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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: BERNIE SANDERS WINS 🔥 ☑️ NEVADA [View all]SamKnause
(14,948 posts)44. People are tired of the government protecting corporations over the needs of the people.
I know I feel that way.
I am tired of the monopolies that control the news, the internet, phone service etc.
I am tired of the wasteful spending by the Pentagon and corrupt contractors.
I am tired of the health insurance companies gouging us.
I am tired of the pharmaceutical companies charging us outrageous prices.
I am tired of the obstacles put up by corporations to stop unions.
I am tired of the corrupt justice system.
I am tired of people being arrested and jailed because of marijuana.
I am sickened by private prisons.
I am sick and tired of the attacks on women's rights.
I am sick and tired of racist policies.
I am outraged that our politicians have allowed all of this to happen.
My list goes on and on.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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It's a caucus. Undemocratic. It's exclusive and disenfranchises many. No secret ballot. Bullying.
NurseJackie
Feb 2020
#76
I'm glad to see that - I think he would be a good candidate and a good President
el_bryanto
Feb 2020
#13
Obama never promised massive giveaways--he always said that we would have to fight
Moderateguy
Feb 2020
#25
People are tired of the government protecting corporations over the needs of the people.
SamKnause
Feb 2020
#44
Congrats Bernie & am embarrassed to say that I forgot that was happening today. nt
yaesu
Feb 2020
#36
Congrats, and he campaigned in Texas today looking towards super tuesday, smart move
juliuswest
Feb 2020
#55