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In reply to the discussion: The Bernie Bashing is so counterproductive. [View all]delisen
(7,417 posts)early 20th century. He's stuck in the days of "runaway shops" and doesn't seem to comprehend the reality of automation and robotization and the rapid transformation we are undergoing.
He doesn't seem to omprehend the extent of Russian cyber warfare and its interference in our election.(Yes he made a few Johnny come lately comments on Russia-but he's behind the curve not ahead of it).
He makes general pronouncements on many things--but I see no depth--but many "shoulds" instructing others on what they must do.
Hey, Trump is "taking on corporate America that is shutting down plants in this country and moving them overseas." Trump is bad at analysis and specifics too. Trump talked a good emotional line on taking on corporate America re jobs-but he can't deliver. Are we supposed to become Trump?
Sanders is a bit like a sports announcer for the home team who spends much of his time telling us how bad the home team is without an specific solutions. He demoralizes some Democrats and pleases many Republicans.
I don't see him as having a major long-term effect.
The Democratic Party will move forward under the banner of Human Rights and Human Dignity-verything else will flow from these principles.