating Member (649 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 08:05 PM
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37. Funny! I am listening to him right now on my Zune, his hour with Thom Hartmann...
Edited on Fri May-15-09 08:06 PM by SeeHopeWin
Yes I agree, an awesome man!
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democrank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 08:45 PM
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38. We`re so lucky here in Vermont.
On a 1-10, Bernie is a 12.
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DrZeeLit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 09:40 PM
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40. He's my Senator! (now singing MY GIRL, but substituting MY GUY) we truly love him!
VERMONT ROCKS!!!!
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november3rd Donating Member (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:23 PM
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41. Who's John Kerry?
There are very few "establishment Democrats" I can stomach anymore. In the Senate, Max Baucus tops the list, with the "New Democrat Coalition of Landrieu, Bayh, the Nelson twins, and their ilk in a tie for second.

Sanders isn't eclipsing every Democratic Senator, just most of them, including my two finance lobbying targets, Schumer and Gillibrand.

You know the GOP is in bad shape when half of the Republican Senators are Democrats! But what does it say about our party?

We need to mobilize for real change!
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disndat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:58 PM
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42. As a fellow New Yorker
I second the motion on Schumer and his clone, Gillibrand.
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