Bernie V. Hillary Comes Down To One Simple Question

Hillary v. Bernie. Still confused? Need an election guide. Take a few minutes, and think about what your values and beliefs want for today, and tomorrow. When you do, the choice comes down to one simple question. Do you prefer a government that works for business, or a government that works for people?

Over the past 30 years, we have chosen a system based on a government working for big business. Major policies a based on the premise of  profit for businesses first. Major trade agreements have only considered exploitation for profits. Healthcare is driven by a profit model, leaving millions underinsured or uninsured. Minimum wage versus living wage has made many people struggle to work multiple jobs to eek out an existence. To keep things simple, all systems exist upon a similar model of profit before people.

Most industrialized countries since World War II have adopted a system known as a socialized democracy often times confused with "Socialism." The countries that have socialized democracies have systems that provide universal benefits for the citizens of one's country. Healthcare is universal. Wages are higher. Debt is greatly reduced. Financial markets do not allow predatory lending. In a sense, socialized democracies transfer  the wealth of the richest to the middle class, however it also eliminates the idea of a welfare state as we know it in our country. The welfare of everyone replaces a caste system as we have in the United States.

This is why after the last CNN debate, Hillary continues to fundraise, partnering with wealthy donors. Bernie went to see the Pope to discuss wealth disparities. Bernie knows that the biggest problem facing people in the United States and many countries is the wealth disparities that create a caste system. Knowing the difference in the two candidates, Hillary and Bernie would most likely look like this regarding major policies that effect our daily lives:

Healthcare:

Hillary - A slow progression towards universal healthcare. Profits would hold hostage each round of legislative actions

Bernie - A comprehensive overhaul of the system that would provide a single payer (Medicare) system for everyone.

Wages:

Hillary - 12.00 increase that would be a great improvement.

Bernie - 15.00 which would bring us to a livable wage. People would be less dependent on government services due to this wage would qualify them for independence versus dependence regarding many safety net programs.

Education:

Hillary - Would allow banks to slow the trend towards Free College. Also, banks would continue to profit from the Student Loan Process as programs would continue to benefit the banking industry.

Bernie - Similar to healthcare, Bernie would overhaul our education system, and would find a solution to loan debt, as it is a modern from of indentured servitude to banks.

Environmental Issues:

Hillary - will continue progress towards energy dependence. However major stakeholders such as oil and gas will play a major role in reaching that goal. She will allow catastrophic initiatives that impact communities negatively such as fracking.

Bernie - will seek out solar, wind and energy solutions that reduce our dependency of foreign and domestic oil. He will also seek alternatives to fracking and most likely ban the future practice of fracking.

Critics of this article will say it is "pie in the sky." However, the reality is Bernie wants a system of government that works for the people,  while Hillary wants a less progressive policy that works for big business. She will work towards policies that work towards a common goal of helping people, only she will take a much longer path to enable big business to continue to profit for many years as the transition happens.

The problem with Hillary's policies are that we will continue to exist in a lottery system of care. Wages and benefits are a great example of the gap between Hillary and Bernie. Under Clinton you make 12.00 an hr. and have health insurance that costs 6000.00 a year with a 6000.00 deductible, you will be considered insured, but your insurance company benefits more that you. Under Sanders, you have a system that switches the model to completely cover care, so that you have the freedom to live
without doubt and worry bankrupting you, and your family. When you step away, and look at your choice from a perspective of using the correct moral compass , the chances are you are going to lean towards Bernie Sanders.