[–] ideasware [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Wow -- I'm really genuinely happy to read about the trip to Liberty University, a non-existent stop on the way to be president. Well done, Bernie Sanders! This is truly important -- to wade on to the other side, the republican side, and see if there can be common agreement on at least some things. This gives me even MORE reason to vote for you for president.
[–] 1612586? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
There are many Republicans for whom Bernie Sander's message resonates. For one thing, he's honest and doesn't just pander with the same old platitudes that most candidates of either party echo, telling people what they want to hear.
Strange analogy, but suppose you're dating someone who calculates what to say based on what he or she thinks you want to hear. Why in the world would you trust someone like that? They're not letting you even know who they are, and all you can judge is how well he or she has researched you and knows what you want to hear. Bernie Sanders appear to speak from the heart, calculations be damned. He's not there to preach to the choir and have a nice video to share on Youtube of cheering fans. He's there to have real communication with citizens that he respects, even if they disagree. This is a man of integrity.
[–] ideasware [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That's put better than I ever could. Well done.