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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: WOW!WOW! & WOW! An Atlantic Magazine profile of Bernie from 1985 never published until now [View all]passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)41. Just learned a new word
hust·ings
ˈhəstiNGz/
noun: hustings; plural noun: hustings
a meeting at which candidates in an election address potential voters.
the campaigning associated with an election.
"a formidable political operator at his best on the hustings"
One of the things that struck me about an earlier article posted here of Sanders when he was young, was living in a small apartment that was very austere, but filled with books.
You have to admire a man who dedicates his life to learning and wanting to serve, and fighting for the people.
Thanks for the article. I speaks strongly of this beautiful man. He isn't as easy to get to know as Obama, but he has a beautiful soul when you dig in there.
But his personality brought out a commitment from many who normally regarded a politician as someone with a peculiar and slightly dangerous mental illness.
He does not have the politician vibe at all. Just real...he's so real.
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WOW!WOW! & WOW! An Atlantic Magazine profile of Bernie from 1985 never published until now [View all]
snagglepuss
Mar 2016
OP
"I saw right then and there the difference between real life and the official version of life"
snagglepuss
Mar 2016
#4
In 1987, Bernie was named by USNews&World Report as one of America's 20 Best Mayors.
kath
Mar 2016
#22
Yep, his only motivation is to be fair, do good, and help people. Can you even imagine...
Coincidence
Mar 2016
#38
I was expecting this to be another Bernie smear by a HRC fan, Awesomely surprised instead! [nt]
Coincidence
Mar 2016
#36
Thanks for posting. Great article. I am posting a clip of my favorite part.
BernieforPres2016
Mar 2016
#46
Great find!!! And I just love Bank's book Continental Drift mentioned in the OP, it's a great novel
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#49
The integrity and consistency of a man like Bernie Sanders defies comprehension in our politics.
FighttheFuture
Mar 2016
#73