Bernie is literally shutting down University Iowa!

[Playinghardball]

The line for the new iPhone wasn't even this long






Bernie!!!

[Cleita]

1. Your pictures rock! eom

[saltpoint]

4. Agree -- looks like a chilly winter

day but those folks are steadfast and very present for this Sanders guy.

I love it.

[Marie Marie]

23. Yes but hopefully "feelin' the Bern" will keep them warm.

[saltpoint]

27. Thumbs up to that. eom

[Thav]

59. Not today

It's above freezing, so hooray for that!

But we're getting a snowstorm tuesday.

Woo and stuff.

GO CAUCUS!

[saltpoint]

62. Yes -- 'Saw you folks there in the

storm's track. Bundle up when it rolls in.
Have some coffee brewing. Make some chili spaghetti.

[Rockyj]

47. Me thinks Bernie has statred a true POLITICAL REVOLUTION!

LOVE YOU BERNIE!

[Plucketeer]

60. So THAT'S what a "B-line" looks like! nt

[Punkingal]

2. wow

[saltpoint]

3. Long lines are good lines.

I bet there aren't that many people lined up to get one of Jeb!'s ceramic turtles.

Go, Bernie.

[cascadiance]

9. The line waiting for 1980 Final Four tickets sold at the building in the second pic...

... wasn't nearly as long then (their old fieldhouse where they played BB games then). I was in it then!

[saltpoint]

10. Ah. That had to be a pretty fun line, too.

But this line just looks like one that's as good as it is long, and I call on the secular gods and goddesses to bestow good vibes on every one of these folks.

Go, Bernie.

[LiberalElite]

15. Jeb's ceramic turtles???

[saltpoint]

16. Yep. This is yet another really

really odd thing about Jeb.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/harold-ford-jr-weighs-new-run-senate-attempt-south-ad-controversy-article-1.458501


I am guessing he's invoking the tortoise and the hare folk tale, where the slow-but-steady turtle eventually wins the race.

So he's passing out little turtles. I guess they're ceramic, but maybe not.

[LiberalElite]

22. Thanks for link but it's about

Harold Ford.

[saltpoint]

28. Uh-oh. I got my right wing entities

mixed up.

On second attempt:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/06/politics/jeb-bush-turtle-tortoise-joyful/index.html

[Fawke Em]

53. BTW, as a Tennesseean, I used to like Ford.

He didn't get all establishment right-wing until he decided to run for US Senate.

He used to be a pretty left-leaning representative. Guess the money got a hold of him.

[retrowire]

5. we need those lines at caucus. nt

[saltpoint]

7. Agree. And we may just get them.

It seems as if the people going to listen to Sanders are giving him their very best ears. He has something well worth hearing, and they get it.

Seems likely that their level of attention would translate to attendance on caucus night.

I don't know one soul in that line. But I love 'em all.

[retrowire]

8. Just 1 day left. I'm not going to get any sleep. lol nt

[saltpoint]

11. You deserve a good rest. It could turn out

to be a long haul campaign.

[retrowire]

12. I'm in it for the long haul and I'm in it to win it. nt

[saltpoint]

13. More power to ya. Let's get this

very decent human being Bernie Sanders into the White House.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

29. I think that this is so important that young people will caucus

[saltpoint]

30. Hi, Rosa. Yep. Let's bring in as many

folks as possible, whether they're 6 or 106.

I realize the 6-year old can't vote, but bring them along anyway to let them see that the grown-ups consider this an important thing.

Of course 6-year olds are allowed to seek the Republican nomination, as evidenced by the words and behavior of the current GOP field.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

31. I guess Trump included 6 years old in his polling

I think democrats will go out in force.

[saltpoint]

32. Agree. He appeals to a low common

denominator.

There's been some chatter about Rubio but his campaign feels stalled to me. And some about Kasich, although he doesn't seem to be prepared for a long haul campaign.

It really does look like they're going to nominate Trump or Cruz. Or, god forbid, both.

You're right -- Democrats will be out in force.

[SheilaT]

57. In 1988 I was able to bring my two young children,

then 1 and 4 to the Democratic caucus in Golden, CO. Very family friendly, it was. Then, when my husband and I were delegates to the county convention a few months later, we could again bring the kids because they provided free babysitting there! Democrats tend to care about families and understand that kids need to be accommodated.

[abakan]

49. We need those lines on Election Day nt

[cascadiance]

6. The window of one of my old dorm rooms many years ago is in the third pic there...

Iowa City rules!! Go down the street under the bridge there across the river in pic three towards the downtown area and it turns in to E. BURLINGTON Street. Bernie's Street!! Was in presidential caucus in the other side of that building back in 76, about the same time Michele Bachmann was campaigning for Jimmy Carter then.

[Duval]

14. I love these pictures, the links, the OP!

And I always appreciate your OP's Playinghardball. Thank you.

[YOHABLO]

17. This is very encouraging. It shows that young folks get it.

I just hope they'll get out and VOTE!! Thank you poli-sci and history professors (perhaps?)

[Sophiegirl]

18. I have tears in my eyes.

In my entire lifetime, I have seen nothing like this. Now, this is what Hope and Change really looks like. The youth of this country can and will take back this Nation. Makes me so proud and also makes me sad that my generation, for whatever reason, could not do the same. I still have my one vote and it goes to Bernie. As does those of my children and their spouses who also support him.

We all Feel The Bern!!!

[JDPriestly]

24. 72 and we did not see this kind of positive involvement even during the 1960s

as I recall. We had great marches and crowds but it was more protest.

This is an affirmative demonstration. People are responding to the hope that Bernie is offering.

We are sick of the gridlock in Washington, D.C. and our state governments because the gridlock doesn't stop favors done for the powerful and rich. It just stops the progress that the rest of us need.

[abakan]

50. I am so glad I'm not the only one.

We have waited for Bernie since JFK. I never thought we would see it in my lifetime, but here he is, and so inspiring to millions, it makes me weep. I thought Obama was an agent of change, but he turned out to be an agent for Wall Street, and a disappointment of epic proportions . Bernie will not let us down.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

67. And this is URGENT, because I see no other Bernie's on the horizon.

It's now or probably never.

[Uncle Joe]

19. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Playinghardball.

[KoKo]

20. Recommend!

[SoapBox]

21. So if SHE is so ahead and inevitable...

Where the hell are the lines of people waiting to see HER? Nada on events for her and zip to the crowds.

These pics look like real people that are going to be voting, come snow or not, for Bernie.

Go Berners!

[JDPriestly]

26. If she were as strong as the polls suggest, these lines would not be so long.

These are not Hillary supporters. These are Bernie supporters and undecided voters. And they are the many.

Maybe there is some secret Hillary support that keeps away from public events, but I have not seen any lines like this for Hillary.

[noamnety]

39. I'd be pissed if I had to wait on line to hear hillary speak.

If I paid a couple thousand dollars to see her, I'd expect better service.

[MrMickeysMom]

40. Yep...

I think she got side-tracked lately by the gas and oil industry in Philadelphia. That line seems to be forming...

[Fawke Em]

54. I realize the Selzer poll is the gold standard, but I just can't fathom we're 3 points behind.

I realize not everyone going to see Bernie will vote for him - or vote at all - but the sheer numbers of people waiting in the cold and muck to see him has to account for something.

Yes, I realize the three points is within the margin of error, but my brain simply can't conceive how Clinton has that many votes when no one is showing up to see her and when the only way she can garner any enthusiasm is to bring Bill along.

[frylock]

25. Wowee!

[chervilant]

33. Has anyone seen any pictures of

long lines waiting to see Hi11ary?

I have to say, I've not seen a single one.

[hifiguy]

34. Wow.

Just wow. She ain't gonna know what hit her.

[ChiciB1]

35. Truly Amazing! Are They Standing I Line To Hear Him Speak?

I'm a Boomer and our Revolution had consequences, but THIS is something that's just not seen in these times!

I want to BELIEVE that this will turn into VOTES! I'm afraid to BELIEVE because I've put my faith in so much over the years!

GO BERNIE!

[merrily]

38. Fear not, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be unto all people.

No matter what happens, hundreds of thousands of Americans now know they've been shafted and why. All over America, they've been discussing it with their relatives, friends and neighbors. They are no longer asleep. Sanders has sowed the seeds. America shall reap the benefits. The rest of the world, too.

[ChiciB1]

41. Yes, merrily I Thank You For This Super Reply...

Had to go out to dinner with my family this evening and as usual I talk my talk about politics and Bernie. To my surprise I've begun to see a shift from what they ALL told me not so long ago that YES, he's what we need, but "He Can't Win!" I kept telling them that I believed he could. I also told them that even if HE didn't win, that the winds of change are blowing!

It's my Grandson's birthday tomorrow and we'll all be together again, but even more people will be there. I can't wait to take my PC over there and SHOW them what's happening!

I'm constantly attacked for pushing and prodding everyone to get involved, make sure they vote and any times I frustrate them with what's in my head. BUT, they also frustrate me because I keep telling them that UNLESS they get off their butts and try to make a difference NOTHING will change.

I'm so happy to come home to see all these positive posts! I live in FL and it's REALLY THE PITS, but I'm seeing movement even here in my very Red County! Groups are being formed for Bernie for rallies, phone banking, registrations of voters and more activity than I've seen in years! This is one of the 3 highest per capita income counties in this state. Katherine Harris was elected as my Representative for 2 terms, so this is a BIG DEAL!

I always have to add, that my family isn't part of the wealthy people who live here, just plain folks trying to get by. I see things happening, don't know how it will turn out... BUT IT IS CHANGE that I'm seeing!

[merrily]

42. Tell them that the first time Bernie won public office, it was the mayoralty of Burlington, which

he won by TEN votes. Then, he turned that city around big time. What people do--or don't do--DOES matter.

[ChiciB1]

43. I Do Know That... Weird, I Never Said It... I Will Now! Thanks! n/t

[merrily]

45. My extreme pleasure. You're most welcome. Bernie (on TV) recently reminded me.

[merrily]

36. Bad Bernie claims to favor making higher education more available, but shuts down a university!

Actions speak louder than words, Senator Sanders.

Fsck you and the pony unicorn you rode in on.

[MrMickeysMom]

37. They're supposed to have a giant snow storm...

Another test to the tenacity of what is important to Americans...

[winter is coming]

44. Not clear exactly when it's showing up, though.

Most of what I've seen hints that the worst won't start until after midnight. I worry about the college kids going home to caucus, as they have fewer years' worth of driving experience under their belts.

[Helen Borg]

51. Perhaps older people won't go outside to vote?

...

[MrMickeysMom]

61. Usually (at least here in PA), it's driving in that weather that limits that group...

Of course, I'm not sure how far any caucus goers have to travel, as these things should be as far as the Precinct, right?

[Lorien]

46. Video of the line:

https://www.facebook.com/bose.probir/videos/10156479968955015/

[questionseverything]

55. wow that is even better

[DrBulldog]

48. The BIG imminent questions are...

... Do all these "kids" understand that if they don't SHOW UP AGAIN tomorrow, they are frickin' wastin' their time?

... Do all these "kids" understand, as part of the 75,000,000 millennials in this country, are right NOW the most POWERFUL political force in America? They are holding their future right in their hands ... do they even realize that?

[Fawke Em]

52. Now I feel sorry my alma mater smashed them in our bowl game in 2015.

LOL.

Go Iowa - we CANNOT let the establishment win this time!

[whereisjustice]

56. I guess some people don't enjoy being fucked over every day by the Hillary class elite.

[certainot]

58. meanwhile iowa and iowa st are helping trump/cruz

and everything anti-bernie

Iowa 4 and Iowa St. 1 endorse 5 limbaugh stations.

that is really fucked up.

so on every major issue those bernie supporters will be shouted over by local and national blowhards wearing cyclones and hawkeye logos.

[LiberalLovinLug]

65. Thanks for that link

Something I already knew, but it really lays it out there, how stark and overwhelming right wing talk is in regards to radio.

Between hate radio and Fox News on TV, they literally blanket the airwaves with misinformation. Many of the hosts on radio also either are regulars on Fox News or they reference others on Fox News on their radio shows, so there is a conflation of bullshit. Most of America is drowning in it.

The scrapping of the "Fairness Doctrine" was the single biggest spike into the heart of open democracy all in the name of "freedom of expression". What that meant was freedom of expression for a few billionaires who monopolize the ownership of radio. And it meant censorship of expression in actuality. But I know I am preaching to the choir.

[certainot]

66. thanks. most dems and liberals really don't get it

i haven't seen any sign of an organized challenge to it.

with all the talk about money in politics the analysts are missing something- if an hour long radio informercial cost $1000, then at an average of 15 hours a day rw talkers, those 1200 radio stations are worth over 4$BIL/year pro republican propaganda that if free for them.

and that's been going on for 25 years

[bbmykel]

63. Makes me teary-eyed

Thanks for the pictures!

[houston16revival]

64. Liberals can always attract university town support

It's how the kids' parents vote that determine the election.