By the way, clo, for myself I see Sanders in about the same place as FDR on the political spectrum.
Domestically, he's more New Deal/ European mixed economy than pips-squeaking socialist.
Economically-speaking, there's still something to be said for government involvement at this point. Infrastructure remains poor and worth the investment at these interest rates.
There's a reason young people are turning to Bernie. It's because they are inheriting an unusually tough environment. Same old just isn't appealing, regardless of whether you think it is the best way forward.