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Offline CC27

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From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers
« on: September 01, 2015, 01:30:51 PM »
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From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers


I was told I should make this an OP, so here goes:

Yes, there are some who hear free college and jump on his bandwagon. But from so many I've talked to amongst my age group? We understand it takes more than a Presidential election to change this country. We're already talking about who to support locally and how to keep the enthusiasm up past the general election.

I don't support Bernie because I want something for free. I know he can't do everything he says he wants to by himself, and he will tell you that, too. Free shit isn't on my damn agenda. Taking my government back from the influence of corporate interests and the insanely weathly is my number one goal. **** free college. **** a $15 wage. **** single payer. None of it will ever happen and be allowed to work in the long run if we keep letting the corporations run our government. We must take our government back and make it work for the people before we even think of making good change.

I'm self employed. I pay my taxes quarterly like a good little American, so I am highly aware of my tax situation. My effective tax rate last year was 10% (with a tuition tax break) yet these corporations pay an effective rate of nothing? **** them. I'm tired of corporate welfare. I will not vote for someone who is in their pocket.

I don't give a damn how lofty Bernie's proposals are. I don't give a damn if he doesn't get free college or free anything passed. Every naysayer is throwing out the free shit line. I'm not supporting him for that. I am supporting Bernie Sanders because he has supported the average American his entire career and been consistent. I am supporting Bernie Sanders because he isn't paid for by the wealthy and influential. I am voting Bernie Sanders because he is our only chance to take this country back from the wealthy. Because he cares. Because I know what he believes and he isn't afraid to stand against the status quo. Because he supports our veterans. Because he fights for the common good. Because I agree with most, though not all, of his stances.

**** your free shit and don't think you speak for me. I'm informed and I'm feeling the BERN because I'm ****ing angry. I want a future for my kids, and this clown car we have now isn't going to ensure that. They only care about themselves just like too many people in this country. No, I want a better future for my family and yours, whether you're a racist, gun-stroking red neck here in my neck of the woods or a deep blue lefty blinded by establishment politics. I want to believe in America again. Right now all I see is the United States of I-Bought-You.

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Re: From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2015, 01:34:41 PM »
Sometimes I can't tell the moles and the true believers apart.
I'm just glad they aren't BelieBers.
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Re: From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2015, 01:38:59 PM »
They should be more concerned with who Bernie is running with as it is more likely than not that will be the person finishing his first term.  Bernie is too old.

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Re: From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2015, 01:39:19 PM »
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I'm self employed. I pay my taxes quarterly like a good little American, so I am highly aware of my tax situation. My effective tax rate last year was 10% (with a tuition tax break) yet these corporations pay an effective rate of nothing? **** them. I'm tired of corporate welfare. I will not vote for someone who is in their pocket.

Horse @#$%! Corporations ADD taxes to the cost of their products in and pass it on the government.  They don't get 'tax breaks'. Add in them paying payroll taxes as well, and unemployment tax, and corporations  pay more than the ENTIRETY  of DU... But then again, I probably  do as well.
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Re: From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2015, 02:30:33 PM »
All they have to do is BOlieve!

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Re: From a Millennial Sanders supporter, to naysayers
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2015, 03:12:11 PM »
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Quit taking to me about free stuff right now. First we got to get rid of the big corporations and the wealthy.

Then we'll get free stuff!!

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