Ta-Nehisi Coates: Why Precisely Is Bernie Sanders Against Reparations?

[Armstead]

269. Sigh. There is no ONE supporter of either Sanders or Clinton

Nor is there a rigid "argument" that is all encompassing.

Yes some Sanders supporters have stars in their eyes and believe he will deliver the moon in his first year in office. Most are more realistic to varying degrees, and recognize that it will be a long, hard slog. And many (or most) realize that it won't all get done.

Some Sanders supporters are idealistic milennials. Some of us are older farts who have seen the wheel go around many times.

And we recognize that Sanders is a politician, in all senses of the word, with the good and not-so-good that comes along with that. We may disagree with him on some issues or approaches. But overall, we believe he is the one most in tune with what is needed, and is different enough in his message and goals to inspire enthusiasm.

If there is a basic common message though it is that we should at least be aiming higher, and attempting to break up the stranglehold the wealthy and powerful institutions/corporations and individuals have had on politics, in government and economy for far too long.

Obviously others see it differently, for whatever combination of reasons and prefer Clinton.

And on all sides people argue about the fine points and the larger message. Some reasonably, some obnoxiously.....or a combination of both.

But to randomly pick out specific issues and say that "undermines the argument" if it is not a priority in that campaign is misleading and simplistic.