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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Robert Reich: 4 Recurring Criticisms of Bernie Sanders and Why They're Wrong [View all]HFRN
(1,469 posts)53. it's absurd to say that mitigating economic inequality does not mitigate racism
given that the number one goal of people seeking economic independence is so that they don't have to give a damn about what anyone else thinks, (assuming that they respect and do not harm others) and can live their life in peace
that's true, no matter what color you are
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Robert Reich: 4 Recurring Criticisms of Bernie Sanders and Why They're Wrong [View all]
kenn3d
Aug 2015
OP
Barely elected AKA actually elected, AKA elected a historically awesome POTUS at that
99th_Monkey
Aug 2015
#3
My point is that many (if not most) winners of elections, win closely --or 'barely' if you must.
99th_Monkey
Aug 2015
#20
I will accept Sen Sanders "close" victory. We can't afford another 8 Fracking years of
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#55
He got elected, despite the claims of 'not electable'. Bernie has been elected numerous times
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#64
Your side is ok with a growing poverty rate and infant mortality rate. There
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#56
Robert Reich, always on target. He needs a cabinet position in the Sanders WH!
Dont call me Shirley
Aug 2015
#21
Where did you get that bullcrap? Ayn Rand? You are on the wrong side of this class war.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#59
Agree with 2, 3, 4... disagree with number one. I'm watching Kerry now and unlike Kerry Sanders
uponit7771
Aug 2015
#62
If the Republicans would nominate someone like Eisenhower, I think all Democrats should be worried..
cascadiance
Aug 2015
#70