Bernie Sanders is only candidate that opposes CISA

[FremontPC]

Don't call it too soon, the game is afoot.

(from Represent.us)

 

[Markverhyden]

The "thumbs from the nose" the super delegates show us is proving the establishment of each party already has their choices made, regardless of the votes of the people.

Absolutely. But there are some differences between parties. The Dem's have a bunch of automatic delegates that are party leaders, as well as ALL elected Dem's in Congress, which amounts to around 20% these days. The Repub's don't have that per se but it's till the same as the rest of the Dem's selected, who they stated they supported.

In theory the Dem's super delegates are free to vote for who ever they wish. Unlike the other Dem's or the Repub's which are pledged to who they initially support. And in some cases they are legally required to maintain that pledged vote.

Like many I would never have imagined, a year ago, that we would be seeing what we are seeing today. Sanders, an upfront Socialist, whose main battle plan is to dismantle huge companies and distribute the wealth of the very rich by government action. Trump, a business owner who thinks that running a business is the same as running a country.

All I can say is WOW. The first presidential election I really remember is Nixon. Both of these current candidates are not even close to others since then.

I think it's possible that we might see a run off between Sanders and Trump. Both who espouse many objectives that will never be achieved.

 

[FremontPC]

Ray Dalio (a successful hedge fund manager) put together an animated video that describes business cycles and credit and explains also how the sort of thing that we're seeing now gets to be. Well worth the watch. The video is about halfway down in the interview, I'd suggest watching it first, then reading the interview:

http://www.marketplace.org/2016/04/06/world/economy-debt-cycle

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

I think it's possible that we might see a run off between Sanders and Trump. Both who espouse many objectives that will never be achieved.

I agree with you there. While some of Bernies concepts are good (and I really don't like some others)...it would take like...4x terms...before some of this concepts could even begin to take traction. But of course we know "the establishment" will have him stone walled so much....clouds couldn't climb over that wall.

Trump..they'll just shut the doors on him soon as he gets in there.

 

[mr m]

Guys like Bernie and the Donald have energized the masses. Sanders is no Democrat but realized just like the Libertarian Rand Paul did that Americans are historically complacent and brainwashed by a 2 party system that doesn't allow for diversity or free thinking. I think the people are finally smelling the glove and realize that the traditional parties are out for themselves, not you or I.

Our bought and paid for Congressman sell favorable legislation to the highest bidder. They spend literally half the day groveling for donations for either the RNC or DNC. They're not doing their jobs. They're not tirelessly working to pass legislation to aid the proletariat but they're on their knees begging for money from large corporations and the uber wealthy to stuff their respective coffers. Half the freakin' day. Google it.

Your vote doesn't mean ****. Sad but true. Gerrymandering, the electoral college and super delegates turned our voting process into a sham. Our forefathers did their best when they created out Republic. They realized over 200 years ago that information sometimes took months to go from coast to coast so they did the best they could.

Today, there is no need for the electoral college. It's way past time to redraw our voting districts into grids based on geography, not peoples voting history, skin tone or economic status. Also, the super delegate BS has to die as does Citizens United. Sanders wins the popular vote in a particular state yet Clinton gets more delegates? WTF! When this happens in N Korea or some madman appoints himself Supreme Ruler by stuffing the ballot box you all freak out yet we sheepishly accept this nonsense when it's home grown.

Our paltry 50% voter turnout in Nov. speaks volumes about millions of voters who rightfully feel disenfranchised.

 

[FremontPC]

I dunno. If Bernie gets elected, "The Hill" can't really turn their heads and ignore the groundswell that put him there. I can't see it being "business as usual". Even if he doesn't get elected, lord... when has something like this happened before, even taking FDR into account?

 

[seedubya]

I love the way Americans think Bernie is a socialist - he isn't. He's a social democrat, an important and not-too-fine distinction. He's also far more right-wing that the vast majority of our politicians in Europe. He's about as socialist as David Cameron really.

 

[Metanis]

Nothing is going to change. The top 20,000 Americans will still manage spectacularly well. The remaining 300,000,000 will just keep shouting at each other and admiring their youtube videos of car wrecks.