I'm not a TA gimmick but I'm flattered you think so. I'm not into politics. I think the current system is broken and is a complete sham.
That said if Bernie Sanders is 100% opposed to corporate political funding I'm impressed. If he gets the Democrat nomination he instantly becomes a danger to the current political structure.
Adam, let's play out your hypothetical scenario:
Bernie negotiating against Netanyahu
Bernie in a military stare down with Putin
Bernie getting shit on by the Mexican PM
Bernie getting bitch slapped by Merkel
Bernie getting sand kicked in his face by the Saudis
Bernie getting beat silly by a Republican Congress
Bernie having hot tub sex with homo Trudeau from Canada
Just where exactly do you think this Parkinsons shaking old fool could ever even pretend to be the leader of the free world?
He's a running joke and his political career is the punchline