2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumWhat is Bernie Sanders number one issue.
Not a full member so I can't post a poll apparently. And I'd rather hear peoples own opinions rather than funneling them into a few choices.
I'll start.
I see Bernie standing for economic justice first and foremost. Breaking up the banks, reining in Wall Street, the $15 minimum wage, single pater, and free college are all rooted in economic justice.
The first two are obvious imho, the third is not only about justice but also about economic success as a stronger working class makes for a stronger economy for everyone.
Single payer and free college are also obviously about economic justice. We don't want people dying because they can't afford a platinum health care plan and we don't want people to fore go an education because their parents don't belong to a country club.
So what's your position? What would you say is Sanders number one issue?
Joob
(1,065 posts)And the way to that is via a political revolution
The political revolution is one that has everyone voting and everyone participating in grassroots democracy.
Buzz cook
(2,918 posts)Overturning Citizens United and ending corporate personhood is counter revolutionary. We've had a silent revolution in America in which wealth and power has taken control. Ending that revolution will do a lot toward bringing America back on track.
No Justice. No Democracy.
Why I voted for Obama.
Still waiting for it, along with Don Siegelman.
jillan
(39,451 posts)Your brevity shows your soul and wit.
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)I'd say he's got 2-3 big issues (that are related).
A rigged economy that's destroying our society.
Corruption in politics.
The lack of real action on climate change.
Basically though, that boils down to him aiming at the shadow government.
Buzz cook
(2,918 posts)Although I've been on an off DU since not long after it started under Buzzcook.
Lone_Wolf
(1,603 posts)Buzz cook
(2,918 posts)I'm disappointed with the lack of responses.
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