Why is Sanders sparking a movement across the country?

[LWolf]

He's the President we need.

[peacebird]

1. His message is reasonating with voters across the spectrum!

[virtualobserver]

2. It could be just wacky happenstance

well....probably not

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

51. yup yup, cuz Bernie is the real deal. Go Bernie!

[HFRN]

3. many are tired of the neoliberalism nt

[LWolf]

7. I know I am. nt

[Enthusiast]

58. I would be one of the many.

[Maedhros]

4. Because he brings more to the table than just a bundle of cash...[n/t]

[sadoldgirl]

5. His message is what people want to hear

and people trust him, because he is authentic.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

10. And because it's not just a message to him.

He believes what he says, he's not just 'moving to the left' or right to win votes so he can become 'the most powerful person in the world'.

[LWolf]

63. And I'm sick to death

of watching other politicians do that "shift to win" shit.

[kenfrequed]

6. Hell yes!

This is why we need Bernie Sanders!

[Avalux]

8. Bernie has a vision he's been working for his whole life.

For me personally, Bernie appeals to my better self, the self that yearns for a world where everyone is accepted for who we are no matter what we believe or how we look, where we don't have to worry about basic survival needs, and where we can use our time and energy to play and create in our own unique ways and have meaningful relationships with others.

Utopia? Yep, and it may be unattainable given the human species's penchant for competition and conflict. But that doesn't mean I'm going to stop believing it's possible. I'm certainly not going to stop believing that Bernie will be our next president.

"When millions of people stand up and fight, they win" - Bernie Sanders

[brooklynite]

9. The problem is that's it's still a minority movement in the Democratic Party...

...which means it'll be an even small movement among the national electorate.

In the mean time we have a candidate who represents mainstream Democratic principles, and shows evidence of being able to take on any of the Republicans likely to be nominated.

[bobbobbins01]

12. I don't get it.

So the OP is about how excited people are about Bernie Sanders because he doesn't represent politics as usual, so you make a milquetoast appeal for people to get behind the candidate that represents the very politics they are rallying against. You couldn't actually expect to sway anyone with this post, or spark a reasonable discussion, so what was the point?

[London Lover Man]

14. I expect nothing from that person...

So immersed in the bubble of the 1% and won't even look at the 99%.

[artislife]

53. wait...having a picture that big may have just swayed me over

....or not.

heh

[bobbobbins01]

54. It looks like an ad for enzyte

Or something that would be posted on the wall in one of those dystopian future movies where everyone smiles but is actually dead inside.

[artislife]

55. Maybe it looks better when it's tweeted?

[Scootaloo]

15. It's not too late to join in and help out, Brooklynite

We'd love to have you

[brooklynite]

20. I'll make a deal with you...

In 2008 I supported Clinton, but I switched to Obama when I became convinced he had an equal chance of winning in November. Show me that Sanders can win against the Republican field based on hard evidence and I'll join you.

[Scootaloo]

25. Pitch in, and that's one more person helping him have that chance, Brooklynite

Plus - if i understand correctly - you're pretty well-connected and have a decent income for yourself, right? Couldn't hurt!

[brooklynite]

27. So, the answer is: you can't show me evidence.

And, yes I am connected, and none of my liberal friends think Sanders has a chance. We're not wiling to take the risk.

[Scootaloo]

31. The answer is that it takes footwork to get there

[brooklynite]

32. Getting there requires footwork; footwork doesn't mean you'll get there

[Scootaloo]

33. It's a better plan than coasting n/t

[brooklynite]

35. I'm prepared to accept incremental change forward...

...rather than risk a huge shift backward.

[Scootaloo]

38. I feel the same. Thus why I support the candidate I do.

[brooklynite]

40. You believe Sanders can win...but you can't explain why

In addition to Hillary Clinton, I will probably provide financial support to 50 House and Senate candidates. And before I give them that support, I'll want a serious explanation of why they can win, and how they'll do it. If they can't explain that to me, there'll be another candidate, equally deserving, who can.

[Scootaloo]

42. You haven't asked why I believe he can win.

What are you looking for there, Brooklynite? Ar you asking for my opinion like it appears, or will you change change the subject - again - back to poll numbers?

[brooklynite]

44. What part of...

Show me that Sanders can win against the Republican field based on hard evidence and I'll join you.

did you not understand?

Your response:

Pitch in, and that's one more person helping him have that chance

doesn't explain how the "chance" is in any way realistic.

[Scootaloo]

45. The part where that question was already answered.

I thought we were continuing a discussion here, Brooklynite. have i misread you entirely? I thought maybe you were here to engage, instead of tell your lessers what.

[rocktivity]

17. The person who defeated Hillary eight years ago

was part of a small movement, too. What is she doing to avoid repeating her history?


rocktivity

[brooklynite]

24. 1. New leadership team. 2. Not running against Obama

Obama had a huge advantage over Sanders in terms of financial resources and political support, and was at this point only about 10% behind Clinton. This time around, Clinton is in the high 50s (where she's been for the past year) and won't make the same mistake about ignoring caucus States.

[jalan48]

18. Hillary may be part of the biggest undervote in history.

[2banon]

21. Hell No!

[hootinholler]

36. Keep telling yourself that

Out in the real world, the non-voters and sometimes voters are paying attention for a change.

If you were paying attention you would know that also.

I'm curious about what you think you will accomplish with your post?

[AOR]

37. Settling for "mainstream Democratic principles"...

is precisely the problem. Weak, unprincipled, capitulation to the status quo and the continued downward spiral of the majority of the working class.

[A Simple Game]

41. Who? I can't see who you're talking about, there's a big picture of Hillary in the way. n/t

[George II]

43. And decades of experience on the world stage.

[kath]

47. Hillary in no way represents "mainstream Democratic principles", certainly not traditional

Democratic principles.
What she represents is the principles of those who freakin' INFILTRATED the Party - she was a founder of the goddam DLC, after all.

We've somehow gotta take the party back from those who hijacked it.

[brooklynite]

49. You might want to takethat up with.....

.....the 58% of Democrats who support her.

[Ino]

64. Bernie will take it up with them at the first debate.

He'll be speaking truth with passion and conviction, while Hillary hems & haws around a position.

[sabrina 1]

65. I hate to break it to you but the Dem party is now down to only

32% of registered voters. Bernie has already tapped into between 15% - 25% of that vote, probably more as more people get to know him across the country.

But the biggest voting bloc is now the Independent vote AND non-voters, people who are disgusted with the whole 'rigged' system they don't even participate in it anymore. THAT is about to change.

I, eg, have already signed up non-voters who for the first time, they say, in years, they are excited about a candidate who isn't just talking he has the record to back up what he says.

Both the Independent and Non-voter demographics will NOT vote for the status quo candidates, that is why they are Indies and not voting to begin with.

No candidate can win without cross over votes. Bernie is the only candidate who is now getting voters from across the political spectrum.

The Dem base is not enough to win, not for Hillary or Bernie. But half the base plus the Independent and non-voter votes will be enough for Bernie Sanders.

[silenttigersong]

11. Bernie

The Real Deal!

[padfun]

13. It's because this is our last chance

to stop the Oligarchy. They control just about everything now, media, congress, etc.
This is the final push until we lose any and all control. (It really might be too late anyways.)

[a kennedy]

23. but I'm not real sure the common folk know that......all they hear is the hate speech from

faux noise, turnip, and all the other hate mangers that IS the Republican Party or tea bag party.

[dorkzilla]

30. The common folk who watch Fox aren’t going to vote for any “Democrat President"

There are many independent voters - 42% by some accounts - and they’ll listen. The guy is honest, unflappable and consistent.

[HooptieWagon]

29. The last chance? IDK...

They control 1 1/2 of the 2 major parties.
They control the media.
They've infiltrated unions.
They hold 90 % of the wealth.
They've installed a vast surveillance apparatus.
Their militarized police are murdering citizens.

Yep, this is the last chance....

[Enthusiast]

59. +1 so very much!

[WillyT]

16. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[LWolf]

46. You're welcome, of course.

[Mnpaul]

19. "Change vs. more of the same. The economy, stupid. Don't forget health care."

funny that coming back to bite the Clintons in the butt.

[2banon]

22. K&R Big Time!

[KoKo]

26. Every Time I watch anything from Senator Sanders....I'm overwhelmed with his Honesty!

That, "Go To The GUT Truth Telling" that Radiates from his Speech and his Body Language of Sincerity that is so "No Nonsense" lacking the "Spin Doctors & Message Mangers" that ALL of the OTHER CAMPAIGNS...seem to PAY the Big $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$'s FOR!


I wish we had a stable of Dem Candidates who were so Authentic...but, We Don't. And, the Other Side's "Clown Car" with their Idiocy is no better.

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[antigop]

28. because there are a lot of people who do not benefit from the status quo. nt

[HooptieWagon]

39. +1

[Enthusiast]

60. More of us every day. nt

[madokie]

48. Not only the President we need

The President we're getting. You can bet on that.

[LWolf]

50. THAT is what I want to hear.

[cantbeserious]

52. Hokum And Snake Oil Don't Sell Well Any Longer

eom

[Aerows]

56. Because we are sick of third way

bullshit.

That's why.

At least a Republican will announce that they are going to screw us over and be pleased about it. I don't need a Democrat to smile brightly while they screw us over - I want someone that will stop the screwing of us over.

[LWolf]

62. YES.

I expect it from Republicans. From Democrats, it's a betrayal, and that's worse.

[MuseRider]

57. So happy to find myself

on the same side with you again but then I never doubted it would be so.

He is who we need and he is who we will move right into the lead before the primaries begin. Work work work. So happy to work for something this good.

Oh yes, there is a big picture of a lady with dolls eyes in the middle of your post. Clean up on aisle USA please. Will do!

[LWolf]

61. Hi, Muse!

No, I'm not surprised, either.