I must confess

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7. watch some bernie rally videos - they are

inspiring.

today, at 3am pdt i had programmed c-span1 to view a "bernie sanders los angeles rally" - but it was not a rally. it was a town hall at the community "casa" or mexican community center. it was inspiring, touching, and beautiful.

several in the audience asked bernie questions and many shared their personal stories of immigration, etc. there was a woman from the state of oaxaca who told how american corporations were forcing the indigenous people off their lands to plant gmo crops, etc.. another man spoke of his work as an advocate for laborers who do not get paid or are paid less than minimum wage, etc.. a proud parent spoke of her son's enrollment at a university and the need for more support for students because they are faced with having to work full time jobs while attending school full time because the tuition is so high.

primarily, they were asking bernie for support and how he might help them. bernie was honest about what he can and cannot do as a president and how electing advocates to their local & state office, and the federal legislature are very important, too.

it looked hotter than the bottom of desert canyons in there - but the excitement and energy were evident.