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Sanders: We are not going to defeat Trump by throwing eggs
The Hill's Briefing Room Blog ^ | June 3, 2016 | Evelyn Rupert

Posted on 06/04/2016 12:31:13 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said he understands the anger against Donald Trump that fueled violence at a Thursday rally but denounced the protesters that harassed and assaulted Trump supporters.

"I understand how reprehensible and disgraceful Donald Trump’s positions are, how ignorant they are, how much he is appealing— and I can understand the anger, I surely can," Sanders said at a press conference in Berkeley, Calif., Friday. "The bigotry that is coming from his mouth, the insults to the Mexican community, the Latino community and the Muslim community, and women, and African-Americans, and veterans. I understand the anger.

"But we are not going to defeat Trump, you know, by throwing eggs or getting involved in violence of any kind. We defeat Trump when we stand together as one people and fight for a progressive agenda."

Anti-Trump protests at a Thursday rally in San Jose turned violent as his supporters left the event, with protesters harassing, following and assualting attendees.

When asked Friday about Trump protesters who supported him, Sanders said he didn't want supporters who would turn to violence.


TOPICS: Campaign News; Parties; State and Local
KEYWORDS: communist; democrats; sanders; thugculture; trump; violence
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“When asked Friday about Trump protesters who supported him, Sanders said he didn’t want supporters who would turn to violence.”

Gotta give the ol’ commie credit for that.


41 posted on 06/04/2016 1:30:01 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“But we are not going to defeat Trump, you know, by throwing eggs or getting involved in violence of any kind. We defeat Trump when we stand together as one people and fight for a progressive agenda.”

Actually eggs might work better.


42 posted on 06/04/2016 1:31:13 PM PDT by JPJones ( You can't help the working class by paying the non-working class.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If this were a Republican, the headline would be: Bernie Sanders Finally Accepts Responsibility For Attacks By Thugs. The subheadline would be: Though the candidate may be urging more violent action, disparages the use of eggs, says nothing about hitting and beating on opponents.


43 posted on 06/04/2016 1:33:34 PM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

coz Sanders knows so well that his “we” includes all the vicious thugs who have been violently attacking peaceful Trump supporters.....

nice to see Bernie acknowledge such obvious facts.....


44 posted on 06/04/2016 1:35:39 PM PDT by Enchante (Shrillary Clinton: Hamas puts its rockets and ammo in schools and hospitals because Gaza is small)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

What is the old fart suggesting?
44 Magnums?


45 posted on 06/04/2016 1:36:08 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Since he uses “we” I take it he bears some responsibility?


46 posted on 06/04/2016 1:40:56 PM PDT by aquila48
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"I understand how reprehensible and disgraceful Donald Trump’s positions are, how ignorant they are, how much he is appealing— and I can understand the anger, I surely can," Sanders said at a press conference in Berkeley, Calif., Friday. "The bigotry that is coming from his mouth, the insults to the Mexican community, the Latino community and the Muslim community, and women, and African-Americans, and veterans. I understand the anger.

Really Bernie, can you? Is it anything like the anger you're trying to provoke by vomiting such outrageous loads of insult, misrepresentation and slander out of your mouth? Or let me guess - it's not provocative when you do it in actuality, only when Trump dares refute your fundamental premises? Yeah I thought so, you communist bastard.

47 posted on 06/04/2016 1:56:05 PM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Then expect escalation to rocks, followed by molotovs.


48 posted on 06/04/2016 2:03:20 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: jonrick46

The lead provocateurs in San Jose were the Black Block, who are based out of Oakland and cause problems whenever there is a local protest.

They’re the spoiled white children of the local ruling class, they hide behind masks are are anarchists looking for excitement and the thrill of destruction and violence against other humans. It’s pure infantile evil.


49 posted on 06/04/2016 2:12:26 PM PDT by Helvan
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Throwing eggs is the least of it.


Throwing eggs and hitting someone is ASSAULT...


50 posted on 06/04/2016 2:13:05 PM PDT by Hotlanta Mike ('You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")
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To: justlurking

Unless you pander to them you insult them. Don’t worry bernie needy rally we will stand and fight.

Pray America wakes


51 posted on 06/04/2016 2:13:33 PM PDT by bray (Trump/Palin 2016)
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To: Travis McGee

Bernie the Bolshevik has his movement, let’s see what he does with it. Endorsing HRC when he loses will prove he is a pretender. I hope he fights her tooth and claw.


52 posted on 06/04/2016 2:26:55 PM PDT by orchestra ((And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.))
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To: nickcarraway

Suck a Free-Range egg, Bernie.


53 posted on 06/04/2016 2:27:50 PM PDT by gigster (Cogito, Ergo, Ronaldus Magnus Conservatus)
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To: Paine in the Neck

To be responded to with 223


54 posted on 06/04/2016 2:43:18 PM PDT by Jeff Vader
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To: grania

I hate to say it, but my daughter is one of them. She advocates violence and killing the rich. She is a college grad that’s pure communist. I no longer speak to her.


55 posted on 06/04/2016 3:52:16 PM PDT by PA-RIVER
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To: PA-RIVER
Don't blame yourself. In time, something will quite likely happen that awakens her sensibilities and her upbringing will have an impact. Please, leave the door open so that she feels that she can approach her family when she realizes the path she's on does not lead to a good future.

Let me know if she turns things around.

"grania"

56 posted on 06/04/2016 4:03:44 PM PDT by grania
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Socialist...Nazi, really Bernie, aren’t they just embracing your legacy?


57 posted on 06/04/2016 4:32:50 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Actually, they are going to elect Trump by throwing eggs. Every time a pretty, blond, white woman is backed up against a wall by ethnic men, spit on and egged and manages to keep her composure and a smile on her face, more voters are going to say they’ve had enough.

With social media, the old media will not be able to frame this narrative they way they used to.


58 posted on 06/04/2016 4:53:56 PM PDT by ModelBreaker (')
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To: jonrick46

Would it be fair to say that Bernie and Hillary have joined the terrorists by inflicting violence and intimidation on Trump supporters?


59 posted on 06/04/2016 6:26:35 PM PDT by GilGil
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60 posted on 06/04/2016 6:28:15 PM PDT by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
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