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KoKo

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72. I found this that seems to be "Bullet Points" that might be good for a Quick Leaflet:
Sun Sep 20, 2015, 08:09 PM
Sep 2015

If I was going to do this as a Leaflet...I'd move #12 to the Top. But, I thought for "Low Information Voter" who doesn't have time...they just need a scan of issues...and so far this is the best "sort of" Bullet Scan I have found ...although Bernies Campaign has much better its more detailed than random people on a Grocery Store line might be able to handle and if it could be put on One Page...all the better?

My only complaint with these "Twelve Points" is that I'd like to put #12 as the FIRST....but, then that wouldn't be fair to the Blogger who put these Talking Points together.

12) Get Big Money out of Politics
Because of legislation such as Citizen’s United, corporations are now able to fund campaigns with billions of dollars, in the form of Superpacs. The donations provide incentives for congressmen to vote and act in the favor of corporations rather than U.S. citizens. Bernie Sanders wants to repeal this act, and have campaigns publicly funded, so all citizens, and not just the wealthy, can run for government positions.

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BERNIE FOR THE PEOPLE

12 Reasons To Vote for Bernie Sanders
Posted on August 11, 2015 by carastine

https://gravitasperpetua.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/12-reasons-to-vote-for-bernie-sanders/

These are just 12 of the life changing platforms of Bernie Sander’s campaign. His voting records over the past 20 years demonstrate his legitimacy. If you agree with the following ideas, Bernie Sanders may be the candidate for you in the upcoming election.


1) Raise in minimum wage to $15 dollars to ALL positions.
Build up the middle class. Create incentives for people to get off welfare.

2) Equal Pay for Women
Women currently make .78 cents to every U.S. dollar. Bernie wants to pass legislation to fix that.

3) Paid vacation and maternity leave for all full time workers.
The U.S. is one of the only developed country without these policies.

4) Rebuild the U.S. Infrastructure.
Sanders want to put a 1 trillion dollar investment to rebuild roads, railroads, pipelines, and buildings. This would create 13 million decent paying jobs and make this country more efficient and productive. This also will make railroads an effective mode of transportation again, which will end airplanes monopoly on travel and lower cost of travel for all means of transportation.

5) Educational reform including Free Tuition to all Universities.
Put an end to state governments profiteering off of devastating student loans.

6) Climate Change Initiatives.
The U.S. should lead the world in climate change by reducing carbon emissions, straying away from our dependence on fossil fuels, and implementing alternative forms of energy.

7) Police Reform
Demilitarize the police. Make them part of the community, rather than separate intimidating entities. Ease the tensions between the public and police force.

8) Expand Social Security
Many GOP candidates wish to eliminate social security, which would force 70+ years old to continue working indefinitely.

9) End Trade Policies that encourage Job Outsourcing
Trade agreements like NAFTA and TPP provide incentives for greedy corporations to outsource jobs in China to employ workers who will work for $3.00 an hour. This is unethical and takes away from U.S. jobs.

10) A More Efficient and Free Health Care System
Because health care when you’re sick is a right not a privilege.

11) Reduce Income Inequality
Put more money in the pocket of the middle class, through free healthcare, college, and vacation leave, and pay for such programs by taxing the 1% of the population that holds 90% of the income in this country. Tax Wallstreet and enforce taxes on corporations that try to evade them by banking profits offshore.

12) Get Big Money out of Politics
Because of legislation such as Citizen’s United, corporations are now able to fund campaigns with billions of dollars, in the form of Superpacs. The donations provide incentives for congressmen to vote and act in the favor of corporations rather than U.S. citizens. Bernie Sanders wants to repeal this act, and have campaigns publicly funded, so all citizens, and not just the wealthy, can run for government positions.

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Aside from these platforms, perhaps the greatest reason to vote for Bernie Sander is that he is a class act. He does not believe in mud-slinging, negative campaign ads, donations from corporations, and the drama that goes into politics. When rudely interrupted at events, or interrogated throughout interviews, he always takes the high road and refuses to lose his composure even in stressful and unwarrented circumstances. Bernie Sanders stands for equal rights to all genders, races, and sexualities. He speaks for the middle class, rather than the Koch brothers and other billion dollar corporate leaders. He so far is truly seen as the voice of the people.


https://gravitasperpetua.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/12-reasons-to-vote-for-bernie-sanders/

A Man Of The People - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Sep 2015 #1
Exactly. peacebird Sep 2015 #3
That's right! We can't keep enabling the corporate rule of the USA. RiverLover Sep 2015 #12
+1 an entire shit load. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #19
Bernie to end of Corporate Spousal Abuse! sorechasm Sep 2015 #51
Kicked, Rec'd and bookmarked n/t Catherina Sep 2015 #2
K&R! peacebird Sep 2015 #4
K&R emsimon33 Sep 2015 #5
That was great! Thanks. Luminous Animal Sep 2015 #6
... RiverLover Sep 2015 #8
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #7
I wish everyone in the country would see this interview. RiverLover Sep 2015 #10
I hope there will eventually be a transcript for us deafies. nt tblue37 Sep 2015 #43
Thanks for the consciousness raiser. senz Sep 2015 #58
K&R for later viewing - the comments are great dorkzilla Sep 2015 #9
lol right? RiverLover Sep 2015 #11
So far... still good. Fawke Em Sep 2015 #46
True, Utube is notorious for its comment section, but I've noticed on every Bernie video the sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #32
K&R Segami Sep 2015 #13
And don't forget to use the Twitter and FB buttons at the bottom of the OP. Spreading sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #34
This is getting pretty exciting...isn't it? passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #14
It really is! RiverLover Sep 2015 #15
I don't think I've ever been good at predicting anything, but passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #16
Word to all of it! artislife Sep 2015 #26
absolutely no two ways about it marym625 Sep 2015 #17
Yay, Bernie! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #18
If Bernie can withstand hyper-aggressive grilling radiclib Sep 2015 #20
That's why they don't want debates. There is NO ONE who can handle the corporate political hacks sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #35
It's reassuring to watch someone who can handle themselves so well. Never have I seen this. Gregorian Sep 2015 #21
Chris Matthews should show this video on Hardball Rosa Luxemburg Sep 2015 #22
That would be a shock. navarth Sep 2015 #38
He's already presidential. senz Sep 2015 #23
Just wear your Bernie pin or tee shirt, and you will automatically JDPriestly Sep 2015 #25
I'm on Mackinaw Island wearing mine right now corkhead Sep 2015 #29
By any chance are you visiting there from out of state? navarth Sep 2015 #39
Damn autocorrect i'm on my cellphone corkhead Sep 2015 #41
Ah, I getcha. navarth Sep 2015 #63
A quieter way to advertise Bernie senz Sep 2015 #57
The tote bag is a great idea....and KoKo Sep 2015 #59
Yes, the leaflet idea is something we need. senz Sep 2015 #61
I found this that seems to be "Bullet Points" that might be good for a Quick Leaflet: KoKo Sep 2015 #72
That's a great list. senz Sep 2015 #74
We must overcome the DNC roadblock. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #24
DWS is a head that will roll. Betty Karlson Sep 2015 #28
She already helped us lose the House and the Senate, I guess she's trying for the WH now. sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #37
If Clinton wins she will give DWS a position in her admin. If Clinton loses, DWS will rhett o rick Sep 2015 #60
Kick and R BeanMusical Sep 2015 #27
See how easy it is to answer a question? in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #30
LOL No Waffle House for Bernie! RiverLover Sep 2015 #33
That just rolls off the tongue! in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #36
Voters dont want "answers" to "questions" about "issues", silly! Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #73
K&R & Bookmarked... GO BERNIE!! secondwind Sep 2015 #31
It was a very good interview and Halperin was pretty fair, candidates should be pressed sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #40
His answers on Foreign Policy, Defense Budget, Big Ag & Family Farms.... KoKo Sep 2015 #42
This is the first time I've heard a presidential candidate mention the harm done by our current RiverLover Sep 2015 #44
Halperin has been more than fair about Bernie in his reporting. Fawke Em Sep 2015 #45
You've got to see this..."A Pop Quiz for Bernie Sanders Fans" (from Halperin) KoKo Sep 2015 #50
Great responses. Fawke Em Sep 2015 #53
Loved that. senz Sep 2015 #64
Bernie, always speaking truth to usurped power and power to the perceived powerless. Unite! Dont call me Shirley Sep 2015 #47
Kicking to watch later panader0 Sep 2015 #48
K & R L0oniX Sep 2015 #49
Not great. It takes more than telling us upaloopa Sep 2015 #52
Yep shenmue Sep 2015 #62
He has proposals for every single item. senz Sep 2015 #65
Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Sep 2015 #54
K & R nt 99th_Monkey Sep 2015 #55
Yes please. AtomicKitten Sep 2015 #56
My Republican husband, phylny Sep 2015 #66
Love to hear that, thanks for sharing!! RiverLover Sep 2015 #68
Someone else posted a link to the Robert Greenwald documentary "Iraq for Sale." dgauss Sep 2015 #67
Yes. We really, really do. RiverLover Sep 2015 #70
He's got my vote. GoneOffShore Sep 2015 #69
I'm voting for Bernie Joey Liberal Sep 2015 #71
This needs another KICK! hifiguy Sep 2015 #75
He is exactly what America needs at this time. nt ladjf Sep 2015 #76
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