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What if Bernie Sanders Wins?

Posted by awebb 9 years, 3 months ago to Politics
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Recent polls have shown that Bernie Sanders is actually leading over Hillary Clinton (source: http://bit.ly/1n5PTtB).

Since a real Galt's Gulch doesn't exist for us to retreat to, I'm curious... if Bernie Sanders wins the White House, what are you going to do?


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  • Posted by dwlievert 9 years, 3 months ago
    It is my opinion that Hillarity is now on political "death watch." The latest article by Judge Napolitano, in which he cites that the FBI apparently has now in excess of 100 agents assigned to investigations surrounding her email, now also includes links to her husband's financial activities. If true, it spells a recommendation for indictment. This potential bombshell will occur whether Loretta Lynch agrees to an indictment or not.

    Either way, it should doom Hilarity's 2nd attempt to become our version of Evita Peron. If, when in response to a recommendation for criminal prosecution by FBI Head, James Comey, Lynch, after "consultation" with B.O. fails to act consistent with Comey's decision, I believe there will be a bloodbath of resignations and "news" emanating from the FBI. She may resist the pressure to end her campaign, but it will become fatally stricken in any event.

    Hopefully, in that event, she will subsequently be prosecuted by "Team Trump." I suspect however, B.O. will give a nod to Lynch, opening the door for the all-but-forgotten "Biden of Beltway." Otherwise, Sanders will lead the Dems to the political version of "McGovern lite," with a likely electoral landslide for Team Trump.

    "Retired," though not on strike,
    Dave
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  • Posted by wiggys 9 years, 3 months ago
    I am not religious in any manner shape or form, actually an atheist, but in this case god forbid. we have had it so bad for at least the last 7 soon to be 8 years and if he were to win things will absolutely get worse. you should bite your tongue for even thinking it is possible.
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  • Posted by gcarl615 9 years, 3 months ago
    I quit 11 years ago. I live a simple life for myself and no one else. However, I still fully support the Constitution. If BS wins then its full bore withdrawal, That's what I am preparing for anyway since the entire system is rotten to the core. I think the Republic is totally lost no matter what happens. I am not happy about that, but it certainly looks that way..
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  • Posted by wmiranda 9 years, 3 months ago
    First and foremost, I don't believe Sanders has a chance at the presidency. He can win the democrat nomination. This is true in light of Hillary's propensity for lying, even under the shadow of an FBI investigation. However, the only thing I can imagine happening during a Sanders presidency is the younger generations waking up to the demise of America under a socialist/communist Sanders. Had the American Communist party not disbanded and join the ranks of the democrats about 50 years ago, Sanders would be a communist carrying card member. Check out his younger days slobbering over communist leaders and countries at the time.
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  • Posted by fivedollargold 9 years, 3 months ago
    Two Bernie supporters just came to Fivedollargold's house. The young fellow said they saw five dollar's solar panels and thought they should stop by. Fivedollargold explained that, as a Whig, he wouldn't be voting in their primary. The older lady handed him a piece of campaign literature, and made eye contact a bit too long. So, Fivedollargold recited a poem and suggested they meet for lunch. Got a phone number!!!!
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  • Posted by RobertFl 9 years, 3 months ago
    What if Bernie wins, and a republican congress gives him everything he wants, and what they don't give him, Bernie writes an unchallenged EO and just does it?
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  • Posted by ChuckyBob 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I would not dismiss his chances. I have had some discussions with some younger adults (chronilogicly, not cognitively adults) and they think Bernie is great. Also, our public ejakashon system does not teach deductive reasoning very well. Those who do not have enough life experience will have trouble thinking a year out to understand that his feel good for today policies will not feel good down the road. If he can get the youth out to vote, he could win.
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  • Posted by $ Suzanne43 9 years, 3 months ago
    I don't think that the Democrats will nominate Bernie Sanders. The Democrats are closet socialists, this we know. Bernie Sanders is a in-your-face avowed socialist. The Democrats know that they can't win with a socialist...at least not in this coming election. Hence, Kerry, Gore, or Biden or another candidate will come to the rescue if Hillary continues to go down in the polls. They won't be any better than Bernie, but they will appear to be.
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  • Posted by ChuckyBob 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Me too for the last five years. I also moved from The Peolpe's Republic of California (PRC) to Utah, where my vote actually counts.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    That would be one place where you couldn't go counter-revolutionary unless the Constituional set asides we have under the dictator are continued. In that case the only legal way is a counter-revolution and only the military has that duty and responsibility and can act in defense of the constitution as I said legally . Will they? 50 50 so far they show few signs but then the people at the top are appointees by the dictator and careerists so I'm sure the oath means crap to them. The rest is 50 50 they will or they won't

    That not working...the USA is over anyway so anything goes....and nothing is legal except by the dictates of a dictator.

    I prefer the legal route .....that's up to the military but if hey don't they too are no longer legal it's just a huge gang of brown shirts, black shirts and whatever color uniform they are wearing these days.

    I'm a cynical realist but I don't see any other big time movement from the couch potato public.
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  • Posted by Butched 9 years, 3 months ago
    I will look for those that support the principal of atlas shrugged. Pool resources to buy an island and start anew. The only way to survive. Just remember, the president is not a king for now and congress will be the place to defeat this jerk.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Every one of those statements drips with the flavor of propagandism and wishful thinking. Plato and Lakoff to the core. The purpose is to divert attention. Who? Who paid for it and who wrote it. it is time for the professional liars and spinners to enter the fray. Lakoff and Mr. Mary Matelin and some idiot nobody ever heard of him before or since Clinton the pseudo economics expert. Ritch Ryches. something like that. Right on time right by the script ....It's street theater and means nothing but nothing. Only for those who willingly eat feces. Let them make noise. Iowa belongs - as theyhave proven - to those who pay the most money - they are not true Americans.
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  • Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    He is making noise in Iowa and New Hampshire but he has a major uphill battle to win. Hillary supporters are bragging they have sewn up enough super delegates to win. If she is indicted rumors are starting now that Jerry Brown could run with Elizabeth Warren as VP. I don't think the Dems want him running any more than the Republicans want Trump. If he heads the Democratic ticket I hate to think it but he does have a chance.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    A lot of mainstream media and conservative outlets are totally dismissing Bernie Sanders. Here's the thing... he really could win.

    His views are completely ridiculous to anyone with common sense but look around you... there's a lot of people with no common sense that are perfectly happy to cast their vote for him.

    I hope it doesn't happen. But it could.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Will you and dbhalling continue to publish books or will you top making them available to the public (ex. Think Richard Halley and his music in Atlas Shrugged?
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  • Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 3 months ago
    Hello awebb,
    It will be the siren call to strike. The day after the election... "Here lies my country. Born: 1776 - Died: yesterday." I just read an article that tabulated the cost of his proposed policies over the next decade... according to the article his increased spending is equivalent to the already massive national debt (18 Trillion!). http://freedomforce.com/8734/total-co...
    You might as well tell your kids and grand-kids to prepare for a life of diminishing opportunities. There will be no recovery.
    Respectfully,
    O.A.
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  • Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 3 months ago
    If Bernie wins the Presidency in Venezuela I won't be surprised. If he wins in the U.S. I may go full throttle revolutionary.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 9 years, 3 months ago
    Obama in white face to use an old minstrel term. more inflation more devaluation of the value of the dollar for retirees despair....
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  • Posted by edweaver 9 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I've been doing this for the last 7 years but I'm fortunate enough to have my business well established, now in my 19th year, so it was easier to go on strike back then. The people who suffered are the employees that I chose not to hire to continue the growth. I have not shuttered my business but if Bernie is elected that may be necessary. Let's hope it doesn't happen.

    I'm also not a doctor, etc so I'll not be missed but I know how to survive on little so I'll be good.
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