"In my view, the business model of Wall Street is fraud."

[richrf]

Originally Posted by Curious WannaBe Drone

I agree with many of Bernie's insights. But how do I know for sure that he's not another Obama who said he would implement reforms on Wall Street unethical practices that played a part in the 2008 financial crisis? A special committee was created to recommend what reforms were needed in order to avoid another economic crisis. Those recommendations were never taken seriously nor put in place. To this day financial institutions have free reign to package junk securities without facing any consequences.

I agree. One never knows. Look how Tsipras sold out Greece over the Bankers began waving money in front of him.

All we have to go on its Bernie's track record and the unbelievable energy he is putting into the battle. It is great to have a voice out there and hopefully he v stays true to who he is.

[MDrenter223]

How many working families are buying high yield anything? I thought the stock market as a whole was just for the rich and that's why there was going to be a tax on trades.

I'm so confused with The Bern.

[JX8P]

Originally Posted by richrf

It would be eight years when there wouldn't be a lackey for Big Oil, Big Pharm, Big Banks, and Big Defense in the White House. Quite refreshing.

I'm not so sure about that.

Sanders strangely has very low networth for someone in his position.

Only about $500 k......at 74,
For example, I'm more than 20 years younger and have networth triple his,
And I'm not rich by any stretch.

From what I've read, Bernie never held a steady job until almost 40,
When he was elected mayor of Burlington,VT.

If he gets to be Prez ....then the gravy train will flow,
Like it did for Bill Clinton, $200 k per speaking engagement,
Unfortunately, Sanders will be in his 80s by then.

Going from a President born in 1961 to a President born in 1941,
Maybe is somehow going backwards....?