Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:17 PM
Buzz cook (2,397 posts)
What is Bernie Sanders number one issue.
Not a full member so I can't post a poll apparently. And I'd rather hear peoples own opinions rather than funneling them into a few choices.
I'll start. I see Bernie standing for economic justice first and foremost. Breaking up the banks, reining in Wall Street, the $15 minimum wage, single pater, and free college are all rooted in economic justice. The first two are obvious imho, the third is not only about justice but also about economic success as a stronger working class makes for a stronger economy for everyone. Single payer and free college are also obviously about economic justice. We don't want people dying because they can't afford a platinum health care plan and we don't want people to fore go an education because their parents don't belong to a country club. So what's your position? What would you say is Sanders number one issue?
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Buzz cook | Apr 2016 | OP |
Joob | Apr 2016 | #1 | |
RobertEarl | Apr 2016 | #2 | |
Buzz cook | Apr 2016 | #4 | |
Octafish | Apr 2016 | #8 | |
jillan | Apr 2016 | #3 | |
Buzz cook | Apr 2016 | #5 | |
riderinthestorm | Apr 2016 | #6 | |
Buzz cook | Apr 2016 | #9 | |
Lone_Wolf | Apr 2016 | #7 | |
Buzz cook | Apr 2016 | #10 |
Response to Buzz cook (Original post)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:18 PM
Joob (1,065 posts)
1. Corruption OUT of Politics. After that, everything else will be easier. NT
Response to Joob (Reply #1)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:21 PM
RobertEarl (13,685 posts)
2. Yep
And the way to that is via a political revolution
The political revolution is one that has everyone voting and everyone participating in grassroots democracy. |
Response to RobertEarl (Reply #2)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:36 PM
Buzz cook (2,397 posts)
4. Or counter revolution
Overturning Citizens United and ending corporate personhood is counter revolutionary. We've had a silent revolution in America in which wealth and power has taken control. Ending that revolution will do a lot toward bringing America back on track.
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Response to Joob (Reply #1)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 03:02 PM
Octafish (55,745 posts)
8. + 2008
No Justice. No Democracy.
Why I voted for Obama. Still waiting for it, along with Don Siegelman. |
Response to jillan (Reply #3)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:38 PM
Buzz cook (2,397 posts)
5. Well done
Your brevity shows your soul and wit.
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Response to Buzz cook (Original post)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 02:55 PM
riderinthestorm (23,272 posts)
6. Welcome to DU!
I'd say he's got 2-3 big issues (that are related).
A rigged economy that's destroying our society. Corruption in politics. The lack of real action on climate change. Basically though, that boils down to him aiming at the shadow government. |
Response to riderinthestorm (Reply #6)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 04:04 PM
Buzz cook (2,397 posts)
9. Thank you
Although I've been on an off DU since not long after it started under Buzzcook.
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Response to Buzz cook (Original post)
Sun Apr 17, 2016, 02:57 PM
Lone_Wolf (1,603 posts)
7. Economic justice, saving the planet, no more interventionist wars...
Response to Buzz cook (Original post)
Wed Apr 20, 2016, 03:31 AM
Buzz cook (2,397 posts)
10. Gotta say
I'm disappointed with the lack of responses.
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