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Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
8. Because he not only knows how things work
Thu May 12, 2016, 02:13 PM
May 2016

He has a fundamental understanding of it. But that's not enough, he also has a fundamental understanding of what the problems are. We need someone that can do both, and do them well.

Nobody else up there has both knowledge and wisdom. Nobody but Bernie gets it.

Because Bernie truly is the People's Champ!! Segami May 2016 #1
And we don't even have to pay $2700 for the priviledge of being HIS champ Art_from_Ark May 2016 #36
He'll end corporate welfare "as we know it." Smarmie Doofus May 2016 #2
Point! Ferd Berfel May 2016 #3
How? nt anotherproletariat May 2016 #21
Doesn't have to have all of the answers right now Ferd Berfel May 2016 #30
Please make sure TheFarseer May 2016 #37
At least she has put forward reasonable plans. Honestly, I like Sanders' ideas, anotherproletariat May 2016 #38
Post removed Post removed May 2016 #50
Bernie Butter merrily May 2016 #64
Oh, and I'm sorry about your student loan debt. anotherproletariat May 2016 #71
Hey puffy socks May 2016 #58
I always love an ignore...it gives me a chance for a nice long reply without having a fight! anotherproletariat May 2016 #69
That is the way I feel, to a 'T'. puffy socks May 2016 #70
Because he is all Faux pas May 2016 #4
Here is why I support Bernie jpmonk91 May 2016 #5
Because he champions policies that will help our country Chantel May 2016 #6
Because the takeover of our government by corporate exec's must be dramatically curbed. JudyM May 2016 #7
Because he not only knows how things work Rebkeh May 2016 #8
Because He Is What Hillary Is Not colsohlibgal May 2016 #9
The leader of the "Not Hillary" Party is Donald Trump. baldguy May 2016 #33
'Cause FDR isn't running. MgtPA May 2016 #10
He will force everyone to up their game ethically. Baitball Blogger May 2016 #11
Because corporations are putting millions into politics and he wants to stop it. Joob May 2016 #12
Democracy is not Free and Bernie knows who's not paying their fair share. B Calm May 2016 #13
Because of everything he supports Thirties Child May 2016 #14
Sustainability & Alternative renewable energy Rass May 2016 #15
First time a presidential candidate has been closely aligned with my own views...ever. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #16
same here Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #17
Hey, we'd take BC, for sure! Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #19
Can we have a corridor to New England too? Armstead May 2016 #55
Kick!! felix_numinous May 2016 #18
Because he is my political soul mate Kalidurga May 2016 #20
He knows what to fix, and he stands up to the powers that be. Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #22
Because I listened Bernie on Tom Hartman's - "Brunch with Bernie" for years womanofthehills May 2016 #23
"Bernie Sanders is the kind of person who goes to bed at night thinking about 2cannan May 2016 #24
Because I believe he speaks from his heart and not his pocketbook. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #25
He represents a massive shift away from the status quo. RadiationTherapy May 2016 #26
But Sanders is a s.............. guillaumeb May 2016 #27
A Bernie Sanders comes along about once every 100 years. Bernie is a true transformative candidate Kip Humphrey May 2016 #28
Well said! Art_from_Ark May 2016 #42
+ Infinity Octafish May 2016 #67
Bernie has earned my trust, respect, and admiration. SamKnause May 2016 #29
Because I love my children ... Trajan May 2016 #31
tells the truth, value that, tis yuuuuge oldandhappy May 2016 #32
Because Predatory Capitalism needs a sprinkle of Socialism to keep it in check. B Calm May 2016 #34
They were great. Billings: NYC *LOVES* Ya. nt Smarmie Doofus May 2016 #35
Because TheFarseer May 2016 #39
Campaign finance reform and the global warming fight hellofromreddit May 2016 #40
I believe he may be our last hope on rallying international efforts on climate change. riderinthestorm May 2016 #41
Because a Sanders Presidency... SDJay May 2016 #43
For the free stuff! CorkySt.Clair May 2016 #44
As opposed to the overpriced stuff most countries get cheaper? pinebox May 2016 #45
You sound like a Republican. B Calm May 2016 #47
because I want my son to chase a dream... tk2kewl May 2016 #46
And Sanders will dispense dreams to the worthy? randome May 2016 #52
health care and college debt tk2kewl May 2016 #59
Fair enough. But Sanders can't do a thing about that without Congress. randome May 2016 #60
it can definitely hamper ones efforts tk2kewl May 2016 #62
Because he as close to FDR as we have. I agree with his policies. NOT because he leads in GE polls. pampango May 2016 #48
Because I've waited my whole adult life to vote FOR a good candidate instead of AGAINST bad leeroysphitz May 2016 #49
Health care for all Duckhunter935 May 2016 #51
Because he's the only democrat in the race. n/t cloudbase May 2016 #53
Because he understands the issues exposing his good judgment and he cannot be bought n/t merbex May 2016 #54
Because he's honest & wants to bring back democracy. n/t Merryland May 2016 #56
I like this because it's so low key -- Ordinary folks being straightforward Armstead May 2016 #57
Because he means it when he says that he will fight for the middle class and dana_b May 2016 #61
To help America back away from the edge of the cliff. Orsino May 2016 #63
Kickles Armstead May 2016 #65
Integrity and Vision. Octafish May 2016 #66
I support him Turin_C3PO May 2016 #68
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