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I wept this evening after voting in this election. I love my country, I fought for it in the Marine Corps. I try my damnedest to believe in the best of humanity. All I ask of my fellow cousin is this: Learn, vote, get involved, run for office (if you believe you can). But most of all, listen to you opponents and be open to new ideas rooted in facts. Work to create a better world for children you will never meet. I love you all and I want what's best for our country and the world.
totallynotasockpuppet
No, you won't... There's no personal wealth in change and in saving the world.
Kromb0pulousMichael
Instead of 30 pieces of silver he sold out for millions and a private plane. A true socialist indeed.
SoMuchPooPooSon
Oh fuck me with this Bernie nonsense. This was posted weeks ago when he was actually finished and the timing was relevant.
LiquidHandSoap
Cue the libertarians in the comment section!
iDrinkDrano
I'm not a libertarian but it seems like a reasonable time for them to pipe up.
ThatLambdaGuy
http://images.dailykos.com/images/279593/story_image/Bernie-or-Bust.jpg?1469667235. Along with that, you guys really like circle-jerking.
CheetahFart
COMIC SAAANS
CouldHaveBeenHitler
...in a comic. God forbid
nj23dublin
we have richer neighborhoods complaining about less fortunate kids trick or treating in their area..ridiculous what people have become
hooperdrivestheboatcheif
sunnynofunny
Dang i feel emotional now
BHPaperstacks
I dunno, honestly afterms looking up close at Clinton's scandals I really don't think she's that bad.
Zixtank
To be fair, if you don't vote for a third party, or don't vote at all, then you have nothing to complain about.
signuptoday
Actually, there is plenty to complain about. Namely, the way that the United States runs their elections.
Johannason
Voting tomorrow. Even so, non-voters can complain, because ALL the options are bad. We need a "none of the above, start elections over"
Boscer1980
So ignore the fact he stole all of our money, and sold his soul for a beach house?
ThailandExpress
http://www.snopes.com/2016/08/10/bernie-sanders-buys-summer-home/
Boscer1980
Using Snopes is like using WikiPedia, find a reputable source
TheNortherner
So you voted for Trump then. Because he does represent change. While Hillary only means a continuous downward spiral into the abyss.
justforthis42
what abyss exactly are we spiraling towards?
gistyle
Korolev787
Change yes.... but not necessarily for the better. It astonishes me that Americans think it can't get worse than it is - oh yes it can!
Ewoutvhw
No matter who you support, voting for someone just because they represent "change" is a terrible idea. Change can be a bad thing too.
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TheNortherner
No idea wht you get down voted. Obama was elected on change. Abd after 8years. Nothing of importance has happened.
Ewoutvhw
There are quite a lot of things, actually: http://washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/marchapril-2012/obamas-top-50-accomplishments/
HeraldOfTheBadger
Still voting for bernie
PreciousPotato
Maybe it has to get as bad as it is before people start to appreciate politicians with common sense again.
iDrinkDrano
Except everyone thinks their candidate has common sense
peckovermedia
At least you're not here in Australia, where our Prime Minister changes as often as the weather!
goochthecat
I'd love for that to be here. Oz's automatic dissolution clause is genius.
peckovermedia
It's not good for morale, I'll say that much
Gamerscout
How often does the weather change there? I would not imagine too often seeing as it is a desert. ;)
peckovermedia
In the past week in Adelaide it has gone from 30C (86F) to 12C (53.6F), and only 30% of Australia is classified as desert.
ViperFangsRock
hah sounds like North Carolina, "if you don't like the weather here, wait 5 minutes."
Gamerscout
yeah I know most of it is not desert and that a good chuck is rain forest I was just making a joke on that many people think it is a desert.
YoureTheBIGmarriageExpertOhIMsorryiForgotYourWifeIsDead
That's a GREAT political cartoon. I love it.
SeaHutch
Not bashing another candidate, encouraging personal responsibility without being preachy, and not too heavy handed. I like it too.
goawaypleasethankyou
Not even American and it made me feel kinda sad. Wishing you all luck in the very near future. Stay strong, love Australia.
gondring
Except he was wrong...millennials are going to elect Hillary, for a continuation of the same old corruption.
FilthyHobbitses
Is there another practical and sane option?
gondring
Lead a movement for a third-party candidate. But that wasn't done.
ITradeNewds
Yeah, fucking shame it's horsey though. If there was ever a cartoonist I hated with a passion it would be horsey
RheaButt
What did he do?
ITradeNewds
just some of the comics he's done. i find it absolutely disgusting how he uses strawmen and generalizations to emphasize his point
Daetur
Though is not the original. Is that comic sans?
ohitsonlyoli
"Work to create a better world for children you will never meet" - great line, agree with you 100% on this. I commend you for voting.
mjom592000
Bernie. The ole Crypt Keeper himself.
ShutUpImWorking
WTF did the picture make me tear up.... i just woke up but wtf...
locstp
I’m a vet from when there was still a draft. Young people have a very very steep climb now
RedVelvetOwl
(1/?) I know that feeling too, OP. I was so heartbroken to hear that Bernie wasn't the Democrat candidate nominee. I remember staying up
RedVelvetOwl
(2/?) past midnight and constantly refreshing the linked websites to which states voted for Bernie on Reddit, I just feel like he geniunely
RedVelvetOwl
(3/?) gives a damn and really cares for our future and how it's ruled by the millionaires. I'm also so sad that it's down to
RedVelvetOwl
Trump vs. Hillary. Both are terrible in different ways, it shouldn't be the lesser of two evils. All I can say left is that to hope someone
RedVelvetOwl
that's similar to Bernie will run for President. Fight the good fight ;_;
TheInfamousPenguin
Bernie believes in you!
CorrelatingGIF
floxsyu
i still find it odd that he's pushing the security away.
SwarleysQuinntervention
3toedsloth
"Hold me back man! Hold me back! You're lucky my security was here..." Tough Trump, prob.
zencronix
Ehats happening here likr in the original im a canadian without cable so yeah.
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zencronix
Same well until putin nukes them that is
sentientseven
https://youtu.be/C1QMl757kAQ?t=24s something in the crowd seemed to startle him; not sure.
AuroraNora33
I'M COMING FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO DESTROY THEIR FUTURE
TheWhiffKing
That guy just tore his sign in half after things settled down a little. What, was that the point of "Nah, fuck this guy"?
MemeDissector
autistic british guy tried to pull a cop's gun from it's holster to kill trump after leaping the barrier, faceplants and it dogpiled
AdolphusHitler
That was a different rally. This rally had someone hop over the barrier and attempt to rush the stage.
MemeDissector
no, that was this rally, he jumped over then tried to pull the gun
browsib
themarcmac
This is gold
davdavy
LordNevyn
so, how bad is it then? (asking as I live 6 hours ahead the US)
YouKillBugsGoodRigo
You tell us. You live in the future.
LordNevyn
well, it looks like it is going to rain in 10-30 min, and it's going to slowly get colder as the day goes on.
goochthecat
Those VA scandals where vets were dying in hallways? He was head of the oversight committee while that was happening.
arrogantbassturd
And he fixed it, you asshat.
00LimaRomeo
Source please if available.
arrogantbassturd
https://www.truthorfiction.com/41-senators-block-benefits-for-veterans-truth/#.WBmkjC_l1wo.twitter
goochthecat
He allowed it to happen, you asshat.
arrogantbassturd
Too late, you have already been labeled the asshat.
ShadowbanMyAss
So, a politician is a politician. He too serves his masters
Dikbag
Yeah he was, and it's a good thing to.
YoureTheBIGmarriageExpertOhIMsorryiForgotYourWifeIsDead
You are fucking clueless http://vetsforbernie.org/bernies-veterans-bills/
pumpernicklelel
Fuck you, you misstated fact-unchecking fuck
DrForester
I actually think Bernie will be able to do far more good as the head of the Senate Budget Committee than he would as President.
goochthecat
He'd actually have to show up.
codelayer
Trump: "I'm gonna build a w...". Sanders:"No"
OneStrangeOnion
But Mexico gone pay for it you dumb liberals /s
TheFermiSolution
I love it. Besides the fact that a wall would do absolutely nothing for the problems it supposedly fixes, it's just a waste.
HungryPumpkn
Not to mention, the radical ideas Trump will propose/is proposing will be denied by everyone else.
anubisfike
Are people not aware that much of the border is actually already walled/fenced? Like almost a third of the whole border.
TheFermiSolution
People, you shouldn't be suprised, are largely un/misinformed on a lot of things.
youcantproveit
I've noticed that many have no idea it's already partially walled. They act like it's wide open, and suggestion to reinforce is inhumane.
spudpicker
Actually, it's likely to cause an increase in illegal immigrants living in the U.S. because they won't be able to get back out.
Rentaldog
Eh, a well designed wall would work. Much like the DMZ between the Koreas. We'd probably fuck it up though.
TheFermiSolution
Most illegal immigrants entered the US legally via Visa and simply never left. A wall does NOTHING about that.
feeltheice
Thats what ICE is for.
spudpicker
Yes, but ICE budget isn't enough to deport all illegals, and it's been shown that higher border security leads to more illegals, not less.1/
RenegadeTQ
Yea.... the sooner our economy tanks the sooner we can learn our lesson and try to rebuild
Arcian
Then vote for Trump, Wall St says they will crash if he becomes president
ChrisLucas1
Lol why the downvotes? That's the economic prediction for his America.
UnevenElephant
Lol artificial bubble was created, once the election is over, they will pop that bubble, or lead smooth transition. it depends on election
gawdzilla
I look forward to the good he'll do now and in the future. I hope he runs again.
Sandyundertones
The Democrats have to win first.
PigsWeGetWhatPigsDeserve
They have won the last two
WorthEveryPenny
It'll be 3. If trump makes a media company to keep his base misinformed, make it an easy 4.
haxmyanus
sure.. whatever you need to tell yourself to justify voting for Hillary
Rifneno
Sure, why not.
gloriahole
He's paved the way for a strong progressive, like Warren, to have an actual shot
SarcasticComment
except where Warren has a far more successful career in government than he ever did. Sanders was obscure until he chose to run.
iThrowThings
Just no
WhiteyHead
Oh man, I would love for Elizabeth Warren to run. She seems infallible.
hookerbot5000
she's not. she voted for the 2015 FREEDOM act which restored several surveillance powers of the expired patriot act.
RepostSadistic
Old Lie-awatha? The Shitting Bull herself?
The2020ElectionWasStolen
Elizabeth who...oh, you mean Pocohontas.
Rocket350
Bawhaha, thank you for that! So sick of lying politicians. Term limits. Period.
The2020ElectionWasStolen
De Nada. Was expecting down voter helll for that. Pleasantly surprised. DC = District of Corruption.
R3tr0P0tat0
I've been saying the same thing. It's nice to see someone else feels that way, too.
KFCCrusader
You...I like you.
SebastianBB
Are you insane?
jayar1st
Like people always say, "The head of the Senate Budger Committee is the most powerful person on Earth."
Gatorjon
The most powerful person on earth is the chairman of the federal reserve
GeneralAnubis
I didn't realize there was a Senate Budger Committee. Is that the group that finally makes the Senate actually move on decisions?
jayar1st
Ha. They convince the Senate to budge.
akalien
No that's the head of the reserve you are thinking of.
DemSumBigAssRidges
People are stupid and think the President has WAY more power than they really do...
yourmomisminenow
the POTUS is a powerful person, but anyone who thinks he/she's "I will nuke anything that I want" powerful is a moron.
youcantproveit
With the way Executive Orders are evolving, and continually extending their reach...it's pretty powerful. No checks and balances there.
elementalwatson
To a degree, power is where people think it is
LSDuck
Thank you. People should never forget that.
goochthecat
Then you'd know, as a Marine, that you could count on one hand the number of Senate Armed Services Committee hearings he attended.
makuta2
Bernie also saved less people from burning buildings than my local fire department.
cablemoose
I can do a backflip under water.
YoureTheBIGmarriageExpertOhIMsorryiForgotYourWifeIsDead
http://vetsforbernie.org/bernies-veterans-bills/
ThailandExpress
As a veteran +1
Tyrannotron
Still more than Trump has attended.
elliedoodles
RenegadeTQ
Wasn't Trump's job
LonelyBrannigan
Well... Trump's not a senator so that's not really fair.
storebrandproductmascot
True, but "Trump hasn't done any corrupt government stuff!" always seems to count as a valid point to his supporters.
LonelyBrannigan
Anything pro Trump counts and anything anti Trump is "liberal media" ;)
Maanee
So we should vote for the ones who are already proven corrupt?
Imightbetrolling
Or you could vote for a potential child molester. Up to you.
Rmajere
And the relevance?
Tyrannotron
That he has less experience in this particular area, not sure how I could've made that more clear.
The2020ElectionWasStolen
since he ain't a career politician no need to
Squidfist
also he's barely a human.
Tyrannotron
If he weren't a frontrunner candidate for the highest position in politics, I'd agree.
Rmajere
point is this post did not mention trump until you did
Tyrannotron
We were talking viability of politicians, though, so comparisons to a frontrunner for the highest position in US politics was relevant.
Anewbadly
I'm still going to write him in, fuck voting for someone you don't believe in
SoapyMammaryMasturbation
Writing in Bernie won't make him POTUS. But it will keep him further away from authority than if you vote Hillary. Bear that in mind.
SoapyMammaryMasturbation
There's an expression 'Don't cut off your nose to spite your face'.
Imightbetrolling
A vote for him or a 3rd party is a vote for either Clinton or Trump. Might as well vote the one you hate the least.
narwhalhosting
What will Bernie accomplish when the third party vote hands the election to Trump?
iDrinkDrano
While I sympathize with that, I'm tired of the fear mongering near every election pushing for a fear vote instead of your real one.
Vidikron
We had our chance at a real vote. Not enough of our like minded brethren showed up to the primaries. Gotta vote with your head, not heart.
narwhalhosting
Honestly, so am I, and the negative campaigns on both sides have me down. However, we're also talking about very real danger.
iDrinkDrano
We are every election, though. Each is a result of the last, and so playing fear this just means the next will be even worse (My belief).
narwhalhosting
That is one way to look at it. However I see Bernie's campaign as a potential change. A democratic platform will allow him to continue 1/
Fuckweasel
This is largely pointless. Many states bind the electors (electoral college) to the nominated candidate of their party. They can't (1/2)
Fuckweasel
elect someone who isn't nominated for the position. (2/2)
JeziBelle
He's literally asked his supporters not to write him in.
ToyStoryIIwasOK
In a lot of states writing someone in who isn't on the ballot nulls the whole ballot. Meaning all the congressional votes don't count either
SpeckledOne
Isn't that illegal.
ToyStoryIIwasOK
Nope. Elections (even federal ones) are run at the State level and then rolled up. Fall under State constitution and ammendments
Flyersfan315
The man with 3 houses...he is one of the common man LOL
Anewbadly
It's not about the man it's about what he stands for. Didn't you watch The Dark Knight haha?