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In reply to the discussion: Embracing 'the Sort of Bold Thinking We Need,' Sanders to Introduce Plan: [View all]InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)73. Bernie's plan is more broad based. But, kudos to Booker and Gillibrand for
adopting Bernie's progressive vision and putting themselves out there on this and other views Bernie has espoused, like rejecting dirty corporate cash. I commend them for taking a principled stand and doing the right thing in the interest of those on Main Street, as opposed to Wall Street.
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Embracing 'the Sort of Bold Thinking We Need,' Sanders to Introduce Plan: [View all]
guillaumeb
Apr 2018
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Mine differs too. The funny thing is, Bernie IS a Democrat for all intents and purposes...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2018
#62
This is of course impossible at this time, minimum 6 years before you could even think
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#54
It won't work because if we tried it and raised taxes enough to pay for it...we would be tossed out
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#16
Any increase in taxes would be more than offset by decreases in insurance premiums.
guillaumeb
Apr 2018
#18
Most Americans still get insurance through work...same thing that derailed Clinton....the
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#32
You have to consider the number of jobs in the insurance companies...and insurance companies are
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#61
We are not close to making that happen...so why not get what we can while talking about what we hope
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#85
PLUS (dont you love how I start in the middle of a sentence) there are up to one million
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
#60
Bernie's plan is more broad based. But, kudos to Booker and Gillibrand for
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2018
#73
Presenting a united front against the GOP fascists would be an accomplishment.
TheSmarterDog
Apr 2018
#17
We can't do that between now and 18...and 20. Realistically, it will take years...in the meantime we
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#36
We have to concentrate on what is achievable. And build a demand for what I call the good stuff...
Demsrule86
Apr 2018
#55
Preemptive 2020 shit stirring using unattainable pipe dreams instead of a spoon.
NightWatcher
Apr 2018
#35