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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Here's something Bernie Sanders appears not to understand. [View all]Tumbulu
(6,433 posts)62. You are such a wonderful writer, and put it so clearly.
I am an organic plant breeder and farmer. But as years have passed I have been kind of ruminating on the profound differences between those growing commodity crops (such as cotton, rice, wheat, sugar beets, dry beans) and those growing the more valuable crops ( fruits, vegetables, nuts). And how different the cultures are between organic commodity crop growers and organic valuable crop producers. As well as the differences between the specialty versus commodity growers among the conventional producers.
The differences between poverty by choice versus poverty by design is something that continues to capture my attention. It is visible in the farming communities as well as the political.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Please, don't stereotype that time as "old 60's." That era was ahead of its time.
ancianita
Mar 2020
#16
I was in college, working two jobs, and saw it, too. Defining it by a small percentage of its worst
ancianita
Mar 2020
#42
My Problem With Bernie Has Always Been His View That Racial Ills Could Be Solved with a $15/Hr Wage
Indykatie
Mar 2020
#13
You took that word, ide fixe right out of my little brain before I could get it out and check the
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#55
Very well done. I'm an old white man too, who grew up in the same general area and generation....
George II
Mar 2020
#26
Well said MM. I discussed your post with my wife just now and it lead us to google MLK and
c-rational
Mar 2020
#28
"Economic Justice cannot undo Social Injustice. It is the reverse that is true, actually."
NurseJackie
Mar 2020
#38
Your are like me in many ways but much more articulate. My wealthy sister and I had an argument
Pepsidog
Mar 2020
#45
"always has.", you'd think that as a socialist Bernie would know that and believe it.
marble falls
Mar 2020
#49
Its basis is to make economics a level playing field for all. That's never been accomplished ...
marble falls
Mar 2020
#63
"Unifying" is a moot complaint at this point. Either you're with the Democrats, or you're with Trump
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2020
#70
No, I'm saying that anyone who doesn't vote for the Democratic nominee is for Trump
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2020
#90
My Fox news watching 60 yr old white brother said something interesting the other day on the phone.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#72
He didn't realize what he had said out loud, and it is fact so not necessarily observant.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#82
I volunteer at a local Presbyterian church, so I don't need a lecture from you!
dubyadiprecession
Mar 2020
#94