Questions I’d love to ask Bernie Sanders supporters

If they were informed I wouldn’t have to ask

It’s a few days since Bernie pulled off his upset win in Indiana behind a wave of millennial support. Despite this, his desire to stay in a race that is a long-shot to win has Hillary Clinton and Americans everywhere quite perplexed.

If you are one of those people who wonder what is going through Sanders’ mind, behold: a list of the best questions to ask his supporters. Beware and ask with caution. These questions may elicit blank stares and angry looks — all while making you feel disappointed and dissatisfied with your generation.

So without further ado…

  • What is a Democratic Socialist?
  • Where has socialism actually worked?
  • Are you aware that the left-wing ideology that has produced Socialism, Marxism and the likes has claimed the lives of millions across the globe and impoverished and ruined the lives of millions more?
  • And did you know that your man, Bernie Sanders, has fraternized with these folk? He visited the Sandinista-run Nicaragua, vacationed in the USSR, and praised Cuba’s Fidel Castro.
  • Are you aware that people across the world flee to the U.S. from countries run by men like the one you so passionately support?
  • How is Bernie going to pay for his ludicrous proposals without adding trillions to the national debt? (Hint: taxing the one percent isn’t going to cut it)
  • Are you aware that the “free” things Bernie talks about aren’t actually free?
  • Do you understand economics? History? Basic math?
  • Did you know the one percent of wealthiest Americans account for nearly half of the federal income tax revenue? Conversely, did you know that 45 percent of Americans pay no federal income tax?
  • If Bernie is for a $15 minimum wage, why does he pay some of his congressional employees $12 an hour?
  • Did you know that free college already exists? Ever heard of scholarships for performing well in school? Loans and grants for the low-income? ROTC? Even city colleges that pay you to attend?
  • If you’re asking me to pay for your college now, do you also expect me to pay for your car, house, cellphone bill and Netflix account at some point?

  • Did you know Bernie thinks it’s okay to abort a baby up until the day before it’s born?
  • Does Bernie expect us to support those who wait until age 40 to earn their first paycheck (as he did)?
  • Did you know Bernie doesn’t really know how he would go about fulfilling one of his central campaign themes: breaking up the banks?
  • If you hate corporations and capitalism so much, why do you own an iPhone? Why do you use Facebook? Instagram? Uber?
  • What has Bernie accomplished in his nearly three-decade-long career in Congress?
  • Why would anyone work for a living if they had to give away 90 percent of what they earn to the government?
  • Explain why Bernie wants to prosecute those who have exercised their First Amendment right in disagreeing with his view on climate change.
  • Do you really think climate change poses a greater threat than Islamic terrorism?

If you have an answer to any of these questions, please feel free to comment.

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