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The Senate is debating an $886,000,000,000 defense budget. Here's why I intend to vote against it.

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2023
  • The U.S. Senate is now debating an $886,000,000,000 defense budget. Unless there are major changes to the bill, I intend to vote against it. Here’s why.

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  • @kimhope9638
    @kimhope9638 Před rokem +477

    Bernie, I can't express enough, how grateful and deeply moved I am by your efforts on the people's behalf.

    • @robertcottrill1220
      @robertcottrill1220 Před rokem +19

      The best part is he's real Bernie has been an advocate for the American people.....for 50 year's

    • @nakedreef
      @nakedreef Před rokem +1

      @@robertcottrill1220 You Bet!! I agree.

    • @mikeecker
      @mikeecker Před rokem +4

      That's the funniest comment yet!

    • @tazz-ng5uk
      @tazz-ng5uk Před rokem

      You do realize when we give free weapons to Ukraine. That comes out of tax payers dollars.

    • @Marcosss-7-years-ago
      @Marcosss-7-years-ago Před rokem +7

      @@mikeecker explain to me how trump wants to help you?😂

  • @ezequielsaldana6391
    @ezequielsaldana6391 Před rokem +1304

    Totally in agreement with the senator... It is time to have taxes work for taxpayers and not to be a slush fund for corporate greed.

    • @andreah6379
      @andreah6379 Před rokem +7

      🎯!!!

    • @wellnative1
      @wellnative1 Před rokem +9

      Exactly!!

    • @sundayoliver3147
      @sundayoliver3147 Před rokem +9

      Well said.

    • @imperialmotoring3789
      @imperialmotoring3789 Před rokem +11

      Us taxpayers also do not want our money sent to the ukraine or on the illegals.

    • @bluegold21
      @bluegold21 Před rokem

      @@imperialmotoring3789 What is your definition of illegals? Your inference is kinda rich considering Koch and American friends have been screwing the rest of the world out of fair pay for decades. The US harbours the biggest perpetrators of illegality. Yet when the consequences of their greed come knocking on your door you instantly protect the progenitor of that angst-that being the venality and vanity of your corporate gods. And what are the GQP and Tr*mp if not the most dangerous people on Earth? I bet if you swapped person-for-person immigrants (who are predominantly escaping resource wars, caused by your friend Koch and the effects of global warming also caused by your friends like Koch) with the corporate backing right-wing politicians everything would suddenly begin to move in a positive direction.
      You can also blame the Ukraine war on the oil barons of Russia and their Tr*mp-aligned support. Whatever needs to be done to push Putin back across the border must be done. Grain prices are dependent on it. But I guess that's information you haven't really paid attention to.

  • @LiterallyRyan_Gosling
    @LiterallyRyan_Gosling Před rokem +446

    I'm not from America, but Bernie does it right when it comes to politics.
    Instead of only talking about himself, insulting the other party or just making it a popularity contest he talks about real problems at hand and how he'd fix them.
    I just hope one day Americans can wake up and see how great of a guy Bernie is.

    • @Michael-ue9us
      @Michael-ue9us Před rokem +10

      OK Ted

    • @paulputnam7
      @paulputnam7 Před rokem

      You're wrong! He's a Commie! They want total control of the American people!

    • @colbyboucher6391
      @colbyboucher6391 Před rokem

      ​​@@Michael-ue9us ...So, the thing is, ol' Ted there had some frighteningly convincing ideas. Dude was extremely intelligent and no one's really come up with a good argument against his primary concerns. Yeah, he was angry at "leftists" to the point of mental sickness at times, but his ultimate point? That directing complex systems long-term is effectively impossible, meaning they're governed by natural selection, meaning they'll consume until there's nothing left regardless of how "green" we try to be- no one's come up with a real argument against it. Dude was angry and terrified and did something innefective and stupid about it, but he was angry and terrified at something real

    • @Scbalq
      @Scbalq Před rokem +19

      ​@@Michael-ue9usok mich

    • @Michael-ue9us
      @Michael-ue9us Před rokem

      @@Scbalq wut

  • @michaelgermer909
    @michaelgermer909 Před rokem +249

    Why this guy is not president is beyond my comprehension. Strong, fair, sympathetic and sharp as a knife. Bravo! Greetings from Denmark.

    • @willowthorns
      @willowthorns Před rokem

      Because he is a sellout. He's sold out 2 elections in a row.

    • @progenitor_amborella
      @progenitor_amborella Před rokem

      As I recall, that would be because Hillary Clinton sabotaged his run in the 2016 election. Agree though, he makes very sensible points and says it straight up. Most all politics these days is just yelling at each other.
      It’d be nice to see more true Independents.

    • @thesithorder
      @thesithorder Před rokem +48

      We’re all still trying to figure that out.

    • @pse2020
      @pse2020 Před rokem

      The elite and media have made the uneducated american to think this man is a communist...

    • @martijndejong1293
      @martijndejong1293 Před rokem +19

      Agreed! Greetings from the netherlands

  • @D.4.E.2.K.0
    @D.4.E.2.K.0 Před rokem +328

    The military can't even pass an audit, so disgusting, meanwhile the average American is made to feel guilty for needing help and things😒🤮

    • @kasondaleigh
      @kasondaleigh Před rokem

      You are so right!
      I don’t feel guilt about receiving help anymore, now that I know about all the bullshit going on in Washington and in general politics. They are the greedy, lazy mother***kers that should be cut off.

    • @mikelopez9071
      @mikelopez9071 Před rokem +38

      If you disagree with America's foreign wars you're being unpatriotic, but if you ask for help making ends meet or building a life for yourself they suddenly start talking about personal responsibility and bootstraps and all this other bs that gets them to shirk off any social obligations

    • @billsoderholm3125
      @billsoderholm3125 Před rokem +6

      One reason the military is in the place it is is because of the devision to deify the military in the last 20-30 years. Not a good idea.

    • @madrasaseries
      @madrasaseries Před rokem

      they give israel money to kill palestinians and steal palestina

    • @mangokane11
      @mangokane11 Před rokem

      How did he vote for the Audit? Nay...

  • @Shiny_Luxray
    @Shiny_Luxray Před rokem +690

    Thank you for informing us all about these extremely important issues Senator Sanders. This country would be in a much better position if you were it’s president.❤

    • @brendawiener2630
      @brendawiener2630 Před rokem +2

      We would be broke and a socialist country.not good.

    • @kathleenlandolt5936
      @kathleenlandolt5936 Před rokem +63

      ​@@brendawiener2630On what data and economic policy postion do you base your opinion?

    • @mithrandir2006
      @mithrandir2006 Před rokem +40

      ​@@brendawiener2630Or would we?

    • @elizabethwade6477
      @elizabethwade6477 Před rokem +45

      Yes we would be in a better place if he was our presdent

    • @Tessmage_Tessera
      @Tessmage_Tessera Před rokem

      @@brendawiener2630 Oh really? Do you know which country has the highest standard of living and overall quality of life in the world? It's Norway... a democratic socialist country. Go ahead and look it up. I bet you feel really stupid right now. BTW, do you believe that a president, all by himself, can change the entire economic system of the USA? Speak up.

  • @maxamildo
    @maxamildo Před rokem +58

    One of the few who talks to the people like they have a brain. Thank you Bernie 🙏

  • @tvrockstar3
    @tvrockstar3 Před rokem +56

    In my opinion, Bernie is an absolute legend, and one of the greatest American polticians of all time. He has fought for us for so long, despite the immeasurable obstacles (corporate interests, republicans, and many democrats) in his way.

    • @user-jh8ud5fz1y
      @user-jh8ud5fz1y Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your post. I 100% agree. An Illinois native, I first learned of Bernie from a Chicago newspaper photo in August 1963. Still (at least, recently) available on You Tube, it shows a policeman "helping" a slight young man, with lots of hair, to the ground for marching against segregation. The NAACP got him out of jail the next day. Bernie soon headed to DC for MLK's historic March for Jobs and Freedom and memorable "I Have a Dream" speech. Years later, He spoke at King's funeral. I believe in Bernie. #NotMeUs.

  • @phantomchef2217
    @phantomchef2217 Před rokem +195

    Considering they can't find 61% of their assets I say give them 39% of the proposed budget. See if they find the rest of it.

    • @MrMarinus18
      @MrMarinus18 Před rokem

      Also those tanks, jets, rockets and so on burn a LOT of fuel and those explosive are usually toxic and made in highly polluting process. The defense industry is essentially exempt from any and all climate regulations.

    • @kathleenlandolt5936
      @kathleenlandolt5936 Před rokem +16

      An excellent idea! 😁

    • @TheZombieButler
      @TheZombieButler Před rokem +9

      *Snort* 😂 yep

    • @Coralyn
      @Coralyn Před rokem +4

      Based AF

    • @kathleenlandolt5936
      @kathleenlandolt5936 Před rokem

      @@Coralyn What does that mean? Is "based" a new slang expression for something?

  • @louisecandelmo8567
    @louisecandelmo8567 Před rokem +346

    Thank you Sen. Bernie for standing up for truth & American people

    • @robertmarley8852
      @robertmarley8852 Před rokem +4

      He should of stood up when they took his shot at the white house away

    • @JWHealing
      @JWHealing Před rokem +13

      @@robertmarley8852 That was a heartbreaking moment in the Dem primaries, when all the other Dem candidates for President dropped out and backed Biden. Really there was nothing he could do at that point. The fix was in.

    • @robincastle7641
      @robincastle7641 Před rokem +8

      Thank you Bernie. You are a true leader of the people. and totally loyal to them.

    • @EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl
      @EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl Před rokem

      Berni-… wait… this isn’t Larry David??

    • @imperialmotoring3789
      @imperialmotoring3789 Před rokem

      Bernie won't cut abortions and tranny surgery from the military. He is fooling you.

  • @LordWhirlin
    @LordWhirlin Před rokem +10

    Please keep making videos like this Bernie! These explanations are exactly what we need to understand what's going on!

  • @jonathankurian5026
    @jonathankurian5026 Před rokem +61

    If the DNC didn’t have a superdelegate system that allowed the party to choose their nominee, this guy would have easily been the POTUS. Despite that, Bernie goes above and beyond to serve the American people. I will never stop giving praise to this man for his work

    • @Raigius
      @Raigius Před rokem

      I blame the democratic party elites that screwed Bernie over for Trump's successful election.

    • @joshuabenton3785
      @joshuabenton3785 Před rokem +1

      Although I like the guy, and agree with many of his stances, I don't think that the appeal for a largely left-leaning to socialization initiative is attractive to even many democrats, which makes Sanders a difficult ballot attractor.
      I wish it wasn't this way, but we live in America, where many still don't understand that our healthcare system is utterly broken for no reason other than greed.

  • @terminatorxp2007
    @terminatorxp2007 Před rokem +710

    Bernie seems to be the only politicians that takes politics seriously.

    • @payback4803
      @payback4803 Před rokem +30

      There's a few, but not many.

    • @willowthorns
      @willowthorns Před rokem

      Bernie sold out 2 elections in a row. Bernie is just another politician.

    • @martinbenitez13
      @martinbenitez13 Před rokem +1

      he is mid

    • @playinsincepong1
      @playinsincepong1 Před rokem +2

      Yeah, he's made his millions too.

    • @JonesCrimson
      @JonesCrimson Před rokem +9

      @@playinsincepong1 When I judge politicians I look at their votes, and Bernie is a saint no matter how much he owns.

  • @guthrie_the_wizard
    @guthrie_the_wizard Před rokem +457

    Thanks Bernie for being the sort of leader that we direly need more of.

    • @prof_xhew2929
      @prof_xhew2929 Před rokem +5

      Go Bernie Go
      Tell it all correctly!!!!

    • @jaynfontain6635
      @jaynfontain6635 Před rokem

      Bernie has been there this while time. He hasn't ever accomplished his/our agenda. He knows the extent of our corrupted system and never calls it out. That makes him the part of the system; he provides false hope. Bernie is a failure....who lives in a very large house.

    • @EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl
      @EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl Před rokem +2

      Berni-… wait… this isn’t Larry David??

    • @sherlee123
      @sherlee123 Před rokem +1

      A shame that it wouldn't translate to enough votes to win.😏

    • @zoyadulzura7490
      @zoyadulzura7490 Před rokem

      @@sherlee123 It would if there weren't so much conservative propaganda polluting the mediasphere. If people were properly informed and voted in their own interests, then the U.S. would have many more leaders like Bernie. And the U.S. would've gotten Bernie as president.

  • @codydaniel3097
    @codydaniel3097 Před rokem +5

    Thank God there is a voice of reason around. I fully support you, Bernie!

  • @gbaker9295
    @gbaker9295 Před rokem +13

    Amen. This is why I campaigned for you in '16, Bernie. We need you more than even back then

  • @larisal1500
    @larisal1500 Před rokem +83

    thank you Bernie for taking the time to explain this unfortunate situation to us. It's getting worse over time which hurts all of us except those profiting. Appreciate all your hard work & support & you are a true patriot.

  • @ES_DCSAVIOR101
    @ES_DCSAVIOR101 Před rokem +267

    Bernie Sanders, the only politician in Washington I trust whole heartedly. Keep up the great work sir!!!

    • @hegyak
      @hegyak Před rokem +13

      Katie Porter not good? Come on. Please. Show her some Love too. She deserves that.

    • @hopefulskeptic42
      @hopefulskeptic42 Před rokem +15

      Bernie is 81 and could literally leave us at any time. There are a scant few with the integrity to replace him.

    • @runnergo1398
      @runnergo1398 Před rokem

      @@hopefulskeptic42 When Bernie passes away, it will truly be a sad day not only for the USA, but for the whole world.

    • @hopefulskeptic42
      @hopefulskeptic42 Před rokem +6

      @zur13l13 My usefulness is limited these days, as I'm only slightly younger than Bernie. But...in my prime I was very active politically. Polling, phone banking and local poll working.

    • @austinrichards5643
      @austinrichards5643 Před rokem +4

      Definitely, along with AOC.

  • @TheSnoClan
    @TheSnoClan Před rokem +4

    Much love from germany. Your immense integrity and contribution to the face of politics has really impacted me. I wish we had a bernie sanders in germany.

  • @desertbackpacker7593
    @desertbackpacker7593 Před rokem +5

    Thank you Bernie for helping us to understand without bias, network allegiance, or commercials-just like you've been doing before I could vote. You're my hero and the same for so many others.

  • @CaesiusX
    @CaesiusX Před rokem +34

    It saddens me that in a representational government for a country of 332 million, we have but a small handful of representatives who have the country's priorities straight. And actually care for its citizenry, both _rich and poor._ 😔

  • @jessetorres8738
    @jessetorres8738 Před rokem +333

    People who argue that we shouldn't forgive current college graduates student loan debt since it would be unfair for previous college graduates that have already paid off their student loan debt is like arguing that we shouldn't find a cure for a disease people face today because people in the past died from that disease. Also, how can a nation that spends close to a trillion dollars on it's military budget every single year be against spending a fraction of that amount to forgive student loans just once?

    • @ChrisLT
      @ChrisLT Před rokem +74

      As someone that spent a decade paying off student loan debt... no one should have to do that. And I want relief for future generations.
      Although I wish there was a way to lower tuition overall since forgiveness is just a band aid solution.

    • @lzrd8460
      @lzrd8460 Před rokem +11

      Well said, 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @hamfistsman6267
      @hamfistsman6267 Před rokem +8

      Not quite the same thing. You don't choose the disease.

    • @differentdestiny
      @differentdestiny Před rokem +22

      I'm against a one time forgiveness, more and more ppl aren't going to college because of the debt they'll accrue, making us stupider as a nation. We need to regulate the price of education or loans. Or if you don't get a job in the field you went to school for, then they wave your debt.

    • @irishlady30
      @irishlady30 Před rokem

      Not to mention defense gets a trillion, but didn't protect us from 9-11 and the insurrection!!!!! At home😳😳😳😳😳

  • @scottluthy5828
    @scottluthy5828 Před rokem +3

    That is absolutely way, way to much money for the defense department.

  • @payback4803
    @payback4803 Před rokem +2

    Thank you senator Sanders, from Germany, for trying to make the world a better place. What's happening in the US should be worrying for everyone on this planet.

  • @PFA...
    @PFA... Před rokem +771

    Bernie is, again, correct.

    • @lorenzoblum868
      @lorenzoblum868 Před rokem +13

      Understatement.

    • @dioxideuniversal
      @dioxideuniversal Před rokem +16

      It's easy to be correct when you're the only honest man on capitol hill.

    • @Mr.Patrick_Hung
      @Mr.Patrick_Hung Před rokem +20

      Just my view from here in China... It seems very strange that you Americans spend so much to protect yourselves from us. We don't want to invade you. Even if you surrendered, we would say 'no thanks'. We have problems of our own. Please don't be offended; we just are not into the whole invading thing.
      Also I don't understand why all of this money goes to defence contractors. Surely the rank and files should have higher wages to make your military actually strong. Your real defence depend on the quality of the common soldier.

    • @30105378
      @30105378 Před rokem +15

      @@Mr.Patrick_HungI think that you do not understand capitalistic oligarchy. Your point is right on.

    • @jacobiwankenobi9664
      @jacobiwankenobi9664 Před rokem +15

      ​@Mr.Patrick_Hung I'm from Iowa, the corny heartland of America, and my 60 year-old grandma might be having a slight existential crisis about the hypothetical you bring up.
      She's convinced that because China has billions of people within it's borders, you're all just gonna enlist in the military and take over, as if you aren't just people at the end of the day trying to get by.
      I'm pretty sure it's because of Fox News and psychotic far-right talking points that gain traction over here, 'cause if we're being honest, the defense budget is for America's perpetual fight with phantoms.

  • @sandypalardy9166
    @sandypalardy9166 Před rokem +15

    They sure keep track of my social security check

  • @iamshimamoore
    @iamshimamoore Před rokem +2

    💟 Thankful for your years of service and level headedness. You and RFK jr are heroes!

  • @wildlightarts
    @wildlightarts Před rokem +126

    We need a bill with a budget that large for the reinstatement of financial, physical and mental health and well-being of citizens who have been ignored, abandoned, plummeted and displaced by the delirious causes & effects of corporate greed. Defend the people against corporations and corporate greed and the military industrial complex that takes advantage of tax dollars and the American people.

    • @scooterdover2771
      @scooterdover2771 Před rokem +10

      The defense Department needs to defend us against the corporate greed. Put a couple billion to work on that.

    • @lorenzoblum868
      @lorenzoblum868 Před rokem +5

      Less military will automatically lead to better health, but I get your point.
      Btw, the carbon /toxicity footprint of the elephant in the room aka the military industrial complex anybody?

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem +3

      @@scooterdover2771 except those in the pentagon are in on the grift

    • @erinmcdonald7781
      @erinmcdonald7781 Před rokem +4

      @@lorenzoblum868 Yes. They tend to have a terrible impact on the environment, as well. I'm thinking Agent Orange, burn pits, water contamination on and near bases......

    • @ohnree4110
      @ohnree4110 Před rokem +3

      amen amen amen

  • @bigcatproductions2789
    @bigcatproductions2789 Před rokem +317

    Reality =. Bernie Sanders 🇺🇸 ❤

    • @lorenzoblum868
      @lorenzoblum868 Před rokem +8

      Unfortunately, we live in a "make believe" world...
      Btw, the carbon /toxicity footprint of the elephant in the room aka the military industrial complex anybody?

    • @robertmarley8852
      @robertmarley8852 Před rokem +2

      Burning diesel all the way to Baghdad

    • @EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl
      @EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl Před rokem +1

      Berni-… wait… this isn’t Larry David??

    • @nakedreef
      @nakedreef Před rokem +2

      @@EtsySpellcaster-fy3sl HOW many times are going to keep posting this. It's become SPAM.

    • @mikeecker
      @mikeecker Před rokem

      You are entitled to your opinion, even though I disagree. Thank you for sharing.

  • @corneliuswhite5139
    @corneliuswhite5139 Před rokem +6

    I so appreciate this. There's no reason in the world why that budget needs to be increased with all the other issues in this country. I SO wish other legislators could explain their decision like Bernie why they vote how they vote, but this is just common sense.

    • @tristan9565
      @tristan9565 Před rokem +1

      I do think that the defense budget is inflated even before any increases, but I think the way bernie phrases the numbers mentioned is unfair.
      In terms of percentage of the total US budget . So far in this fiscal year alone 5.3 trillion usd has been spent
      21% is spent on social security
      14% on health
      13% on incomee security
      12% on medicare
      11% paying off interest programs
      5% on social security programs
      compared to defense being just 13% of the budget.
      The proposed increase to defense spending would be 0.5% of the amount of money we have spent so far this year. This money would not make a dent in solving even a single problem bernie mentions. The truth is even if defense spending was put to 0 (which is absurd in todays world), we wouldn't be able to solve any of those problems.
      If we really wanted to make a difference in America, we would reduce American debt, cut off inefficient/obsolete government programs, reduce overall government spending/budget, and remove government regulation artificially raising prices.

  • @Flipsticker
    @Flipsticker Před rokem +5

    Thank you, Bernie. There are so few politicians saying what you're saying.

  • @tajislalah6110
    @tajislalah6110 Před rokem +161

    I appreciate your communication to the public Bernie as always. And of course I support cutting the military budget not expanding it. It is way past time to create a different economy one that is not based on military contractors. Thank you so much Bernie.❤

  • @AutonymousTube
    @AutonymousTube Před rokem +10

    Holy shit. This is a nightmare. We need that money for education, healthcare, mental health care

    • @johnmaki3046
      @johnmaki3046 Před rokem

      A few million in mental health care should go to Trump and his fans alone! These folk NEED all the help they can get!

  • @craigcorson3036
    @craigcorson3036 Před rokem +1

    Know what I like, Senator? I like a person who sends out videos with important information, and DOESN'T beg me for a donation that I can't afford to give! You seem to be the only person who gets this. Gawd, I wish I lived in Vermont!!

  • @Nebarus
    @Nebarus Před rokem +2

    I am with you Bernie! Greetings from a European conservative.

  • @IMeMineWho
    @IMeMineWho Před rokem +35

    Thank you Bernie for mentioning skyrocketing rents! I have been trying to move from a poorly maintained studio in my little city to a larger and better maintained one and it is challenging to find one for less than 2575!

    • @erinmcdonald7781
      @erinmcdonald7781 Před rokem +4

      Our rents (about an hour from SF) aren't quite that high, but I have no doubt the corporations are working on it. Disgusting that residential housing has become a Wall Street thing.

    • @IMeMineWho
      @IMeMineWho Před rokem +3

      @@erinmcdonald7781 Indeed.

    • @fljetgator1833
      @fljetgator1833 Před rokem

      Well I hate to break it to y'all and I know you won't believe me but these crazy high rents are due to Democrat policy. I'm a Southern man and we used to have VERY reasonably priced rent. I own a home. Real estate has always been high in NY and Cali. Over the past couple decades it has festered and it has taken over some ONCE VERY CONSERVATIVE and reasonably priced areas in our Southern states. FACT. Our family has owned. Multiple properties for decades. So.. believe whatever y'all want when these U.S hating socialists talk. 🤷‍♂️ Years from now you too will go.. OH CHIT! 🤯

  • @TighelanderII
    @TighelanderII Před rokem +297

    We need more people like Bernie in government.

  • @leroyjenkins9035
    @leroyjenkins9035 Před rokem +2

    Keep pushing bernie, youre my biggest hope for real change.

  • @omavicmcmurray2893
    @omavicmcmurray2893 Před rokem +3

    I’m still with you Bernie! Thank you for raising our awareness, this is critical.

  • @wilder666
    @wilder666 Před rokem +47

    Bernie, you are the voice in the wilderness! Thank you for your decades of sacrifice and brilliance. Long may you wave! I'm one of the millions of uninsured and I'm trying to support my family of 3. We need you!

  • @mizeriluvscompany2198
    @mizeriluvscompany2198 Před rokem +150

    Bernie please don't give up on our seniors, disabled and veterans.

    • @dancahill9585
      @dancahill9585 Před rokem +16

      It's our seniors who largely got us into this mess. The US debt problem started in the '80s with Reagan when he inherited a 30% Debt/GDP ratio and left office with a 50% debt/GDP ratio. We cracked the 100% mark on GWB's watch. People alive now of voting age back then are largely the people who created our unsustainable debt problem. Tough to blame those who were too young to vote last century for our debt mess.

    • @robertmarley8852
      @robertmarley8852 Před rokem

      PREACH

    • @andreah6379
      @andreah6379 Před rokem +8

      Bernie will never do that. But, other senators like 100% Rethuglicons never gave a damn about these ppl.
      There are some Democratic senators need THAT reminder.

    • @andreah6379
      @andreah6379 Před rokem

      ​@@dancahill9585Your spew is straight out of any Reichwing social media page!
      When a country doesn't have a strong middle-class, it slides into becoming another 3rd works country and it loses it's democracy!
      Your hero Raygun got us into this mess when he declared war on the middle-class by declaring war on unions!!
      While your hero Raygun dropped the highest tax rates on the greedy rich donor class, Raygun raised taxes 11 times on struggling middle-class workers!!
      Raygun DID double FICA on workers' paychecks as he saw that Baby Boomers would need to see there would be no decline in our Social Security when it came time to retire.
      Raygun also made sure that if any retired person was working, that THEN they would have their Social Security benefits TAXED!
      Little factoid:
      Raygun reigned from 1981-1989.
      Look at what he did for middle class workers...AGAIN!🤯
      CEO pay compared to Worker pay in 1965: 20 to 1
      CEO pay compared to Worker pay in 1989: 61 to 1.
      Now, or course today greedy CEOs get 399 times to their Workers's pay but it was again, your bff, a CONservative that started US on that trajectory!!

    • @IMeMineWho
      @IMeMineWho Před rokem +11

      @@dancahill9585 Um. There are many seniors who did not. I was raised by parents (older than Bernie) who fought for all those things Bernie (a senior) fought for and was instrumental (if I told you his name you could look it up and verify) in fighting for the environment, free speech, against the war..all things your generation fights for. In our society, many seniors live alone on fixed incomes. I do not paint your generation in such broad generalizations and painting seniors in the way you did is very anti what Bernie stands for. Please rethink your 💜less response!

  • @fancyfree8228
    @fancyfree8228 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, Senator ❤

  • @BillKinsman
    @BillKinsman Před rokem +3

    Go Bernie! I love you.

  • @michelehardiman4926
    @michelehardiman4926 Před rokem +83

    Thank you, Bernie, for all you do for us. ❤

  • @hopefloats7573
    @hopefloats7573 Před rokem +12

    We got out of Afghanistan which was costing $300 million a day. The defense budget should go down just because of this. It's insane what we spend on a military that didn't help us avoid Covid or cyber attacks. We are NOT safer or free because of this massive expenditure.

  • @user-dc2qv4bj3s
    @user-dc2qv4bj3s Před rokem +1

    You are so real. I wish more people listened to what you have to say, bcs at the end of the day the fear of wanting to protect our citizens shouldn’t have to be all warfare. Protect the people on the inside. Educate to accelerate the peace on Earth to better understand everyone on this planet. Ignorance becomes conflict then turns into war. It’s a fools game that we still dive into way too many times.

  • @Donkor640
    @Donkor640 Před rokem +1

    I’ll never forget the time I heard a Senior Chief who just got off a conference call with Lockheed say “I don’t know who more of a threat to the country, Lockheed or China!”. I could only partially understand what he meant back then but that exasperated rant always stuck with me. Now that I’m retired and I can look at my 25 year career with a lot more clarity, I think that grumpy old Senior Chief hit the nail on the head. China and all the Corporate military companies have the same goal, extracting as much money from the United States as possible by any means necessary.

  • @ArtemKonstantinovich
    @ArtemKonstantinovich Před rokem +53

    No healthcare system, abysmal education system, high rates of homelessness/unaffordable housing, pollution etc etc etc... What are we "defending" exactly? And from whom?

    • @wontbefooledagain9400
      @wontbefooledagain9400 Před rokem +24

      We’re protecting the billionaires

    • @breakupgoogle
      @breakupgoogle Před rokem

      we are protecting his best friend joe biden's corruption schemes.

    • @kimberlychodur3508
      @kimberlychodur3508 Před rokem +12

      @@wontbefooledagain9400that’s the truth.

    • @terriem3922
      @terriem3922 Před rokem +5

      I know! What are we defending? Not individuals, certainly.

    • @johnmaki3046
      @johnmaki3046 Před rokem +9

      Odds are this country will be destroyed from WITHIN! NO AMOUNT OF DEFENSE SPENDING WILL PREVENT THIS!

  • @bryanwhitlock2882
    @bryanwhitlock2882 Před rokem +21

    God, it's so damn refreshing to hear an elected official in America calling this shit out. There are too few who will. Please keep fighting for us Bernie, we need all the help we can get.

  • @henrik2870
    @henrik2870 Před rokem +1

    Its so sad to see that such an important video only has 75k views after 10 full days, how is this even possible?
    Greetings from Germany and all the best to Bernie!

  • @longforgotten4823
    @longforgotten4823 Před rokem +1

    Agreed Senator Sanders. Keep pushing back against American corporatism.

  • @tylerhackner9731
    @tylerhackner9731 Před rokem +34

    We could be using that to help people

  • @jeaniebottle6758
    @jeaniebottle6758 Před rokem +17

    Make America Care Again. Please! For it's people & their liberty to grow, free of fear from war & violence.

    • @mikeboate208
      @mikeboate208 Před rokem

      war & violence - America in a nut shell !

  • @Azillia
    @Azillia Před rokem +1

    This has done very well, 80k people viewed this video, its nice
    We need more people to be aware about these problems

  • @lanata64
    @lanata64 Před rokem +5

    Man seeing bernie grow old is so sad. There's really nobody that could replace him in American politics. We need more people like him.

    • @PolishWok
      @PolishWok Před rokem

      Name one thing AOC supports that Bernie doesn't?

  • @rrosaseconda
    @rrosaseconda Před rokem +78

    Thank you, Bernie, for remaining sane when all about you politicians are capitulating to corporate crime. Si, se puede!

  • @helengarrett6378
    @helengarrett6378 Před rokem +109

    Bernie is the only one who CONSISTENTLY understands what we are REALLY up against!

    • @hilpei3675
      @hilpei3675 Před rokem +2

      and Sen. Whitehouse.

    • @nakedreef
      @nakedreef Před rokem +3

      @@hilpei3675 , YES!!!! And Senator Whitehouse too!!! Both of these men working together could get this country fixed.

    • @lovey7235
      @lovey7235 Před rokem

      Marianne Williamson is saying all the same as Bernie. Vote for her for president.

    • @rabblerousin8981
      @rabblerousin8981 Před rokem +1

      I hope he knows how much young people believe in him. ❤️

  • @easternbiker032
    @easternbiker032 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Bernie for keeping us informed!!! Please keep it coming so we can maybe fight back.. wish WE THE PEOPLE could vote on things like this.. we have the tech to do so.. still don't understand why we don't vote on these things

  • @mar201480
    @mar201480 Před rokem

    Thank you senator Sanders, you are a real Politician. I will always support you.

  • @rootboycooks
    @rootboycooks Před rokem +87

    Bernie is the leader we need! man of the hour, the only honest man in Congress. Rock On!

    • @lorenzoblum868
      @lorenzoblum868 Před rokem +8

      One of the only who's not a puppet of the MIC.
      Politics is the entertainment division of the military industrial complex ~Frank Zappa.

    • @juliancrooks3031
      @juliancrooks3031 Před rokem +7

      He should have been president in 2016 and 2020 if corporate media didn't sabotage his campaign

    • @nancychandler3673
      @nancychandler3673 Před rokem +2

      And Cornel West is incompetent. I voted for Bernie, Cornel isn't qualified for the position he seeks.

  • @patriciahyland5552
    @patriciahyland5552 Před rokem +471

    I completely agree with you, Bernie! It’s unbelievable that the people in Congress vote for this kind of spending while we Americans don’t have basic social programs. 😡😡😡

    • @larsedik
      @larsedik Před rokem

      When republicans hear the word "social," they pervert it to "socialism" and get hot under the collar without realizing what they are actually opposing.

    • @corrat4866
      @corrat4866 Před rokem +5

      I'd much rather have national and international security.

    • @denysarcuri1213
      @denysarcuri1213 Před rokem

      But you don't understand how "defense" spending is merely a slush fund for corporations. Nobody is saying the U.S. should be weak militarily.@@corrat4866

    • @brendontruong7127
      @brendontruong7127 Před rokem

      ​@@corrat4866Security as in getting the CIA to stage a diplomatic reason to invade a foreign country and take everything they own.

    • @saibot0
      @saibot0 Před rokem +15

      I couldn't imagine what living in america must be like for those who are poor off or from poor families. Especially as a Dane who gets money from the state for going to school

  • @empresagabriel
    @empresagabriel Před rokem +1

    Thanks for speaking out, Senator Sanders!

  • @marxagarden
    @marxagarden Před rokem +3

    Thank you Bernie, this must be addressed.

  • @williambaker9506
    @williambaker9506 Před rokem +69

    It's beyond my comprehension why my fellow American never came to their senses and backed you for your presidential run, you've been the only 'politician' that truly has fought for our needs. If you ran again, I'd vote for you again. Thank you for everything you do sir

    • @DoopytheRabbit
      @DoopytheRabbit Před rokem +2

      I truly believe you, it is beyond your comprehension.
      😂

    • @williambaker9506
      @williambaker9506 Před rokem +2

      @@DoopytheRabbit Hillary? Donny? is that you?

    • @WALTAH2000
      @WALTAH2000 Před rokem

      The DNC wanted hillary. .

    • @palebluedot7435
      @palebluedot7435 Před rokem +1

      @@DoopytheRabbitreally you insult instead of discuss
      Hmmm makes your side look so good

    • @ilikedogs9111
      @ilikedogs9111 Před rokem +2

      He only lost because the democratic party failed him. Because our primaries arent democratic (REGISTERED DEMOCRATS HAVE NO SAY), we lost our one opportunity to have Bernie as president.

  • @The_world_is_not_worthy_of_Him

    The military is facing a recruiting AND retention crisis, but somehow they can still manage to get 800+ billion dollars while literally none of that is seen by the service members. Whoever that money is going to needs to be tried for treason.

  • @DanGoguen
    @DanGoguen Před rokem +27

    It’s difficult to make an honest argument in favor of increasing the Pentagon budget when you know the facts. Thank you for spreading those facts, Bernie!

  • @octavioayala2001
    @octavioayala2001 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your service Bernie Sanders

  • @byronchurch
    @byronchurch Před rokem

    ThankYou Bernie ! I’m with you on this !

  • @bpw3465
    @bpw3465 Před rokem +11

    thank you Bernie!

  • @jessikabat6200
    @jessikabat6200 Před rokem +42

    Thanks for all of your work Bernie! ✊

    • @fljetgator1833
      @fljetgator1833 Před rokem

      He's a phkn socialist 🤡

    • @corrinflakes9659
      @corrinflakes9659 Před rokem

      @@fljetgator1833 he’s based? Even better.

    • @fljetgator1833
      @fljetgator1833 Před rokem

      @@corrinflakes9659 move to Cuba & see how you like socialism & communism in the society that you're then personally living in. I SERIOUSLY doubt that you could handle it.

  • @denysarcuri1213
    @denysarcuri1213 Před rokem +1

    Sharp as a razor! Bernie, a true statesman who understands the issues and works for the American public.

  • @Awesomes007
    @Awesomes007 Před rokem +2

    I love the military, military tech and appropriately applying violence to deter aggressors. But, we’re nearing ONE TRILLION a year. Jebus. I know just the number lacks context, but, holy cats.

  • @lawerancelanham
    @lawerancelanham Před rokem +11

    Here's one important thing to note:
    The more defense toys, goods, whatever that we have... the more we live in fear. How ironic is that!
    The thing is, fear generates more $$$ for the defense sectors and it takes and takes and takes some more from the REAL ISSUES that affect every last one of us people.

    • @katsong3302
      @katsong3302 Před rokem

      and, when offense - it Was originally The Department of War - spends insane money for newer nukes and other weapons, they pass along the older models to State and City Police. these military tools are being used against citizens exercising the Rights to Free Speech. Black Lives Matter marches in many large cities were attacked causing loss of eyes and more. thx Senator Sanders, appreciate you Greatly.

  • @virgobutterfly1680
    @virgobutterfly1680 Před rokem +14

    Something has been done about DOD’s budget, especially since they are not being transparent and not passing audits.

  • @worldpeace3996
    @worldpeace3996 Před rokem +1

    Look like the only American politician with clear sense of mind. Long Live Senator Bernice!

  • @misfitmolly8308
    @misfitmolly8308 Před rokem +1

    Thank u for serving the American people and those who come after us!

  • @kathleenandrews8171
    @kathleenandrews8171 Před rokem +20

    Love you Bernie!

  • @token4774
    @token4774 Před rokem +36

    The system of legalized bribery between defense contractors and politicians must be reformed. We need to pass laws that will limit the amount of money that defense contractors can contribute to political campaigns. We also need to create an independent commission to oversee defense spending and to ensure that it is used efficiently and effectively.

    • @katsong3302
      @katsong3302 Před rokem +3

      also end the rampant lobbying by gun manufacturers

    • @mikeboate208
      @mikeboate208 Před rokem +1

      Hahaha You must be new here !

  • @johnduncan4725
    @johnduncan4725 Před rokem +1

    America missed the boat with Bernie😢. Still working hard for ju&me. Thanks Bernie❤️

  • @4stringed
    @4stringed Před rokem +1

    This is how ACTUAL politician looks

  • @nancyb3315
    @nancyb3315 Před rokem +32

    Senator Sanders, the U.S. needs hundreds of legislators with your intelligence, hard work, ethics, persistence and commitment to justice for all. Thank you for your work. And this video. I agree with all you have said. 100%.

  • @kristiecthompson
    @kristiecthompson Před rokem +9

    Cancel student loan debt and pass #College4All this defense budget is a disgusting cash grab of private war profiteering companies.

  • @ImperatorZor
    @ImperatorZor Před rokem +1

    "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
    -Dwight D. Eisenhower

    • @user-jh8ud5fz1y
      @user-jh8ud5fz1y Před 10 měsíci

      I'd not heard of that important DDE quote! Many thanks for sharing it. #NotMeUs.

  • @yuuya5985
    @yuuya5985 Před rokem +1

    This gentleman is one year older than our current president, but he speaks like 30 years younger than him, with clearer pronounciation, precise logics, better formed speech, and etc. How is this man not our president if we once had a chance?

  • @DeusShaggy
    @DeusShaggy Před rokem +31

    We need more leaders like you Mr. Sanders.
    Thank you for your service.

  • @jeffjeffries3469
    @jeffjeffries3469 Před rokem +20

    Bernie is on point again.

  • @Stachelbeeerchen
    @Stachelbeeerchen Před rokem +2

    An american politician with empathy? Am I dreaming?

  • @leeuwengames315
    @leeuwengames315 Před rokem +1

    i find it nice to know that atleast a few people who use their mind are in the senate

  • @danacoleman4007
    @danacoleman4007 Před rokem +30

    Bernie, thank you so much for this informative video! And thank you for being so transparent about your intentions. It should be far more common for our government representatives to present this type of media to their constituents. It's so sad that your common sense logic isn't more common. The level of greed and it's effects on the people of this country are truly disgusting. Keep fighting the good fight, sir! And thank you again!

    • @terriem3922
      @terriem3922 Před rokem +2

      Greed seems to be the major motivating force now. If you have one billion you don't need more.

  • @JohnJTowerJr
    @JohnJTowerJr Před rokem +18

    Mass call to the senate and pressure these lawmakers to vote no, let’s do it! I’m in Maryland.

  • @Anna-ss4sf
    @Anna-ss4sf Před rokem +2

    “For all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’” If only Bernie had won the 2016 Primary…

  • @goodvybe679
    @goodvybe679 Před rokem +1

    "Our healthcare system is broken"
    Budget: *gun*
    "But what about our education system? Or the climate crisis? Or at least the homeless?"
    Budget: *bigger gun*

  • @stormwatcher59
    @stormwatcher59 Před rokem +23

    Thank you Bernie!!!

  • @donnabryant3915
    @donnabryant3915 Před rokem +15

    Thank you Mr. Sanders for all your hard work for us, the American people.❤❤. Much love to you and for your common sense approach to solving most of our problems.

  • @vnelson000
    @vnelson000 Před rokem +1

    Was against 'before the explanation'.
    👏👏👏
    Had no idea defense spending was just free money.
    ...I pay my taxes every year and the IRS wants to flip me upside down anyway, also making new tax regulations that affect us severely.
    I'm a garbage man, my wife a housekeeper....wtf is wrong with them!?
    Trump pays less in taxes than us!?
    Get em Bernie 👊🤨

  • @travelbug802
    @travelbug802 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Its crazy how sharp he is for his age and how he's still dropping huge truth bombs for the last 50 years and hasen't been "taken out" yet

  • @lawerancelanham
    @lawerancelanham Před rokem +12

    My main question is:
    Why is Bernie, a senator, the only one whos been noticing and trying to address these issues for decades?
    Why... has NO president done a damn thing about it? Theres been many!!

    • @nakedreef
      @nakedreef Před rokem

      Get rid of republicans and you would see things getting done in a GOOD way.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 Před rokem +44

    Thank you Bernie for keeping the average person informed and keeping us informed.

  • @Nova-ix9fy
    @Nova-ix9fy Před rokem +2

    It's crazy how people don't realize that they choose between bad & worse and the solution is right under their nose, but they choosed to ignore it. I stand with Bernie, across the Sea!

  • @janosjoob433
    @janosjoob433 Před 11 měsíci +1

    If someone dislikes this, then:
    A) they have no brain cells
    B) didn't watch it