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(9,986 posts)Please read through these threads and posts. They are not long and contain arguments really appropriate for young people.
Start here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218767575
Bernie Sanders Tells Progressives Why They Must Vote For Joe Biden
My daughter's response was WOW
More
https://democraticunderground.com/1016374137
The Case for Biden
and in some detail:
https://democraticunderground.com/1016374164
14 College, Young Voter Groups Endorse Biden-Harris, Campaign Starts 'Students for Biden-Harris'
I spell out the dystopian GOP vision there.
and here, if you like:
Young people (mentioned above) no doubt sense the dystopian alternative, having seen its affects
especially on school massacres and LGBTQ+ persecuting and the GOP war on women.
Here's the list I share with young people. Steal it and share it.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=18754657
Your alternative dystopian future.
Government dictates what you read, your religion and your private life. Period trackers mandatory, and report to the government.
More welfare for the rich.
Americans pitted against each other along lines of race, color, religion, gender, sexuality, and income. Vilification of blacks, Jews, Muslims, lgbtq+ , homeless, and women of strength, with increasing violence, even murder against them.
Private health care companies deny needed treatments to save money. (Death panels are here!)
The wealthy pay even less in taxes.
Every civil right is eroded by clown judges living in the 18th century rewriting the constitution.
Worker's rights and benefits reduced in order to create greater profits for businesses.
Safety nets removed, so that homeless, and jobless people are left to die on the streets.
More, more, more of culture war.
GUNS, everywhere, with no limitations or requirements. Kids get them freely.
Minorities and women blamed for every imaginable blip.
Support of authoritarian regimes across the globe, who eagerly imprison, "re-educate", murder and commit atrocities on others.
Lies, hate speech and threats are welcomed on "social media" and given support by government officials.
Medical care and prescription drug costs skyrocket.
OH, AND A MERCILESS AND VICIOUS WAR AGAINST WOMEN.
PERSECUTION AND PROSECUTION FOR ASSERTING ANY RIGHTS AT ALL.
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I commented on this:
My daughter replied with a WOW to it, and I hope it convinces many others of what there is to lose, while Bernie and Kamala speak (to Joe) for all civilians brutalized by the war.
I am a techie and got on a sales team as the system engineer or sales engineer as its now called. Wanting to know more about the sales process, I read lots, and got one of those personal MBA degrees (the ones that you award yourself!)
Well, a lot of it had to do with persuasion. You cant reason with someone you just pissed off (Ive seen that in customers who werent notified of changes in the sales team) and you always look for common ground to set a baseline for discussions. It sometimes takes people a long time (or never) to understand these, and I am so proud that Bernie is working with Joe closely, if not in perfect agreement at all times. Together, they have gotten a lot of progressive legislation passed, and I see the same common ground being established with young people, who have the choice of two distinct futures, and can rely on Joe Bidens big heart to help all. He has demonstrated that in all the good he has done for people who voted against him.