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In reply to the discussion: I am finished sitting back listening to the Bernie people. [View all]GvilleDem
(41 posts)I have a good number of FB friends who are Bernie supporters, my dad is a Bernie supporter, and my sister is a volunteer for Bernie. From what I've gathered, they are not democrats. they are largely independents or former democrats who feel both parties are equally corrupt, and that a vote for either is a vote for corruption and evil.
This is a part of the republican strategy IMO.
1. Incite the Right.
2. Disenfranchise the left.
Those on the left who were disenfranchised by the ineffective government didn't go out to vote 2 years ago, because "what's the point?" Well today they have jumped on the Bernie train because he is not a democrat. They really do have no intention to vote, and they haven't voted in the past.
My father leans Bernie, but we've discussed this together. He is equally frustrated by his fellow Bernie supporters who've failed to understand that Bernie's message really isn't even about the president. Its about congress. He, at least, will fully back HRC. My sister, probably not. She didn't vote 2 years ago, and she probably won't this time either. She doesn't see any difference between republicans and democrats, and unfortunately I think she is the better representation of the Bernie movement as a whole.
Here in Florida I'm proud that we have closed primaries. All of these people left the party and allowed Rick freaking Scott to be re-elected and now they are pissed because they can't vote through their own actions. As for debating with them, or fighting them. There is no point. They post more anti-hillary memes then my republican friends, and hardly even post anything positive anymore. They are equally happy seeing the democrats get destroyed as they are the republicans. Time will tell if they can manage to get their heads out of their rears in time to make a positive impact. All hope probably lies on Bernie's own actions moving forward.