This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
In a world of Trumps be a Bernie!
This is exactly what we need Dems to be doing! Go, Bernie!
Are the dems getting their shit together?
Go Bernie!!!!
Love Bernie! It’s def NOT his first rodeo.
America Needs to remember their is not Us verse them when all need to feed our family's ! but the Tump Party keeps tying !! Bigotry wont matter if we all Starve !@!
It has been stunning to see Town Halls with packed rooms in largely red districts, in which people have to be turned away, while these people hold their Republican Congressman accountable. These people are furious & it is also stunning they would show up to listen to Bernie Sanders. It brings HOPE!
Except when you look at this Town Hall. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y1...
This is why god created pepper spray
Yep, they’ll need to pick, Voters or Trump.. That’ll be telling.. If they continue 2 bow there’s something up with elections. Wait till MAGA realize costs R ⬆️ & consumers R screwed & left without protections. Think they’d see tax breaks 4 wealth don’t benefit Americans.
They are really ticked at Musk, and Bernie's views certainly resonate with that.
It is interesting. They are between a rock and a hard place because they have kowtowed to Trump. Trump has an admin filled with people who got there by flattering Trump and selling their souls for power.
It’s not stunning if it’s democrats filling those seats. Dems need to step back and let Repubs take the seats bc they need to hear the message.
Stunning b/c it was reported that many of these people are Trump voters. I have seen many of them interviewed. Some even say they still would not have voted for Harris. Two failed attempts with women in pantsuits at the top of the ticket. Dems need to understand 1/2 country won’t vote for a woman!
Kamala didn’t fail. There’s an article on my page about data from the election - 14 millions valid votes thrown away. Now I wonder why that is…. and no one is talking about it. And no one is trying to fix it. If we think we’re gonna “vote” our way out of this …. smh
Bernie is the man! Imagine life if he had won in 2016. The DNC let us down that year. Sorry, but Bernie would have beaten Trump.
My president. My senate minority leader.
Town after town after town…where are the POC? How many of these people voted for Trump? He’s coming after Americans faster than the immigrants!
Not interested in being cast as scapegoats by fascists, I would think. That's exactly what would happen. How PISSED T&Co must be that the crowds turning out to protest their asses, look like a Coldplay rave at a Wonder Bread factory. It's actually, pretty fucking perfect, considering the context. 💙
Hilarious how you people are always worried about us when you are the ones that voted Trump fuck outta here
I’m confused? Did you mean to send this to me? I wouldn’t dare vote Republican, let alone for Trump.
No sorry! It was meant for MC
One thing that Bernie Sanders seems to do very well at is gathering crowds. Goodspeed to him on his mission.
Godspeed to us all.
If I was a better speaker I'd be out there but the way I speak I don't think I'll be able to convince anybody anything.lol
I was thinking the same
@sanders.senate.gov #ReportingForDuty ! Although to be fair, Bernie ALWAYS reports for duty. We are so with you Senator Sanders! Thank you for leading! @murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov , where are you guys?
Bernie Sanders is the superstar of town hall meetings. But role models for all of us are standing up in town halls across the country: eg: Chris Kluwe in Huntington, CA. Good work Brian Tyler Cohen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hFV...
He should have been the dnc candidate and president in 2016. The timeline went ridiculous after that.
At the time, I thought Sanders was the only one capable of defeating Trump. It's sad to know that I was not wrong.
Cut it out with that. You caused 45
For 10 years the progressives told you this exact thing was going to happen if the DNC didn't change paths and you didn't listen. If you want to join the fight now, it's high time to admit you were wrong.
No. Liberals failing to address the needs of the working class did.
Connie, with all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. Americans have been BEGGING for change. BEGGING for help un-rigging the system against them & the Democratic party has fed us to the wolves. Obama & Hillary gave us 45, supporters of Sanders voted for HRC.
I do know what Im talking about. More of us wanted Hilary than Bernie. Those are the facts whether you like it or not. Still carrying the torch almost a decade later is not helpful to the current situation so knock it off. Get with the current program. Our country and way of life are at risk.
I agree with Temple Drake. Bernie Sanders has been the most popular politician in the US since 2016. The DNC failed to see his popularity with Republicans, Independents and progressive Dems. The DNC fought him more than it did Trump. Trump used his platform not intending to implement it, and won.
Not popular with me. I prefer AOC
Completely correct. The truth is that the Dem leadership is more worried about their mega donors & maintaining the status quo for them. They were very vocal about it during the 2020 primary after Sen Sanders won the first three contests. Voters want change, they keep voting for the "outsider".
He never would have survived a national election.
Agreed. We were lucky to have a Black Man as president for 8 years. As much as I voted for her,I’m sorry they should’ve let the 2 White Men duke it out. We weren’t ready for a Woman President. This time around it was hacked by Elon Musk.
Amerikkka was not going to have their first woman president after their first black president. We're so backwards.
Yup
This country will not be ready for a female president any time soon, now matter how qualified. A couple of generations of incorrigible misogynistic dimwits have to die off first.
Maybe if the idiotic dems ran a decent woman she would win. Not one that had no real platform let alone did any actual interviews. Or one with a name people still have negative views on. But I have no doubt you think people should vote for a woman because she's a woman.
The Dems ran two decent women. Harris had a fully articulated, detailed platform which Fox-addled illiterates like you weren’t capable of reading. Hint: there was no mention of pets being eaten. She destroyed the addled, pancake makeup pumpkin in a debate. I’d vote for cleaning lady over him anytime
If you think dems ran two decent women you are flat out ignorant and uneducated. And you really shouldn't talk about me being illiterate when you are uninformed on what you are talking about. Both women were far from decent and both had major issues and both did poorly against Trump.
JFC STFU! Seriously dude go to Twitter and GTFOH. You don’t know when to fukin quit! While you’re at it go kiss Musk’s ring since you act like him.
Have you tried therapy let alone learn how to read? Or you so delusional that you think women are wonderful and Harris ran a flawless campaign. Because if you haven't notice fragile one democrats showed how pathetic they are.
While you’re at it go fuk yourself because that’s the only sex you’re getting. GTFOMF Maatherchod..
Can you fuk ALL THE WAY OFF???
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Why don’t you take your negativity to Twitter. It’s NOT welcome here!
What platform did Trump run on? Concepts of a platform?
*no, not now
Misogyny is still more wide spread and severe than racism. They would rather have a black MAN or a gay MAN (Pete Buttigieg) than any woman no matter how competent. I am so angry that the Dem party sabotaged Biden ourselves because I think he would’ve won.
I don’t think he would’ve won. Kamala won hands down but as we know Musk bought the presidency. That’s why he’s able to basically run the country because 47’s his bitch now. Everyone is scared of him except a handful. Sanders and Crocket are on fire.
Kamala didn't win. 58 million people chose not to vote and 2 million more voters put Felon 47 in office.
I am angry that Biden didn't stick to his promise of only one term. His ego, and his inner circle, let him stay on way too long.
Democrats don’t do enough to advertise all the good that our policies do for people. I have always said that one of the major mistakes of the past 30 years has been to ignore rural people and not communicate
They don’t but Kamala’s rallies were Obama all over again. Musk said he could track all the votes coming in. It wouldn’t have mattered because Musk would still have bought the election. Now if another Republican were running he wouldn’t but with 47 running of course.
Oh yeah definitely. So many mistakes by the DNC. We should’ve spent those 4 years developing a great candidate and getting them into the public eye. We still have a huge issue with marketing
You should choose leaders who'll be effective, rather than looking for symbolic representation. USA: obsessed with identification categories.
It’s a backwards country. Nothing like what it was when my Dad came here 54 years ago.
I don't know he has or hasn't. Imo Sanders should have trained and groom more young Progressive successors to take his place.
This lack of cultivating replacements seems to be a problem all over American politics.
💯 in your assessment. In the other multiverse they’re doing just fine after Bernie’s 2 terms.
I agree! Things would have been completely different. We Dems have to take some responsibility for what is happening now.
I have to respectfully disagree. The timeline went haywire when the results of the 2000 presidential election was decided by “hanging chads”. . _ .
True!
Jeb Bush is quiet as a mouse.
That's correct, another time when the Democratic party rolled over to "norms" "for the good of the country". No Bush, no 9/11 Imagine that??
Agreed. The dems did not "read the country". But they did it to themselves. They wanted the first female president. Right after the first black president. Sorry, progress is a slow moving train in a country of 330 million people. Bernie was the only answer to Trump. Too late now.
Bernie is Jewish and would not have won.
Trust me, if Bernie were the nominee, the space lasers would've knocked out every red state polling place.
He made Trump 1.0 possible
But but but he’s insane for wanting all Americans to have universal healthcare.
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
This isn't Mark Cuban
We amplify this kind of response and get more of it. I'm not a BernieBro, but I may have to change my mind. We need to take the offense and take the fight to the GOP's backyard. Republican members of Congress need to start pissing themselves when they see how mad their constituents are.
We need more Independents. Ones focused on America and Americans!
Why can’t more Dems do this kind of THs?
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Feel the Bern, baby.
Bernie Sanders👍
For some reason @housedemocrats.bsky.social @senatedem.bsky.social have yet to figure this out. Take the fight to them!
Bernie has been unwavering as long as I’ve been aware of him. He’s been telling us for years and now perhaps the time has come to follow his lead.
I was late coming around on Bernie, I felt the momentum in trump’s first term. Now I’m full on Bernie Sanders! This man is not only brilliant but kind, compassionate, honest and fair! What an amazing President Bernie would be and we really need him now more than ever! @sanders.senate.gov
Yup absolutely. This is brilliant.
The Biggest Globalist on the Planet and a Con Man will not strip us of our Power. We must use our Money as a Weapon. Friday, Feb 28th No Spending Day... Economic BlackOut events.pol-rev.com/events/7a848...
My Man!! Still feeling the Bern.
PUT YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION ASIDE Speak up loud and clear. Dismantle TRUMP and ELON at the knees. Take back what is left before there is NOTHING
You are 100% it's not about party anymore its about freedom and democracy against facism. We are in this together. We can beat facism..
It’s a disgrace that no Republican member of Congress objected to Musk and Bannon’s Nazi salutes. Tell your friends and family who voted for 47 to search Nazi war crimes and see what they are supporting. Then tell those mislead voters to tell their Republican elected reps #thisisnotwhativotedfor
Bernie Sanders is leading the way to a saner America with better informed voters. Well done, Senator!
Well, it's a start...but, we need Republiklans to stop being traitors to their own country and going slong with this crock of crap. We are not a dictatorship!
Yes, I agree. but the only way that will happen is if the GOP Congress members believe it's riskier to follow Trump than to follow the Constitution. They must know they will lose their job if they continue to support Trump. That can only happen if people speak up.
I hope he shames them!!!!
This is essential and brilliant.😊👏
Taking it to the people! Amen Senator Sanders
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Too bad Barney worked against and not for the Democrats this past election. Maybe pushing people to vote Dems would have been a good idea? Maybe getting behind the democratic nominee would have been a great choice eh?
Girl, how dare you call out Vermont Jesus?
That is nonsense.
Yep, Scotus and Citizens United is Bernie's fault. American accountability at its finest.
The president we needed 😭
No. He would have won if that were the case.
People don’t always vote in their best interest (as is apparent with the current administration).
What law has Bernie passed? What has he actually accomplished? Any bills? Why does Bernie Sanders deserve any praise whatsoever?
He’s passed hundreds of amendments and resolutions. “In 2005, Rolling Stone magazine called Sanders “The Amendment King”. He could get more roll-call amendments passed than any other congressman during the period since 1995.” www.topinspired.com/bernie-sande...
Bernie Sanders has never passed any amendments or laws that he wrote.
Too radical. Kinda crazy. I wouldn't have minded as VP though.
You’re gonna say that while we have what we have in office right now. Really!? Bernie is not radical at all. He’s middle of the road in other developed countries.
TRUTH
yes! I just donated to him to help fund his travels! Go Bernie!!!
That's nice and all, but he's a literal millionaire!
Only being in the millions is not enough these days to make any real noise
You do know that if you bought or inherited an actual house years ago you are now a millionaire.
Please. don't be an
That's nice. And here I am thinking I had left all the childish name calling behind over at the other place.
I mean, in the grand scheme of who is actually running our country, “millionaire” is pretty “poor” in our government.
Unlike Elon Musk and Trump!
According to the Economic Policy Institute, to be in the top 1%, an individual would need an annual income of approximately $819,324. Bernie flirts with that number based on his book royalties. Under for 2022 but over in 2017.
Do you have a link for donations?
You can go to BernieSanders.com there's a donation link on top of the page.
Many people don’t even have enough to eat, much less donate.
They’re not demanding it, guy. They’re just asking.
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I fully support what Bernie Sanders is doing, but I do wonder: was the crowd full of Republicans? Or mostly the Democrats who live in those districts? Does anyone know?
I’m stunned and shaken—to my core—that Musk & Trump haven’t taken action on all all those barbaric Haitian migrants eating pets in Ohio. Must’ve fallen down in their agenda.
Trump ended temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians. www.bbc.com/news/article...
So sad what the DNC did to him in 2016. I fully blame them for where we are today.
…*and* 2020.
Bernie isn’t a Democrat. We didn’t owe him a damned thing, and we still don’t.
It's not about what we owe him. It's about what we did and where it got us, vs what we could've done.
We lost when we could have won - thanks to bernie and his team of anti-HRC jackasses.
Agree to disagree on that.
Go tell @wassermanschultz.house.gov
A democrat with a plan! If only he were younger! He should tour with someone else who is younger than him to promote younger leadership for the good of the nation!
Maybe it’s time for some people to stop the ageism & realize people like Bernie Sanders might know a thing or two after 30 yrs in politics. Whether or not you’re a fan — I’m not, particularly — doesn’t hurt to listen to what he has to say. There aren’t enough Dems, any age, out there fighting
Exactly! Stop discriminating against young people and get them in leadership roles so when the elderly move on we are not left with a vacuum! Why can’t they team up and work together?! Let’s stop pretending that we shouldn’t plan for the future. We need both the elders & the young!
They’re young people in leadership & moving toward leadership (blocked by old fogey state legislators): Jasmine Crockett, Maxwell Frost, David Hogg, Malcolm Kenyatta, Harry Dunn & more. They’re impressive & have worked hard to get where they are—we need everyone willing to work hard. All ages.
Yes but the elders need to share the spotlight with the young people. Full stop. They aren’t doing that. No elder should tour solo! Bring a young leader with you! It’s your patriotic duty!
Doesn’t work that way. Politicians must get reelected. They may not want to bring in anyone who could steal the spotlight. There are natural constituencies, college kids for young leaders. Copy EVERYBODY else’s good stuff. Younger folks, use what works from old folks. Old folks, use best new ideas.
Most Dem Members of Congress have younger staff — you’ll see them sitting behind the Member in Congressional hearings. A good number of these “invisible” people end up running for Congress later.
youtu.be/e6HPdNBicM8?... Universal income and Healthcare as a settlement for breaching our data. Is the only justice here. As spoken by President musk from his own lips!!! Make viral and hold him accountable
Hey, Bernie! Come to Brian Babin's district! I challenged him to have town hall meeting so we could show the world what an asshole he is. No reply from the coward.
I just came here to follow our Berniecrats. Thanks Mark!
Agreed. Is anyone other than Bernie doing this?
“Really smart”? More like just common sense. I’m no fan of Sanders for several reasons but at least he’s doing something. Weak, disorganized & out-of-touch Dems are always on defense. They haven’t had a solid, united, pro-active strategy of any kind for over a decade.
Very, very smart.
Bernie should be THE PRESIDENT of your country!!!!!
Go, Bernie...hope you show up in our district!!
We need him to extend his tour into Mo badly!!
Post a tour schedule. I will show up in my state with many many people
in some states like my red southern one, federal politicians refuse to hold town hall meetings. They do not want to hear from constituents
Meet outside/jnside his office. Dont be put off.
Constituents in red districts should organize their own town halls and invite their representatives. Book the hall or school gym for a date and time and publicize it. Then what would it look like when they don’t show?
I'm in Stefanik's district and she hasn't had any sort of correspondence in 6 years. Once she came to our Halloween parade unannounced.
Go @sanders.senate.gov I want those Republicans districts to FEEL THE BERN!
I'd love to see him manage to convince the GOP voters that Trump and MAGA are NOT Republicans, but just a self serving megalomaniac with his cadre of oligarchs and legions of poorly educated fascist hate mongers. I seriously doubt he'll succeed though.
Tulsi Gabbard sacrificed herself for Bernie and he stabbed her in the back.
Sanders has always had the workers back. It's too bad the corporate Democrats never figured this out.
I think they know.
@senatedem.bsky.social & @housedemocrats.bsky.social should've done that during & the 4 yrs following the 2020 election. None of the candidates ever visit poorest towns in America bcuz they're scared of being booed. GOP doesn't give a shit. They'll just leave their voice-mail full and avoid voters.
Will any other democrat do the same?
It is a good idea, but why isn't there a unified message from the Democratic Party leadership on this? Puzzled, UK.
Loose barely together coalition with widely disparate opinions on priorities and much mutual disparagement when disagreement occurs is my guess.
Bernie is an independent. He’s a social democrat. Democrats should embrace Fight the Oligarchy. It would be amazing!
He has been singly fighting for the cause of the American people since he was first elected Mayor back in the ‘80’s. His Senatorial experience makes him the senior statesman in that corrupted den of iniquity and evil. He’s the only untainted person in the Senate.
We old people get slammed a lot for all being fans of the OrangeOaf...We are not. However, Bernie is showing the youngsters how to do it... Look; you young people have to carry the load on this one...We can help, but you have the energy (and youth) to fight on...
We are on it! bsky.app/profile/henl...
68, and I hate Trump. As does my 89-year-old Republican mom.
I have never hated anyone in my life until Trump.
I have never in my life wished for someone to die horribly either, but he has cost me that innocence also.
Karma will get me for it but I'm with you on that score. Elon, too.
I'm 65, and I'm out there marching, protesting, and organizing. I rarely see young people at these gatherings. We are trying to get our local college kids involved, but the college administration stance is "keep the students calm." What BS!
That is BS...
I was at a protest yesterday and it was mostly us old folks. Don’t sit them out waiting for someone else to pick up the slack. They won’t. And you know what the rest of the world calls people unwilling to stand up against Nazis? We call them Nazis too.
this is partly which social media people of different age groups consume I think, the info gets out there or it doesn't.
Share the information. There's nothing stopping anyone from doing that. Talk to people in your communities. Post where you post SM. Put notes on community billboards Print off the details and pop them in mailboxes and under wipers of cars where you shop. 5calls.org
I’ve been after folks to do this. Hope you have more like than I did.
I learned of the protest here.
We seniors and younger seniors remember how democracy works and we resent facism. We will fight back..
bsky.app/profile/han-...
For his flock, they put an “I” in between the “E” and “F.”
I'm borrowing this
I just stole your graphic. Thank you for sharing it! Cuz I'm polite when I steal shit.
We fought in the 60's for Civil Rights, women's rights, and to end the Vietnam War. Now it's your turn.
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If only the sexist racist Bros hadn't trashed Hillary in 2016. As we can't turn back time, I do applaud people demonstrating, meeting now....the more the better.
65er. Plenty of time and energy to protest ..just like my mommy taught me!!! BUT ... Kiddos.... More young folks LISTEN if it comes from you. And your Insta, TikTok, etc!!!!
I’d love to see this turn into a multi city/world event like the Women’s March in 2021. Not everyone can make it to DC, but a lot of people would be willing to march.
This is a very early starting point to attempt to work out the logistics and the viability of participation in a gathering of this size.I believe it is entirely feasible but there are a lot of issues to work out. My first objective is leadership that is willing to garner the attention of the people.
We have form a coherent plan to present to our participating leader or leaders. I'm think Bernie Sanders or AOC or maybe Pete Buttigieg. Right now I'm looking for suggestions from everyone on who they think we should have.
Find people to help organise within specific areas of expertise. Start a website perhaps called the Million March, and get people to register their interests. Communicate with democrats, and publish information about guest speakers on the website.
Show a map of the march location, and include businesses who will be willing to support with food and drink, and restrooms. There cannot be a set date until you have a million pairs of eyes interested, but this would be a starting point.
That's all this is.. Merely a starting point for now.The logistics will take much collaboration between many people and organizations. I'm not kidding myself one bit about the complexity of a march of this size! But I think the results of it would speak volumes!
How many were at the MLK speech that day in Washington?
250,000 estimated.
You have many good suggestions that I'm going to add to my list I'm making of actions.I'm 60 and semi retired so I do have a modest amount of time to devote to this and it's going to take time and a great deal of effort but I feel it's the best course at the present time.Thank you and stay tuned!
Absolutely, the results would speak volumes. I wish you all the best, I would like to see it happen!
And it's their future.
Beautifully put.
YEP. This guy has been holding it down for decades. He puts it all on the table & does everything he can to get it done. Dedicated. NATIONAL TREASURE.
Many actually get more liberal as we age. I worked with MoveOn in my 20s. I'm much more mobilized and aware in my 40s. I'll be forged in fire by my 60s. Don't play with anyone that's an ally. We need all the support we can get. People are more likely to listen to their peers. You still have power!
I was much more conservative raising my kids, now that I am a golden girl..I'm much more liberal and love it!
60 here and I'm fired and ready to go! Nothing left to be afraid of at this point! Lets do this.....
He's a smart guy. He should run for president again....
Finally! A Democrat with an actual strategy…!
He’s an independent
How do you know? Do you just think Democratic leadership are just sitting around watching Beavis and Butthead? I’m telling you, leadership is focused on the problem.
I've been #feelingtglhebern for over 10 years now. The man just never gives up.
Bernie knows what he's doing. He'll pick the next POTUS. It won't be him, but they will be shaped & mentored by him....we need that. youtu.be/aUQM2MFPmRw
Let’s hope that musk does not start throwing money at those districts to try and sway things!
He will, but We, the people, have more power
Yea why is he the only one doing that though? I mean what an opportunity for even unknown new candidates to strut their stuff in opposition to this gaggle of Russian tentacles. It could also force Republicans to hold more town halls in response- put them on the defensive
Yep
Agree. Maybe because he’s an independent he’s a real good one to lead the way. Angus King should join in as well. So it doesn’t seem like liberals descending?
This is a sell out too
Smart!!
Yep.
Go Bernie 💙
@mcuban.bsky.social do you think he's too old to run in 2028? Serious question. He's the best shot we have. Dems are rudderless right now.
bernie himself said he's not going to run... he'd be 87 by then...
Wow...the one thing that could beat him besides the base of the Democratic party---time... 🤣🤣🤣
A guy can dream tho...
I wish we could turn back the clock to 2015 and prevent Hillary's goons from blocking Bernie's nomination for POTUS. He is the GOAT!
If Hillary wouldn’t have screwed Bernie with that Super Delegate nonsense. We would have never had Trump. People wanted change and they really didn’t care about the ideology. American are too uninformed to understand that.
To everyone complaining.. Hillary was the “estab..” “ candidate and they marginalized Bernie as being too “ radical “ and they LOST. They are doing the same thing to AOC and Rep. Crockett right now. If they try to force another “ estab..” cand like Newsom next election they will lose AGAIN. Period.
I want @repjasmine.bsky.social she said amazing! I can listen to her talk all day!
You are 1000% right!!! Most of the Dem voters WANT the party to be more like Bernie AOC and Jasmine Crocket!! The fact that they keep trying to bury them and label them as extreme makes me so mad! Like, no!! The rest of y’all are payed to lose by Billionaires, and you aren’t extreme enough!
The Dem party is DEAD unless they get the memo. They will literally never win another election at this rate. If they somehow lose this next presidential election, i’m going to start voting independent because there’s nothing to loose.
Dems need to get over who’s turn it is and move to who can clearly speak to how what happens in Washington affects families. For now mobilizing like @sanders.senate.gov is doing is great.
Newsom isn't totally the establishment. But he shouldn't run either as any decent republican can win against him. But even if the democrats ran a socialist they will lose as well. As democrats haven't address why they lost in the first place.
Democrats lost because they offered the same old BS and nothing different. Not one bold policy… universal healthcare with national legislation of marijuana with amnesty for ALL Americans convicted of Marijuana possession would have been a good start.
Exactly. Democrats offer nothing other than identity politics and targeting white men. Dems and more so the leftists still can't wrap their head around to why they lost to Trump and instead showing why they lost to him. And doing what you said would help.
no, none of that wouldve turned voters to them Dems need to not get lost in the weeds on topics the R's know they sow discord over, id stuff mostly. Every1 has equal rights, period. Then they can focus on core issues, economy, education, corruption, inflation Trump won selling lies on those topics
People don't have equal rights. And offering public option and at least legalizing weed federally would have gotten voters attention. And yes Trump won on lies, but he had help from the dems who have ignored the working class since the 90's and ever so alienating white men.
You know what Biden shouldve done? Forced through the ERA put in guardrails against Trumps corruption and killed Citizens United
Dems ignored the working class? LMFAO come the F off it! Dems are the ONLY ones that fought for protections against corruption, for workers rights, for health care, for education. You musta got high, you musta got high, you musta got hiiiiiiiiiigh
I get facts hurt your feelings, but this is a fact. This is traced back to he 90's when the party shifted more to be about identity politics. The democrats haven't done anything for working class for decades.
You get absolutely nothing, Bub.
Says the one that got all butthurt over facts.
People do have equal rights they dont have equal outcomes but the base is the same for everybody. what voters attention? the 90 M that forgot to show up? bc I got high...whatever You misidentified the "help" Right wing shock jocks over the past 50 yrs lying to the public about dems...
Boo hoo about equal outcomes, not everyone is the same. I haven't misidentified anything. Don't get mad that you leftists alienated men let alone white men and let them walk into the warm welcome arms of republicans.
Im not a leftist, you're just an idiot.
Dems lost because of 100 reasons Most of all, they allowed Repubs to define them & were therefore ALWAYS on the defense - reactive It was the perfect storm for certain - but Biden failed by running even after stating he was 1 & done. Pelosi, Schumer, Jeffries - all failures This vs US
Surely they aren't dumb enough to go with Newsom. A part of why Harris lost was she was seen as a Californian. You have a chance that a mild ex-MAGA might vote for a Dem, but zero chance if it is a Californian. That's a whole other level of hate.
This is not a mic drop. We need coalitions against the right. Gotta go for the establishment or progressive candidate, whichever is running.
Exactly. at this stage of the game we just need someone who knows what they're doing.
At this stage we just need ppl that are not working for the benefit of the RF. Let’s call a spade a spade folks. We all can see and hear what’s going on.
I dont agree: Newsom is the same type of candidate as Hillary. Hillary was actually good candidate, thats what Newsom has in common w her. H was victim of cambridge analytica + russia being used by trump to exploit her connections to existing skepticism over recent events. Newsom doesnt have that
AOC and Crockett will never win simply because America has said twice it won’t elect a woman.
We could still had Trump even if Bernie was allowed to run against Trump, as people don't want or like socialism which Bernie is all about unless its his money.
Bernie did not win. Why are we still talking about this? This constant inner hate is why MAGA thrives.
I think the thing that’s lost on Bernie supporters is they don’t want to believe that people actually my have like what he said, but when they looked at the cost of what he advocated for it simply didn’t seem realistic. Had Bernie moderated the amounts of what he was asking for, it would’ve been ok.
Caz barney wood have wand.
While I agree with your statement, it will be important to reflect in the future where everything went wrong. Right now you fix, then you MUST assess how to protect against repeats Bernie getting pushed out damaged a lot. He WAS the anti Trump, and insane enough many of his voters went to Trump
Umm he should have run in his own party and not glommed off the Democratic party
Possibly, but pretty sure a big driver behind Trump's success is habit votes. Bernie wouldn't get the the Dem ones if he tried to run alone. It likely would also split people from voting for Hillary to a greater degree than Trump, splitting the left. I think he chose the best route but got screwed
Because the far left loves playing the victim as much as the far right
Inner hate? 🤣🤣 I hope people never give up insisting on third party candidates. Our two party system is and has always been a joke. Candidates are hand picked and as we have seen team blue will act like team red abandoning their base to steal red votes because they don’t even value true leftists.
lol this is such bullshit. She didn’t screw anybody. Fuck off
People always want change, in their personal lives also they want change but what most don't do is change themselves.
This perspective erases the fact that Clinton was the establishment candidate because she would always support the US supporting Israel. Bernie has people on his campaign who Israeli officials hate him because he & people he’s hired are against the occupation. AIPAC is a huge campaign contributor.
Please, let’s not repeat that mantra. He didn’t get screwed, and Dems are outnumbered now. Dangerous to divide.
If we don’t , the Democratic Establishment is going to shove a “ Republican Lite” candidate down our throats and we will lose AGAIN.
I agree however, Republicans have the same issue. JD Vance does not have the same appeal to the bottom feeders as Trump does. Trump is the “establ” bc voters like him and he wins elections.
Sanders lost by 4M votes because he couldn’t sell his vision to the masses. Enough of the “if Hillary” nonsense. Sanders lost to a far, far better candidate.
I totally agree!! Unfortunately BOTH Republicans and Democrats have lost their way; it’s clear that most Americans are fed up with the corruption and want something new. We need to harness that and make way for new ideas that truly represent us! I love Bernie but he is getting too old!
We need him in Florida to build a fire for special elections!
Melania Trump Statue Removed After Being Badly Burned Near Slovenian Hometown www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Bq...
We need more than just the 83 year old Bernie! Who else will do the same? Fox is not telling them the Truth! Go to them! 2500 inside 800 outside 200k on Zoom Bernie spreading Truth!
No one else has the balls to do what Bernie does and says. A few come close, but Bernie is fucking fearless.
A true free thinker with integrity
We do need a younger successor with the same ability to generate buzz.
Bravo!
Go Bernie!
Wouldn’t it be great if Dem leaders like @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social follow suit instead of acting like they don’t have any tools in their toolbox beyond complaining that they’re not in the majority?
because they have no ideals, no backbone, and no charisma. they can't do what he does. others can, but not dem leadership. they're chosen for their lack of leadership.
My question for the REST of the Democrats...why aren't YOU doing the same? All I see is Bernie, AOC and Jasmine out there, pushing back. What about the House and Senate leadership? Is it that all the crap has not affected you or your constituents...yet?
Quit talking about the Democrats. The very worst of them is worth their weight in gold compared to any buffoon at the capital right now. Focus needs to be 100% on Trump, Musk and Republicans. I am so sick of this.
Earned you a follow.
Yep, me too.
No. Dems are fumbling hard and if we don't hammer that then they will continue to try to force us to take their shitty candidates.
Exactly 💯 ty!
Agree!!! Get out Dems and stop trump and his goons from ruining America!!
Pete Buttigieg is out there, too, but not many others.
Speaking up for CT and Chris Murphy and Blumenthal. They have not been quiet!
Pete Buttigieg for President 2028!
💯!!!!
He might seem like a good choice on paper, but they wouldn’t vote for a sharp prosecutor over a convicted felon because “black lady“. I don’t think these rubes are anywhere near ready for a gay man.
2026, after Musk burned down the White House
Love the optimism!!!
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If the US can’t stomach voting for a highly qualified woman (twice), then it’s not ready to vote for a highly qualified gay man to be president any time soon. Pete would make a fantastic president, but American voters won’t be ready until the Boomers are gone…and probably half of Gen X.
Yeah. Sad but true. We can’t be fighting those battles right now
While misogyny is rampant in america, I'm of the belief that they lost not only because they were women but because they were historically unpopular establishment right wing women who were shoehorned into candidacy with either a sham primary or none at all.
All things considered, everyone knew what was at stake and, still, 36% sat this one out and Trump won the majority vote. I think it’s less about the Dem candidates and more about 1) Dem focus on niche issues, 2) ~78M racist fucking idiots who could be beat if it wasn’t for 3) collective apathy.
I mean, I voted 3rd party because I wasn't voting for a genocidaire. Which is part of the right wing establishment complaint. Why vote for fascist-lite?
I agree with you - it's quite unfortunate.
I’ve seen other nervous Democrats say the same, but I haven’t seen anyone say they won’t vote for him because of his sexuality. In fact, I’ve seen the opposite. In Iowa & New Hampshire Pete won far more of the districts that went from Obama to Trump, and many people switched parties to vote for him.
I honestly don’t think Dems should run anyone but - and I fucking HATE to type this - a white, straight, attractive, taller than Trump male who can go toe to toe with him or any of his acolytes in 2028. This is just where the country is…and it sucks.
I think he'll run for Senate. What I know for certain is that he will have a lot of support no matter what he decides to do, and that includes me. I just know how important his voice is right now, and we need him in DC. 🙏🏾
Boring & safe doesn't inspire & RW squeaky wheels don't represent the voting public. In the last couple mos, his speaking engagements filled within min, and on one occasion they had to move the event to a larger venue. He also gained more followers on this platform than anyone in the 1st few days.
I’m a boomer and I’d vote for Pete as would most of my boomer friends.
I’m sure you and your friends would, but 51% of Boomers voted for Trump in 2024…52% of Gen X also voted for him. I stand by my original post.
Likewise.
He ain't gonna win.
What are you doing @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social ?? Besides your book tour?? 🙄🤬
Chris Murphy as well…
Isn’t Bernie independent
we should be primary'ing every dem who isn't out selling the resistance.
YES! Become even MORE radical. That will win us the White House in ‘28.
You are a republican, no one cares what you think about democrats.
Get on the mailing lists of your elected officials. Many have done zoom calls but not all are inspiring speakers like Bernie.
Chris Murphy has been out there too
Chris Murphy is out there too. Courage!
I actually see this as a good thing. The "lesser evils", middle of the line usual figures are not shining in tough times. The people we will need once this is over are ones brave enough to change the system that allowed all this crazy nonsense to happen. Good on them for fighting the hardest fight.
I don’t even think Trump imagined they’d be this impotent & incompetent. He doesn’t know what to do with the power he’s been able to accumulate. Dems may have decided to let him dig his own grave. The problem with that is, that sacrifices us as collateral damage
Until we end Citizens United? Money talks. Look at the massive propaganda machine if the Republicans! Soundbites, memes, paid bots, and if course MOST of the Republican owned media!
@wyden.senate.gov is too, but does he have the charisma of Bernie? No.
Exactamundo. There are many who could do this. Get cracking, people!
Because Dems by and large are on the same side as the Reps: the donor class. They won't be affected much, and they can't really hear the cries of their constituents over the yapping of their donors. Remember: we need to think of the "good billionaires" as the new DNC Chair put it.
Yeah….like George Soros. Democrats LOVE his money.
I mean, Republicans have 2 billionaires funded by other billionaires running the country right now, so you clutching your pearls over george soros means literally nothing.
Sen Chris Murphy, Rep Robert Garcia, & Rep Greg Casar have been pushing back also. The Media is 💩
All blue states should unite and prevent companies from sending federal taxes to the federal government, instead requiring the states to collect and retain those funds. Our nation is under siege! Our democracy has been stripped, and our freedom is fleeting. Big things must be done to preserve it.
Why always expect more of the dems when the republicans took an oath as well?
So you are saying we should expect as much from democrats as we do from fascists? That is your defense of democrat inaction? No wonder dems lost.
No, what I’m saying is republicans are just as responsible for upholding democracy as dems and everyone is just focusing on where the dems are. Republicans need to be held accountable as well.
Well the dems are supposed to be the opposition party to fascism, so yes, a lot of focus should be on calling them out for their inaction and bs about bipartisanship. Obviously Republicans need to be held accountable, that would be easier if dems were not trying to pretend this is all normal.
I agree but I’m really tired of republicans getting a pass at every damn turn. All of them represent us and none of them are doing what we voted them in to do, even the republicans. Dems are fighting against something none of us have seen, how do you do it?
I don't think Republicans are getting a pass. They might not be getting quite as much attention because we expect them to be ineffective fascists. A large portion of the population believes democrats are in opposition to that, and they should start acting like it.
They all need to be held to the standards of their office. They were all voted in by Americans in a democracy. I may not have voted Republican but I still expect them to serve America and not themselves nor the current regime when it’s against their it constitution.
Because they are cowards, paid for by the money machine of Citizens United, and obscenely wealthy oligarchs. Traitors by design
What you want them to inconvenience themselves?
AND Swalwell. He's out there with them. 💙
And, Cory Booker came out to speak to us on April 5th, in the cold and rain.
Chris Murphy is speaking out, but every single message turns out to be a fundraiser. Yes, funds are needed, but at this point, election is far out, and we want organizing now, speaking up/out - it is counterproductive.
THIS IS WHAT HE'S BEEN WARNING US ABOUT ALL ALONG! (It's so frustrating when people don't listen😡)
You're right. And the 83 year old senator is the only one of them hosting town halls in Republican territory, playing the long game for the next elections, which are 640 days away, to re-take the house. What has sit-on-his-hands Schumer been doing for the last month?
What do you percieve his role to be? He is the MINORITY leader. Mike Johnson is the speaker of the house. He created this frankenschtein. Thune and Grassley are the ones to toss your pitchforks at.
Term limits would fix this real fast.
Not really. People being engaged works better.
Schumer is a fucking sisi and is not fighting trump as he should. Get some balls and stand up to trump. When he should be fighting Schumer goes to sleep. He’s afraid of his own shadow.
Schumer is the gatekeeper of the old guard. He's busy keeping the wheels spinning on the machine. He is patronizing the would be👑 king.
Hopefully other Dems are replicating Senator Sanders’ actions.
🎯
Bernie Sanders is a national treasure. @sanders.senate.gov
The only politician worthy of respect I've ever seen in my lifetime.
Hopefully he's mentoring lots of younger public servants to carry the torch. 🗽
Isn’t that what Bernie has done his entire career? The Democrats ran a disappointing campaign with no primaries and no convention. That spotted The Republicans 2%-5%. The D Party has much to learn from Bernie.
That shouldn’t be overlooked!
Bernie frequently praises AOC. Democrats must fight for the rights and interests of Working Class people.
It was pretty easy to find online that he is really big on mentorship.
All respect for Mr Sanders 🍀🍀🍀💛💛💛
I live in a red Midwestern state. Where can I find out if he will be around my area?
You can also get Bernie’s app for your phone.
Explain to me again how wealth hoarding is helping America? You are the billionaire he speaks of!! Do some good worthwhile shit with your money and quit being a billionaire!!!
I’ve been saying this for years! Why aren’t all Dems in Congress going to red districts?
Ted Lieu did this when my district had a Republican who refused to meet with us. We’d been trying to get him out of office for 18 years. We did the next election cycle.
This is speaking the truth. It's up to us now. #StrongerTogether
Pressure the GOP reps on social media. They stopped giving town halls in rural districts. No GOP rep gave a town hall in IL, IA. Would not face the public in agriculture belt. Cowards.
I do see a lot of AOC, Jasmine and Bernie but I also see Cory out there too! Bernie is the man!
Mr. Cuban, they vote Republican because they cheer on deportations and keeping people of color down. They are in shock that since they are being disregarded.
The tide is turning! Thank you, Bernie!
Good for him! Glad he's standing up to this BS!
Yep cuz this is what they will try to do to silence is! www.krem.com/article/news...
Gestapo in Idaho.
❤️ Bernie - he fights for the people.
Lets start a trend...no more pictures of the felon on social media or the press ever again.
Or his voice.
Did you notice T’s got the same look as his mug shot? Bizarre to choose this as his inaugural picture. Criminal!
That’s why he chose it.
Sigh… That’s too bad.
Actually, it’s perfect!
Well... it didn't take long for some maga conservative troll to show up and thwart the assignment.......
Yes
Bernie has literally been saying this forever and nobody really wanted to listen. With age comes wisdom.
I wish that were true. There's a lot of old Dems. Not many aligning with Bernie. Seems Bernie's biggest support is from the younger party members.
Wise words... certainly worth repeating. With age comes wisdom! 👍👍👍
Huge! It's all about stark contrast.
We can all pressure them to save social security and Medicare/ Medicaid, even from home: actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
Our democracy shouldn't be confined to casting a ballot every few years. True representation would mean having a continuous voice in the decisions that shape our lives. We need to transform passive citizenship into direct democracy. directedrep.org
As much as I would like to applaud his efforts, he is visiting the blue centers in a sea of red. Let me know when he goes to speak in Sioux City or North Platte.
I was wondering that too. If Bernie came to IN, I know a bunch of Dems who would come out, but no GOPers. Most Trump voters still don’t know that anything unusual is happening. They still think they are winning because they are sticking it to the libs.
Go Bernie!
Yes, yesterday I read his plan. I immediately donated. He's one of the best.
secure.actblue.com/donate/not_m... ❤️
I donated and will again.
I donated and happy to do so if it allows Bernie to go to red states and tell the truth to the people about how they were and are all deceived by MAGA
They should all do it. They need to go in person.
As usual, Bernie is the only one doing anything worth jack shit
What pray tell, outside of talking (which he is expert at), is Bernie actually doing?
Sen Crockett and AOC have been vocal and fighting Republicans continuously
Unfortunately it's very popular to bash Democrats even when they do what people ask. That's one of the reasons we're in this mess to begin with.
I agree with the bashing part, but we should never stop questioning and holding representatives accountable regardless of party
We should hold them accountable, but people are ignoring their accomplishments, claiming they're no better than Republicans, and saying they refuse to vote for them. All of those things are extremely common and damaging.
You’re right. They’re both doing the work also. Only a handful of them isn’t going to cut it though.
Agreed
Bernie is doing the only thing Bernie ever does: talk.
Always.
AOC is as well. Sanders is her mentor.
He, bernie, also mentored Tulsi Gabbard.
Tulsi's issues isn't how Sanders mentored her. This is super disingenuous and a bad faith argument.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bC0...
This is where the dems should have been more hands on. Another big miss was not leaning heavily on Trump flirting with war with Mexico and running those ads in border districts with heavy Latino populations. Specially purple ones.
This expands -- very frightening! www.facebook.com/share/p/12Gw...
Feel the Bern.
One rep recommended that those in safe blue districts call into nearby red offices. Because when we clog their phones they can’t take constituent calls and they can’t get their traitorous work done when their staffers are busy answering for selling America to a South African apartheid bitch boy.
But if Bernie/Warren energize Republicans to call, then we want them to be able to reach their Reps and Senators.
I’m not going to hold my breath for that.
Download 5-calls app and nag your congressman even if you’re in a blue state. Many are bending the knee to money.
He is traveling around the country. Many cities & many states. Trump is tanking in polls too. CNN’s Harry Enten Breaks Down Trump’s Stunning ‘Worst Day of Polling’: His Numbers Are ‘Underwater www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-harr...
IMPEACH
You do realize the GOP are in charge of all three branches of government??
Every single one of our members of Congress should be doing this. I'm sick and tired of only a handful of members seem to actually care about this country.
My dear fellow, Are you not rich? Why give this dreadful man publicity for telling the truth about us?? Are not our lives hard enough? Many of us are having to tell our servants that we are not the federal government... we just own the federal government! ##GovernmentOf,ByAndForTheOligarchs!
Jail trump! Where in the hell is the justice? Take the blindfolds off the Supreme Court or get rid of them . They are useless.
Good points earlier about not calling out the uninformed/ignorance of the fox news voter, but every one of their lead-less fearers need to be crushed for carrying on with their willful ignorance.
Got a link to a site where I can read more?
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
It says yougov at the bottom of the image. That’s a research site.
I would like to see more polls about Trump now that Elon is running the country.
Keep up the pressure!! CNN has also been recording and reporting on these town halls!! Keep up the pressure!!
FEELING HOPEFULL !! 💙
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Please partner up. Tackle health insurance. Do a pilot program collaborating with @govwesmoore.bsky.social
Thank goodness for Bernie
Yea, Bernie does more than the entire Democratic Party and I think he’s 82 now, and remember, 9 years ago, when he was 73, they said he was “too old” to be potus” which meant their donors were afraid he’d raise their taxes.
Yes- where is everyone else?
Cowering in DC proclaiming “there’s nothing they can do”.
Thank goodness for Bernie
where are the 36% that didn't vote!?
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Had the DNC used their heads in 2016, he would have been POTUS then. BUT, they went with the most unelectable Democratic candidate since Dewey.
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯💯 Yes yes yes! This is exactly what should be happening. It also familiarizes the Magas with a Democrat which trump has turned into a boogieman. Magas need to get eye to eye with a person that actually cares for the American people! This is good!!
Hello #HouseDems #SenateDems? Maybe get up and follow suit?!
And why are there not more younger members of Congress with him in certain stops!!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
DONT BE A CHICKEN! The wolf having convinced the foolish chickens that the sky is falling, drools as he watches them march happily towards the cookpot.
huh?
The wolf is Musk/Trump and the chickens are the frightened people who believe Trumps lies and think they are being protected from their fears while being herded into a fascist nightmare. Happy to help.
no, I just didn't get the analogy, but it's a good one. fear is a good motivator.
Like the Jedi mind trick, it only works on the weak minded.
How are u helping Mark? Posting for clicks? Have u appeared w any of the Dems? Gone 2 any of the D.C. Congressional offices? Been at any of the town halls? Donated money 2 the resistance? Offered 2 pay ur fair share of taxes on all the money u make and/or supported a tax increase on top earners?
Many times.
Just thinking of turning the tables on Musk by slowing down his businesses with red tape and his production will drop I don't think he'll bail out all this employees if he's losing money
Quick question. Do you have any leverage here...having lawyers and judges across the country putting a cease and desist court order against every single Elon Musk employee and if they fail to abide arrest them and put them in jail for false facts, slander and illegal Acts against the government.
Might help to flesh that out a bit with background info vs. a blanket statement.
Hi Mark, love your response to Musk about our healthcare! The 7-point reality ck to the CEO’s was spot on and so was the solution!!
Such a fantastic idea
well, this was what Democrats were supposed to do to win elections. They pussied out of right wing media... that's why they lost.
Sanders calls out dems/leftists on their classist way of thinking that conservatives are too stupid to understand important topics. Which turns everyone off anything the dems have to say! No wonder Bertie along with AOC can reach AMERICANS not just party members
I also like that he’s a true independent and alls out the dems too that are also oligarchs
Vermonters are a very interesting mix of people. If you feel like you are genuine, if you show you care about working people, veterans and elders yet don’t use harsh rhetoric about taking guns, Vermonters will vote for you. The second you come off as elitist most Vermonters are out.
Neither Omaha nor Iowa City are Republican districts. Now, if he went to Sioux City, IA, THAT would be a deep red district.
Represented by Don Bacon (R)
The one electoral vote from Nebraska for Kamala.
Even better, is Bernie’s message has always been clear and simple and about what people really want, Republican or Democrat.
This is no longer about red and blue, dems or Rep. it’s about Constitutional Democracy or Fascism and oligarchies.
True , I would add “this” is about Dems presenting a convincing argument about how democracy can create economic equality in a capitalist system. We still at Carvilles “it’s the economy stupid”, but as a question now not a statement.
I disagree. Do you really think that Dems can convince MAGA of anything. Any Dem, Rep or Independent who cares about the future of this Country has only 1 choice now. Stand up against MAGA, Trump, the oligarchs, the fascists and the nazis.
Not arguing to stand around hoping to convince anyone. Agree stand up and fight for what’s right ! AND have a VISION worth fighting for. There is never 1 choice. We have to do Both.
Bernie understands the assignment and he is not afraid to fight for what he believes is correct. We would all do well to recall, the disaffected voters were as sweet on Bernie as Dear Leader. Which is why the DNC torpedoed his candidacy.
Get loud push challenge set the course people will follow "UNCLE BERNIE"
If he hadn't called himself a "democratic socialist" and instead went with something like a free-market humanitarian or just anything without the word socialist the outcome just might have been different.
I think this is great, but people really need to stop using the app formerly known as Twitter. All the social media posts used by Common Dreams in this article were from that app.
Been off there since maybe a week after Felon Muskrat bought it. So boring.
Same.
You have to quote from it because it’s the app favored by the press and legislators.
That’s fair, it is just annoying. If we really are going to start resisting, we need to do better at giving the oligarchs a run for their money.
I agree. But it’s the press who uses it to report on government. I am taking heart by Europe seeing what Elon did here, and they are going to stop using his products to deprive him of power. Germany has a new chancellor and he did not like US or Musk interfering in his county’s election.
But that is where people with influence need to stay. It’s the only medium where right wingers may hear some truths.
They don’t listen. Any sane voice over there gets drowned out by the bots.
O, they don’t listen, but that doesn’t mean WE should abandon the attempt. EVENTUALLY, some may start to hear it. Hopefully. Wishfully?
I think our energies are better spent where they can’t help but listen. I hear you, but shouting into the void only makes us hoarse. 😂
From a Scandinavian point of you: This is what America needs, and have needed for decades. Sanders has been branded "too extreme." That is America's problem. We think he just speaks common sense.
And I cannot for %€&/!!! understand why I make all these spelling mistakes. Monday morning? "Point of view", "America has needed." Now I feel better 😀.
It's %€€&!!!
Definitely
Point of you kind of resonates though. 😀
Agree - I love that.
😀
Right. I like that.
I'm a copy editor, and this warms my heart.
And it warms MY heart hearing that 😀
I read it just as you intended, what does that say about me?😁
Hello, Scotland! So did I! We have something in common 😄
The Gulf of Common Sense. Hmm. No that doesn’t sound right.
from Switzerland: same!
So do a lot of us. Nothing extreme or radical in Bernie’s ideas.
Large swaths of America are still living in McCarthy's world. You have to be a special kind of slow to think caring about your fellow man is Communist.
You have to live here to understand the complacency and fear of well to do democrats. They’re so comfy and frightened of losing status, and are willfully ignorant of class divisions in the US. They blew off Bernie’s popularity with the working class in 2016 and you know the rest.
Thanks.. I think so toooo
Same. From my Australian point of view.
Amongst my favorite arguments is that I am a fiscal conservative because I believe we should spend our money wisely and efficiently, but I support nearly everything Bernie and AOC say. Why? Because universal healthcare would save us all money, and the government has no profit motive.
Healthier workers are happier and more productive
Sander is "extreme" as he is a socialist who is also a hypocrite. And nothing about socialism is common sense. He might make a few good points but turns out America rightfully so rejects socialism.
Because Americans have a warped view of what socialism actually is and often associate it with authoritarianism. The U.S. already has many socialist-style policies, just fewer than other countries. Bernie’s ideas are not radical.
Berine's ideals are radical when he flat out promoted straight up socialism when he ran for president. But has it accord to you idiotic socialists idealists that gee people don't want socialism as it gee doesn't work no matter what.
Highways are socialism. National Parks...socialism. Libraries...socialism. Public Education...socialism. The original American socialism....post offices. Not rejected...embraced & relied on by most of us Those are about as common sense as it gets. I'm sure U staunchly refuse 2 use any of that right?
So you telling me you don't know what socialism is. Come back when you learn what socialism is. As only one thing you actually listed is socialism and its the one thing you leftists praise yet so often lack.
Tell you know fuck all about political systems without telling me you know fuck all about political systems. America IS a socialist country. To a lesser degree than most others, but it is still socialist. Bernie just wants to move it a little closer to other democratic socialist countries.
Exactly!
Oh by the way those countries you socialists love to praise ie Denmark etc aren't democratic socialists countries, but mix economic countries that are actually more capitalists than the US is.
The fact you think America is a socialist country and don't think democrat socialism isn't socialism like all other other idiotic replies to me, shows you don't know what socialism is. If you actually where educated you would know we have a mix economy and democrat socialism is socialism.
Because you and your ilk are too stupid for your own good.
Oh look another fragile leftist kiddo who thinks socialism will work, how cute. And I am the stupid one, yet you never learned economics or history.
Same in Canada. Bernie is always on point and a real man if the people. The Democrats would be a right wing party in our political spectrum and we’re not as socially advanced as Scandinavia. ❤️🇨🇦
Canada has it’s own problems with right wing folks.
Our next election will also be pivotal and much like the American election it will be about holding one’s nose and voting against right wing fascism. Hopefully we do a better job.
Exactly. Australians feel the same way. Socialism is not evil.
Bernie Sanders is a fraud & a criminal. We're well over a trillion in debt because people like Bernie Sanders, a lifelong politician, have been stealing taxpayer dollars for decades. Additionally, we do not care to be lectured by a Scandinavian. Also, F Ukraine. They owe us money.
Maybe if you copied Scandinavia, America wouldn’t be such a shit hole.
You're a ridiculous bot. Go away.
Based. Calling it. Bernie Sanders really is a fraud. You deserve a platinum medal for that. I agree with you.
go back to twitter x
No. Our problem is that poor racist white people dont want people of color getting the same government benefits they get. This has been going on for 100 years here. If you dont know that history, then you'll never understand why they voted for Trump.
We need his vision, but he needs to take on a protege who can carry on his message and the enthusiasm for uniting the working class when he isn’t around. He is 82. Some of the best Americans have fallen into the trap of thinking they are immortal and irreplaceable, to the detriment of the people.
AOC and Crockett are doing great jobs pushing similar points. Both young, both very smart and both indomitable.
You mean someone like ... AOC?
AOC is good. So is Pete Buttigieg.
Lmao. One is a centrist and the other a leftist. My god.
Bless your heart. If you looked at their actual positions you wouldn't make such an ignorant statement. Calling Buttigieg "centrist" is laughably benighted.
Lmao you believe centrist propaganda then. It's alright, I'll survive this fascism you gave us to appease billionaires and donors, but will you survive it?
No, I simply understand where the Overton window is today, and that the "perfect" demanded by some voters who will withhold their votes from candidates deemed insufficiently progressive is an even bigger enemy of "good" than the far right.
Given what we have they are both way left. Sadly centerist positions have been labeled as left. Butilieg was my choice in the primary actually.
You claimed one was a "centrist" and one "leftist". I'm curious as to how you came to this conclusion and what key policy differences gave you reason to label them this way.
And, of course, the glorious Madame Crockett
Crockett is loud and amazing but is she an actual leftist???
No. We don’t have actual leftists in places of power in our country. Or, if we do, they’re very quiet. I’m more than happy to have it all burn down and build it back up. Most aren’t and I understand that too.
Social democracy is not leftist. It's fairly center in Scandinavia. But then again, anything not voracious greedy is leftist in the US.
Yep, she is definitely a good choice! But I think a lot of people who like Bernie don’t think of AOC in the same way. So I think he could do better at bridging that gap.
i like AOC
Never forgive RBG for not resigning when Obama suggested she should, or even when Biden was president
God Morgen. American has effectively created a kleptocracy, where social interests are secondary to business interests. If we taxed equitably, we would have better social systems. But since our political process is fueled by money, social interests will always be ruled by the wealthy.
we need Bernie now
He doesn’t live in reality, but I appreciate his efforts.
Tesla strike in Sweden. 16 months now. bsky.app/profile/garl...
Great... I love it!
They should probably look for other work as the market for Teslas in Europe is collapsing and they’ll have no job to go back to. I wish them all the best. Union Strong. ❤️🇨🇦
One of my favorite all these years who says the rest of us are thinking
He is a true LEADER
action not just posts. this is how you lead. thank you to bernie!
Agree. This is what Democrats should be doing on a regular basis...hats off to Bernie Sanders, maybe the heart/soul of the Party
He's not a democrat...
Yesss
While appreciated, Bernie's actions are not critical to the resistance. This is an organically grown, grassroots level citizens' revulsion at the GOP's destruction of our health, safety and security systems. People will be destroyed Families will be destroyed. Businesses will be destroyed.
It is critical. It being Bernie specifically may not be critical in itself, but our politicians making a real effort to DO something, and doing that visibly is critical. Many, many people won't act without inspiration. In that sea of red, being seen feels impossible. This helps.
Someone has to go out and get people riled up enough to convince their friends, families, coworkers etc what is happening. MAGAt has them brainwashed.
k, no one is making you go to his events.
Why is it either/or? It isn't. Bernie is throwing in, some grassroots folks are throwing in... we all need to throw in, in any way we can.
It's not either or. I just don't think old style politics is going to work. I do think direct economic action is necessary. It's like my opinion Man.
Well, since you brought the Dude into it... (Just kidding around. I love The Big Lebowsky.) I absolutely agree with direct economic action. I'd like Tesla stock to plummet.
And your point is...
I think Bernie is oldthink. We need newthink on steroids to stop this is my point.
OK, everyone's entitled to their opinion. Mine is that living wages for working people, health care for all and making billionaires pay their fair share in taxes instead of using loopholes to pay nothing is never "old think".
I mean, they got what they voted for. I'm not sitting here feeling that bad for them. Only the fact that we'll all have to suffer for it.
Every little bit helps.
My point is direct economic action will be the straw that breaks the fascists' backs.
I'm curious why every day isn't a Spending Blackout Day. We don't need to "Eat the Rich." We need to "Starve the Rich." They want tax cuts. Give them tax cuts: $0 in income results in $0 taxes. Proceeds go to us: We buy power for $0 investment. Purchase absolute "needs" only until we make them cry.
We might gave to go there. Right now, shock the system. Baby steps, baby walks, baby runs.
We should have already done this. Physical presence at protests and townhalls is necessary and it works, but drying up money sources is something every person can do every day from the comfort of their own homes and is inclusive for people who are unable to go protest or live in Dem strongholds.
These Republican fucks only listen to their donors. Look how trump's main donor turned him into a wuss simp while his toddler son told trump to shut up and rubbed snot on his desk.
What Bernie is doing IS critical and much better than doom posting on Bluesky with zero solutions.
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Sadly, I think, republicans in Congress are more likely to just stop having town halls and unplug their office phones. It is worth noting, that I never thought in 1 million years I would see one of the hosts of Shark Tank praising Bernie Sanders. That’s unity. If only it had been Bernie in 2020.
If only it had been Hillary in 2016 but was not in large part due to Bernie. v/r
I disagree. I think it had more to do with the 10,000 conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton decades in the making. Most Bernie supporters did vote for Hillary Clinton. She actually got more votes against Trump than Trump got against Harris. Bit of a mindfuck there.
Another thing is a lot of people that were supporting. Bernie Sanders only started engaging in politics because of Bernie Sanders. I knew lifelong green party people who boycotted the Democratic Party who registered as Democrat for the first time in their lives to vote for sanders.
Believe it or not, there are quite a few socialists in the United States. And essentially, those guys with the anarchist T-shirts were willing to vote for sanders, but not a mainstream Democrat. Plus, making a few campaigns stops in Wisconsin would’ve helped Hillary a great deal.
Or Harris in 2024, wholly because she was a Black woman.
Yep!!
It was slightly more complicated. We literally had no other option. It would’ve been a PR nightmare to sideline the vice president after Biden dropped. And yes, the reason it would’ve been a nightmare is because she’s the first black female, vice president and sidelining her would’ve looked horrible
Oh sorry, I didn’t understand the context. I thought you were saying the reason why we nominated her was solely because she’s a black woman. personally, I think the reason why she lost was because she only had 150 days when Trump has been gaslighting America for 10 years.
I'm curious if Cuban is testing a 2028 run.
Meh. I don’t think that’s a good idea. The US is so messed up that a clearly mentally ill person could hijack the entire country simply because he’s the richest man in the world. I don’t see the opposition to that voting for a multibillionaire. Still could be a power player in the donor circles.
I agree, the part of me that wants to win thinks it's an interesting idea, but I don't think it would be worth the price. It's also extremely early to even consider throwing support behind anyone for 2028.
I love this cartoon so much.
My Senator -Marsha Blackburn hasn’t held a town hall since 2017. My other Senator -Bill Hagerty- never held one at all.
Senators don’t, tend to do town halls as much as representatives. The shorter term compels reps to campaign more often. If senators ever do town halls, it’s around their reelection. But yeah, it’s Congress that we need to get off their asses and control the purse strings of the US government.
Some Senators take their jobs serious. Senator Wyden does. He has held 1092 meetings where he refrains from speeches, listens to the concerns of Oregonians, and answers questions. Senator Sanders does. Senator Warren does. Senator Merkley does.
So the democrats should be going to these districts and holding events so people can ask their questions and voice their concerns. They don’t need the republicans there to tell everyone what the republicans are doing.
I agree. And I love that it’s scaring the shit out of the Republicans. Honestly, that rejuvenates me. My back could be hurting, but I see a scared Republican surrounded by a bunch of pissed off constituents and suddenly I feel great.
MPR said today; the Republican senate is only worried when the Republican votes come calling
Mark is an opportunist. He’s making this platform work for him by posting provocative things while be continues to amass unbelievable wealth. There is no such thing as a “good” billionaire. Do not be distracted.
Oh no, I’m not. I’m just looking at them as a potential donor to a far left candidate. Also to pressure him into using his immense wealth to create hurdles for the trump administration.
IMO Bernie would never have won in 2016, but let’s move on and stop relitigating the past. Maybe it’s sufficient to say “If only Russia hadn’t interfered in the 2016 election we wouldn’t be where we are now.” Or, “If only Fox News didn’t misinform Americans.”
He could have maybe in 2016. The label of socialist vs 10,000 bull shit conspiracy theories decades in the making. He definitely would’ve in 2020 and if he pursued his agenda, used the pandemic too justify implementing healthcare reform, was publicly contentious with Netanyahu, he would’ve won 2024.
I don’t think what I think about 2016 just because I’m 1000% Bernie bro. And forgive me I’m not trying to argue. It’s just you shared your opinion and I’m sharing mine. Pulling data has shown that people who voted for Hillary would vote for any Democrat over Donald Trump. So it stands to reckon…
that he would’ve won most of if not all the exact same states as Hillary Clinton but with the addition of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. He was popular in Michigan and Wisconsin. And unfortunately, Hillary didn’t campaign in Wisconsin as much as she could have. Plus, no Jill Stein.
Sorry again I know you said let’s move on and now I’m posting this long-winded reply. I’m just 1 of those weirdos that creates autopsies on failed presidential campaigns. Bernie fascinates me because he is the first Democrat populist and ironically, that’s now what the DNC is looking for right now.
Or 2016 but we can blame the DNC for that
Then you show up at their town congressional office and if they still won’t talk, start a recall on them, like George Santos. You have the power, but you let it go and they’re not listening to you now, you had the chance to get rid of the do nothings or obstructers.
Recall laws are different in each state. I’m in California where we have recall. But a lot of red states do not have this kind of direct democracy. Florida doesn’t have any.
They do if everyone showed up at their door, at their Congressional office in their states. Let them know, make their decision to follow Trump blindly and not protect you, who voted them into that office that they could follow blindly.
My state reps haven't stepped into a local town hall since they got elected and they don't respond to email & you only get voice mail which is usually full. From now on, I'm posting my emails on FB & tagging them with "and I never got any response from Insert Name". Makes me feel better anyway
When did they get elected? I mean if they’ve been your representative for like eight consecutive terms they really really suck.
Bernie would have won if it wasnt for the corrupt Dem leadership
Oh ffs, here we go…. Have you been cutting and pasting this since 2016?
This was the first time I posted it. Just venting. The sooner we realize that Dem leadership has to change for the better, the sooner we win. All the best to you!
I’m with you on that!
May have won, would have been the policies we needed regardless. Sometimes it's worth playing to win (the world), 2016 and 2020 primaries were worth that (feel the Bern), but sometimes one just plays not to lose.
Corruption is currently fucking up our country. Seems like now is a good time to address it? The DNC has been blatantly corrupt and inept. We need to purge the corrupt dipshits from the Dems and give people some to vote for like Bernie.
You fucks need to shut up and listen ffs
Well, Trump won by taking over Bernie's populist movement when Hilary became the nominee. Is that cut and paste?
Too be late. Just do what is needed now!
If you don't pay attention to the past, you're doomed to fail! History ignored is what has gotten us to where we are right now. It matters, and Rs know - why do you think they are defunding education and banning books.
TrumPutin cheated then just like they did in 2020 and 2024.
Man, y'all will do anything to avoid admitting that DNC leadership keeps pushing unpopular candidates.
Didn't Clinton win the primary vote?
That might mean something if it was based on direct votes rather than a delegate system.
You mean the Democratic National committee 's convention primary? The same party that spent the entire time in the South, promoting him as a socialist? They deliberately cut his legs out from underneath him in order to put Clinton in after the GOP spent 20 years manufacturing hate against her.
No, the one THE PEOPLE voted for who they wanted to represent the party. You need to get over it and respect the will of the voters.
THE PEOPLE voted for delegates who did whatever they wanted.
No, the delegates voted for who we the people voted. Just stop
Do we really need to relitigate 2016 all over again? There is evidence DNC and MSM played with the money and background politics to push Clinton. So yeah, "the people" voted for Clinton, after being told by party brass and media to do so because only she could win, except she didn't. They lied.
Yeah I'm sure Russia had nothing to do with her losing, nor the outdated electoral college. Despite all that, she still got over 2.8 million more votes than Trump, and here you are claiming she was unpopular 🤡 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian...
What, the DNC promoted the actual Dem over the Independent cosplaying as a Dem? Imagine!
That independent causes with Dems more than real Dems (Manchin and Senema) for decades. But he ran as a real Dem, so DNC was supposed to stay neutral. Imagine!
*caucuses
Whole different subject...rethuglikkklans are IN office now... save the candidate shit for the next election.
There isn't going to be any more real elections.
How so? Hillary won the popular vote by 2.8 million votes. She was very popular.
We seriously need to break this two party system in the US. There should be at least three parties, maybe more, but we need a lot of changes to properly support this. Not sure how we deal with the Speaker and Senate Majority leader when there is no majority. - Progressives - Centrists - MAGA
3 or 4 parties is the way to go
Perhaps like parliament in other systems. I think this would allow more conservatives to vote for Centrists if they weren't tied to the democratic party and then real progressives can have a chance without the DNC thumb. Parties can coalesce differently depending on the issue.
That is why I support a complete restructure of our government with help from our allies.
I’ve often dreamed of a four-party system: A progressive party for the left, Democrats are only the center-left, a new Tory party as the center-right and Republicans are only the far right
And nationwide ranked-choice top two primaries for the presidency, and a national popular vote.
Such is why AfD in Germany seems unlikely to be in the next government, there were other choices for populists and the center-right
They lost.
As did Bush in 2000 and 2004, but democrats always concede.
And the fact that Jim Comey announced reopening the FBI investigation of Hillary's server days before the election had nothing to do with it? Horseshit. She was leading in the polls before that happened, then the polls tanked for her. At least be honest.
Where did I say that? You just make stuff up? As we've learned, polls are meaningless. Yes, Comey F'ed up bigtime, and nobody knows if Bernie would have won, but we know for sure Hillary lost. That much we know. We also know that Trump has fooled swing voters that he is a populist.
She was leading in the pulse because we had no other choice. It was her or Trump. They had already fucked us by taking Bernie away. Once again, the DNC made us pinch our noses and vote.
Like Fox News and other corporate media wouldn't have framed Bernie as a dangerous socialist, who wanted to raise everyone's taxes, and confiscate everyone's guns. I don't see you denying that Hillary could have won, if Comey had just not interfered.
They did that to Obama, Hilary and Kamala too. That's their playbook. But Trump used Bernie's playbook. Give people what they want. Of course, he was lying while Bernie was sincere. But anyway, we don't know what would have or could have been.
Hillary might have won sure, but you do forget that Trump had already bought the electors. I mean he literally had people set up as other states electors who lived in Florida. He tried to do it in 2020 but got caught as fake electors the last time.
Yes, I'm convinced Trump was planning the same thing he did in 2020 for 2016, but he accidentally won, so didn't need to implement it.
Regardless, it's self-evident that while Sanders was advocating for a change, Clinton was advocating for the status quo. Eventually Trump won twice by strongly advocating for something different than the status quo. He understood that many wanted a change, while Dems got stuck in the past.
We got stuck with people living in Ivory towers with their little white gloves and putting on etiquette shows, "Here's how we do a peaceful transition of power. Now you do it"
Stop with the what ifs! Distraction and bellyaching begone! Let's look forward and stand united against these tyrants!
Yes, the could’ve, would’ve, and should’ve’s don’t matter anymore. It’s in the past, and we must fight against this tyranny now and prepare with a plan for our future.
Gotta give respect to Bernie 👏
Finally. This is how you WIN. Go to red states and tell them the TRUTH behind the Red Oligarchy! Who'da Thunk it!?
Love it! March on Bernie..
Brilliant 👏 👏 👏
republican senators are how we fucking got here bro you think they're gonna do shit because somebody told them to besides Trump? no. you're crazy use your platform to call for a #GENERALSTRIKE or shut the fuck up man they aren't playing by the rules so playing by the rules now isn't going to do shit
When you lay down with doge you get fascism. 🦠☣️☠️ Somebody please make that into a bumper sticker.
edit: if you lay down with doge, you get up with sleaze
social media = 21st century bumper stickers
They are missing the moment, musically as well. Charlie Angus has a great book about the 80's (the vulgar Reagan Thatcher era we're so familiar with) and how well we described our despair in music and the counter culture.
greenday really dropped the ball imo they didn't say a fucking thing about Trump really there was no American fascist record just stadium rock paying for their mansions and kids trust funds
It's sad they have to take shit like Woodstock to inspire some monetary extravaganza (while polluting the desert, lovin nature to death) like burning man or coachella with the kardashians. Who are these people (?) they are so insufferable. 😵
we do a respectful artists weekend down the street around the same time as coachella if my homie from NM comes we might go to the last day of coach because some good bands? I haven't been in a decade probably the last band I saw headline there was the cure because my ex wanted me to go with her 🤣
I don’t know. I mean sure I’m glad that Sanders is showing up in these conservative districts when a lot of Democrats are too chickenshit. But Sanders is accomplished fucking nothing in the entire time. He’s been in the Senate. Literally nothing.
I’ve been saying for the longest time! This is what Dems should be doing, going to the people, really listen, talk real to them on how what’s happening affects them, no posting old tired, tin can speeches. I do hope they wake up and start sending out all Dems across the country.
I agree but we need to do this also
Agree. As much as I hate to admit it, the MAGA rallies unified their people. So did those stupid effing red caps. We need to learn from that.
Exactly and not only go to blue districts, but go to red and listen… just like Bernie is doing.
Send them to the Republican town halls. To confront them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
All blue states should unite and prevent companies from sending federal taxes to the federal government, instead requiring the states to collect and retain those funds. Our nation is under siege! Our democracy has been stripped, and our freedom is fleeting. Big things must be done to preserve it.
Needs to be fact checked: But read somewhere the Maine Governor is contemplating collecting fed taxes but holding in paying it to the fed govt if 🍊💩🤡 withholds federal funding as he threatened her.
CA and NY should with hold paying federal taxes for sure if federal aid is with held. They pay more taxes to the federal govt than any other states. All states should.
True. CA and NY carry quite a few of the red states. Good ole Kentucky, I believe may be up there. You’d think they would be in better position with their “crackerjack” Senators McConnell and Paul. Unf🤬🤬kingbelievable.
I can't believe we are here and yet! Here we are!
They’ll know when the next natural disasters hit in Louisiana, Kentucky is all ready flooding, how will California vote on them getting funding? Especially if California stops covering them in Congress. Will they demand Trump put preconditions on their funding.
I never supported Bernie when he ran for President. I see I made a mistake in that judgment. I won't make that mistake twice.
Same here. I reasoned that the proper role of a political party is to moderate passions and act as a gate keep against demagogues & populism. Turns out that only works when both parties are operating in good faith. DNC shut Bernie down. RNC burned the Constitution
OMG, I love this! So much!
@sanders.senate.gov is the very definition of a life given to public service. I take my hat off to him. People should follow his example…create dialogue outside party lines!
Yes! He is the best at what he does. He truly cares about people.
I've been telling people for years, if your listening to some pundit or politician and they disagree with Bernie, they're wrong. Period. There is nobody that has a better record of both knowing politics inside and out, and serving the people with integrity, than Bernie Sanders.
Truth!
Red flag that a leftist is a grifter is when they trying to "out-left" Bernie and call him out. Nobody is "more left" than Bernie, he just has the good sense to know what can be sold in the US to American voters. Like that was the first red flag for Jimmy Dore who's now just a Republican grifter.
He should have been the president in '16, but for the cheating Democrats.
Playin' the classics
No doubt there are KKK fascists among those voted for the orange turd. But a good fraction of them just wanted change and hope for a better life. For far too long this country's political system deprived people of that. Lip service is what has been offered. Listen to Bernie. Is he crazy or wrong?
Awww!! Y'all need to stop all this cryin! You done fucked around....
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, even if they are ignorant as a fencepost. We have leopards to kill.
What the heck made them think Trump was truthful
Oh he was truthful. He promised to gut the support system for the common people and he delivered.
Bless your heart. If you think an administration of billionaires is going to do anything for the little people, I have land to sell you. It’s a little swampy but still good
Were you replying to me? Then I think you misunderstood the gist of my comment.
I’m sorry. I meant that for another post
“He tails it like it is” 🤠 dumbfucks believed it.
Trump on every interview and rally: "I'm gonna make everyone's life worse and allow my billionaire friends to do whatever the fuck they want with this country, I don't care about you, I only need your vote.” MAGA crowd: Uhm… Trump: Also, gay and trans bad. MAGA: *cheering* My president!
Yup. Trump is the enemy of my enemy, so my friend. Include all DEIs and that's why he won.
I feel badly for the/their children only - I only feel badly for them that their parents' vote put them directly in harms way. It is their own fault that their children, and many other children, are and will continue to suffer.
I know....those poor kiddos of the first lady. They don't deserve what their mom and those like her did to them.
MAGA-it’s wake-up from the MAGA-tie disaster. Where have u been for the past twenty years. Trump us an ass, con, felon, LIAR, corrupt, moron, dangerous, traitor, sexually assaulted women, stupid, mercenary,egotistical idiot, clown, tax evader,bankrupt repeatedly, misogynist, Incoherent, ignorant
But Americans did vote for this. TRump told you what he was going to do. Those who voted for him just never thought it would affect them
No. Only a percentage did. The ones who could have stopped all this didn't bother to vote.
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Actually he was kind of exposed about what he was going to do with project 2025, he lied about it and the corporate media who wanted his tax cuts and bigger bombs for Israel, let him do it.
What different outcome were they expecting when they voted? "Let us now suffer together because of your choice."
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I feel bad for the children because they don’t have a choice. But I guarantee this woman spent the last 4 years complaining about everything Biden did, saying how terrible her life was because of the administration. That’s how MAGA is. They live in a fantasy world. She got smacked back to reality.
No sympathy whatsoever! FAFO to the nth degree! We tried to tell them, but they just called us "haters". Eff them.
That first woman didn't vote for Trump, though. She's been very vocally anti Trump.
Tots and pears.
FYI You voted for this. You are now in The find out part of FAFO
I really want folks to put some forgiveness in their hearts and when a Trump voter is shocked or disillusioned, instead of WE TOLD YOU SO it needs to be WE GET THAT YOU WERE LIED TO HERE IS HOW WE CHANGE IT. Like seriously y'all we need to do something not point fingers, even if we want to.
Yes. We need as many people as possible working against the beast system that is our cabinet and it's tentacles (elroy & punchable face Vivek if he's still alive).
They weren’t lied to though. How did we all know about Project 2025 and the plan and they didn’t? Willful ignorance based on racism and sexism got them where they are. I have little sympathy.
Look I get how you feel BUT I have been screaming about creeping Authoritarianism since REAGAN, and most of y'all weren't alive then but still, I have never let up. If I can let 40 years of being mocked by nearly everyone go, because they didn't see what I could, y'all could give it a try.
Yes! Thank you. I know it’s really hard because now we’re all suffering and some of these people have been horrible, but they’ll never learn or want to change if we treat them like scum anytime they get to a point where they understand and might adapt a new mindset.
Still, looks to me they only care about themselves.
Of course that's how it looks to you, that's how it's designed to look "to you". You believe it's only THEM who are told to see US as subhuman? We aren't encouraged to call them 'maggots'? We don't keep an US vs THEM, cagematch attitude-WELL after seeing evidence that they've become disillusioned? 🙄
I’m sorry. But I am European. And it is hard to see MAGA people threaten Canada and even Denmark. We feel backstabbed. And we are scared.
And I'm sorry you're scared, we are scared too. I wish I had better answers for now. Hold on because the wheels of justice crank slowly, and that mess with Merrick Garland was an atrocity. This NEVER should have been allowed to happen. To any of us. It's criminal. I think many of us are in shock.
I think so too. I hope Trump leaves the judiciary in the US intact. But I’m afraid he isn’t. Without trias politica, there can be no Democracy. So I fear for the democracy of the US. The US has been a guide country for Europe for so lang. And now this disaster. Horrible
It's not them, it's trump. And he isn't actually capable of "taking" Canada or Denmark. He's nothing but a schoolyard bully, running his mouth while the real damage is being done to our OWN country by the danger backing him. All these peons do is make noise-until they realize they're 1st to go down.
Exactly. These people were conned. You might've tried to talk sense into them, but they had less reason to trust you than the people that conned them. Be better than the Republicans. Don't victim blame.
No we are not coddling these idiots anymore. If any of them had bothered to watch a single shred of real news in the LAST DECADE they would have known EXACTLY what kind of criminal Don and the rest of the MAGA Cult is
This is probably the way to go, but even as I help disillusioned Trumpers learn what we can do now, I just.... I can't forgive this. Even not knowing the history, the awfulness that wasn't a deal breaker....I wish I was a better person but I cannot.
I’m not at the point of forgiveness yet. These people chose this willingly thinking only other people would suffer. They are crying foul now? Girl, please.
Yep. Now that we are in a constitutional crisis, and some have awakened, they need guidance and education on what to do. We have to show them what to do.
It wasn't that 'we told you so', it was that he told you so. But you said that wasn't what he meant.
It is so hard to harness any sympathy for these MAGA voters because honestly they did this to themselves (and the US). Even if they believed the BS he was spouting he is still a wretched hateful little man.
I don't have sympathy for them. They WANTED this to happen to other people. Just not them.
Why the fuck would you have sympathy with them? It’s not what they did to them selves that’s the problem! It’s what they did to everyone else! Literally supporting killing anyone who they suspected is a lib shouldn’t grace them with sympathy when they themselves get caught in the same mess!
I can't bring myself to have a whole lot of empathy for the people that voted for this. He said what he was going to do.
You don’t need to have empathy to understand that treating them the way they’ve treated people isn’t going to do anyone any good. Like the cat posters say: Be the change you want to see in the world.
I don't give the tiniest fraction of a damn about them. They are a bunch of fascist fiends who deserve all of the darkness they get.
Agreed.
I bet that half of his voters had no clue about his policies. If at all, they watch some Joe Rogan podcast once a month to stay "informed". Making fun of those people now is the wrong approach. Help them making a better decision next time.
I understand your point and being a radical left lunatic, I have a heart and care about other people, unfortunately they are the intolerant side. If they want to listen, I'd be happy to talk, but I am not going to force it. I know becaue I have MAGA in my family.
Sure. They won't listen before the leopards ate half of their face.
Yeah I really think people underestimate: How little attention to politics a LOT of people give, and: How many people whose minds were not prepared for it have been steeped in very sophisticated propaganda If you were able to see through it good but recognize many were not. Like stood no chance.
You're correct. Making fun of them now is the wrong approach. Encouraging them to speak out, to tell their family and friends and anyone else who will listen how they have been screwed over by Trump. Let them become the Anti-Trump Ambassadors. When Trump loses the cultists, you know it's bad.
Not making fun, just have a hard time feeling sorry for them. I feel bad for Ukraine, immigrants and the other soon to be victims of this man, that didn't actively approve of him. If people weren't aware of Jan 6th, felonies and stolen docs, then they've been under a rock and probably shouldn't vote
Sure. But again, a lot of people do not consume real news anymore. They might still believe to be properly informed, but they are exposed to lies and propaganda every time they spend a few minutes on acquiring information.
THIS. And we can say they should have educated themselves, but they thought they did. Everything they saw online supported what they thought was going to happen and that it was going to be fine. It was all jokes and Kamala was evil. Our algorithms are designed to keep us apart.
It ain't "our" algorithms though. And sure, this doesn't mean that the underlying sentiment in a lot of these people was "fine" before.
I don’t wish hardship on anyone. But I have to agree With you on that one, they weren’t worried about what he would do to others, as long as it didn’t effect them. They refused to listen to any of us
FAFO
See how where doing?
May the MAGAs get MAGA-ed. They voted for it after all.
We told them Trump was a liar who was using them and who would implement project 25.
The poor children of the first lady.....it's not their fault and yet they'll suffer because mommy has no sense.
Boo fucking hoo.
"I voted for the leopards eating people's faces party, but I never thought it would eat MY face!"
They voted for exactly that. Let them enjoy.
Thoughts & prayers
They’re getting EXACTLY what they voted for, but their contempt and hatred of their fellow man overruled their judgement. Now here we are, because of them.
"I never thought leopards would eat MY face," sobs woman who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party
All in Project 2025.
It’s been spelled out for years, but MAGA only wanted Trump to hurt OTHER people.
For all these posts, I have friends and family still cheering.
It'll come. Eventually things will hit them. Do remind them they still cheered after seeing these sad clips.
So sad these MAGAs ignored everything we warned for 10 years about Trump, that they were fine with the horrible things Trump did already & what they expect Trump will to do to the people they hate, and now they’re getting hurt by their own actions but still likely only care about themselves so…
Correction: we are all getting hurt by their actions
Absolutely. They’ve dragged us all down kicking & screaming. My point is in all their wailing they *still* don’t see that. They’re agonizing about their personal problems without seeing they caused this massive suffering, chaos, & destruction. They are not with us—many blame us. They’re still MAGAs.
Hate is a powerful thing. U can rally people using it in any part of the world. MAGA is grift which exploits hate
And they use lies to conjure that hate. It's a tactic. Say people do outrageous, horrible things (eating pets, mutilate kids), and only the cruel wouldn't want to intervene If you exist on the edge of information, consume limited media cause you're too busy in an unforgiving life that's all you met
You lost me at “MAGA voters”
They were warned. They thought they had all the answers. Now i dont feel a bit sorry for them. You get what ya voted for.
Look at that 4 people I don’t care about and whom I wish the worst upon ❤️ Suck to suck! Don’t help them, don’t donate money to them, don’t protect them! If you do they’ll backstab you as wok. They get the chance! They need to fall so far down they’ll literally being the guillotine them selves.
Most of MAGA are still praising their dear leader “ it’s going to be fine “ They are fine with racism, women being molested/put in their place, children going hungry to get at the parents, the joy of thinking they are better than others, and I can keep going! They are cultists!
Go, Bernie!!
That's not new for Bernie Sanders. He goes on FOX and schools them there too.
Gives me hope. Thank you
What other cities is he visiting? If near me, I 'd try to get a ticket.
All Dems should do this!
If you can't make it to see Bernie pressure them by telling your reps in DC what you think. Resist. It only takes a few minutes and best of all..it doesn’t cost any money. We don’t need money in politics. We just need people to participate. www.nationalfinancialplan.com
Why does it have that name? Seems a different one would be better to get more eyes on it.. 👍🤩
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WHAT HE IS DOING IS SHOWING THE OTHER SIDE THAT THIS FIGHT IS AGAINST THE ULTRA WEALTHY AS MUCH AS IT IS FACISM AND CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM!
Contrast that with what they were doing in Idaho with manhandling a woman in Idaho at a town hall meeting that I suppose was just for Republicans making Trump propaganda speaking points and they did not want any counterpoints voiced. She was apprehended by unidentified security. Gestapo style.
Here's a link to the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho story: cdapress.com/news/2025/fe...
Another: www.ktvb.com/article/news...
That woman should have throat punched both of those men, as soon as they touched her.
The rest of the audience should have intervened instead of sitting there like potted plants.
No? She should have emptied her clock in to them! That’s what the second amendment is all about: protect yourself from assault and kidnapping by overreaching tyranny. This case fits that description to the t!
Coeur d'Alene is KKK territory!
Figures. It was typical brown shirts and secret police.
Unfortunately, an old friend lives there, and MAGA/FOX has him convinced of falsehoods.
Boy, that sure didn’t make the national news, did it?
Here's another article about it: www.kxly.com/news/idaho-d...
Wow. These MAGAt reps need to learn how to handle dissent like professionals — by being responsive to voters’ concerns, not by Gestapo tactics. Thanks for the article.
I shared about it this morning.... bsky.app/profile/aman...
Finally saw it on George Conway’s page tonight. It’s just gobsmacking and it really pisses me off that those creepy men treated a woman this way and apparently not one single man in that gathering had the courage to step up to stop it. MAGAts are trash.
Like at this little girl, but it took 3 grown men to drag her out.
The man who was speaking when she was dragged out kept saying "look at this little girl everybody". Like, what the hell.
Court de lane is like Russia or something.
Upper Idaho is a hot bed of alt-right neo-Nazis. We refuse to go visit up there because it's just not safe.
I’d stay away, too. Heck, I don’t go to Idaho at all. It’s an ugly blot on the otherwise cool PNW.
Tin soldiers
Indeed, and targeting a woman for daring to speak at a town hall. It’s infuriating.
Concur.
need recalls in weak republican districts to flip the control of the house. you don't need to vote again until the mid terms just leave the seat vacant.
need recalls in weak republican districts to flip the control of the house. you don't need to vote again until the mid terms just leave the seat vacant.
Yeah as that is going to work so well.
Don't the governors usually set the replacement or timing of elections, depending on the state? A gop gov is not going to help you. Hell they proabbly wont even let a ballot go though. Maybe in some blue states.
maybe in some purple states as well, states that should have gone blue but did not. new chance to vote. i do not know the rules for each state.
i dont believe the gov would want to deny the people if they are pissed off, they might recall him too. beside you have tp pike your battles.
... you dont think gop governors would protect gop legislators?
Unfortunately, not all states have laws/legislation that allow for the recall of elected officials.
But you only need 6 to be successful.
He should have been the 2016 candidate. Anyone know what Harris Clinton or Biden doing ?
I'm thinking death threats to them and their families have silenced them
That’s a terrible excuse, they all have secret service protection and have a duty to protect the country. We are all threatened by this Mazi admin, if they don’t do anything they are no better than collaborators.
They're all someplace saying 'we told you so, but women and a sleepy stutterer were dealbreakers so enjoy the man that will destroy everything'
Hoping this movement with backbone & grit (Sanders/AOC/Crockett) finally shows the 🇺🇸 people that progressivism is the ONLY reason we don’t still live in The Gilded Age. Conservatives have been lying/demonizing progressives for decades, screaming “radicals,” making them outliers even on the left.
Mine are aiming for the Trump dictatorship
#Bernie needs donations to travel the country to talk to regular folks!!! ❤️ PLEASE HELP!!! HERE: secure.actblue.com/donate/not_m...
Every elected Republican is cowardly, complicit, and anti-American. And some of them are traitors. Let’s let them know how True Americans feel.
Most are traitors. They did take an oath to up hold constitution.
He is definitely in his element but the Maga people on X are still in a stage of deep denial. The ones that got fired by Musk are begging for their jobs back because they think they are the chosen ones.
He’s one of the few ACTUALLY doing something! Go @sanders.senate.gov
Why don't I hear about any actual Demictats doing something like this?
Because, unlike Bernie, they're afraid of losing their shareholders, that's why they try distancing themselves from him and actual left ideologies like socialism (the Democratic party is not left wing). In short, they're greedy cowards.
Probably because they dont think it will do much. They probably think bernie is just preaching to the choir of some bernie fans in the region. Which is nice.. but is it moving needles?