Robert Reich: Bernie's Policies Are the Answer to the Rise of the Far-Right

[eridani]

http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/37196-focus-bernies-policies-are-the-answer-to-the-rise-of-the-far-right

Look behind the economic stresses and what do you see? Economies that are no longer building strong middle classes, to which the poor and working class can join. Instead, middle classes are collapsing. Jobs are being outsourced abroad while robots and other new technologies displace millions more. And instead of responding to the collapse, governments are adopting austerity economics or trickle-down economics, and cutting public services, while the rich get richer and pay less and less in taxes. It’s a vicious cycle.

To my mind, Bernie’s policies and the “political revolution” necessary to put them in place offer a way of reversing this in America. What do you think?

[davidpdx]

1. An incredible coincidence

I just got Robert Reich's new book in the mail today. I encourage everyone to read it.

[in_cog_ni_to]

2. The problem is -

The "Democratic" party has joined forces with the Far Right. They DO NOT CARE about the middle class - the 99%. This primary has made that crystal clear. The mask has been removed. The curtain has been pulled back and the dog and pony show has been exposed.

TPTB do not care which Oligarch wins...if the queen 👑 isn't indicted before July and successfully steals the election. Trump/Clinton, eh, just two players in their dog and pony show. Either one will do. Either will further the Oligarchy takeover. This election was their final touch. That's why they so blatantly exposed themselves - SHOW IS OVER. The "Democracy" SHAM will be over and the planet will be in red alert in 10 years. Their continued pillaging of resources and non-stop polluting will be the final nail in Earth.

Bernie is our only hope to save the planet...and if you have children and grandchildren and are voting for Clinton, SHAME-ON-YOU. You are giving your kids/grandkids a death sentence..their death will be YOUR fault. NOAA just warned us, so you have no excuse for voting for Clinton. All your money means NOTHING when you're dead. How long can you survive in 130° heat? Do you think our antiquated power grid can handle that? Just think about what you're doing when you vote for her. Look at the big picture...10 years down the road. We are SCREWED without Bernie leading the way on Climate Change.

Is there a Planet B for the Oligarchs that the 99% doesn't know about?

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

[MisterP]

4. what we're facing is the rise of the "alt-right"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alt-right
Clintonistas are okay with job losses and increased oxycontin and suicide rates--as long as it's among those nasty blue-collar white roughnecks
and then they're completely floored by Trump's rise

[djean111]

3. The current Third Way Democratic Party longs to BE the far right.

I cannot be a part of that, not any more. Not if Hillary is the nominee. Maybe it is more clear here in Florida how Debbie DINO has the power to influence ALL down-ticket races. She, and people like her (and who answer to her), determine who gets money and support from the DNC. All over the United States.

So wherever the “political revolution” goes, I will go with it.