But in Deans case, it was the Democratic establishment that didn't want him in there. Same case with Bernie - the establishment doesn't like him because he wont protect the donor classes grip on the economy and government. It's not like Dean wouldn't have had a chance against the Republican.

And not only that, but people who do have concerns about the label socialist will soon learn that Bernie is actually a 'Nordic' capitalist, that is he believes in free markets where the profit incentive doesn't negatively impact peoples lives, and they should otherwise be regulated (we already do this) or owned by the…

I would have said the same thing until I learned about Bernie Sanders from right-winger acquaintance who was speaking very positively of him and said he would vote for this guy. Weeks later I hear a couple of libertarian friends saying the same things. I finally checked out this Independent Senator from Vermont and…