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OurRevolution.com – What is it and Where is it Going?

August 3, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

OurRevolution – What is it and Where is it Going?

(August 3, 2016 20:00) — There has been a lot of talk out there as to where the frieght train of Bernie Sanders supporters will be applying their progressive energy to since Sanders now endorses Hillary Clinton.

One such place in cyberspace is OurRevolution.com.

Bernie Sanders talked about the direction he will go since endorsing Hillary Clinton in an interview last month with USA Today indicating that he plans “to launch educational and political organizations within the next few weeks to keep his progressive movement alive.”

USA Today reports:

The Sanders Institute will focus on elevating issues and ideas—through media and documentaries—that Sanders said the “corporate media” fails to focus on, including the disappearing middle class, “massive” income inequality, horrific levels of poverty and problems affecting seniors and children.

As OurRevolution.com takes hold, many facebook and twitter comments have expressed concerns about contributing money to the site because they feel funds may find their way into the DNC.

As evidence, concerned Bernie Sanders supporters point to the fact that the OurRevolution.com website contribution facilitator is the same used during Bernie Sanders’ campaign, ActBlue.com.

In any case, the site is very sparse and has limited links which include: 1) Contribute to the Revolution; and 2) a “Privacy Policy” page; and 3) a link which asks for the visitors’ email address and zip code so they can “Join the Fight.”

A quick look at the contributions page reveals the now famous average contribution amount button of $27.

In the “Contribution Rules” section of the contribution page, it indicates, “ActBlue Civics is a registered charitable organization formed to democratize social welfare giving.

Though the OurRevolution.com website does not explicitly indicate that any of its contributions will go to the DNC, given the recent state of affairs between the Sanders campaign and the DNC, in light of the email revelations released by WikiLeaks indicating the DNC engaged in a concerted effort to marginalize his campaign, it is not reasonable to expect any donations to OurRevolution will find its way back to the DNC.

None the less, the new “Sanders Institute” by way of OurRevolution.com is currently in development with many eyes watching what is does and where it goes to next.

Filed Under: News, Politics Tagged With: 08/03/2016, A Future to Believe In, actblue, Campaign 2016, children, Debbie Wasserman Schultz’, Green Party, income inequality, middle class, OurRevolution, political revolution, poverty, Presidential Campaign 2016, progressive, progressive primary, seniors, tim canova

How Third Parties Are Kept Out Of Presidential Debates (Part 2 of 4)

August 2, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

How Third Parties Are Kept Out Of Presidential Debates
By Pete Tucker, Huffington Post

(August 2, 2016 11:13 a.m.) — This is the second in a four-part series on the televised presidential debates.

When Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off next month for their first debate, it’s unlikely a third candidate will join them. That’s by design, not because voters don’t want another option; nearly half say they’re open to voting for a third party.

This comes as the Democratic and Republican parties are experiencing a historic lack of support and have chosen, in Trump and Clinton, the most disliked major party presidential nominees in modern times.

(Read more.)

4 Part Series:

Part 1: How Presidential Debates Became ‘a Fraud on the American Voter’ By Pete Tucker, TheFightBack.org

Filed Under: Campaign 2016 Tagged With: 08/02/2016, A Future to Believe In, Campaign 2016, Commission on Presidential Debates, CPD, Donald Trump, George Stephanopoulos, Green Party, Hillary Clinton, Khyber Pass, political revolution, Presidential Campaign 2016, progressive, Ralph Nader, Ross Perot, Third-Party

Bernie or Bust Voters Have a Home with the Green Party’s Jill Stein

August 1, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Bernie or Bust Voters Have a Home with the Green Party’s Jill Stein
By H. A. Goodman, Huffington Post

(August 1, 2016 12:04 a.m.) — The fear tactics used by the “fall in line” folks regarding Donald Trump ignore months of false accusations and insults hurled at Bernie supporters by the Democratic establishment. While Bernie Sanders has honorably played by the rules of the Democratic Party, not all of his supporters are willing to endorse a Democratic hawk. From being labeled Bernie Bros to violent extremists, the logic behind “falling in line” rewards such vile tactics, while ignoring the WikiLeaks DNC emails showing a rigged primary. However, there’s a home for Bernie or Bust voters, even after Senator Sanders endorsed Clinton.

Bernie Sanders Will Continue To Fight Big Money — Will His Supporters Migrate to Hillary Clinton or Jill Stein?

July 30, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Bernie Sanders Will Continue To Fight Big Money — Will His Supporters Migrate to Hillary Clinton or Jill Stein?
By Sandra Hajda, Inquisitr

(July 30, 2016 08:00 a.m.) — Many people have been asking the same question recently, “what is next for Bernie Sanders’ progressive revolution?”

There are a few different things going on, and there has been some disagreement in the Bernie Sanders community about how to proceed. However, one thing that is certain is that Sanders supporters remain united in their determination to fight the establishment and build a better America.

Watch Cornel West Blast Bill Maher for Suggesting That Sanders

July 30, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Watch Cornel West Blast Bill Maher for Suggesting That Sanders Supporters Back Clinton
By Carly Hoilman, The Blaze

(July 30, 2016 7:28 a.m.) — Dr. Cornel West joined the “Real Time With Bill Maher” panel Friday night to reflect on the Democratic National Convention that ended the night before. During the panel discussion, Clinton supporter Bill Maher suggested that it’s time for Bernie Sanders supporters to throw in the towel and get behind the newly appointed party nominee.

Guest Alex Wagner claimed that the rowdy anti-Clinton protesters at the DNC were hardly representative of the “vast majority” of Sanders supporters, who “understand the stakes” and are willing to back Clinton.

#Demexit Finally Happening As Livid Progressives Begin Mass Exodus After Clinton’s Nomination

July 29, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

#Demexit Finally Happening As Livid Progressives Begin Mass Exodus After Clinton’s Nomination
By Mohit Priyadarshi, Inquisitr

(July 29, 2016 8:00 a.m.) — Livid at Hillary Clinton’s coronation as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, Wikileaks, Bernie Sanders’ supporters — comprising mostly of progressives — are putting into action their plans to leave the party once and for all.

Over the course of the last two weeks, a large section of Democratic voters have been extremely vocal about the party’s seeming abandonment of progressive values, threatening to de-register from the party if Clinton — who is essentially viewed as dishonest, untrustworthy and warmongering by these voters — was anointed the eventual nominee. And now that Clinton’s nomination is officially wrapped up, establishment Democrats are waking up to the fact that these threats were not just part of some willy-nilly theatrics cooked up by Republicans, but very much a real ultimatum that had been issued by disaffected voters within their own ranks.

Bernie Sanders Reacts To Obama’s “Feel The Bern” Comment By Humbly Acknowledging His Success

July 28, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Bernie Sanders Reacts To Obama’s “Feel The Bern” Comment By Humbly Acknowledging His Success
By Hillary E. Crawford, Bustle.com

(July 28, 2016 4:48 a.m.) — As one of Wednesday’s keynote speakers at the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama gave Hillary Clinton a mighty endorsement. But that doesn’t mean he let Bernie Sanders’ movement slip out of the spotlight. As the camera caught a glimpse of Sanders reacting to Obama’s “Feel the Bern” comment, the Vermont senator’s humbled pride shone brightly.

Refusing to react too enthusiastically, Sanders looked as though he was trying his absolute hardest to suppress a huge smile. Though the democratic socialist may not be thrilled about losing out on the party’s nomination, he’s certainly proud of how far his supporters have helped his movement come.

Green Party Candidate Jill Stein Courts Bernie Sanders’ Backers

July 27, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Stein offers a home to Sanders supporters who are unwilling to back Democrat Hillary Clinton
By The Associated Press

(July 27, 2016 2:31 p.m.) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Angry and disaffected Bernie Sanders’ backers have a new rallying cry: “Jill not Hill.”

That’s Green Party candidate Jill Stein, whose liberal agenda of tuition-free college, $15-per-hour minimum wage and a renewable energy economy by 2030 offers a home to Sanders’ supporters disillusioned by the two-party political system and unwilling to back Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Dr. Jill Stein Is The New Bernie Sanders

July 26, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Dr. Jill Stein Is The New Bernie Sanders
By H.A. Goodman, Huffington Post

(July 26, 2016 3:01 p.m.) — Within his speech pushing for unity with Clinton, Bernie Sanders stated “I look forward to your votes during the roll call on Tuesday night.” Therefore, there’s perhaps a chance that he could still become Democratic nominee, although the WikiLeaks DNC emails have shown that the primary was rigged in favor of Clinton. Thus, Bernie Sanders supporters, and people who feel that they’ve experienced a roller coaster of emotions have another option; a candidate who wasn’t at risk of criminal indictments.

Her name is Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party, and she’s not only a remarkable woman, Stein offers hope to millions of people who feel cheated by the system. I explain in this YouTube segment why Bernie Sanders might truly want you to vote for Dr. Stein in 2016.

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dr-jill-stein-is-the-new-bernie-sanders_us_5797301de4b0e002a3140462.)

Filed Under: Bernie Sanders 2016, Campaign 2016, Jill Stein Tagged With: 07/26/2016, A Future to Believe In, bernie sanders, Campaign 2016, General Election, Green Party, Jill Stein, New Bernie Sanders, political revolution, Presidential Campaign 2016, rigged system, Time Black Interview

If Russian Intelligence Did Hack the DNC, the NSA Would Know, Snowden Says

July 26, 2016 by PublicSkeleton 1 Comment

If Russian Intelligence Did Hack the DNC, the NSA Would Know, Snowden Says
By Robert Mackey, The Intercept

(July 26, 2016, 12:43 p.m.) — AS MY COLLEAGUE Glenn Greenwald told WNYC on Monday, while there may never be conclusive evidence that the Democratic National Committee was hacked by Russian intelligence operatives to extract the trove of embarrassing emails published by WikiLeaks, it would hardly be shocking if that was what happened.

“Governments do spy on each other and do try to influence events in other countries,” Glenn noted. “Certainly the U.S. government has a very long and successful history of doing exactly that.”

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