2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Reality check: if Hillary was all about self-enrichment, she would not be running for president. [View all]Bernblu
(441 posts)I think Hillary and Bill have been doing it for money and power since they began. Bill also wants fame and to be liked. They tell themselves and everyone that they are doing to help society but the compromises that they made with "the powers that be" show that their primary intention is to help themselves. They are not uncommon in this as most contemporary politicians have the similar motivations. Hillary and Bill are more relentless than most and that is one of the keys to their success and one reason why Hillary is unpopular among non-Democrats.
Bernie is different. Bernie is an idealist who wants power to do the most good for the greatest number of people. He will not back down and change his ideals and principles, even if it means losing. That is why he freely admits to being a Democratic Socialist. He is a most admirable man in his steadfast belief in his ideals and principles.
The question is whether the country is ready for him and (the political revolution he is offering) and whether the people who would benefit most can see beyond politics as usual and back him. In either case he is offering the possibility for real change. We are at the tipping point and it can go either way.