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pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 02:39 PM Mar 2016

Bernie supporters -- a general observation

There were a few posts showing pictures of Bernie's supporters in Salt Lake City. Those pictures are always an inspiration.
But this time it struck me WHY they are such an inspiration. Look at the look in the peoples' faces. They are full of love, joy and inspiration. That is the effect he is having on people

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Bernie supporters -- a general observation (Original Post) pdsimdars Mar 2016 OP
k & R Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #1
and it's not for him--it's people standing up for themselves by the thousands, no longer content MisterP Mar 2016 #2
Exactly on point. Keep those (IMO) smart posts coming. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #4
Yes, he is our voice . . . our speaking back to power. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #6
There a all kinds of people in America. ladjf Mar 2016 #3
Similar to Obama's supporters. nt morningglory Mar 2016 #5
Yea, Obama had the words, pdsimdars Mar 2016 #7
and his boss isn't Rahm Emanuel! he won't tell people whose fraud ruined millions of Americans MisterP Mar 2016 #8
Peace, Love Faux pas Mar 2016 #9

MisterP

(23,730 posts)
2. and it's not for him--it's people standing up for themselves by the thousands, no longer content
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 02:47 PM
Mar 2016

to let politics be up to the politicians, no longer willing to hold off on holding pols to their promises

ladjf

(17,320 posts)
3. There a all kinds of people in America.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 02:48 PM
Mar 2016

A certain percentage of citizens will perceive the "inspiration" in the same manner as you and I did.
Deriving a genuine sense of enlightenment, which isn't very common in American politics.

To many others, the pictures will just be more pictures but without any personal feelings other than to wonder why so many young people continue to swarm to his speeches and pay rapt attention while he is speaking.

Those who are "inspired" will vote for Sanders otherwise they will either vote for someone else or not at all.

Your post was an outstanding piece of thinking (IMO). Thanks. Post many more times.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
7. Yea, Obama had the words,
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 02:53 PM
Mar 2016

I don't think Bernie will forget all about us when he is elected. Obama didn't have a 40 year record like Bernie's

MisterP

(23,730 posts)
8. and his boss isn't Rahm Emanuel! he won't tell people whose fraud ruined millions of Americans
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 02:56 PM
Mar 2016

that he's the only shield against the pitchforks, he won't dismantle his movement, won't veal-pen it into just a campaign arm for a dwindling party

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