2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: OK then. A Message to Hillary Supporters... [View all]SmittynMo
(3,544 posts)As Don Johnson said in Tin Cup, "Ya know, You're all fucking nuts".
Slamming each side is not going to do shit to persuade ANYONE to switch their vote. Even if it's just facts, good or bad. It just supports your side and accomplishes nothing.
I am voting for Bernie for several reasons as listed below. This is not a full list of reasons I support him. And I do not want to persuade anyone.
In life, most people don't realize it, but there is a 3 step process for everything you do.
1. Gather your facts.
2. Analyze your facts.
3. Make a decision.
If people do not spend any time on steps 1 and 2, they will almost always make bad decisions. When in reality, steps 1 and 2 should occupy most of your time.
Stop the oligarchy and return to democracy: Unless we get the 1% to represent just 1%, and not allow them to buy politicians and the media, we will continue down the same destructive path the oligarchs have created since the Reagan years. And the middle class will be no more, plain and simple.
Note: Clinton is a part of the 1%
Healthcare: Single payer is the ONLY way to go. Fixing the ACA is a total waste of time and money, and there will still be millions of people without insurance. Note: Clinton wants to fix the ACA with tax credits.
Education: Unless we start putting people in college for free, we will continue down the path of "The dumbing of America". You cannot progress in this country without an education. And smarter people create a stronger middle class. Both support reduction of interest rates on current loans. Note: Clinton wants to offer free tuition for the first 2 years, which is already in place in a lot of states. It helps hardly anyone.
Minimum wage: 15 an hour vs 12 an hour. Note: Clinton wants 12 an hour.
These are the top 4 in my book. As you can see there is a HUGE comparison between the two candidates in these areas.
It sure made my decision much easier. I don't care who people vote for and I'm not out to change anyone's mind. I spent a lot of time on steps 1 and 2 before I eventually progressed to step 3. I like to make educated decisions. Especially when I know damn well this decision will affect my children and grand children and the future of democracy and the middle class.