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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: WHY Do You SUPPORT Bernie Sanders? [View all]Ferd Berfel
(3,687 posts)30. Doesn't have to have all of the answers right now
It's enough that I am convinced that he understands the imperative to do it, has the will and the skills to do it, and has been in DC long enough to make a real attempts at doing it. THe Fascist Elite will try to stop him of course but I believe him to be tenacious and honest enough to get it done, one way or another.
Bernie WILL fight for this and other desperately needed issues.
No other candidate in modern history has this set of qualifications on this issue.
It sure as hell isn't Clinton or Trump.
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At least she has put forward reasonable plans. Honestly, I like Sanders' ideas,
anotherproletariat
May 2016
#38
I always love an ignore...it gives me a chance for a nice long reply without having a fight!
anotherproletariat
May 2016
#69
Because the takeover of our government by corporate exec's must be dramatically curbed.
JudyM
May 2016
#7
First time a presidential candidate has been closely aligned with my own views...ever.
Lizzie Poppet
May 2016
#16
Because I listened Bernie on Tom Hartman's - "Brunch with Bernie" for years
womanofthehills
May 2016
#23
A Bernie Sanders comes along about once every 100 years. Bernie is a true transformative candidate
Kip Humphrey
May 2016
#28
I believe he may be our last hope on rallying international efforts on climate change.
riderinthestorm
May 2016
#41
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