Comments by "Virginia Lawler" (@virginialawler7725) on "Bernie's Volunteer Appreciation Call" video.

  1. William Conron Just my Biggest Thank You to you from NC for what you expected to do for Bernie and for All of Us! The nation was entitled to whatever strength in delegates NY votes would have earned for Bernie at the convention. At first, I really couldn't believe what Gov. Cuomo, etc., had done...to NYers, to Bernie and, by extension, our nation. Until then, I'd been impressed with how Cuomo has been dealing with NY's awful coronavirus situation--his smarts, humility and even once-in-a-while self-deprecating humor, while working hard every day for his people. He reminded me of Bernie that way. But, Cuomo's decision to be a part of the decision to disenfranchise thousands of NYers, to cut you all off from having your say in certainly one of the most important presidential elections in my life (and I'm 81)…. Well, it changed my opinion of him forever...and beyond negatively. It's what I will remember every time I see his face or hear his voice...from now on. I truly could not imagine/believe such a death blow to democracy happening in America in this day and age. But, I should have, considering Trump's words and actions these past 3 1/2 years. And, to go way back, considering how long it took for citizens of color to even get the right to vote in the first place, and how costly that victory was in human lives...and the rest of it. And further considering that it took even longer for women to have the right to vote. America will rally, as it always has, from the American Revolution, the Civil War, and on...and on. But, the blatant voter suppression for NYers is quite awful. And, to have, at the same time, Trump's coronavirus costing 60,000 of our lives in 8 weeks already...more than the death toll in the Vietnam War. It's a lot to handle. If Bernie had been the nominee, he could have prevailed in November...with the help of All of Us. I don't believe Biden can, as his cognitive decline continues. His support by the elites does not rally everyday people. Well, I apologize for carrying on so long. Am glad you wrote. Am sorry you won't be able to help Bernie (and, therefore, all of us). #NotMe.Us
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  2.  Joe Curr  Bernie is not a socialist, he is democratic socialist. But, you know that. You just want to cause trouble. And, by the way, IF you 1) use public highways and roads, 2) value public schools, 3) frequent public libraries, 4) receive or want to receive Social Security and Medicare, 5) need a fireman or a policeman, 6) etc., Etc., ETC, then you are reaping the benefits of democratic socialism.
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  3.  Marksman King  Just a small revision. Bernie didn't "drop out". He "suspended his campaign." I hear folks take comfort in the difference. Whatever...the punchline is that the math no longer seemed to work to result in enough delegates at the Dem convention to prevail as the nominee. I'm an IL native, first learned of Bernie in '63, when he crossed a police line and was arrested while protesting school segregation in Chicago. He'd found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. I truly believe he and his cabinet, department heads, et al, could have/would seriously helped our shaken nation. Maybe you'd enjoy one of my favorite You Tube videos, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago"...
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  4.  @judymeyer4315  Could you provide a cite? That would be huge news. Thanks.
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  5. Ellie Milianti What a WONDERFUL lifelong memory you now have. Am so glad you shared it. Who knew there was a "Bernie bus to Nevada"...or anywhere else! Not me, and I've been paying quite a bit of attention to all things Bernie. Well...there are many primaries left. Perhaps there will be a supportive Bernie bus to each of them! Every delegate he has in hand for the Dem convention will add to our strength. #NotMe.Us
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  6. bigbabyzubas I missed it, too. Never got any kind of notice. Was a total accident that I was somehow switched to this site from wherever I was (not Bernie-related). Very odd. I am a modest ($2.70) but semi-regular donor. Have always wished the campaign would have sent to all donors an advance email notice re such special You Tubes as this one. Probably should have suggested it to the campaign, but....
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  7.  Ray Flo  Don't know what you mean to say here. Please explain and provide a cite. Thanks.
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  8.  @mischevious  Thank you for your perceptive assessment re Bernie. So right about his "priceless gift" to all, throughout his life and both now and on down the road. I was quite negatively surprised/shocked by Patricia Tursi's comment above. It is not in some leaders' nature to retire. There is always more to learn, to share and to do to try to advance a "more perfect union." Bernie has not only "kept his reputation" but also enhanced it due to the millions of new compatriots who have learned of him only since 2015 and the quality of both campaigns. His leadership by example will nourish generations of patriots to come. I first learned of him in 1963, when he was protesting school segregation in Chicago. (A Good You Tube video: "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago") Bernie has continued ever since, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace, especially during his years as a mayor and in the U.S. Congress as a representative and now a senator but no doubt also long ago as a Head Start teacher. He found it very hard over the years to share his own life story. I am the mother and niece of Marines, the latter married to a military nurse who survived serving 'in every Hell Hole in Europe," my only uncle often noted proudly. Other ancestors served back to the American Revolution. I've always been very appreciative of the American Legion and VFW, especially for honoring Bernie as their national Man of the Year (different years) for his consistent service, over so many years, for veterans.
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  9.  Dennis Long  I should feel anger at your post, but I somehow can only be sorry for you, and whatever your motive is. That you would take your time to post such nonsense shows only that you are factless and still chose to speak anyway. A bad combination. Bernie has never "abandoned his campaign and supporters" for anything, whether to be mayor of Burlington, VT (first elected by 10 votes, then re-elected three consecutive times), to be a longtime U.S. congressman or now a re-elected U.S. senator...or as progressives' strongest candidate for POTUS now twice. Bernie was criticized for staying in the 2016 primary too long, but, by doing so he and his folks helped create "the most progressive Dem platform" which would NOT have come about without their efforts. Having earned more than 13,000,000 votes as the runner-up, he then gave a fine nominating speech for Clinton at the Dem convention, which earned him some boo's from his most heartbroken supporters. He called for her nomination by acclamation because the most important path was to defeat Trump. He then went out and held 39 rallies in 13 states for her, across the nation, not stopping until Election Eve...after a final week of 17 events in 11 states, from Maine to concluding in Las Vegas. Bernie suspended his 2020 campaign for one reason...the math at the time did not support him as the Dem nominee. Bernie has betrayed no one. I don't know how you feel about yourself. #NotMe.Us
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  10.  @Hindukushsailing  You have not been paying attention or you are deliberately misleading with your several posts--many call that lying. Whatever...your comments are shameful, also uneducated. The stats are there. They don't lie. A disregard of the impending disastrous climate change. No increase in the fed minimum wage since it was enacted. A dreadful lack of affordable housing. No universal health care, as is well in place in other countries. Discrimination still...based on race, sex, national origin. The out-of-reach cost for so many of a much-needed higher education (whether at colleges/universities or thru apprenticeships in many, many trades). The list of difficulties is substantial in our beloved America--whose reputation has been denigrated so drastically in the past 3 1/2 years. I'm with Rosaly and the millions of us who are sad that not enough of us have turned out to make Sen. Sanders our Dem nominee. There are many Dem primaries ahead. I hope Bernie's delegate count will continue to increase substantially to support his voice at the Dem convention (also hoping that there IS a Dem convention, of course.). P.S. It is especially not a good idea to slam Mommies. #NotMe.Us.
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  11.  @johnsweda2999  What a thoughtful, helpful reply from one Bernie supporter to another. Shows, yet again, who we are. Thanks.
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  12. EileenMc What a strong and moving post. MUCH appreciated. Should he have the opportunity to, and chose to, re-engage, Bernie still very likely might not win against the truly wicked incumbent, who even so has 1) a huge war chest, 2) a base of 40%+ who, resisting facts, still continue to support "the worst president in modern U.S. history" and 3) a record of continual lying (more than 16,000 documented in a recent WAPO report). Substantive debate would be difficult. BUT, if there is anyone in this nation who has the facts behind him and can retrieve them as needed...and who has the Will and Courage--and an army of dedicated supporters and staff with him--to give Trump and his sycophants the fight of their lives...it is Sen. Bernie Sanders. In addition, more of us are "woke" now than the prescient 13,000,000+ in 2016, who voted for him even tho'--as the junior senator from a small northeastern state--he was relatively unknown nationally.. We also know No One is perfect. And, many more daily understand how perilous the state of our beloved nation has become. It was also a dangerous time in 1963--however different in nature--when Bernie, a college student activist at the U. of Chicago, went to jail for strongly protesting school segregation. And soon took a busload to DC for MLK's March for Jobs and Freedom (with his historic "I Have a Dream" speech). He has persisted with many milestones since. Some reconciliation would need to be affirmed early with the DNC, which does not have a record of fairness with him--shown starkly by Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Donna Brazile and others, in 2016. Ms. Brazile did at least apologize to Bernie later. There is still time to best Trump and reclaim our nation, but the door is fast closing. And Biden continues to decline. To be sure, Bernie would need to greatly improve his communications and press efforts. #NotMe.Us
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  13. Wonderful neighbor (IL native here) --with a history of progressive public servants!
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