Here’s why Bernie Sanders plans to speak at Liberty University next month

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“It goes without saying that my views on many issues -- women’s rights, gay rights, education and many other issues -- are very different from the opinions of some in the Liberty University community,” Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist who is Jewish, said Wednesday night, in comments relayed by a spokesman.

But Sanders said he would like to see if “we can reach consensus regarding the grotesque level of income and wealth inequality in our country, about the collapse of the middle class, about the high level of childhood poverty, about climate change and other issues.”

Sanders, who has emerged as the leading alternative to Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic nomination, said he accepted the university’s invitation to speak Sept. 14. The university, which was founded by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell, holds convocations three times a week, which it bills as “North America’s largest weekly gathering of Christian students.”

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“It is very easy for a candidate to speak to people who hold the same views,” Sanders said. “It’s harder but important to reach out to others who look at the world differently. I look forward to meeting with the students and faculty of Liberty University.”

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/08/05/heres-why-bernie-sanders-plans-to-speak-at-liberty-university-next-month/

[beam me up scottie]

1. I can't wait to see how they'll spin this in GD P.

Thanks for the info.

[progressoid]

4. And I wonder how the media will cover it.

Correction. If the media will cover it.

[beam me up scottie]

5. My guess is they'll try to work Israel into the headline.

And the anti-Bernie DUers will run with it.

[TrumanTown]

8. Chris Matthews

Tweety Will Chase Bernie Down There And Ask Him What Is The Difference Between A Democrat And A Socialist - Bernie Will Turn Around And Say "A Real Democrat Is A Democratic Socialist Like FDR Not Like Corporate Clintons That Is The Difference" Tweety Will Then Get A Tinkle Down His Leg!!

[beam me up scottie]

9. LoL!

In my dreams!



A belated welcome to DU, TrumanTown!

[merrily]

13. LOL!

Matthews will never experience an on air tingle going up his leg from Sanders.

[udbcrzy2]

39. I wish he would tell him that

He would never, never, never have the nerve to ask him though.

[merrily]

14. He said something similar when he attended an event the firefighters' union.

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hosted for politicians. Said something like, "Maybe we can't agree on XYZ (which included abortion), but maybe we can agree on ABC. It was met with misquoting him, many wtfs and so on.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/125557694

The firefighters were there to hear about union issues, safety issues, the possibility of federal funding via the Homeland Security budget, etc. However, Bernie and only Bernie, was expected to try to make sure the members of the firefighters union became pro-abortion after one speech from him at the beginning of his cafmpaign.

Meanwhile, the fact that Hillary didn't even show up, went without mention, as did the fact that neither O'Malley, Webb nor any other politician present mentioned abortion or any other social issue. In fact, O'Malley is being lauded on the same thread.

Now you know.

[sabrina 1]

18. Lol, what happened to the old 'reality based, PRAGMATISM' when Bernie

does something rational, like talking to ALL demographics all of whom, or most, do vote and why not get a few of those votes for a candidate for the Dem nomination?

Lol, they are funny. Pragmatism, OUT THE WINDOW!

[merrily]

20. I was going to type that pragmatism is about money and we need to be

absolute on social issues. However, only a day ago, I did an OP about equal rights for gays; and there was a lot of "pragmatism" (or something) around that, too. But, when Bernie just honestly says, we may not agree about certain things, but I know we can probably agree about others, that's unforgivable.

It isn't even about double standards anymore. You have to be a shapeshifter to keep up.

[beam me up scottie]

31. And the people who claim he won't be able to reach across the aisle and work with the GOP

are going to do an about face and turn this into a sign that he'll capitulate.

Typical.

[Autumn]

16. I know of about 4 of them that are going to get right on this when he does

And I'm going to buy stock in smelling salts.

[beam me up scottie]

30. Let the pearl clutching begin!

[beam me up scottie]

40. Wow, we must be psychic!

They were getting the vapours all over GD P just over the announcement.



I hope you bought that stock yesterday.

[Zorra]

2. The good senator from Vermont never ceases to amaze.

[Ed Suspicious]

3. Our guy sees the big picture. So pleased with him.

[Beartracks]

6. This is *incredible.* Most politicians seem to only attend "rallies" rather than...

... dive into "enemy" territory seeking common ground.

Bernie amazes.

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[Fearless]

7. A Democrat with a spine?? Well it's about time.

[appalachiablue]

17. +1

[merrily]

23. I've never believed it was about spine or bravery or fear or anything of the kind.

Or smarts or stupidity.

It's about trying to keep the Democratic base while pursuing personal ambition and personal benefit.

Republicans always said, "Hey, we like the guys with the money and privatizing and we hate taxes and government. That's who we are." So, they pursue that agenda and seem strong and free of disconnects.

Democrats want to pursue that agenda, but have always said, "Hey, we're for the little guy and gal and think government and social safety nets should be there for them, even if it means bigger government and a bit more taxes on everyone who can afford it."

So, now it's "Aw, geez, the stupid assholes across the aisle thwarted us yet again. If you're as outraged about that as we are, send us a donation. Quick!"

[JDPriestly]

10. That takes courage.

[Enthusiast]

11. I'm afraid Bernie has given the students and faculty of Liberty University too much credit.

Most of these people have been thoroughly indoctrinated and are incapable of thinking outside their tiny box (bubble).

[merrily]

15. Maybe. But telling Americans things they have not heard from politicians

about domestic fiscal policies since FDR passed can't hurt.

That is exactly why I donate to Bernie. So Americans can hear certain truths that politicians, including many current Democratic politicians, find highly inconvenient.

On the issues that I suspect he will stress at Liberty U, Bernie is to the right of Frankie Two Sticks AND the big JC. If he goes armed with some New Testament Bible verses, what can they say? Hope he does.

The fact that they are even open to hearing from a pro-abortion, candidly non-religious, Jewish politician alone is a good sign, IMO.

[cascadiance]

24. I think he will probably test speaking on "Obamatrade" there to measure their response...

If there are many there with concerns like this guy had in this right wing article on "Obamatrade" (TPP), there are many ways then to appeal to even the Republican base where many of them are vulnerable too for perhaps being too much of a corporate sellout that would have them support someone like Bernie where they might not support Hillary who likely has similar stances on TPP that many Republicans (and their candidates) do.

http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/3329/Democrats-And-GOP-Rebels-Save-The-Day-On-Obamatrade.aspx

I'm guessing that in addition to TPP, there are other more populist stances on issues that he might find some interest in that corporate Democrats have been ignoring too.

[Enthusiast]

25. I hope they embrace Bernie and become supporters.

However, those people have a history of voting against their own best interests. [URL=.html][IMG][/IMG][/URL]

I hope Bernie can find some traction with them.

[merrily]

33. Polls show that most Americans agree with him on the issues.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12777036

So, he should do fine, unless they decide in advance to be asshats, which is a possiblity.

[Enthusiast]

26. I hope it turns out for the best, of course.

[merrily]

32. I know you do.

[merrily]

22. Well....

I used to say to our audiences: "It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it!"

I, Candidate for Governor: And How I Got Licked (1935), ISBN 0-520-08198-6; repr. University of California Press, 1994, p. 109.

[Doctor_J]

29. That's MHO as well

Bad visual, and little hope of any conversions taking place.

[Scuba]

12. K&R for Bernie's outreach. Bet he wins over many of the students.

[winter is coming]

19. If he does, I'm sure some will be darkly remarking that it proves Bernie appeals

to conservates, and that concerns them.

[merrily]

21. While others are concerned about his alleged inability to work across the aisle

Which is also false.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128027637

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128030707

Nonetheless, I greatly appreciate their sincere concern about all Bernie's alleged shortcomings.

[Doctor_J]

27. Still creepy IMO

I suppose there is nothing to lose by doing it.

[arcane1]

28. Damn, I thought he was going to swerve right and denounce Planned Parenthood!

Based on the absurdities I've seen on DU today!

[merrily]

34. DU without GDP is very nice and nearly sane.

I recommend it.

[arcane1]

35. You know, as much as I hate hiding and ignoring, I warm more to it every day

This might just be the week!

[merrily]

37. I had to take everyone off ignore yesterday to figure out who on my ignore list was

replying to my OP in the Bernie Group. I was too lazy to put everyone back on. I've already begun adding back, though.

I used to pride myself that I had never put anyone on ignore. Not anymore! Pride is not a good trait, anyway.

Truth is, some posters are dead boring and never post anything of value.

[n2doc]

36. +1000

Makes things better.

[aspirant]

38. I'm concerned

about the students potential behavior and what is the Plan B this time?

We must have a policy position that allows Bernie to come away on higher ground.