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Bernie Sanders

Demeter

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5. It could still go either way

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Sat Aug 29, 2015, 09:45 AM

Aug 2015

Bernie pulls us back into democracy,

or

he's the last hurrah as we plunge into unmitigated fascism.

I feel manic-depressive about our chances...depending on the day's events, I'm either up and positive, or deeply under the weather. There are so many ways for the Fascists to win. The only way for the People to win is Solidarity. And this isn't a nation known for its cohesiveness.

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Is Sanders leading the start of a new progressive era? [View all] n2doc Aug 2015 OP

I sure hope so. SoapBox Aug 2015 #1

I think he is Hydra Aug 2015 #2

that's a core point to remember: this all started 2006-7 MisterP Aug 2015 #9

Sure was a gutsy speech to the DNC. The squirming was almost audible. libdem4life Aug 2015 #3

While largely agreeing with the OP, I have to nitpick ... Scuba Aug 2015 #4

It could still go either way Demeter Aug 2015 #5

Let's stay positive and focused on winning. Not enough productive stuff tends to get done merrily Aug 2015 #6

Don't worry too much about the people Demeter Hydra Aug 2015 #10

The Elite will try to break the People's solidarity (legally or illegally) Demeter Aug 2015 #11

I really hope so. nt LWolf Aug 2015 #7

If so, it will take massive efforts by dedicated progressives to overcome Zorra Aug 2015 #8

All good points to consider, true...the oligarchy is scum & they are the power behind our hijacked mother earth Aug 2015 #12

Only if we keep on with the mass movement he keeps talking about n/t eridani Aug 2015 #13