Bernie Sanders, Who Honestly Stands for Environmental and Social Justice, Might Run for the U.S. Presidency?

There is no doubt that, were he to run for president, Independent Party superstar Bernie Sanders would garner a great deal of support, for any or all of the six reasons that the author of this article suggests.   Perhaps the most compelling is the first: he wants money out of politics. 

Even the true sheep among U.S. voters somehow understand that We The People have an ever-decreasing voice in government.  Most of us–even those who may not be paying too close attention–are deeply concerned about the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, which empower corporations and super-rich individuals to spend as much as they’d like to influence our elections in any direction they choose.

Since my focus is on energy, it’s easy for me to say that the most egregious form of corruption of the legislative process comes from Big Oil, in its 24/7 battle  to maintain a playing field in which renewable energy finds itself at a distinct disadvantage.  Yet, people who study healthcare, agribusiness, financial regulation, or any other major arena, could make an equivalent claim.

Having said this, the last time I felt that an Independent might be a good idea, we wound up with two terms of George W. Bush, whose administration didn’t turn out terribly well by most standards – certainly if those standards have anything whatsoever to do with the health of the environment.  In any case, Bernie will most certainly get my vote if he runs.