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GusBob

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32. I love reading campaign post mortems and wrap ups. Both sides all players
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 11:06 AM
Jun 2016

This is where politics works, the nuts and bolts.

Back in the days of magazines, Time and Newsweek devoted entire issues to after elections

This one is good but a little off. BS has always been a stubborn micromanager going back to his Burlington days. It has always been his way or the highway.

Nothing new there, it is his major fatal flaw and why he lost.

A bullheaded man is NEVER a good leader. The only tool in BS kit is a crowbar. Tear down but don't build up. It's easy to be a demagogue He would've made a horrible President

But many of us knew this months ago. Which brings me to the next point. The bitter last days were no different than the first days. This campaign lost in March. Again old news

The other thing this article does not address is how his bitter stubbornness translated to his followers, you know the Berniebros and their online and social media trashing of other people. This was a huge turn off for many many people and a complete reflection of their bitter humourless leader.

Lastly all this revolution bullshit. Nobody wants a revolution lead by and full of mean and grumpy types.

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It opened my eyes. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #1
These revelations are certainly in keeping with Bernie's history. SunSeeker Jun 2016 #2
That's exactly the vibe that was coming out of his ill-fated campaign. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #4
This is devastating and really bad for him MattP Jun 2016 #3
"Bitter, delusional, narcissistic loon", indeed. Sad end. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #5
Saw this coming Monday: stopbush Jun 2016 #6
You were prescient! LOL! He's going to implode before our eyes. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #7
That's right! you were so correct! Cha Jun 2016 #13
wow! Yep! you got it and you said it! Her Sister Jun 2016 #19
I now tend to think this article is accurate. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #8
Take it to the bank! Especially, after seeing his shameful performance tonight. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #9
Sanders sounds like a bitter old man who is mad at everyone Gothmog Jun 2016 #10
He's got some major anger issues. Just plain nasty and vengeful. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #11
Talking Yam?? Hahahahaha! eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #16
It's SO appropriate, huh? I can't take credit, though. Found it somewhere else. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #17
Well, you're the first one I've seen use it and YES, it's so appropriate! Thank you for my first BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #18
Welcome, I'm sure! We all need to decompress after the last few Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #21
Charles Pierce at Esquire calls hims the "vulgar, talking yam" deurbano Jun 2016 #39
Barney Frank is the last person ExtraGriz Jun 2016 #31
Good read! brer cat Jun 2016 #12
He's driven by ego and revenge,a lot like Trump. sufrommich Jun 2016 #14
Although of opposite political persuasions, he and the Talking Yam Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #15
No no no NO TULSI GABBARD for DNC Chair! Her Sister Jun 2016 #20
I don't want that turncoat anywhere near a position of national power. Deliver us! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #22
This has been my impression of him from day one. Evergreen Emerald Jun 2016 #23
True colors, shining darkly through. As they say, character determines destiny. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #24
"Talking Yam" hahahahaha Evergreen Emerald Jun 2016 #25
Feel free to spread it far and wide! I can't take credit. Found it somewhere else. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #29
I'm not sure how you can read that and really respect the man anymore. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #26
Bernie and his wife remind me a great deal of John and Elizabeth Edwards. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #27
The self-righteous hubris, it BERNS! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #30
Grumpy and Frumpy need to go away JanetLovesObama Jun 2016 #28
I love reading campaign post mortems and wrap ups. Both sides all players GusBob Jun 2016 #32
You sound like an insider, GusBob. Are you in the "business" as they say? Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #33
No my friend just an observer GusBob Jun 2016 #34
How kind of you, Gus, to remember my "infirmity", LOL! Yes, thank you, Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #35
Has the finger stopped wagging? liberal N proud Jun 2016 #36
The fickle finger of fate? It was working overtime during his stump speech last night. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #37
And so it begins... NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #38
In the interests of moving on, let's remember... LAS14 Jun 2016 #40
A shocking read, actually wysi Jun 2016 #41
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