Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: A Sanders Voter, Weary of Debt at 29: 'I Have Nothing to Lose' [View all]Rorey
(8,513 posts)They seem to be ignorant of history.
".....Mr. Sanders has inspired loyalty because he is the rare political leader who has both diagnosed the source of their problems and tried to offer solutions."
Rare political leader? Hardly. Hillary Clinton fought relentlessly in the early '90s to reform our health care system. What she was able to accomplish was to get the Children's Health Insurance Program passed. If Sanders was really serious about health care reform, he wouldn't have waited for FOUR WEEKS to endorse Hillary Clinton in 2016, after she effectively clinched the nomination. If he was serious about moving this country forward, he would have jumped full on board to help get her elected. A "leader" would have strongly encouraged his supporters to put their hurt feelings aside and vote for the good of the country. What did he do to dissuade them to NOT vote for effing Jill Stein, or write in his name, or whoever?
Sadly, I don't think Sanders will act any differently this time. And if he doesn't, he is about as unpatriotic as one could be. He will not get the nomination, but he can still be an influence in which direction this country will head. The coming months will tell his true character with no doubt.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden