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tecelote

(5,122 posts)
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:01 PM Nov 2015

Elizabeth, Bernie then Martin.

These are the three people I would vote for and feel like I was placing an historic vote.

It's been many years since I have seen such true Democrats. If we don't take this opportunity, we may not see this opportunity again. It may be too late.

I'll vote for Hillary if she wins the primary. However, it's a vote for a 3rd way Democrat.

Elizabeth is not running but for me, she was the first to spark the populist opportunity to turn America around. I love Elizabeth and her fire.

Bernie has my vote. This man built his campaign from grassroots donations. He is his own person. He speaks for the people that paid him (so does Hillary and every other politician but "people" is loosely defined).

Martin is very intriguing and I think he has points over each of the other two. I'm less familiar but still educating myself. Who knows, he might win me over.

We have two great Democrats that encompass the best of Democratic values.

I know this will not be a popular statement but, please don't vote for Hillary in the primary. Take the opportunity to bring real change to America. Vote for Bernie or Martin because we need to change before global warming forces change. We need to change before WWIII. We need change before corporations leave us all in the dust.

This is an unprecedented opportunity. Vote in your, and your children's, best interest.

An America of the people, by the people, for the people.

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Elizabeth, Bernie then Martin. (Original Post) tecelote Nov 2015 OP
Wow, Bernie speaks for the people that paid him? DanTex Nov 2015 #1
Yup. The "people" that paid her are who? tecelote Nov 2015 #2
Why dont you research that and let us,know? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #3
I already know. tecelote Nov 2015 #5
Then why dont you show us your research.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #6
That's one point only. tecelote Nov 2015 #13
Then dont say things you have no way to prove VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #15
Uh huh. tecelote Nov 2015 #17
We meet in a smoky room every couple months and conspire to enslave the human race. DanTex Nov 2015 #7
Be careful quoting the dark side. tecelote Nov 2015 #20
i know you know better but i am going to just say this anyway... DianeK Nov 2015 #4
If most Bernie donors are anything like his fans online, the idea that he represents them DanTex Nov 2015 #8
+1000 VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #10
Both Bernie and Hillary fans have extreme supporters. tecelote Nov 2015 #16
Proof please... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #9
Obama not a true Democrat? randys1 Nov 2015 #11
I voted for Obama and am proud of it. tecelote Nov 2015 #12
I wondered when you said this randys1 Nov 2015 #14
You got me there. tecelote Nov 2015 #18
It's cool, i get the emotion over Bernie especially. I have it myself sometimes. randys1 Nov 2015 #19
I agree, but third way is why we keep losing. People are just done voting for that. onecaliberal Nov 2015 #21
Totally agree. tecelote Nov 2015 #22

DanTex

(20,709 posts)
1. Wow, Bernie speaks for the people that paid him?
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:06 PM
Nov 2015

That's unfortunate. I didn't take him to be the corrupt sort, but if you say so...

I'll stick with Hillary, who fights for all of the people, not just the ones who give her money.

tecelote

(5,122 posts)
2. Yup. The "people" that paid her are who?
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:09 PM
Nov 2015

BTW - what percent of Hillary donations are below $100? What's her average donation?

tecelote

(5,122 posts)
5. I already know.
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:14 PM
Nov 2015

Hillary is owned by the Oligarchy. Bernie is owned by the people.

"Owned" is a harsh word but when you take people's contributions...

DanTex

(20,709 posts)
7. We meet in a smoky room every couple months and conspire to enslave the human race.
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:15 PM
Nov 2015

Resistance is futile!

 

DianeK

(975 posts)
4. i know you know better but i am going to just say this anyway...
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:11 PM
Nov 2015

I send Bernie $25.00 a month, others send a little more, still others send a little less...that is hardly the stuff that creates 'corruption'..but like I said...you know that...Hillary has an unbelievable war chest filled with the treasures of Wall Street..so we know who she is in this for

DanTex

(20,709 posts)
8. If most Bernie donors are anything like his fans online, the idea that he represents them
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:17 PM
Nov 2015

is truly frightening. Like I said, I'll stick with Hillary. She isn't owned by anyone, and fights for everyone.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
9. Proof please...
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:17 PM
Nov 2015

And good luck winning an election on the cheap.....until citizens united is overturned....and we get campaign finance reform.....its the way it is...

Do you typically show up at a gunfight with a spork?

onecaliberal

(32,861 posts)
21. I agree, but third way is why we keep losing. People are just done voting for that.
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:45 PM
Nov 2015

They feel as though their opinions and needs are no longer cared for with government, they are likely right. If Bernie isn't elected, we are just done. Period. We might be already.

tecelote

(5,122 posts)
22. Totally agree.
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 07:59 PM
Nov 2015

Drive around if you get depressed.

You'll see Bernie bumper stickers, signs and t-shirts - as many as 5 to 1 to all others.

You're right. this needs to happen.

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