Sanders: Don't let anyone tell you politics is 'bull'

[n2doc]

Bernie Sanders used fiery language at a rally Sunday to fight against the attitude that "politics is bulls---," and urged his supporters to push back against big money in elections.

Slamming the Koch brothers and decrying America's slide into "oligarchy," the Democratic presidential candidate energized an eager crowd in Las Vegas with his colorful language and a trademark salvo against the influence of mega donors.

Sanders challenged the audience, "People are going to say, 'Why did you go to this rally? Some guy no one has ever heard of? Why were you here?' And I want you to tell them, if anyone tells you politics is bulls---, and you shouldn't get involved, ask them why it is that the Koch brothers and other billionaires are spending 900 million bucks on this election?"

He continued, "They think it's pretty important, and if they think it's pretty important, then your friends should think it's pretty important."

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[haikugal]

1. Absolutely! nt

[Gregorian]

2. The only guy who's brave and smart enough to frame liberal arguments.

Whereas, all I've seen is cowering and submission. Oh yes, socialism is bad. Oh yes, save our children from drugs. It all sounds so cozy and safe. The authoritarians have been framing everything. Now there's your bullshit.

I am not voting so we can have another Brady Bunch in the White House.

[bvf]

3. Preach!

I expect to see Sanders quoted as saying, "...politics is bullshit," any time now.

Good post, n2doc, thanks!

[hollysmom]

4. I have a friend that basically agrees wotj democrats

but registering to vote, seems too much of a bother to her

She was unemployed and was very upset that congress voted to not extend unemployment, she would call me every day to ask if they voted on it again - but did not register to vote.
after a while I told her too much time has passed and she would not be getting it even if they vote again. In the last election her congressman changed from democrat to republican.
I tried, really tried, then what was finally what broke it and had me ream her out was when she told me politics was my "hobby", and she had other interests like basketball. My hobby.something that effects your life. My Mom used to take me into the voting booth with her when she voted and I was a child until I was 7. It is a responsibility, not a hobby, unless you are happy being a slave and taking orders from other people.
I told her I was going to get a loud whistle and if she ever complained about anything to me again blow it at her, and that it meant register to vote or shut up.

[MisterP]

5. "... says the only exception"

[Enthusiast]

6. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch!

That's my Bernie!

[appalachiablue]

7. K & R. What's going on with a major sports player or a TV soap opera does not affect your life,

but a political election does, to paraphrase Bernie.