This photo of Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, shows the passion that is such a part of this man. His passion and belief in the welfare of the American people make him a true hero!
He had the courage to conduct what some are calling a mini filibuster or as he said, "You could call it a very long speech.". For 8 1/2 hours he spoke about the tax cut bill and his opposition to it. During his time in the floor he said the following, "How can I get by on one house?" I need five houses, ten houses! I need three jet planes to take me all over the world! Sorry, American people. We've got the money, we've got the power, we've got the lobbyists here and on Wall Street. Tough luck. That's the world, get used to it. Rich get richer. Middle class shrinks."
He read from Arianna Huffington's book Third World America. If you haven't read this book it should be required reading for all of us. He also had charts and graphs showing the problems that Americans are facing. He called out the Republican's hypocrisy for wanting to decrease the deficit but then adding to it with tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans even when some of them are saying they don't need it.
We need more people like Bernie Sanders who is not afraid to stand up for what he believes is right for the American people. Contrast that with our Senators from Maine who follow the leader, Mitch McConnell, even when in their hearts they know it is wrong. Oh my, did I say hearts? I think they lost their hearts and souls long ago!
Anyway, Bernie Sanders is my hero!
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