Democratic National Convention **live commentary thread**

[Fusionmunster]

So many people are crying...

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER BERNIE! SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER

[RINO Tom]

Robin Hood to speak next to explain their free education plan next.

[Suburbia]

True. Free college sounds good. But for a useless degree? In basketweaving? I don't know.

[Xing]

So many people are crying...

It's probably very bittersweet for people who were really invested in his campaign. I'd say it's understandable.

[Oak Hills]

SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER BERNIE! SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER

Please stop.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I am ashamed of the 43% of the democratic party that literally voted for a movement that is the beginning of America becoming China or Russia.

Bernie's proposed policies = China = Russia?

China and Russia are vastly different, and both are different than what he proposed.

[Fusionmunster]

So many people are crying...

It's probably very bittersweet for people who were really invested in his campaign. I'd say it's understandable.

Oh, I definitely understand. A lot of us 2008 Hillary supporters understand.

[Xing]

SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER BERNIE! SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER

Okay, I guess you're against the fire department, the police, national parks, public libraries, etc.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I am ashamed of the 43% of the democratic party that literally voted for a movement that is the beginning of America becoming China or Russia.

Bernie's proposed policies = China = Russia?

China and Russia are vastly different, and both are different than what he proposed.

Both are communist nations, Socialism is merely a step on the way to communism.

SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER BERNIE! SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER

Okay, I guess you're against the fire department, the police, national parks, public libraries, etc.

That isn't typically considered to fall under the umbrella of Socialism. Free education and health care does.

[ag]

SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER BERNIE! SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER

Okay, I guess you're against the fire department, the police, national parks, public libraries, etc.

Nonsense.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I'm genuinely surprised that the Bernie people are being quiet, at least so far.

[dspNY]

This is an unequivocal endorsement. Bernie is doing great, but what about his supporters?

[DrScholl]

Yes, Bernie, but Socialism is NEVER THE ANSWER.

Then you better stop driving on the roads, walking on the sidewalks and using public provided water, because that is all socialism.

Nonsense.

Not at all. Funding infrastructure through tax dollars is socialism and there is nothing wrong with that. What people fail to understand is that we have a mixed economy that incorporates elements of capitalism and socialism. If we paid for private roads and water, then we would get really gouged and no one wants that.

[IceSpear]

Gotta give Bernie credit for doubling down in the face of that crowd.

[Oak Hills]

That isn't typically considered to fall under the umbrella of Socialism. Free education and health care does.

None of these things are socialism.

[Reginald]

Holy sht I'm not even watching, but Wulfric having a meltdown means something must be going right!

[LLR]

I'm generally avoiding this thread, just saying:

Good for Bernie, this is a very necessary speech.

[Fusionmunster]

Gotta give Bernie credit for doubling down in the face of that crowd.

Hes doing great.

[izixs]

This is an unequivocal endorsement. Bernie is doing great, but what about his supporters?

I'll be voting for Clinton. And been poking other Bernie folks I know to do the same.

[Rules for me, but not for thee]

I am ashamed of the 43% of the democratic party that literally voted for a movement that is the beginning of America becoming China or Russia.

Bernie's proposed policies = China = Russia?

China and Russia are vastly different, and both are different than what he proposed.

Both are communist nations, Socialism is merely a step on the way to communism.

SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER BERNIE! SOCIALISM IS NOT THE ANSWER

Okay, I guess you're against the fire department, the police, national parks, public libraries, etc.

That isn't typically considered to fall under the umbrella of Socialism. Free education and health care does.

The best health care systems in the world are "socialist".  We've had "free" education K-12 for about a century.

[adrac]

I am ashamed of the 43% of the democratic party that literally voted for a movement that is the beginning of America becoming China or Russia.

Bernie's proposed policies = China = Russia?

China and Russia are vastly different, and both are different than what he proposed.

Both are communist nations, Socialism is merely a step on the way to communism.

Is it 1960?

[Suburbia]

It's a good speech for Sanders.

[The Other Castro]

You know it's an effective endorsement of Clinton when Jill Stein starts freaking out:

Dr. Jill SteinVerified account
‏@DrJillStein
Is Bernie Sanders going to acknowledge that his voters were disenfranchised by Clinton & DNC's rigged primary? #DemsInPhilly

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

This the first time I've ever watched a convention from gable to gable. It's been one hell of a ride.