I enjoy your show. I think this country needs to rethink our economic and political systems. It seems corrupt and archaic. I would love for the new politicians to come up with new and fresh ideas to help us to move forward. It just seems like the same old policies that are put in place don't work in this global digital age.

Bernie,
You do a disservice to the cowboy. These outfits are thieves and banksters. Cowboys do something these outfits are stealing from you and me and ruining America and the world.

Amen! Unfortunately I have found it easier to just quit working altogether just so I can get medical insurance. How sad is that?

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A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism



During recent decades, new scientific evidence from many scientific disciplines such as cosmology, physics, biology, "artificial intelligence" research, and others have caused scientists to begin questioning Darwinism's central tenet of natural selection and studying the evidence supporting it in greater detail.

Yet public TV programs, educational policy statements, and science textbooks have asserted that Darwin's theory of evolution fully explains the complexity of living things. The public has been assured that all known evidence supports Darwinism and that virtually every scientist in the world believes the theory to be true.

The scientists on this list dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second. Since Discovery Institute launched this list in 2001, hundreds of scientists have courageously stepped forward to sign their names.



The list is growing and includes scientists from the US National Academy of Sciences, Russian, Hungarian and Czech National Academies, as well as from universities such as Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and others.



A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism
"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged."



"There is scientific dissent from Darwinism. It deserves to be heard."


http://www.dissentfromdarwin.org/index.php

A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism



During recent decades, new scientific evidence from many scientific disciplines such as cosmology, physics, biology, "artificial intelligence" research, and others have caused scientists to begin questioning Darwinism's central tenet of natural selection and studying the evidence supporting it in greater detail.

Yet public TV programs, educational policy statements, and science textbooks have asserted that Darwin's theory of evolution fully explains the complexity of living things. The public has been assured that all known evidence supports Darwinism and that virtually every scientist in the world believes the theory to be true.

The scientists on this list dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second. Since Discovery Institute launched this list in 2001, hundreds of scientists have courageously stepped forward to sign their names.



The list is growing and includes scientists from the US National Academy of Sciences, Russian, Hungarian and Czech National Academies, as well as from universities such as Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and others.



A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism
"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged."



"There is scientific dissent from Darwinism. It deserves to be heard."


http://www.dissentfromdarwin.org/

A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism



During recent decades, new scientific evidence from many scientific disciplines such as cosmology, physics, biology, "artificial intelligence" research, and others have caused scientists to begin questioning Darwinism's central tenet of natural selection and studying the evidence supporting it in greater detail.

Yet public TV programs, educational policy statements, and science textbooks have asserted that Darwin's theory of evolution fully explains the complexity of living things. The public has been assured that all known evidence supports Darwinism and that virtually every scientist in the world believes the theory to be true.

The scientists on this list dispute the first claim and stand as living testimony in contradiction to the second. Since Discovery Institute launched this list in 2001, hundreds of scientists have courageously stepped forward to sign their names.



The list is growing and includes scientists from the US National Academy of Sciences, Russian, Hungarian and Czech National Academies, as well as from universities such as Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and others.



A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism
"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged."



"There is scientific dissent from Darwinism. It deserves to be heard."


http://www.dissentfromdarwin.org/

WTF! IS THIS SOME BACK DOOR INTELLEGENT DESIGN FRONT. LETS STAY ON TOPIC HERE.

Survival of the fittest has been flagrantly misintepreted. Evolution is better understood as survival of the best fit, pointing to the species that survives best in its environment. This is evident in all the different species in the world surviving by playing their part in their own little niche. Humans have disrupted this process by seeing themselves as separate from the ecosystem, as dominant of it. This is the mindset we must return to. For those who call this regressive, note that it will be a 'higher return', that is, we will still be moving forward, with innovation and our continual search for the new, but it will be from a place within the world, not upon it.

I would rather call it parasitic and speculating capitalism that inflate the value of existing assets with out instead of producing new investments.

What would Jesus Do? If he cared at all about the future of his country he would immediately enforce the laws that are on the books. That means arrest and deport. Enough with giving these crimminals an education for their child, food stamps so that they can eat on my tax dollars, when I don't have the money to feed myself. What would Jesus do? He would see to it that those who did all the right things to be welcomed to this country weren't having their chance at getting a job that paid a living wage taken away from them because some crimminal is in this country illegaly driving down the wages that the legal alien should be paid for labor. That our kids could go to school in class rooms that have a reasonable number of students. The teacher would teach in one language, english so that the students weren't being cheated out of learning time because their teacher is trying to communicate with the child of the crimminal alien. Yes it sounds terrible, but Jesus would look at what benefits the whole community that are living here legally rather then cheating them of the standard of living they are working for because of politicians that want to cater to a group of crimminals and when they do it hurts the whole community/country.

WWJD... WELL, HE WOULD HELP THE SICK, POOR, HELPLESS AND ADMONISH THE WEALTHY FOR NOT CONTRIBUTING ENOUGH. HE WAS NOT SO LITIGIOUS AS YOU CLAIM. ARE YOU SURE YOU ARE READING THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE?

What would the "Spaghetti monster" do? What would "Super Man" do?
Who cares what any fictitious characters would do?
You talk about your tax dollars being spent on x,y, and z; however, the real crime is that the government steals your money. They call it a "nice" word like taxes, but in reality, its theft.

I agree 100% they've been stealing my money since I was 11. I don't have a problem paying a fair amount of taxes, what the stealing is in my mind is the wasteful manor in which this government uses mine and your's money.

There is no such thing as a "fair amount of taxes" if you are forced to pay it.
No service should ever be rendered at the barrel of a gun!

Senator perhaps you would like to explain to all of us why you voted yes to the Vitter amendment which allows the continuation of federal funds being distributed to sanctuary cities for illegal aliens. How are we as a nation ever going to control the illegal alien problem we have, if you politicians continue to make it nearly impossible for law enforcement to ask someone who commits a crime whether they are in the country legally. Your vote is misguided sir as is the rest of the democrats that tabled the amendment.

I didn't know about the Vitter Amendment. Which basically allows for us to treat illegal aliens as human beings and Gods creatures. WHAT WOULD JESUS DO about illegal aliens?
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?

THUS SAYETH THE SCRIPTURES???????????? ( below ) :


1) Do not mistreat an alien or oppress him, for you were aliens in Egypt.
Exodus 22:21 (NIV)

2) Do not oppress an alien; you yourselves know how it feels to be aliens, because you were aliens in Egypt.
Exodus 23:9 (NIV)

3) When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him.
Leviticus 19:33 (NIV)

4) The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
Leviticus 19:34 (NIV)

5) And I charged your judges at that time: Hear the disputes between your brothers and judge fairly, whether the case is between brother Israelites or between one of them and an alien.
Deuteronomy 1:16 (NIV)

6) And you are to love those who are aliens, for you yourselves were aliens in Egypt.
Deuteronomy 10:19 (NIV)

7) You are to allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the aliens who have settled among you and who have children. You are to consider them as native-born Israelites; along with you they are to be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.
Ezekiel 47:22 (NIV)

8) In whatever tribe the alien settles, there you are to give him his inheritance," declares the Sovereign LORD.
Ezekiel 47:23 (NIV)

9) For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
Matthew 25:35 (NIV)

10) When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
Matthew 25:38 (NIV)

11) Matthew 25, 41-45: "Then he will say to those at his left hand, `Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a STRANGER and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' 44 Then they also will answer, `Lord, when did we see thee hungry or thirsty or a STRANGER or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to thee?' 45 Then he will answer them, `Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' "

Quoting from a fictitious book does not help your case.

I do believe the bible is Holy. But that is irrelevant to my point. My point is that socalled
"conservatives" eschew the spirit -Christ favors the poor and downtrodden- of a text which they deem holy. I am a conservative catholic republican, furthermore I am saddened when my fellow republicans take a decidedly calvinist interpretation of the gospel.

For all yall who don't understand what calvinism means...let me give you the short course...(below):

In calvinism the morally upright people are blessed with the bounties of the earth and moreover their personal weath is evidence of their election, whereas poor peoples plight is a curse stemming from their spiritual failings.

"I do believe the bible is Holy. But that is irrelevant to my point."
Your point is based on fiction, not fact.

my point is that for Christians to hate illegal aliens is PHARISAICAL. Hypocritical

get it?

You have to understand that politicians use religion for their own political gains as well as to control the public.

The SEC admitted total failure in pursuing the leads that it received regarding the Ponzi scheme of Bernie Madoff and that it absolutely needed to restructure that segment of its agency nationwide. GUESS WHAT? In November 2003, that very same promise was unfulfilled pursuant to the ultimate probe of Putnam's mutual fund trading scandal in Boston, MA. Herb Perone, an SEC spokesman in Washington, said: "We're in the midst of an intense internal review to determine exactly what happened and what improvements are necessary to handle whistle-blowers, complaints, and tips." The SEC's level of incompetence continues unabated. When does the criminal investigation of Christopher Cox and others at the top begin?

I feel you Senator, we inherited the system, we didn't create it. it's a stage of "Historical Materialism." (for no better description) According to Marx, what takes place next is a Police State. We'll see what happens!

Here's a senator who knows what's right and stands up for it, instead of one being owned by big money! Hooray for him! We need more like him.

There is surprisingly little debate about the role and economic impact of government surveillance in the current economic meltdown.

Independent international organizations dedicated to monitoring intrusion of governments into the privacy of their citizens have ranked the United States number 1 in surveillance of its citizens, ahead of the likes of North Korea.

US government surveillance has had an unseen and unspoken economic impact, for instance:

Example 1:

Has Anyone Ever Noticed That Thursday, September 6th, 2001 was an interesting day ?

(1) On September 6th, the US Department of Justice announces it will end its attempts to break up Microsoft and will stop 19 states from independently pursue damages from Microsoft for anti-trust. The fact that there was no QUID PRO QUO suggests just the opposite — that Microsoft gave into the DOJ and allowed it to add U.S. government spy ware into Windows XP which was released October 25th, 2001. The PATRIOT ACT was signed by George Bush on October 26th, 2001, how tidy and convenient.

(2) On September 6th, $8055 was wired to the chief 9-11 hijacker to buy tickets.

(3) On September 6th, the CBOT records 4744 puts on UAL versus 296 calls

The economic impact ? Microsoft has entirely lost the Chinese market of 300 million users. They have switched to Linux amid fears of a devil’s bargain between the DOJ and Microsoft to insert US government spy ware in exchange for not breaking up Microsoft. Share price has not increased since 1998.

Example 2:

Microsoft, Vonage, Yahoo, Ebay, Google, etc. are all vulnerable to being wiped out. All the Canadians have to do is pass a draconian law guaranteeing internet privacy and Canadian companies can give the same service to Americans without being spied on.

Example 3:

Tourism and conventions go elsewhere when people know they are being spied on.

Example 4:

Limiting Interstate Commerce. The US Government can not only spy on you, they can limit and mess up your communications so as to decide which businesses will win and lose. This is the death of the American Dream.

In summary, surveillance is not just a human rights issue, it is a serious economic issue.

To answer "Just a Ding Dong", the country has always been run by a small select rich elite group. USA was formed by rich white land owners. The power structure persisted throughout most of the USA's history. Now it includes other races but the people who truly run things are still the wealthy elites.

This is the same in all other countries as well. Communism, socialism, capitalism, and all the other ism's do not work. In all of these societal structures, war, crime, and poverty still exist.

If there is social stratification, then crime will exist. If only a few control most of the resources, there will be war. If there is money, then there will be poverty.

We don' t need Socialism in any capacity. We need better Capitalism. I like the fact that I can't afford some things all of the time. It helps me to aspire to be better. If your dead set against a Capitalist mindset than you and the people both should limit the funding of it. Don't by the goods and services that are offered by those individuals.

Why should we the FREE Americans have to constantly pay the price for someone elses ideas of what is right and wrong. Our system is working just fine. If Obama can shave the large percentages of wasted expenditures to pay for his healthcare, then he should start doing it now with the programs that are already accepted and in place. Our programs work just fine and I have never seen an individual not be serviced, especially when in the need of emergency care.

If there is so much wasteful spending right now, then Obama and his Left side and Right side should start to shave those wasted expenditures and in turn start up some much needed programs with that recycled money. That recycled money could be helping tens of thousands of poor and needy families. Grants could be offered for housing, schooling, wellfare contributions and still contribute back to the existing systems that are now permitted to operate at there full momentum.

Why must America be forced to choose from an existing set of problems to new set of them. I work hard to keep my money and I am the middle class. I am no different that Joe the Plumber. Tax increases will force me out of business. Hell, we can't hardly afford gas, electric and some of the other essentials.

Why hasn't any of that DAMN stimulous money come directly to us homeowners that really need it? Why hasn't the Obama bail out contributed to the private sector? Why can't we have cross state bidding on health insurance... ? Why.... Why... Why... Why don't you people answer the existing questions with answers put into action.

This is our country and not the governments. The governments job is not to take care of us. It is our job to take care of us.

I am proud to be an American. Oh, I would gladly pay for the same health plan that you HAVES have. I am certain that it is less expensive than my existing one with Kaiser. Did you ever think of that? Offer us the same health plan you have. Isn't that a bit of a Capitalistic framing. You HAVES on your side of the track have something better than our have nots. After all, if it is all supposed to be the same then you should also make a hell of a lot less. You should also be limited in what you can make and spend and have. Lets take away your luxuries that you earned and see how you feel about it.

Your cry is the same of all of us. You don't even notice but you are demanding SOCIALISM !!!

Because all of you are asking 'Why"..." is provided, yes, by a set of socialist laws...

People and their stupid knee jerk reaction to the word SOCIALISM, we have been brainwashed into believing that it's bad. Who brainwashed us? Corps and our beloved media. Socialism is a first world phenomenon, it's time for us to grow up, it's time the USA stop kicking and screaming into the 3rd millenium. If you dislike socialism its because you went to a public school and/or you watch too much tv. Americans seem to think socialism always is communism, sad. It just shows how lacking we are in scholarship( how bad our schools are). The other first world nations laugh at us, when our govt spends so much on these stupid wars while our govt gives us shitty benefits . In France women get 5 months paid pregnancy leave while in America we get these shitty stupid moronic wars. If you dislike socialism move to the 3rd world because the 3rd world is totally deviod of socialism.

There is no such thing as a fair marketplace. In order to make "profit" you have to screw someone else. When there is money, there is differential advantage. People use this advantage to best suite themselves to attain more wealth.

So Buzze, you think that America was founded on "true capitalism"? If so, then please explain how true capitalism benefited the native Americans? Please explain how true capitalism benefited the Mexicans in Texas? Please explain how true capitalism benefited the African slaves.

If you are under the mistaken impression that the last 60 years have been capitalism, I could see how you'd see it that way. Instead, what you've seen is facism. Yup, I said it again, but it's true...You see, it doesn't matter red or white, liberal or conservative, nor citizen or alien. When the government works in cohoots with corporate interests by creating a lopsided and unfair marketplace through the use of laws and regulations, you see facism. Bailouts, tax breaks, incentives, monopolies. This is facism at work. Even when it benefits you. You know why? Because it's screwing someone else. "Capitilism has/will/must fail" is a foolish thing to say. How? Capitalism is simply the ability to exchange goods/currency/services in exchange for others in as fair a marketplace as possible (life isn't fair). That's all. It's occurred since the begining of time, and will until the end, as long as an individual has desires or needs. Vilifying it is just fooling yourself. You either steal, trade or earn. Pick One.

Very good, "buzze"...
You said with few words how the system works.
You open the door for discussion and opinions...
Capitalism, in its essence, is an inevitable failure and the past proves it - on every major crises, a lot of people get screwed, the rich keep a hold on their assets and money and capitalism "reinvent" itself in a similar scheme like Charles Ponzi did (and most recently Maddoff) - actually he just gave a name to the capitalism scheme.
The essential of capitalism is, like buzze says, where somebody gains there are several losers...
I grew up with a system, that in my country we call "mixed-economy"... With my experience there and here in the USA (the last 25 years) I realize that in USA there's no room for small business - proof? the average "life" of a mom and pop business is 3 years, here in the USA.
So, the answer is "mixed-economy" with primordial services (public services) run by the people (government) like health, water, energy, telephone, transportation (trains and buses) and military industry... and the "private" sector regulated with a socialist set of laws plus Universal Health Care and Education to everyone.

Socialism is wrong when it outlaws God and capitalism is wrong when it is Godless . Micheal Moore says we need capitalism with a moral code. In other words , a Christ centered capitalism or at least a Christ informed capitalism.

Hola from Cancun, Mexico. My wife & I are both 65 and receive social security benefits. We are Medicare subscribers, but because we live in Mexico, we have private insurance which costs us about $17,000 USD through a Norwegian company because unlike other industrialized countries, Medicare won't pay for medical care if you get sick outside your home country. This is not a complaint, just a comment. You echo my sentiments about the way things should be in the US, as they are in the rest of the industrialized world, but as for the "could be", I'm not that optimistic, given the way things are going with the battle over health care reform, global warming and help for those in danger of foreclosure and those who are unemployed. Question: Are you the only one in the Senate who expresses these views? If so, it's a lonely position to be in. If not, who are the others in the Senate & House who have the best interest of the people in mind the same as you do? BTW, we're both graduates of James Madison HS in Brooklyn. I'm Class of '65. I know Chuck Schumer graduated after I did. When were you there? Where did you live? I was on Nostrand bet. R & S. Thanks for listening and for standing up for us.

I thing health care should be non-profit and it should be a right from the time you are born.They have taken dental out of Medicare which means if you have a toothache,you have to go to the hospital so you don't get an infection that can go to your heart,and die.Do you think hospital are going to have to hire dentist's-they can't turn you away or they will be libel.Hospitals will spend more money thanks to Gov.of Ca.(BONEHEAD),in turn the state will be spending MORE $,NOT LESS!

Senator Sanders,
i share your viewpoint about the Darwinian survival of the fittest paradigm we operate in, especially in the united states, and agree that it is simply unsustainable (even if we WANTED it to continue as is). it is not one political party or the other, right/wrong, the system itself is myth-guided. have you heard of dr. bruce lipton? i think you will find his ideas and research on this very thing, along with his historical and scientific accounts of how we got to this point and where we must go from here, very supportive of your thinking.

Capitalism will fail when our economic fabric becomes utterly unsustainable. We've seen the power the lobbyists have when figures of $380 million have been spent by insurance companies to fight the public option. They seem to find money wherever they want, whenever they want unless it comes to providing basic health care to those who are suppose to be covered. Ensign and Cantor state that health is a matter of just exercising and keeping a stable frame of mind. Tell that to those who are battling the most horrendous forms of cancer and disease.

Although unorthodox, I respect Rep. Grayson for standing up to the Republican party and speaking the truth for what their plans entail:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-usmvYOPfco

Whenever democracy is preached like a religion, you loose sight of pragmatism and common sense. I'm writing from Singapore and I read with a great deal of sorrow about what is happening to America and how it is affecting the world over. I thank America for all the good things that capitalism has brought about; inventions, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and inspiration, etc. Nevertheless, I wonder if its just the corporate institutions that have gotten too large. I think the American legislation system has gotten too large. I see a giant who is having a big problem bending down to tie his shoe lace before going out to get breakfast.

There are much accountability America owes, not just to its people but also to the rest of the civilized world. And yes, I'm still wondering till today about who the culprits are whose greed has underlined this global crisis.

Dear Senator, I watch every video you have published here because I really believe your success will impact even someone like me half the globe away. I pray the old Wall Street would not have their way moving forward.

Since FOX doesn't really provide objective NEWS, perhaps their broadcasting license could be amended to read, FOX-OPINION.

Senator Sanders says in this video, "The United States today has the highest rate of childhood poverty." In comparison to the past or to other nations? This statement is succeeded with other statements comparing to other countries. What on earth could this mean?

Thank you so much for your courageous stands. You are a wonderful counterbalance to the right wing noise machine that continuously pollutes almost all political discussions nowadays. How I wish you could be a California senator. Thanks to the good people of Vermont for having you as their spokeman.

I agree completely with your message, however, the background cowboy images cheapen the message and give fodder to those who want to dismiss you as just a loony filmmaker.

Dear Bernie:You know what...you talk the talk but don't walk the walk. You have to ask yourself can you make it happen. Then shit or get off the pot.

Innaction is another form of action and I pray that obfuscation is not a halmark of the Obama years!

Good response, however please double check the level of care provided to our military and you may wish to amend your high opinion of the care they receive from the administration.

Bernie, keep up the good work, we are behind you. As for Michael Moore, I believe the day will come when he will be looked on as being a better patriot than almost all of the people in congress, and all of the right winged talk show hosts.

Bernie,

I like your style and I like your response to Michael Moore's question about what's wrong with capitalism. My question for you is... How do you respond to challenges by Republicans that the Democrats want to convert America to a socialistic society with much higher taxes, etc.? A lot of the examples you gave, like the healthcare system in Scandenavian countries, are forms of socialism. I'm not opposed to this, I just want to hear your point of view.

You seem to indicate that the "American Capitalism" is bad Capitalism and there is some sort of good capitalism. You also indicate that america once had this good capitalism before Regan came to office. Please explain what "good capitalism" is.

Also please explain how pre-Regan capitalism was good for the native Americans, the African slaves, the Mexicans (who lived in what is now called Texas), the Sovereign people of Hawaii, the Chinese brought over to construct the rail-roads in the 1800s, and the Vietnamese people in the 60's and 70's?

Thank you.

After the last eight years, it should be apparent that most religious institutions, are in it for the power and money. The issues they always talk about are, gays and abortion. I think, because it cost them nothing in time and money. Other issues i.e., war and poverty etc., they want no part of. This may cost them something. Why don't we, the American people, take away their non profit status? They are rich, powerful, welfare beneficiaries. We can, maybe ease them off the largess slowly. They vote repube anyway. They are dangerous also. They put their stamp of approval on wars, hate, etc. , etc. At least start talking about this. Maybe then they will be fair and balanced?

Hey Bernie! Why don't insurance companies have to abide by antitrust laws?

Everyone talks about the top one percent. Just exactly, or even approximately, what does that mean? The top one percent of net worth, or the top one percent of annual income? Folks like Michael Moore and Bernie Sanders often use that expression but don't explain it. Buffett and Gates are obviously in the top one percent. But, at what numeric value does the one percent begin. Who is in last place of the top one percent? What are the numbers?

Senator Bernie, how would you feel about passing a federal law prohibiting the identification of party on all ballots, whether national, statewide or local? Additionally, how would you feel about dividing populations via computer programs with no insight to political identification, race, income, or essentially anything other than eligible voting age, with parameters designed to draw squares or rectangles? I would think this would be an accurate and fair way to divide districts, and without parties on the ticket it would be considerably more difficult to vote straight ticket.
Thanks for the time!

why didn't you run for congress and why aren't you on tv more? Why do we have to listen to these right wing nutcases all the time and not hear from awesome senators like yourself. And btw, why is congress voting itslef a 25% increase when so many in usa are suffering in a recession? :( I wish you were on of my Cali senators! lol Keep fighting to keep the middle class -- our kids are depending on you people for their very lives these days and let us know what the people can do to help you!

Senator Sanders, It's an honor to address you. I look forward every Friday to your "Brunch with Bernie hour" on the Thomm Hartmann radio program. If only there were 60 more like you in the Senate, we might have an actual Democracy, not the bought and paid for "Corporatocracy" we suffer under now!

Senator, I am sorry to say that, despite I consider myself well informed, I didn't hear from you before. Now I am pleased to say "Very nice to meet you"...
Your words and ideas are fitting like a glove on my own ideas. Perhaps down the road we would diverge on some points but who knows? well, I'd like to give some ammunition for your arguments:
- I am a Brazilian-born and USA citizen for some time now. I must tell you that is disheartening to hear everybody comparing USA only with "developed countries" and maybe you would be the first comparing USA with the "third world" (I know, it is an unused term this days) to make your (our) point stronger - I came here pretty old (35) so I had a little more than half of my life in Brazil - and few years in Spain - so I can tell you with knowledge - We have a system - if not excellent at least functional - of a "public health" plus the "previdence" as we call the public health care. It is similar to Social Security plus health care. Being here for 25 years I have seen a lot of improvement happening, in Brazil, in terms of health care and labor laws. Be aware - since 1936 we have a labor law that guarantees minimum wage, PAID VACATION (30 days per year from the very first year in the job) and maternity leave. Along the years the improvement includes a 13th salary at the end of the year (meaning a bonus to EVERYONE), a fund (called FGTS) paid by both workers and firms to support the worker if he/she looses the job (it is not unemployment insurance, that is another issue) and a guarantee of 30 notice in case to be fired... well, here's food for thoughts, I suggest that you research a little (or a lot) in the systems of countries like Brazil and others "underdeveloped" countries but be ready to hear some right-wings that might call you a liar...

I live in Guatemala and have been here for almost 10 years. I attend public hospitals when absolutely necessary and with great concern every time. You must arrive at 4.30am to assure a wait of only 8 or 9 hours. You then must hope that your doctor is trustworthy as they will often refer you to other offices (usually their own) to charge you outragously for a blink test (personal experience) or other "services," give you medicine for a different sickness, put a cast on you even though you have no broken bone at all, this way earning money on the side. Should Senator Sanders be researching the system here and would the right-wingers call him a liar if he came to these conclusions?

Mr. Sanders, recently former congressman Traficant has stated that American sovereignty was in question due to the undue influence of the Israel lobby. I happen to agree, what say you?

Since the burden of proof is always upon the claimant, where's the undue influence? I don't see it, and I don't think it exists. Besides, how does a Jewish lobby bring any question against American sovereignty? We have plenty of powerful lobbies in politics today, which isn't to say that's a good thing, but via this logic they're all disrupting the very underpinnings of our society.

Well Traficant did say during his 16 years in congress that he often had seen congressman walking on eggshells for Israel when bills came up. > You say you don't see the undue influence ? Ok, maybe you don't see it. If you want to see it I would suggest googling Israel lobby. How does the Israel Lobby affect our sovereignty ? Undue influence in areas of power which together are called the Media-Political-Banking Complex. Yes other lobbies exist, but the Israel Lobby is much more powerful than any other and I would venture to say than all others combined.

Answer this. If we are fight agianst terrorizm why do we allow neo nazi and the kkk right here in our country? unless they are right and this is not our country but white america only? I've been told over and over in this country by police that I can't voice my oppinion if it roud, obnocious or threating, so why do they get too...
for instant I live in Tampa Florida and a guy told my wife{i'm black and she white} if she did not shut up he would rape her and beat her. So she came got me and I went to talk to the boy parents. sence she{his mother} said I should not live in the getto I called the police and two white police officers came out and they told me and I quote. If I try to press charges becuse the boy hit me after his mom got there that I would be arrested. so I asked why, I did nothing. and they said, because I did not try and talk to there parents a day or two after the ordeal I'm in the worg and they would take me to jail for looking for him... But if I lived in another part of town then the boy would have been arrested. That does not make me proud to be an american when all we see is hatered and raciszem and unfar treatment... I have other story even worst, like when I live on Hawaii, and In Atlanta and on FT. Bragg and so on and so on. and I'm not a felon.

If the repulbic had more Micheal moores in it's mist we'd all vote replubican but sence the republic
for witch we stand is not for all Americans just the few with money you can just about say it racest
not just us minority either. and about that word anyway{minority} there nothing {minort} about us we are all the say, we are Americans but our republic don't see it that way making me ashamed to all myself an American.

Thanks for these weekly videos and for standing firm as a progressive in Congress. I appreciate the work of Brave New Films and what they are doing to educate the public. I saw Michael's movie last night and it is great!!

Senator Sanders, We need to rid ourselves of lobbyists and corporate influence. How can we ,the people make it happen? Is there anyway that we could get the public financing of elections on a ballot, where the american people could vote on it.?