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Summary

Bernie Sanders won reelection to a fourth U.S. Senate term, defeating Republican Gerald Malloy and several minor candidates.

The 83-year-old Vermont independent, known for his democratic socialist views, has been a key figure in progressive causes, collaborating with the Biden administration on domestic policies like health care and workers’ rights.

Sanders cited threats to democracy, economic inequality, and climate change as motivations for seeking another term.

Malloy, a former Army officer and businessman, criticized Sanders for lack of results, while Sanders emphasized his record and commitment to progressive reforms.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Imagine if the Democrats didn't fuck over this man when he ran for President.

There's a timeline somewhere where I'm a patriot...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago

Patriot isn't someone blindly rooting for the government, I would say. Also I wish we didn't have so many shitty governments to remind us about that

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Sanders should do the AMLO and found a new party modeled following his ethical views. He will die soon, don't bury his ideas with him.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago

You mean like some kind of group called the Democratic Socialists of America?

[–] [email protected] 27 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Hopefully he won't get killed in the coming long knifes night

[–] [email protected] 5 points 13 hours ago

His blood is molasses and self healing.

[–] [email protected] 110 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

It's great to see that Sanders is so popular. It's sad to see that politicians of his caliber are so rare that if he ever retires, his absence will be painful.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

6 year term starting at 83 years old. That's ridiculous. I like the guy, but seriously why is our country so fucked up that we would vote for someone for a 6 year position when they are ten years older than their expected life span.

So what? At 113% expected age, let's see if we can stack the stress of fighting a dictatorship forcing it's way into fruition. Good look mate

[–] [email protected] 14 points 12 hours ago

There was a study that showed controlled anger can keep you alive longer in old age.

I remember it because I immediately thought "huh, 'man to angry to die' meme is real".

[–] [email protected] 5 points 14 hours ago

He is the best. I wish he was our president.

[–] [email protected] 70 points 18 hours ago

He of all people has earned a retirement, but I'm still thankful that he'll be around to add a voice of sanity.

[–] [email protected] 66 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I hate that we still need him, he’s 83 and should be putting his feet up but I’m glad he’s down for another term.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Does he have a protege that he has been teaching?

[–] [email protected] 23 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

AOC, I guess but we need more people who actually give a shit about the people they represent.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I think we need to pay a lot more then. You should be able to support a family on a congressional salary. Which doesn't seem currently possible given that it seems like you basically need to maintain two residences and travel costs.

According to Google, they haven't received a COLA for 15 years...

[–] [email protected] 23 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

Double it, triple it, but they don’t get to accept a single penny from anywhere else.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 hours ago

Yes, that's how it's supposed to be.

People in my country complain that parliament gets paid way too much, but it's 1) indexed to the mean (or maybe it was the median, I forgot) and 2) meant to be high so that they can comfortably live life without taking any bribes, while also having a long-ass commute for anyone who didn't already reside in the capital.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago

Though many of them have spouses or shares in private industry and their family makes far more if they vote in [corporation x] favor. Federal minimum wage is still $7.25 an hour. I'd much rather see something like this: https://www.closeup.org/a-new-rule-results-in-cost-of-living-reimbursement-for-house-members/ rather than just blanket COLA increases

[–] [email protected] 50 points 20 hours ago (4 children)

He'll be 89 years old when he finishes his term.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 20 hours ago (5 children)

I’m not sure why Bernie is the exception for me…I feel like a giant hypocrite being ok with this. But dude does still seem spry AF.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Others mentioned the cognitive side; the other part is that Bernie isn't out of touch. He knows what the people want and he voted for it. That's very different to your average gerontocrat who barely knows what the internet is.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 15 hours ago

He also got arrested at a protest as a young man and has been saying the same things about improving our country for decades, Bernie is a real one

[–] [email protected] 33 points 20 hours ago

That's why age itself isn't the problem. I see plenty of representatives far below that age that can't do the job.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 19 hours ago

It's worth mentioning the POTUS is SIGNIFICANTLY more stressful and consequential than even his current position. Quite literally, stress can age you faster, inuring physical changes in the body. In addition to that, I also have faith in the people and professionals he surrounds himself with to stand by him because they believe he can do it, not because they want to be the puppeteers of a powerful senator. May be wishful thinking in the end, but I think the general point it the situations are quite different.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Because he is still mentally sharp and he is still fighting as hard as he can for the average American. His values have not changed, nor has his fighting spirit.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 18 hours ago

Yeah he reminds me of my grandpa. Old as sin but smart enough that you might forget how old he is when he’s ranting.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

It should require cognitive tests. There are plenty of younger people who aren't at the same cognitive level, and plenty older obviously. Age is a useful metric, but it isn't actually the one that matters. It's just much easier to identify.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 hours ago

I can attest to that. I'll walk into the kitchen, and then say 'Why in the f#$* did I come in here?' LOL

[–] [email protected] 5 points 20 hours ago

and, hopefully, we can finally let the man rest a bit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 19 hours ago

And that's assuming he lives that long. Hopefully they're working to groom a replacement and get a friendly governor.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 20 hours ago

Look I did work for the guy, but 80 is too old. 89 is preposterous.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 20 hours ago

Bernie is a national treasure. And no one who hears him speak will wonder about whether his mind is still sharp.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 20 hours ago

This dude's my hero.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)