Politicians usually work behind closed doors, making deals to advance
an agenda of the puppeteers who actually govern.
But, not this presidential election year as two 'out of the mainstream'
candidates, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, are making waves in
the normally calm political waters.
On the Democrat side, Sanders is challenging Hillary Clinton as other
well known challengers "decided" not to run for the presidency.
If Sanders believes he has a chance to be the nominee he not only is
fooling himself, but also thousands of his supporters who think likewise.
This year there is no hiding the process is fixed to favor Hillary Clinton
by a political party as misnamed as any party can be. Democrat!
Hillary won the Iowa Caucus by the narrowest margin thanks to 'coin
flips'! Then she won the Nevada Caucus by drawing from decks of cards
in venues that included casinos of all places!
No matter coins or cards, Hillary Clinton was assured she would get the
super delegates needed to win despite how well Sanders performed.
On the Republican side its equally tainted. Although a field of seventeen
vied for the nomination, the political establishment was guiding the process
as donors placed their bets!
As the field whittled to five Trump remains far ahead, drawing the largest crowds
and energizing the electorate as no other Republican candidate since Reagan.
But, unlike the Democrat Party which 'gamed' the process, Republicans needed
to use a different approach and even publicly spoke of stopping Trump!
The plan was a bit nefarious. Political PACS ran negative ADs against Trump,
donors "bet" tens of millions on candidates who fit the establishment mold.
Even elected governors and members of Congress only endorsed candidates
who would pass the GOP 'litmus' test, which Trump could never do.
Party leaders do not care the electorate wants Trump, they do not!
Even media reports ask "what can be done to stop Trump". This demonstrates
how little respect is given to the will of the people.
For those scratching their heads why Sanders and Trump are doing so well,
review the behavior of the parties. It tells us more than either Trump and
Sanders are saying!
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