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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders remains one of Americas most popular politicians [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)I explained myself over and over. You can't bear a scintilla of critism towards Sanders but fine with criticism towards the Democratic Party ( for the record this is not a Strawman)
The only way we get rid of corporate influence in politics is to stop what facilitates it - citizens United and fec vs mcclutcheon were pivotal decisions that imperiled our politics - democrats wanted a Supreme Court justice to overturn these decisions - that opportunity is gone. Citizens United changed the landscape completely. This is what needs to be the focus. The second way to stop corporate influence is to balance lobbyists in Washington - as of now, corporate lobbyists are over represented. - (these points are also not Strawmen)
The Democratic Party hasn't been perfect, political institutions are not perfect because politics is difficult, partisan and complicated, but I know that Dems are on the right side of issues. I know full well what the Democratic Party stands for, Bernie's confusion about what the party stands for is his confusion, and not any kind of criticism to be taken seriously. (these points are also not full of straw)