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[eBay Huckster]

Yep. I hope his supporters enjoyed the ride, but it's time to make America great again. : )

my favorite thing about that first image is the fact that 1980 and 1981 are separate lines for some reason

Please do not diminish the significance of this term.

It's like saying that it's impossible for you to win the lottery.

doesn't playing the lottery have a negative expected value

 

[TyrantII]

There's 7 primaries left, with a 274 pledged delegate difference. While improbable, it's not impossible that Sanders could come away with the majority of pledged delegates. It wasn't over 3-4 months ago when all this bullshit started coming from the mainstream media/DNC/Hillary camp, and it's not over now. Their strategy all along was to feed the masses the idea that Sanders never had a chance. I don't understand HillaryGAFs disdain for the political process. I mean I know you guys thought she was going to run uncontested, but really her lack of favorability is why you hear the "drop out" line parroted by yourselves and everyone else because she can't maintain her image when compared over the long haul. The same thing is happening to the DNC that happened to the RNC with Trump. They are out of touch with about about 50% of the voter base.

It's also possible I can walk through a wall because of quantum mechanics and it being mostly empty space.

It's fucking over. 3 million more votes isn't a media narrative. It's winning where you needed to.

 

[Aaron Strife]

Bernie has to win California by like 84-16

Bernie just won Oregon, one of his most favorable states, by like 55-45

It really is impossible for him to win

People tend to treat either/or possibilities as 50:50 regardless of the actual probabilities attached to those scenarios.

For example, Bernie will either win the nomination (.001% chance) or he won't (99.999%). Seems pretty even to me.

 

[Angry Grimace]

People tend to treat either/or possibilities as 50:50 regardless of the actual probabilities attached to those scenarios.

For example, Bernie will either win the nomination (.001% chance) or he won't (99.999%). Seems pretty even to me.

As you know, there's a 50-50 chance Hillary will be indicted tomorrow.

Please do not diminish the significance of this term.

It's like saying that it's impossible for you to win the lottery.

I mean, I guess its possible Hillary could be murdered by the vengeful ghost of Vince Foster before the convention, but it doesn't seem like a possibility that should be seriously taken into account.

 

[B-Dubs]

Please do not diminish the significance of this term.

It's like saying that it's impossible for you to win the lottery.

The only was he wins is if both Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden die.

 

[sycam0re]

my favorite thing about that first image is the fact that 1980 and 1981 are separate lines for some reason

1980 was the last year of the carter administration, 1981 was the first year of reagan

 

[CharminUltra]

SHE SAID WHAT!?!?

Time to open a beer and check out r/sandersforprez!

EDIT: already found a fun nugget:

"The Young Turks seem to be the last place left serving up honest analysis anymore. At least he makes no pretense about who he supports and why."

 

[eBay Huckster]

1980 was the last year of the carter administration, 1981 was the first year of reagan

yeah, but they were both effectively the same cycle. the 81 recession (shouldn't that be 82?) was literally caused to fix 80's

 

[royalan]

Yes. Stand up in your truth, Hillary.

Now Obama was a real revolution

Can't be said enough. Obama was the closest we've gotten to a revolution in the modern era of this country. A young, black, progressive Democrat swept into office. Bernie could never.

 

[brainchild]

my favorite thing about that first image is the fact that 1980 and 1981 are separate lines for some reason



doesn't playing the lottery have a negative expected value

And yet it's still possible for you to win the lottery.

People tend to treat either/or possibilities as 50:50 regardless of the actual probabilities attached to those scenarios.

For example, Bernie will either win the nomination (.001% chance) or he won't (99.999%). Seems pretty even to me.

And yet, neither scenario is allowed if the possibility is 0.

 

[Korigama]

If super delegates really did their job, which is to make sure the weaker candidate doesn't make it to the general election they'd back Sanders immediately.

Yeah, nothing says stronger candidate than the guy who earned less than both Hillary and Trump in the popular vote.

 

[Angry Grimace]

The only was he wins is if both Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden die.

You're forgetting the non-zero possibility that either Joe Biden or Hillary Clinton murders the other on national television.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Please do not diminish the significance of this term.

It's like saying that it's impossible for you to win the lottery.

People should just say Sanders has as much chance as a lottery ticket buyer to become President.

 

[eBay Huckster]

And yet it's still possible for you to win the lottery.

Just like it's still possible for you not to turn a minor semantic quibble into a multi-post argument.

 

[NeuAscension]

It's also possible I can walk through a wall because of quantum mechanics and it being mostly empty space.

It's fucking over. 3 million more votes isn't a media narrative. It's winning where you needed to.

You guys have really poor reading comprehension. I'm not saying he has a chance to win, I'm saying the primary process isn't over. Fucking christ.

 

[brainchild]

As you know, there's a 50-50 chance Hillary will be indicted tomorrow.



I mean, I guess its possible Hillary could be murdered by the vengeful ghost of Vince Foster before the convention, but it doesn't seem like a possibility that should be seriously taken into account.

I agree.

The only was he wins is if both Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden die.

I agree.

 

[metalslimer]

Just like it's still possible for you not to turn a minor semantic quibble into a multi-post argument.

You're asking far too much

 

[whyamihere]

It's not impossible that Hillary slips and falls and breaks her neck today. But it's so highly unlikely to come to pass we shouldn't treat it as a valid possibility.

 

[Aaron Strife]

hint: martin prince is not the populist anti-establishment canidate promising political revolution with supporters who don't show up

Oh my god seriously. I was just thinking about how Bart could have won if any of his supporters actually bothered voting. I forgot about the broader parallel of Bart promising unrealistic shit and just throwing out platitudes to make himself more popular.

Bernie is almost like the kid running for class president on the promise of hour long recess and pizza and ice cream every day for lunch.

 

[brainchild]

Just like it's still possible for you not to turn a minor semantic quibble into a multi-post argument.

😂😂😂😂

 

[NeuAscension]

Yeah, nothing says stronger candidate than the guy who earned less than both Hillary and Trump in the popular vote.

The general election also isn't a closed primary.

 

[Aaron Strife]

You guys have really poor reading comprehension. I'm not saying he has a chance to win, I'm saying the primary process isn't over. Fucking christ.

The GOP primary process isn't over either but even Cruz had a more realistic assessment of his chances.

 

[Hazmat]

You're forgetting the non-zero possibility that either Joe Biden or Hillary Clinton murders the other on national television.

I'd have to give the edge to Diamond Joe because he seems like he had a rougher upbringing, but goddamn I'd love to see this fight.

 

[metalslimer]

The general election also isn't a closed primary.

Nor is it a caucus

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

The general election also isn't a closed primary.

You're right, it should be easier to get like-minded voters from your own party to vote for you.

 

[Aaron Strife]

The general election also isn't a closed primary.

Clinton won 13 open primaries to Sanders' 7.

Any more excuses?

 

[RustyNails]

And yet it's still possible for you to win the lottery.



And yet, neither scenario is allowed if the possibility is 0.

Are you seriously arguing this? Jimcarrey.gif?

 

[Korigama]

The general election also isn't a closed primary.

It's also not a caucus. Or something that can be carried with only the white vote.

 

[HylianTom]

It's not impossible that Hillary slips and falls and breaks her neck today. But it's so highly unlikely to come to pass we shouldn't treat it as a valid possibility.

Heck, all it takes is one slip of her human skin suit to reveal the lizard within, and superdelegates will flee Bernie in a jiffy!

 

[DrForester]

As you know, there's a 50-50 chance Hillary will be indicted tomorrow.



I mean, I guess its possible Hillary could be murdered by the vengeful ghost of Vince Foster before the convention, but it doesn't seem like a possibility that should be seriously taken into account.

Even entertaining the thought that Hillary would be indicted, I think Biden would become the instant nominee.

 

[metalslimer]

Clinton won 13 open primaries to Sanders' 7.

Any more excuses?

But a lot of those were black states

 

[eyeball_kid]

so when Trump showboats daily = 'he's entertainer, he's a funny guy''
then when Hillary does it only one time = 'wall of text with no paragraphs from eyeball_kid

Trump is already building his own wall though.

 

[RustyNails]

Heck, all it takes is one slip of her human skin suit to reveal the lizard within, and superdelegates will flee Bernie in a jiffy!

I would still vote for...that...thing over Trump.

 

[Trouble]

This is a blatant lie. His rallies have been nearly identical for a year now.

Bullshit. He wasn't attacking the DNC by name a year ago.

 

[whyamihere]

There's only one state that's an open primary with same day registration and with no voter ID laws.

It's Illinois. And she won that.

 

[brainchild]

Are you seriously arguing this? Jimcarrey.gif?

Bernie is not going to become the nominee. However, that doesn't change anything that I said.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Even entertaining the thought that Hillary would be indicted, I think Biden would become the instant nominee.

I seriously doubt it. I think they'd just let Sanders run as the nominee.

 

[brainchild]

Bullshit. He wasn't attacking the DNC by name a year ago.

LOL, then you haven't been following Bernie a year ago. Or better yet, MANY, MANY years ago!

 

[Aaron Strife]

There's only one state that's an open primary with same day registration and with no voter ID laws.

It's Illinois. And she won that.

Chicago elected Rahm Emanuel. They can't be trusted.

#feelthewhatever

 

[RustyNails]

Bernie is not going to become the nominee. However, that doesn't change anything that I said.

It is impossible for Bernie to win. Impossible. He is rejected by the voters. No point in waging a semantic battle over what impossible means.

 

[eBay Huckster]

Bullshit. He wasn't attacking the DNC by name a year ago.

Well, no, he was

we were just able to ignore it back then because he was actually talking about anything else

 

[Fenderputty]

Yep. I hope his supporters enjoyed the ride, but it's time to make America great again. : )

You're aware that this has more to do with congressional grid lock than anything right? The feds pumped money in via monetary policy which didn't really help the bottom percents, but that's because congress blocked fiscal action. The fiscal action that was passed benefited the top again because large portions when to paying off the bush tax cuts. Obama tried to pass another stimulus

The general election also isn't a closed primary.

She won more open primaries.

 

[brainchild]

It is impossible for Bernie to win. Impossible. He is rejected by the voters. No point in waging a semantic battle over what impossible means.

Whatever makes you feel better, RustyNails.

 

[davepoobond]

I seriously doubt it. I think they'd just let Sanders run as the nominee.

What about all of the people in the party that would never vote for Bernie?

 

[Zornack]

OK

- Healthcare needs to be considered a human right and available to all U.S. citizens regardless of their financial status

- Your financial status should not be a determining factor in obtaining a higher education in a world where a college degree is equivalent to a high school degree from 50 years ago

- The minimum wage needs to be raised to a living wage of at least 15/hr

- Marijuana should be legalized, or at the very least, decriminalized at the national level

- Public funding of elections need to be part of the campaign finance reform

- Adopt Bernie Sanders racial justice platform wholesale:

Health care - check.

College - check

An Economy that Out-Educates the World and Offers Greater Access to Higher Education and Technical Training. Democrats believe that getting an education is the surest path to the middle class, giving all students the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and contribute to our economy and democracy. Public education is one of our critical democratic institutions. We are committed to ensuring that every child in America has access to a world-class public education so we can out-educate the world and make sure America has the world's highest proportion of college graduates by 2020. This requires excellence at every level of our education system, from early learning through post-secondary education. It means we must close the achievement gap in America's schools and ensure that in every neighborhood in the country, children can benefit from high-quality educational opportunities.

Public funding - check

And I don't see a single difference between his social justice platform and Clinton/the Democrat's.

So at the end of the day the message of his which you want to enter the public conscience and influence the Democratic party is:

1. Decriminalize marijuana, something Clinton isn't even against and which she said she'll consider after seeing how it does in the states where it is legal.

and

2. Raise the minimum wage to $15 instead of $12.

 

[Angry Grimace]

What about all of the people in the party that would never vote for Bernie?

45% of the country would vote for a Carbon Rod with a (D) next to it. I would be extremely surprised to learn that the DNC's fear of Sanders is anywhere near the RNC's fear of Trump.

 

[The Technomancer]

Please do not diminish the significance of this term.

It's like saying that it's impossible for you to win the lottery.

For all intents and purposes it is. We can semantically say that it is possible for me to win the lottery, but for any sort of actual consideration of any real life decisions ever I should not consider "winning the lottery" credible

 

[brainchild]

There's only one state that's an open primary with same day registration and with no voter ID laws.

It's Illinois. And she won that.

She barely won it and it was her home state.

But this is all silly. The Democratic nominee isn't going to be running against anyone else from their own party.

 

[RustyNails]

Whatever makes you feel better, RustyNails.

It's not my feelings that are the problem. Bernie is toast. The sooner people realize this the better, instead of hopping for a lotto chance and arguing what impossible means.

 

[Fat4all]

Health care - check.

College - check

Public funding - check

And I don't see a single difference between his social justice platform and Clinton/the Democrat's.

So at the end of the day the message of his which you want to enter the public conscience and influence the Democratic party is:

1. Decriminalize marijuana, something Clinton isn't even against and which she said she'll consider after seeing how it does in the states where it is legal.

and

2. Raise the minimum wage to $15 instead of $12.

But voting for Trump would be awaaaaaay better alternative, I'm sure!