That took a while the sanders rally in National City

[nadinbrzezinski]

May 22, 2016 (National City) The attendees came early to stand in line to watch Senator Bernie Sanders, running for the Democratic Presidential bid, at Kimball Park in San Diego. It was a carnival atmosphere, full of young people and older people, a true face of the melting pot. We estimate the ground at 8 thousand, but we did not get official estimates from the campaign.

Among the first in line were three young women, proud latinas. Mia Goros, Xochitl Andrade and Melissa Quiroz. They spoke about the Campaign. They had been there since 8 in the morning for a speech scheduled for 7:30 at night. They told Reporting San Diego that they came “because we all believe in him and his message.”

We asked for some specifics. “He is going to give us a free education and that is important for us. Also becuase of “women’s rights, will articulate the birth control. and having our bodies be our bodies.” The three of them are millennials.

We also spoke with Mary, who asked us not to take a photo of her, or use her last name. She is African American. and many people are shy about talking to the media. We respect that. She did speak to us about her reasons to be at the rally. She told Reporting San Diego, “I like his goals. I like what he is offering.” We asked again for specifics, she likes “free affordable community college.” She also spoke about single payor health care.

https://reportingsandiego.com/2016/05/22/sanders-rally-draws-thousands-in-national-city/

And here is own personal favorite photo

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[djean111]

1. I just want to add that my 21 year old grandson is quite aware that "free college" would be

paid for with higher taxes, and is really good with that.

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. I know, we quoted as they spoke

for the most part kids are aware, but they have a hell of a time verbalizing this with a 50 year old reporter. I am aware of that.

[djean111]

4. Oh, that was not aimed at you, not at all.

It was for the grinning and slavering hyenas that yap and yip that the kids want free stuff. In reality, it is Wall Street, the corporations, and the MIC that get free stuff, here in the US.

Thank you for all that you do!

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. I am just clarifying that the kids have issues with a stranger

I kind of pressed them, but I can only quote what they said. Mary went into the banking and how the post office bank plan helps them, after tom prodded even more.

[Skwmom]

33. Paid for by a very small per transaction wall street tax.

[bvar22]

76. That is what I remember from Bernie's Economic Plan.

The average American would NOT see any Tax Increase for Bernie's Education Plan (Free Tuition at Public Universities). That would be paid for by a very small (fractions of a per cent) Wall Street transaction tax.
That would have 2 good effects.

*Our children could get a good education and graduate Debt Free.

*The Transaction Tax would put a damper on rapid trading, done mostly by computer and benefiting mostly the Big Trading Houses, bringing back some stability to the market.

"Sanders has proposed something he calls a speculation tax, a small levy on every stock, bond or derivative sold in the United States.

The revenue would go toward free tuition at public colleges and universities and would also be used to pare down student debt and pay for work-study programs, as well as other programs, Sanders says.


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"These high-frequency traders ... make enormous amounts of money, billions and billions of dollars, and do nothing of any social value for the economy," said Len Burman, co-director of the Tax Policy Center, a joint project of the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution. "They're just kind of the modern-day equivalent of skimming pennies out of the till."

http://www.npr.org/2016/02/12/466465333/sanders-favors-a-speculation-tax-on-big-wall-street-firms-what-is-that

[Doctor_J]

3. All old, rich white people, like always

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. PRECISELY

though there were some of those.

[m-lekktor]

11. nooo, all young white sexist dudes. nt

[Fawke Em]

12. And don't forget male. Only Bros.

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[nadinbrzezinski]

15. By the time the rally started

the sky took on dramatic tones. We were all afraid we were going to get blinded by the sun

[RufusTFirefly]

52. Same situation in San José.

Nothing but grumpy white men.

Not good enough, Bernie!

[msongs]

6. Bernie Sanders - Hillary is the lesser of two EVILS.

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. Ok have a gluten free cookie

want some lactaid with it? MY GOODNESS...

[Eleanors38]

10. We're not discussing near beer here.

[Eric J in MN]

43. Sanders said we shouldn't have an election

...which the majority see as about "the lesser of two evils."

He then said that he doesn't think of Trump v. Clinton that way.

[840high]

62. Rest.

[dchill]

66. You said it!

And Donald Trump is the greater.

[pmorlan1]

9. Thanks Nadin

I'm at your website now listening to Bernie and that lovely loud crowd!

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. As I explained, there are a couple breaks due to change of batteries

and I could not use the full MP3 for reasons of briefing to get those close up photos

[pmorlan1]

14. No problem

I'm on video 3 right now.

[longship]

16. Love your reportage, Nadine.

Keep on keeping on, my friend.

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. Thanks I think it is more effective to let the candidate speak

[longship]

18. Me, too. nt

[SamKnause]

19. I have such great admiration for Bernie.

Thanks for posting.

[nadinbrzezinski]

20. You welcome

To me these rallies, no matter what candidate, are just a lot of work.

This morning it took hours to compress the video and upload to YouTube.

[SamKnause]

21. I hope you know how much it is appreciated.

I have watched almost all of Bernie's rallies.

[nadinbrzezinski]

22. We are not with Bernie. We are local media

We covered Criuz too, and the Clinton's never granted credentials. We are waiting for well trump. Now that has well potential for real violence

[SamKnause]

24. That is the job of local media.

[nadinbrzezinski]

25. Yup, and we try hard to do it as best as possible

But the photo I linked to is my personal favorite

[SamKnause]

27. Loved your choice.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

23. Didn't they hear? Bernie is a racist, a misogynist, and in it for himself!!

Not to mention that he's a SOCIALIST!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

26. Viva la raza...

I did not get a good shot from the local mecha contingent with the Mexican flag. My goodness what some would do about this.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

28. Erin go bragh!

I'm second generation Irish. My family came here to steal jobs from REAL Americans.

However, I'll bet waving an Irish flag would be a lot more acceptable than waving a Mexican one.

My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. Thomas Paine

[nadinbrzezinski]

30. I know.

I expect lots of them this coming Friday...knee should be fine. That will be a fun day. Trump is in town

[YvonneCa]

29. Worked at...

...school there for years. I'm glad to see the spotlight on NC families. 😀

[nadinbrzezinski]

34. Me too

[YvonneCa]

44. ..

... 😄

[Depaysement]

31. Which old white guy or Berniebro threw the chair?

Oh wait . . .

[nadinbrzezinski]

32. I actually asked one in the chair outrage team

Since we were going to be somewhat surrounded, if I should pack the tactical gear and gas mask. I never quite got an answer

[Depaysement]

36. Good question

But "pack the tactical gear and gas mask" is precious.

[nadinbrzezinski]

38. This coming Friday we are

Trump is coming to town...and we expect well...some fun

[nadinbrzezinski]

70. Actually we are bringing the Kevlar helmet and the gas mask

In case the police deploy the fun. We are also traveling light with a lot of gear on tactical webbing. Any experienced media will not be wearing hi heels. Picking up a webbing based first aid kit today.

[Ash_F]

35. Aww look at that kid that is being lifted up to shake his hand.

[nadinbrzezinski]

37. We usually do not run kids

But I could not help it

[Ash_F]

40. It looked like she really wanted to

[nadinbrzezinski]

42. That kid was eager

[shanti]

39. nice work, nadin!

loved the pics with the sky, especially the ones with (what looked like a) sunbeam shining down on the crowd. also the one from below with bernie and the clouds.

[nadinbrzezinski]

41. Thanks. The risers where well placed

And one of the beams is from the high powered lights. Since Tom was using the two long lenses, I had a shorter one to work with

[riderinthestorm]

45. Thanks! I listened to the speech too. Great job!

[nadinbrzezinski]

46. You welcome. Currently nursing a slightly tweaked knee

I am getting too old for this. We asked for access to the trump rally this Friday. Not expecting access, but outside we are expecting lots of fun

[riderinthestorm]

50. RICE my friend. Be careful out there...

[nadinbrzezinski]

53. We just started setting the gear

That includes the tax gear. Tomorrow getting a radio carrier

[ChisolmTrailDem]

47. Excellent reporting, nadin - DU's very best journalist! Thank you for your reporting! I am...

...just beginning to watch the videos.

Nice work, my friend!

[nadinbrzezinski]

48. Videos are courtesy of my hubby

The whole news room was there!

[ChisolmTrailDem]

49. Thanks to each and every one! nt

[Silver_Witch]

51. Wish I could have gone.

Worked another overtime day - no rest for the weary or the wicked.

I love Bernie and wish I could hear him speak in person.

I for one am perfectly OKAY with higher taxes so my fellow Americans can have education and healthcare.

Isn't that what we Dems stand for??? The rising of all boats!

[nadinbrzezinski]

56. Well you have the videos, not the same

Tom had video duty

[Silver_Witch]

57. I shall seek them out!

Thank you!

[nadinbrzezinski]

58. Embedded in news story

[Silver_Witch]

59. Okay I really must need sleep

Thank you again! Found them with your help.

[nadinbrzezinski]

60. Not a problem. Enjoy

[amborin]

54. Fantastic!!!!!!! Thanks for posting this!!!!!!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

55. You welcome

[840high]

61. Kick with love for Bernie

[nadinbrzezinski]

65. You welcome

[Uncle Joe]

63. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, nadin.

[nadinbrzezinski]

64. You welcome

[silvershadow]

67. K&R nt

[MaeScott]

68. Great pics!

[nadinbrzezinski]

71. Thanks

[dinkytron]

72. His voice is thunderous.

[nadinbrzezinski]

73. Yes, we were not even in the system. That was a RODE mike

[dinkytron]

74. There is a progressive tradition in those parts that runs deep. And its very multi

cultural. Mexican Americans, African-American, Filipinos. (In that article one girl has the most gorgeous Aztec-like name.)

Not too many know that the Lemon Grove Incident was the first desegregation court case in the nation. You probably do!

(Roberto Alvarez vs. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District - 1930)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_Grove_Incident

I love San Diego.


re edited to make it better!

[nadinbrzezinski]

75. In college, during graduate school

One of my companions wrote her thesis on it. There is also a culture of resistance. And many of those in like were very much first time voters.