I listened to 47's address to Congress, and as expected, it was a carefully staged presentation. I had hoped to hear concrete plans to support the disadvantaged, the working class and the many people who are suffering under current policies - facing job losses, financial hardship and insecurity. But there was little to reassure them. Health? Not a mention except for a nod to Bobby Kennedy. Education? Absent. Housing? Rent? Overlooked. Living wage? Nope. Climate measures? Neglected. Older adults? No.
Instead, the focus was on policies that favour the wealthiest - prioritising expansion and development that primarily benefit the advantaged billionaires many of whom were in the audience. Once again, those most in need were left without recognition or support.
Senator Bernie Sanders gives an eloquent assessment of his speech. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlrQKv1vN_4
Instead, the focus was on policies that favour the wealthiest - prioritising expansion and development that primarily benefit the advantaged billionaires many of whom were in the audience. Once again, those most in need were left without recognition or support.
Senator Bernie Sanders gives an eloquent assessment of his speech. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlrQKv1vN_4
