2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Has Sanders really always supported marriage equality [View all]LWolf
(46,179 posts)something to go after Sanders supporters with, it's true.
Sanders is, to the surprise of many who take the "socialist" label and assign their own assumptions, not really radical at all. He HAS been an advocate for social justice his entire life. It's really hard to refute that.
While HRC has some hiccups when it comes to social justice, that's not why she doesn't get my support. She doesn't get my support because she is a neo-liberal. That's an issue of economic justice.
I've certainly never categorized HRC as "Oh so horrible." That's a bit of hyperbole on your part. And Bernie? No politician is perfect, including Sanders. He's just the best on the plate right now. In my view, which is what counts when it comes to my vote.
Sanders nails both social AND economic justice, and gives the nation a chance to change direction away from neo-liberal policies that feed the oligarchy. That's why OWS backs Sanders. That's why I back Sanders.
I'm thrilled that the nation is moving forward on marriage equality, and I know that Sanders backs that movement. It's an important part of social justice, and I'm glad he gets it.