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261. Uh-huh. And that's why he did an end-run around the woman

Sat Apr 9, 2016, 10:51 PM

Apr 2016

who is the President of the Academy and running the conference, and scored his invite from a Vatican bigshot who, as a member of the board, is supposed to be "assisting" the President in the operations of the Academy.

Some assistance. No wonder she was offended. And not only did the board member issue the invite, he wrote in the letter that he was offering the invitation on the President's behalf!

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"You're meeting with the Pope?" "Yup". [View all] seabeyond Apr 2016 OP

So it was Sanders himself who said he was meeting with the pope. still_one Apr 2016 #1

It was. I heard the story play out yesterday and finally... seabeyond Apr 2016 #10

Boy was I mislead by some on this forum. Now I understand why the media headlined still_one Apr 2016 #24

You are welcome. Mind blowing, huh? Lol. Nt. seabeyond Apr 2016 #27

The Pope is headed to Greece on the 16th. MADem Apr 2016 #151

Pope Francis liberal from boston Apr 2016 #157

Because this is breaking: anothergreenbus Apr 2016 #252

The free beacon? Thanks for the right wing garbage still_one Apr 2016 #256

Why did Senator Sanders help perpetuate the myth that he was going to meet with the pope, as still_one Apr 2016 #254

Losing the plot on the Bernie / Vatican story ---> Petrushka Apr 2016 #239

Finally! AlbertCat Apr 2016 #246

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #251

So you're just going to keep posting the same two RW links through the whole thread? TeamPooka Apr 2016 #303

Sanders simply responded to the View's characterization and . . . DrBulldog Apr 2016 #305

He lied, about the Pope. You know the, Thou shalt not lie. Unless a Sanders. seabeyond Apr 2016 #315

"Disingenuis" at best...bald faced lying politician at worst pandr32 Apr 2016 #26

It is being a politician, for sure. One of those gotcha. Why measured is so much more necssary seabeyond Apr 2016 #29

Totally agreed pandr32 Apr 2016 #58

Yes. To me, it really is simple. Thank you. I do not hear simple reason enough, in life. Nt. seabeyond Apr 2016 #65

As a long time Clinton supporter SCantiGOP Apr 2016 #79

This is the thing with Sanders campaign. Many of the issue that have hurt him, that became a big seabeyond Apr 2016 #84

This is why Pres. Obama is so refreshing. pandr32 Apr 2016 #197

Normally, you'd have a valid point. But St. Bernie has been held up as a paragon of morality. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #85

To be perfectly honest... Old Crow Apr 2016 #94

There is a serious Op on Du now comparing him to Christ. You get that, right? seabeyond Apr 2016 #101

Wow, you're in full-on OUTRAGE mode, aren't you? Old Crow Apr 2016 #118

Please do not define me addressing what I see as a serious issue, as outraged. seabeyond Apr 2016 #120

Sorry: I have the right to describe your post and your attitude as I see fit. Old Crow Apr 2016 #132

I like what I see maggies farm Apr 2016 #222

aaahhhhh, cute. seabeyond Apr 2016 #223

Go look in the Bernie Group for starters. "He's a Jewish Carpenter" is just where they started... Hekate Apr 2016 #127

Well, this was an intelligent post and I thank you for that. Old Crow Apr 2016 #173

Thank you. I know I have a sharp pen, but I do try. Hekate Apr 2016 #177

Back atcha! Old Crow Apr 2016 #178

Well, Bernie also says he has a lot in common with the Pope! Native Apr 2016 #225

Ego, ... You are right. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #227

Geez...they share VERY MUCH in common if people bother to learn about their backgrounds. cynzke Apr 2016 #306

And then Sanders went of with his degrees and did nothing for two decades not being a productive seabeyond Apr 2016 #316

"the immaturity belied by your use of the term 'St. Bernie'". Oh, dear. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #231

Yet some DUers get upset with Queen Hillary or the word coronation Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #307

Some do, some don't. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #308

. Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #309

What is funny is the insistence that Sanders be anointed, while accusing Clinton of coronation. seabeyond Apr 2016 #317

+1 dchill Apr 2016 #279

You are welcome! pandr32 Apr 2016 #195

Hillary sure is greiner3 Apr 2016 #126

Millions agree. The world over. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #220

Disingenuous or politics has nothing to do with this at all dr60omg Apr 2016 #242

Sachs, a speaker, asked Sorondo to give an invite to Sanders. That is all it is. seabeyond Apr 2016 #248

This is a pretty comical interpretation of events. Old Crow Apr 2016 #274

A speaker, that has pull asked for an invite. Perfectly normal. The Pope said he had NOTHING seabeyond Apr 2016 #318

Whoah. Don't even TRY to put words into my mouth. Old Crow Apr 2016 #357

I asked a question. Now, it is your place to answer, or not. Whhhhooooaaah. !!! seabeyond Apr 2016 #359

It wasn't a benign question and you know it. Old Crow Apr 2016 #361

It was a question. No more or less. seabeyond Apr 2016 #362

The day after invitation not from Vatican was secured, Dr.Sachs (a Sanders Foreign Policy adviser) seabeyond Apr 2016 #323

^^^ THIS ^^^ chwaliszewski Apr 2016 #262

+1. Agree with you 100%. Old Crow Apr 2016 #272

Hillary would have been invited nxylas Apr 2016 #295

LOL! That was too good. Old Crow Apr 2016 #296

At least they would have wanted to invite her. Sanders, they are clueless about. seabeyond Apr 2016 #321

Sanders "fans" don't seem to comprehend the issue is the lie the Pope summoned Sanders for a meeting seabeyond Apr 2016 #320

Some Clinton supporters don't seem to comprehend... Old Crow Apr 2016 #363

You define outrage and conclude jealous and petty. So what? seabeyond Apr 2016 #364

LOL. I see you are down to your weak-sauce responses now. Old Crow Apr 2016 #365

No, You just do not get to define me. I stopped reading the bulk of your posts when addressing your seabeyond Apr 2016 #366

So, basically, you're saying you've placed your hands over your ears... Old Crow Apr 2016 #368

I say when you immediately define me, I stop reading to address it. Like, stating now I "mean" seabeyond Apr 2016 #369

Seabeyond, you can look in the mirror and define yourself however you want. Old Crow Apr 2016 #372

There you go again, just the title. Taking it personal. I am bored, I am done. seabeyond Apr 2016 #373

Truly an amazing thread. Thank you and take care! Old Crow Apr 2016 #374

I think it is awesome, too. You are welcome and you too. seabeyond Apr 2016 #375

Sanders is so full of Himself: He has self appointed him self St.Bernard lewebley3 Apr 2016 #174

Maybe he genuinely believed that the invitation included meeting the pope. thesquanderer Apr 2016 #235

Well you know, there are lies, and then there are LIES. You get two liars for one price here folks!! PatV Apr 2016 #255

Kinda like, Clinton is responsible for deaths in Iraq. Oh wait, just teasing. seabeyond Apr 2016 #314

No comment on the video or the two liars in it? Of course not. PatV Apr 2016 #351

That isn't the conversation, I don't play deflect game. Kinda like Sanders. I focus on the issue. seabeyond Apr 2016 #352

No you don't 'focus' on the issues. You have plenty to say when the subject is Sanders. PatV Apr 2016 #355

Yes. I get to choose what I discuss. You are absolutely correct there. seabeyond Apr 2016 #356

And that's why you're such a dishonest broker on this site. You like to stir up shit but don't like PatV Apr 2016 #367

lol. seabeyond Apr 2016 #370

That added so much to this post. Oh wait. Never mind. You rarely do. PatV Apr 2016 #376

Well that added a whole nothing to the conversation. How much help did you need to come up with it? PatV Apr 2016 #377

Wait, what? You have been here for a week? And you have decided all this about me? Too funny. seabeyond Apr 2016 #371

He also said on Morning Joe that it was an invitation from the Vatican. It wasn't. KittyWampus Apr 2016 #20

Absolutely. Do you mind if I add into the OP? I am gonna do without permission, knowing... I do. NT seabeyond Apr 2016 #30

The Vatican said that it did not invite Sanders. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #37

I read yesterday that the science place and Vatican are not even really connected. seabeyond Apr 2016 #49

Correct. The Academy of Social Sciences is an autonomous entity. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #302

Thank you for this. Gonna bookmark. They are all over FB spreading the lie. Silly. seabeyond Apr 2016 #322

this was debunked - he did NOT invite himself CarrieLynne Apr 2016 #158

It is still a developing story regarding how Sanders got the invitation from the Academy. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #160

It was a top aide of the Pope (Sorondo) and chancellor of the Academy passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #179

The Pope did not invite BS. Sorondo did not invite BS on behalf of the Pope. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #186

I never said he was invited on behalf of the Pope. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #188

Archer is superior to the Chancellor. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #192

My mistake, thanks for the info. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #193

Her name was used in the invite without her permission. To call it out is not going "apeshit". seabeyond Apr 2016 #199

Bernie did not write the invitation passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #204

"You're meeting with the Pope?" "Yup". The Op was clearly written, to say calling him out is about seabeyond Apr 2016 #209

No, the chancellor is superior to the president creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #257

The Pope's press office says the Pope did NOT invite Sanders. n/t pnwmom Apr 2016 #218

Because of people like you the Bishop who is the Chancellor had to show the invitation dr60omg Apr 2016 #244

It wasn't actually an invite from "the guy running the conference." The woman who is running pnwmom Apr 2016 #217

Yup. Dr. Sachs "helped the Vatican reach out to Sanders." (uh huh) From the Atlantic: LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #253

Yes, it was creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #259

Sachs, Sanders Foreign Policy adviser and speaker at conference, secured the invite. seabeyond Apr 2016 #324

In fairness, he may have been TOLD that there was an opportunity to meet Pope. blm Apr 2016 #36

This calls into question Sanders' judgement in multiple ways. He's out of his league KittyWampus Apr 2016 #45

You know what BLM, then send someone out to step up and address. seabeyond Apr 2016 #51

I get that, but, it is very likely he was told it was in the works. blm Apr 2016 #96

Because my 20's are believing in Sainthood, Fairy Tale, Gods messenger and I do not believe that is seabeyond Apr 2016 #99

Like I said, I freely admit I am wearing GOTV blinders. blm Apr 2016 #107

I am trying to get my kids to actually step beyond the illusion and be more pragmatic and seabeyond Apr 2016 #111

It's not a RW FrostyAusty Apr 2016 #122

Various lies repeated constantly. That alone defines caricature. Various lies.... Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #123

Well gosh I guess there's nothing more for you to learn from people who were adults in 1990. .... Hekate Apr 2016 #134

thanks FrostyAusty Apr 2016 #155

Here, read this.... Hekate Apr 2016 #191

See…that is what I say both sides are being shortsighted. It is only making blm Apr 2016 #241

Ten days ago, I too would BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #103

Believe me, I don't care for ANY tactic that hurts November voting. I am blm Apr 2016 #112

you could very well be right. Also, it isn't the end of the world still_one Apr 2016 #185

Yep shenmue Apr 2016 #299

Dammit-Stop posting video of Bernie lying. It makes him look confused redstateblues Apr 2016 #2

Damnit!!! Lol. What a way to start a weekend. It is a bit of an hoot. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #12

Every other aspect of Vaticangate is irrelevant. Lying to gain an edge in NY that the Pope summoned Hoyt Apr 2016 #3

I agree. This is it. Everything else irrelevant, well, he wrangled the invite. Or his people. seabeyond Apr 2016 #5

I LOVE that he's meeting with the Pope. It's a tacit endorsement of Sanders, you know. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #379

He isn't meeting with the Pope and his man Sachs asked for the invite. I know, you are being silly seabeyond Apr 2016 #381

Sleazy ... yes ... that's the word! NurseJackie Apr 2016 #7

The thing is, truly. If people would just quit playing him as all that in integrity, and simply seabeyond Apr 2016 #19

Do you have a source for that? creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #267

The OP ought to help you, he's not meeting with Pope. He lied Hoyt Apr 2016 #268

You seem to have no idea whether what you post is true or not creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #270

Did he tell the truth about meeting with the Pope, it's that simple. Hoyt Apr 2016 #271

Question: Does anyone know the percentage of registered Democrats DURHAM D Apr 2016 #4

Not sure about registered Democrats, but the % of Catholics in NY is 30-38% (saw both numbers) George II Apr 2016 #13

Interesting, but not something I would be going for, especially declaring not religious. More, what seabeyond Apr 2016 #23

I got so so tired of the "bird as a sign" stories that annavictorious Apr 2016 #38

Wow. Lol. Ha ha. I wasn't on Du during that time. I was FB. Oh, mg. Lol. seabeyond Apr 2016 #60

Which brings me to Obama's statement the other day about not turning into bagger. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #61

I always viewed it as some diety giving him the bird. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #80

I would think this would hurt him with Catholics. LisaM Apr 2016 #72

I cannot really see much difference than the Kim Davis situation. That wasn't good all around. seabeyond Apr 2016 #73

It's no different. LisaM Apr 2016 #89

Exactly. A political play that failed. Nt. seabeyond Apr 2016 #91

I find it disturbing that Sanders has been misinformed by his own campaign twice in one week.... Hekate Apr 2016 #119

I'll bet St. Sander's crew knows! justhanginon Apr 2016 #17

Looks like he DID say it! Nothing vague or "plausibly deniable" about that, is there? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #6

Thank you. My moral compass anyways, this is a blatant lie. I would be teaching my boys... Lie. seabeyond Apr 2016 #8

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #22

Do tell. Sounds like you should take this up with the Admins. Hekate Apr 2016 #137

Oh no ........... they were sent the pm also. polly7 Apr 2016 #140

Lots and Lots of misinterpretations. stonecutter357 Apr 2016 #161

We'll see about that. & Mahalo seabeyond for posting! Cha Apr 2016 #9

This will not turn out well for him ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #18

he was tricked by someone on his campaign into believing that the invite was from the Pontiff himsel seabeyond Apr 2016 #33

K&R ismnotwasm Apr 2016 #11

for shame, Bernie... sarae Apr 2016 #14

Lying is a sin Saint Bernie liberal N proud Apr 2016 #15

I know, right? Lol, to the Pope. Wow. Gutsy. I take a step back looking over my shoulder!!! seabeyond Apr 2016 #40

He also said on Morning Joe that it was an invitation from the Vatican KittyWampus Apr 2016 #16

This tells me that it wasn't just an isolated slip-of-the-tongue, or ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #25

Thanks for the copy/paste. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #41

You're wrong creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #263

You're wrong. Sachs, his Foreign Policy adviser secured the invite. seabeyond Apr 2016 #325

It was. Where else would an invitation from the Vatican come from? Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #297

Hence the lie. It wasn't an invitation from Vatican. Academy of Social Sciences is autonomous entity seabeyond Apr 2016 #327

Man is he in for a surprise when he find out that the Pope isn't even going to be in the country.... George II Apr 2016 #21

That one now is a little more unclear. I am still paying attention as it further unfolds. seabeyond Apr 2016 #42

Sanders earning his pinocchios. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #28

I believe so ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #39

We really needed it added up, just for a two week period. I am working to 20. seabeyond Apr 2016 #43

If he takes Janie it coud be a second honeymoon! yallerdawg Apr 2016 #31

From what I hear the kids money can't come into play. Lets see if he personally reaches in his seabeyond Apr 2016 #44

OP is flat-out wrong. Old Crow Apr 2016 #32

"OP is flat-out wrong.""You're meeting with the Pope?" "Yup". seabeyond Apr 2016 #46

I made a mistake here. Old Crow Apr 2016 #90

"Sanders indicated"... Sanders stated, he was meeting the Pope. seabeyond Apr 2016 #92

Yes, he said "Yup." Old Crow Apr 2016 #97

Yup is a yes. He was asked a question and he confirmed it. It was not true. That is a lie. Right? seabeyond Apr 2016 #102

Yes, I'll grant you that. Old Crow Apr 2016 #116

"Yes, I'll grant you that." That is all. The big deal was created by Sanders and supporters not seabeyond Apr 2016 #117

I beg to differ. The "big deal" seems to be created by you and other Hillary supporters. Old Crow Apr 2016 #128

+330,000. nt. polly7 Apr 2016 #130

"Next week, at the Vatican's invitation, Sanders will speak at a Vatican conference..." annavictorious Apr 2016 #175

I'm not so sure about that. Old Crow Apr 2016 #180

The Pope did not invite Sanders to the Vatican annavictorious Apr 2016 #196

Why would I want this to go away? Old Crow Apr 2016 #200

The Vatican did invite him creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #265

Try reading the speakers list. Bernie ain't on it and he wasn't invited by the Pope. Get it? leftofcool Apr 2016 #273

Clearly, YOU don't get it. Old Crow Apr 2016 #280

Now. Because of the mess, now they are saying they may. Not when Sanders said he was meeting seabeyond Apr 2016 #330

Utter nonsense. Old Crow Apr 2016 #358

Sachs asked for the invite. Sorondos said ok. seabeyond Apr 2016 #360

I did and he's on it creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #393

No, the Vatican did not. Sach put out a request and a Chancellor said ok. seabeyond Apr 2016 #328

We need to get fewer than 12 full-time Federal agents looking into this! frylock Apr 2016 #144

And right away! LOL (N/T) Old Crow Apr 2016 #152

Sanders created his on "Frankenstein's monster" by lying. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #55

Screw those pesky facts Iliyah Apr 2016 #66

Sanders is not speaking annavictorious Apr 2016 #187

Really? You're sure of that? Old Crow Apr 2016 #212

The speakers list is already out and Bernie is not on it. leftofcool Apr 2016 #275

Didn't even read my post, did you? Old Crow Apr 2016 #278

People are running around trying arrange things so a lie is no longer a lie. Doesn't work like that. seabeyond Apr 2016 #331

You're wrong creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #266

No, he was not invited by the Vatican. seabeyond Apr 2016 #332

Bernie lied. He insinuated he was meeting the Pope on "The View" also upaloopa Apr 2016 #57

The OP shows him actually lying. Literally. As does the transcript from Morning Joe. KittyWampus Apr 2016 #62

Why don't you wait and see if he meets with the pope or not? Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #285

He stated the Pope summoned him for a meeting. Doesn't matter what happens in the future. seabeyond Apr 2016 #333

Hillary supporters don't care about the truth, otherwise they wouldn't be supporting her lying SammyWinstonJack Apr 2016 #76

Right. Why believe your lying' eyes and ears? It must have been someone IMPERSONATING pnwmom Apr 2016 #258

In November I am voting for Bernie Sanders. erlewyne Apr 2016 #34

That is your constitutional right. seabeyond Apr 2016 #47

You'll need to write in Sanders. stopbush Apr 2016 #63

Yup! erlewyne Apr 2016 #83

shows what you know DemonGoddess Apr 2016 #113

The ignorance... Hekate Apr 2016 #135

K & R revmclaren Apr 2016 #35

Bernie is a name dropper. He uses names and stretches of the imagination upaloopa Apr 2016 #48

Throw in the bird, this is how I see it, really. Nt. seabeyond Apr 2016 #69

yep, and he'll no doubt be evading sniper fire on the way there stupidicus Apr 2016 #50

Sorry ... HE was the one who "suggested" it. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #54

He also lied on Morning Joe. So it wasn't an isolate incident. n KittyWampus Apr 2016 #64

Once could be dismissed as a mistake. Twice is intentional. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #131

You're lying about Morning Joe. Quit it. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #298

It's in quotes. What was said. Lol. Oh wait, Lying Sanders really said he was meeting with the Pope? seabeyond Apr 2016 #334

wow just wow. stonecutter357 Apr 2016 #52

Don't you know that video has been debunked stopbush Apr 2016 #53

"Yup!" NurseJackie Apr 2016 #56

There are going to be some awesome Photo Shopping the Pope opportunities this week!!!! Walk away Apr 2016 #59

Oh, fuckin' funny, cute, clever. Thanks. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #71

US election: Bernie Sanders invited to Vatican by Pope Alexa100 Apr 2016 #67

That's not helping. Does this mean he only reads "HEADLINES" instead of getting facts and details? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #77

I prefer a President that does the homework. At the least. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #78

Lol. KPN Apr 2016 #68

We aren't incensed! We are laughing! Walk away Apr 2016 #82

He is going to Greece on the 16th if you had any integrity you would research this dr60omg Apr 2016 #243

Oh please! Relax... Walk away Apr 2016 #247

I wasn't aware of that the Pope would be in Greece on the 14th and 15th creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #269

They are literaly too dense to understand. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #286

Dense? Pretty damn insulting listening to Sanders lie and you all refuse to acknowledge. Then, seabeyond Apr 2016 #335

No surprise. DawgHouse Apr 2016 #70

This story got very quiet, very quickly annavictorious Apr 2016 #74

"I wonder if State Department had to get involved." Ya know, who knows. They're much more measured seabeyond Apr 2016 #75

K&R rock Apr 2016 #81

Both the Pope and Bernie have expressed profound environmental concerns as well as economic. joanbarnes Apr 2016 #86

Clinton and Obama have spent massive time and effort on this issue, as well. It is a Democratic seabeyond Apr 2016 #87

if inferring that you will meet the pope when its possible is evil of Bernie... retrowire Apr 2016 #88

"if inferring"... Stating that you will meet the Pope. seabeyond Apr 2016 #93

If you take it at face value then yes, it's explicitly incorrect. retrowire Apr 2016 #154

"it's explicitly incorrect." Hence, a lie. Which is what the Op is about. seabeyond Apr 2016 #162

lol retrowire Apr 2016 #166

No, it only means he is trying to make a lie, correct. So who knows, he might get it does. seabeyond Apr 2016 #168

He's trying to make a lie correct? lmao retrowire Apr 2016 #169

You're meeting with the Pope? Yup. (done deal, not) seabeyond Apr 2016 #170

Nope, it's not a done deal, didn't say it was. lol retrowire Apr 2016 #172

well, after the humiliation of world class gullibity seen in buying "He invited himself!!!" stupidicus Apr 2016 #98

It is far from decided that BS did not lobby for the invite. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #163

shovel your bs to this guy stupidicus Apr 2016 #183

That guy was contradicted by his superior. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #189

which changes nothing in regards to Bernie getting an invite stupidicus Apr 2016 #194

True, it does not change the fact that Sanders lied, as shown in the OP. nt SunSeeker Apr 2016 #201

thanks for conceding the validity of my observations and accompanying remarks stupidicus Apr 2016 #206

No, it was not a "molehill." He used the Pope's name to pander for votes. nt SunSeeker Apr 2016 #207

Nonsense. Chancellors are superior to presidents. Old Crow Apr 2016 #203

Wrong. I cited you to the Academy's own Bylaws. Angela Merkel has nothing to do with it. nt SunSeeker Apr 2016 #205

You're wrong. Old Crow Apr 2016 #208

An assistant is not a boss. Bosses get assisted by their assistants. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #211

A swing and a miss. Old Crow Apr 2016 #214

It is you who is ignorant of the role of an assistant. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #215

Well, it would be great if the word "assistant" appeared in the bylaws. Old Crow Apr 2016 #216

The word "assist" does. Assistants asist. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #219

Yes, and so do superiors. But obviously you've dug in your heels on this... Old Crow Apr 2016 #221

It's not a "Vatican conference," it's an Academy conference; BS did not get invited by the Vatican. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #228

Maybe you should take a break from the keyboard for awhile. Old Crow Apr 2016 #237

It is you who maybe should take a break from the keyboard for awhile. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #301

Hey, when you do anything that embarrasses me, I'll be sure to let you know. Old Crow Apr 2016 #304

You can have your "fun." I'll stick with reality. nt SunSeeker Apr 2016 #386

If your "reality" means believing that... Old Crow Apr 2016 #390

You're wrong creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #277

No, you are relying on sloppy reporting by Reuters. Sanders made this mistake with WaPo. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #293

I am bookmarking this for me, good info. These people will refuse to acknowledge the lie or seabeyond Apr 2016 #336

Oh and guess what...Sorondo subsequently admitted Sanders initiated the invitation. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #388

Absolutely. There is an OP floating around. He had the Pope to deal with, "Thou shalt not lie". seabeyond Apr 2016 #389

You are wrong creatives4innovation Apr 2016 #281

Reuters has never been wrong before? How do you explain the bylaws? nt SunSeeker Apr 2016 #291

Reuters has been wrong before and they are contradicted by the Academy bylaws. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #292

And he will likely meet the pope. basselope Apr 2016 #95

We will cross that bridge when we come to it. This story is still playing out. I prefer watching it seabeyond Apr 2016 #104

Bridge has been crossed. basselope Apr 2016 #106

I do not play this game. seabeyond Apr 2016 #108

And yet, here you are. basselope Apr 2016 #110

indeed, we've yet to find out if that's been talked about by him/others there stupidicus Apr 2016 #109

His comments have been far more dishonest than Hillary's. So discouraging. nt anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #100

hardly, you and the top poster should run through all of these stupidicus Apr 2016 #105

OOPS polly7 Apr 2016 #125

Those are Bernie's. That man needs to pay Gepetto overtime!!!! MADem Apr 2016 #146

You must live in an alternate universe. SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #129

Fact. Clinton is rated the MOST honest candidate of all of them. seabeyond Apr 2016 #136

Not by anyone I know! SocialLibFiscalCon Apr 2016 #138

No. polly7 Apr 2016 #141

Arggg!!!! What???????!!!!!!!!! Pauldg47 Apr 2016 #284

Aw, are you discouraged? You should be. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #288

The BBC reports that Clinton people need to get a grip Voice for Peace Apr 2016 #114

Wow. Vulgar insults. seabeyond Apr 2016 #115

LOL. polly7 Apr 2016 #121

Does the Pope prefer Lesbos? Will he even be in Rome at all? MADem Apr 2016 #124

And if it were Hillary we'd be singing a different tune. Phlem Apr 2016 #133

#SaintBernard! thereismore Apr 2016 #139

This is just killing you, isn't it? frylock Apr 2016 #142

Oh, Silliness Frylock. seabeyond Apr 2016 #143

Yes, it is really quite silly indeed. frylock Apr 2016 #149

All the above and diarrhea 840high Apr 2016 #153

! frylock Apr 2016 #156

I am bookmarking this thread just so I can jeer and laugh IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #145

I like you. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #147

And, I am VERY sad about that, IdaBriggs. chervilant Apr 2016 #159

What I do know, because we have talked often. There are Sanders and Clinton supporters that admire seabeyond Apr 2016 #164

I agree. SoapBox Apr 2016 #337

Lots of nasty insults to a lot of people in your post. seabeyond Apr 2016 #340

+10,000 nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #283

every day in every way hrc just makes me a little more sick to my stomach dembotoz Apr 2016 #148

I am sorry. That can't feel good. seabeyond Apr 2016 #150

Thanks. I posted this in riversedge Apr 2016 #165

NurseJackie suggested it. I never considered putting it in Video Forum, but it is a good fit. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #167

So, Hillary. Any sniper fire? Yup! rickford66 Apr 2016 #171

Using religion for political purpose - unforgivable liberal N proud Apr 2016 #176

Whether it was the Vatican or the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences LiberalLovinLug Apr 2016 #181

Regardless of all that, the Pope did not invite him to a meeting. Just not that hard. seabeyond Apr 2016 #182

having already noted that, it's clear they wouldn't care stupidicus Apr 2016 #184

Too logical dooner Apr 2016 #287

Does he look a little silly telling everyone he's meeting with the Pope when he may not be? seabeyond Apr 2016 #338

tmi dooner Apr 2016 #353

I could have done a lot of things. I choose to say what I wanted to say. I am not about coddling. seabeyond Apr 2016 #354

Well said LiberalL...Lug, thank you n/t saidsimplesimon Apr 2016 #312

K & R. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #190

Remember when Joe Lieberman was "the soul of the Democratic Party?" displacedtexan Apr 2016 #198

I so appreciate it chervilant Apr 2016 #224

Out themselves? displacedtexan Apr 2016 #233

Is it true, the Pope will be on Lesbos that day? hhahahaa nt OhZone Apr 2016 #202

Is it possible, just POSSIBLE, that Bernie thought he would be meeting with him, assumed so Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #210

He used the Pope to pander for votes. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #213

or not! It hardly seemed like shameless pandering to me Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #234

I am very offended. Having been raised in the Catholic faith, I find it hard to believe he would Native Apr 2016 #245

Wow. What a powerful, well-stated post. SunSeeker Apr 2016 #249

I agree. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #250

Bernie is humble. SoapBox Apr 2016 #329

" Bernie is humble." Ha. Lol lol. Ah ha. seabeyond Apr 2016 #339

After reading FlaGranny Apr 2016 #226

The petty jealousy rolls on... AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #229

Not in this thread. This thread is about Sanders misleading the universe on national tv. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #232

This thread is pathetic AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #240

None of the above. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #260

If Trump was in this position Tab Apr 2016 #230

Bernie hates "the Establishment." johnp3907 Apr 2016 #236

Uh-huh. And that's why he did an end-run around the woman pnwmom Apr 2016 #261

I know. Uses Archers name in the invite, clear it is her to do, then calls her a liar. Wow. Nt seabeyond Apr 2016 #341

Because the current Pope is very establishment, right? That Guy 888 Apr 2016 #289

I bet he even campaigned in 57 states LadyHawkAZ Apr 2016 #238

What I'd Like To Know Is... chwaliszewski Apr 2016 #264

Why would Hillary want to meet with someone who is Anti LGBT and anti women's rights? leftofcool Apr 2016 #276

LOL! This is one of the all-time great "Sour Grapes" posts in DU history. Old Crow Apr 2016 #282

Sour Grapes Whine flamingdem Apr 2016 #294

"The Fox and the Grapes" Old Crow Apr 2016 #300

Gimme dat! flamingdem Apr 2016 #350

Why would she go to a scholarly conference of 30 while running a campaign right before NY? seabeyond Apr 2016 #342

The in-fighting between the HRC camp and Bernie camp here on DU is becoming tiresome King_Klonopin Apr 2016 #290

It became tiresome a long time ago when Revolution Messaging trolls took over the front page of DU Native Apr 2016 #310

Thank you. Good post. Clinton supporters were lucky to even be able to post on DU, with the seabeyond Apr 2016 #344

I have no way of knowing how the percentages break down, but King_Klonopin Apr 2016 #391

So, the only way my post can have any validity is if I am completely neutral ? King_Klonopin Apr 2016 #392

I agree with you, King, thanks. n/t saidsimplesimon Apr 2016 #311

IMHO, A lot of people have... 40RatRod Apr 2016 #313

I love love love this thread for so many reasons! TheSarcastinator Apr 2016 #319

Ah, and just another post full of insults. seabeyond Apr 2016 #345

$100 says Bernie will meet with the Pope! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #326

Regardless. At the time of the lie there was no meeting and was about a conference attained by Sachs seabeyond Apr 2016 #346

Speaking of Sachs, release the transcripts. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #347

No. Not going to happen nor should Clinton release. I do want Sanders taxes and doctor report. seabeyond Apr 2016 #349

And Bernie's long form birth certificate too? Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #378

All candidates for a long time submit tax and doctor reports. Standard. seabeyond Apr 2016 #380

I have utmost confidence that Bernie will release these. And I'm sure Hillary will or has as of Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #382

Clinton has given us the information required. Sanders hasn't. seabeyond Apr 2016 #383

I have utmost confidence Senator Sanders will release the necessary items. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #384

When? Do you not think it should be part of informed, BEFORE we vote him candidate? seabeyond Apr 2016 #385

That post is utterly hilarious. Nuf said. Good night. Relax into a deep meditation. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #387

And on the same day, Hillary will be sucking up for $$$$$$$ SoapBox Apr 2016 #343

I understand that is false info and has been well said on DU. Why are you spreading incorrect info? seabeyond Apr 2016 #348

Kick. UtahJosh Apr 2016 #394

"Yup," indeed... drokhole Apr 2016 #395

Love watching shit blow up on the face of Clinton supporters hueymahl Apr 2016 #396

The ensuing radio silence is particularly deafening. drokhole Apr 2016 #399

Kick and rec frylock Apr 2016 #397

K&R Thanks for the video! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2016 #398