2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers [View all]pinstikfartherin
(500 posts)But I understand what you're saying. I'm just sick and tired of being told why I support him and that it's only for promises for free things. Why can't we have legitimate discussion without this bull? Gotta love the internet. It's easy to get angry and rant on.
Here's the thing. Yes, I'm angry. Yes, my number one priority is to get money out of politics because I believe that's the only way we will begin to make the real change that's needed. I believe it undermines our government and is our first step to changing this country. Does that mean that I don't support universal healthcare, expanding social security, etc? No. I support the majority of Bernie's positions and ideas. I hope we do get many of these things because I want a better life for everyone, as I said in my OP. However, I know it takes work, and I know what my priority is for him if he gets in office.
On a side note, it's hard being blue when you live in Alabama because it's a constant fight against republican talking points. Too many around here on both sides are using republican talking points, and it makes me want to avoid DU because I get enough of it in person. I'd forgotten the 2008 primaries. We might as well be arguing on a comment thread on Facebook about Bernie the socialist. It's just as bad.