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Attorney in Texas

(3,373 posts)
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:12 PM Mar 2016

"Bernie Sanders Pushes Trump Towards A Nervous Breakdown By Calling Out His Lies"

Link to Bernie Sanders Pushes Trump Towards A Nervous Breakdown By Calling Out His Lies; excerpt:

ABC’s This Week:

SANDERS: Well, I think anybody who understands Mr. Trump’s campaign knows that he tells the truth very, very rarely and I’m afraid that on this occasion, he’s lying again. First of all, he calls me a communist. Obviously, that’s a lie. Then he says that our campaign is organizing disruptions of his rallies. That’s a lie. George, we have millions of supporters out there, and clearly, some of them were at that rally, along with many, many other protesters. But to say that we organized that, totally untrue. Uh, Mr. Trump, I think, is getting very nervous. He is catching onto the fact that the American people do not support a candidate like Trump, whose — whose verbiage, whose language, whose rhetoric incites violence. I mean we’ve all seen rhetoric — we’ve all seen some of the video of people at his rallies sucker punching people, of kicking people. And I would urge Mr. Trump, really, to tone it down, uh, to not incite violence on the part of his supporters.... But I think what we are seeing in the Trump campaign is not only racist attacks, but what you’re seeing is attacks on Muslims, on women, on veterans. To attack Senator John McCain because he was a POW is crazy. To insult Mexicans, our neighbors to the south, calling Mexicans a rapist or — or criminals, this guy — there was a big debate in the United Kingdom parliament of whether or not he should even be allowed to enter the United Kingdom. This is a man who is dividing up his country in very serious ways, frightening ways.

Earlier on Sunday, Trump went on a delusional rant where he claimed that thousands of Sanders supporters are responsible for the violence that is occurring at his rallies. Bernie Sanders is doing the United States of America a great service by doing what the Republican Party can’t. Sen. Sanders is shining a light on the racism, bigotry, and hate that is being campaigned on by Donald Trump.

Sanders is the complete opposite of Trump. Bernie Sanders is a dedicated public servant who has built a career on integrity, principles, and values. Trump is a person with no values who is only concerned with making deals and “winning.” Donald Trump has no credibility or integrity and has spent decades in the singular pursuit of building the Trump brand.... If Bernie Sanders keeps up the pressure, Donald Trump is going to crack. Bernie Sanders is in Trump’s head, and the senator from Vermont is on the verge of derailing the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination.
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"Bernie Sanders Pushes Trump Towards A Nervous Breakdown By Calling Out His Lies" (Original Post) Attorney in Texas Mar 2016 OP
Keep on pushing. In_The_Wind Mar 2016 #1
You made me think of this: panader0 Mar 2016 #56
"Bernie Sanders is in Trump’s head" RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #2
in Trump’s head. Stryder Mar 2016 #46
It gets better....Did you see this? GreatGazoo Mar 2016 #48
This is fake Autumn Colors Mar 2016 #51
I've been having he idea that Trump will "crack", too. Gregorian Mar 2016 #3
I expect a Lonesome Rhodes moment. cyberswede Mar 2016 #53
That's probably more likely. Gregorian Mar 2016 #55
Bernie keep calling him out - several times a day! Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #4
The beauty of this spat is it allows a view of a Sanders vs. Trump General Election... Barack_America Mar 2016 #5
Mention the sheets of SWEAT pouring off him the other day when someone tried to climb over a barrier pdsimdars Mar 2016 #6
Ha you said "barrier" revbones Mar 2016 #31
He isn't pushing him over the edge, sorry. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #7
I'm afraid you're exactly right. dchill Mar 2016 #33
The false equivalency of comparing people demonstrating felix_numinous Mar 2016 #8
Well stated! red dog 1 Mar 2016 #10
Excellent post! wezl Mar 2016 #54
I worked for a company that had a CEO who was very paranoid of being in contact with LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #9
The very wealthy I've known onethatcares Mar 2016 #12
I used to work for DEC greymouse Mar 2016 #17
My last CEO was like that with most people. It got to be too much and he started drinking LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #19
Sad thing is skepticscott Mar 2016 #11
I hope Bernie has good security. lark Mar 2016 #13
United States Secret Service. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #16
Frankly I wouldn't be surprised if a Trump supporter just got it into his head. PyaarRevolution Mar 2016 #20
That's what I'm worried about. lark Mar 2016 #22
My fear, too. PWPippin Mar 2016 #23
Are you saying that it's okay to kill the Cheneys of the world? virgogal Mar 2016 #34
Was *that* your take-away? bvf Mar 2016 #37
PWPippin didn't say that at all arikara Mar 2016 #45
Often, it's better to be unable to inhabit another's mind. Crazy scary! PWPippin Mar 2016 #50
That's an interesting way to interpret what I said. I'll try to explain clearly. PWPippin Mar 2016 #49
I keep thinking of that too. AllyCat Mar 2016 #47
Also at the same time he can be baiting some ofhis sickest followers pangaia Mar 2016 #28
At least with Trump we have total transparency world wide wally Mar 2016 #14
I don't think Bernie has to do anything other than what he has been doing pdsimdars Mar 2016 #15
yes, and sometimes this almost seems to be good to be true that we are winning! Fast Walker 52 Mar 2016 #21
woot woot! Bernie rocks! Fast Walker 52 Mar 2016 #18
This is what happens when you have someone with a lot of common sense Sanders)..................... turbinetree Mar 2016 #24
HONK !!! pangaia Mar 2016 #29
yep.......................Honk................ turbinetree Mar 2016 #42
Good for Sanders. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #25
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #26
Posted thie thought else-DU-where 90-percent Mar 2016 #27
Bernie, ease up on the Donald ... JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2016 #30
K&R! nt Duval Mar 2016 #32
kicked and rec'd Vote2016 Mar 2016 #35
Rump needs an enema? Ivan Kaputski Mar 2016 #36
Make it El Shaman Mar 2016 #44
K&R! Come on! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #38
K&R! n/t bvf Mar 2016 #39
K&R red dog 1 Mar 2016 #40
K&R vintx Mar 2016 #41
Bernie to Trump: YOU'RE FIRED! Blue Owl Mar 2016 #43
what is silly is trumps resonse later PatrynXX Mar 2016 #52
Bernie is Awesome DemocraticSocialist8 Mar 2016 #57

RufusTFirefly

(8,812 posts)
2. "Bernie Sanders is in Trump’s head"
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:21 PM
Mar 2016

I think you're absolutely right, Attorney in Texas.

The truth makes liars extremely uncomfortable.
It's clear that Bernie has set out to puncture this blowhard in short order.

Thanks for your OP!

GreatGazoo

(3,937 posts)
48. It gets better....Did you see this?
Mon Mar 14, 2016, 07:33 AM
Mar 2016

Trump threatened to send his supporters to sanders rallies. Sanders replied:

 

Autumn Colors

(2,379 posts)
51. This is fake
Mon Mar 14, 2016, 08:28 AM
Mar 2016

If you scroll through Bernie's Twitter account, that "tweet" isn't there. It's a photoshop that someone else posted on their Twitter account. Please don't spread this around.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
3. I've been having he idea that Trump will "crack", too.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:29 PM
Mar 2016

I can see him with his big red wagon. I finally put my finger on it! I see him having a tantrum, and aiming blame on someone or the system, and turning his wagon around and splitting.

But then there's the alternative. His money is what frightens me. He wouldn't be in this race without it. I know a Trump clone, and is you get on his wrong side, he will waste all kinds of resources in the pleasure of the pursuit of winning.

It's a wild ride.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
55. That's probably more likely.
Mon Mar 14, 2016, 03:25 PM
Mar 2016

A Face in the Crowd metaphor. I actually had to go review that plot again. It's a nervous situation. In the meantime it's certainly entertaining.

Barack_America

(28,876 posts)
5. The beauty of this spat is it allows a view of a Sanders vs. Trump General Election...
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:35 PM
Mar 2016

...with no one being able to say Bernie is overlooking the primaries in any way.

What a gift for Sanders.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
6. Mention the sheets of SWEAT pouring off him the other day when someone tried to climb over a barrier
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:36 PM
Mar 2016

People like Trump have a problem with "mess"

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
7. He isn't pushing him over the edge, sorry.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:40 PM
Mar 2016

Trump jumped over that edge a long time ago. He is just showing people he's a lunatic.

dchill

(38,505 posts)
33. I'm afraid you're exactly right.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 06:37 PM
Mar 2016

He's been coming apart for years. People who know it continue to take him seriously.

felix_numinous

(5,198 posts)
8. The false equivalency of comparing people demonstrating
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:48 PM
Mar 2016

against a fascist white supremacist with the most unstable racist followers of Trump is a dirty dirty trick, DO NOT FALL FOR IT. But it takes nerves of steel to not be goaded into fighting on their level.

There are hundreds and thousands of people suffering from PTSD in this country, too many people who have been destabilized and broken by living through these wars, economic collapse and the resultant health crises.

Opportunists like Trump, who have studied Hitlers speeches, knows that unstable times are ripe to take over--he is a predator, a shark and recognizes that there are enough broken and mentally weakened people out there to jump on his crazy train. It takes a special kind of devil to capitalize on human frailties, and he is one MF.

Bernie Sanders has set an example of how to channel and focus this anger into working for us, it is an art and a high skill. This anger is a FUEL, and we cannot allow the predators to attempt to steal our fire, let us put it to work to make a better future.

LiberalArkie

(15,719 posts)
9. I worked for a company that had a CEO who was very paranoid of being in contact with
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 04:56 PM
Mar 2016

the john doe employee. He would get on the elevator and his personal security would order everyone out. He fired his admin who had been with him for 20 years to get someone younger. The older admin send him a floral basket thanking him for all the years. He called the Little Rock bomb squad on the package.

Those type people are dangerous because they don't trust any one at all. Trump probably rotates personal security guards in and out so none of them with know his routine. He probably doesn't trust his boys that much.

onethatcares

(16,172 posts)
12. The very wealthy I've known
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:01 PM
Mar 2016

have always been afraid of what's going to happen to their money when they are gone.

Everyone is suspect of wanting it. They can't make friends, can't trust their kids.

What a sad life indeed.

greymouse

(872 posts)
17. I used to work for DEC
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:09 PM
Mar 2016

The CEO, Ken Olsen, was a great guy. Stories abound about people encountering him in supermarkets, etc. He was always coming around talking to any random employee. Most employees that I knew thought working for his company was the best job they ever had in their lives.

LiberalArkie

(15,719 posts)
19. My last CEO was like that with most people. It got to be too much and he started drinking
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:12 PM
Mar 2016

so the board fired him after 2 DWI. The CFO (who he picked for CFO) took over and is doing a great job now.

 

skepticscott

(13,029 posts)
11. Sad thing is
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:00 PM
Mar 2016

even if he DID manage to derail him (and it's not clear how that would happen in reality, since Trump's support doesn't come from rational people to begin with), Option 2 for the Republicans is certainly no better, and quite possibly even worse.

lark

(23,105 posts)
13. I hope Bernie has good security.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:02 PM
Mar 2016

Trump is a truly dangerous and violent individual and I wouldn't put it past him to put out a hit on Bernie. Think he kind of is already doing that by sending the goons out to disrupt Bernie's rallies, hurt Bernie's supporters. Its only one step further to go after Bernie personally. Of course he wouldn't do it himself and he'd deny it 10 ways to Wednesday, but it is something I'm worried about.

PWPippin

(213 posts)
23. My fear, too.
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:32 PM
Mar 2016

We are such a violent nation. We've lost too many good men while the Cheneys of the world live on.

PWPippin

(213 posts)
49. That's an interesting way to interpret what I said. I'll try to explain clearly.
Mon Mar 14, 2016, 08:07 AM
Mar 2016

I would never advocate the killing of anyone, evil or otherwise. In fact, I'm opposed to the death penalty in all cases. Sadly, however, too many of our really good men have been killed while still in their prime, with so much promise ahead of them. Others who, to be generous, have contributed negatively to our society have been able to live their lives fully while benefitting from profiteering and warmongering. I do not wish Mr. Cheney ill. I just wish he, in particular, would fully retire.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
28. Also at the same time he can be baiting some ofhis sickest followers
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 06:04 PM
Mar 2016

to do something that might result in some violent response from a Bernie supporter or supporters..
even a punch....

world wide wally

(21,744 posts)
14. At least with Trump we have total transparency
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:04 PM
Mar 2016

He is such an obvious liar, bullshitter, and totally unaware of the world around him outside his padded jet. There can be no question about his capabilities. His supporters just want that in a president.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
15. I don't think Bernie has to do anything other than what he has been doing
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:07 PM
Mar 2016

Simple honesty, integrity and truth provide the beautiful light that causes the creatures of darkness to burn.

turbinetree

(24,703 posts)
24. This is what happens when you have someone with a lot of common sense Sanders).....................
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 05:41 PM
Mar 2016

calling out a narcissistic paranoid pathological liar--------------anyone want to add to it go right ahead.

I would really like for someone in the MSM to ask him if he is narcissistic and watch his head explode

nar·cis·sis·tic
[ˌnärsəˈsistik]
ADJECTIVE

1.having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance:

"a narcissistic actress"

synonyms: vain · self-loving · self-admiring · self-absorbed · [more]

relating to narcissism:

"narcissistic personality disorder"

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Honk--------------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016

turbinetree

(24,703 posts)
42. yep.......................Honk................
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 07:53 PM
Mar 2016


Honk-----------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016

90-percent

(6,829 posts)
27. Posted thie thought else-DU-where
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 06:03 PM
Mar 2016

I would like some journalist to ask Donald which specific time period in American History was America was as great as he aggressively states constantly, almost like it was his official campaign slogan?

-90% Jimmy

My goodness, this has so many historical and literary and movie parallels, 30's Germany, the movie Network and I forget which one in literature? I don't read much, just glean from DU and media. I don't have the attention span and drive to cover to cover.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,350 posts)
30. Bernie, ease up on the Donald ...
Sun Mar 13, 2016, 06:07 PM
Mar 2016

... at least, until after Trump wins the nomination.

Trump would be great at the top of the R ticket.

PatrynXX

(5,668 posts)
52. what is silly is trumps resonse later
Mon Mar 14, 2016, 01:06 PM
Mar 2016

That he's just the messenger that the people are angry and .. kinda insuates that more people are going Bernie than for him. so first it's their fault then it's well no I'm just the messenger they are angry about the TPP uh he Donald you know Bernie is anti TPP right. X_X In fact in general the voting Democrats hated NAFTA, blamed it on Bush Sr but now that we know more and that Hillary is one things are getting mixed up. and one thing I very much disagree with on with Obama

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