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[Y2Kev]

Really the tea has been hot on Bernie since South Carolina, which signaled how the rest of the South was gonna go.

When you look back over this primary, it really hasn't been much of a contest. Hillary's had a cute-but-sensible flat in a poll-tested color on Bernie's neck since Nevada.

Well it was supposed to be less of a contest. Bernie was originally a nothing, then 2-4 states, then a real "challenger."

Clinton was never in danger of losing but it's usually her own unforced errors from 20 years ago that sink ha

 

[Paskil]

Y'all need to watch that Obama speech. He didn't pull any punches.

 

[AntraxSuicide]

A shame that collecting didn't start months ago so we could watch how polluted it got over time. Any date after Tuesday isn't going to mean much, plus you'd like to think that would be peak anti-Clinton as reality sets in afterwards.

That the mods there simply don't care is depressing. At the broader r/politics you'd think a few would be interesting in keeping the place clean.

The Revolution is going to need to purge the courts, too? That'll be a fun argument to have with people. Though I'm 100% in support of being able to register at any time. Not being able to register for a party, even (as parties can create their own rules), but just general voter registration.

I'm reading the comments attached to this wonderful rant, and notice a theme:
You'd never, ever guess that there was a very effective opposition party opposing the Democrats on every damn attempt they put-forth for progressive achievements. The fault is always on the Democrats. Apparently its the Democrats' fault that they didn't magically overcome this usual, easily-anticipated opposition.

The mental gymnastics.. remarkable. And goddamn tiresome. I expect delusion from the other side of the aisle, but it's downright disappointing to see it having taken hold within this party.

The thing that the Revolution misunderstands completely is that our government is designed to move very slowly for a reason, and so it's not the party's fault that winning a few elections doesn't make them dictators (which is what Bernie's people and Republicans think happens). The problem is that, while I'd love to just ram a shit-ton of left-wing policy through under Obama, the ability to do so would also be shared by a possible Republican, and it's just plain not worth the risk. The GOP agrees, as would most sane voters.

Annie Oakley sang it best. Anything we can do, they can do better. I'd rather they never got the chance, and that means we don't either. Arguably the same logic goes into arguing for unilateral nuclear disarmament.

 

[gaugebozo]

Y'all need to watch that Obama speech. He didn't pull any punches.

Is there a transcript?

 

[Plumbob]

Is there a transcript?

Why should Obama be held to a higher standard?

 

[hawk2025]

Someone link me to that speech!

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Caught some of the highlights on CNN, sweet upholstered Jesus, the man was on FIYAH.

 

[GutsOfThor]

Here it is:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/president-obama-delivers-remarks-economy?source=socnet_tw_econ_20160601_bo_elkhart-indiana_promo_4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=tw_bo&utm_campaign=socnet_tw_econ_20160601_bo_elkhart-indiana_promo_4&utm_content=20160601_bo_elkhart-indiana_promo_4

 

[Snowman Prophet of Doom]

This hit home with a few of my family members, women in particular. I asked how they'd feel if their daughters were treated similarly to how Trump has treated/regarded women.

Bullseye.

You mean appointed them to top-tier positions in a Fortune 500 company? / r/thedonald

Edit: Bernie lost all the way back in Iowa, I'm not sure how this primary has gone on this long when he couldn't decisively win a caucus in a state whiter than a Trump rally.

 

[Y2Kev]

When does Bernie have to reveal his funddropping numbers?

 

[Suikoguy]

When does Bernie have to reveal his funddropping numbers?

Probably when he reveals his taxes. Not like he listens to what the FEC has to say.

 

[Y2Kev]

God Obama looks so old.

 

[hawk2025]

God Obama looks so old.

But good-old.

He's so energetic and fun these days.

 

[Iolo]

When does Bernie have to reveal his funddropping numbers?

Is there any requirement to? I think the FEC filing has to be done by the 20th, but I wonder if he could keep it quiet until after CA.

 

[User 463088]

The fact that he hasn't released them is enough of a signal for us

Plus, maybe that's why he hasn't left California? He doesn't have the $27 for the bus. Sad.

 

[gaugebozo]

Didnt stop us from Diablosing after New Hampshire. South Carolina was the biggest night of the campaign. No one here expect a near 50 pt wipe out.

Well it was supposed to be less of a contest. Bernie was originally a nothing, then 2-4 states, then a real "challenger."

Clinton was never in danger of losing but it's usually her own unforced errors from 20 years ago that sink ha

I'm seeing double. Four Hillarys!

 

[Y2Kev]

Is there any requirement to? I think the FEC filing has to be done by the 20th, but I wonder if he could keep it quiet until after CA.

Well then why does anyone release them when they're not records? I thought you had to disclose to the FEC and the FEC records were publik.

 

[hawk2025]

"No Booing. Voting. No booing"



GODDAMN OBAMA

 

[Godslay]

Looks like Bernie will release his taxes:

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sanders-ratchets-up-attacks-on-democrats-697117763528

Money shot is ~11:15 or so.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

How gracious of him to release his taxes sometime within the last six days before the last states vote. What a guy.

 

[Y2Kev]

"Sanders ratchets up attacks on Democrats" lol

 

[Iolo]

Well then why does anyone release them when they're not records? I thought you had to disclose to the FEC and the FEC records were publik.

That's a good question, I haven't really thought about it as I'm a little bit busy running for president right now.

Real answer, since the FEC's website says they have to file by June 20th, campaigns probably release this info ahead of time as a measure of their strength. I believe that when some of the Republicans campaigns were floundering, they didn't reveal their totals for quite a few days after the end of the month.

 

[hawk2025]

Obama just dropping facts nonstop.


I love this speech.

 

[RustyNails]

Hillary's not going to get nomination-clinch bump like Trump did if Bernie and his campaign keep bringing up superdelegates, first ballot, etc after Cali. People will tune out.

 

[Makai]

In Janurary, Bill Kristol's "Never Trump" Candidate Said He Would Vote For Donald Trump

 

[Cesare Borgia]

Hillary's not going to get nomination-clinch bump like Trump did if Bernie and his campaign keep bringing up superdelegates, first ballot, etc after Cali. People will tune out.

I'm more apt to believe people will tune Bernie out. We're well into sore loser territory and if he keeps it up throughout June it'll look bad. Even worse he'll essentially be debating himself, given that the rest of the party will move on to focusing on Trump.

And if he rebuffs Obama's attempts to mediate it won't be hard for the president to say hey, I wrapped the nomination up before the convention too, that's how it works.

 

[NeoXChaos]

Bernie is going to compete in DC on the 14th.

 

[ampere]

Obama just dropping facts nonstop.

I love this speech.

It's too good. He's really in campaigning form again. He's gotta be itching to start name dropping Hillary

In Janurary, Bill Kristol's "Never Trump" Candidate Said He Would Vote For Donald Trump

http://rs603.pbsrc.com/albums/tt112/MrWookie47/animated-siren-gif-animated-siren-gif-animated-siren-gif-drudge-report.gif~c200[IMG][/QUOTE]

He really shit the bed with that pick. Literally made no impact

 

[Y2Kev]

If he "goes to the convention," I anticipate he will not get a speaking slot. I think Hillary and Bernie will work something out after DC.

 

[Mael]

Looks like Bernie will release his taxes:

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sanders-ratchets-up-attacks-on-democrats-697117763528

Money shot is ~11:15 or so.

Holy fuck that Weaver slimeball!
"Barney should be removed because he didn't say nice things about Sanders who's big in the Dem party"
And that shitester actually chose West "Obama is the worst thing ever"!
WTF I'm actually getting angry!

 

[AntoneM]

How has Bernie's campaign been dead for this long without a Weekend At Bernie's meme?

 

[jiggle]

How has Bernie's campaign been dead for this long without a Weekend At Bernie's meme?

You just missed it

 

[Suikoguy]

Looks like Bernie will release his taxes:

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sanders-ratchets-up-attacks-on-democrats-697117763528

Money shot is ~11:15 or so.

Oh sure, i'll believe it when I see it.
He said 'soon' at the last debate on April 14th.
He also refused to say yes himself, only that "He said he would" which is a way to weasel out of it like the weasel he is.

 

[Y2Kev]

Do we really want to make this an issue? Hillary is holding back her transcripts. lol who cares.

 

[hawk2025]

Jeff Weasel


Let go of his taxes people, it's nothing



...and he lost!

 

[Suikoguy]

Do we really want to make this an issue? Hillary is holding back her transcripts. lol who cares.

I would care a whole lot less assuming that lawsuit did not exist. I'd care a whole lot more if Sanders actually had a > 1% chance at the nomination.

It's also amusing that the only two candidates not to release their taxes are Sanders and Trump.

 

[User 463088]

Do we really want to make this an issue? Hillary is holding back her transcripts. lol who cares.

I mean, I don't care about Bernie's taxes, because who cares? He's not the nominee. He's not going to be the nominee...

But I don't think her speech transcripts are the same as his taxes.

 

[Iolo]

I just care about how much cash he has on hand... let's gooooooo

 

[Suikoguy]

I mean, I don't care about Bernie's taxes, because who cares? He's not the nominee. He's not going to be the nominee...

But I don't think her speech transcripts are the same as his taxes.

I think it's more of a line in the sand rather than a worry of what's in them.
People presumably listened to these speeches, yet what have we heard from people attending them that's so damning?

The one that was 'leaked' so to speak, was so inoffensive.

 

[Mael]

That interview was hilarious.
Journalist : "Should Trump release his return?"
Weaver : "Of course! He's a con artist, we should disqualify him for not releasing his returns!"
Journalist : "Ok, so about Sanders' returns?"
Weaver : ....

 

[Y2Kev]

I just care about how much cash he has on hand... let's gooooooo

Just because I'm petty.

 

[BlastProcessing]

Looks like Bernie will release his taxes:

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sanders-ratchets-up-attacks-on-democrats-697117763528

Money shot is ~11:15 or so.

The fact that Weaver fell into such an obvious trap is embarrassing.

 

[Tarydax]

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sanders-ratchets-up-attacks-on-democrats-697117763528

Barney Frank is awesome.

Edit: God, Weaver is such a dumbass.

 

[Officerrob]

Looks like Bernie will release his taxes:

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sanders-ratchets-up-attacks-on-democrats-697117763528

Money shot is ~11:15 or so.

Weaver continues to be garbage, he got trapped and bullied into saying Bernie will release his taxes. It's amazing how well Bernie has done employing worthless crap like Weaver

 

[Y2Kev]

“I’ve never been too good at math, but I can figure that one out. I think he better do a little mathing,” Reid said.

lol reid

 

[Suikoguy]

lol reid

The later quote in that article was actually better:

Reid said he doesn't plan to express his opinions to Sanders himself after next week's voting. "I don't think I'm the one to deliver that message. If he calls and asks me I'll be happy to, but I'm not going to go chasing him around to tell him what math is," Reid said.

 

[jack_package_200]

Barney Frank, President Obama, and Harry Reid delivering mad fire.

 

[User 463088]

So will Obama release a statement congratulating Hillary on securing the nomination on Tuesday/Wednesday?

 

[Wallach]

Catching the replay of Obama's speech earlier... yeah, that's that good shit.

 

[AntraxSuicide]

If he "goes to the convention," I anticipate he will not get a speaking slot. I think Hillary and Bernie will work something out after DC.

Same. He knows that "taking it to the convention" will just go like Nevada, with a dose of embarrassment as the vote gets called. That completely ruins his platform and his message, and his ego isn't going to let that ever happen.

After DC, he'll bow out and release his delegates. It's a long month until the convention, and the headlines will be brutal. Also, why pay Weaver for that month?