Let's hear it for Bernie.

The Nation: Austerity Doesn't Work Anywhere : NPR

one of the few still unafraid to speak his convictions to the world.  He voices a hope that the rejection of austerity measures in Europe will transfer across the pond to the American voter.  There is just no need to call for the middle class, who's resources have dwindled, to carry the burden of cleaning up the mess caused by the wealthy.