If you think Bernie is too old, check out his 80-year-old brother running for Parliament

[BrotherIvan]

This family has some good genes. Strong evidence that Bernie can be active and vital for eight years.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/11575299/Im-running-for-Parliament-but-my-brother-is-running-for-President.html

When he appeared on a BBC radio panel on Thursday morning, Green Party parliamentary candidate Larry Sanders was asked to tell listeners something interesting about himself.

The 80-year-old candidate began to cry as he gave his answer. "My brother announced just today that he is running to be President of the United States," he said.

[marym625]

1. K&R X a kazillion!

[BrotherIvan]

2. Raise you a brazillion

Go Bernie

[marym625]

5. uhm

I won't go there. As much as I want to

[BrotherIvan]

6. How about a Squillion?

Because there is such a thing

[marym625]

7. OK! and I raise you a quillion!

[L0oniX]

12. +1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

[marym625]

14. Oh yeah? well

+infinity! HA!

[merrily]

3. Bernie Sanders is six years older than Hillary.

Bernie Sanders, born September 8, 1941.

Hillary, born October 26, 1947

Elizabeth, aka SHE'S NOT RUNNING, Warren, born June 22, 1949

For some reason, after mocking McCain's age to bits in 2008, Democrats went a different direction in 2015.

So far, O'Malley is the only younger pebble on the beach. (January 18, 1963)


I believe that between 55 and 60 may be about the ideal age to run for President for the first time, but with an older vice President, along the lines of Obama/Biden.

But age alone is not stopping me from supporting the person I believe to be best candidate.

[BrotherIvan]

4. I just want someone with actual experience and a long history of thinking about the issues

We were told to wait as Obama learned on the job and Republicans ran circles around him. I want someone who comes out swinging this time and isn't afraid to beat back the zombies. I don't care how old he is. I don't care about his accent or his crazy hair. The only thing I ask is that he doesn't lie to me. I'm sick to death of being lied to.

[appalachiablue]

16. Jim Webb who I don't support, will be 70 next Feb., 2016.

The best candidate, regardless of age, hair or anything else is paramount to me.

Read of Bernie's UK brother when it came up at Bernie's recent press meeting announcement. Good on both!

[Thespian2]

34. Good!

I am older than Bernie...my brain still works...almost all the time!

You are as old as you believe yourself to be...Bernie's age is perfect for a president...

[LeftishBrit]

8. He was a County Councillor in Oxfordshire for eight years

He will not win (due to the nature of the constituency, not his age); but he's a good bloke.

[BrotherIvan]

9. Thanks for the info

Bernie mentioned his brother in his announcement speech so I looked him up. I was surprised to see he was 80 and still so involved. That speaks to a deep commitment and heartfelt ideas I think. It's interesting that two poor kids from Brooklyn made it so far.

[smokey nj]

13. Does Bernie's brother still have the Brooklyn accent?

[pangaia]

10. I'm 71.6.

I go to the Y 4 times a week. Spend 1-about 1.5 hours. Work 40 hours.
Walk 3 miles the other days, kayak.. sometimes. Watch minor league baseball (I know that doesn't count).
Bernie AIN'T old !!

[BrotherIvan]

15. That is very inspirational

I agree that 70 is the new 50. People are active and sharp if they keep doing what they love. I think Bernie will be a modern day Teddy Roosevelt.

[pangaia]

23. I've seen other references to TR, vis a vis Bernie.

What is the connection?

[BrotherIvan]

24. He is willing to break up the banks

And he never backs off from a fight. I wanna see him weild his big stick, the bully pulpit (a term coined by TR).

[pangaia]

26. Thanks.

[TBF]

11. Baby boomers don't think he's too old -

and he can certainly pick a young VP to hold those fears at bay. Go for it Bernie - we support you!

[appalachiablue]

17. Well said-

[Enthusiast]

18. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! How completely awesome!

[druidity33]

19. from that article...

the part that jumped out at me:

"We're both going up against political machines with a lot more money," Larry said.

Mrs Clinton's campaign is expected to raise more than $2 billion (£1.3 billion) while Bernie Sanders has said he will rely mainly on small donors.

Larry Sanders said his campaign war chest was a mere £3,000 while he estimated the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats were each spending £250,000 in the area.

K&R

[BrotherIvan]

20. I hope that means a lot to people

It says everything to me.

[nationalize the fed]

21. .

[BrotherIvan]

22. Bwah!

[Autumn]

25. This is so wonderful

I wanted to cry.

[BrotherIvan]

29. The way Bernie talked about his brother in his announcement

That they were so poor and his parents didn't even graduate from high school, but it was his brother bought books into the house and got him interested in reading. It's so touching how much they care for and respect each other.

[orpupilofnature57]

27. Their parents did their job .

I haven't had that much hair in years.

[BrotherIvan]

28. Ha! His hair is epic

I'm glad people are embracing it. His out of the box looks and manner are being greeted as a breath of fresh air and it's great to see this country might not be the American Idol everyone thinks it is. We'll see. Once O'Malley starts wearing his muscle shirts, things might change.

[orpupilofnature57]

30. A politician that been a faithful servant to the 93% people is Epic !!!!

[BrotherIvan]

31. I think he works for 100%

Because even for the very wealthy, an equitable country is good for them too. They are so blinded by obscene wealth and so protected from seeing the destruction they foist upon the world due to their seflishness and greed. It has been ever thus. But we do know the formula of building better lives for the 99% and that is what Bernie is fighting for.

[orpupilofnature57]

32. It's definitely 7% carrying the water for the 1%, their scraping Sycophants .

MSM is part of the 7% solution, so are pseudo physicians, Superintendents of schools and all people that facilitate the fudging of the truth, for Great pay .

[BrotherIvan]

33. Apparently some Democrats think it's necessary too