2016 Postmortem

PatrickforO

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16. Democratic socialism. As in social democrats. A party which has been

Wed Sep 23, 2015, 07:31 PM

Sep 2015

successful for the people, and for business, throughout Europe. For generations.

Whoever the Republicans run, I believe Bernie can beat them because his message is right on, and a strong majority of Americans are FOR EVERY SINGLE POSITION that he takes, with the exception of single payer, which has a narrow MAJORITY of support among the American people.

Let me just ask you, Dan - do you agree with Bernie on the issues? Does he speak to what you believe the United States ought to be? If so, then vote for him. If not then talk about where you believe he's wrong on issues.

But not that he can't win because he's a (gasp) socialist (shudder). That knee jerk might work for some older boomers and for the right wing crazies, but it won't for the majority of Americans - not when we get Bernie's message out there.

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Why I and many others support Bernie over Hillary [View all] pinebox Sep 2015 OP

A big, fat K&R! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2015 #1

Thank you. Very good summary of why we support Bernie. jwirr Sep 2015 #2

Sounds great, but it's too bad he can't beat the GOP in the general. DanTex Sep 2015 #3

dan, good to know restorefreedom Sep 2015 #4

who are these millions of voters who will vote for Hillary, but not Bernie, Doctor_J Sep 2015 #6

Independents and centrists. People who don't like socialism. DanTex Sep 2015 #7

well, liberals are told we have to vote for Mrs wall street because we can't afford to Doctor_J Sep 2015 #9

I said independents and centrists. Dems I think would vote for either nominee. DanTex Sep 2015 #10

Bernie's policies are in align with most of America pinebox Sep 2015 #29

Yeah, but the word "socialism" isn't. DanTex Sep 2015 #30

"Social democrat" pinebox Sep 2015 #31

Sure BUT pinebox Sep 2015 #32

Can you red bait some more - TBF Sep 2015 #37

Democratic socialism. As in social democrats. A party which has been PatrickforO Sep 2015 #16

Yeah, that thing. A lot of people in the US don't like it. DanTex Sep 2015 #18

I'm a Socialist and an Independent. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2015 #24

Not you then. DanTex Sep 2015 #25

I usually vote for Democrats, probably more times than you. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2015 #26

Sulking on another site, I am told. nt artislife Sep 2015 #8

Bernie has appeal across the spectrum, he's more likely to win the general ReallyIAmAnOptimist Sep 2015 #13

No doubt. For Bernie supporters, those are very happy trend lines. PatrickforO Sep 2015 #17

thanks for sharing your story restorefreedom Sep 2015 #5

K&R Paka Sep 2015 #11

Bravo! hifiguy Sep 2015 #12

America is terrified of trying something different.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #14

You remember what Churchill said about us, don't you? PatrickforO Sep 2015 #19

We seem to be stuck on "Reaganomics"..... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #21

Yeah, that's the corporate line. PatrickforO Sep 2015 #23

Which is why we don't let them run things. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #28

I don't have your back story, but I'm for Bernie PatrickforO Sep 2015 #15

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #20

Thanks for the great post, pinebox! tex-wyo-dem Sep 2015 #22

K&R NCTraveler Sep 2015 #27

Thank you pinebox Sep 2015 #33

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #34

K&R n/t Betty Karlson Sep 2015 #35

Same reason I supported Obama in 2008 - TBF Sep 2015 #36

excellent post pinebox. liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #38