Jacksonville for Bernie Sanders

[ben america]

211 people in Jacksonville tonight at Jax for Bernie Sanders event.

[The_Choose_1]

211 people in Jacksonville tonight at Jax for Bernie Sanders event.

"And is it selfish of me to crave victory, or is it brave?"
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

[finehoe]

Sen. Bernie Sanders runs far behind Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nomination fight, but the socialist from Vermont would defeat New York real estate mogul and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in a presidential general election, a new poll suggests.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/30/politics/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-poll/index.html

[fsquid]

Sen. Bernie Sanders runs far behind Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nomination fight, but the socialist from Vermont would defeat New York real estate mogul and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in a presidential general election, a new poll suggests.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/30/politics/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-poll/index.html

congrats to him

[ben america]

Were there any other volunteers canvassing for presidential candidates at Art Walk?

[Bridges]

Were there any other volunteers canvassing for presidential candidates at Art Walk?

Yes, there was a couple for Bernie Sanders handing out fliers. 

[fsquid]

Like the man or not, he's taking it to Clinton right now. He's putting on a campaign clinic. Not sure who his campaign manager is, but that guy is killing it.

[Adam White]

Having strong memories of the "Dean Scream," I try not to attempt to predict the future too much - you never really can tell where we'll be next November. The primaries can ruin candidates.

That said - it would be amazing if, come November, voters had to choose between two rank outsiders (Sanders and Trump - or maybe Carson) for President.

[Tacachale]

Yeah, he's hammering Clinton right now. Although that's almost as much on her as it is on Sanders, that email scandal isn't going away. Of course, if she doesn't make a comeback, we can probably expect Uncle Joe to jump in the race.

[brainstormer]

What Bernie did and said at Liberty University today showed a lot of integrity. I am becoming a fan!

[ronchamblin]

This fellow Sanders, unless he is assassinated, will probably be the next president.  Of course, he could be assassinated after being elected.  Most remember how former threats to established power structures from those speaking truth about fundamental issues affecting the majority of the citizens were struck down by lead projectiles originating from ... well, I wonder who?  I suspect that since the two Kennedys, King, and MX all boldly spoke truth against the established power structure, most reasonable observers might be encouraged to suspect that the order to assassinate these individuals originated somewhere from within that threatened structure ... so desperately these intrenched beasts act to retain power and riches.

In any case, this fellow speaks to the fundamentals of what is going on in this country.  His bold attempt to consistently address the needs of the majority, the downtrodden, and the average worker, those suffering as a consequence of the rape of this country by the thieving parasites who demand obscene riches at the expense of the economy, the environment, and the survival of the working class; his bold attempt to expose the bloodsuckers who are obsessed with accumulating everything possible so as to satisfy their obsession with wealth and power -- yes by god, this fellow says it like it is. 

He's been my man for months, as I recognized his qualities early on, not only his genuine concern for the average worker, but also his efforts to confront reality, and his avoidance of the usual political bullshit.  Sanders is the only presidential candidate to which I've ever contributed any substantial sum.  The Sanders stickers on the windows of my old Ford have drawn some interesting comments. 

This fellow has some fucking sense (expletive for impact only).  He is not a common politician, as is Ms. Clinton and all the other fuckers on the goddamn stage (two expletives for greater impact).

[ronchamblin]

Sanders, because he is inclined -- as opposed to most other candidates, including Clinton -- to debate without the usual political gaming and rehearsed rhetoric, appears non-aggressive toward other candidates, and therefore offers some the impression that he doesn't want to be president.  Surely, to some unknown degree he wants to be president, but I suspect that he wants even more to convey his perception of, and concern about, the critical social and economic realities in America ... including the wrongs being perpetrated by the ensconced and mostly purchased political mediocrities elected by an electorate duped for the most part by absurd and self serving rhetoric made believable only by its repetitive nature ... made credible because it is spewed by a purchased and therefore clueless and insensitive media.

Sander's genuine focus on the significant issues ... his integrity and moral consistency ... is a refreshing contrast to Ms. Clinton's lip service to issues.  Well advised by the team handsomely paid to shape the image of this establishment candidate, so as to at least give temporary appearance of concern and focused attention to the resolution of the serious socio/economic problems evolved over recent decades, Ms. Clinton has shown gains in the polls ... evidence that once again that shallow rhetoric can persuade most of our unthinking, media trained electorate.       

The degree to which Ms. Clinton has been associated with Wall Street and established wealth in general, along with funding from same, should be an indication of what's on the horizon.  Sanders gives attention to, and is funded mostly by, the average citizen .... funded moderately by individual donations and perhaps labor unions.  Who can be trusted to genuinely address much needed issues affecting the majority of citizens?   Which candidate will most likely settle into the whitehouse and massage old relationships, thus perpetuating the status quo?

Perhaps many are somewhat satisfied that Bernie's ideas have moved all candidates, especially the classic politician Ms. Clinton, to at least give the appearance of concern for the most critical issues affecting the average citizen.  Will the concern become real, and lasting? 

Whereas Sanders could conceivably exert such profound pressure against the established power structure -- a certain kind of fear -- to the degree that he could be targeted for assassination by individuals within that structure, Hillary is safe simply because she is of the establishment ... the skilfull politician with years of experience, quite capable of fooling most of the people most of the time -- and unfortunately, perhaps capable of fooling enough of our unthinking electorate to become the first female president ... an idea perhaps more important to many, than having a president who will act to confront the very important issues affecting our majority.

[ronchamblin]

I find myself being too often amazed at the ignorance of so many citizens as regards history.  Whereas a select few .... and thank goodness for them... as exhibited on this forum .... do understand the major and minor flows in the history of mankind, too many citizens can only recite the current shallow entertainment and fantasies offered by the for-profit media.

I am concerned about the consequences of this ignorance, as it deprives the citizen of the good sense necessary for choosing the best leadership for our country.  A reasonably accurate perspective about the human journey through ancient and modern times is gained by study, especially by reading books purchased from Chamblin Bookmine or Chamblin's Uptown. 

[coredumped]

Looks like Bernie sold out, but I think everyone knew he would. The Democrats are as screwed as the Republicans.
https://mobile.twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/743604646057500673

[tufsu1]

^ sorry, but I don't consider compromise and collaboration as "selling out"