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Democrats Appear Paralyzed. Bernie Sanders Is Not. (jacobin.com)

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“Trumpism is not going to be defeated by inside-the-Beltway politicians,” he said.

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[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

There’s video of him accusing progressive activists calling him out as being paid protestors, but I’m having trouble finding it again. But he’s long been aggressive at dismissing anyone to his left, while defending Democrats to his right. Maybe he held the torch for progressives post-Reagan, but his time and his usefulness have long passed. He does more harm than good now.

https://www.codepink.org/arrested_11_activists_arrested_at_bernie_sanders_sit_in_for_peace

https://www.palestinechronicle.com/word-genocide-makes-me-queasy-sanders-slammed-in-ireland-for-gaza-stance-video/