Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: Damn - I really thought he'd pull it off. [View all]appalachiablue
(44,056 posts)who aren't dumb, or well off, and are educated STILL don't know how bad things are I've found. Most frustrating trying to inform them, and nudge them to indy news.
Some I know have unfortunately fallen for the MIC, 'national security' and Muslim fear and drama propagated by M$M particularly in the last 5 years. From this I've broken with one lifelong friend, and possibly a relative (both D's), sorry to say.
This corrupt, destructive system has been in place for 30 years; the 2008 Crash should have broken it up and started real reforms.
Don't know what it will take, and hope there's time left. Especially regarding the coming TPP, climate change and looming loss of millions of jobs- 50% unemployment over the next 30 years from AI, forecast by top science experts and other world leaders.
Unbelievable, like the extreme right, GOP- run Congress and many Red states. Not looking good for the young without immediate, serious change.
But carry on we must, with this progressive movement...