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Originally Posted by molson
You don't think Sanders' appeal among young people has anything to do with his inspiring anger and resentment of the rich?
Edit: Sanders uses the rich kind of like Trump uses illegal immigrants. It's a lot more tasteful in Sanders' case, but I think the goal is the same, he certainly knows how the message is being received, and it's all about class warfare. That kind of thing gets people riled up, to have an enemy. I don't think Sanders' wealth is a problem for him because he's not super-rich by major politician standards, but there is still this idea that people with less are better qualified to be president. Remember when Obama bragged that he had fewer houses than McCain, and how that became a big selling point in part of his fan-base for a while?
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I disagree in that I think it's possible for politicians to have honestly held positions. You're dismissing the possibility that Sanders thinks a return to higher taxes for the wealthy and more power for workers is indeed better policy for the future growth of the U.S.
I don't think everything said is carefully focus tested bullshit with no sincerity.