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In reply to the discussion: The central reason for why many of the wealthiest Americans don't care about inequality [View all]robbob
(3,750 posts)Let's say, in spite of a huge surge and groundswell of support, Bernie falls short, takes his positions to the conventions, does his best to represent WE the people (ok; YOU the people; I still live in Canada), but comes up short and Hillary gets the nomination.
Lets say that doesn't mean the end of the world as we know it; Hill runs against Trump, common sense prevails and Hillary Clinton is the next POTUS. Ok; what changes are we going to see? Any great regulations on the banks/ Any relief for the middle and lower class? Any changes at all from the current status quo?
So, 4 years down the road either Hillary has done such a poor job (or has been indicted by the FBI) and the Republican find someone somewhere who can defeat her, or she continues steering the ship of state and wins another 4 years. Anything changing yet?
I'm afraid Bernie is a once-in-a-lifeline phenomena. I certainly have never seen anything like him in my lifetime, and I fear that if the American people don't take advantage of a real opportunity for true change, then they may not get another chance in their lifetimes.