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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie has already Won [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)57. Probably Closer to the Truth
I predict that in 20-30 years from now, we're going to look back and see a bigger picture of the country moving left since 2000: The brief success of Howard Dean and the viability of the 50 State Strategy, leading Obama catching hell for pushing the country as left as he could, a self-described Democratic Socialist in Sanders mounting a credible campaign, which which I think will ultimately culminate in a President with Sanders-like views.
I don't exactly agree with this, but I do think that there are "under currents" that proceed major changes and as you suggest we may have seen some of this already. The GOP has wandered into insanity land and the system is awaiting a major shift. I'm not saying it couldn't be a Trump like shift, but it equally could be a shift towards a more progressive system. The millennials are getting screwed six ways from Sunday and are going to be responsive to discussions about college costs, and pensions, and professional work opportunities, not just "jobs". We've had an AA president and are headed towards a female candidate with a serious shot at becoming president. One of the most popular senators is a progressive woman. We have watched LGBT rights on the move, and we have a resurgent civil rights movement in the BLM population. The OWS did put the concept of the 1% into the national discourse.
Basically, we've got a lot of pieces available and are awaiting them being assembled into a major shift.
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I may not be a woman but as a parent and grandparent I will not vote for someone that
A Simple Game
Oct 2015
#14
Not sure why you are pointing out that it wasn't his bill. What are you trying to imply.
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#62
I see her post as classic projection. I directly responded to her insinuation. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2015
#95
Then those of us who want to prevent dead Women in back alley abortions will work that
randys1
Oct 2015
#76
But the Bernie folks say this crap with such confidence in their assertions!
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#68
I agree. Now we just need to consolidate that victory by putting Hillary in the White House.
DanTex
Oct 2015
#26
The Federal governments' TRADE TAX and (lack of) ENERGY policies create inequality.
Vincardog
Oct 2015
#73
The more Republicans we get, the more women will be forced to endure vaginal probes
emulatorloo
Oct 2015
#109
Yes, he has! Go Bernie! He ignores all the noise, and just keeps going! Gathering more and more
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#77
We can also thank Occupy Wall Street for massive public awareness of income inequality. nt
valerief
Oct 2015
#82
If Bernie isn't the nominee, all the happy talk will go up in smoke after the primary.
Jester Messiah
Oct 2015
#89
except that Mrs Clinton has no intention of actually following through on her newfound
Doctor_J
Oct 2015
#100