BS: President Bernie Sanders?

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: GUEST,#
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 07:29 PM

If I voted I'd vote Sanders.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: GUEST,Olddude
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 07:24 PM

Ain't happening, we will probably end up with Trump. America no longer has brain farts, we have full blown brain shits.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Ebbie
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 05:53 PM

My take on this is that we must elect a Democrat this election cycle. The time may again come when I would support a Republican for president but this is not the time. The PeeParty has essentially infiltrated and infected the party so that even those Republicans who normally would choose moderation and compromise do not feel able to do so.

I like Hillary Clinton but her unfavorable rating is so high that if she is elected President many Americans, including Democrats, will distrust and resist her. As for the Right Wing, the killer is that she is a WOMAN. Remember when then-First Lady Clinton presented her health care plan? Among the obstacles, I believe, was her sex. The Right Wing simply does not respect females.

Bernie Sanders has an impediment too - many Americans distrust any form of the word 'socialism'. Never mind that Americans already have and enjoy a number of forms of socialism- they are afraid of the word. So Sanders has that challenge to overcome. But he is a man- and many Americans will automatically respect him even if they don't understand his label.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: akenaton
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 05:14 PM

Mr Sanders and Mrs Clinton....hmmm I DON'T think so.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?h
From: GUEST,Frogprince
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 01:40 PM

A consummation devoutly to be wished, to coin a phrase

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: GUEST,#
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 01:32 PM

President Bernie Sanders.

Has a nice ring to it.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 10:48 AM

Bernie is totally 'honest' and would try to do the 'right thing'.... but he has spent most of his energy on one issue-- leveling the playing field for the middle class and fighting corporate greed. All very commendable, but corporations are geared up to combat that, and if he wants to be nominated, he needs to say a LOT more on other issues....soon!

I would not complain if Bernie were elected.... I think he'd learn quickly, but if you think Obama got stonewalled by Republicans, you ain't seen nothin' yet!
I really don't agree with all those who paint Hillary with a broad brush as a "hawk" and as beholding to corporate interests. It's amazing how folks want to 'spin' small differences in policy and attitude into visions of extremism.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: akenaton
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 06:09 AM

Unfortunately, even if Mr Sanders is sincere(as I think he probably is), he will be no more effective than President Obama.

America is completely split into two sections representing approximately the same interests......and never the twain shall meet.

Think "bad cop/good cop" and you have the idea.
We need people with the guts to fight long standing political prejudices.....we can no longer afford the "worker boss" interminable battle. We will have many years ahead when living standards continue to fall.....we should be preparing now.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 10:34 PM

You know, this sounds better with Bernie saying it, than Obama...just a thought..


GfS

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 10:20 PM

"President Obama is right. ISIS will be destroyed with an international coalition in which Muslim troops on the ground are supported by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia and other leading powers. We must learn the lesson of Iraq. American troops should not be engaged in perpetual warfare in the Middle East. Further, as we destroy ISIS, it is essential that we do not allow fear and division to undermine the constitutional rights that make us a free people."

      -Bernie Sanders

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 08:59 PM

I think Bernie is FAR more of an honest person than Hillary, by a long shot, and integrity would be a swaying factor for a lot of people, even if they didn't like his politics....that being said, if Hillary runs, I'd have to take Bill Clinton's lead on that one, and go with Monica Lewinsky!

GfS

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Mrrzy
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 08:01 PM

He's not pretty enough on camera. I wish it weren't about looks, but there it is.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Ebbie
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 07:41 PM

Me too, Amos.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Amos
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 07:16 PM

I'd support him. He's the most rational man on the scene since Barack Obama.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: akenaton
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 07:07 PM

I'm sure they wont shout "SOCIALIST" at Mrs Clinton.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Bill D
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 07:00 PM

Everyone can be wrong the first time. Bernie will get lots of support, but if I were a betting man, I'd bet a dollar that he won't win the nomination. He may win a couple of primaries and be influential in pushing the platform...but.... *shrug*.

   I would also bet that if he did get the nomination, the conservatives would have a field day shouting "SOCIALIST" for months.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Ebbie
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 05:59 PM

Me to, Greg. We've got to get to work. Seriously.


And DMcG, that may be a lack in the UK reporting- it is certainly not the case here.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Greg F.
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 05:22 PM

If only I could believe it, Ebbie.

Subject: RE: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: DMcG
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 04:58 PM

Maybe I just haven't been paying attention, but on the UK side of the pond I haven't heard a mention of him for around three months.

Subject: BS: President Bernie Sanders?
From: Ebbie
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 04:33 PM

Finally, here is something that gives me real hope:

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