Yes, Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat and Hillary represents the very worst of the party/SALON

[earthmanneil]

43. Absolutely agree, but what are our upcoming options?

A) A third party run by Bernie? Aside from Bernie being utterly crucified, this Would likely sink the Democrats and ultimately open the way for a new truly social democrat (or democratic socialist if one prefers) party and re-alignment. But there would also be an indeterminate period of much greater national pain, restriction of democratic rights, and polarization under a president Trump or Cruz. Like many of us I am decades sick enough of our corporatized Democratic Party and its acquiescence to creeping oligarchy that I would consider this. But it's a gamble since Purgatory Road doesn't always lead to Greener Pastures.
B) Capitulation to the corrupt Dem establishment with Bernie falling in line as "somebody who raised some important issues" but is now "being a responsible adult" as per such putrefied pundits as Chris Matthews, etc., etc. I would find this unacceptable and a betrayal by Bernie of his base. I believe (but not sure) that Bernie has the integrity and understanding of his rare historic responsibility and underlying sense of larger progressive movement politics not to capitulate in this fashion.
C) Fight into the convention, not on some unwinnable (at this point) super delegate switching strategy, but as loudly and transparently as possible demanding major Rule and Position changes as inextricably linked to any real support. These should include abolishing the super delegate system, closed and restricted primaries, and even the Southern Suoer Tuesday conservative filter. There should also be as many new official, unequivocal planks in the party and presidential platform that reflect the concerns of 40-50% of left Dem voters (single payer, increased social security, comprehensive addressing if climate change, etc,) as possible. Of course, this will be fiercely resisted by a party establishment and Hillary candidate that just don't believe in these things (& would likely try to run away from them down the road). But then it becomes a truly contested convention such as we've not seen and if it rips apart the democratic Party, some of the onus will at least fall (as all of it really should) on its dying establishment. Then, of course, we might find ourselves back at Option A (or handing these Dems a loss by unenthusiastic non-participation).
Above all, we must find a way not to let all the hope, energy, and progressive mobilization that Bernie has spearheaded slowly--or quickly--dissolve after the convention as activists retreat into our specific issue groups and the wider circle of supporters sink back into our couches and TV sets. At this crucial moment for our society and planet, the left has come as far in contesting for political power and real changes as anytime I can point to, and somehow, in concrete ways, this must keep going. Not sure exactly how, but that ought to be a key part of our discussion moving forward.