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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., told a crowd of thousands at a rally in Los Angeles on Saturday that the U.S. was facing a moment of "extraordinary danger" as he criticized the political, economic and social policies of Donald Trump.

Sanders, who also dropped by the music festival Coachella over the weekend, has been criss-crossing the U.S. to speak out against the new Republican administration.

"We are living in a moment of extraordinary danger," he said, "and how we respond to this moment will not only impact our lives but will impact the lives of our kids and future generations."

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[–] lemmingthelemmers@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago (8 children)

This isn't virtue signaling or moral high grounding.

It's pointing out facts. The fact is the leaders of the democratic party are the most divisive of all, claiming to espouse progressive policies yet always blaming the most ardent supporters of those policies when they lose elections.

Why are people seeking refuge in a party that silences the voices of the people most in need. This is the whole point. There will be no appeal to their power. They enjoy the divide because it keeps them in power.

Bernie Sanders just had someone thrown out and arrested for raising a "Free Palestine" flag at his latest rally while the whole auditorium was chanting "Free Palestine."

The false claims of anti-semitism/national security that Trump is using to deport people started underneath the democrats with their support.

[–] BeNotAfraid@lemmy.world 0 points 6 days ago (7 children)

Why are people seeking refuge in a party that silences the voices of the people most in need.

Because the other option is the destruction of Western intellectualism, death camps, the genocide of the working class and White Supremacy. It's quite simple really.

[–] lemmingthelemmers@lemmy.world -1 points 5 days ago (6 children)

This is an example of being obtuse.

One party wants you to shut up so the other can run wild over you.

The duopoly ladies and gentlemen.

[–] BeNotAfraid@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Take note, this is why America need massive education reform and funding for a comprehensive federal department of education. Reading comprehension is suffering.

[–] lemmingthelemmers@lemmy.world -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yes, and you have been the shining example. Thank you for your cooperation.

[–] BeNotAfraid@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

As a European, thank you. Remember to sound the words out one syllable at a time when you get stuck. <3

[–] lemmingthelemmers@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I was wondering why you had no clue what you were talking about. You're experience of America is totally online and not working with the public and citizens everyday as I do.

How much time and money and energy did you donate to Bernie? Because I did a considerable amount of each and many people who did with me share the same insights.

So thanks for the great story.

[–] BeNotAfraid@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

No, it isn't actually but when you've never lived outside your state, I guess it's hard to imagine someone who's lived on multiple continents.

[–] lemmingthelemmers@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Wrong again buddy. Keep trying for the internet points.

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