Robert Reich: Bernie Sanders and the free market

[cal04]

Crass distortions of the choices facing the nation sometimes come masked in the media as "political analysis." But whatever they're called, they can't be allowed to stand.

Such was the Washington Post's front-page piece last week, ostensibly an analysis of the policies proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

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Mr. Fahrenthold says a President Sanders couldn't get any of his ideas implemented anyway because Congress would reject them. But if Bernie Sanders is elected president, American politics will have been altered, reducing the moneyed interests' chokehold over the public agenda.

Mr. Fahrenthold may not see the populism that's fueling Bernie Sanders' campaign, but it is gaining strength and conviction. Other politicians, as well as political reporters, ignore this upsurge at their peril.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bal-bernie-sanders-and-the-free-market-20151006-story.html
Robert Reich

[djean111]

1. Yes, I always laugh at the assertion that Only Bernie will not be able to get things done.

IMO the only things that the other candidates will be able to get done - are things that the GOP wants. And I would like to remind everyone here that the GOP hates Hillary. They hate her. They would only work with her on GOP or Third Way stuff. Not what I want, not getting my vote.

[dae]

2. President Sanders may have trouble the first 2 years, if so,

the Repubs will lose rhe House.

[lostnfound]

4. Good point. N/t

[merrily]

3. Fact: Bernie got more done in Congress than did Hillary.