"In many cases, Bernie Sanders may actually be a rational (progressive voter’s) choice."
The Federalist . . . "From the outside, it may all look radical, or even loony, to conservatives. After all, calling Sanders a socialist isn’t about hurling a twentieth-century epithet. It’s a term Sanders proudly uses to describe himself.
"Bernie is obviously not someone conservatives would ever choose, but it’s always worth trying to understand your political adversaries. As someone who’s always lived amongst people currently debating whether to vote for Bernie or Hillary, I submit that in many cases, Bernie may actually be a rational (progressive voter’s) choice. Here’s a list of 10 reasons why: (Each item listed is discussed in the article linked)
1. Bernie’s the Protest Vote "If you simply don’t like Hillary, because she’s an uninspiring retread, or because you are troubled by her endless scandals, Bernie is Plan B."
2. Voters Should Matter . . .
3. Trust and Authenticity Are Appealing . . .
4. Viva la Revolución . . .
5. The Economy Tanked . . .
6. Socialism Doesn’t Scare You I give you more details on this one: "Younger voters don’t have strong negative associations with socialism. They missed the Cold War. What they know of socialism is likely what they’ve learned from admiring college professors; socialism probably just sounds like one more reasonable choice on the menu of government models."
7. The Church of ‘None’ Suits Millennials . . .
8. Voters Dislike Threats . . . . . .“ 'There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help each other!' ” . . .
9. The Second Wave Has Passed . . .
10. Bernie Embraces Humor . . .
This interview is with a young voter who (whom?) I'd say is one of those discussed above.
Cartoons and video added by the Tunnel Dweller
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