@Shahryar

either the writer is an idiot or else is deliberately spreading propaganda

But even her denial of being a Russian asset was somehow confusing because people believe Greenwald—given his work with Edward Snowden—is a Kremlin propagandist himself.

let's work backwards here. Snowden is in Russia because the Obama Administration pulled his passport, stranding him there. Snowden did not choose to be stuck in Russia.

So Greenwald's "favorable" (i.e., honest) reporting on Snowden has nothing to do with Russia.

Thus, anything Greenwald writes about anyone, such as Gabbard, has nothing to do with Russia.

This is simple, so simple that either the writer is an idiot or else is deliberately spreading propaganda. Either one is pathetic. I would think it's the latter, too, which is why I say some people have no shame. Anyone who's not a psychopath would be embarrassed to lie like that.

@doh1304

1. Bernie is cheated out of the nomination in an obvious way.

2. Or a not so obvious way.

3. Or the vitriol from the Dems can't be overcome as Russia Gaters convince enough people that Bernie can't win.

4. Bernie is nominated and both Repubs and Dems work against him, like the Lamont race, and Trump is re-elected. That result is more to the Dems' liking.

1. Bernie is the D nominee - the corruptocrats will try to blame the Greens for "their loss" but Bernie will ruin their plans by winning. President Sanders tries to complete his reform of the Democratic Party; their refusal to reform causes a voter revolt and the Ds disappear or the corporate (fascist) wing disappears, probably taking the name with them.
2. The corruptocrats cheat Bernie and he accepts the Green nomination - The Ds finish third so badly they cannot avoid the obvious fact that they spoiled Bernie's chances - that is if he doesn't win anyway. (see 1912) The D party is unable to field a candidate in 2024.
3. The corruptocrats cheat Bernie again and he doesn't run - Trump's second term is followed by a christofascist/fascist coalition regime that doesn't even pretend to be a democracy. It will be unstable and violent, but will probably last until the US ends in a mass extinction in the early 2030s.

@Pluto's Republic

Kudos on a great comment, though.

1. My sources say that Bernie will not be allowed on the final ballot. Period. If he's thinking about running as a Democrat, forget about it. He won't become the nominee and the Dems will lose as a result. But they would rather lose that allow Bernie to become President. That's a fact.

2. If Bernie wants to run, he should use the Democratic Primaries to build his following. Then, just before the primaries end, jump ship and run as an independent with his New Party set up and ready to go. I don't know how the ballots would work, but his people can quietly put that in place. Then it's constant rallies up to election day. He should qualify for the final debates.

3. The Left will always be a spoiler, politically, because the US has only two right wing Parties. Really, it's always been that way. Think about it.

4. Left-minded voters should grow up and stop clinging to Democratic Party. They should just call themselves the American Left, rent headquarters everywhere and invite the American people to join. Go bold. Choose the Lion as a mascot, gold as a color. Create a specific vision for the future of America that electrifies the People. Occupy the empty space where the Left belongs. They will come and build a utopia — because it's really the only choice that humanity has left.

5. An Independent Executive Branch is a very good thing. More checks and balances. An entirely new balance of power. Teach Americans a thing or two about how a government can work. Other Independents from the American Left can run for office in the mid terms and grow the party organically. No muss, no fuss. By the end of the first term, there will be independents in all branches.

The Left should be a monumental spoiler. No more billionaires. That's an economic atrocity that corrupts and destroys nations. Excess capital should flow throughout the economy, readily available for use in building a sustainable infrastructure to benefit the American people.

@Pluto's Republic @Pluto's Republic Spoil away people. If ever a system needed spoiling it's this one here and now. Bernie is no spoiler he is a player. A lesser evil maybe but man o'man he sure as hell isn't going to win and if he did (fat chance) nothing would be change other the phased out or incrementally rearranged solutions he mouths off about lol. Tulsi? Yeah right a freaking Irag vet who's history makes my hair stand on end. I'll vote reluctantly and if a real spoiler appears I will certainly support them. If only they could spoil this intolerable circus. As it stands no one running in the Demorat's insane line up is either willing or able to spoil anything other then our democracy.

1. My sources say that Bernie will not be allowed on the final ballot. Period. If he's thinking about running as a Democrat, forget about it. He won't become the nominee and the Dems will lose as a result. But they would rather lose that allow Bernie to become President. That's a fact.

2. If Bernie wants to run, he should use the Democratic Primaries to build his following. Then, just before the primaries end, jump ship and run as an independent with his New Party set up and ready to go. I don't know how the ballots would work, but his people can quietly put that in place. Then it's constant rallies up to election day. He should qualify for the final debates.

3. The Left will always be a spoiler, politically, because the US has only two right wing Parties. Really, it's always been that way. Think about it.

4. Left-minded voters should grow up and stop clinging to Democratic Party. They should just call themselves the American Left, rent headquarters everywhere and invite the American people to join. Go bold. Choose the Lion as a mascot, gold as a color. Create a specific vision for the future of America that electrifies the People. Occupy the empty space where the Left belongs. They will come and build a utopia — because it's really the only choice that humanity has left.

5. An Independent Executive Branch is a very good thing. More checks and balances. An entirely new balance of power. Teach Americans a thing or two about how a government can work. Other Independents from the American Left can run for office in the mid terms and grow the party organically. No muss, no fuss. By the end of the first term, there will be independents in all branches.

The Left should be a monumental spoiler. No more billionaires. That's an economic atrocity that corrupts and destroys nations. Excess capital should flow throughout the economy, readily available for use in building a sustainable infrastructure to benefit the American people.