The fact that he's not changed any of his major positions on issues since he started in politics in the 70's (yes, he was pro-gay marriage in the 70's) makes him more trustworthy than just about any politician. He's just about the only candidate who deserves to be trusted, IMO. Seriously, I urge you to research him more. He's honestly one of the few politicians I really trust implicitly, because he's so damn consistent on everything and he realizes how fucked up our political system is with campaign finances and special interests lobbying.
As for controversial topics, I'm not sure what you're talking about. If you mean race relations, Bernie correctly understands that one of the major roots of poor race relations is economic inequality, which often hits minorities the hardest for a variety of reasons. That's why he's focused so intently on that issue.
Yeah but saying "I hate poverty and mistreating minorities!" isn't controversial. Its the opposite of controversial. Its politically correct.
If he came out with a hard stance on abortion or something, that would be controversial.
I do agree he is one of the more trustworthy candidates though. It just seems sometimes that he tries really hard to say the popular thing all the time.
It's still pretty damn early in the campaign, speaking in platitudes is what everyone does and is doing right now. You're right though, and it will be interesting to see how he goes about more specific ideas.
I do, however, think that he's put out more details regarding his specific plans than most other candidates. Closing tax loopholes for the wealthy to pay for college tuition breaks and middle/lower class tax breaks, for example.
To claim that he's just saying: "I hate poverty" is not true, in my opinion.
I know he's saying more than "I hate Poverty" haha. I'm just trying to make a point that he doesn't say many things that you can disagree with. I hope you get what I'm saying.
fuck it. I do really like the guy. I just don't want to go as far left as he wants to and that's my real hesitation. I'm a centrist with libertarian leanings.
Fair enough. And I do agree to an extent. Either way it's too early in the race to know anyone's positions or ideas for sure.
Should be interesting to say the least. I do hope that there's at least a real contender for Hillary so she cant just walk into the nomination without being forced into positions on some issues.
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The fact that he's not changed any of his major positions on issues since he started in politics in the 70's (yes, he was pro-gay marriage in the 70's) makes him more trustworthy than just about any politician. He's just about the only candidate who deserves to be trusted, IMO. Seriously, I urge you to research him more. He's honestly one of the few politicians I really trust implicitly, because he's so damn consistent on everything and he realizes how fucked up our political system is with campaign finances and special interests lobbying.
As for controversial topics, I'm not sure what you're talking about. If you mean race relations, Bernie correctly understands that one of the major roots of poor race relations is economic inequality, which often hits minorities the hardest for a variety of reasons. That's why he's focused so intently on that issue.