Friday’s are normally my day off, but today instead of hitting the golf course, and staring at CNN all day I made a wise choice of getting on the highway to witness face to face the next President of the United States Senator Bernie Sanders.

Today was the first time I’ve ever experienced the heart of Tama, Iowa and the Meskwaki Tribe other than going to the Casino (For the Buffet, lol). I arrived at the venue an hour and 15 minutes early to find that cars had already filled the parking lot to witness a historic event.

When I walked in the building it was a huge joy to see a plethora of Native American art, and history. I am a huge history buff and I couldn’t stop glancing, gazing, and grinning at the culture that surrounded me.

After sightseeing I immediately tried to find me a private spot to do a videochat/interview with BernieTV, and it was hard to concentrate because I just wanted to ask the employees a million questions about the history of the Meskawki tribe.

Immediately following the interview I went to go find my seat way up front to get a good glance of Bernie. I was impressed at the number of people at the venue because the town has a small population of 1400 residents. I was even more impressed at the presence of the young students from the Local High School who came in great numbers not just to sit, but they came with excellent questions to ask the candidate.

Out of the blue all I hear is loud chants of”Bernie, Bernie, Bernie”. In walks our leader who has such a confidence about him that you would think he was being inaugurated as President today. His presence in the auditorium was exciting and emotional at the same time.

Bernie takes the podium, and opens his mouth and the next 45 minutes has me on the edge of my seat. Here’s a overview of his speech.

1. Minimum wage- millions of people all across America are working two, and sometimes three jobs at a time because wages are entirely way too low. Bernie stated while he was in Des Moines someone shared with him that 90% of the people going to the emergency food shelter are working people. They aren’t earning enough money to support their family. That’s why the minimum wage needs to be raised to $15.00 an hour across the next several years. Therefore if a person is working 40 hours a week that person should not be living in poverty.

2. Unemployment- Bernie shared that if you read the paper it says unemployment is officially 5.1%. He said if you look at those who have stopped looking for work, and others real unemployment is actually at 10%.

3. Education- Bernie shared that he presented to legislation that every public college should be tuition free. He shared that there are kids in the forth and fifth grade who never believe they’ll make it to the middle class and to get a higher education. He further said if we further encourage our kids to go to college they will earn their degree and make something wonderful out of themselves.

4. Pay equity for Women- Women make 78 cents to the dollar for the work they do.

5. Climate Change- climate change is destroying our world. Scientists tell us if we don’t get our act together in the short coming years what we wil expect to see by the end of this century is the world become 5-10 degrees warmer. That means more droughts, more floods, more international conflict. This affects not just the USA, but the whole world. He shared this issue is knowingly meaningful to Native Americans because they have always believed in treating nature with respect.

6. Healthcare- There are over 35 million people in this world with no healthcare. When you have a high deductible you hesitate going to the doctor and when you hesitate going to the doctor you naturally get sicker and may end up dying. I want to see every person go the doctor regardless of the cost with a Medicare for all program. The United States is the only place in the world who pays the highest price for prescription drugs. Bernie shared that about 30 years ago while he was in congress took a bus load of women to Canada from Vermont who were dealing with Breast Cancer to purchase medicine that cost one tenth of what it would cost here in the USA. He said it makes. I sense and please stop ripping off the American people.

7. Veterans- When men and women fight to defend this country you do not turn your back on them. No matter what the deficit may be they still deserve the help that they need.

In closing Bernie shared that this country is made up of all types of people not just the billionaires. He further stated for his supporters to not just support the campaign, but support the political revolution.

I didn’t get a chance to chat with him in detail, but we will be doing so in the near future, and he will be visiting city to meet with the community. Guys like Bernie are difficult to come by. I am asking you for you to join the movement, and be apart of history. I want you to go down in the books right along with me for putting a genuine, passionate, trustworthy, heart felt, servant into 1600 Pensylvania Ave. the fire is getting hotter and hotter. Do you feel the Bern??