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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Women are rejecting Sanders [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)57. It was implicit sexism and paternalism.
"Let's not do it right now" was a reasonable response.
Compared to what?
Fact of the matter is this: He was being dismissive. He couldn't even muster the courage to hear her out or offer an apology, or even to offer some half-hearted apology like "I think we're both to blame" or "we both misunderstood each other" or anything at all... but instead he cut her off and shut her out and walked away in anger.
It's not leadership to tell someone to essentially "shut up" or that it's "my way or the highway" or "hold your horses there little lady, I'll talk to you when *I'M* good'n darn ready to".
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Maybe, but Sander's most vociferous and extreme supporters/campaign reps freak me out.
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#1
Just compare the two speeches on the same subject today. Biden was soothing and reassuring...
George II
Mar 2020
#2
What? They don't like a finger-waving angry shouting man who thinks he's right about everything?
bucolic_frolic
Mar 2020
#5
Yes, although she didn't say anything at the time, I think this is how he lost Rachel in 2016.
LisaM
Mar 2020
#9
Yes after a debate on a crowded stage is the perfect time for a deep heart to heart talk.
Rilgin
Mar 2020
#27
So post and use a different one. This thread is from a debate stage not a great place to talk.
Rilgin
Mar 2020
#40
Bernie was right to wait until they were off the stage and not recorded to talk about the issue.
aikoaiko
Mar 2020
#55
They were on stage and recorded. Is that really the time to for a serious personal discussion?
aikoaiko
Mar 2020
#59
That was reasonable & smart. Wasn't it something to see Amy tear-up Bloomburg live?
Sunlei
Mar 2020
#61
Oh I dunno. Woman here - I think its more like women are more into collaborating, coalition buildin
Kashkakat v.2.0
Mar 2020
#20
They could have had similar policies with better demeanor and less arm waving
IronLionZion
Mar 2020
#29
I happen to know a 20 something young lady who would seriously disagree with that. nt
yaesu
Mar 2020
#31
I think Sanders thought because he has some inexplicable attraction for younger people that he...
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2020
#47