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Cha

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20. BS own words in 2011

Thu Feb 20, 2020, 10:21 PM

Feb 2020

Last edited Fri Feb 21, 2020, 05:41 AM - Edit history (1)

But, he explains, he is not interested in the White House. "I would likely end up causing a right-wing extremist to be president of the United States. That is not something I would be happy to do," he said.
Then he added for emphasis: "It would likely be a futile and losing campaign. That would not be too smart."

Edited the tweet out.. didn't agree with the tweeter's editorializing

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

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Bernie Haters, what exactly do you not like about his policies? [View all] peoli Feb 2020 OP

Nice post bro. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #1

Nothing Moderateguy Feb 2020 #2

Not me, but I think it's the implementation juliuswest Feb 2020 #3

Understood, ty for responding peoli Feb 2020 #38

The reason it can't get done is that we continue to elect corrupt people that are owned by those onecaliberal Feb 2020 #64

Followed by "disillusionment", "despair", and "defeat" PAMod Feb 2020 #67

Like that unrealistic "wall" we are building... DaDeacon Feb 2020 #101

A) We're not "haters". Stop it. CalFione Feb 2020 #4

It's OPs like this that Divide.. Cha Feb 2020 #8

+10000 emmaverybo Feb 2020 #14

This is devisive but the daily posts about why is Bernie even in the race are not? peoli Feb 2020 #32

BS said it himself in 2011.. Cha Feb 2020 #57

About running against Obama...in 2012. k2qb3 Feb 2020 #97

Take your own advice. Cha Feb 2020 #98

I'll defend any candidate against such. k2qb3 Feb 2020 #99

Well Cha, the article did specifically say that lapucelle Feb 2020 #105

That's telling that he decided to go ahead and run just a few years later... ehrnst Feb 2020 #117

SERIOUSLY!! Not to worry though, you'll see, once Bernie wraps up the Democratic nomination... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #65

yep mike_c Feb 2020 #75

Oh ya...weve waited WAY too long! Here's to finally gettin the progressive Champion we deserve... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #88

Clap if you believe!! ehrnst Feb 2020 #118

+1 EXACTLY Vivienne235729 Feb 2020 #33

Make up your mind. Is it hatred or policy differences? Mister Ed Feb 2020 #5

They can't be passed and they're essentially unfunded. George II Feb 2020 #6

they will never pass trueblue2007 Feb 2020 #71

I'm not a Bernie hater hangaleft Feb 2020 #7

Bernie "haters", eh? TheCowsCameHome Feb 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Zolorp Feb 2020 #10

I don't know any Democrats who hate Bernie Sanders. Sloumeau Feb 2020 #11

There are plenty here who loathe him. Sadly. nt Lucky Luciano Feb 2020 #16

Yes but, in the end, it won't change the fact that Bernie WILL be our next President. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #89

#bendtheknee Codeine Feb 2020 #119

You said it for me. And I bet for many of us using logic against illogic. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #17

I see a lot of vitriol towards Sanders on DU. More than towards anyone else peoli Feb 2020 #45

Apparently, he was singularly responsible for Hillary losing. Lucky Luciano Feb 2020 #90

Presidents are more than policies. I don't think he can sell his policies -- but WARREN can. pnwmom Feb 2020 #12

Spot on! hangaleft Feb 2020 #21

Thank you. That is a very honest answer that makes sense peoli Feb 2020 #34

Well said! Vivienne235729 Feb 2020 #35

True. Capitalism has to be tightly regulated, like a nuclear reactor. Beartracks Feb 2020 #84

They are not practicable bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #13

I don't hate Bernie, I was a delegate for him at Colorado State Convention randr Feb 2020 #15

When you start an OP by calling all DUers... sheshe2 Feb 2020 #18

I didn't do that at all. Not even close. You have implied by your own self peoli Feb 2020 #36

No you are not. sheshe2 Feb 2020 #44

I am referring to Bernie Haters. If you are not one then it obviously doesn't apply to you peoli Feb 2020 #46

Then why is that term used here dozens of times a day? sheshe2 Feb 2020 #68

You know how Warren beat Bloomberg last night with his past? I believe dem4decades Feb 2020 #19

BS own words in 2011 Cha Feb 2020 #20

Wow! hangaleft Feb 2020 #22

Thank you! Cha Feb 2020 #26

Is there a source for that quote besides a random tweet? CalFione Feb 2020 #25

Yes. It comes from this 2011 piece from The Guardian. pnwmom Feb 2020 #40

Thanks! CalFione Feb 2020 #51

Source! I wondered too.. thanks for making me look it UP! Cha Feb 2020 #42

Cha, here is the original source for that quote: an article from the Guardian. pnwmom Feb 2020 #41

Thanks, pnwmom.. I just looked it up and Cha Feb 2020 #48

I just googled. It was on the first page of results somewhere. pnwmom Feb 2020 #59

Good on you.. I missed that.. Cha Feb 2020 #66

Damn, you should make this an op. Tipperary Feb 2020 #54

lol That's what I told Goth when Cha Feb 2020 #69

Thanks for the link, Cha. FM123 Feb 2020 #79

You're Welcome, FM Cha Feb 2020 #92

Not wanting to vote for him doesn't make me a "hater" Kerrycrat Feb 2020 #23

Ty. peoli Feb 2020 #37

The execution of Chris Matthews in Central Park nobuddy Feb 2020 #24

They apparently don't want to be healthy, nor do they want to attend affordable college Tarc Feb 2020 #27

Crazy is right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #29

I did vote (NH) for Bernie Tarc Feb 2020 #49

Bernie will NOT let you don't... welcome to a not-so exclusive club!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #56

Condescending attitudes like that are a big reason for me... nt sweetloukillbot Feb 2020 #31

Good post. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #47

What's NOT to like?! Why Bernie has the nomination pretty much wrapped up!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #28

I like his ideas, they just won't be implemented any time soon CanonRay Feb 2020 #30

I reject the premise of your question. nt William769 Feb 2020 #39

Okay, but it's not all policies... radical noodle Feb 2020 #43

Thank you peoli Feb 2020 #50

You're quite welcome radical noodle Feb 2020 #53

It's not his policies, it's him. He's unqualified ecstatic Feb 2020 #52

-1 InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #58

I'll see your -1 and raise you +100. nt. dware Feb 2020 #94

Not a hater. I like his policies. I also like a room full of puppies, but I know I can't keep them Capt. America Feb 2020 #55

Australian view Aussieview Feb 2020 #60

Interesting perspective! Glad you joined us, welcome, Aussieview! JudyM Feb 2020 #78

Thanks Aussieview Feb 2020 #82

Ours is a nightmare of red tape and medical decisions made by private insurance co. bureaucrats. JudyM Feb 2020 #85

Those in rural areas, especially the first nations people do not have access to the quality ehrnst Feb 2020 #113

But have you noticed that he can't answer a question? ecstatic Feb 2020 #95

2 cents... fleabiscuit Feb 2020 #96

Total fraud. democratisphere Feb 2020 #61

He has never been honest about the costs and how he pays for them. stopbush Feb 2020 #62

I think some of the policies need a long term plan to achieve. 33taw Feb 2020 #63

I am far far from a 'hater', indeed he's my number two The Mouth Feb 2020 #70

I don't hate him but I think he's a failed leader cally Feb 2020 #72

my post from another thread... handmade34 Feb 2020 #73

Why forgive student debt for a rich surgeon? Cicada Feb 2020 #74

Let's pretend the person is a corporation making millions Evergreen Emerald Feb 2020 #81

I favor eliminating student debt for those who are not affluent Cicada Feb 2020 #109

Bernie Haters? That is how you want to start a conversation? krissey Feb 2020 #76

He's a good advocate but that is all he should be. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #77

. Squinch Feb 2020 #80

I just wonder riverwalker Feb 2020 #83

I'm not a Bernie fan, too unrealistic a collection of polocies NoMoreRepugs Feb 2020 #86

I don't hate him or most of his policies. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2020 #87

Short, divisive, puts the reader in defensive. ahoysrcsm Feb 2020 #91

I love his policies and even like him personally. kcr Feb 2020 #93

At least you're not soliciting for thoughts and prayers. fleabiscuit Feb 2020 #100

0% passing Bernies policies without 60 Dem Senators aeromanKC Feb 2020 #102

His policies Meowmee Feb 2020 #103

Seven minute abs. betsuni Feb 2020 #104

Bernie Sanders came up with them. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2020 #106

FDR proposed publicly funded health care in 1933. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #107

I'm saying he's not unique. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2020 #108

Its not that anyone hates Bernie, but many hate his derogatory comments about Democrats. honest.abe Feb 2020 #110

I can't answer, because I am not part of the group you are asking. MineralMan Feb 2020 #111

I don't like his attitude, an angry man pointing his finger at me. katmondoo Feb 2020 #112

The grenade lob disguised as a "question" is the opposite of subtle. ehrnst Feb 2020 #114

A. Not a hater mcar Feb 2020 #115

I'm not a "hater." BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #116

His policies are fine. I agree with 99% of his platform. Codeine Feb 2020 #120

CNN-Sanders' agenda: Its cost -- possibly $60 trillion -- would set a peacetime US record Gothmog Feb 2020 #121