Bob Franken: Bernie Sanders’ Truthful Lie

Here's why what Bernie Sanders promises is false: Because what he says is true -- the system really is rigged so he can't deliver. The wealthy in this country have a grossly unfair advantage because they can bribe our politicians to make sure the laws don't apply to them.

Actually, they can use their financial advantage to buy the best of everything for themselves, whether it be tax shelters, medical care, lavish homes, education, you name it. They maintain their gilded existence through what amounts to bribery. They use their campaign contributions, meaning payoffs, and the overlap of their l...