‘Twas the night of the Democratic Debate, and it was not a crazy affair, not a single creature stirred, not even Donald Trump’s hair. I sat on the couch in sweatpants and socks, munching down on muffins and fruit (don’t judge) prepared for another night of political theater. With the latest season of America’s Got Talent coming to a close, I was antsy for drama. I was disappointed.
Unlike their antipodes debate, the Democrats held themselves in a composed and refined manner. They didn’t spend the entire 150 minutes bashing each other verbally, but instead focused on the issues and questions at hand (for the most part). Everyone demonstrated qualities that I’d like to see in my leaders.
According to Twitter’s analysis of the Debate, the stand out winner was Bernie Sanders; he gained 35,163 new followers. Numbers aren’t everything, and this means very little when it comes to projected winners. But in my mind, Sanders is a good candidate.
Bernie Sanders, the “democratic socialist,” is a man with priorities when it comes to our planet’s climate. When each candidate was asked what they “think is the greatest threat to our country,” he didn’t speak about ISIS or gun control, but instead singled out global warming.
I might be biased when it comes to matters such as these. Having grown up in the rural mountains of Colorado, I’m a bit of a “greeny.” I agree with Sanders. Our planet is at risk, as our the numerous species that inhabits it.
It’s sad that we as a people hold very little respect for the land that gives us life and makes everything we’ve worked for possible. We are floating on a tiny piece of ice in the vast ocean of space. Instead of lighting a fire, we should start thinking of ways to produce light without making everything melt.
As a young adult in our world, I will soon be traveling off to college with the hope that I will eventually get a job that pays enough to afford a modest home and other amenities. One of these amenities would of course be health care.
Our bodies aren’t perfect; something is guaranteed to go wrong sooner or later. Why should people be forced to pay exorbitant amounts to fix something that promises to break? Sanders seems to share this view:
Bernie believes that the challenges facing the American healthcare system need to be addressed immediately--they are a matter of life and death. He has always believed that healthcare is a human right and should be guaranteed to all Americans regardless of wealth or income. He prizes the health and wellness of individuals over corporate profits. Additionally, he supports future legislation to curb drug costs and tackle fraud in the industry. Altogether, universal healthcare serves as a strong foundation for his policy goals.
Eliminating the cost of healthcare opens up new doors for many Americans and makes a higher quality of life more achievable. Fifty-eight countries currently offer universal health care. Why shouldn’t we take a hint and do the same?
In accordance with my views, Sanders seems to be a prime candidate for the upcoming vacancy at the White House.
To see the annotated transcript of the Swaray, click here.
Unlike their antipodes debate, the Democrats held themselves in a composed and refined manner. They didn’t spend the entire 150 minutes bashing each other verbally, but instead focused on the issues and questions at hand (for the most part). Everyone demonstrated qualities that I’d like to see in my leaders.
According to Twitter’s analysis of the Debate, the stand out winner was Bernie Sanders; he gained 35,163 new followers. Numbers aren’t everything, and this means very little when it comes to projected winners. But in my mind, Sanders is a good candidate.
Bernie Sanders, the “democratic socialist,” is a man with priorities when it comes to our planet’s climate. When each candidate was asked what they “think is the greatest threat to our country,” he didn’t speak about ISIS or gun control, but instead singled out global warming.
I might be biased when it comes to matters such as these. Having grown up in the rural mountains of Colorado, I’m a bit of a “greeny.” I agree with Sanders. Our planet is at risk, as our the numerous species that inhabits it.
It’s sad that we as a people hold very little respect for the land that gives us life and makes everything we’ve worked for possible. We are floating on a tiny piece of ice in the vast ocean of space. Instead of lighting a fire, we should start thinking of ways to produce light without making everything melt.
As a young adult in our world, I will soon be traveling off to college with the hope that I will eventually get a job that pays enough to afford a modest home and other amenities. One of these amenities would of course be health care.
Our bodies aren’t perfect; something is guaranteed to go wrong sooner or later. Why should people be forced to pay exorbitant amounts to fix something that promises to break? Sanders seems to share this view:
Bernie believes that the challenges facing the American healthcare system need to be addressed immediately--they are a matter of life and death. He has always believed that healthcare is a human right and should be guaranteed to all Americans regardless of wealth or income. He prizes the health and wellness of individuals over corporate profits. Additionally, he supports future legislation to curb drug costs and tackle fraud in the industry. Altogether, universal healthcare serves as a strong foundation for his policy goals.
Eliminating the cost of healthcare opens up new doors for many Americans and makes a higher quality of life more achievable. Fifty-eight countries currently offer universal health care. Why shouldn’t we take a hint and do the same?
In accordance with my views, Sanders seems to be a prime candidate for the upcoming vacancy at the White House.
To see the annotated transcript of the Swaray, click here.