Comments by "Virginia Lawler" (@virginialawler7725) on "Bernie Sanders"
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@elissahochberg407 There is something very much the matter with anyone who chooses to still post comments that are 100% discredited. I am nearly 83 y.o now, and I find it especially appalling by a woman...who has to KNOW she is spouting lies. And, I've even seen your same post in a 2nd location. What Sanders, an activist poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago, actually did in August 1963 was get arrested for protesting housing and school segregation in the city. (IL is my home state, by the way, and I saw the newspaper photos of a policeman "encouraging" Sanders to the ground during the protest that precipitated his arrest, etc.) The NAACP got him out the next day. He was also a working member of CORE and SNCC, two other major civil rights groups at the time. Also that month, Sanders organized a busload from Chicago to DC for MLK's gigantic March for Jobs and Freedom and historic "I Have A Dream" speech. Your description of Bernie as "also very very pro Segregation" is laughable...except that it is so sad and disgusting you would write that about a young man who found his life s work early as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. Your final sentence is not understandable...but truly pathetic, evenso. You really should be ashamed of yourself. Here's a suggestion: Why don't you dedicate the rest of your life to achieving 1% of what Sen. Sanders has done with his to combat segregation and in so many other areas for the betterment of our nation. #NotMeUs.
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William Conron Just my Biggest Thank You to you from NC for what you expected to do for Bernie and for All of Us! The nation was entitled to whatever strength in delegates NY votes would have earned for Bernie at the convention. At first, I really couldn't believe what Gov. Cuomo, etc., had done...to NYers, to Bernie and, by extension, our nation. Until then, I'd been impressed with how Cuomo has been dealing with NY's awful coronavirus situation--his smarts, humility and even once-in-a-while self-deprecating humor, while working hard every day for his people. He reminded me of Bernie that way.
But, Cuomo's decision to be a part of the decision to disenfranchise thousands of NYers, to cut you all off from having your say in certainly one of the most important presidential elections in my life (and I'm 81)…. Well, it changed my opinion of him forever...and beyond negatively. It's what I will remember every time I see his face or hear his voice...from now on. I truly could not imagine/believe such a death blow to democracy happening in America in this day and age. But, I should have, considering Trump's words and actions these past 3 1/2 years. And, to go way back, considering how long it took for citizens of color to even get the right to vote in the first place, and how costly that victory was in human lives...and the rest of it. And further considering that it took even longer for women to have the right to vote.
America will rally, as it always has, from the American Revolution, the Civil War, and on...and on. But, the blatant voter suppression for NYers is quite awful. And, to have, at the same time, Trump's coronavirus costing 60,000 of our lives in 8 weeks already...more than the death toll in the Vietnam War. It's a lot to handle. If Bernie had been the nominee, he could have prevailed in November...with the help of All of Us. I don't believe Biden can, as his cognitive decline continues. His support by the elites does not rally everyday people. Well, I apologize for carrying on so long. Am glad you wrote. Am sorry you won't be able to help Bernie (and, therefore, all of us). #NotMe.Us
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Bill Joynes My only son a Marine, also my late only uncle (who spent his whole service at Parris Island, while my late aunt, a nurse, came home after serving "in every Hell Hole in Europe," he was always proud to report!). My late brother-in-law, a paratrooper, came home from Korea. Way back an ancestor from Virginia was a private in several battles in the American Revolution, then headed to IL to be a farmer, where family still is now. Can't help, here at 81 y.o., still getting a little teary at the annual Veterans Day parades and Memorial Day concerts! Bernie Sanders has supported our military forever and always will--no wonder the VFW and--at a later time--the American Legion, honored him as Man of the Year!
Thank YOU!! I donated my $27 in your honor yesterday (1/26/20). #NotMe.Us
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Joe Curr Bernie is not a socialist, he is democratic socialist. But, you know that. You just want to cause trouble. And, by the way, IF you 1) use public highways and roads, 2) value public schools, 3) frequent public libraries, 4) receive or want to receive Social Security and Medicare, 5) need a fireman or a policeman, 6) etc., Etc., ETC, then you are reaping the benefits of democratic socialism.
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Joe Curr Your post shows only one thing--that you have nothing substantive to contribute to the conversation about how to retrieve, protect and advance our beloved and beleaguered nation. America has had to endure Trump's lies, laziness, lack of education, pettiness, vulgarity, aversion to public service, etc., MANY etc., for 3+ years. He was given so many chances to use our tax money, and even some of his inherited millions, for good. But, he...and his advisers...chose a different path at every opportunity--to help the elite and ignore or hurt the rest of us.
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@JJ8KK Thank you for taking the time to reply to MrSwagTurtle's question. And, I thank him for asking it! I bet a lot of folks, especially very rich folk, could have the same question but not asking it. They are just out there continuing to "stew" about Bernie's emphasis on helping "the rest of us" when that help for US "would not impose any material suffering on rich people of any kind."
I first learned of Bernie when I lived in Chapel Hill, NC, in the midst of the state's biggest efforts to thwart segregation at all levels. In 1963, I saw two Chicago newspaper photos of Bernie, a poli sci undergrad student protesting school segregation: 1) being dragged off to jail by two policemen, the NAACP got him out the next day, and 2) ankle-locked to another protester--young, female, Black and already on the ground where he was headed.
Bernie had found his life's work early as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice
….and for peace. Even now--in the midst of the campaign--his latest of many attempts to get the first raise ever to the federal minimum wage passed the House in July. But...it is one of some 400 bills Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) has refused to bring to the floor for a vote. Bernie's Fight for $15--to secure the first-ever raise in the original $7.25--is just one part of his consistent, comprehensive effort to help those of us not in the 1%. #NotMe.Us
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Frank Arrietta You really need to stop this nonsense. Bernie has NO mansions, and you know it. Bernie has, and has had, a home in Burlington, as mayor for 8 years, then a U.S. rep. and now a U.S. senator. He also has a one-bedroom in DC. Do you think it would be more time efficient and less costly for him to go back and forth and back and forth??? Not. They have a recent lake front home, primarily due to an inheritance. They also have four children and seven grandchildren to enjoy it. Bernie also wrote a book, Our Revolution, that sold extremely well and reached #3 on the NYT Best-Seller list...and was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. I have just finished his later book, Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance, June 2016-August 2018. It's a fine read, 266pgs. & Index. I recommend it to everyone.
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@MsBhappy Thank you so for your comprehensive, measured reply to such a shameful, uneducated poster! Writing a book that claimed #3 on the NYT Best-Seller List did make Sanders a most deserving millionaire. He's been recognized with two honorary doctorate degrees, too. And named Man of the Year by the VFW and the American Legion (separate years) for his decades of work for our veterans. But the shocking Spok would write, "I never knew he was a Nazi- Go figure!" How dishonorable can one be. I'm 81 y.o. now, first learned of Bernie in 1963 when he was an undergrad at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation. Arrested, the NAACP got him out the next day. He'd found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. And, because he truly is a great and good man, we know a President Sanders would still work for the dreadful Spok.
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Derp Ataur What a fine comment! Lots of people have come to know more about Sen. Sanders now...and quite in time to be our next POTUS, I think (hope)! I'm 81 now, an Illinois native who first learned of him in 1963, when he was a college student arrested for protesting segregation in Chicago. Saw him in two newspaper photos that August: 1) two policemen dragging him off to jail--the NAACP got him out the net day, and 2) ankle-locked to another protester--young, female, Black and already on the ground, where he was headed.
That same month Bernie helped organize a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom (where he gave his moving "I've Got a Dream" speech). A sit-in Bernie helped organize around then in the chancellor's office at the U. of Chicago (where he was a poli sci undergrad) is considered the first sit-in in the north. He'd found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. And he's kept at it. There's a real good You Tube Video you might like, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago."
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Madeline Tasquin Biggest Congrats re your 1st vote as a US citizen! You'll never forget it! I'll hope someone will take your picture as a special memento! Thank You for doing a great public service as a poll worker, too. I suspect/hope there'll be huge voter lines at every precinct (even as I wish/hope more that a huge # will vote early!). I'll be 82 soon, but served as a clerk and then the Dem judge for 20 years in three precincts in NC. It is a v-e-r-y long day, but everyone always feels so good about serving! Since you cannot leave from beginning to end, you probably already know to bring more than a few edibles and even some milk/juice/soda to pep up your day. In my time, several would also always bring treats for our Share Table. The best were homemade, no surprise, but Krispy Kreme doughnuts were v-e-r-y popular, too. ;-) No doubt none of that will be possible in this era of the dreadful, deadly coronavirus...which is also making it harder for some precincts to find enough staff. I'd even thought to re-up to help out this big year, but my son is VERY against it--and I do see his point, especially having asthma. But, know I will be cheering you on...and all the others who work to protect our Democracy and keep our elections true. Biggest Blessings to All.
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I so totally agree with you. Wish I'd said (written) that. So glad you did. Illinois native, 84 now, I first learned of Bernie from a August 1963 Chicago newspaper photo showing a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. As a mayor, representative and now US Senator, he's been on the right (correct) side of every issue most important to me since then, including civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice, and peace. No one is perfect, but I'd vote for him and campaign for him, again, for president, in a New York minute. #NotMeUs
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@anthae1 You really are too far gone to pay any attention to the facts that would contradict/correct your rant. But, I intend to at least correct your paragraph 3 because you make no attempt to speak truth. You must be challenged because folks who don't know much about Bernie could believe your screed...and spread your "misinformation," often called lies. You write, "under Bernie, any town..." etc.
An Illinois native, now 82, I first learned of Bernie in 1963, when he was a poli sci undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago. As a protester against school segregation, he crossed a police line and was hauled off to jail. The NAACP got him out the next day. He and others organized the first sit-in in the north, also a busload to DC to MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and memorable "I Have a Dream " speech. Bernie had found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. You...and everyone... should see the You Tube, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago."
Along the way next, Bernie worked as a Head Start teacher, carpenter, writer/producer of educational materials...and...with a talented group of outstanding young Vermont musicians, helped produce a beautiful, moving recording of "This Land is Your Land." When a friend suggested he run for Mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city, he did... and won by 10 votes. He was re-elected to three more consecutive terms as a dedicated, progressive leader--one accomplishment being to save the city's beautiful waterfront as an area for All, not developed as condos, etc., for a Few. Hardly like, "any town in the Soviet Union, with Whites in gulags for their 'protection'."
All these facts would have been readily available to you in Bernie's public record, but you would rather rant than read and get educated about this accompished and truly beloved public servant. Is your condition because of the "brainwashing that you received?"
Elected and re-elected strongly by the citizens of Vernmont to the U.S. House, Bernie was then elected and re-elected also strongly, to be the state's junior senator, a post he holds still. His work to improve with nuance many bills earned him the informal title of Amendment King. Another title is "the longest-serving Independent in congressional history. Other important honors were selection as Man of the Year by both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (different years). He also authored a book, Our Revolution, that climbed to #3 on The New York Times Best-Seller list.
As the relatively unknown junior senator from a small state, Bernie had earned more than 13,000,000 votes in his 2016 presidential run. As runner-up, he went out and held 39 rallies in 13 states in support of Hillary. It was important to beat Trump. After his rally in Raleigh, Amy Davidson Sorkin wrote in The New Yorker, "One of the many things that makes Donald Trump angry is that Bernie Sanders does not seem to hold grudges..." This year, he had a promising start in Iowa, NH and NV. He had funds and supporters. His years of work to increase the minimum wage had finally resulted in his bill passing the House. Truly disgusting that "Mitch," (R-Ky) won't release the bill to the Senate floor Still, SC was next. It was important to beat Trump.
But his colleague in Congress, the state's popular Rep. Jim Clyburn, didn't stay out of the primary. In fact, he went home and organized his voters for a surprise Biden win. Shortly thereafter, several other weaker candidates withdrew basically together and threw their support to Biden. Shortly after that, Bernie suspended his campaign, for two basic reasons. His team couldn't make the votes work for him in the remaining primaries, and, more importantly, as the coronavirus continued to surge, he could not expose his supporters to it. (Something we see has not bothered Trump one second).
Since then, Sen. Sanders has spoken to many groups and conducted many, many roundtables, town halls, panels. He has brought together both seasoned progressive leaders and introduced up-and-coming young progressives to a wider citizenry. He's been a dedicated, energetic speaker for Biden. It is important, still, to beat Trump. #NotMe.Us
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Illinois native here, thinking about all the time I spent in KY as a child, visiting my sister and her husband, who was with Reynolds Metals in Louisville. Then later as a college student coming for the Kentucky Derby and racing our homebreds at both Churchill Downs and across the river at Ellis. Then later learning about a very different part of KY via the late John Prine's poignant "Paradise" and "Muhlenberg Co." Then, only last year learning about Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his lock on the U.S. Senate, preventing some 400 bills from a Senate vote!
The one that that riles me most--after some years with the N.C. Department of Labor--has to anger many of us. It is Sen. Sanders' Federal Minimum Wage Bill, for which he's worked since before 2015. It would raise to $15/hr. the current $7.25 wage, which has never been increased since the legislation passed in 2009. When Bernie started out all the years ago, he had zero co-sponsors. He had 30+ in the Spring of 2019 when it finally passed the House! Of course, it has since languished there because McConnell has blocked it from coming to a Senate vote. One more example of his lack of concern for 40 million of our nation's lowest wage workers. Their situation has even worsened due to Trump's inept management of the coronavirus that has now killed 170,000 of us and shows no evidence of retreating. Really, it would help so many of us--and our beloved nation--if McConnell could--finally--be sent home. #NotMe.Us
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@palecorpse I agree with you...and ThunderTruck, too...that some of the very young, the very old, the very poor, the less educated, the sick, the disabled, the immigrants, and no doubt others, really do sometimes need a little "outside" help. Somehow this made me think of Bernie standing in that crowd of 26,000 in Long Island City, NYC, asking everyone to look around and then asking, "Will you fight for someone you don't know."
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This post is up to 7,677 viewers, with 1.3K likes and only 13 dislikes, as of Feb. 6, but that doesn't seem near enough to me either. Granted, the headline is only "The New Yorker Union," rather neutral. Doesn't tell folks up front that Sen. Sanders has said, unequivocally, "I stand with workers at The New Yorker fighting for a union. The New Yorker should sit down with the workers and agree to a fair contract." His name in the headline, I believe, would have and perhaps still could help draw many more signers.
I much miss this wonderful publication that I'd received as a gift for many years from a special friend who has recently passed away. At 82, I've felt I could not afford to subscribe myself. But, now I will, to honor Bernie and Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker writer who covered his rally, with Hillary Clinton, in Raleigh (where I live) in Nov 2016. It was one of 39 rallies in 13 states he (as the runner-up--with 13,000,000+ votes) held for her/with her after the primaries.
Sorkin wrote, "One of the many things that makes Donald Trump angry is that Sanders does not seem to hold grudges. 'Bernie Sanders should be angry, right?' Trump asked a crowd in Florida." She noted, "The truth is that Bernie Sanders is very, very angry--at Donald Trump. He is angry enough to have spent weeks travelling on behalf of Hillary Clinton, speaking for her in union halls and arenas, to students and activists."
Had Bernie been the nominee in '16, millions believe he would have beaten Trump, and America would have been spared these 4+ years, 30,000 fact-checked lies and every other negative by "the worst president in the modern history of our nation," as Bernie described him often. But, chat tells us that actions by the DNC, Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Donna Brazille and others assured that we did not have the opportunity to find out.
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@videogameplayer0552 Well.... That's quite a statement. Please provide a few cites. I'm sure the 13,000,000+ who voted for him in 2016, will be surprised. Also those who voted him in as Mayor of Burlington (re-elected three times), then as a Representative and now as a Senator over all the years. And, not to forget the two major veterans groups--the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars--who named him their Man of the Year, in different years. How could so many of us think he is more than "fit" for every post he's held...not to forget being a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice and for peace.
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@donHooligan I'll always remember that Bernie got 13,000,000+ votes to be runner-up in '16, even as the relatively little known junior senator from a small northeastern state. And even with the interference by Donna Brazille and others, especially DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, for which she at least lost her high post. He endorsed Clinton at the convention and went on to hold 39 rallies in 13 states for her for one reason...because he felt so strongly that the #1 goal had to be to beat Trump.
Bernie had a Great Start in the early '20 primaries, too, in Iowa, NH and NV but was stopped again by the expected-to-be-neutral-in-the-primaries DNC and Obama along with Rep. Jim Clyburn of SC, immediately before that primary. Then Covid and the weather in WI caused him to step down, in large part for our safety. Thanks Be for us, Bernie was the ranking minority member of the Senate Budget Committee, so he advanced to ranking majority member with Biden's win...and therefore chairman of that powerful committee. Because of that-- and the work of so many others who have joined up--we're seeing the most hopeful chance for the first raise in the minimum wage since 2007. Anything we all can do to persuade our senators, right now, is so crucial. I'm calling mine next. #NotMeUs
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Awyatt Mann You are entitled to your opinion--You are not entitled to distribute made-up stuff...often known as lies. Sen. Sanders has 3 homes. #1--A house in Burlington--he was some time ago elected mayor for 4 consecutive terms, as you know. #2--A place in D.C., as is routine for congressmen & women, as you know. We like that he's there working for us--not having to spend time on any "commuting" schedule. A newer #3--a lake house acquired thru a family inheritance AND because of his best-selling book, Our Revolution, as you know. It climbed to #3 on the NYT Best-Seller List & was also published in China, England, Germany, France, Serbia & South Korea. All across America (I'm from IL) we're grateful Bernie has represented All of Us beyond "well" for years, due to multiple re-elections as a Rep. and now as the junior Sen. from VT. We were glad--but not surprised--at his early endorsement by Patrick Leahy, Vermont's senior senator, too. Bernie's history, endorsements, donors & especially his volunteers--All Over cold, wintery Iowa right now (1/21/20)--confirm his #1poll rank to be our POTUS. I'm 81 y.o. now. Bernie has been authentic/consistent since I first learned of him as a U. of Chicago undergrad activist in '63. #NotMe.Us
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@danieldowsett7808 Was your post in jest? It certainly is not true...and requires serious correction. Bernie Sanders has been on the right (correct) side of the issues most important to me--and to millions--since I 1st learned of him in August 1963. An Illinois native, 84 now, I saw a Chicago newspaper photo then that showed a policeman "helping" Bernie to the ground for marching against segregation. The NAACP got him out of jail the next day. Since, he was the thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, then the re-elected US representative and now a US senator in his third term. Bernie has worked consistently and tirelessly on the diverse, most important issues facing our nation. Those include civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace. As the mom and niece of Marines, I was very glad he was honored with the highest national awards from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, in different years. He has also earned honorary degrees from two universities, in different years. #NotMeUs
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So glad you noted "since photos were in black and white." An IL native, 83 now, I saw one of those in a Chicago newspaper in 1963. It introduced me to Sanders. He was 21. There was a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation when he was a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago. Later that month he helped organize a busload to DC for MLK's historic "March for Jobs and Freedom" and his memorable "I Have a Dream" speech. The You Tube video, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago" much impressed.
From the beginning, Bernie has worked--so hard and so smart--on the major issues facing our nation, including civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice....and for peace. Humble and modest, he's been awarded two honorary degrees. Earned the highest national honors from two of our largest veterans' organizations, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Written two major books: "Our Revolution" in 2016, #3 on the New York Times Best-Seller list, and "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," 2018.
Called "the Energizer Bunny" for good reason, Bernie should be in his 2nd term as our president--but both runs (2016 and 2020) were clearly sabotaged. I don't think we'd let that happen again. He's given our nation so much already as a true public servant: re-elected mayor, re-elected U.S. Rep and now in his 3rd term as U.S. Senator--winning #2 with 71% of the vote. One personal mantra has served him well in every arena: "NotMeUs." Thank you for everything, Bernie.
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@gottalovegabe1176 Too bad your point has to keep being made over and over, but, it does...and I'm so glad you did so!! Some people forget--and others never bothered to learn--that Sen. Sanders only became a millionaire later in life and after he wrote two very successful books. "Our Revolution" came first, was #3 on The New York Times Best Seller List and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. Next was, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," urging us all to, day-by-day, help build a nation focused on civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace. NotMeUs.
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So Right...on both points! Actually, to me, he seems 20 years younger than his age right now. Of course, I'm 83, which might influence my opinion of Bernie a tad. Particularly quick of mind, with a lifetime of knowledge and commitment to All of Us, he also has the continuing stamina of a far...far...younger man. Could that stem in part from being a competitive long-distance runner in high school in the Bronx? Or, perhaps because he also managed to graduate from the highly regarded...challenging...University of Chicago, while also a student activist--member of CORE (the Congress on Racial Equality) and SNCC (the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee...sprung from an overnight in jail by the NAACP.
You're in good company with your call for Bernie to run for POTUS again. I've read that many times over many months as a volunteer poster trying to keep the record straight about Bernie...and also perhaps help educate new recruits. It's great that more than one poster has noted some version of "Third Times a Charm" when urging him to run for President again.
I don't know yet what I think about that road yet, not that what I think matters at all. It's just that he was specifically thwarted by the DNC, and it seemed to me and thousands of others that "the elite" didn't play fair, either time. Evenso, in 2016, starting at about 3% as a relative unknown from a very small state, he won 22 states and over 3 million votes. Still, in 2020, even with the especially huge and enthusiastic rallies and long Election Day lines, not enough votes were tallied for him then either. The opportunities seemed there: 1) early voting, 2) voting by mail, usually well publicized Election Days. I'll never understand it, altho' I'll always believe he somehow didn't get reasonable media coverage, for whatever reason.
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Tammy Kosiancic I first heard Mayor Antar in an interview this week, and he truly was outstanding. What a dynamic speaker, and a heartfelt endorser of Bernie, too! Had first learned of him in Bernie's 2018 book, "Where We Go from Here/Two Years in the Resistance."
Bernie wrote, "Our Revolution helped elect new and progressive African American mayors Randall Woodfin, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Chokwe Antar Lumumba, in Jackson, Mississippi. Criminal justice reform is a major issue for Our Revoution, and they played an important role in the victory of Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner, who is now rewriting criminal justice law in that city." Later on, he continued, "What I especially liked about Mayor Lumumba was his emphasis on participatory democracy and involving ordinary people in the process of running government." Etc.
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@michaellovullo7363 Your post is among the saddest I've seen recently. First of all, because it simply is not true. Sen. Sanders certainly has NO corporate overlords. Second, you went on to try to slam him more slyly.
Yes, Sanders "still has a Senate seat." And, he continues to totally deserve it due to his elected public service efforts ever since he became the thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city. (Burlington earned national recognition during his 8-year tenure, by the way.) He then defeated a wealthy, Republican incumbent to be the state's sole US Representative in Congress. He is now in his third term in the U.S. Senate (elected for the 2nd w/ 71% of the vote). Along the way, he's earned highest national honors from two of the nation's largest service organizations, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars...and, was also chosen for two honorary degrees. Etc.
Second, No One is perfect. And, neither Sanders nor his followers have ever claimed that he is. You do a particular disservice with your comment that he "told his followers to vote for Clinton in 2016 and Biden in 2020." No. What he did do-after his own candidacy had been tanked in '16- was go out and hold 39 rallies for her in 13 states throughout that Sept., Oct., and Nov., as he also worked to help Dem senate candidates at the same time! HIs own legislative efforts, etc., are clear on his website.
Why did Bernie work so hard and so long to support Biden...and has continued to do...so since his election? Because he believes...as many of us did...and now a great many more millions of us do...that Trump's reactionary agenda and imbedded personal characteristics made him the most dangerous president in our nation's history. Also, that Trump is still a "present danger" because he is not (yet) in jail where he deserves to be. And that shoring up Biden's agenda was the best counter available to fend off another Trump...or another want-to-be.
Soon to be 84, I truly hope you'll want to learn more about Sen. Sanders and perhaps change your mind. His 2016 book. "Our Revolution," was #3 on The New York Time Best-Seller list...and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He followed that with, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance." I thought both were good reads...and informative...and neither is a "puff piece." NotMeUs.
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@bee_bee3 2/13/22 now. I'm reading your post--and all of this--for the first time, in Raleigh, NC. This You Tube is, and will be, unforgettable. There was a post not too much before yours that that noted James Williams, from Hiawatha, IA, was "still posting on twitter." It was probably also about 2 years ago, but I decided to a pass it on.
83 now, an IL native, I first learned of Bernie from a 1963 Chicago newspaper photo. It showed a policeman "helping" him--an undergrad student at the time--to the ground for organizing/participating in a march against segregation. I still look at the You Tube, "Bernie Sanders & Civil Rights in Chicago" and pass it on, like to you now. I still hope he will be our next president and would work hard for him if he does run. His seniority made him chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee last year, and he continues to work hard and smart for all of us from that post, etc. But, he still is the President our nation so sorely needs. Guess time will tell. All Best.... NotMeUs.
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Marksman King Just a small revision. Bernie didn't "drop out". He "suspended his campaign." I hear folks take comfort in the difference. Whatever...the punchline is that the math no longer seemed to work to result in enough delegates at the Dem convention to prevail as the nominee. I'm an IL native, first learned of Bernie in '63, when he crossed a police line and was arrested while protesting school segregation in Chicago. He'd found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. I truly believe he and his cabinet, department heads, et al, could have/would seriously helped our shaken nation. Maybe you'd enjoy one of my favorite You Tube videos, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago"...
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An Illinois native--82 now--I first learned of Bernie in '63 when he was an undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation. I, a grad student at the University of North Carolina, went to the library one day just to see what was going on in my beloved home state. There were the Chicago newspaper photos, recirculating now, of Bernie, who had crossed a police line and was on his way to the ground, ankle-locked to a young black woman already on the ground. The NAACP got him out of jail the next day. He helped organize the 1st sit-in in Chicago, at the chancellor's office. He helped organize a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and "I Have a Dream" speech. Bernie had found his life's work young as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. The You Tube video, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," continues to move me...and I recommend it to all, #NotMe.Us #Medicare4All
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Thank you, Bridget Sclama! You have written what many, many of us would like to be able to write. I first learned of Bernie in '63, when he was an undergrad, member of SNCC and CORE, at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation, etc., and organizing the first sit-in in Chicago, in the Chancellor's Office. Two newspaper photos--when he broke a police line, went to his knees ankle-locked to a young Black, female protestor and was arrested--are still circulating. Bailed out the next day by the NAACP. Organized a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and "I Have a Dream" speech. Found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. The You Tube "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" still moves me. #NotMe.Us #MedicareForAll
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I can't disagree with either of you, really. BUT, we know it's very, very hard to get even a $15 federal minimum passed, since it hasn't been able to be done since 2007. Bernie has worked hard and consistently with many for it all thru the years, and I'm just hoping--here on March 4, 2021--that the Republicans in the Senate will stop their obstruction, vote for their constituents as the House did, and FINALLY pass "a living wage".... Two huge employers, Amazon and Cosco, now have such a minimum--along with many other smaller businesses--reducing Medicaid and Food Stamps costs for them and all taxpayers. Still, the Walmart family's greed stands...against their workers...and keeps the question alive, yet again, "How many billions will be enough for such people, accumulated with no regard for the men and women whose work created their fortunes?? I'm 82 now, was a single parent of two with no child support. Retired now after decades of fulltime work in IL and NC. I've never entered a door at a Walmart...and never will.
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Just FYInterest, here's my thinking. Sen. Sanders has far more power and is doing far more good for us and our nation as chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee than anyone--even Bernie--could accomplish as V-P. President is another story, and many (including me) agree with you. He could have been well into his second term now, on his way to being one of our nation's greatest presidents (based in part on powerful legislation and executive orders).
Now, a good number of voters have already posted early that they want Bernie to run again ("Third time's the charm") in 2024...and they believe he would win. He'd made a heroic effort in '16 and '20, but the expected primary vote for him did not show up, either time, in part due to the DNC. In '16, Sanders campaigned, generously, for Clinton, but she couldn't beat Trump (as Sanders would have). In '20, Bernie said he would not primary his friend, Biden, if Joe decided to run...which he did. Altho' Sanders has gotten a large number of requests to change his mind about primarying Joe in '24, he has not given any indication he might be inclined/or could be persuaded to do so if Biden would decide to seek a 2nd term. #NotMeUs
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Vdub 10/24/22 now. Biggest Thank You for your post from this 84 y.o. Illinois native, now a North Carolina retiree, who 100% agrees with you. I first learned of Bernie from a Chicago newspaper photo in August 1963 that showed a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. Later as a thrice re-elected Vermont mayor, then re-elected US representative and now an honored, re-elected US senator, he has continued his hard and smart work on the issues most important to me, including civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace.
How I do so hate to read the work of trolls who persist in writing their nonsense (more accurately, lies). Anyone who knows Bernie's history also knows those people are trolls. But, I still do worry a bit about even the very few new posters who could be seriously misled/influenced by the nonsense of people like Richard Gleason immediately above. So, every once in a while, I try to do my part to counteract their posts and thank the millions all over the world, like you, who know Sen. Sanders is a rare and so consistent treasure for All of Us. NotMeUs.
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11/28/22 now. Just wanted to say "Hi" as the mom and niece of Marine vets (my only son and my late only uncle). Thank you, sincerely, for Your Service!! An Illinois native, somehow 84 now, I'm retired, too, except for very selective part-time work and extensive volunteering for Bernie. I volunteered for Bernie in '16, '20 and again now. He is just the best, has been ever since I first learned of him in 1963. No surprise, I really like the You Tube, "Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago." Am so glad it's still available to showcase just how long he's worked for #NotMeUs. Best Wishes 2 U.
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@mrgobble9202 Of course, Senator Sanders is not corrupt. Please provide a cite for your opinion. Bernie was named Man of the Year by two national veterans groups--the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars--in different years. How could you (honestly) believe either...let alone both...of those two major service organizations--with all their vetting procedures--would honor "a corrupt leader"? Didn't happen.
On other hand he certainly IS a leader, ever since he was an undergrad student activist at the U. of Chicago in '63, arrested as he protested school segregation. He organized the first sit-in in the city, at the office of the University's chancellor. He organized a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and milestone "I Have A Dream Speech." He'd found his life's work young as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. The You Tube video, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," is worthy viewing.
Bernie continued his leadership for #NotMe.Us with election to four consecutive terms as mayor of Vermont's largest city. Since then he's been continually re-elected as the longest serving Independent in the U.S. Congress-- first in the House and now in his 2nd term in the Senate. These few lines only touch the surface of his leadership and service to our country.
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@lookingforsomething Exactly! And, for his consistent advocacy, Bernie was included (honored) to speak at the King Center in Atlanta as part of the King national holiday event, and, in April 2018, at the 50th anniversary of MLK's assassination in Memphis, where Sanders marched with the thousands along the route past the Mason Temple Church of God in Christ where Dr. King gave his prophetic last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop."
In those remarks, Sen. Sanders included one of his oft-repeated points, "If King and his movement had accomplished nothing more than breaking down the barriers of segregation, he would have been remembered for the ages as one of the great freedom fighters in the history of our country. But he was more than that. Dr. King was a nonviolent revolutionary who wanted to see our nation undergo a 'radical revolution of values,' against not just the evils of Jim Crow and segregation but also the triple evil of poverty, racism, and militarism."
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Gidget Trevathon Sen. Sanders became a one percenter after he wrote a powerful book, Our Revolution, which climbed to #3 on the NYT Best-Seller List. It was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He'd won 23 states with more than 13,000,000 votes in 2016, as the runner-up to Hilary Clinton and after the convention went out and held 39 rallies in 13 states to help her candidacy. I'm 81 now, sorry you chose to spread such salacious and inaccurate info about a man who started his work for All of Us in 1963, when he was a poli sci undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago, protesting segregation. He'd found his life's mission young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. #Medicare4All
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@modemmark421 Thank you for sticking up for the life's work of Sen. Sanders. Why Marc Sutton chose to post as he did, and more than once, I will never understand, but his misinformation and attitude diminishes him, not Bernie. An IL native, 83 y.o. now, I 1st learned of Bernie in 1963 from a Chicago newspaper photo showing a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. The You Tube video, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago," is well done and instructive. He was 21.
Bernie served 8 years as the thrice re-elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city. He defeated a wealthy incumbent Republican to serve as VT's sole U.S. Representative He's currently in his 3rd term as a U S. Senator, having won his 2nd term with 71% of the vote. Recipient of two honorary doctorates. Honored with the highest national awards given by two of the nation's largest veterans' groups--the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars-in different years.
Bernie's 2016 book, "Our Revolution," #3 on the New York Times Best-Seller List, was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. I just finished his 2018 book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," another fine/educational read. Just a few of the progressive issues he's championed for years for All of Us: making public colleges and universities tuition free, Medicare for All/universal health care, a $15 federal minimum wage, rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. NotMeUs.
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Thank you very much for your post. I think Bernie is one of the best "public servants," too! ;-) My maternal grandmother came to America from Germany as a very young girl, crossed that ocean by herself because both of her parents died before they were scheduled to depart. Meta Schissler came alone, toting a LARGE bag of duck down to family/friends already here...in Nebraska, maybe. She became an outstanding baker in Kansas City, MO, and I have a certificate about that to frame when I can re-find it. I wish I had gotten to know her better. At 83, I still have a lot I want to do!
A week after Trump's election in November 2016, Bernie's book, Our Revolution, was published and went on to sell extremely well. Do you know of it? It reached #3 on the New York Times bestseller list and was also published in China, England, France, Serbia, South Korea...and Germany! His European publishers invited him to speak in three countries, starting with Germany over the 2017 congressional Memorial Day break, so he and his wife went.
At their first stop, the Free University of Berlin, Bernie said, "Frankly, I was overwhelmed and humbled by the greeting I received. I was also impressed by the knowledge that so many in the audience had about American politics, my campaign, and my views."
As Newsweek reported, "Just days after Trump received a frosty reception on his first trip across the Atlantic since entering the White House, Sanders earned a rapturous reception from more than 1,000 students at the...University. Sanders...has long been popular in Europe. In the Democratic primary against Hillary Clinton, he won more than 60 percent of the vote in Germany, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom...."
"Sanders' socialist policies are far more mainstream in Europe than in the U.S. In particular, his call for universal health care, while deemed a far-left fantasy by even some Democrats in the U.S., is the norm in Europe and even supported by conservative parties.
Sanders "told the crowd, 'Trump does not reflect the values of most Americans and we look forward, despite what happened last week here, we absolutely look forward to working with the great people of Germany, with Europe, the UK.
Our job is to bring people around the world together and not create fights when they're not necessary.' "
It was pointed out to Bernie that his "remarks in Berlin had a bit of historical context. In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy had given a major speech just outside the auditorium" where Bernie spoke and said later, "I was proud to have followed in his footsteps in speaking about the need for U.S.-European unity."
Well, must stop, without covering his five speeches in England, plus another in Dublin. This info is borrowed from Bernie's newer book, the 2018 "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," which was/is also popular. I've intended for ages to donate a copy to the public library here in Raleigh, NC, but still have not managed to do that--and it would even be a charitable contribution, I think. Oh well. '
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I'm surprised you don't know the answer to your question about Sen. Sanders' recent wealth. Perhaps, probably, you do but, for some reason, still wanted to/chose to slam him, incorrectly, and basically three times. #1. Bernie is actually a democratic socialist, which is a distinction from socialism that you chose to ignore. He supports public roads, public health, public schools, public libraries, fire and police departments, etc. ETC. #2. He "acquired" his recent wealth by writing a significant book in 2018. "Our Revolution" was #3 on The New York Times Best-Seller list and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He also wrote another important book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance." I read it a year ago, and it is also a very good, interesting, educational book. I have now just seen somewhere that he will soon have out a third book, which most of us feel will also be a Good One. I hope this Reply helps educate about his recent wealth, which is in No Way "insane." He's worked hard for it...just as he worked hard for Vermonters as the thrice re-elected mayor of its largest city, and since then for his beloved Vermont and All of Us as a U.S. Representative and now in his third term as a U.S. Senator. #3. Until his success as an author, Sanders was well known over the years as one of the poorest members in Congress. His recent wealth has nothing to do with being "in office."
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@JustMe-ec2ph Thank you. Bernie saw that the remaining votes to be cast just wouldn't do enough to elect him and could possibly help Trump win by splitting off a large segment that would help Biden defeat Trump. And he also saw early that the coronavirus (that Trump called a Hoax and chose to do nothing about when it would have helped most to defeat the devastation of the present) could/would do great harm to the millions of us left to vote. He wasn't going to let that happen either. I've admired Sen. Sanders since I first learned of him in '63, an undergrad poli sci activist at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation, even taken off to jail. He'd found his life's work young, as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. I'm 82 y.o. now, and he is still the strongest, steadfast warrior for our nation...all of our nation. #Medicare for All #NotMe.Us
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Biggest Thanks to you for your post and your support of Bernie! An Illinois native, I first learned of him from an August 1963 Chicago newspaper. He was being arrested for marching against segregation and spent the night in jail. I'm glad the You Tube--"Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago"-is still available. I send much respect and affection back to you...and to Germany. I accept now, finally, that I will never get to visit your nation, land of my maternal grandmother. That had been a lifelong dream, in part because the very young girl who would become my grandmother came over, alone, from Germany to Missouri, by herself, so many, many decades ago. I would have admired her for that history alone! But, her journey was extra impressive to me because she brought with her a very large ("huge") burlap sack of goose down she'd picked to have a gift for her relatives--who'd immigrated to Kansas City some time before. Grandma Meta Schissler, a widow, quickly became a baker in K.C. for the rest of her life. She visited my mother (her only child) and the other three of us in Illinois way too few times, and my Mother only visited her in K.C. twice, due to both time and money constraints. I was very young the first time she came to Champaign and remember being very shy--even a tad fearful--when I first heard her accent! Then she baked, and I immediately loved her forever! How many always exquisite, delicious, unforgettable wonders she created on her visits. Memorable still--and I'm now 87.
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@KevyWhit 3/14/22 now. Still a great post. Thank you. IL native, 83 y.o. now, I 1st learned of Bernie in 1963, via a Chicago newspaper photo, still circulating, that shows him "helped" to the ground by a policeman for marching to oppose segregation. A member/officer in the local chapters of the Congress on Racial Equality and SNCC, the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, he was 20, a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago, credited with organizing the first sit-in in the North. The You Tube video, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago," is very good.
Since then, he's been the re-elected mayor of VT's largest city for eight years (one project helping to save Burlington's beautiful waterfront for All, when developers wanted it for housing for the wealthy elite), the re-elected lone Representative of his state in the U.S. House, and now in his third term as a U.S. Senator, the new chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee, due to his seniority. He has consistently taken on political leadership that declines to transform our energy system away from fossil fuels and into efficient and sustainable energy, etc.
Bernie has made progress with his consistent call for free tuition at our public colleges and universities, to corral the greed of the pharmaceutical industry and to secure universal health care...to name just one trio of the challenges our nation still faces. Along the way, he earned two honorary degrees, was honored with the biggest national awards from two of our largest veterans' associations: the American Legion and VFW...and wrote a book, "Our Revolution" that was 3rd on The NYT best-seller list and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. I just finished a fine 2nd book, "Where We Go from Here--Two Years in the Resistance."
To highlight another trio, he has stood with all of us who are too often ignored in DC: immigrants, women (especially re wages and health care), and children needing childcare...not to forget the millions devastated by natural crises (such as the people of Puerto Rico with Hurricane Maria).
It's been quite a journey of 50+ years journey with Bernie. Thanks Be, it's not over yet. NotMeUs.
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Thank you immensely for your comment, which I am seeing today (3/9/22) for the 1st time-and is as important now as it was when you posted it. I also value an early video titled, "NH veterans for Bernie," or something like that. Also, that two major veterans' associations--the American Legion and VFW- have honored him with their highest national awards, in different years. Etc. My only son and only uncle are/were veterans, as were ancestors all the way back to the American Rev. I will always feel that the communications staffers for Bernie sadly did not educate enough of us, especially veterans--in either of his campaign--about his wide, strong support of veterans' issues. Also, little mention of his longtime service on the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, including as chairman. I'll admit that in 2015 a primary focus especially was just to just get more of us to even know of who Sanders even was! An IL native, I had 1st learned of him/admired him due to a Chicago newspaper photo in '63, showing a policeman helping him (!) to the ground at age 20, for his march to end segregation. I like the video, "Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago"--Bet you might, too! NotMeUs.
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Ferny C. It's now 1/19/21, and I feel the same way...still. I just saw this here for the 1st time on You Tube since Bernie's presidential campaigns. Was glad to see it out there to remind us all again. Thanks be, due to his seniority, Sen. Sanders is now the new chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee. Is already working smart and hard on his multiple plans and hopes for #NotMeUs from that post. Funny how some already coincide with his core issues during both presidential campaigns. ;-) He'd found his life's work young at the U. of Chicago, as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. And has never stopped. I'm an IL native, 82 now, am still moved by an early You Tube, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago."
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@jacquelinemarie1078 YOU need to PAY ATTENTION. And that means acquiring an education about Sen. Sanders' consistent decades as a warrior for civil, climate, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for Peace.
It's 12/28/20 now, and a welcome New Year is about to begin. No one is perfect, and Bernie is among the first to say that he isn't. An IL native, I first learned of him in '63, when he was an undergrad U. of Chicago activist, demonstrating against school segregation, etc. He has been consistent in his public service ever since--first as the re-elected Mayor of VT's largest city, then as the re-elected sole U.S. Representative from VT and now the state's re-elected junior Senator with 71% of the vote in 2012. He has been honored as Man of the Year by two of the nation's largest veterans associations (in different years). Awarded an honorary doctorate. Etc.
As naysayers love to point out, Bernie in recent years became a millionaire. Of course, they do that without noting honestly that he earned his status, not like Trump. How? By writing a highly respected book about his insurgent 2016 presidential campaign (in which the relatively little known senator from a small northeastern state still earned more than 13,000,000 votes). "Our Revolution" ranked #3 on The NYT best-seller list and was also published in China, England, France, German, Serbia and South Korea. His message ressonated across the world...and still does.
He then wrote another very successful book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," saying "despair is not an option, the goal has always been the same.....a vibrant democracy where the voices of all people are heard, and we must unite our country while repairing the damage Trump has done trying to divide us."
Bernie's steady leadership includes w/ Medicare for All (as author of "the damned bill") and w/ his Fight for $15 minimum wage bill, w/ DACA immigrants, w/ the prevention of gun violence (especially its effects on children), w/ the people of Puerto Rico after the Maria devastation, as well as with our nurses, teachers, and so many other essential groups, and the persecuted and the poor of every color and every age. His work, as always, w/ all who would join him for a better America., even as he and our nation continue to confront and reject Trump w/ his earlier long list of debaucheies thru all his grifting en route to his final title, "the pathological liar and worst president in the modern history of our nation."
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@wlbond008 It is beyond unfortunate that you want to bash Sen. Sanders so much that you resort to untruths, especially since your statement has been debunked so many times you have to know what you're posting...and choose to do it anyway. Sanders has had a home in Vermont's largest city for a long time, including during his thrice re-elected tenure as Burlington's mayor. Sanders was next his state's re-elected U.S. congressman, after defeating a long-time, wealthy Republican incumbent. He's now in his 3rd term as U.S. senator. During these years he, of course, kept his home in Burlington AND now also has a small place in D.C. Don't you think that is a much smarter/less expensive/more time efficient choice than trying to commute? Bernie's most recent house (#3, there have never been "four") is a small place on a Vt. lake. It came about because his most recent book, "Our Revolution," became a bestseller (ranked #3 The New York Times Bestseller list...and was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. Well-deserved as a family retreat, most would think, since he has 4 children and 7 grands. #NotMeUs.
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Tom Orange What a fine post. Many thanks for the much needed info that so many still do not know. More: The junior senator from a little state had started in 2016 at about 3% in the polls but ended up winning 22 states with more than 13,000,000 votes. With overwhelming support from the young--black, white, Latino, Asian American, Native American, gay and straight--he won more votes from people under forty than Clinton and Trump combined. And, with no super PAC or dependence on wealthy donors, his campaign received some 8 million individual contributions, from more than 2 million people, more than any candidate in American history. The average donation was the now famous $27.
Bernie had won 86% of the Vermont primary vote, and at the July convention the chair of the Vermont delegation allowed him to nominate Clinton by acclamation. His fine prime time speech drew some boos from his most heartbroken supporters, but the efforts of his people, Clinton's and the DNC working together produced "The Most Progressive Platform in Party History," according to NBC News. After that, he went out to hold 39 strong rallies in 13 states for the nominee. Sanders held no grudge. As Amy Davidson Sorkin wrote for The New Yorker, "The truth is that Bernie Sanders is very, very angry--at Donald Trump. He is angry enough to have spent weeks traveling on behalf of Hilary Clinton, speaking for her in union halls and arenas, to students and activists." We probably could all say he's still rather dedicated to beating DJT.
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I've loved every one I've seen so far, and that's a lot here on 3/7/21. Perhaps because I'm 82 now, I was especially moved by "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" starting with his time in 1962+ as an undergrad poli sci activist at the U. of Chicago, where he organized the city's first sit-in, at the chancellor's office. An IL native, I saw then the newspaper photos of him going to the ground and then off to jail for protesting school segregation at University-owned housing and throughout the city. He was a working member of SNCC (the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee) and CORE (The Congress on Racial Equality). It was the local NAACP that bailed him out the next day.
In the summer of '63 he helped organize a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and "I Have a Dream" speech. He'd found his life's work young as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. He became the re-elected mayor of Burlington's largest city, then the re-elected U.S. representative and now the re-elected junior U.S. senator for VT. Twice the dedicated campaigner earned millions of votes to be our POTUS, and twice Stop Bernie efforts prevailed. He wrote The NYT Best-Seller "Our Revolution" #3 on The NYT Best-Seller List in 2017 another well-received book later, Where We Go from Here."
Bernie has stayed true to his core platform over all the decades--supporting apprenticeships and free tuition at public college/universities, universal healthcare, a $15 federal minimum wage, ETC. Seems the 1st increase in the wage for our lowest paid workers--which is even now still possible--barely--after 14 years without a raise--would be a no brainer. But many "haves" like the Walton family still oppose, altho' Costco and Amazon deserve real credit for signing on! NOW, IF WE ALL COULD QUICKLY CALL OUR REPS/SENATORS & URGE THEM TO VOTE "YES", FINALLY, A $15 "LIVING WAGE" could maybe actually prevail! Bernie, who really is "an awesome dude" has worked so long and so hard for the 37 million of us who could now see a better life! Could we help him get the votes to make the bill prevail? Please call, if you possibly can!
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Jacqui816 Thank you So Much for your post! An Ilinois native, now 83, I 100% agree w/ you, as do millions of others! I 1st learned of Bernie in 1963 from a Chicago newspaper photo. A policeman was "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. I much appreciate the You Tube, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago." Thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, he was next the sole U.S. Representative for VT for years. Now he's in his 3rd term as a U.S. Senator (winning his 2nd term with 71% of the vote) and chairman of the powerful Budget Committee, due to his seniority.
Along the way, Bernie wrote two important books. In 2016, "Our Revolution," 3rd on the New York Times Best-Seller list and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. In 2018, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," also well received. Both note his consistent, comprehensive service to All of Us. Major awards include highest national honors from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (in different years). NotMeUs.
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Bubblegum B*tch. Yes. Altho' many comments against him are just plain ol' lies. His years of public service seem to threaten/scare a lot of people.
1) No, he's not a communist. In fact, he's earned a nice collection of awards for his decades of public service, including honorary doctorates from two different colleges and the highest national awards from two of the largest veterans' groups: the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
2) No, he's not a pacifist. As a young man, he did strongly oppose the disastrous war in Vietnam, "one of the worst foreign policy blunders in the history of our country." As a freshman congressman in 1991, he did vote against the 1st Persian Gulf War, "which laid the groundwork for our future involvement in the Gulf." In 2003, he tried his best to prevent GWB's invasion of Iraq. BUT, he also believes, strongl,y that "military force can be a necessary tool when applied in appropriate circumstances--His question is when that should be." Many, many agree with his question.
3) Yes, he believes in a progressive foreign policy and has been consistent about what that is. One important speech on the topic was on 9/21/17 at Westminster College, Fulton, MO, the site of Winston Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech. It "received a lot of positive attention for broadening the discussion about new options for foreign policy," including from writer Robert Borosage in the "Nation." It would probably have been a good idea for me to provide that long paragraph here, but I know my posts are already so often so long.
4) Yes, he now owns three homes, but that should not subject him to the often vicious, wrong innuendos about how and why he does. 1--He's had a longtime home in VT, in Burlington, during service as a mayor, a U.S. representative and now a senator. 2) Those years of public service for All of Us are why he also has an abode in DC. 3) More recently, he and his wife acquired a modest house/cabin on Lake Champlain. That doesn't seem outlandish , since it was financed in part because his book sales made him a millionaire--after a history as one of the poorer members of Congress. And, since it provides a late-in-life retreat with his four children (and their families) and seven grandchildren.
Whew. Many thanks for your query. I appreciate the opportunity to support Bernie. At 83 now, I'm still--more than ever--distressed that much of our collective energy is spent against this man, who I learned of in 1963 when he was 21 and who has now spent a lifetime of enormous energy to guide our nation along the worthy paths to civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. NotMeUs.
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Richard Owens I certainly agree wholeheartedly--with a laser focus on the "rescuer" definition, not any specific religious connotation. :-) Our precious nation, reeling after the damage of the degrading Trump "reign," will need widespread, dedicated support to begin to mend after Nov. The road forward to a better nation, a more vibrant democracy for all, will require serious adjustments, compromise and very hard/smart work. Sanders is best equipped to walk that walk with us and for us, and to lead us with his perseverance and persistence when the road gets especially rough, as it will.
Bernie's four consecutive two-year terms as the Independent mayor of Vermont's largest city began in '81 with a win over the five-term Dem incumbent by only 10 votes. He won reelection in '83 and '85 by defeating a Rep and a Dem each time. In '87 he won with 54% of the vote. The Soviet Union was our enemy then, but Bernie and other city leaders persevered to establish a sister-city program with Yaroslavl, a people-to-people example of successful foreign policy! Of course, it might also have been the basis for the still recurring hateful charges by a few (who know better) who call Bernie a communist.
In '90, Bernie became the first Independent elected to Congress in 40 years by defeating the Rep incumbent by 16 pts. He served in the House for 16 years. In '06, Vermont's senator retired, and Bernie ran to replace him. His major opponent was a Republican businessman, the wealthiest person in the state, who spent more money per vote than any Senate candidate in American history, and far more than anyone in VT had ever spent. He also ran "the most negative campaign the state had ever seen. It was nasty!" The citizens of VT didn't like negative advertising, and Bernie won 65%-32%. In '12 he was reelected over a Rep candidate with 71% of the vote.
Sorry for such a long post. Please excuse. Your post just revved me up re part of Bernie's background that might not be well known by at least some readers here. I decided it might help indicate to some newbies what a strong, successful campaign record he has over a many years I can't imagine Biden having the strength or the will to be such a campaigner against Trump, and it will take the very strongest candidate to at least have a chance to prevail over a person who already hasn't minded lying nearly 20,000 times.
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Paul Ferris. That appears to be a slam, and is unwarranted. An IL native, 82, I first learned of Sanders from a Chicago newspaper in '63, showing him going to the ground during a protest against school segregation in Chicago. Jailed, he was bailed out the next day by the NAACP. A poi sci undergrad (and leader in both CORE and SNCC ) at the U. of Chicago, he'd helped organize the first sit-in in the north, in the Chancellor's office. He organized a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and "I Have a Dream" speech. He'd found his life's work young as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace.
Bernie was first a re-elected mayor of VT's largest city, then the re-elected Representative from VT, currently the re-elected junior Senator from VT, now the new chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, based on his seniority. In 2017, his new book, "Our Revolution," was 3rd on the NYT Best-Seller List, and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. His next book, "Where We Go from Here/Two Years in the Resistance," was another strong seller. He earned his rank as a millionaire. Still, he fights on for All of Us, starting before 2016 with a bill to support a $15 Federal Minimum Wage for our lowest paid workers. The You Tube video, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," is well done. #NotMeUs
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Bobby Fischer What an unfortunate, surprising post. Especially disappointing on a veterans' site. If Bernie working to help 40,000 homeless vets doesn't move you, maybe the video, "Bernie Reunites with Veteran at Emotional Town Hall," will? I am 81, the mother of a Marine, the sister-in-law of a late paratrooper in Korea, niece of a late Marine and his bride (a nurse "who served in every Hell Hole in Europe"), with other military relatives back to a lowly private from Virginia who repeatedly fought for "us" in the American Revolution. Bernie is our best hope for support to our veterans, as he has been for all the years he's been in the House and Senate. I hope you will vote for him in your primary. #NotMe.Us
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Scotty Stimpson Thank you very much, both for your service and your support of Sen. Sanders (w/ which I 100% agree).. An IL native, 82 now, I grew up in Champaign-Urbana just a few miles south of the very special Chanute Air Force Base. My only son is a Marine as was my only uncle. My only brother-in-law, a paratrooper. A petite but strong grandmother made sure I would have some education about our nation's military history via the DAR, back to a young private in the American Revolution. She often said we were "Republicans since Lincoln, and Whigs before that." Some strayed, voting for FDR and Adlai Stevenson, as did I with my first vote, for JFK. Have been a Dem, with lapses, ever since, as other family stayed Rep, with lapses.
Like you, we also sought "the best option"...and that was Bernie Sanders for me, starting in 1962 when he was an undergrad activist against school segregation at the U. of Chicago, then took a busload to DC in 1963 for MLK's historic "March for Jobs and Freedom" and famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Bernie had found his life's work young as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. Along the way he was named Man of the Year by two of the nation's largest veterans' organizations (different years). Thanks to his seniority, he is now the new chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee and already at work re multiple diverse issues such as a long overdue increase in the minimum wage for our lowest paid workers and universal health care for #NotMeUs.
Best of Good Fortune to you Always....
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I also still think often about that night. Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada had been three strong wins in a row with South Carolina up next. Clyburn had at least been publicly, neutral. The Sanders campaign--staff and volunteers--had been working long, strong and smart in S.C. Then, the DNC reared out of neutral and sent in Buttigieg, Obama, Warren...and Clyburn...to prevent a Sanders sweep, which had certainly been a possibility, especially with Biden faltering.
Buttigieg got a major reward, the Transportation post. Clyburn, something, too. I was surprised at Elizabeth Warren's participation. Still, in December 2017, Bernie and she would write an op-ed piece for the New York Times in joint support of strong childcare funding in the Appropriations bill. Then, for a unique town hall in the Capitol Visitor Center the following March, he included her on a high level six-member panel about the high level of poverty and the income and wealth inequality in our country. He simply does not hold grudges. That a former president got involved at a primary level had probably bothered me the most.
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And what a very diverse working class it is. Nurses have been especially important to me because my only aunt was a nurse. She and her husband both signed up in WWII, as millions did, to help Save the World. My uncle always said she served in every Hell Hole in Europe, while he--a sharpshooter since a youngster--stayed safely stateside for his whole Marine tour to teach new recruits at Parris Island. My only sister, 12 years my senior, was an elementary school teacher all her life. My Dad had a gas station and a small farm. My stay-at-home mom, who did the station's books, was the family's glue. In other words, our family was a lot like so many others then and now...except we didn't have Bernie way back then. I learned a lot about of him from the You Tube, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago 1963," still in circulation. I very much like to recommend it. #NotMeUs
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Mary Ann High. Your comment is "spot on" and very moving to me...and MANY others, I know. An Illinois native, I first learned of Bernie in '63 when he was a poli sci activist undergrad at the U. of Chicago, fighting school segregation, etc. The You Tube video "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" is truly fine. He'd found his life's work young, as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. It's not been easy. He won his first election to be mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city, by only 10 votes, but was then re-elected three consecutive times. One big success was to help save the city's beautiful waterfront for All, from some who wanted to develop it with condos for those who could afford them, etc. He's worked for years in Congress to get an increase in the minimum wage for millions. His latest bill, with maybe 30 co-sponsors, passed the House more than a year ago...but McConnell refuses to bring it to the Senate floor. I'm so glad he's been recognized as Man of the Year by both the American Legion and the Veterans of of Foreign Wars (different years). No one's perfect, and he isn't either and would never claim to be. But how blessed our nation has been, is and will be to still have this warrior battling for us. #NotMeUs
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Jack Skellingtonton Sen. Sanders has more and more informative posts on today's big issues up every day. All useful, important reads. Am glad the readership here is up to 6,227+ now (Oct. 20)! An IL native, 82, I first learned of Bernie when he was an undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago, against school segregation, etc. He'd found his life's work young as a champion for civil, economic, educational, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace. I recommend to all the You Tube "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago"... #NotMeUs
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@haroldbrown5308 I feel the same way! And, over many months, have learned that MILLIONS of us do, too. An Illinois native, I first "met" Bernie in 1963, from a Chicago newspaper photo of a policeman helping him to the ground for marching to support school integration in the city. A You Tube of it is still available, "Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago." The NAACP got him out the next day. Over the decades Sanders has continually been in the front lines fighting for the causes that are most important to me: civil, economic, gender, racial and social justice...and peace. He is now the chair of the powerful Senate Budget Committee, also a continuing member of the Veterans Committee after a progressive tenure as chair. Along the way, he's earned national honors from both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and is the recipient of two university honorary degrees. For a youngster, Bernie has a great record as a public servant-starting as the thrice re-elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city- and continuing as a US representative, now in a 3rd term as a Us senator. At 84, I would be so glad for the opportunity to volunteer for him again. #NotMeUs.
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@mason430 I've now seen several of your posts. You seem to choose to present nothing accurate about Sen. Sanders' history or policies. In fact, it seems that your goal is to try to erase/destroy his lifetime as a true public servant--as a mayor and in Congress--while his efforts focus on raising up All of Us to confront the major issues of our time with knowledge and will. Consistent, as ever, he works 1) to protect and advance our beloved nation for All, as well as to aid other like-minded peoples in other like-minded nations in our world, and 2) to enhance opportunities for our individual growth and success, as well as to maintain and advance the security and success of our nation.
I have to believe and hope that your "message" will not impress or recruit any, or at least not many, with 1) no positive suggestions/plans of your own about how America could do better. 2) crass language. I'm 83 y.o. now, have seen a lot over the decades, and I don't believe that combination works. You spread inuendo and falsehoods about Sen. Sanders and try to present them as truth. In no way do I think anyone--not even Bernie Sanders---is perfect. I do think he has worked hard and smart and consistently for All of Us for years.
No surprise I also don't think his age is any deterrent to his success. I do think his success as a long distance runner way back in high school has contributed to his doggedness in pursuing a better life for All of Us and for America.
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1/17/23 now. I'm very glad, and much appreciate, that you noted Senator Sanders has "our votes and our blessings." Am a bit sorry you suggested that he "go to work" because I believe he's been hard at work, consistently, for All of Us for decades. And, he's combined his work with "talking" straight to us (as individuals and as a nation) over all those years, which has helped educate millions about issues important to us, and to our nation. At 84 now, an Illinois native, I first learned of him from a Chicago newspaper back in 1963 that showed a policeman "helping him" to the ground for marching against segregation. I'm glad the You Tube, "Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago," is still available.
Bernie has continually focused on issues that have been particularly important to me--and to so many of us--including civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace. He's worked as the thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, then as the re-elected US representative for his state, now in his third term as a US Senator. He's earned two honorary college degrees for his service. He's been honored with national awards from two of our largest veterans' service organizations (in different years), the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Etc. I believe he has truly earned and well deserves the title of "public servant," more than "politician".... In Peace....
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Maria 5 p.m., North Carolina time, 2/1/20. Hi! Your post of some hours ago...that captains were still needed "for several uncovered precincts"...was a tad concerning to us...for you! Could you let us know that you maybe have all your captains now, with training in order OK? You all have been, and are, working so very hard...with "the prize" now right around the corner. We just want to make sure you know...you all are very much appreciated.
An Illinois native, I sure KNOW what an extra challenge our Midwest winter weather can be! Is the campaign offering rides to those who need one? At 81, I sure might have been in line for one! Online here, we're from all over the place and are all sending together Every Best Wish to All of You-Staff, Volunteers, Families and Friends--to "Hang in There" for these next hours as you keep up your own Good Cheer and prepare to greet with enthusiasm the First-in-the-Nation caucus folks at the beginning of the long, historic road that looms ahead. The caucus will come and will go, but you will always know that it was your efforts that got Bernie's road to November off well- buoyed with Resolve and Joy--headed with confidence to the New Hampshire primary. Thank you All again! #NotMe.Us
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I know now that Sanders/Stewart means Jon Stewart, thanks to a wonderful person who explained that to me recently. Stewart is GREAT, and they do seem to work well together. But.... They are two white men, altho' Stewart is younger. of near a given age, and it doesn't really seem that would cut it in '24...altho' I'd sure like to be wrong. I've also heard/read about Katie Porter as a potentially strong running mate. East coast/West coast, male/female, an age difference, both well researched, both great speakers. Etc. Of course, she's running for the Senate at the moment. So, who knows.....
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@mirquellasantos2716 There's really nothing I would say that could respond adequately to your disappointing post, that you had to know was not true, re both of your points. Thanks be, TheStockwell post exposed your "tall tales." Bernie is beyond well known for his lifelong, comprehensive rock solid support & advocacy for minorities (Asian Americans and Native Americans, as well as Blacks). Can't comprehend why you chose to ignore that.
As just a small history, Bernie started young, as a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago, where he helped organize a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs & Freedom. Years later, he was honored to speak at the King Center in Atlanta as part of the MLK national holiday event, and again at the 50th anniversary commemoration of King's assassination. He was one of few white elected officials to endorse the Rev. Jesse Jackson in his 1988 presidential run that Bernie called "an extraordinary and historic campaign...that not only changed the nature of politics in America but helped create a new multiracial progressive movement." And, by the way, Jackson won VT.
It was a lovely moment in Chicago last month before the Illinois primary, when Jackson rose to return Bernie's favor, with his strong endorsement and truly memorable speech, "He spoke for me. I speak for him." In the fall, a crowd of 26,000 at Bernie's NYC rally heard his call to "Look around, choose to fight for someone you don't know." I'm 81y.o. now, and I didn't like your post, but I would still fight for you as Bernie continues his fight for All Of Us. I just hope you'll check out more You Tube videos (hard to rig), etc., about Bernie's record. He's not perfect, as is no one, but I think/hope you'd want to agree he's light years ahead of the other two candidates to be our #46. #NotMe.Us
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@kerseyatwell4475 Sen. Sanders does not...and has not...lived "past his means" in any of his posts as a true public servant over many years. First, as the re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, he has had a home in Burlington for a l-o-n-g time. By the way, Burlington received national recognition during his tenure. Next, as a re-elected Congressman and then/still a re-elected US Senator, he also acquired a small place in D.C. Hard to think that choosing to commute from Burlington all the years could be considered by Anyone to be a more cost-effective or efficient alternative.
Do you know that, during the years, Bernie was honored for his service with the highest national awards from both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (in different years)? Not to forget that he also earned honorary degrees from two educational institutions. He became wealthy only in recent years and due to a specific endeavor. He wrote a very well-received book, Our Revolution. It was #3 on The New York Times Best-Seller List and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. It educated many in the U.S., and in the world, about important issue, and its success permitted him and his wife to acquire a very modest home on a Vermont lake, a nice and well-deserved perk for their family of four grown children and seven grandchildren.
An Illinois native, 94 now, I first learned of Bernie in August 1963. It was from a Chicago newspaper photo that showed a policeman "helping him to the ground" for marching against segregation. The NAACP got him out of jail the next day. He has worked hard, long and consistently on the issues most important to me, and to everyone I know, including civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace. You might find other useful info in his Congressional bio. #NotMeUs.
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@mischevious Thank you for your perceptive assessment re Bernie. So right about his "priceless gift" to all, throughout his life and both now and on down the road. I was quite negatively surprised/shocked by Patricia Tursi's comment above. It is not in some leaders' nature to retire. There is always more to learn, to share and to do to try to advance a "more perfect union." Bernie has not only "kept his reputation" but also enhanced it due to the millions of new compatriots who have learned of him only since 2015 and the quality of both campaigns. His leadership by example will nourish generations of patriots to come. I first learned of him in 1963, when he was protesting school segregation in Chicago. (A Good You Tube video: "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago")
Bernie has continued ever since, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace, especially during his years as a mayor and in the U.S. Congress as a representative and now a senator but no doubt also long ago as a Head Start teacher. He found it very hard over the years to share his own life story. I am the mother and niece of Marines, the latter married to a military nurse who survived serving 'in every Hell Hole in Europe," my only uncle often noted proudly. Other ancestors served back to the American Revolution. I've always been very appreciative of the American Legion and VFW, especially for honoring Bernie as their national Man of the Year (different years) for his consistent service, over so many years, for veterans.
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Dennis Long I should feel anger at your post, but I somehow can only be sorry for you, and whatever your motive is. That you would take your time to post such nonsense shows only that you are factless and still chose to speak anyway. A bad combination. Bernie has never "abandoned his campaign and supporters" for anything, whether to be mayor of Burlington, VT (first elected by 10 votes, then re-elected three consecutive times), to be a longtime U.S. congressman or now a re-elected U.S. senator...or as progressives' strongest candidate for POTUS now twice.
Bernie was criticized for staying in the 2016 primary too long, but, by doing so he and his folks helped create "the most progressive Dem platform" which would NOT have come about without their efforts. Having earned more than 13,000,000 votes as the runner-up, he then gave a fine nominating speech for Clinton at the Dem convention, which earned him some boo's from his most heartbroken supporters. He called for her nomination by acclamation because the most important path was to defeat Trump. He then went out and held 39 rallies in 13 states for her, across the nation, not stopping until Election Eve...after a final week of 17 events in 11 states, from Maine to concluding in Las Vegas. Bernie suspended his 2020 campaign for one reason...the math at the time did not support him as the Dem nominee. Bernie has betrayed no one. I don't know how you feel about yourself. #NotMe.Us
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@paddleduck5328 Thank you for posting! I bet many, many more also would like @Xpert to answer my question. I didn't and don't expect one...a legitimate one. He expected to get by w/ no challenge , as too many naysayers, snarks and shysters do on too many postings. I'm trying my best to not let that happen re anything I read re Sen. Sanders, who was/is so much the better Dem candidate, and better person, to beat T., who gets worse by the hour. I see that Biden has agreed to 3 debates with him, and I don't see how they can end well for those of us who oppose T. Biden is just too weak on too many fronts...many seen over and over on You Tube.
There does seem to be an increase in support for Bernie' Medicare4A, as more learn about it and our nation continues to face such historic, awful health and economic stats. (A bill Biden said he would veto) Ditto re his $15 minimum wage Bill that passed the House last year, but McConnell won't release for a Senate vote And still Bernie keeps working, with his series of panels, roundtables, interviews and town halls, etc., on You Tube , with established leaders on the topics and introducing new-to-many younger progressives. With more than 13,000,000 votes in '16 as the relatively unknown junior senator from a small state, he shoulda won in '20. He's sure given it his all--again--and
I do find myself disappointed/angry that the campaign's communications and press folks were so ineffective in reaching/educating more of us about the necessity to beat T. and Bernie to get it done. #NotMe.Us #M4All
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@celesteconnor5677 I so agree! TY. An IL native, I'm 81 now, 1st learned of Bernie in '63 when he was an undergrad at the U. of Chicago protesting school segregation, crossed a police line & arrested. The NAACP got him out the next day. He led the city's 1st sit-in, at the Chancellor's office, & organized a busload to DC for MLK's March for Jobs & Freedom, & historic "I Have a Dream" speech. He'd found his life's work young, as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial & social justice...& peace. The You Tube "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" is great.
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D. Martin Bernie found his Life's Work young as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. He applied for Conscientious Objector status, but I think it took too long to be processed. Have you seen/read his fiery speech against the Iraq War on You Tube (a war Biden supported, along with the Patriot Act)? Sen. Sanders was honored as Man of the Year by two major veterans organizations, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (two different years), for his sustained, dedicated service to our vets. I think you might also find the You Tube video "New Hampshire Vets for Bernie" interesting. My ancestors include a lowly private who fought for us in the American Revolution, a paratrooper in Korea, and an only uncle and only son in the Marines. In their names I deeply Thank You for your service. #NotMe.Us
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@Glimmmerra Your comment, "...Bernie is always the advocate of the people!!!," is so true! An Illinois native, 83 now, I first learned of Bernie in 1963, when he was 21 and arrested for marching against segregation. I'm glad the fine You Tube, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago," is still available. I wholeheartedly agree about his common sense, compassion and consistency and also wish he was our POTUS (into his 2nd term)! A correction is needed to "...but President Biden gave him a position worthy and respectful of his experience." Bernie is chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee because of his seniority. I don't know of any position P. B. appointed him to, but I could be out of date. I did see the false info about the S.B.C posted once before...and did correct it there, too. NotMeUs.
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2/28/22 now. First time here for me. Thanks, Matt, for your important note. Please do consider more posts, with your time guides for research, too. Your ad, "America," was The Best...however long ago now. Would you consider getting it re-posted on You Tube again now? Of course, it's totally possible that I, at 83+ now, just don't know how to find it there. Hope all is more than well for you and yours,. !! NotMe.Us.
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@jarjar7609 No. He is not. An IL native, 83 now, I totally agree with the supportive posts immediately preceding and following yours, by wvu05, Just Me and also Cali Flowers, with: "No such thing! On policy and leadership, Bernie dances circles around everyone else." To those affirmations, I will add that his stamina has been and is also remarkable and noteworthy--ever since I first learned of him as a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago. I'm 83 now, and am continually impressed by his mental and physical vigor, and unwavering dedication to All of Us. Am very glad the strong You Tube, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago," is still available. NotMeUs.
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@KMN-bg3yu I only saw your post today, 7/19/21. I am 83 y.o., and an Illinois native who first learned of Sanders when he was an activist poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago in 1963. You are 100% totally wrong writing, "He only supports civil rights when they don't interfere with his ideology." I hope you will find the You Tube, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," informative for a starter.
Sanders found his life's work young and has been consistent since the beginning with his support and leadership for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. He was arrested in Chicago for protesting school and housing segregation. The NAACP got him out the next day. He led what is thought to be the first sit-in in the north. He organized a busload to DC for MLK's March for Jobs and Freedom and historic "I Have a Dream Speech." And he's never stopped since, actively working for the rights of American Indians, Asian Americans and Latinos as well. I've not heard elsewhere support for your charge that "he was praising every leftist dictatorship on the planet." He does always try to be fair...and specific. For example, he praised Castro for his efforts to raise literacy in his country.
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Babbot Finklestein I have respected, and admired Tulsi since 2016, when she'd stepped down from her high DNC post (vice chair maybe?) to protest the improper "shenanigans" by the DNC, chair Debbie Wasserman Schulz, Donna Brazille and others, including the Russians, who all helped to doom Bernie's chances. Evenso, the authentic and consistent little known (nationally) junior senator from a little state still won 22 states and more than 13,000,000 votes! I don't know much about Yang, but I do know that if Sen. Sanders wins, we'll be proud of his appointments. #NotMe.Us
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@zoyadulzura7490 He sure is--and one of way too few to have shown such a spine, repeatedly, over the decades since. An Illinois native, 83 now, I first learned of Bernie when he was a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago. The now famous photo in a Chicago newspaper in August 1963 (still circulating) showed a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. When the NAACP sprung him from jail the next day, he began organizing a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom later that month. He has been a strong voice since--as a thrice-re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, then a US Representative and now US Senator--for the issues I've cared most about: civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. NotMe.Us.
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@peterparker6669 I wonder why you chose to post such a comment, which you HAVE to know is incorrect. Sen. Sanders wrote a very good book, "Our Revolution"--just a few years back. Good enough to be #3 on The New York Times bestseller list and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He wrote another popular book near that same time: "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance". He's had a house in Burlington at least since he was the thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city. He's had a small place in D.C. during all his years as the lone, re-elected Congressman for his state, and then/now in his third term as a US Senator. With his MAJOR success as an author, he's acquired a modest place on Lake Champlain as a family retreat. Very reasonable for him and his wife to enjoy--(NOT w/ taxpayer/donor money)--with their four children and families, etc. To me, at 84, you seem to be the one that's "blind" to the truth re Bernie...and just way more interested in slamming him...with incorrect info.
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@ppronny12345 1) Could you recheck your info re Bernie/TYT? According to several other posters, Cenk asked all of his endorsers to unendorse, and Bernie, a freind for a long time, did. 2) I have respected/admired Tulsi since 2016 when she stepped down from a DNC high post (maybe vice-chair??) to protest the shenanigans against Bernie by chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others. Wasserman had to step down, but that couldn't/didn't right the wrong. Later, Donna Brazille apologized to Bernie, but also didn't correct/eliminate the damage. P.S. Bernie has shown a lot of guts over the decades from when I, an Illinois native, first learned of him as a college student activist at the U. of Chicago. He was arrested during one protest and jailed. The NAACP got him out the next day. You Tube has a video about Bernie and civil rights in Chicago that, at 81, I found very interesting. Decided to mention it because maybe you might, too.
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@poison1088 Please take another look at Bernie, who has continued to host even more public service panels, roundtables, town halls, etc., on You Tube since he suspended. He's involved established public servants like Robert Reich, Nina Turner, Cornel Wilde and introduced so many diverse up-and-coming younger leaders like Adolph Reed, "Killer Mike" and "The Squad." He's not perfect, as no one is, but, he's never stopped working for Us since I first learned of him in '63, when he was a poli sci undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation. I don't think he should run as an independent/Third Party/etc. because not one such candidate has ever won...and this "unprecedented" time in our nation's history does not seem to be right for even Bernie, to be the first! He has more than 1,000 delegates, and I wish they, with the rest of us, would take back the Dem party from the neoliberals and centrists who support Biden--who has said frequently that with him "everything will basically stay the same"....
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@grammaticopedanticus9727 Thank you. 1st, for your suggestion that more people" listen carefully," which I believe too few do...and many more must...while they also view and read more carefully. I seem to hear. see, read more references to him as a democratic socialist, but the distinction re as a social democrat is perhaps a bit fine for me. I know he supports public education, public roads, public libraries. Etc.
And, as an Illinois native, 83 now, I also know that he's been consistent with his views...and work...since I first learned of him in August 1963. That was the summer he became known to thousands from a Chicago newspaper photo (still acailable4 on You Tube) that showed him being "helped" to the ground for marching against segregation. (Maybe 21 y.o., he was already a working member of our nation's three major civil rights organizations.) The NAACP got him out of jail the next day. He promptly organized a busload to DC in support of MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom (with his memorable "I Have a Dream" speech. He's not stopped working for us since. NotMe.Us.
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@darukineo ?? What do you, and johnharrington22, above, mean? I'd never heard of "revenge fantasies" until the two posts here and then later ones below by both @nemesisurvivorle and MrReedling. I truly can't see such references connected to Bernie Sanders' life's work in any way. He has...somehow...been "positive" while working comprehensively for All of Us ever since we first learned of him. That includes me, Illinois native now 84, in August 1963. The You Tube, "Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago" is still available. It's a worthy introduction to what became his comprehensive life's work for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. Etc. To me, he's been and is a (very) forceful, fact-based adversary re all the serious issues still confronting/hurting our country. And, he is also a strong, effective hero, continually educating us about our beloved nation's problems in a positive way as he works consistently to reduce/eliminate them. To me, Bernie has only one goal: a better life for #NotMeUs.
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@grmpEqweer I 100% agree w/ everything you wrote. Through the years Bernie was always listed as one of our poorest senators. Then he published "Our Revolution," in November 2016, a week after Trump's election. It was #3 on The New York Times Best-Seller list and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He also wrote another successful book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance." And now he has a new book out that seems to have "launched" pretty well, too, including in England. He earned his later-in-life wealth...and helped educate a lot of us as he did so, too. #NotMeUs..
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Not sure about a direct connection with the Military Industrial Complex, but your comment did spur me to check what the video totals are as of today, Wed., May 19, 2021. Up to 29 dislikes now, each one a disappointment to all progressive Americans. BUT, the 1.9K approvals are very heartening! An Illinois native, 82 now, I first learned of Sanders when he was an activist poli sci undergrad at the U of Chicago, arrested for opposing school segregation. He'd found his life's work young as a champion for civlc, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. And, he's never stopped, now with his new post (through seniority) as chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee. The You Tube video, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," is a longtime favorite.
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Andrew Walton As I heard it, Bernie and his staff decided he should "suspend" because:
1) the votes he already had along with the estimated new ones in the primaries still to come didn't appear to add up for him to win the Dem nomination over Biden. For some reason that couldn't 100% be determined, Bernie's voters just weren't showing up to vote in the quantities that had been expected. This was even after A) his strong debate showings where he used his platform to continually educate about his record and depth of programs for the future, and B) his continual huge enthusiastic rallies (26,000 in NYC last fall, then 14,000 in Venice, CA, soon thereafter, then huge groups elsewhere, too, such as in Chicago, where the Rev. Jesse Jackson endorsed him!! Etc.
2) The most important goal, as Bernie said over and over, was to defeat Trump-"the worst president in the modern history of our nation"- in Nov. If--even after starting out with wins in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada--the votes simply weren't going to "be there" for him, he morally should "suspend" to at least not be seeming to selfishly splinter votes for the only remaining challenger, Biden.
Biden has a sorry record with plenty of baggage: vote for the Iraq war, support for the Patriot Act, the bankruptcy bill, known as Mr. Credit Card, his plagiarism of JFK, Bobby, HH, etc. (that caused him to drop out of his 2008 run), his continual lies often tied with so much inappropriate boasting (such as about his school/scholarship record), his support of busing (as noted by Kamala Harris), his repeated inappropriate and unwanted sniffing, hugging and kissing of females of various ages (caught on You Tube videos, including a compilation). Bernie and many, many other true Progressives know all about Biden's unimpressive record...as does Trump, who has already started addressing it in his ads. Bernie considered Biden a friend (I never heard him call Joe "a very good" friend as some have chosen to report), they'd been in Congress together for years, he didn't have Bernie's extra experience as a four-term mayor, but...the weak punch line is he has to be better than Trump, especially as T. continues to hurt our beloved nation. All of that is why Bernie endorsed Biden.
How I wish Bernie had not suspended. I applaud all of his recent his public service programs (panels, roundtables, interviews) on You Tube. He's never stopped working for #NotMe.Us. At one point he'd earned 1,000 delegates I wish he would still have a strong showing in the primaries that started up again yesterday (6/2). We need a brokered convention to at least see/hear WHY Biden has earned the nomination.
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An important comment. Thank you immensely. IL native, 83 y.o. now, I first learned of Bernie in 1963 from a Chicago newspaper photo showing a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. The You Tube video "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago" impressed. Then I followed him--a true public servant--as he was the 3-time re-elected mayor of Burlington, VT's largest city, then re-elected as his state's lone U.S. Representative and now in his 3rd term as U.S. Senator (after earning 71% of the vote for his 2nd term). Voted for him for POTUS in both 2016 and 2020, of course, having paid close attention to all the progressive causes he'd championed consistently over all the years--civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and peace.
Along the way he authored two important books. In 2016, "Our Revolution"--which was #3 on the New York Times Best-Seller list and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. In 2018, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance"--which I just finished and is a fine chronicle of the war he and his progressive colleagues waged for two years against Trump's reactionary agenda. As he wrote, "This struggle is not just for us. It is for our kids, our grandchildren and the future of the planet." Truly, NotMeUs.
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Pamela McFadden What was the point of your post? Bernie was arrested for crossing a police line when he was protesting segregation in Chicago, including re housing at the U. of Chicago where he was an undergrad. The NAACP got him out the next day. He organized the first sit-in in Chicago at the university's chancellor's office. He organized a busload to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and moving "I Have a Dream " speech. He'd found his life's work young as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. And, Sen. Sanders has never wavered through his years in public service...from a Headstart teacher to a mayor and in Congress.
I am an Illinois native, 82 now, and your post offends me. Many, many gave their time, hearts...and lives...throughout our nation to forward integration starting in the 60's. It was a serious, often deadly commitment that finally started to get a major foothold when supported by JFK and LBJ. Progress has since been nurtured by many, certainly Bernie, noted in one way re his call for #NotMe.Us. He has earned far better than your post. HE could have/would have led a defeat of Trump. Now, he's asked everyone's support to help Biden to do that...just one more example of his substance. #MedicareForAll
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@BlackInsanity00 I hope you will come to know more about Sen. Sanders, and his decades of work for All of Us. That includes women...and all people of color (Black Americans, Brown Americans, Asian Americans)….and youth and seniors of all ages. He started as a teenager, in Chicago, protesting school segregation, etc., was arrested for crossing a police line in 1963, organized the 1st sit-in in the city. He endorsed the Rev. Jesse Jackson's run in 1988 (when very few white leaders did) and certainly helped Jesse win the VT primary and nearly 7 million votes. Jackson returned the favor at the huge Chicago rally at Grant Park last fall. A You Tube video of it and another, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," are important to me...and not because I'm an 81 y.o. IL native either! Truly, one of his many strengths is that he does listens, and persists, as with a current video, "We Need Justice for George Floyd."
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Yes. It would be much better for Joe Biden--for his place in history...and for America as a whole right now--if he declines to run for re-election. The photos of him tripping up the stairs to his plane or falling off his bicycle would be shown more and more as the '24 campaign heats up. As would his occasional search for a word, halting speech and other gaffes. Etc. It would be interesting who he might name as his heir apparent.
Re Bernie...A healthy momentum for him is just plain "out there" spread out in different areas all over our nation, including on various You Tubes. It's consistent, no matter how early it is...and no matter right now what he himself eventually feels and decides about running. That said momentum has been showing up and noticeably building over a diverse variety of sites in the past months...and it gives no hint of declining. A flip side to consider is that there are trolls out there sniping--untruthfully--about him, and many more would surface should he be a candidate. They routinely seem to feel no need that anything, let alone everything, they post must be truthful.
An Illinois native, 84 now, I first learned of Bernie in 1963 from a famous Chicago newspaper photo, still in circulation, that shows a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation, in Chicago schools, etc. It's included in the excellent You Tube, "Bernie and Civil Rights in Chicago."
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Switch Fan Bernie's longtime efforts to try to get $15 just cannot be overstated, so...any higher amount truly has to be considered "dead in the water." The Congress of many wealthy, entrenched elites has not supported the working people re wages, etc. The current fed minimum, $7.25, has never been increased since it was enacted!
Bernie has been consistent for years trying to get the $15. Early on he had NO co-sponsors. Then 5ish. Then 20ish. Then, in July, Bernie and the 30 co-sponsors who have now (finally) joined him, got the $15 wage bill passed in the U.S. House! There seemed a chance to get "the starvation wage" up to "a living wage," but even that progress has been stalled ever since. McConnell(R-KY), the Majority Leader, now called by many "The Grim Reaper," refuses to bring it AND several HUNDRED other good Democrat-sponsored bills to the Senate floor for a vote. Of course, Trump would not sign it anyway. This is just one example of why Bernie must win for us, and why Dems must keep the House and take back the Senate. Please help all you can to educate more folks, so Bernie and all can finally get the $15 minimum. Thx! #NotMe.Us
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LittleRockElevators I'm 82 now. An IL native who I first learned of Bernie in '63 from newspaper photos that are still recirculating. He was an undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago protesting segregation, especialy school segregation. Crossed a police line at a demonstration, was arrested, the NAACP got him out the next day. Organized what's considered the 1st sit-in in the north. Organized a busload to DC for MLK's March for Jobs and Freedom and famous "I have a Dream speech." The You Tube video, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" is impressive.
Bernie had found his life's work young, as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. First elected by 10 votes to be Burlington's mayor, he was re-elected for three consecutive terms. Then served in the House, now in the Senate. Was named "Man of the Year" by two national veterans' groups, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, different years.
In his 2016 run for president, as a little known junior senator from a small state, he still won more than 13,000,000 votes...in spite of shocking shenanigans by the DNC, chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz (who lost that post because of it), Donna Brazile, etc. A fine debater, he should be runing for his 2nd term now. Known as "the Amendment King," his $15 Minimum wage effort, over many, many years, started with 0 co-sponsors but had 30+ when it passed the House in the spring of '19. It's gone nowhere since because majority leader, Mitch McConnell, R-KY, has refused to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote. His Medicare for All had the right stuff to rank up there with Social Security as a great, historic benefit for our nation as a whole. Etc.
It's hard for me...and for millions of us...to vote for Biden, but I/we will because we simply all must do everything we can to defeat "the worst president in our nation's modern history," as Bernie identified Trump early on. Bernie would never have called the coronavirus a Hoax, delayed dealing with it, said it would go away overnight like a miracle, etc. It's not too strong to say 215,000 of us have died because of Trump and his inept administration. He simply must not be permitted to continue his 20,000+ lies to us, damaging and embarrassing our nation. #NotMe.Us
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@strawberryanimation9294 After being the most impeached president in the history of our nation...also the most crude (etc.)...I think America is safe from him now--April 19, 202l--and he won't return. True Justice for him now could mean jail time, in addition to the huge financial ungluing of his "empire" that is also already in progress.
An IL native, 82 now, I've been a Democrat--with a few lapses--since my first ever vote, for JFK. But I have family who have been Republicans since Lincoln...and Whigs before that--also w/ a few lapses. FDR and Adlai Stevenson come to mind. Trump, and some others now, have only temporarily, I hope, shamed a one-respected opposition party. With Sen. Sanders as the new chairman (through his seniority) of the powerful Senate Budget Committee, I now have hope that All-American values (increasing the fed minimum wage and securing universal health care as just two examples) have life now, supported by patriotic Republicans, for helping all of #NotMeUs.
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I do wonder what satisfaction you receive from writing such a lie. You have to know you're lying.
Sen. Sanders has had a home in Burlington, VT, for years No surprise. He was elected mayor of Burington, VT, the state's largest city...and then re-elected three consecutive times. He was elected and re-elected to the U.S. House, then to the U.S. Senate where he still works for All of Us as the longest-serving Independent in Congress. So, he's had a residence in DC. You think he should commute from VT? We don't think so. His latest book, Our Revolution, was published and climbed to #3 on The New York Times Best-Seller list. It was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He and his wife, who'd received an inheritance, bought a lakefront property as a family retreat, also in VT. Please stop being a troll.
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Just a few minutes ago--still 3/1/22 here--I replied to a commenter (a few posts above you here) that you were here...since she'd mentioned how good your ads for Bernie were. Decided to tell you about her, Jean Balls, in case you haven't already seen her compliment. However, since this is a two-year-old You Tube, I'll hope you have. !!
An IL native, 83 now, I've been especially glad that the You Tube video, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago," continues to still be available. I learned of Bernie due to that now moderately famous 1963 Chicago newspaper photo of a policeman helping him to the ground for marching against segregation. Have followed him, posted and written about him, and supported him--very modestly--ever since. NotMeUs.
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Feliciano Paixao Exactly. Thank you for your post! I'm 81 now, first learned of Bernie in 1963, when he was a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation. I saw then the two Sun-Times photos that are recirculating now 1) Two policemen dragging him off to jail--the NAACP got him out the next day, & 2) Bernie ankle-locked to another protester--young, Black & on the ground, where he was headed. He had found his life's work early as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial & social justice...& for peace. There is a You Tube video "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" that you might enjoy. Later, he would be elected--to 4 consecutive terms--as mayor of Vermont's largest city. Then a Rep., then a Sen. Now the nation has yet another opportunity for him to serve us. 1/23/20 today. Only a few more days 'til the first votes are cast for POTUS #46...in the Iowa caucuses soon to be followed by the NH primary. #NotMe.Us
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What makes you think Sanders' vision is getting worse??? Real question. It seems to me he sees plenty, as he has continually since he was an undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago, arrested in a protest against school segregation. And, he's sure as strong as ever trying to do something about all he sees...an authentic champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. ETC. I'm so grateful that his seniority on the powerful Senate Budget Committee means he is now the new chairman. At 82 now, an IL native, I especially like to recommend to #AllofUs the You Tube, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago."
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EileenMc What a strong and moving post. MUCH appreciated. Should he have the opportunity to, and chose to, re-engage, Bernie still very likely might not win against the truly wicked incumbent, who even so has 1) a huge war chest, 2) a base of 40%+ who, resisting facts, still continue to support "the worst president in modern U.S. history" and 3) a record of continual lying (more than 16,000 documented in a recent WAPO report). Substantive debate would be difficult. BUT, if there is anyone in this nation who has the facts behind him and can retrieve them as needed...and who has the Will and Courage--and an army of dedicated supporters and staff with him--to give Trump and his sycophants the fight of their lives...it is Sen. Bernie Sanders. In addition, more of us are "woke" now than the prescient 13,000,000+ in 2016, who voted for him even tho'--as the junior senator from a small northeastern state--he was relatively unknown nationally..
We also know No One is perfect. And, many more daily understand how perilous the state of our beloved nation has become. It was also a dangerous time in 1963--however different in nature--when Bernie, a college student activist at the U. of Chicago, went to jail for strongly protesting school segregation. And soon took a busload to DC for MLK's March for Jobs and Freedom (with his historic "I Have a Dream" speech). He has persisted with many milestones since. Some reconciliation would need to be affirmed early with the DNC, which does not have a record of fairness with him--shown starkly by Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Donna Brazile and others, in 2016. Ms. Brazile did at least apologize to Bernie later. There is still time to best Trump and reclaim our nation, but the door is fast closing. And Biden continues to decline. To be sure, Bernie would need to greatly improve his communications and press efforts. #NotMe.Us
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Hello, Up There, from NC! I saw this really fine piece a few weeks ago and have thought about it several times since. Decided I wanted to send a supportive comment--especially now that your NH primary is fast approaching. I really, really appreciate your work for Bernie, and I know there are thousands who feel the same way! I also decided I wanted to tell you a story:
My only son is a Marine as was my only uncle. He was a sharpshooter in Champaign, IL, who would walk around the little town (in the early 1900s) asking if anyone would like him to get a pheasant for them for dinner. A few years later, he spent his whole service as a trainer of young recruits at Parris Island, SC. About his bride, a nurse (they joined together as starry-eyed young patriots), he would say proudly, she "served in every Hell Hole in Europe." More years later, my only brother-in-law was a paratrooper. Way, way back, an early ancestor, from Virginia (later West Virginia), was a private in several American Revolution battles. Years later, wanting to be farmer, he got himself to what would become Illinois.
In 1963, I happened to see two photos (recirculating now) in the Chicago Sun-Times of an undergrad activist at the U. of Chicago, who was arrested for protesting school segregation. The NAACP got him out of jail the next day. It was Bernie Sanders. He'd found his life's work early--as a champion for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. I heard of him a few times over the next years. A Jew, he was a carpenter for a bit (that news always earned a chuckle). Mayor of Vermont's largest city for four consecutive terms (winning his first try by a total of 10 votes). Then, in the U.S. House, now in the Senate, honored by the VFW one year for his work for veterans, another year by the American Legion. Etc.
We've never met or had any communication, but I just knew Bernie would do his very best to try to help veterans because that's how he's been with every post in his lifetime. He gives his all...every time. Seeing your video made me so extra glad (at 81 y.o. now) to be a volunteer for him. Just wanted to send Many Thanks...I'm very grateful you're helping him. #NotMe.Us.
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@Swae Ocean You truly are pathetic. Choosing to try to hurt a patriot with your lies--even after they've been repeatedly disproven. We do have to wonder how you can sleep at night. I will take time to correct your comment on Bernie's "millions in cash" AND POST IT FOR ALL TO SEE (since you obviously are choosing to ignore and or contort truth). Bernie wrote a book, Our Revolution, that climbed to #3 on the NYT Best-Seller list and was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. Its robust sales did make him a most deserving millionaire a year or so ago. I just finished reading his newer book, Where We Go from Here/Two Years in the Resistance, which was a fine read, too. Hey, maybe your lies have just sold another book or two! #NotMe.Us
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@nihleigleca6702 Hhmmm. Sen. Sanders was named "Man of the Year" by two of our largest national veterans organizations, different years. You're saying (in all caps, too) that all those veterans would vote such a high honor to a "RADICAL COMMY"? Don't think so. Brooklyn College selected Bernie for an Honorary Doctorate. Are you saying that high honor went to a "RADICAL COMMY"? Don't think so. Bernie was the thrice re-elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city, serving eight years. He then defeated the incumbent Republican to become the sole U.S. Congressperson for the state, also re-elected. Is now the re-elected junior U.S. Senator (earning 71% of the vote in 2012, don't know the latest figures). You think all those Vermonters supported a "RADICAL COMMY"? Don't think so.
Two and a half million Americans made an unprecedented 8 million individual contributions averaging $27 apiece to help fund Bernie's 2016 presidential run as a relatively lesser known senator from a small northeastern state. With thirteen million votes nationwide he held 1,846 pledged delegates as runner-up to Hilary Clinton at the July Dem convention. Did all those Americans across our nation (and as Americas Abroad) vote for a "RADICAL COMMY"? Don't think so. Etc. Etc.
An IL native, I'm 82 now, first learned of Bernie in 1962 when he was an undergrad poli sci activist at the U. of Chicago. At a protest against school segregation, he was arrested and spent the night in jail, sprung by the NAACP the next day. He organized a busload to DC for MLK's historic 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom(and dynamic "I Have a Dream" speech. Always an Independent Democratic Socialist, he'd found his life's work young as a champion for civil, economic ,environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. The You Tube, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," is a favorite. I hope you'll learn more...facts...about Bernie. #Medicare for All #NotMeUs
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@chadfren As the junior senator from a little state, Sanders still won 22 states in 2016, including the Vermont primary with 86% of the vote, & more than 13,000,000 votes overall. At the Dem convention that July he visited many state delegations to console his own heartbroken delegates & urge party unity. After the states voted, the chair of the Vermont delegation allowed Bernie, the runner-up, to nominate H.C. by acclamation. His speech formally endorsed her for president, called for unity, etc. Her team and his then worked with DNC representatives to craft the most progressive platform in the party's history. Bernie then went out & held 39 rallies in 13 states on Hillary's behalf. Everything in the name of unity, to do all in his power to help secure a win for her & the Democratic Party...as the only way to beat Trump. Third party activity couldn't possibly do it.
A spineless coward? Hardly. Plus, at 81 y.o. I have never heard of any runner-up in politics doing more to try to help the winner. Now we're on a new page. Bernie is a true long distance runner, a public servant, a walking encyclopaedia &--I believe--the strongest candidate to beat Trump. I know others think very strongly & very differently here still early in the quest. That is understandable and of equal merit. In the meantime, some of the language, rabble-rousing & personal bashing in some posts is already way beyond appalling--certainly nothing that would win over any new recruits to Bernie's cause. Would you--and all others who read this pot--consider joining with me in an informal pledge to harness the harsh campaign static that seems to have developed a life of its own already? It's such a long haul 'til November, with far more competitive segments of this contest awaiting just ahead. Bigger challenges to tempers & patience, while losing so much energy on divisive stuff that's truly beneath of us.
I pledge.
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@OhNoFroBro 4/14/22 now. I very much appreciated your fine rely to David Park's post, that I saw/read just now. Decided I wanted to, had to reply to say so. I've never seen such a diatribe by anyone about anyone, to compare with Park's line after line of falsehoods about Bernie. I try not call anyone a just plain liar, but Park certainly qualified over and over for that title.
At 83 now, an Illinois native, I first learned of Sanders in 1963 from a still-circulating Chicago newspaper photo of a policeman "helping" him to the ground for protesting segregation. He was 21 and has since gone on to live a life of serious, important work to support civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace.
With his record and his total dedication to the advancement of All of Us, Bernie should have been our President in 2016, re-elected in 2020. I am seeing/reading now a groundswell for him to illustrate "the third time's a charm," but I've always believed "we" didn't turn out for him in '20 as he had every reason to expect we would. So, why would he believe it now? Still, he doesn't hold grudges, just continue on with his work for All of Us, now as chairman, thru seniority, of the powerful Senate Budget Committee. Still working for NotMeUs.
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It is fun...and deserved. Sen. Sanders became wealthy in recent years for two specific reasons: First, he wrote an important book, "Our Revolution," that was #3 on the New York Times Best-Seller list...and also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. Then, he wrote a 2nd important book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance." It basically chronicles the day-by-day struggles he and his progressive colleagues have waged against Trump's reactionary agenda and for a government that works for all...not just wealthy campaign contributors. One of many good quotes, "We must build a nation that leads the world in the struggle for economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace." Adding, "And we must unite our country while repairing the damage Trump has done trying to divide us." #NotMeUs.
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David Butler Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As the 81 y.o. mom of one Marine, and the niece of another, I'll share a family story you might enjoy. My only uncle was a sharpshooter who went out and secured pheasants on special dinner orders from neighbors in Champaign, IL, before he spent his whole service training recruits at Parris Island. At the same time, his bride, a nurse, seemed to serve "in every Hell Hole in Europe," he proudly reported. They both survived that war, as did an early ancestor, a private who fought for Virginia in several battles in the American Revolution before heading west to be a farmer, and, my only brother-in-law, who was a paratrooper. Bernie's consistent work for vets is appreciated.
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@MattCorrales 2/23/23 now. How I hope you'll want to re-think your comment about Sen. Sanders! When Bernie endorsed Biden, the only choice left was Biden or Trump! To me, no choice, really, for any serious progressive...or patriotic American. Sanders has already gotten a good bunch of "calls" across the 'net to run for POTUS in 202 --thoughtful "3rd time's the charm" opinions, I think. At 84, I'd 100% enthusiastically support such a decision (again) if he does choose to make it. He is still...by far...the best (and strongest) choice to lead our nation at this time in our history. An Illinois native, I first learned of Bernie in August 1963, from a Chicago newspaper photo of a policeman "helping" him to the ground for marching against segregation. The NAACP got him out the next day. The You Tube, "Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights in Chicago," is still available and still informative. As a thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, re-elected congressperson and now in his 3rd term as a U.S. senator, Bernie has also earned two honorary degrees...and also the highest national award bestowed by both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. To me, no one in the running can compare with his credentials, his work and his heart, for All of Us at every stage. NotMeUs.
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@livedsemoc3632 The junior senator from little VT won 23 states and more than 13,000,000 votes to be runner-up to H.C. in '16. He then campaigned hard for her, across the nation, 39 rallies in 13 states. "Stepping down for Hillary"? No. He did write a book, Our Revolution, which climbed to #3 on the NYT Best-Seller List and was also published in China, England, France, Germany, Serbia and South Korea. He does have a home in Burlington, where he served four consecutive terms as mayor. He has a place in D.C. since being in Congress (House, now Senate). A family inheritance helped acquiring the more recent lakeside house, nice with 4 children and 7 grandchildren. "Switched to the Democrat party"? No. Bernie has always been an Independent. It's a shame you spend time spewing untruths. Worse that others then have to take time to correct you because your untruths cannot stand. #NotMe.Us
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T.C. Eisele It will be a long, long time before I forget the coverage of the 26,000 at the bridge, thanks to You Tube. Every speaker motivational. The small but mighty mayor of Puerto Rice. AOC. ALL. Especially AOC and Bernie together! And his question: Will you fight for someone you don't know? The camera sweep of the crowd. Its roars. It's been great to hear his question repeated elsewhere, too. Truly a landmark event, and NYC had never looked more beautiful as the perfect backdrop. Then--not too long after--14,000 in Venice, CA. !! Size is NOT everything. But both were so exceptional. And then, Bernie, also focused on much smaller groups with the same preciseness, specificity and intensity. Just by being himself he shows everyone how much he cares for all of us. #NotMe.Us
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Kira Barsmith. An Illinois native, 82 now, I learned of Bernie in '63, and have admired him over his years of public service since. "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago" is a fine You Tube video. In 2020, it came down to two choices for our nation, period. The crude, self-serving, embarrassing Trump was/is far, FAR worse than Biden (and a danger to our nation his remaining days in office). I truly believe all of us know that, down deep. Plus, Biden will be in the Oval Office next. So, we need to come together tp support him and true public servants around him (in the House and Senate, too) to achieve the best possible outcomes during these next years. Calling Sen. Senators A CHUMP is not useful, kind or true. You might find interesting his 2018 book, "Where We Go from Here...Two Years in the Resistance." Please try to see that antagonizing folks on many sides--right at the start--is no path forward to the changes we desperately need. In solidarity. #NotMeUs.
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Matt Killian I see 4,749 views, with 4K likes and 13 thumbs down today 2/13/21. So... Your stat is puzzling. I first learned of Bernie in the summer of '63 when he was a poli sci undergrad at the U. of Chicago, protesting school segregation (and going tp jail for it). He helped organize a sit-in in the chancellor's office (considered by many as one of the first in the north), helped organize a busload to DC for MLK's March for Jobs and Freedom and historic "I've Got a Dream" speech. He'd found his life's work young as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. Maybe you'd find the You Tube, "Bernie & Civil Rights in Chicago," interesting? I did. Named "Man of the Year" by two major national veterans associations, in different years. Awarded an honorary degree by Brooklyn College. Earned 13,000,000+ votes in his presidential campaign of '16, as the junior senator from a small, northeastern state. Now the new chairman of the powerful Senate Budget Committee. I believe a great many Americans respect Bernie...greatly. #NotMeUs
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@Geopolitic157 1/26/20. Thank you, very much, for taking your time to explain thoroughly...precisely...and nicely the Friedman/neoliberalism problem for Yang...and the totality of problems Yang would face. The results of his inexperience alone would be immeasurable, no matter his good intent. Down the road for him...who knows!
In contrast is Bernie's totality of relevant life experience, starting back from when I first learned of him in 1963 as a poli sci undergraduate activist at the U. of Chicago (protesting school segregation). (I'm 81 y.o. now) He went to jail for that--bailed out by the NAACP the next day. There's a fine You Tube, "Bernie Sanders & Civil Rights in Chicago."
Bernie got himself to D.C. later that month to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "I Have a Dream" at his tremendous March for Jobs and Freedom. He had found his life's work early...has been a consistent champion ever since for civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. Everybody knows nobody is perfect. But, Bernie is certainly authentic...and persistent.
He was elected mayor of Vermont's largest city four consecutive times...the first time by only 10 votes! One of his forever accomplishments during that era was helping to save the lovely waterfront as a park for All, when some wanted it for condos. In Congress, altho' not a veteran himself, he is one of the strongest supporters of our veterans, earning Man of the Year awards from the VFW and the America Legion years apart. Just one result is "New Hampshire Veterans for Bernie," which also has an outstanding You Tube. ETC.
Is there any way you could circulate your essay to a broader audience? It is EXACTLY the info more people, everywhere need to know. You have my permission send along my note, too, if you think it could be useful.
I am too "green" to be able to retrieve your comments or mine to send them on to others by email, which I would very much like to do. Is there any way you could send a copy to me by email somehow?? tolono@hotmail.com Thanks, lots, for your consideration. #NotMe.Us
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How I agree, now retired after 60 years as a worker bee. He has been and is, for me, the strongest fighter for seniors like me, now, and for fair and equal wages and workplaces for all women...including in non-traditional jobs, like me back when. Always for For All of Us. An Illinois native, 84+ now, I first learned of Bernie in August 1963. I opened a Chicago newspaper, and there was the photo still circulating of him being "helped" to the ground by a policeman, for marching against segregation. As a thrice re-elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, then his state's re-elected US representative, and now in leadership posts in his third term as a US senator, Bernie has continually fought for All of Us with his call for civil, economic, gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. NotMeUs.
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Oh My Good Goth Me, too--about missing Bernie! Do we think Bernie would want--or accept--a position in a Biden cabinet, if Biden does win? Bernie is very needed in the Senate, especially since VT seems to have a popular Rep governor who would appoint a Rep replacement. My reservations about Biden include that his cognitive decline continues and seems to be picking up speed. And, his lifetime of diverse "baggage" is already being used by Trump, who will only count on it more. Bernie was so right long ago to call Trump "the worst president in our nation's modern history.'" But, he does have his hardcore base, and Biden certainly will not be a strong opponent in any debate(s). In fact, I don't have any confidence that Biden can win, period. My biggest hope is for a movement by Bernie's delegates (more than 1,000) at the convention (or even better, before), along with the rest of us, to persuade Bernie to unsuspend and Biden to withdraw. Biden's negatives are many, but, to me, the worst is his threat to veto Bernie's "Medicare4All"--which I believe would come to be cited in our nation's history as an achievement comparable to FDR's Social Security. #NotMe.Us
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buck baumann Not exactly., but I agree with your point and quick post!! 6,200 said the Tulsa fire department in an arena that holds 19,000. BUT...also...the outdoor stage was dismantled and removed because there was NO ONE THERE. !! And, I have also heard/read that a number of folks did leave in mid-rally. !! And, altho' I didn't watch any of the rally, the coverage certainly is showing that T. lived up to his usual dreadful rant.
On the other hand, Bernie gives us the facts, the persistence of a lifetime, a record as a warrior for civil, economic, environmental; gender, racial and social justice...and for peace. Honors over the years such as named Man of the Year by the VFW and the American Legion (different years) for his consistent support of our veterans. Courage every day since he started in '63 as a student activist against housing segregation, etc., in Chicago. Four consecutive terms as the Independent, progressive mayor of Vermont's largest city where he helped save the beautiful Burlington waterfront for All from those who wanted condos for a few. An Independent member of the House for 16 years, where he was a member of the Dem Caucus. Ditto in the Senate, now in his 3rd term as a member of the Dem Caucus and as one of 10 members of the Dem Senate Leadership team.
How I hope Bernie sees, reads and hears every day how many of us want him to suspend and give us another chance to be the America we want to be...under his leadership and that by the other gifted public servants who would also work for us along side him in the Cabinet and in so many other important agencies that are now being injured under T. #NotMe.Us
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10/26/2020 Latest Poll,,,NYTimes: Bernie, 25%; Buttigieg, 18%; Biden, 17%; Warren, 15%. But, Warren (somehow) just got the Des Moines Register endorsement. (?) Still.... He/we is/are SO close. I'm an Illinois native, 81 y.o., way away in NC now. Keep wishing, so much, that I could do something to HELP, more than being a regular, very modest donor. I keep reminding m'self that even $2.70 does help...at least to bump up the campaign's outstanding headcount!
Decided I could at least send my heartfelt THANK YOU...to all the volunteers and attendees at all the rallies and town halls who have trudged around in all the cold and snow (I do remember Iowa and Illinois winters!) to support Bernie's "gatherings"...and all the endorsers (like this impressive Stacey Walker--I just wish "they" had mentioned above that he's "co-chair"!)...Iowans and the others from everywhere, who came to add their support, and help him gain one more TV, radio and newspaper mention, telling an even bigger audience WHY Bernie stands ahead of All as the best/only candidate to help America get out of the embarrassing, hurtful mess, DJT has created for our nation. I know Trump's not alone with that responsibility, but he's the top of the chain and has the post who could have done so much GOOD...like Bernie will. Special thanks to Bernie's Iowa staff--we so hope to see great results from your great work. Please make the one more door knock, the one more phone call...the very best you can do...for the very best candidate!! #NotMe.Us
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The thought and time you put into your post is recognized. You requested comment, so here is my 2 cents. 1) Many, MANY of us--like me--would still prefer Sen. Sanders to be our next President. 2) Many also consider Climate Change to be the most wide-ranging problem we, and the world, face. I think a bit differently--that our leader(s) need to finally get crackin' on a whole list of issues (civil, economic, environmental, gender, racial and social justice for starters...and peace). Those all MUST be addressed more seriously and effectively starting now.
America has shown during its young life a remarkable ability to "walk and chew gum" at the same time, and Sanders is still our best representative to lead us to do that. Doing so must become our nation's overall national policy soon, before our time runs out.
Finally. To me, you lost tons of readers with your very 1st point. There is No Way America would consider a national directive limiting any family to one child. And, your post is too long for this kind of venue, even if more organized. Sorry.
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