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2016 Postmortem

liberal_at_heart

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21. Most of us know that Bernie is not a savior. He cannot wave a magic wand and fix

Reply to Douglas Carpenter (Original post)

Thu Dec 31, 2015, 11:47 PM

Dec 2015

everything. That is not why we like him. We like him because he fights for the American people. People have asked why we have been critical of Obama when he clearly has been obstructed by Republicans. It is because the only thing he has really been passionate about to fight for has been the ACA. Almost eight years of being President and he has really only fought for one piece of legislation. Obama is not a fighter. Win or lose I want someone who will fight for me and Bernie is that person.

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I support Bernie 100% - but a few of my fellow supporters are not being realistic [View all] Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 OP

I'd be content just knowing he would make the effort. Scootaloo Dec 2015 #1

if only the poor and the less fortunate could know for certain that the President of Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #14

+1 Zorra Jan 2016 #23

Good points to remember Armstead Dec 2015 #2

I absolutely agree Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #4

True Bjornsdotter Dec 2015 #3

that very much sums up my impression as well Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #6

I support Bernie mainly because I don't think mmonk Dec 2015 #5

Any candidate is not a miracle worker. Vinca Dec 2015 #7

I suppose that sums up what I'm trying to say - quite well Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #11

Bernie is not Jesus coming to fix the country Rebkeh Dec 2015 #8

One thing Bernie definately won't do is ... Scuba Dec 2015 #9

that is where I expect him to really act - the use of the bully pulpit Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #17

I'll be happy if he tries to make a difference, but sadoldgirl Dec 2015 #10

The Executive Office does have some power behind it. stillwaiting Dec 2015 #12

It's a new course. Not a new coarse. LWolf Dec 2015 #13

that is why I used the phrase "a few" -- and thanks for the spell check Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #15

You're welcome. LWolf Dec 2015 #16

I'm fairly thrilled with the issues and ideas being discussed at all and see this as a Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #18

I could not agree more. I've wanted for so long to see a candidate revive Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #19

Certain pieces of the framework that need to be talked about. PyaarRevolution Dec 2015 #20

Most of us know that Bernie is not a savior. He cannot wave a magic wand and fix liberal_at_heart Dec 2015 #21

I agree completely Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #22

He'd make a loud noise about stuff he can't change...instead of meekly complying. madfloridian Jan 2016 #24

exactly, and that is very important Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #25

The thing is, none of what you say is any reason at all to support Hillary. djean111 Jan 2016 #26

It will be like a house of cards MuseRider Jan 2016 #27