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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: The Biggest reason I just can't #FeelTheBern (The Fetishization of Not Knowing) [View all]BainsBane
(53,066 posts)6. I agree with so much of this
but my conclusion has been that particular details and basic knowledge don't matter to him because he operates on the level of political slogans, with policy low on his list of concerns. My reaction to such inaccuracies is that I find it impossible to believe him.
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The Biggest reason I just can't #FeelTheBern (The Fetishization of Not Knowing) [View all]
lunamagica
Feb 2016
OP
I loved it when one guy from the audience at the town hall told her he watched it all
Lucinda
Feb 2016
#54
His supportera are blinded by his peomises. Free college? $15.00 an hour to start with?
lunamagica
Feb 2016
#20
It's just easier to go with simple platitudes, especially when he is saying what people want to hear
lunamagica
Feb 2016
#22
Yes, they like to see themselves not just so much morally superion than us, but also intelectually
lunamagica
Feb 2016
#24
Cha, this is one of the best analysis ever...it really shows how unprepared Sanders is for
lunamagica
Feb 2016
#26
What an excellent article, and a helluva good read. Thanks for posting it here. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2016
#14
I think a big part of the "attraction" is general revulsion at US foreign policy since WW2
The Green Manalishi
Feb 2016
#23