Sinn posted
this article by one of Bill's former advisers in the Hillary thread which really highlights what Bernie is up against (including the establishment media). It's a really good read.
One of the things I've been frustrated with is the media's fundamental misunderstanding of Bernie's campaign. It's not just that he's for universal healthcare, breaking up the banks, free college tuition, etc, but that the way politics is financed prevents those ideas from getting a fair hearing in the first place. Not just his ideas in particular, but any ideas that run counter to the interests of the big political donors. Hillary is not even touching this issue (for obvious reasons).
The campaign finance system is broken which influences and pollutes every aspect of the way the political game is played in this country. Taking on the monied interests is the new "third rail" of politics. An amendment repealing Citizens United should have been passed unanimously if our politicians were serious about being "for the people", yet it is barely talked about because its ramifications benefit both parties greatly.
I remember when Obama and McCain (and now Hillary) agreed that the campaign finance system was broken but they had to work within the system to raise money because to not do so would give an unfair advantage to their opponents. The astonishing thing is the way Bernie has literally put his money where his mouth is and has still been able to compete financially. It's a testament to the man and his message. It's only going to grow from here.
So yeah, read the article.
