How Bernie Gives Hope For the Future

[Sam1]

A self-identified socialist won 22 states.

He did FAR FAR better than any left-wing candidate has in years. Yes, he lost, but he showed very clearly that the country IS changing.

He won super-majorities of young people.

The model I have been operating under for some time, following Stirling Newberry, is that the US doesn’t have a real chance at change until 20-24, because older cohorts need to die and younger cohorts need to replace them.

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[Ferretherder]

1. I'm 60, now. I have GOT to believe,...

...that, baring some unfortunate mishap or illness, I will live to see Bernie's revolution take hold in this country...and true economic and social justice will hold sway over the land.

What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free...

[McKim]

7. Amen I am 70

Amen. I am 70 and I have waited 50 years for something like this to take root in our country. I have given donations all along and continue to do so. He is the real deal and my best hope for a better America. I feel fortunate to be alive now and able to donate.
I went to Sanders headquarters the night of the victory here in Oregon and I danced with all the young people and brought sparkling wine. It was the best night of my life to see their young faces and know that the future is secure and the light of my ideals will never go out.

[Ferretherder]

9. Amen to YOUR Amen!

I gotta believe we'll get there - 'cause I just can't let myself believe there are THAT many myopic, self-centered people in this country...it's just too depressing.

[GoneFishin]

2. Agree 100%. But you need an asterisk * next to it when you write that he lost.

[Dustlawyer]

3. With Bernie, the White House was just the quickest means to an end.

The revolution will continue to grow, especially with either of the two Presidential candidates in the WH. They will provide more fuel to the political revolution by more favoritism to corporations and the wealthy.

[Sam1]

4. Agreed! He and Warren should keep up the good work even after the election.

especially after the election!

[mountain grammy]

5. I would hope my Democratic party would be encouraged by this primary..

Candidates arguing about which one is more liberal; haven't seen that for a while. Us old liberals are still here and still alive, and a whole new crop of new ones has just emerged. Nothing wrong with this at all as our issues continue to be addressed and not dismissed. No matter what, I'm encouraged by a whole new generation of activists.

[Harriety]

6. It might not be over yet. Anything can happen in this

crazy election season. I cross my fingers and hope it works out for the majority of us.

[kadaholo]

8. He won with far more than just...

...young people! Check this video out about the 2016 Primary Season:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017383287 K&R widely!!!

[yurbud]

10. Michael Moore said the rich white guys are like dinosaurs trapped in a tarpit

they'e going down.

They can't get out and they know it, but they still have enough reach to lash out and take a fair number of us down with them.