Democrats are upset with Bernie. Maybe they aren't used to a person standing up for their convictions, in the face of party criticism. He's an FDR democratic socialist, with the passion and energy of a young political activist. He grew up knowing that communal taxation was the way to build public services; and for his ideology, the public should be paying for more services.
Bernie knew the only way he could beat Clinton was to build a revolution, a movement. He understands that whether he is president, or not, the country would have to take a sharp turn to the left. Something that hasn't happened for over 50 years. He had to change the thinking of Americans about what their government should be doing. He has succeeded, but not won.
But a seed planted well, grows.
For many different economic reasons it seems people are looking to government for help. Since capitalism isn't meeting the needs of the people, the people ask government to help make up the difference. The American people supported the ACA, but I'm not sure they knew what they were getting. That means higher taxes; which few want to pay and fear it could cause employment and financial recessions. Although, history shows us that's simply not true. Taxes (up to an 80% rate) were highest during the greatest growth in American/human history.
Like all politicians, Bernie made a lot of promises. One of those promises was every vote would count and he would fight on to the convention no matter what. Which is exactly what a person in his position and with his convictions should do, even in the face of having lost. Bernie is not hurting Hillary against Trump by staying until the convention. Hillary is hurting Hillary against Trump. And Berni still has work to do to push the Democratic party to the left. Platform changes, rules changes, party position on issues, primary procedure changes and a possible debate on super delegates. Winning isn't the only thing to Bernie.
I think Bernie has handled himself very well during this whole process. From "I'm tired of hearing about your dam emails" to standing tough on his issues. Certainly a gentleman in the midst of Republican schoolyard bullies. Yes, I heard the Democrats booed him the other day, Like it's his fault Hillary is only 3 points ahead of Trump nationally? And he's holding tough on making sure his supporters views are heard (as promised) even if he doesn't win. Did you feel the BERN?
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