Yes, I am going to talk about politics.
I am aware that politics can be a touchy subject and I certainly don't want to offend anyone, but the inescapable truth is that there are political issues that directly affect birds and the people who watch them. Not the least of these is Global Warming, which the two leading Republican candidates firmly refuse to acknowledge the existence of. If birders stand up politically for the issues that matter to us, we can make a difference.
And that being said, I feel as a birder that the best candidate to address the environmental and bird-related issues plaguing our country today is Bernie Sanders. Bernie acknowledges that climate change is the single greatest threat facing our planet and has a comprehensive plan to combat it, not to mention a strong record of voting for the environment in the senate.
Not to mention Bernie was endorsed by an actual House Finch.
So I urge you to join the growing number of birders who are proud to support Bernie Sanders for president. Birders can show their support for Bernie by using the hashtags #Birders4Bernie and #BirdieSanders (also use #FeelTheBern and #Bernie2016 to connect with a wider group of Bernie supporters). You can volunteer and contribute to the campaign and call potential voters. But most importantly, Vote For Bernie, both in the general election in your state's primary or caucus!
I am aware that politics can be a touchy subject and I certainly don't want to offend anyone, but the inescapable truth is that there are political issues that directly affect birds and the people who watch them. Not the least of these is Global Warming, which the two leading Republican candidates firmly refuse to acknowledge the existence of. If birders stand up politically for the issues that matter to us, we can make a difference.
And that being said, I feel as a birder that the best candidate to address the environmental and bird-related issues plaguing our country today is Bernie Sanders. Bernie acknowledges that climate change is the single greatest threat facing our planet and has a comprehensive plan to combat it, not to mention a strong record of voting for the environment in the senate.
Not to mention Bernie was endorsed by an actual House Finch.
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| A House Finch endorses Bernie Sanders |
The birds will thank you for it.
