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bemildred

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171. Yeah, I think so.

Mon May 23, 2016, 11:53 PM

May 2016

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There are other reasons too, but still a lot of that is speculative, and likely to remain so. Conspiracies and whatnot. Chess.

And you are right about time, but we have plenty of time, five months. It will take a while for all the trolls to lose interest etc. and everybody to get the memo, but Trump is such a great boogie man, the real thing. Should be a real Donnybrook (no pun intended), if Trump doesn't flame out, and it looks like the Pubbies are going all in with him.

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Sanders to have major input in writing of Democratic Party platform [View all] swag May 2016 OP

Something is better than nothing, I guess. closeupready May 2016 #1

They need to wait until after the votes are all in before they portion them out. bkkyosemite May 2016 #2

Did you read the article. All havealready agreed. riversedge May 2016 #77

Yes and they shouldn't have until all the votes were in. bkkyosemite May 2016 #109

Agree with you. bjo59 May 2016 #111

BUT HILLARY WONT WIN Baobab May 2016 #132

Over 15 million peeps say u are wrong.......... Cryptoad May 2016 #148

She wont win the general election. Baobab May 2016 #180

And Donald Trump is known as Mr. Honesty, right? LibraLiz1973 May 2016 #187

Creative prophecy. Bias often orders its undisciplined mind to pretend things. LanternWaste May 2016 #185

Yes, and that means you're in denial. Baobab May 2016 #186

Follow the links in my sig, can you see them? Baobab May 2016 #188

Yeah it smacks of desparation in the Hillary camp LiberalLovinLug May 2016 #174

They're still working the game. Phlem May 2016 #47

I can be so naive. Thanks. closeupready May 2016 #63

No worries. Phlem May 2016 #74

Sounds like a joke rock May 2016 #3

Care to explain? mac56 May 2016 #24

See my answer to Horensis, just below rock May 2016 #120

Why, Rock? The pros agreed to it, so why not fine? Hortensis May 2016 #34

Well first of all rock May 2016 #124

Well, first of all, all 15 positions are Wasserman's Hortensis May 2016 #134

and why does nasty Debbie get 4? She didn't win anything! Cobalt Violet May 2016 #154

See reply #134 just before yours rock May 2016 #165

This message was self-deleted by its author onehandle May 2016 #4

It's shit like this is why Sanders voters won't vote for Hillary. Phlem May 2016 #52

I don't get why they have to be so petty and small. alarimer May 2016 #70

Yep Duckhunter935 May 2016 #76

Nothing new from the gunslinger..... TheCowsCameHome May 2016 #181

"Sanders will name five members and Clinton six... Gene Debs May 2016 #5

FOUR? Bayard May 2016 #13

You must have missed this insignificant detail: beastie boy May 2016 #19

So now you know Debbie will allow 11 to be Hortensis May 2016 #37

The reality is the DNC rule that the chair gets to name all the members is shit... pangaia May 2016 #129

Maybe it is finally getting through the thick heads at the DNC ripcord May 2016 #167

I'm not sure how Sanders has the right to change the rules. JohnnyRingo May 2016 #178

Not if you had... afertal May 2016 #183

Still, if he'd run as an Independent... JohnnyRingo May 2016 #184

Exactly. EdwardBernays May 2016 #72

Go out back and cut me a switch for your whoopin'. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #108

well spoken.. pangaia May 2016 #130

Debbie's Picks pmorlan1 May 2016 #6

Debbie could pick all 15. JoePhilly May 2016 #18

Sanders apparently agreed to this. Take your objections to him. swag May 2016 #50

I will pmorlan1 May 2016 #53

Curious here as to whom you consider to be a reliable source. LonePirate May 2016 #69

Me? Well Sanders is free to deny the story. swag May 2016 #83

And Clinton to have major input in deciding what parts of the Democratic Party platform... MattSh May 2016 #7

She might ignore some, not all...Drumpf wouldnt ignore them, he would laugh at them. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #27

Kind of goes without saying Kelvin Mace May 2016 #8

Are you a Clinton supporter? Bernie? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #29

Why does it fucking matter? Phlem May 2016 #54

I had a simple question, why does it anger you ? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #58

you still didn't answer my question and you know damn Phlem May 2016 #62

It doesn't really matter who the person supports. Renew Deal May 2016 #97

I have an opinion on people who poo poo it under these circumstances though were Bernie Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #100

Sanders. Kelvin Mace May 2016 #115

I Agree I Don't Trust the Clinton and DNC to Honor their Platform McKim May 2016 #177

Not always. Bernie, for instance, could use Hortensis May 2016 #42

True, but it's not like the party cares about what's in the paltform Kelvin Mace May 2016 #113

I don't see how you arrive at that in view of Hortensis May 2016 #122

The fact that the platform is pro-choice, but we do not punish anti-choice Dems Kelvin Mace May 2016 #125

If he's so ineffectual, why are you supporting him? Hortensis May 2016 #131

As head of the party he would have power, Kelvin Mace May 2016 #136

This great news. Cryptoad May 2016 #9

guidelines reddread May 2016 #17

Agree. That agreement may be less like Hortensis May 2016 #55

10 New Dems and 5 Progressives on the committee then. stillwaiting May 2016 #10

How would GOP WH, House and Senate work, ya think? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #31

Clinton and DWS combined will name 10 committee members to Bernie's 5. LibDemAlways May 2016 #11

Sounds about right. Duval May 2016 #12

It will get worse pmorlan1 May 2016 #14

Sanders apparently agreed to this. Take your objections to him. swag May 2016 #49

Exactly. But this is entirely predictable: Hortensis May 2016 #65

So absolutely NOTHING they do will satisfy some folks. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #33

Oh, I'm sure it'll satisfy Avenue Capital and Eaglevale Partners and Signature Bank just fine Scootaloo May 2016 #38

You act like that wasnt gonna happen regardless. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #43

Know what I get a kick out of? Scootaloo May 2016 #61

You must be kicked bloody by this point then. Jester Messiah May 2016 #176

Surely you meant Das Kapital ??? OnDoutside May 2016 #173

Clinton dropping out. Sanders coronated dbackjon May 2016 #182

Sanders agreed to this, according to the article. swag May 2016 #15

Amazing isn't it? JoePhilly May 2016 #20

That's about the size of it. swag May 2016 #23

Right. And a couple of years into a Hillary presidency, a lot of Hillary supporters will JDPriestly May 2016 #41

Sure, everyone is going to regret not voting for Trump Democat May 2016 #71

Losing will allow Bernie to remain relatively Hortensis May 2016 #80

exactly retrowire May 2016 #85

I'm voting for Hillary. I'm looking forward to voting for Hillary. Yes, I will vote for Hillary. Yay Laser102 May 2016 #96

wonderful. you're in the minority who will actually enjoy it retrowire May 2016 #105

I love the predictions from you guys. JoePhilly May 2016 #91

I'm glad you made out during the Obama Presidency. zalinda May 2016 #121

just means he's just as corrupt and complicit in it all now Blue_Adept May 2016 #112

So Clinton has 10 and Bernie has 5 because we all know what type of people DWS will appoint. Skwmom May 2016 #16

Sanders apparently agreed to this. Take your objections to him. swag May 2016 #48

How many effing times are you gonna re-post the same dog-whistle response in one thread? Gene Debs May 2016 #66

Sanders apparently agreed with this, take your objections to him. Laser102 May 2016 #98

Sanders apparently agreed with this, take your objections to him! You're "it"! Gene Debs May 2016 #145

Well, you could provide a substantive answer thucythucy May 2016 #144

WP calls it highly unlikely. I totally disagree. Bernie has almost jwirr May 2016 #21

It's always wise to keep at least one foot Hortensis May 2016 #81

Two things are clear here: DLnyc May 2016 #22

Pathetic pmorlan1 May 2016 #26

Sanders apparently agreed to this. Take your objections to him. swag May 2016 #44

Once was enough swag. Take your repetitious observations KPN May 2016 #82

Lol. As soon as I read that Bernie had (gasp!) Hortensis May 2016 #84

LOL pmorlan1 May 2016 #92

I do not like extremist behaviors, that is true, and I am Hortensis May 2016 #106

Then by all means sit this election out, Drumpf cant do too much harm, right? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #35

It might be better, if you really want to discuss something, DLnyc May 2016 #143

I hope the Dems know that Bernie and his crew getting their hands ericson00 May 2016 #25

Actually, the far left may be trending far right these days Hortensis May 2016 #94

what you've read is correct; ericson00 May 2016 #138

The far right loves Israel. Check out free republic or any far right web site cali May 2016 #140

the alt/paleo-right, the Pat Buchanans, David Duke and White Nationalists don't ericson00 May 2016 #141

Extremely interesting, Ericson00. Hortensis May 2016 #172

He appointed Palestinian activist James Zogby to the committee. cali May 2016 #139

don't worry, the pro-Israel majority of the party and Haim Saban ericson00 May 2016 #142

4/15 = 27% - doesn't sound like major input to me rurallib May 2016 #28

Sanders apparently agreed to this. Take your objections to him. swag May 2016 #46

he gets to pick the font and handle... yourout May 2016 #30

What's not to like? bemildred May 2016 #32

I'm good with that. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #36

This is a bunch of garbage. Hillary and Debbie are naming 10 and Bernie is naming JDPriestly May 2016 #39

Sanders apparently agreed to this. Take your objections to him. swag May 2016 #45

He is trying to make peace. Hillary is not. She will regret this. JDPriestly May 2016 #51

Of course she won't. It's like nobody knows Hillary but dammit Phlem May 2016 #60

What a weird, unsupported assertion in the face of evidence swag May 2016 #64

Boasting about primarying the chair is hardly making peace. Renew Deal May 2016 #99

This is a compromise that both candidates agreed to Democat May 2016 #73

Based on some of the responses it appears that some will only be happy if Sanders has complete say. Metric System May 2016 #40

Some here seem to be missing this part. Andy823 May 2016 #56

Good point. swag May 2016 #57

Because they are children who didn't get their way. 6000eliot May 2016 #79

Implementation is the important part. The platform is just a plaque to hang on the DNC wall. Gregorian May 2016 #59

What is your suggested course of action for implementation? swag May 2016 #67

I was just having this conversation several days ago.. Gregorian May 2016 #75

Apparently Sanders agreed to this swag May 2016 #78

He overasks in order to get the best deal- like doubling the minimum wage, dontchaknow. bettyellen May 2016 #88

GETTING TO YES! swag May 2016 #89

45% representation. Think how the whole establishment would have written the platform. ancianita May 2016 #149

I will wait and see what happens. oldandhappy May 2016 #68

Sanders apparently agreed to it. swag May 2016 #87

sure oldandhappy May 2016 #133

Good. Give him something to keep him busy. Renew Deal May 2016 #86

Fuck that. Just pat him on the head and say "good boy". The platform is a meaningless list of GoneFishin May 2016 #90

That's what you get when you lose Renew Deal May 2016 #95

No way on the VP. On the rest we'll have to wait and see. GoneFishin May 2016 #150

DNC platform for a GOP Congress to obstruct. I'd rather have President Sanders fight them! nt valerief May 2016 #93

I was really happy with this, until I read that DWS gets to still name 4. That pretty much screws it highprincipleswork May 2016 #101

Writing the "Appropriate Language and Behavior at State Conventions" section DrDan May 2016 #102

LOL. There is irony. Hortensis May 2016 #126

Its much more than he deserves liberal N proud May 2016 #103

Sorry. I dont buy it... ReRe May 2016 #104

she still is not getting my vote restorefreedom May 2016 #107

I believe this platform is going to be awesome!!! So exciting!!! Matt_in_STL May 2016 #110

Platforms are what professional politicians stand on ... Jopin Klobe May 2016 #114

Unfortunately Mrs Clinton, should she become president, won't push for any progressive goals Doctor_J May 2016 #116

Ooh, so he can help pick the promises she's going to immediately abandon? Jester Messiah May 2016 #117

I'll take it! We'll see what a good negotiator he is, won't we. ancianita May 2016 #118

He could negotiate world wide nuclear disarmament. It wouldn't mean crap if the neocon hacks GoneFishin May 2016 #152

It will mean crap; Berner progressives are writing 45% of the official party platform. ancianita May 2016 #155

Talk is cheap. The platform is just talk. It's meaningless. GoneFishin May 2016 #166

The means could become the ends for a change. Your cynicism is comfortable defeatism. ancianita May 2016 #168

They threw him a bone. Mosby May 2016 #119

They threw him a tooth-pick. Ford_Prefect May 2016 #123

One that was used to scrape dog shit off their shoe. Screw that. GoneFishin May 2016 #151

Platforms rarely mean anything. pangaia May 2016 #127

Totally Old Codger May 2016 #128

Swag: did the headline change after you posted this article? Raine1967 May 2016 #135

My: bemildred May 2016 #137

I am trying to communicate about the OP about the headline and LBN rules. Raine1967 May 2016 #146

I didn't post in lbn, so here's this: elleng May 2016 #147

I think they changed after it was posted. bemildred May 2016 #153

It's one helluva platform committee lineup, ain't it! I'm thinking some consolidating of ancianita May 2016 #156

It's going to be interesting. bemildred May 2016 #157

We'll see. He's got good narrative that Hillary is embracing, from what I see on the news tonight. ancianita May 2016 #158

OK, yeah, that's kind of why I want to wait. bemildred May 2016 #159

He will reach out behind the scenes, but a unifying campaign will be on her and her stump ancianita May 2016 #160

Yeah, that's the ticket. bemildred May 2016 #161

Now I think about it, Clinton better show she can control her troops too. bemildred May 2016 #162

Brock and some state chairs need better control. Perhaps her running mate will make the difference. ancianita May 2016 #163

Well, I think they will, but I don't know it yet. bemildred May 2016 #164

Aside from all the shit-stirring, there is stuff like this going on: bemildred May 2016 #169

It's gonna take until the convention and beyond to get a shift toward the big win. People need ancianita May 2016 #170

Yeah, I think so. bemildred May 2016 #171

Bernie, with no corporate zentrum May 2016 #175

Carve outs for healthcare and education from trade deals Baobab May 2016 #179