5th in a series of biased analysis of announced candidates for the office of President of the US.
From Bernie Sanders Issues website: https://berniesanders.com/issues/
The senator from Vermont, a native of Brooklyn, is a self-proclaimed socialist and independent. Since everyone knows what a socialist is, there is almost no need to go into detail. A socialist is one who hates America, wants to eat babies and tries to destroy all that is good in the world. Someone from, let’s say, Sweden.
That said, Bernie’s website has the usual vague generalities on some topics, specifics on other topics and simply ignores other topics.
For example, he pretty much ignores social issues like gay rights, abortion, etc.
He opposes Wall Street bailouts. He wants to rebuild the crumbling infrastructure. He wants women to have equal pay as men for equal work. He wants tax reform. He thinks the middle class has been screwed. All noble concepts. But the devil is in the details, and he is short on details.
His main area of concern is for working families. He is very specific on raising the minimum wage (to $ 15.00). He wants a one payer health care system. And he wants to make it easier for workers who want unions to unionize. These are areas where he has been consistent throughout his long career.
Most telling, he has opposed all the free trade agreements, going back to NAFTA. That is one area where he differs from most other candidates. He has a record of fighting to keep jobs in the USA. Unique among the candidates. Ever.
He does not seem to have used his political office for personal gain and has no outstanding scandals. But I am sure Fox News is working to create something as we speak.
All in all, a tried and true socialist. Can he win a major election with those credentials? Is it possible ? Does a socialist have a chance of winning the highest office in the land?
About as likely as a socialist being elected to the US Senate. Or a black guy winning the presidency. Twice. We shall see.
The Old Liberal 