To Bernie supporters only

[Rosa Luxemburg]

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." - Gandhi

[libdem4life]

1. Absolutely. We're finally at the "fight you" stage. Onward to the Win !! n/t

We're finally at the "fight you" stage. Onward to the Win !!

[WillyT]

2. This Thread Needs A Pic... And A Rec !!!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

8. Love it!

[srose58089]

3. Senator Bernie Sanders CAN BE President Bernie Sanders

Way back in 1960 when I was 10 years old I could not vote for JFK but I was inspired by him. Maybe it was my youth or the first Televised Debates that inspired me. I don't know. In the past 55 years I cannot think of one candidate (even Obama is his first run for President) that inspired me as much as JFK did save for Bernie Sanders. He is real. He is genuine. And he can win.

[LovingA2andMI]

4. And Joe's Probably Jumping In....

Time for the Matrix Strategy for that but, either way -- this is nothing but #GoodFreakingNews for Bernie Sanders and his Supporters like us. Because....

1). Bernie is a Recognized Force to be Reckoned With! #GetOnBoardOrGetLeft!!!

2). Bernie is a Game-Changer and They Know It!! #BernieCanWinThis!!!

3). Bernie Supporters are Solid! #HisVotesAreHisVotes #TheStrongSupportIsReal!!!

4). Bernie Can Demand S**T!! #ThatIsTheWayThe99PercentWantsIt!!!

5). And If the Worst Happens (Bernie Does Not Win The Nomination) -- If Joe Gets In, This Practically Guarantee Bernie Will Be in a #TopLevel Cabinet Position in Joe's Administration (Can We Say VP Sanders or Secretary of Commerce Sanders?) #MaybeButWeWantBernieAsPOTUS!!!

6). 4). Hillary is a liability. #WhichMeansBernieIsNot!!!

#FeelTheBern #FeelItDamnIt!!!

[lobodons]

5. Bernie is earning his keep

By firing up the base progressives to GOTV which will be necessary for the Dems to not only win the Presidency but also the down ballot races in 2016. HUGE props to Bernie!!

[slumcamper]

6. A cautionary note

Bear in mind that Gandhi was referencing the long and sustained sacrifice of the committed satyagrahi in the context of overcoming British colonial oppression. This movement entailed an active but peaceful resistance characterized by unconditional love and compassion for the oppressor (ahimsa) and, often, a willing submission to violence until such time as the conscience of the oppressor was piqued and, accordingly, subdued.

This Gandhian nonviolent principle may work in the lonnnnng run, but I suspect an election cycle demands a more robust and forceful confrontation. In any case it will require sacrifice in the effort to impugn the conscience of the foe so that they might see the error of their ways.

The long arc of history bend inexorably toward justice. Gandhi recognized this "long arc." That said, we do not have the luxury of time. We need a REVOLUTION.

Bernie 2016.

[Paka]

7. We are with Bernie for the win,

...so we might as well get the fight part over. We are strong and ready for the good fight. Honesty and moral integrity are easy to defend.