11 ms·
I am more optimistic - the various revolts and revolutions, numerous events in the past of destruction of the aristocratic classes, the modern phenomenon of ele
by meric 11y ago
I am more optimistic - the various revolts and revolutions, numerous events in the past of destruction of the aristocratic classes, the modern phenomenon of electing party insurgents (Trump, Sanders) shows people giving up power is, in the long run, a free choice. Authority must be at least somewhat benevolent to continue to be.
- Aeolos 11y agoIn what universe is electing Trump or Sanders a way to reclaim power?
- oldmanjay 11y agoI can't defend Sanders as a choice here, but Trump has gathered a group of supporters who believe he represents a well-placed high explosive that will detonate the current political system, whether deliberately or through his utter unsuitability for the Presidency.
- wfo 11y agoSanders describes campaign finance reform as a return to democracy as opposed to the oligarchy we currently live in; I'd suspect this is what he's referring to. "reclaiming power" is essentially a paraphrase of his entire campaign if you take his "millionaires and billionaires" analysis to be accurate.
- jsutton 11y agoSanders is literally running on a campaign to reclaim power from the wealthiest to everyone else.
- Aeolos 11y agoWe heard the same things about Obama 7 years ago. Sanders is still part of the Democratic party and, like Obama, there's only so much he can stray from general party policies. Remember, this is the party that favors Hillary as a presidential candidate, a known liar, anti-encryption, for-surveillance hypocrite.
- meric 11y ago"Anything but the status quo".
- deleted 11y ago[deleted]