2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumElizabeth, 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.
DanTex
(20,709 posts)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)BTW - what percent of Hillary donations are below $100? What's her average donation?
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)tecelote
(5,122 posts)Hillary is owned by the Oligarchy. Bernie is owned by the people.
"Owned" is a harsh word but when you take people's contributions...
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Since you mentioned it....
tecelote
(5,122 posts)Prove me wrong if it's that important to you.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)The onus is on you not me...
tecelote
(5,122 posts)I'm fine with my statement.
DanTex
(20,709 posts)Resistance is futile!
tecelote
(5,122 posts)DianeK
(975 posts)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)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)tecelote
(5,122 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)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?
randys1
(16,286 posts)sigh
tecelote
(5,122 posts)randys1
(16,286 posts)tecelote
(5,122 posts)randys1
(16,286 posts)onecaliberal
(32,861 posts)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)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.