2016 Postmortem

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15. Bernie Sanders uses the exact opposite philosophy. He strives to inform the voters so they will make

Wed Nov 30, 2016, 10:55 AM

Nov 2016

better decisions.

How many ordinary people knew Carrier was owned by a major defense contractor? How many ordinary Americans knew the former CEO of that company got a golden parachute of over $100 million dollars? How many knew the Americans jobs that are moving to Mexico will pay only $3 per hour?

These are important facts and thankfully Bernie is making sure the American people are aware of them.

Bernie Sanders understands the American people aren't idiots. He also understands that the major news networks aren't informing the American people.

There is a reason Bernie wanted very much the leadership position of outreach chair in the Senate for the Democratic party. He hopes to go out across America , speak to the American people, and help inform them on important issues as he did during his campaign.

Working to help the American people understand complex issues to make better decisions is the kind of spirit I hope the party emulates and chooses to embrace.

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There's a serious case that Dems need to respect voters less, not more. [View all] DanTex Nov 2016 OP

The great H.L. Mencken nailed it almost 100 years ago COLGATE4 Nov 2016 #1

Along those lines, this gem from Mark Twain: DanTex Nov 2016 #2

The more things change... COLGATE4 Nov 2016 #4

It is a absolute fatal flaw for liberals Cosmocat Nov 2016 #3

If getting the shit kicked out of us for three elections running COLGATE4 Nov 2016 #6

Yeah, I suspect we will continue to bring cupcakes Cosmocat Nov 2016 #18

I'm seriously beginning to think we won't make progress. I grew up with democrats that kicked RKP5637 Nov 2016 #27

And there's a valid question of whether we actually want to break that tether to reality el_bryanto Nov 2016 #10

That's the question. DanTex Nov 2016 #14

Bernie Sanders uses the exact opposite philosophy. He strives to inform the voters so they will make think Nov 2016 #15

Bernie's approach is clearly the best, but Cosmocat Nov 2016 #19

Yet most people radical noodle Nov 2016 #28

Yes. Bernie is just one voice in the Democratic party. Other Democrats would need to be as vocal think Nov 2016 #29

The media will largely ignore it radical noodle Nov 2016 #30

If we're so smart pscot Nov 2016 #5

Because we're not so smart. The GOP understands that the electorate is full of DanTex Nov 2016 #8

Aretha explains it pscot Nov 2016 #13

THIS Cosmocat Nov 2016 #20

depressingly true :( JHan Nov 2016 #7

Your last sentence just about wraps up the Democratic Partys message problem. democrank Nov 2016 #9

What was the success to President Obama's campaign? He did pretty good in his elections.../nt think Nov 2016 #11

He was a much more talented and charismatic speaker. DanTex Nov 2016 #12

Two things Cosmocat Nov 2016 #22

And let's not forget that it's rare for the same party to hold the... Garrett78 Nov 2016 #33

Yep Cosmocat Nov 2016 #35

This election was a referendum on the state of the American people. The American people are in Trust Buster Nov 2016 #16

DISTRACTED Cosmocat Nov 2016 #24

That seems a bit simplistic to me radical noodle Nov 2016 #31

Very true treestar Nov 2016 #17

Thanks to President Obama and his admin ucrdem Nov 2016 #21

Maybe when people start dying again because they don't have affordable health care, Historic NY Nov 2016 #23

sadly our last hope BUT Cosmocat Nov 2016 #25

Yep, been saying that for years, Americans are stupid. US United Stupidity! RKP5637 Nov 2016 #26

It goes against our instincts, but you are correct-- we are too honest and wonky Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #32

Ignorance, willful ignorance, bigotry and religion. Garrett78 Nov 2016 #34