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IkeRepublican

(406 posts)
Sat Feb 13, 2016, 05:24 PM Feb 2016

The concern I have about a Bernie presidency - FDR, Jimmy Carter

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by smokey nj (a host of the Bernie Sanders group).

Most of us know about the RW attempts on FDR that came in many different forms to stop, divert and castrate his policies.

Fast forward to Carter due to his removing the cowboy element, bringing actual conservatism to the populace and economics. As soon as the fever came on to correct some courses to economic stability, here comes trouble from fifty different directions...establishment Democrats sticking it to him, the Republicans having a field day with it, the "hostage crisis", the attacking rabbit and all kinds of miscellaneous things to severely diminish his capability to govern.

It was almost as if Ford threw the 1976 election because the Republicans knew there was trouble on the horizon, then push "a kinder slicker Nixon" in the form of Saint Ronald. Here, today, we have a batch of un-electable Republicans without a leader ala Ford.

Something on my mind. I hope Bernie wins, he will certainly get my vote if he gets the nomination, but I really worry about what will happen if he does win. Call me pessimistic, negative all you wish. We've seen the Republicans in action before and how low they'll sink to push their destructive bullshit at the expense of American blood, treasure and taxpayers.

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The concern I have about a Bernie presidency - FDR, Jimmy Carter (Original Post) IkeRepublican Feb 2016 OP
What will happen if Hillary wins? TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #1
I have no concerns... SoapBox Feb 2016 #2
Bernie is a tough old bird. He can handle it sarge43 Feb 2016 #3

TIME TO PANIC

(1,894 posts)
1. What will happen if Hillary wins?
Sat Feb 13, 2016, 05:30 PM
Feb 2016

Gridlock and scandals, that's assuming she can win the GE.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
2. I have no concerns...
Sat Feb 13, 2016, 05:34 PM
Feb 2016

Because all the other options are totally unacceptable.

We elect Bernie...and then we need a top to bottom housecleaning of Pukes and DINO's...from Congress down to the local dog catcher. They all need to go. Period.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
3. Bernie is a tough old bird. He can handle it
Sat Feb 13, 2016, 05:35 PM
Feb 2016

As pointed out, what's the alternative? Unless Clinton rolls like rug to them, the Repugs will savage her even more.

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