Where we go from here, is Bernie Sanders’ recent book. For those
who know him and follow his campaign he is not offering any new ideas in his
book. Generally, he has about ten vey different and important items in his
agenda which he evaluates in various shapes and forms. It is hard to believe
candidates promises any longer since we have experienced every candidate
promising his or her way into the White House, and as soon as the election is
secured, leaves people behind. This has been experienced with both parties, and
of course both Democrat and Republican parties are so strong and entrenched
into American politics that it is almost impossible for any other party to move
up close to them. For instance, we had Obama, the most intelligent persons to occupy
the house in comparison to his successor, and who was considered different from
very beginning, because of his race. He stupefied people, making liberals
believe that he was one of them and from a different crowd. This was proven
wrong, as his imperialistic agenda was stronger than any of his predecessors.
Of course, it is dangerous to enter the race and win with the support of
millionaires and then turn back on them, as they have the means which would
destroy anyone fantasizing such idea. Would Jill Stein receive the same
enthusiastic followers as Sanders if she ran on Democratic ticket instead of
Green; we would not know? One point that keeps Sanders away from other
candidates in this regard is that he does not accept large contributions. His
past stands on issues would of course be another indication that he does not
follow status quo. This point definitely contributes to his popularity and that
may make it hard for the establishment to do to him again, what they did in
2016. Many of his views however are very much like the status quo, regarding
Russia and Korea and China, and with all his criticisms about the system, he
believes in Western Democracy. Considering that he has taken
wrong stance in many issues, one has to be careful not to mistake him with
someone from the left of political spectrum, no matter that he calls himself a
socialist. All said, his book is valuable to read as he expands on his ideas and describes each one in detail.
