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Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
1. Ron Reagan on Bernie
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 08:25 PM
Sep 2015


I like Bernie. I used to do a radio show for Air America and I would have Bernie on every week. This was before we were all ‘feeling the Bern.’ He’s always impressed me as an unusual politician, in that he just pretty much told you what he thought about something. There was no B.S. There’s a real authenticity there to him, which I think is pretty much lacking in everybody else I see on either side at this point.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/09/reagan-sons-interview-donald-trump-213149#ixzz3mEYurSRd

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
2. That was a historical speech which will be remembered long after this
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 08:46 PM
Sep 2015

campaign is over. If you haven't seen it yet, the reaction by a LU alumni, now a pastoral adviser, was also memorable and well worth listening to.

This too is an incredible sermon which has blown away most of those who listened to it or read the transcript. This thread at Reddit has provided the transcript and the comment section is well worth reading also:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/3l4khz/transcript_of_biblical_argument_for_bernie_by_jim/

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
5. Bernie embodies the American concept. That it seems unique, should be very alarming.
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 09:25 PM
Sep 2015

He's embracing the whole country, not just rich donors, or white folks. This is at least nominally what this country stands for.

What I'm hoping from this election, regardless of the results, is that it shines a light on just how lopsided our political arena has become.

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
6. I think the reason Clinton wants limited debates
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 09:51 PM
Sep 2015

is not that she can't argue effectively about policy. It is that Sanders is so authentic and Clinton comes across as anything but authentic. Side by side, it could be quite striking.

TheFarS1de

(1,017 posts)
8. Exactly.
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:10 PM
Sep 2015

The contrast would make people realise how far to the right the party has moved . That is why they do not want debates .

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
11. It would be so striking that it would essentially end her candidacy.
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:29 PM
Sep 2015

I think she would be wise to campaign for the runner up spot, if you get my meaning.

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
9. they invite people to speak for 20 minutes. That's the usual length that they seek to have speakers
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:11 PM
Sep 2015

take.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
10. The guy is actually real. We better band together and get him elected president.
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:25 PM
Sep 2015

Just a real and honest guy. That would be a huge start on reclaiming the nation. Bernie's proposals actually would make the country Great Again. We must get this done.

marlakay

(11,451 posts)
12. I kinda hope Trump wins their side
Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:40 PM
Sep 2015

I know a few republicans that say they will cross to vote for anyone but him!

I just moved to a very liberal part of Cali, Humbolt county after 10 years in a conservative town, feel like I am in heaven! At local fair in plaza today Bernie booth...

KelleyKramer

(8,958 posts)
13. Yes, impressive..
Sun Sep 20, 2015, 12:30 AM
Sep 2015

Hey Trof, long time no speak!

I watched about 15 minutes of it and was very impressed, this guy seems like the real deal.

He shamed them, but did it in a way.. well, you just have to watch it.

After seeing it I now have a strong theory on why the DNC does not want any debates
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