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In reply to the discussion: My thoughts on Bernie for President [View all]senz
(11,945 posts)52. Odds are, our chance to support him is from now until the Dem primary
...and even if Hillary beats him, our efforts will not have been wasted. The media, the public, and the powers-that-be need to know that Bernie's goals and values are passionately held by many, many (maybe most?) Americans. This is how we let them know. We must come out in numbers for Bernie.
And if Bernie beats Hillary, then we go ALL OUT to support and defend him, because the powers that be will try to destroy him. (And they are NOT "nice people."
I hate to say it, but this might be our last chance.
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If we can get half of the 60% of non-voters to GET UP AND VOTE, it's as good as won.
arcane1
May 2015
#2
McGovern would have done better had he emphasized his military service. He had a WAY better resume
MADem
May 2015
#50
We will do it by sheer will of force, if we so choose. Like making a free throw, you have to believe
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#4
No doubt, people believe abortion rights and affirmative action are trivial and meaningless side iss
LanternWaste
May 2015
#73
She is Liberal on the issues all Democrats are liberal on. She is not liberal on
sabrina 1
May 2015
#60