tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post7934699344240462867..comments2024-02-01T01:56:07.639-08:00Comments on What makes you think I have cats?: Trying to understand the bernie supporterBetsy MacWhinneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-82908420013105706762020-02-24T09:32:16.394-08:002020-02-24T09:32:16.394-08:00You have done a nice job in clarify my confusion w...You have done a nice job in clarify my confusion with this post. I had two candidates that I liked, but both have now dropped out, so I am leaning to Warren but more because I think she has earned it. Would we all vote if Bernie had her as a VP?Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-10445844548817158542020-02-23T14:04:20.774-08:002020-02-23T14:04:20.774-08:00Yes, I agree. I'm determined to remain hopefu...Yes, I agree. I'm determined to remain hopeful about this election. Large voter turnout could change the game. And maybe Bernie could deliver that? If he becomes the candidate, let's hope so. And let's hope that people are hip to Trumps games by now.<br />Betsy MacWhinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-77049449749794170922020-02-23T14:02:14.418-08:002020-02-23T14:02:14.418-08:00I agree about Warren, though some say she's no...I agree about Warren, though some say she's not personable. Which is kind of hilarious given what we've got -- the least personable being we know of.Betsy MacWhinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-78852067992444312212020-02-23T14:01:21.669-08:002020-02-23T14:01:21.669-08:00I agree. I'm just wishing we could all talk c...I agree. I'm just wishing we could all talk civilly to one another and agree to do it one way the way the higher social insects do, like the ants. <br />Betsy MacWhinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-55246194960971585302020-02-23T12:14:29.407-08:002020-02-23T12:14:29.407-08:00I have all the same concerns about Bernie that you...I have all the same concerns about Bernie that you do. It's so obvious that, like Trump, Bernie talks at people with same repetitive and ranting style as Trump. The issue about receiving help from Russia was pure genius on Putin's part. Now Trump can do the same thing he does to everyone he opposes - accuse Bernie of the same thing he is guilty of - and it will be successful in getting him into office again. Independants and republicans who are on the fence about Trump see that the democratic nominee is also being controlled (although perhaps in a different way) like Trump, then independants may not vote at all and the republicans will go for Trump. <br />For awhile I thought Warren had no chance, but after seeing her in last debate I saw she could stand up to all of them with grace, strength, and truth. I think that's something that people are looking for; and I will vote blue, no matter who. But it still feels like crap shoot at this point - I so wish this crazy ride to the bottom would stop. <br />I know we'll never go back to 'normal'. And who would want to go back to that given the corrupt that has been rampant on both sides of the aisle (although definitely not at similar levels). The only good thing that can come of all this that everyone in the country is engaged in politics in some way and, hopefully, that will bring the results that are actually good for the people of the country and not just the bank accounts of a few. db in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217316285266061749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-24865936251556172332020-02-23T11:57:00.320-08:002020-02-23T11:57:00.320-08:00I've read that Bernie has a lot of support fro...I've read that Bernie has a lot of support from young folks who want the "benefits of socialism that their parents enjoy" whatever that means. I would add that our son (who has always followed American politics more than our own in Canada) believes in what Bernie's doing. Next time he's here I'll have to get him to elaborate. That won't answer your question in a timely way, but it might satisfy my own curiosity!<br /><br />I don't understand why Elizabeth Warren isn't doing better in the numbers. She is articulate, a great speaker, has a great platform, is personable . . . I don't understand.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-17730493897915317852020-02-23T10:50:46.465-08:002020-02-23T10:50:46.465-08:00Totally agree with the points about Sanders above....Totally agree with the points about Sanders above. My teenager is 100% for Bernie and embodies a lot of the rabidness being described. In terms of who I think would actually be best for the country, I'd have to say Klobuchar. Sensible, centrist, responsible, and not in her seventies! (Sorry, Warren) I know Bernie has the momentum, but why vote if not for what I think is right?Alainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059845457688846445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-65438966851690761302020-02-23T01:23:57.682-08:002020-02-23T01:23:57.682-08:00I like Warren and Klobuchar. Warren is passionate...I like Warren and Klobuchar. Warren is passionate, debates fiercely, and has solid well-researched plans, but may not connect well enough with many on the fence and may<br />project enough warmth, compassion, empathy, diplomacy, and tact. Klobuchar is more pragmatic, equally liberal, and has an amazing record of sponsoring and passing legislation in the Senate through her ability to work across the aisle. I'm leaning Klobuchar. I think I'd any having any and all of the Dem candidates over for dinner and no matter what I'm voting blue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03752415181777676518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-2672216116137750962020-02-22T21:34:50.603-08:002020-02-22T21:34:50.603-08:00I hear you. I suppose I'll vote for Warren to...I hear you. I suppose I'll vote for Warren too. I hope we aren't as doomed as you fear.Betsy MacWhinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-29173386034380590322020-02-22T19:22:27.643-08:002020-02-22T19:22:27.643-08:00I am so conflicted. Bloomberg did some really bad...I am so conflicted. Bloomberg did some really bad things, said some really bad things. Can we forgive him those things? My first choice was yet another old white guy, but Biden is just not coming across well. I don't know if it's because he's old or tired. However, I can NOT listen to Sanders for more than 15 minutes, so that does not bode well for me if he's elected. I suppose I'm voting for Warren, but I don't think she has a snowball's chance. We're doomed, we're going to get another four years of that awful man we have now.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-81499746388978482632020-02-22T17:42:11.278-08:002020-02-22T17:42:11.278-08:00I just learned that Bernie Bro is a pejorative ter...I just learned that Bernie Bro is a pejorative term so I plan to stop using it. I think I'll prob vote for Warren too. And yes, blue no matter who. I hope I don't have to vote for Bloomberg but he's better than the guy who lives in the WH now. Nice to hear from you. <br />Betsy MacWhinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-88305707847822361982020-02-22T17:40:34.741-08:002020-02-22T17:40:34.741-08:00Yeah, I feel like 80 is a little bit old to be the...Yeah, I feel like 80 is a little bit old to be the leader of the free world. And all of the other stuff. But yeah, here we are. I wish we would all row together. <br />Betsy MacWhinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196224762137517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-10878086737176219642020-02-22T16:23:05.621-08:002020-02-22T16:23:05.621-08:00The Bernie Bros are just that ugh. Also all this R...The Bernie Bros are just that ugh. Also all this Russia business that came to light this week that Bernie knew about a month ago? I am voting for Warren but hadn’t decided to until this last debate. And I will vote for whomever wins the spot vote blue no matter what. Bloomberg is scary but is he evil? I think the man in the wh is evil. I really feel that big wheel of life turning right now yikes wheel slow down okay?Radish Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534752971317927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041543090358360187.post-24364887795506143172020-02-22T14:32:24.827-08:002020-02-22T14:32:24.827-08:00I don't get it either. But I surely do know a ...I don't get it either. But I surely do know a lot of people who are superglued to the Bernie train. Above all else, I worry about his age and health. I've stated this in FB comments and people are just like, "Well, he'll have a great running mate and cabinet so it'll be okay!" No. That's not how it works. As to "electable"- was Trump electable? No one thought he was and yet, here we are. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com