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Bernie Sanders

appalachiablue

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3. Agree that Tommy was a hero of his times. He's close in some ways to Bernie

Reply to enigmatic (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 15, 2016, 11:41 PM

Jan 2016

in also being a powerful and impressive speaker, an agent for progressive change and social and economic justice. We so need all that now. Until tonight I'd always heard great things about Tommy and his healthcare achievement then found more material.

Bravo Canada!

- New Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the Liberal Party -

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~TOMMY DOUGLAS, FATHER OF CANADA MEDICARE, SOCIAL DEMOCRAT, KIEFER SUTHERLAND GRANDPA :) [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2016 OP

Tommy's a Hero of mine. enigmatic Jan 2016 #1

Agree that Tommy was a hero of his times. He's close in some ways to Bernie appalachiablue Jan 2016 #3

Below I posted a video of the great 'Story of Mouseland' told by Tommy Douglas in 1944, thanks. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #12

Inspiring. Is it possible that Bernie could be our Tommy Douglas? libdem4life Jan 2016 #2

I hope and think so about Bernie Sanders. No, the Canadians don't lust and devise appalachiablue Jan 2016 #4

My Grandpa knew him a bit. polly7 Jan 2016 #5

That's great, what did your grandpa think of him? I'm also reminded of Bernie as said. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #6

My Dad only told me he thought he was a good, honest man and his Dad admired him a lot. polly7 Jan 2016 #9

Douglas was in the same stream as Salvador Allende--in the 30s (based on Virchow) medicine MisterP Jan 2016 #15

Thank you! delrem Jan 2016 #7

For sure. 'The Story of Mouseland' by Tommy Douglas is below :) So Relevant, Timeless. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #10

~ The Story of 'Mouseland' told by Canadian Leader Tommy Douglas in 1944, Intro. by Kiefer. See It:) appalachiablue Jan 2016 #8

Tommy's genius as an orator enigmatic Jan 2016 #16

Wow! I love it! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #11

I wish this inspiration could remain pinned at the top. Thank you! Donkees Jan 2016 #13

You bet, he was a true hero for the people. I hope we see another before too long. appalachiablue Jan 2016 #14