Originally posted by blueeyedboy:[..]
Sadly, Bernie Sanders didn't realistically have a chance from day one. The democrats created the "superdelegate" precisely for the reason of keeping candidates the people would choose like Bernie down to insure their establishment candidate gets in so they can keep their power status quo. There is no "for the people, by the people" anymore.
Originally posted by ahn1991:I like the way Bernie talks, but I don't know if he's got the stones to back that up when he's in office. Everyone digs up videos of him saying the same thing for years, but if you really look into Bernie's political career it's all talk no action. He's good ideas but has never been able to bring them to fruit.
I think Clinton is the most solid choice America has. She has a lot of political experience and a history of actually getting things done. She will not crack under pressure, 100%. She went into that Benghazi Witch Hunt and put all those wolves into their place. The way she handled that situation made people realize she could stand up to the likes of Putin and Kim Jong Un. Let's say you don't like Hillary. Even if you hate here with every fiber of your body, you should still vote for her because Hillary in the White House means Bill is in the White House. When everyone talks about "the good old days" in America, they all refer to Bill Clinton's terms as President. Not to mention Bill Clinton has been doing a lot of good work globally since he's left the White House. If you don't want to vote for Hillary, do yourself a favor and vote for Bill.
Originally posted by JuJuman:[..]
I agree. I'd vote for Clinton if I was a US citizen. But she's made several bad calls (e.g. Iraq), she's accepted more money than many people will ever earn in their life just to give a speech or two, she's been very naive (or incompetent) with her emails etc. But yes, I am not sure Sanders would have made a good president, even if I agree with most of what he says. For starters, his own party doesn't really support him. I certainly hope that that, at some point, the democratic party will listen to his own (actual and especially potential) electors. But I am sceptical.
Originally posted by NeonTiger64:[..]
I don't understand this type of thinking. If Bernie's campaign showed me anything, it is that Hillary is a corrupt candidate that should not be president. Even if Bernie could get nothing done, would it not be better to have a good guy that isn't able to move anything forward than a bad guy that does bad stuff/sends us further down the wrong path?
Originally posted by blueeyedboy:[..]
You are correct. As a US citizen, I think we're all screwed because there is no good candidate. But Hillary (and the media) has obviously not only hoodwinked Americans, but hoodwinked the world. The Clintons are a corrupt and evil empire and she is the most arrogant, the most narcissistic and the biggest liar of them all. Her office should be an 8 x 10 cell. If her last name were Bush, she would have already been indicted. And PS... she gets her wardrobe ideas from Kim Jong Un... You think shes gonna stand up to him? My vote is going to keep more criminals out of Washington. At least whoever the other nominee is will be a one term, four year President. If the power hungry Clintons get back in, I wouldnt be surprised if you see an executive order to do away with term limits. And anyone who believes her bullshit about being for the people... try to buy a ticket to one of her wall street speaking engagements. Oh, and please dont vote!
Originally posted by ahn1991:While we're on this topic, let's take a moment to really appreciate how amazing President Obama has been. The Obama family has gone through 8 years in the White House without a single scandal. President Obama has proven himself time and time again as not only a strong leader of the free world, but also a devoted family man. It's been a while since the White House has been graced with a family as well put together as the Obamas and no matter who gets voted into office next I'm certain we'll be missing the Obamas.
Originally posted by NeonTiger64:[..]
I don't understand this type of thinking. If Bernie's campaign showed me anything, it is that Hillary is a corrupt candidate that should not be president. Even if Bernie could get nothing done, would it not be better to have a good guy that isn't able to move anything forward than a bad guy that does bad stuff/sends us further down the wrong path?