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Claustrum

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6. I don't mean you are wrong. Everyone has a different perspective.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:05 PM
Mar 2020

Personally, I both understand the reason why Bernie is staying in and at the same time, don't want him to stay in because of the division he cause.

First, until someone reaches 1991, no one is officially out. I fully understand that Bernie has close to no way to get the nomination right now. But I understand why someone holds the belief that they want everyone to be able to vote in the primary.

Secondly, the reason I don't want him to stay in is because of his message. His whole message is centered around how the "establishment" and "elites" left people behind. If he can somehow changes his message to point toward the real evil (Trump and the republican party), I would have no problem with anyone to stay in as long as they want. But as we all know, Bernie won't change that tune. So sadly, Bernie is the only person I don't want to stay in.

Lastly, there is no "party boss" or "establishment" to save us. If DNC or whoever you can think of do anything to stop Bernie, it would only legitimize the "establishment" attacks.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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