Posted on 02/28/2016 7:55:12 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
The tumultuous early months of the US presidential primaries reflect a populist moment in American politics. Among Democrats, Bernie Sanders, the only self-proclaimed socialist in the Senate, has shown surprising strength against former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who was expected to win the Democratic nomination virtually unopposed. Among Republicans, Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman and television personality, has vaulted to front-runner status over a crowded field of politicians, including former Florida governor Jeb Bush, the brother of former President George W Bush. Despite having raised more than $100m in campaign contributions, Jeb Bush failed to connect with voters and ended his candidacy.
In different ways, both Sanders and Trump have defied conventional wisdom by challenging the complacencies of the political establishment. Although Clinton remains the front runner for the Democratic nomination, polls show her lead over Sanders among Democratic voters has shrunk from 25 percentage points two months ago to only six percentage points today. Clinton's shrinking lead has partly to do with voters' doubts about her honesty and trustworthiness. Many voters find Bernie's gruff, plain-spoken manner refreshingly authentic, in contrast to Hillary's cautious, calculating style.
Young people are especially attracted to the 74-year-old Sanders, who draws large, enthusiastic crowds....
(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...
Thakn ypou. The link is a good one to hold onto.
Constitution Society: John Locke CHAP. V Of Property.
http://www.constitution.org/jl/2ndtr05.htm
Property by James Madison
http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/property-by-james-madison-march-29-1792.html
Constitution Society: John Locke CHAP. V Of Property.
http://www.constitution.org/jl/2ndtr05.htm
Property by James Madison
http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/property-by-james-madison-march-29-1792.html
Not to worry, Grandma Clinton will make it all better.
She has the Black Plantation DemoncRats in her corner just as Lord Obama did. They never learn.
Bravo on the letter.
For a Guardian article, this writer managed to squarely hit some nails on the head. I wish certain politicians were as eloquent and articulate ...
Thank you.
Here are two links I have for discussions of intangible property rights by John Locke and James Madison.
Constitution Society: John Locke CHAP. V Of Property.
http://www.constitution.org/jl/2ndtr05.htm
Property by James Madison
http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/property-by-james-madison-march-29-1792.html
IMHO Bernie is only a savior when compared to the criminal Clinton’s. Any politician who wants to steal 95% of someone’s income is no savior.
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