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KingCharlemagne

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182. This OP and thread really have me scratching my head. The very first words ("If this is
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 02:18 AM
Apr 2015

Sanders {sic} campaign, . . . &quot have been shown to be untrue, i.e., it is not Sanders' campaign. So the rest of the conditional statement ("I am out.&quot seems superfluous.

To wit, this is NOT Sanders campaign, so presumably the OP having been informed of that salient fact is NOT out.

But I'm still scratching my head and bewildered at the massive kerfluffle here. It's like some ouroboros or psychedelic trip that one might wish over but one is helpless to end or to ignore. Totally surreal.

Who are 'they?' elleng Apr 2015 #1
i put a link in the OP. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #8
I don't get what you're saying, my dear seabeyond..... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2015 #2
i do not know if it is just our populist group doing this or sanders campaign. if sanders, i cant seabeyond Apr 2015 #7
So, John Poet Apr 2015 #35
no. on much more. and this was just another part of the much more. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #38
The point is that Bernie is an older white man who doesn't ACT like an older white man. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #70
they did not address any of sanders social issues. only their $. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #74
You're complaining that a 21-word caption didn't cover all the issues. Jim Lane Apr 2015 #204
I think she's saying.. that this isn't who Sen Sanders is. He actually respects Pres Obama and Cha Apr 2015 #188
Yep their newest savior is an old white guy treestar Apr 2015 #3
i like sanders. i could support him. i am not gonna support the whiny privileged entitled white man seabeyond Apr 2015 #4
FDR was an old white guy, Thurgood Marshall an old black man. Julian Bond is still going strong, appalachiablue Apr 2015 #72
FDR was 51 when he took office, not 74 or 75, as Sanders would be. 51 is young for a President. n/t pnwmom Apr 2015 #177
Not much older than Hillary and this is an ageist post. merrily Apr 2015 #108
I totally agree. That post is nauseating. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #211
Thanks for the support. merrily Apr 2015 #213
I would bet this is not official campaign material. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2015 #5
i am asking where it comes from. it is in the populist group. at first, i thought it sander seabeyond Apr 2015 #12
If it does not say it is approved by Sanders, then it is not from him. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2015 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Apr 2015 #89
i have taken the time to try to explain it to you. you are not listening, or you do not care. seabeyond Apr 2015 #99
On edit...look, you were right to be offended by the image. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #113
you edited, so i am too. seabeyond Apr 2015 #116
wow, whoever the fuck did this is not doing Sanders any favors and i'm sure Sanders JI7 Apr 2015 #6
i would not think sanders would be ok with it. it is such a slap to so many of us, seabeyond Apr 2015 #15
Very dishonest OP if you KNOW this is not from the campaign. Bonobo Apr 2015 #26
i wont delete. it is on du and being promoted as sanders campaign. it is wrong. and i am HONEST seabeyond Apr 2015 #37
Your edit is insufficient. You create the false impression that it is from the Sanders campaign. Bonobo Apr 2015 #40
i really do not give a flyin fug if you do not like it. alert. or better? alert on the Op that seabeyond Apr 2015 #44
And I don't care if you care or not. Won't stop me from giving my opinion, though. nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #47
Exactly. Leaving up the OP when you know it's false is nothing but bs. merrily Apr 2015 #117
what is false? that i am a supporter angry, confused, bothered, questioning? why arent you telling seabeyond Apr 2015 #120
Why are you asking? My post already said what is false. merrily Apr 2015 #134
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Apr 2015 #75
entrenched power. wallstreet/corporate. this group snarks at sjw with scorn. that is all the rest seabeyond Apr 2015 #77
No he doesn't-and Bernie would never use the "sjw" slur. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #86
because i have been battling with these people for the last three weeks over this issue while they seabeyond Apr 2015 #98
Doesn't justify your misleading OP title. Not. One. Bit. nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #104
nothing misleading. it is the reaction of a sanders SUPPORTER seeing this shit. maybe we might all seabeyond Apr 2015 #115
No one should tell you that your issues are minor, I agree. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #124
sander supporter here and for a reason. seabeyond Apr 2015 #129
I will let you know what the jury results are, seabeyond. NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #136
thank you. i was talking about a graphic throwing the swj jab, not ken. but, thank you. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #143
Wasn't me throwing it...nor Bernie...and really, I think whoever put it up there blew it. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #137
not you throwing the sjw jab, the graphic. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #141
And that's on the idiot who put the graphic out...not Bernie. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #144
that is all i am saying. people have got to think twice when they put crap up in sanders name. seabeyond Apr 2015 #151
Fair enough. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #156
You are not saying any such thing. Your OP says Sanders CAMPAIGN said it. Stop being coy. Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #184
you said something about honest. " Your OP says Sanders CAMPAIGN said it." seabeyond Apr 2015 #187
I am not stupid and neither are you. We both know what is going on here. Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #199
I agree. I don't get that bullshit vibe from him at all. His fans here, on the other hand... Number23 Apr 2015 #171
+1 freshwest Apr 2015 #207
You're out because he's an old white guy? Barack_America Apr 2015 #9
The graphic is Jamaal510 Apr 2015 #203
Well, Hillary *is* the candidate of hard working white people... Fumesucker Apr 2015 #10
What in God's name are you saying? SMC22307 Apr 2015 #11
I think this might help. Bonobo Apr 2015 #16
Thanks for the effort. It reads as gobbledygook... SMC22307 Apr 2015 #24
Why in God's name are you so rude? n/t JTFrog Apr 2015 #25
In summation... Scootaloo Apr 2015 #49
Sometimes I wish I spoke wharggarbl. pa28 Apr 2015 #95
You were "in" before? nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #13
yes. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #17
As a poster says below, this just seems like a random thing created by a netizen. Bonobo Apr 2015 #19
There is nothing that suggests it is from the campaign. That is not Sanders' style. morningfog Apr 2015 #14
i do not think it is sanders either. thanks. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #20
this is on du. are we not allowed to talk about the political primary on du? might look at all the seabeyond Apr 2015 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #34
what is so damn hard. the countless threads in gd talking about du. you come on my OP whining meta seabeyond Apr 2015 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #54
you about meta. duh. backing off that now you realize there are a number of OPs and you said nothing seabeyond Apr 2015 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #57
Don't judge a candidate by his most obnoxious geek tragedy Apr 2015 #21
wen i put this up i did not know where it came from. it appears to be from our populist group. seabeyond Apr 2015 #27
Look for the campaign logo if not there geek tragedy Apr 2015 #30
You seem exceedingly quick to break out the torches and pitchforks. Scootaloo Apr 2015 #52
yes scoot, because i have only been addressing this for the last three weeks. $ takes precedent seabeyond Apr 2015 #56
You were willing to assume the image was from Sanders' campaign Scootaloo Apr 2015 #58
IF it was from... does NOT sound like sanders. ya. i made that assumption, not. seabeyond Apr 2015 #60
and why are you on my ass that i show a graphic off DU? why are you not addressing the people that seabeyond Apr 2015 #61
'Cause you're using it to attack? Scootaloo Apr 2015 #69
Or we'd all be in trouble. n/t Comrade Grumpy Apr 2015 #32
This has to be some RW bullshit that has no place on DU. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #23
you would think it would be considered rw, but we have our own. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #28
Well you are certainly helping to spread it! Bonobo Apr 2015 #42
Another jab at "social justice warriors" betsuni Apr 2015 #29
exactly. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #46
+1.. But I don't believe Sanders would go with those words, ever. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #208
lol Hutzpa Apr 2015 #33
This is NOT the Sanders campaign. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #36
i wont ignore this noise. i will not trust these people when it comes to anything about sanders seabeyond Apr 2015 #48
You're working way too hard right now. Take a break. Ed Suspicious Apr 2015 #169
This meme or whatever stage left Apr 2015 #39
The fact it's not from the Sanders campaign... one_voice Apr 2015 #43
correct. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #51
+1. And doing a damned good job of it, too. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #209
With plenty of help! nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #210
It's not even a good photoshop job. cyberswede Apr 2015 #45
There is a point to be stirred up by this post, which is disingenuous, unverifiable & disruptive. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #50
Don't know where that came from.... daleanime Apr 2015 #53
The person who posted that, is clearly not supportive of Bernie Sanders KMOD Apr 2015 #59
i see that. and i wondered even while making the OP. hence, saying didnt sound like sanders. seabeyond Apr 2015 #63
I think the majority of DU is aware of this crap. KMOD Apr 2015 #126
"Their message is meant to be divisive." That truly could not be more obvious. Number23 Apr 2015 #172
....uh yeah Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #62
so many people on my ass for a fail, as i at least ASK. yet you do not go after those putting this seabeyond Apr 2015 #65
1.a. Why should I care about your position? Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #79
whatever seabeyond Apr 2015 #81
Someone has a sad. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #84
you are the one proclaiming the hurt feelings cause i am not "nice" enough for you. seabeyond Apr 2015 #88
See #1 of my first post. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #92
Since you admit this didn't come from the campaign, smokey nj Apr 2015 #64
me delete? how about going after the people on DU promoting this shit doing the damn smearing. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #67
I wouldn't have known this thread existed if you hadn't posted it smokey nj Apr 2015 #78
so, we just bury our head in the sand, do not look, do not see and all is good. seabeyond Apr 2015 #82
Head in the sand about what? A jerk on the internet who smokey nj Apr 2015 #103
DU. a poster, or as you say, a jerk on DU posted it. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #118
Yes, and? smokey nj Apr 2015 #121
Once again we see calling out bigotry BainsBane Apr 2015 #102
Utter nonsense. Sanders supporters object to the misleading impression given about the campaign. Bonobo Apr 2015 #106
No you saw someone defending an honorable man smokey nj Apr 2015 #111
The OP doesn't attack Sanders BainsBane Apr 2015 #146
The subject line does in fact implicate Bernie Sanders. smokey nj Apr 2015 #154
seems to be. thru out the thread. demand i delete. and no one is bothered it sits in a group. seabeyond Apr 2015 #123
I wish I could say I found it amazing BainsBane Apr 2015 #131
No the problem is that she's using it to baselessly smear smokey nj Apr 2015 #147
that subject line is a SUPPORTER of sanders seeing this shit. this is the repercussion of putting seabeyond Apr 2015 #155
If she were truly a supporter of Bernie Sanders, she would have smokey nj Apr 2015 #161
You really are something else BainsBane Apr 2015 #157
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #162
I smeared Bernie Sanders by politely defending smokey nj Apr 2015 #175
No, she shouldn't "delete".. she's not smearing Bernie.. those who like this racist graphic are. Cha Apr 2015 #214
Totally wrong. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #66
the words in the message is all about the working people, wallstreet. the message is a jab at seabeyond Apr 2015 #71
You don't have to choose between fighting for social justice issues and fighting against Wall Street Ken Burch Apr 2015 #80
So why not just say that?... one_voice Apr 2015 #90
It wasn't Bernie or his campaign saying it. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #191
Some of his supporters are foul BainsBane Apr 2015 #68
We shouldn't judge any candidate by their DU supporters. cyberswede Apr 2015 #76
Wiser words have never been spoken BainsBane Apr 2015 #85
I didn't see any of his supporters cheering that post. smokey nj Apr 2015 #83
I just looked BainsBane Apr 2015 #87
Most were negative. smokey nj Apr 2015 #93
If he's pitching to them, that's a problem, and he seems to be, with TPP particularly. FOR EXAMPLE: ucrdem Apr 2015 #94
TPP is a legitimate issue BainsBane Apr 2015 #96
Lying about it is not. It's dog whistling and it stinks. nt ucrdem Apr 2015 #101
Lying? BainsBane Apr 2015 #105
Lying. Did you read what I posted or just the subject line? ucrdem Apr 2015 #109
You added public access. What do you imagine Bernie & Liz would like to give the public access to? ucrdem Apr 2015 #122
That you don't think the public should know the contents of the deal BainsBane Apr 2015 #125
Okay I'll repeat: What do you imagine they want to give the public access to? ucrdem Apr 2015 #127
Does that mean three strikes and he is out? AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #73
No, it means if you want him to win the nomination BainsBane Apr 2015 #91
Then fucking delete this dishonest OP tkmorris Apr 2015 #97
There's nothing wrong with the OP which expresses an opinion on a legitimate concern. ucrdem Apr 2015 #107
The OP blames it on Sander's campaign. Which is a lie. If she is comfortable with catapulting a lie Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #138
OP says it *if* it's from Sanders. Apparently it isn't and the OP notes that. nt ucrdem Apr 2015 #142
Hahahaha.Nope The title says, "If this is Sander's campaign… Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #148
The operative word is *IF* and no I don't detect any determinative nuance in the rest. nt ucrdem Apr 2015 #150
well luminous, i am not smart enough to see your nuance. explain please. seabeyond Apr 2015 #158
Nope. When is declarative and one is questioning. Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #165
no. nothing dishonest about it. it is something on du, allowed on du, supported by du. its an honest seabeyond Apr 2015 #112
Cool story! cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #100
Yep. kentuck Apr 2015 #114
I'm looking forward to seeing Avengers 2 this weekend. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #119
. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #128
Now that you know, I think you should delete. Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #130
i did edit and clarified. i am not deleting. i am a supporter. and because others put sanders seabeyond Apr 2015 #133
I am not buying it. Remember when someone posted a Bush Nazi video on MoveOn and the Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #181
if you are not "buying" it then you have not read a single one of my many posts the last three weeks seabeyond Apr 2015 #193
Letting your OP stand is contrary to your posts in the last three weeks. That speaks louder. Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #196
Hey.....let's alienate women and minorities in order to get Sanders the dem nomination. Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #132
exactly. then when one of the supporters is actually pissed about being ALIENATED, i am the problem. seabeyond Apr 2015 #139
Thank you for bringing this to our attention Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #145
Of course! It's always that way! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #212
It's possible that this is actually a dirty trick from another campaign. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #152
Sanders is a good guy Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #200
people who do something like this do not really support Sanders JI7 Apr 2015 #168
You're being alert stalked: sufrommich Apr 2015 #135
This message was self-deleted by its author NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #149
i was getting too many posts hidden for saying fuck. further, werent you one to tell me to quit seabeyond Apr 2015 #163
This message was self-deleted by its author NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #140
So. Essentially, on your edit, you are telling us that you sold yourself out. Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #153
i admit luminous, i am clueless. clarify, or you are on by yourself. actually... seabeyond Apr 2015 #164
You post an OP. Which you later retract on edit but won't do the stand up thing and Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #174
would you like me to bold the edit? my OP stands. these are supporters of sanders, on du, seabeyond Apr 2015 #183
And how do you know that is an actual supporter of Sanders and not a Luminous Animal Apr 2015 #194
That is an excellent point. Which would make the OP a useful you-know-what. nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #197
This is marketing at its worst. NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #159
Typical for those who like to throw shite on the President and Hillary.. It's also not who Bernie is Cha Apr 2015 #166
And soon enough Bernie will disappoint them betsuni Apr 2015 #176
Well, it does serve one purpose. NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #178
Yeah, they're not thinking past their own hate. "Old White Guy".. what a "genuis"! Oh and just Cha Apr 2015 #192
More than "a tad". NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #195
Prescisely.. we know him better than they do. That's exactly why Bernie became a Dem Cha Apr 2015 #201
No surprise it's done by someone here on DU. Sen Sanders is way too smart to come up with this Cha Apr 2015 #160
Congratulations DJ13 Apr 2015 #167
something his supporters used against him that can hurt him unless it is called out. i think all seabeyond Apr 2015 #170
I do have an issue with whoever brought it to DU DJ13 Apr 2015 #173
"they sold us out with this. " Bonobo Apr 2015 #179
I'm not sure what to make of that graphic LittleBlue Apr 2015 #180
This OP and thread really have me scratching my head. The very first words ("If this is KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #182
It's weird, but the OP knew after 3 posts this was NOT from the Sanders campaign. Bonobo Apr 2015 #185
It feels like shit-stirring or posting in bad faith, but the whole thing has this massively KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #186
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #189
It is no more "shit stirring" than a child whining over being told to sleep is "shit stirring". Bonobo Apr 2015 #190
Ah, I got you. The classical Latin poet Horace once commented that one should wait seven KingCharlemagne Apr 2015 #198
Jumping the gun is one thing, but... Bonobo Apr 2015 #205
There are a lot of posters here who do not get irony and sarcasm *at* *all*... Fumesucker Apr 2015 #202
Yep MFrohike Apr 2015 #206
Locking thread. TexasTowelie Apr 2015 #215
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