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PyaarRevolution

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20. Certain pieces of the framework that need to be talked about.
Thu Dec 31, 2015, 10:43 PM
Dec 2015

Some of what I'm about to say isn't sexy. Bernie has already mentioned infrastructure so I'll leave that at the door; however, we need to talk about two things with a Bernie presidency past the obvious.
First let's talk about hardening the electrical grid against an EMP. I am NOT referring to an EMP from the idea of a terrorist detonating a nuke in the atmosphere but a solar flare. We know it will happen, it's just a matter of time and if we don't set up this up our electronic infrastructure will be fragged. Democrats and Republicans should be in absolute consensus on this but everyone is ignoring it since our Congress only cares about short term gains. Bernie and all of us need to carry the water on this and force a straight vote, Dems/Republicans should have a unanimous vote on in both Houses of Congress. After all, if the electronic infrastructure is fragged it will be a pain to equitably and most efficiently administrate many government programs and those are the least of our worries.
Secondly, Net Neutrality needs to be implemented in cell phone wireless carriers. Wireless cellular internet like 3G and 4G gets a pass on Net Neutrality right now as far as I know. As part of this, in defense if Net Neutrality is ever revoked and they try to implement Gatekeeper status, everyone here should set up or KNOW how to set up Meshnet.

I'd be content just knowing he would make the effort. Scootaloo Dec 2015 #1
if only the poor and the less fortunate could know for certain that the President of Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #14
+1 Zorra Jan 2016 #23
Good points to remember Armstead Dec 2015 #2
I absolutely agree Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #4
True Bjornsdotter Dec 2015 #3
that very much sums up my impression as well Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #6
I support Bernie mainly because I don't think mmonk Dec 2015 #5
Any candidate is not a miracle worker. Vinca Dec 2015 #7
I suppose that sums up what I'm trying to say - quite well Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #11
Bernie is not Jesus coming to fix the country Rebkeh Dec 2015 #8
One thing Bernie definately won't do is ... Scuba Dec 2015 #9
that is where I expect him to really act - the use of the bully pulpit Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #17
I'll be happy if he tries to make a difference, but sadoldgirl Dec 2015 #10
The Executive Office does have some power behind it. stillwaiting Dec 2015 #12
It's a new course. Not a new coarse. LWolf Dec 2015 #13
that is why I used the phrase "a few" -- and thanks for the spell check Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #15
You're welcome. LWolf Dec 2015 #16
I'm fairly thrilled with the issues and ideas being discussed at all and see this as a Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #18
I could not agree more. I've wanted for so long to see a candidate revive Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #19
Certain pieces of the framework that need to be talked about. PyaarRevolution Dec 2015 #20
Most of us know that Bernie is not a savior. He cannot wave a magic wand and fix liberal_at_heart Dec 2015 #21
I agree completely Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #22
He'd make a loud noise about stuff he can't change...instead of meekly complying. madfloridian Jan 2016 #24
exactly, and that is very important Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #25
The thing is, none of what you say is any reason at all to support Hillary. djean111 Jan 2016 #26
It will be like a house of cards MuseRider Jan 2016 #27
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