Look at the picture above of President Obama and Democrats celebrating as Obama signs the Affordable Care Act in 2010. That is what real progress looks like. And Bernie was a part of this progress. In fact, Democrats couldn’t have done it without him. We needed his votes to push this through. But while Bernie played an important part in helping, this progress was the work of Democrats and along with Dodd/Frank and the stimulus the only substantial progress that Bernie can take any credit for having actually played a part in.
You’re welcome for the opportunity to play a part in actually accomplishing something progressive, Bernie.
You’re welcome.
Since without Democrats to actually do all of the massive lifting involved in making progress, you would have accomplished exactly nothing substantial in your entire political career.
Again, you’re welcome, Bernie.
You can think of yourself like you’re one of those countries you complained don’t pay their fair share as a part of NATO.
That’s you, Bernie. You’re one of the countries who let the US bear most of the weight of NATO.
And of course, like those countries, you sit on your high tower of awesomeness and criticize while conveniently ignoring the fact that you’re letting the people you criticize do all the actual work.
The Democrats may not be perfect, but while you have enjoyed your comfortable perch, we’ve been doing all of the heavy lifting. And while we appreciate it when you do your part to help out our efforts, sometimes your self righteousness gets a little insufferable.
But that’s okay, because we need you. We’ll put up with your judgement if that’s what it takes to get people health insurance. We put up with Lieberman, we can put up with you.
Enjoy the rest of your 15 minutes. See you next year for the beginning of Immigration reform. We’re gonna need your votes as we continue to make real progress in this country.