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beastie boy

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36. You're a US Senator, Bernie: stop talking and do your job. Don't dream it, Be it!

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:11 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Sanders Calls for 'Unprecedented Legislative Response' to Coronavirus Crisis--Not Corporate Bailouts [View all] Uncle Joe Mar 2020 OP

From his house? Why isn't BS in DC? we can do it Mar 2020 #1

So Then, Why Isn't He In DC Working On This Me. Mar 2020 #2

Has he come back to the Senate from Vermont yet? The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #3

Is he in the senate or makes those calls from some other place? robbedvoter Mar 2020 #4

He left Washington late on Wednesday afternoon to "assess". Meanwhile most Senators stuck around... George II Mar 2020 #6

Don't talk about it, DO IT!!! Let's see some action, okay? Of course he has to throw in.... George II Mar 2020 #5

Exactly!! Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #7

That would require work. And, *gasp*, potentially compromise. NYC Liberal Mar 2020 #15

I'm just fucking TIRED of seeing all these lectures from a politician with virtually no action.... George II Mar 2020 #19

+++ still_one Mar 2020 #28

He's not complaining about money being given to CORPORATIONS mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #23

He has never been specific, he just bashes "corporations" along with "corporate Democrats".... George II Mar 2020 #29

The OP has a specific list of which industries are asking for how much, coming from Sanders mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #33

Yes, according to him, but that's not from the bill. George II Mar 2020 #50

All due respect ... whatever, man (nt) mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #51

Of course.. Excellent point, George. Not a time for "buzzwords". Cha Mar 2020 #64

Senator Sanders talks a lot about what is wrong. Other people have been the ones to make it better. Blue_true Mar 2020 #71

Maybe he should be in DC, working with the Democrats mcar Mar 2020 #8

If corporations go under, what happens to their employees? NCProgressive Mar 2020 #9

They will find new jobs with other corporations, capitalism anyone? Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #13

And this is why most people don't support Sanders or his views...our economy would be destroyed. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #16

and this is why many people do support Bernie or his views, in today's modern America Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #21

Not as many as support Biden, and as we're seeing not as many as have in the past.... George II Mar 2020 #34

Exactly, Sanders would have allowed the banks and autos to fail in 2008...that is all I need to know Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #61

Sanders is being destroyed in the primary... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #60

Why would paying the workers directly destroy the economy? mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #25

It is not about paying the workers...it is the irrational hatred of all business. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #58

Agreed. What we should all be looking for is LOANS with strict rules about payback ... mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #62

"Other corporations" cannot be created overnight NCProgressive Mar 2020 #24

Methinks that part of the post was sarcastic and you missed it ... mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #26

No ... the post I was responding to stated NCProgressive Mar 2020 #31

I'll let the person you're responding to reply ... mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #40

I'm not holding my breath for a cogent and succinct, economics driven response. NCProgressive Mar 2020 #43

So Proclaimations By Sanders, Sir, Make Even Less Difference Now The Magistrate Mar 2020 #35

True, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #32

So we are in agreement (see post 40) :) nt mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #47

Broadly, Yes, We Are, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #52

No one is making existing corporations go under, Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #37

lol NCProgressive Mar 2020 #38

lol Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #39

This is not a natural occurrence...it is a fucking emergency...you may want to live through a Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #73

Pandemics are a natural part of the human condition and as such are part and parcel Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #77

It's amazing how many people don't understand the concept Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #10

It's amazing how people don't understand the concept of "Action speaks louder than words"! Sanders.. George II Mar 2020 #11

I haven't heard much of anything from Joe as of late in Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #18

If you haven't, then you haven't been reading the right sources. Common Dreams will never.... George II Mar 2020 #45

There's also this: George II Mar 2020 #54

The Senate is not working from home...just Sanders. I have no interest in any words from his lips Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #14

Not Rand Paul Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #53

He is sick...what is Sanders' excuse? Drop out and endorse...Sanders is dead to me at this point.. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #56

Senators can't "vote from home." MineralMan Mar 2020 #55

They can if they decide to. Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #68

From his house...just blasting the bill ...not doing anything really...more talk talk and talk. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #12

He only knows how to oppose. He is incapable of being comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #44

That's it. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #57

But will there be musical guests tho? W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #17

good for him. he should endorse liz warren's 8 steps manifesto nt msongs Mar 2020 #20

No One Cares What He Says, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #22

"Useless as teats on a boar hog".... comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #48

Sorry Bernie, your anti-corporate act won't work here jmowreader Mar 2020 #27

Well Said, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #63

It also offers a lot of protection to an honest businessman jmowreader Mar 2020 #65

Bernie: Your call for action would be more effective from the Senate. MineralMan Mar 2020 #30

You're a US Senator, Bernie: stop talking and do your job. Don't dream it, Be it! beastie boy Mar 2020 #36

Doesn't commondreams realize that it is all over for Sanders? NCProgressive Mar 2020 #41

Does this mean you support corporate bailouts? Magoo48 Mar 2020 #46

I support them the same way President Obama did NCProgressive Mar 2020 #49

Yes indeed. It should go without saying, yet, isn't said Nearly enough. Magoo48 Mar 2020 #42

How do you hold a round table on COVID 19 with no medical experts? Gothmog Mar 2020 #79

Thank you, Bernie. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #59

Put your ass where your mouth is... BlueIdaho Mar 2020 #66

Where is Bernie????? comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #67

Harvard College Students for Bernie @Harvard4Bernie: In one month, the fed will have lent out the BeckyDem Mar 2020 #69

Thanks for the addition BeckyDem. Uncle Joe Mar 2020 #70

Sure let all the companies fail...who needs jobs? Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #72

The usual...'unprecedented'...what does that even mean...no details...nothing useful. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #74

Fine. But where is he when the Senate is negotiating and voting? Hekate Mar 2020 #75

Why is he in Vermont instead of DC? RandySF Mar 2020 #76

#WhereIsBernie is trending on twitter Gothmog Mar 2020 #78

Is the legislator in the Legislature legislating his 'Unprecedented Legislative Response'? NBachers Mar 2020 #80