At a CNN town hall moderated by Anderson Cooper, Sen. Bernie Sanders explained why he believes both political parties are influenced by a corrupt campaign finance system.
Comments
Log in with your Bluesky account to leave a comment
Because we are. We have all just accepted a Citizens United world. Instead of pushing for an Amendment to undo that horrible SCOTUS ruling, we have embraced it. Both political parties have done this. https://youtu.be/PW5BGwcse7M
Bernie works my nerves but I agree with him. However, the Trump administration is breaking the system. And yes they are trying to depression voters ahead of very important elections. Vote Glenn Youngkin out in November. That's a start.
Unfortunately, the Supreme Court got us here in many ways, and now we need to fight our back out. Elan M could not buy the votes in Wisconsin and it will only get worse. No money can make us forget the hell we are experiencing every day of this administration
America has no longer a secure currency.
Is no longer a secure place to park your money.
They (countries) are selling their bonds.
That Orange Village Idiot (Lucky Loser) has already damaged the American economy and currency.
We have been living under an oligarchy our entire lives. Politicians spend so much time fundraising they don't even read the legislation that corporate lobbies write for them. It has just taken a group of techbro billionaire clowns turning it into a ketamine kleptocracy to wake us to it.
At a CNN town hall moderated by Anderson Cooper, Sen. Bernie Sanders explained why he believes both political parties are influenced by a corrupt campaign finance system.
---
The number one task must be:
Reverse "Citizens United".
It is a direct invitation to corrupt the whole system !
They have no choice since Citizens United. But their goals once in office are completely different. One is only working for the rich risking our safety. The other is fighting climate change, supporting control, voters rights, etc.
Capricious gerrymandering + the corrosive influence of $ in political campaigns is what got us here & fixing thos 2 issues is the only thing tht will get us out
I may not agree with him on a lot, but Bernie makes a great point here. Overturning Citizens United should be a starting point to turn the tide on this
I have been railing against the current campaign finance system for decades, and the situation has only gotten worse during this time. What we are seeing now is so far from reasonable and fair - look at the extent of abuse in recent elections. Campaign finance has been corrupted beyond all reason.
Yeah, they are. When a state supreme judgeship election costs $22,000,000.00 plus, it patently exposes the money quotient in elections. Citizens United gas to go.
Both parties are corrupt and untrustworthy. They represent the rich, not the common people. Fire them all. I’m looking at 3rd party and independent candidates only in future. Tired of being screwed
This is why they don't want Bernie to rise , but we, the ppl, are tired of the money hungry candidates on both sides . "Beanie, MUST RISE FOR ALL OUR SAKES !"
No shit, Bernie.
FFS, crack a history book. Politicians throughout time are always on the verge of being corrupted.
Power corrupts, this is known.
Instead of pointing out the obvious, focus on solutions.
Hey, millionaire socialist, your book royalties are showing.
Doesn’t matter he is as corrupt as the rest .. 🙄🙄 never bought into his rhetoric.. as someone who has never passed significant legislation I am still amazed how many fall for this ..
Awww look at you and your pathetic anger 😂😂😂 .. Ernie is an old ass man who has generally done nothing for the people but “preach” what they want to hear … how does that make him effective, when he has done nothing 🙄.. 🖕🏼your antisemite bullshit 🥂
Study his statements and his voting record. Most consistent person in the Senate for like fifty years. Would he go against pharma in his own state? Well corporations kinda like Citizens United, and they don't like getting smacked for dealing Opioids, so it applies less to him than most.
Meanwhile, Bernie has never wavered in his passionate commitment to middle class Americans : 61% in 1971. By 2023, the share had fallen to 51%, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data. Nov 22, 2024
considering most state Primaries are often decided on who can raise the most campaign funds, those that are skilled in matters of finance seems to be the ones that end up being elected
I agree. At this point, almost all our government has been compromised. Today I found out that WH reporters are NOT allowed to trade - conflict of interest. Yet here we are. There’s always a double standard of ridiculousness w/this issue. 🤬
USA has only two parties a right wing party and a far right party.
Mainly because the « democracy » is controlled by money and there is no real regulation to prevent elections to be bought. So both parties need to get close to big donors to have the money to win
Did he really just try to make a “both sides” argument while one party is clearly a fascist cult, killing children, manipulating the stock markets for personal gain, persecuting political enemies, threatening longtime allies, cozying up to Russia and dismantling democracy?
Certainly can’t do it with our current corrupt Supreme Court. And no republican will vote to expand the court or impose term limits on it. We need a democratically controlled senate and a Dem president, and even then it’s doubtful. They’re all raking in massive $, and loving their sense of power.
Bernie is the best leader we've had in generations. What a shame that our corrupt system of $$$ influence made sure his vision for a more equitable America was defeated in 2016. And our media, CNN and MSNBC, played right into that with their corporate sponsors influencing our politics.
I watched this last night and I have to admit that Bernie Sanders is one smart cookie. I applaud the fact that he has lite a fire under the democrats. Him and Cory Booker are to be commended on what they have achieved.
That’s a typo- IT DOESNT get us a win. No one is perfect but the Dems are a helluva better choice come Election Day than the GOP. Can YOU support that?
That's not the subject of the discussion. Look, you seem like a nice person. I don't want to argue and fight with you. But I'm for overturning Citizen's United and getting money out of politics. Our government has been corrupt for a long time. It can't get anymore corrupt than it is now.
Hell no but I don’t support -in a time where we will need EVERY FUCKING VOTE - Bernie doing his “we are all bad” crap. False equivalency is a mixed & deceptive message. It does get us a WIN.
He is though. Citizens United absolutely effects both parties. Nowhere is he saying both parties are the same or even implying you should vote for any Republican. Adults need to be able to parse specific criticism from general moral outrage, OK?
I know you probably believe that. To be honest, after trump is gone, I don't think I'll ever vote democrat again. So entitled and thinking yall are the only option, but your own democrats 4 of them just voted for voter suppression on women. Anyone coming to the office needs to be in service of US.
We can agree to disagree because the point being made is that Trump is no republican, you can only get elected to the highest office as democrat or republican, the rest are just bullied into picking outside of their core beliefs. For now those are the 2 parties it'll change prob soon considering
And while some stick to their choice, and it is called a political protest, but really, it is who they wanted. I voted for Biden to stop trumps second term, just for the democrats to pussyfoot around and let him wiggle free to take over. Just rolling over playing dead while a handful of gems try.
You are full of shit and you know it. You have all the signs of a stupid propaganda cut account. You morons really need to stop reposting left leaning shit as it does not work. WE SEE YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE.
Raventerp1 is lying because it works. He (possibly it) is employing a lazy strategy for brain fucking people. Propaganda farms can't have their agents engaging in lengthy conversations. Not only does it occupy the agent's time, but the agents are not trained to argue. They know none of their lies
I am not lying. Perhaps you can explain why Bernie's campaign strategist Tad Devine met with Paul Manafort and Christian Ferry (campaign managers for Trump/Lindsey Graham) and a RUSSIAN SPY named Kilimnik concerning Ukraine?
will convince anyone with half a brain. So they spam their lies and expect their brain fuckery will work like advertising. Which is also why I call them out when I find them (or they find me). A tactic I'm seeing A LOT here on Bluesky (it may have started on Twitler, but I never used it) is that
Nope. Post the whole fucking thing or shut the fuck up. And why not just link to Open Secrets where ALL of the politicians donors (or buyers in many politicians cases) can be seen? What you've got there is obviously a list, but a list of what is not clear. That's MAGAt tactics you're using.
I have said this since I started voting. I would ask what is a lobbyist & learned that’s how we get “fat cats “in congress and senate on both sides. I have no clue how to stop it but it sure as hell needs to be done ASAP!
And with that millionth speech against political corruption, the corruption and all those involved with it disappeared, never to be seen again. And everyone lived happily ever after.
I can't stand how even the most brave politicians we have *still* single out Netanyahu personally, when the entire purpose of israel from conception is the displacement and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, & beyond (for "greater israel")
Bernie is my hero. He is the most trusted politician in the country because he is authentic. Imagine where we would be right now if we all chose Bernie over biden or clinton.
Number one change that needs to happen is campaign finance rules. Until we overhaul that, elections and control will continue to be purchased, and absolutely nothing will change.
In this country everyone is against one another. Dems vs Republicans. White vs black, minorities,rich vs middle class etc. no wonder nothing gets accomplished. The rich control the government. Now our constitution doesn't matter
Meanwhile Bernie you claim that raising minimum wage to $17 an hour is acceptable when anything below $30 is a disgusting slap in the face to Americans screw you
We could’ve had him but the democrats decided to push Hillary forward instead. He will always be the one who got away for Americans. That was the fork in the road decision in 2016 that got us to where we are at currently.
People paint Bernie as some sort of extreme leftist, but if you actually listen to what he is saying, the dude's views align with most of Americans. What's extreme about him is that he's not for sale, which makes him dangerous to the establishment, unlike his colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
I’ve had this fight with my Gen Z son at least 1000x.
I remind him each and every time:
Yes, they’re similar. Yes, if you look hard you can find a flaw with anyone.
But at the end of the day I have to stick with the party that agrees a woman should control her own body and health care sb a right.
Wrong message at the wrong time Bernie. One party has sold the country out for fealty to Trump, the other party is in the minority in both chambers and outnumbered by Trump GOP loyalists. Senator Sanders should know better than to peddle this false equivalency nonsense.
Rather be The Tick or Don Quixote than MAGA or a Musk cultist or a Texas Xtian or a crypto pyramid drone or a... Well, when the world is insane doing the right thing looks insane to lots of folks.
Bernie Sanders is one of the few politicians who actually does just tell us the truth. Citizens United was the single most harmful Supreme Court decision in my lifetime. When they issued that decision they started the inevitable demise of our democracy.
Bernie made bank, Tapper/Jake’s wife and Bernie/son made bank/ Manafort political strategist hired by Sanders made bank/ Sanders campaign chest kept after loss/ no functioning FEC. Including himself would be an asset.
Bernie,
Its time my freind. Damned if we do, damned if we dont! You sir are the President of the American workers Union. ALL workers should give their employer notice that they will no longer operate as an employee, if they wish to hire them as contract labor, see Bernie for terms. I would join!
Too bad he blocked a rail strike in defense of the system he mildly criticizes when there is a republican president. He absurdly claimed biden was one of the most progressive candidates ever. Fake left!
The Presidential election is four years away and won't include Bernie. Economic populism won Trump the White House even when reasonable people hate the racism and sexism side of the culture wars. DNC can't win on LGBTQ and corporate oligarchy alone. Get populist reform AND win the culture wars AOC.
I think AOC understands this better than Bernie does - being the lonely purist truth teller with no allies accomplishes nothing in politics except encouraging people to sit out and not vote.
If Bernie's message around the country is extremely popular, why wouldn't you use it to win elections? Nobody actually likes Citizens United. That is not an attack on Democrats at all. It attacks billionaires. You know: the message that won for Trump even though people were icky on the all the rape?
Populism is in. Everybody knows Bernie (and whomever he passes the torch too) is populist (democratic socialism).Trump wins on it where people really should know better, the DNC should try it.Just target every economy lie that the GOP tells in a red state and then double the promise with a socialist
He's been getting huge crowds where ever he goes at his town hall meetings while the approval rating for the Democratic Party as a whole are lower than Trump's the last few months. The DNC had to turn him off twice to get a pro-corporate candidate on ticket.Trump lies but won on for tax free waiters
No one got a chance to primary last year, actually, Bernie and AOC were never involved or told people not to vote: fifty propaganda articles per day from Russia under banners like Democracy Now told kids not to vote as if violence in Israel was a brand new thing. Unlimited foreign money wins again.
There is only ONE way to get big money out of our politics and return to the ATOMIZED (not concentrated) powers that were originally intended by the founders. Elect Independents committed to representing THEIR CONSTITUENTS, not a party whose sole purpose is to grab a numerical majority (i.e. power).
The founders warned us against allowing ANY party to control govt functions & power. Nobody’s saying ban parties. 1stA guarantees their existence & the founders understood their natural emergence. But nowhere does it say a party has the right to control power.
Each rep is equal. Each senator is equal.
No all-powerful leadership positions.
On an individual issue, reps of like mind collaborate.
A temporary coalition forms and legislation is passed.
On another issue, a different coalition forms.
Only open primaries.
…..
When is Mr Sanders going to visit the table to talk money 🤑 in #uspoli ? @ananavarro.bsky.social @brianteta.bsky.social maybe invite our former Prime Minister 🇨🇦 to help explain why Bernie is correct ✅
Cool. He’s right. But I hope Cooper asked Bernie why he can’t get any laws passed, why he can’t work with others, and why he does nothing but talk. Just kidding! I know no one will ever ask Bernie these things, because his talk is just so impressive.
Citizens United is the single most damaging Supreme Court decision in modern US history. It will be very hard to overcome with a law from a dysfunctional congress.
If you’re pissed off, regardless of party affiliations, please, we’re only in approximately in 80 days of the Trump adm, vote out GOP in the coming elections. We need to stop Trump. We can go back to the normal election processes later. Trump and Elon Musk are scheming to rob the federal govt!
Comments
He in fact couldn’t on CNN.
Other outlets, not so much, you know who they are.
https://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/hillary-clinton-citizens-united-225658
So many blocks.
https://youtu.be/vrFFjgwfTl8
https://bsky.app/profile/trackaipac.bsky.social/post/3lfyra4cx5s25
Is no longer a secure place to park your money.
They (countries) are selling their bonds.
That Orange Village Idiot (Lucky Loser) has already damaged the American economy and currency.
---
The number one task must be:
Reverse "Citizens United".
It is a direct invitation to corrupt the whole system !
This is observable in bth parties
Capricious gerrymandering + the corrosive influence of $ in political campaigns is what got us here & fixing thos 2 issues is the only thing tht will get us out
And do some grooming, you look disgusting 🤢
ASAP.
FFS, crack a history book. Politicians throughout time are always on the verge of being corrupted.
Power corrupts, this is known.
Instead of pointing out the obvious, focus on solutions.
Hey, millionaire socialist, your book royalties are showing.
Sanders needs New material
so being liberal is kinda Coooolio
amenRamen
so radical it makes Evangelical Republicans squirm
Fuck you! Explain your position. He explained his…
Do you think there is a reason socialists are trying to transform the Democratic party & not the Republicans. Or did you like Kamala losing Georgia?
Please repost
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190513-it-only-takes-35-of-people-to-change-the-world
https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/marjorie-taylor-greene-makes-multiple-stock-purchases-including-amazon-and-apple-93CH-3977374
Mainly because the « democracy » is controlled by money and there is no real regulation to prevent elections to be bought. So both parties need to get close to big donors to have the money to win
Fuck off! AGAIN, Bro.
And it's 100$ for provincial election in Quebec.
It's hard to BUY elections in Canada.
Yeah, no shit. Thank Mitch McConnell. And the press back in his home state for their decades of service in support of Team Mitch.
In Canada, annually this year, a person or business can only contribute a maximum of $1700 (ish)
The End.
Some of us actually believe that positive change is possible, and that the world isn't set in stone by good and evil people.
I don't believe you're arguing in good faith, so I won't proceed.
$304 billion one day gains yesterday…
The more $$s
The more votes
Basically, the American Voter has no intelligence, no reasoning, no self interest
$$s to the American Voter are like a dear in the headlights
When, the reverse should be true
The more $$s spent, the more the Voter is being conned/ degraded
We're all gonna go to work now.
Love you, man..☺️💙✌️
I remind him each and every time:
Yes, they’re similar. Yes, if you look hard you can find a flaw with anyone.
But at the end of the day I have to stick with the party that agrees a woman should control her own body and health care sb a right.
Its time my freind. Damned if we do, damned if we dont! You sir are the President of the American workers Union. ALL workers should give their employer notice that they will no longer operate as an employee, if they wish to hire them as contract labor, see Bernie for terms. I would join!
https://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/hillary-clinton-citizens-united-225658
I honestly don't think I'm exaggerating. We basically legalize bribery, and surprise surprise it's not gone well
David N. Bossie (President and Chairman),
Michael Boos (Vice President and General Counsel)
Douglas L. Ramsey (Secretary-Treasurer)
Brian Berry, Media consultant
Ron Robinson, President, Young America's Foundation
John Bliss
Kirby Wilbur
Trump's most effective ally might very well be Chuck Fucking Schumer for all the resistance he hasn't put up.
And they haven't done ANY of it. Because the democratic party establishment is rotten to the core.
How did that work last year?
The perfect is the enemy of the good.
That Bernie is an unusual figure in US politics is not an accident.
In the progressive bubble, sure, but “my friends and I like” != “popular.”
As a nerd growing up I learned me liking it meant little.
Let’s fix it.
http://www.realindependent.com
Each rep is equal. Each senator is equal.
No all-powerful leadership positions.
On an individual issue, reps of like mind collaborate.
A temporary coalition forms and legislation is passed.
On another issue, a different coalition forms.
Only open primaries.
…..
Bernie could be the savior we need right now
https://bit.ly/4hv63YG