George Takei Video Urging Democrats to 'Vote Blue No Matter Who' Goes Viral

[Stellar]

Beloved Actor and Civil Rights Activist Says He's a Fan of Bernie Sanders but Urges Liberals to Support the Democratic Nominee – No Matter Who It Is

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George Takei Wednesday afternoon posted a short video telling his fans he's a Democrat and has "also been a fan of Bernie Sanders." In the video, the actor and civil rights activist who, at the age of five was rounded up by the U.S. government and sent with his family to a Japanese internment camp, delivers a strong and fatherly message: "Vote Blue No Matter Who."

It's been viewed nearly 1.2 million times already.

"I stood with the protestors at Occupy Wall Street, and have spoken out often for campaign finance reform."

"I like Bernie. A lot of folks like Bernie. God himself sent Bernie a tweet," Takei quipped.

Aligning himself with issues Senator Sanders fights for, Takei says both candidates vying for the Democratic nomination will continue those battles from the Oval Office.

“But having been through many bruising primaries in my life, I’m also a realist. From where I sit, the math is clear: Hillary likely will win, and she will be our nominee.”

"But that doesn't mean Bernie didn't also win. He won in a myriad of vital ways – none more so than energizing the Democratic base in a way no one expected."

"Young people in particular have become so passionate about this election, because they recognize its historic importance."

“At stake is nothing less than the very soul of our nation. So, I’m asking Democrats out there to take a pledge, along with me. Vote blue no matter who.”

“Ultimately, we Democrats know that a bit of a tussle isn’t a bad thing. It makes us stronger. Keeps us sharp. And really, it’s like a family squabble, where only family, those very close to us, can truly get under our skin.”

“But remember this, too: It’s precisely because we like and respect each other that the words and criticisms sting as much as they do.”

"But here's the other thing about family. We come toge...

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[djean111]

1. Oh, yeah, if GEORGE TAKAI says I should vote for someone that loves war and fracking and

cluster bombs and bloody regime change and the TPP and sending kids back home to die in order to make a point, and means-testing Social Security and is against Single Payer - well, golly gee!

No, I will not. Not even if the entire fucking crew of the Enterprise tells me to.

[Stellar]

4. That's right....

We should just let the Republicans do it. The Teabaggers will be glad to do everything that you hate about Clinton and more. It was their idea initially anyway, and they don't care if the entire crew of the Enterprise agrees or disagrees with them either.

[MurrayDelph]

5. My state votes next month

and I will proudly vote for Bernie.

If it turns out that he is not the candidate, I will vote for Hillary, because a moderate Republican is better than a rabid right-wing one.

[Stellar]

12. Hey, I proudly voted for Bernie last month...

and if he's not going to win the primary, I will politely hold my nose and vote blue no matter who, cause I'm not in LOVE with the TEABAGGER party.

[Katashi_itto]

2. Oh hell no.

[we can do it]

6. Yeah because a crazed right winger will be better.

BTW- I cast my primary vote for Bernie. I will not throw a hissy fit and shoot myself for an ego vote in the general.

[Katashi_itto]

8. Madman or ravening Corporate Socialist.

[winstars]

16. Ravening? You guys are funny...

[Katashi_itto]

22. Rabid?

[BlueMTexpat]

3. Love George Takei.

He understands the Bottom Line.

[Kittycat]

30. Corporate bottom line? 1% bottom line?

[BlueMTexpat]

31. Buh-bye! eom

[Iggo]

7. I promise I will vote blue and never vote red.

[Beacool]

9. Thank you, Mr. Takei

A reasonable voice among the sturm und drang.

[PowerToThePeople]

10. Need a good virucide. n/t

[winstars]

17. Wow, you guys know all the cool words...

[PowerToThePeople]

18. You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

[winstars]

19. Thanks for the advice... be careful, the grammar police might say "he or she" not "he or her"...

[PowerToThePeople]

21. Really?

6. "You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.''—Townsend, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2001
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/bushisms/2009/01/ws_greatest_hits.html

[sufrommich]

11. Well,he's an adult so of course he's going to

say that.

[colorado_ufo]

13. Very much a fan of George and respect him.

I support his struggles and admire his courage.

But there was a saying in the Japanese interment camps by which people would console themselves; in English, it was, "It can't be helped." It was how they mentally dealt with one of the greatest injustices ever inflicted by our own country upon its people.

We do not have to eat whatever is offered on our political plate.

I will not settle. I will not accept. I do not care if I "throw away" my vote.

I will vote my conscience. If necessary, I will write in Bernie Sanders.

[Stellar]

14. That'll make you feel better...I guess.

"I will vote my conscience. If necessary, I will write in Bernie Sanders."

That will show people just how upset you are while baggers strip this country bear.

We will have a President just as bad as Gov. Rick Snyder that poisoned the water in Michigan, except Trump or Cruz will do it to the country.

[wendylaroux]

26. who was prez. when people were poisoned in Mi?

[Stellar]

27. That wasn't the point I was making...

I meant we could get A Republic0n President like that governor in Michigan.

[Rex]

15. I always do what Captain Sulu says.

Kidding, was going to do that anyway. However, following the captains orders is a good idea. Otherwise we end up with Donald Borg.

[HereSince1628]

20. Voting blue no matter who wouldn't make the list on that picture come true.

We're going to have to care who gets elected into the House and Senate if we want that to happen.

I still don't get why the ilk of Wasserman-Shultz are free to endorse republicans and the rest of us have to be blue even if it comes from being bruised by dem politicians

[Mosby]

23. I agree with him, but...

His pimping junk food that contributes to obesity and diabetes has really changed my opinion of him.

There are a few items sold at taco bell that could be considered OK to eat, but the quesalupa is just garbage, shame on him.

"I take money to sell unhealthy foods to Americans, Oh My."

[sendero]

24. I like ....

.... Mr. Takei and almost always agree with him. This will have to be an exception.

[KG]

25. 'Vote Blue No Matter Who because we suck less!

[betsuni]

28. K&R

[Hekate]

29. Love George Takei

He's a wise, wise man.