This whole thread by @RyanGrim is appalling and cuts to the core of why I've gone from *liking* Bernie in January 2016 to pretty much despising him today (and yes, I'll still vote for him, donate a few bucks & encourage others to vote for him if he's the nominee). 1/ 
I'm well aware of how the Overton Window works. I know there's a big difference between the poetry of campaigning and the prose of governing. I also know that Bernie Sanders understands the distinction--he's been a member of Congress or a Senator for 30 years, for God's sake. 2/
My problem with Bernie--and with a significant chunk of his supporters--is NOT that they push for Big Sweeping Progressive Reform. I may not think his "pure" M4All bill is the right solution to push at this particular time, but I'm perfectly fine w/them pushing for it. 3/
No, my problem with him & a chunk of his base is that they SNEER and INSULT and ATTACK anyone ELSE who acknowledges how the sausage is actually made--that there's a difference between what you campaign on in the primary, what you campaign on in the general... 4/
...what you actually push for once you're in office, what you're *personally* willing to accept, and what you're *actually* willing to SIGN INTO LAW once something IS passed through the House Committees, Senate Committees, full House & full Senate. 5/
Some M4All activists openly acknowledge that they're only pushing M4All because they want to negotiate down from there. I respect that even if I disagree with the strategy because I think it's gonna prevent them from ever being in a position to negotiate ANYTHING. 6/
What I *CAN'T* respect is treating OTHER who ALSO acknowledge that policy is the art of compromise as if it's a dirty word. When Warren admitted it'll take at least two major bills passed a few years apart, she was crucified...when Bernie admits the same thing, he's a genius??
And regular as clockwork...
