Because he not only knows how things work (Reply #8)

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Thu May 12, 2016, 02:13 PM

Rebkeh (2,450 posts)

8. Because he not only knows how things work

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.

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71 replies	Author	Time	Post
WHY Do You SUPPORT Bernie Sanders? [View all]	Segami	May 2016	OP
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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