The Congressman from Vermont

Here's a must-read interview of Vermont Congressman Bernie Sanders, conducted by The Progressive's Ruth Coniff. Among a host of other insightful observations, Mr. Sanders says:

In my view this happens to be one of the most dangerous moments in American history. These guys are not just reactionaries. They are changing the rules of the game so they will stay in power for the indefinite future. We see this abuse of power on the floor of the House. They kept the voting rolls open for three hours to pass the Medicare prescription drug bill. I had an amendment, which won, on the Patriot Act. They kept the voting open twenty minutes longer to defeat it. They break the rules. It's like having a football game go into the fifth quarter because you don't like the results at the end of the fourth quarter.

The Congressman also raises the issue of having a viable third political party. I think the times demand it. Do we have the courage, the common sense, and the will, America?