Media Silent as Bernie Sanders Packs Seattle Arena Beyond Capacity (LIVE VIDEO)

[Lorien]

Tonight’s Bernie Sanders rally in Seattle, Washington is one of the biggest ones to date.

The Vermont senator will be speaking to a capacity crowd at Key Arena in Seattle, to excite his base in Washington State before voters caucus on March 26. According to tweets from the scene, the overflow crowd watching Sanders’ speech on screens outside the stadium might be bigger than the crowd inside, where capacity is 17,854. Not long after Secret Service started letting Sanders supporters inside the venue, the campaign already started preparing overflow space.

And, of course, in true Sanders fashion, Bernie spoke to the thousands gathered outside the arena before going inside to the main event:



At ground level, the crowd was truly massive, taking over the entire street adjacent to Key Arena.



http://usuncut.com/politics/bernie-sanders-seattle-rally-biggest-crowd-yet/

Check out the reception that Bernie got at the 53 minute mark:

[marions ghost]

1. Unbelieveable that this is not covered in the media

How can anyone support this kind of censorship?

[RufusTFirefly]

2. They're simply taking a page from their anti-war rally coverage playbook

If the media don't cover it, it didn't really happen.

"The table has tilted folks. The game is rigged. And nobody seems to notice. Nobody seems to care!"

Perhaps they're reluctant to break away from a shot of Donald Trump's empty podium. You know, just in case something happens.

[msongs]

4. it's no censorship - nobody is forcing media to ignore the second place candidate and his

rallies.

[marions ghost]

5. "the second place candidate"

is a phenomenon. With important implications for the party. And the nation.

It absolutely is censorship of the worst kind.

[KingFlorez]

14. Misuse of the word censorship

Censorship is when the government doesn't allow free speech, not when the media doesn't cover something. The media is never under any obligation to cover a candidate's speech.

[marions ghost]

16. OK let's call it mass media manipulation and distortion

I think everybody knows it amounts to censorship--no matter how you want to slice and dice it.

[kristopher]

26. Sorry King - I (and the ACLU) disagree with you.

The media does have a social obligation to provide fair and honest coverage of the news. They have a special carveout in the Constitution for a reason, you know.

Censorship, the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive," happens whenever some people succeed in imposing their personal political or moral values on others. Censorship can be carried out by the government as well as private pressure groups. Censorship by the government is unconstitutional.

In contrast, when private individuals or groups organize boycotts against stores that sell magazines of which they disapprove, their actions are protected by the First Amendment, although they can become dangerous in the extreme. Private pressure groups, not the government, promulgated and enforced the infamous Hollywood blacklists during the McCarthy period. But these private censorship campaigns are best countered by groups and individuals speaking out and organizing in defense of the threatened expression....

https://www.aclu.org/what-censorship

It's a natural mistake, so I hope that helps.

[DJ13]

13. So if Hillary polls behind Trump in the GE you'll be okay with a total MSM blackout?

[kristopher]

27. Well said. nt

[artislife]

45. They cover Cruz, etc.

Wow, did you feel the same way about O'Malley?

[litlbilly]

6. Im not even sure if the Beatles got a reception like that:)

[marions ghost]

9. I was trying to think...any other case of 30K people

coming out to a political rally? I think this exceeds tRump's turnout...

[brooklynite]

3. Did he say something newsworthy?

His rallies have been covered before; if it's the same message, it's not news.

[noretreatnosurrender]

11. It's More Than News

It's history in the making.

[senz]

33. It really is history in the making.

I feel sorry for those so lost in their partisan blinders that can't appreciate it for what it is.

[KingFlorez]

12. I agree with that

Rallies usually do not get much coverage regardless of crowds. For the most part they are just red meat for the base.

[reformist2]

15. I see. So if Hillary managed to get 1,000 people, that would be news, b/c it's never happened before

[DJ13]

17. "Hillary speaks before thousands of excited supporters!"

Opening story on every news program.

And Tweety finally has that on camera orgasm we knew was coming.

[Logical]

19. Lol, you seriously are the worst! Nt

[coyote]

63. It's pathetic really.

[senz]

29. You mean something catchy and gossipy?

Every speech he gives is full of facts that NEVER make it to the MSM. Facts that the 1% want to keep hidden. Truths that aware, awake people want to hear.

But regardless of the great worth of his message, 30,000 people coming out to hear a presidential candidate speak is always newsworthy.

It should not be kept hidden.

If you valued democracy and the role of media in democracy, it would disturb you that Bernie's following -- and his message -- is kept hidden.

[Peace Patriot]

53. He announced new poll: He beats Trump by 11 pts IN UTAH...

...which hasn't voted Democratic in 50 years!

[slipslidingaway]

7. When you take on the corporate media, financial institutions drug companies etc this is what happens

so donate, phone bank, spread the word via social media.

https://go.berniesanders.com/page/content/splash

https://go.berniesanders.com/page/content/phonebank

Find an event and volunteer ...

http://map.berniesanders.com/

Thank you Seattle!

I read Hillary will be there on Tuesday somewhere?

[marions ghost]

10. Right, spread it

[slipslidingaway]

18. Trying :))) nt

[senz]

30. I heard Bill's up there trying to get some attention for her.

[slipslidingaway]

32. Wondering which voting place he will show up at next? nt

[senz]

34. I heard they did it again this last Tuesday. They get away with it.

It shows no respect for the sanctity of the vote, the right of Americans to freely enter and leave the polling place without delay, interference, and blatant campaigning by powerful figures who should show more respect for the rights of their fellow Americans.

[slipslidingaway]

39. Exactly, the powerful get away with things we never could ...

a visit near a polling place while the 99% show up to vote between responsibilities is truly revolting.

[senz]

41. A lack of empathy for the lives of real people.

Yes, it is revolting. They should not achieve power over the people of this country.

[MorningFrog]

8. The Spokane event will be streamed live

The event in Spokane should be underway. Bernie is supposed to take the stage at 9pm.

It will be streamed live on YouTube.

[senz]

31. God he's working hard.

For us. He's working for the American people.

Lately Hill fans are saying increasingly ugly things about Bernie -- saying he represents privileged white males, saying he's not honest, saying he doesn't like AAs, saying he's sexist, saying he's in it for money ... stupid, ugly, outrageous things. It shocks and sickens me that people can stoop so low.

[MorningFrog]

36. I am not even sure

If all of the negative crap being posted about Bernie is really coming from Hillary supporters. Some of it sounds so horrible it sounds more like GOP/TP negativity.

But the Hillary supporters are spreading it so fast and furious and some are starting to rave like right-wing lunatics. I'm starting to wonder if they were true Democrats to begin with

[senz]

40. I've wondered that all along

but lately it seems like something's wrong. Since their candidate is doing well right now, you'd think they'd be more friendly, relaxed and generous. It's strange that they're not.

[vintx]

20. K&R

Amazing is right.

[rufus dog]

21. My oldest kid was outside

Live texting throughout. She had quite a few classics;

This is a time I will be surrounded by a large group of people with a higher than average IQ.

They're not having people go through metal detectors, perks of being a liberal.

She called upon leaving, saw no issues what so ever, said even when people were running to hear Bernie speak outside they were conscious of others.

[Zira]

25. That's dangerous. They weren't screening. What if Trump fans show up or any nut with a gun who

thinks he's saving America. This is very upsetting.

[senz]

42. Sounds like she had a good time, saw and shared a lot.

Good for her and for you!

[MaggieD]

22. He has already lost

And the looney lefties in my town of Seattle can't save him. Sorry.

[Lorien]

23. Hillary has already been indicted

The rabid Righties on DU can't save her.

See, we BOTH can play at this game!

[senz]

35. Isn't it disgusting?

[senz]

43. "Looney lefties?" So you're a rightie?

I sorta thought so...

[MaggieD]

48. No, I'm a Democrat

The looney lefties here are not Democrats. They are socialists, greens, and anarchists. And Bernie's best feature, as far as they are concerned, is that he smears Democrats.

[senz]

50. Then clearly you haven't been paying attention.

Either that or it's a deliberate prevarication.

Only you know for sure ...

[MaggieD]

56. I bet I pay more attention than you do

I've been a Dem for 38 years, an political activist for 20 years, a PCO for 15, and very involved in my community.

Your crystal ball appears to be broken.

[HumanityExperiment]

57. pay attention to whom...

who's attention are you paying into?

If it's anything similar to HRC and she's not going to disclose so there is that...

It's odd that HRC gives all these great paid speeches and not a lick of media attention is given to that...

Hmmm....

[MaggieD]

59. Issues, policies, voting records....

And when you examine them what you find is that one candidate is on the right side of the issues, policies and votes, and one side is selling you pie in the sky bullshit, which he has zero record of achieving.

[HumanityExperiment]

60. right side indeed...

I do know whom is on the 'right' side it's HRC to be sure

now as to the correct side of the issue there is Bernie

We as a nation used to dream of pie in the sky... we have a record of achieving that, wonder where that spirit went within the democratic party...

[MaggieD]

62. There are other sites to use if your aim is to smear Dems

Plenty of them in fact. Please just stop with the disrespectful smearing of Democrats.

[HumanityExperiment]

64. 'smearing'...

I am not smearing, nor am I being disrespectful

history and facts are my weapons and I wield them so there is that...

[Zira]

24. Yep and I was on the freeway heading there and had to turn around since I found out we couldn't

get in.

I really wanted to see him speak.

[Cali_Democrat]

28. Because he's a one-trick pony who only talks about millionaires and billionaires...

Maybe if he changed up his message, he'd get more coverage.

If you've seen one Bernie rally, you've seen 'em all.

[senz]

38. Obviously, you haven't kept up with him.

He does have a core message that no one else in this country dares to say, but he varies it with every speech, brings in news events, different angles, etc.

People love it.

Whereas Hillary is always so fresh and new with amazing facts we're all just dying to hear. Right? That's why we all rush out to her events. Gee, maybe the MSM is censoring her big crowds, too. That could be why we never hear about them!

[Uncle Joe]

37. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Lorien.

[Lil Missy]

44. What's to cover. He always says the same thing over and over. N/t

[artislife]

46. Like Climate change..boo. Native rights....boring!

Monsanto...get a grip, we like our twinkies.


Oh no, he said it was about Us not him.....gosh, can't he just get over us?

[litlbilly]

66. right, he doesnt change like the wind like someone else we know:)

[pdsimdars]

68. So do you.

[madokie]

47. My tv is dead to the corporate media

fuck'm, I don't need their bullshit anymore.

[Vinca]

49. They'd rather cover an empty stage waiting for Trump.

It's amazing Bernie has done as well as he has given he's been pretty much "disappeared."

[HassleCat]

51. Not exactly silent

Big front pager in Seattle Times this morning. Let me see if I can find a link. Be right back.

Here ya go! http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/bernie-sanders-rallies-thousands-at-seattles-keyarena/

[renate]

67. thank you!

And there are great pictures at a link I found on that page: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/photos-from-the-bernie-sanders-rally-in-seattle/

[workinclasszero]

52. Hillary has gotten 2,539,210 more votes than Bernie

so far in the primaries.

Cute rally though.


http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/democratic_vote_count.html

[imagine2015]

55. Why aren't those people coming out to hear her speak?

Guess they must have a low level of commitment and enthusiasm.

Or Hillary just can't handle crowds.

Come to think of it, are there any photos of Hillary ever participating in a civil rights demonstration?

Anything at all?

We know she was active in the Goldwater movement but is there any indication she was ever an activist in the civil rights, anti-war, women's rights or other progressive movements back in the 60's and 70's?

Please post relevant pictures and/or videos of her participation in any of those movements.

I'll be watching.

There might be something.

I sure hope so.

[brooklynite]

61. Why do you need to go to a rally?

You know what he's going to say; you know how you're going to vote.

Clinton voters don't need to get worked up to do their civic duty.

[asuhornets]

54. Impressive crowd, but

it's not covered because Hillary swept Super Tuesday...That says alot.

[HumanityExperiment]

58. impressive HRC paid speeches, but

they're not covered because HRC wants to sweep them under the rug... that says a lot

see I can troll stir too... it's fun

[pdsimdars]

69. And who got most delegates in these last elections. . . . . . that says a lot.

[felix_numinous]

65. They want us gone, HRC wants us gone

truth has a liberal bias and they cannot take the bright lights, so it's easier for them to turn us off. We are dead to them, even when showing up by the millions, we are only allowed a token representation in government.

The illusion is that liberals are some kind of fringe extremist, while the truth is that neo conservatives support the most extreme dictatorship governments and have deposed countless 'leftist' democratically elected leaders around the world, and this is what they want to do in America.

These international entities do not support democracy, all those environmental, labor, ethics laws get in the way of profits! We cannot allow this to happen here, it would be very difficult to reverse.