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Ron Green

(9,821 posts)
35. Bernie Sanders can't effect a revolution.
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 11:37 AM
Feb 2016

He can only reflect a revolution, and that's exactly what must happen if America and the world are to slip the bonds of the bought system Hillary Clinton represents. Unfortunately lots of voters Bernie will need really do imagine free stuff, and they'll be disappointed if they're unable to take the next step of active democracy and community building.

Those of us who think about these things, but are not bought by the system, invite you to join us. Run for local office, or do some planning and zoning work. It starts with you.

I do not expect any dem to achieve squat as long as the House is in the hands of that other radical nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #1
Yes. LeFleur1 Feb 2016 #8
Things can get started Old Codger Feb 2016 #2
changing the narrative - Bingo SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #3
He can actually do a lot without Congress Hydra Feb 2016 #4
I've donated much more to Bernie's campaign than I "should" have. pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #5
I am more impressed with Sanders every day dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #7
Unrealistic over-promising w/regard to mass incarceration: pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #14
You don't sound like a Bernie supporter to me dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #25
if you want only Bernie supporters, stay in the Bernie group 6chars Feb 2016 #28
He/she claimed to be a Bernie supporter dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #29
I walk lock-step with NOBODY. Get used to it. pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #38
That's fine dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #43
#1 - I really couldn't care less what I sound like to you. Either with us, or agin us?! Seriously?! pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #37
Failure is fatal in American politics Yavin4 Feb 2016 #42
Thank you. pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #55
Have you aso given to the Clinton campaign, or just to Bernie? dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #45
Just to Bernie. pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #53
OK, apologies dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #57
"I disagree with some of the issues you raise........... pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #54
Amending a sentence: pablo_marmol Feb 2016 #56
Let's talk about 'tax and spend' for a minute, shall we? PatrickforO Feb 2016 #52
Clinton's 8 years were awful. 8 years of peace and prosperity redstateblues Feb 2016 #6
If Hillary wins the primary... Fronkonsteen Feb 2016 #9
Yep. Don't want anything like that again. stevenleser Feb 2016 #11
I was waiting for this one. rufus dog Feb 2016 #12
Obama years were abismal too... Out if 10000 good things he did 100 bad things that made everything. uponit7771 Feb 2016 #15
As stated in my OP, I think Obama is a great President rufus dog Feb 2016 #19
We also got mass incarceration, and the most azmom Feb 2016 #44
And there's so much more. azmom Feb 2016 #46
I respect your embrace of reality. That beats the responses of many other Sanders supporters stevenleser Feb 2016 #10
Not going to go down the negative route on Clinton rufus dog Feb 2016 #13
Why would you? This is a discussion about Sanders. nt stevenleser Feb 2016 #18
Why does Rice play Texas? rufus dog Feb 2016 #20
Nope, not rational and I will explain it very simply. stevenleser Feb 2016 #24
Bernie Sanders can't effect a revolution. Ron Green Feb 2016 #35
The repukes are going to stonewall and stymie Hillary TOO. JUST Like they are doing Obama. yodermon Feb 2016 #16
Correct, but Hillary's argument isn't that her election will bring revolution. stevenleser Feb 2016 #17
I am really trying to figure out her argument for being President rufus dog Feb 2016 #22
I think being the best qualified is always a terrific argument for any job. stevenleser Feb 2016 #23
Can I ask a question? rufus dog Feb 2016 #21
I dare you... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #30
They've given the political weasel version of that response several times. stevenleser Feb 2016 #31
I think you're misinterpreting... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #32
Now we're getting somewhere. We can't because of redistricting. The way the districts are drawn stevenleser Feb 2016 #33
For the love of god rufus dog Feb 2016 #48
Well, at least your expectations are right on point. nt fun n serious Feb 2016 #26
Because it is hard. lovemydog Feb 2016 #27
Thank you - everyone should listen to the speech rufus dog Feb 2016 #49
You expect nothing out of a president Bernie? Well at least you wouldn't be disappointed LOL workinclasszero Feb 2016 #34
we don't have the luxury of not getting anything done. geek tragedy Feb 2016 #36
"Why does Rice play Texas?" Yes, this exactly. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2016 #39
I used your " changing the narrative" many thanks - take a look SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #40
Great post rufus dog Feb 2016 #50
I disagree with "Nothing" but i agree with most of what you said Armstead Feb 2016 #41
Just getting someone like Bernie in the azmom Feb 2016 #47
So We can start to heal, now that we know what is wrong with us, A Beginning not a orpupilofnature57 Feb 2016 #51
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