Bernie Sanders

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(72,631 posts) Wed Jul 8, 2015, 02:32 PM Jul 2015

Why Latinos Should Vote for Bernie Sanders and Why He Needs Us - HuffPo

Why Latinos Should Vote for Bernie Sanders and Why He Needs Us
César Vargas - HuffPo
Posted: 07/07/2015 3:36 pm EDT Updated: 07/07/2015 3:59 pm EDT

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Like most Internet denizens, I was first introduced to Senator Bernie Sanders via a meme from an overzealous supporter. I was intrigued, but not entirely convinced, by the populist sentiments written on it. I've read these sentiments before and I've seen how overeager people can be with their icons -- to the point of falling victims to blind spots.

Do you remember the #RonPaul2012 tribe comprised mostly of libertarians? I brushed Senator Sanders' supporters off as being the same: feverishly idealistic to the point of delusion. I was right about the libertarian crowd and Ron Paul's supporters, but I was wrong about Bernie Sanders'. I know it is a fool's errand to debate with libertarians so please spare me the trolling.

I am here to tell the Latino community that we need Bernie Sanders, and vice versa. I am here to tell the Latino community we need to endorse and vote for Bernie Sanders to become the next president of the United States. There are several reasons why and I'll start with the ones I admire the most:

He's morally consistent.

He's been an advocate and part of the Civil Rights Movement since before many of us were born. In fact, he was even present when the great Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Latinos are, without a doubt, beneficiaries of this movement and we are eternally grateful to those who stood by us since then. We are a loyal people. We might forgive others for their transgressions, but we don't forget. Yes, people change. God knows I've said and done things I'm not proud of, even at my age, but it's more admirable of a person to never have to say sorry because he/she has always done the right thing and not have many regrets.

Regrets are heavy, and though they may make us kinder to those whom do us wrong, they turn us soft. This is totally fine, even righteous, but not when it comes to politics. If you're soft on your opponent for fear of getting called a hypocrite, you risk hurting millions of lives. Senator Bernie Sanders is no hypocrite for he has always been morally consistent -- making his righteous indignation even more righteous. This is why I stand with Bernie.

He loves people.

He loves people more than power. That is the kind of leadership we need. He serves the people. He's not beholden to corporations. He's not out flexing his political prowess with other politicians, the corporate world, and Hollywood. Senator Bernie Sanders is for the people while others are for people who seem like they're for the people. I much prefer someone who cuts the middleman.

He is for the people and people are for him. See for yourselves.

He doesn't pander.

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More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/casar-vargas/why-latinos-should-vote-f_1_b_7732592.html