Bernie on transforming the Democratic Party

[Skwmom]

Sanders said he also looks forward to working with Clinton to "transform the Democratic Party" to make it a party for working people and young people that "has the guts" to take on Wall Street, the pharmaceutical industry, the fossil fuel industry and other powerful special interests that dominate political and economic life.

I really couldn't think of a fitting commentary... Oh, the irony...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/06/16/bernie-sanders-livestream-supporters/86003384/

[metroins]

1. No he's not

He had a chance to be effective.

He's squandered it and is making enemies.

[TDale313]

2. This has always been the long term goal.

And this movement needs to continue to grow and push for change.

[Skwmom]

4. Hmmm... and exactly how is it pushing for real change?

[TDale313]

9. Those policies and making the party more responsive to the people was the goal.

And I get if many feel the current ptb in the Democratic Party mean trying to fix it from the inside is not an attainable goal, or that trying to push them to the left is pointless. I see it as continuing to agitate and I think that's probably a good thing. I hope he keeps this movement active and engaged and helps keep these issues front and center.

[elleng]

3. THOMAS FRANK ON HOW DEMOCRATS WENT FROM BEING THE ‘PARTY OF THE PEOPLE’ TO THE PARTY OF RICH ELITES

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016160790

[Skwmom]

7. But they are going to put forth words on a paper (platform) which will prove once again that they

are the party of the people. Of course there will have to be some fighting along the way otherwise people might unfairly think it was all for show, rather meaningless, and just a new type of packaging to fool the voters once again.

[Tarc]

5. Bernie is like your new boy/girlfriend that really really really likes you, BUT...

would like you even MORE if you changed your job, clothing choices, hairstyle, and house.

[Chasstev365]

6. I was in the dollars store the other day

It was very depressing. Many good, hard working people who were obviously struggling badly.

People hold bake sales on this country to help others pay off crazy expensive medical bills due to major illness

Why do so many Americans not give a shit about income inequality? It really bothers me. I believe it really bothers Bernie as well. I truly hope it bothers Hillary as well, but I am skeptical.

[elleng]

8. Yes, very important,

and largely neglected.

[sheshe2]

11. Planned Parenthood.

Women's rights to basic healthcare. Mammograms. Family Planning. A Right to Choose.

Sanders called them the establishment for supporting Hillary. Tossed them under the bus. He calls himself more Feminist than Hillary.

HE TOSSED ALL WOMEN UNDER THE BUS.

[Chasstev365]

15. whatever!

[sheshe2]

17. OMG!

Telling answer. We are now whatever.

[Chasstev365]

18. OK: Specifically, other than talking about herself and her great resume,

In what ways has Hillary proposed to transform the Democratic party?

[sheshe2]

20. First.

HE called them the establishment and tossed them under the bus. Address that.

OK: Specifically, other than talking about himself and his great resume,


In what ways has Bernie proposed to transform the Democratic party? You know, the one he hates and ridicules and has been a member for one whole year.

[Chasstev365]

22. So...

You won't answer my question about healthcare and you're demanding I answer yours? Wow somebody's a tad arrogant!

[sheshe2]

24. I love when someone asks a question....

The second poster ignores it, gives a snotty ugly response. Then posts there own question and demands an answer. Then doubles down and calls them arrogant.

[Chasstev365]

26. Why did you imply Bernie is sexists right out of the gate?

There was no need for it!

[sheshe2]

28. You want to play games....

I am not playing with you. You never answered one statement I made. Not one.

Night!

[Chasstev365]

29. You started this whole thing!

I gave a heart felt observation about income inequality and voiced hope ( be it skeptism) that Hillary does too and you responded with Bernie throwing women under the bus. It dosen't even make sense! Why the chip on your shoulder?

[sheshe2]

21. No I won't answer your post below.

YOU ANSWER ME! You called our issues whatever. I find that telling, because it is what I believe your candidate, who lost believes. We are whatever. We got it, loud and clear.

[Chasstev365]

23. The whatever was for seeing sexism where it doesn't exist!

Bernie is not sexist as YOU implied right out of the gate!

[Chasstev365]

19. How is Single Payer healthcare for all throwing all women under the bus????

[Doctor_J]

10. Not likely since we nominated a Reaganite

And candidate Clinton and huge numbers of her supporters are on the record as vehemently opposing healthcare without profiteers, living wage, campaign finance reform, social security expansion, and big reductions to our military presence in the middle east. You know, the things that really need to get done.

[Zorro]

12. Bernie's on a kamikaze mission to bern the Democratic Party at the convention

[pansypoo53219]

13. transform? sounds more like democrats like FDR. NOT WALL STREET.

[Lord Magus]

27. I'm really sick of this claim that Bernie is the same as FDR.

He isn't and it cheapens FDR's real legacy. (While also whitewashing away the negative parts of FDR's legacy.)

[eastwestdem]

14. Did he join the party in order to transform it into his socialist utopia? Interesting. nt

[Chasstev365]

16. You sound just like Fox News.

[LoverOfLiberty]

25. We don't need Bernie to transform our party

thank you very much