And because I'm ranting, and it's never good to let a good rant go to waste... this is why I think Bernie is incredibly ineffective. He has stayed employed because he represents Vermont which is - no offense - probably full of weirdos who have little in common with the rest of the country. Being weird is cool and all, but if you want to actually effect change you need to be able to work within the system and translate your political capital into political power to actually accomplish something.
He has been pissing his political capital away for months! MONTHS!
I think his problem is that he doesn't understand what my friend, FHTK, understands - you can be right or do right. You can be right or you can actually get something done that moves the needle in the right direction.
I read this the other day, and I'm still laughing over it:
I'm from Vermont and have been represented by Bernie in one form or another for my entire life, and he was never, at no point except for this campaign for the highest office in the land, a Democrat. It was always "Bernard Sanders, Independent-VT." And remember, in Vermont, the Democratic party is essentially considered as right-wing as France's Front National, with all the real political power split between the Marijuana Party, the Chakratarians, the Vegan Transcendental Party, and the members of Phish.
I will say I am grateful for Dorito Mussolini hijacking the R party because I think it's - hopefully when I'm optimistic - going to allow a lot of people to look outside their boxes of where they've placed parties and see them for what they are.
I think the R party has been on this track for awhile with the continued doubling down but this isn't conservatism. Even President Obama said there wasn't much that was Republican and definitely not conservative. Maybe people will be able to look outside of their preconceived notions...
ESF , what's the link to that one Rep blogger that is very logical in his blogs? New phone so I don't have it my favorites anymore. Please and thank you!
I've taught SC history for 12 years - and do my best to make sure my students know that the party of Lincoln is not the same as the GOP today. Sadly, so many adults missed out on this.
I will say I am grateful for Dorito Mussolini hijacking the R party because I think it's - hopefully when I'm optimistic - going to allow a lot of people to look outside their boxes of where they've placed parties and see them for what they are.
I think the R party has been on this track for awhile with the continued doubling down but this isn't conservatism. Even President Obama said there wasn't much that was Republican and definitely not conservative. Maybe people will be able to look outside of their preconceived notions...
I sincerely hoped this would be true for my dad, because I believe he is an honest, kindhearted man who mostly does the right thing. I was profoundly disappointed by him this week, and it sucks.
I will say I am grateful for Dorito Mussolini hijacking the R party because I think it's - hopefully when I'm optimistic - going to allow a lot of people to look outside their boxes of where they've placed parties and see them for what they are.
I think the R party has been on this track for awhile with the continued doubling down but this isn't conservatism. Even President Obama said there wasn't much that was Republican and definitely not conservative. Maybe people will be able to look outside of their preconceived notions...
I sincerely hoped this would be true for my dad, because I believe he is an honest, kindhearted man who mostly does the right thing. I was profoundly disappointed by him this week, and it sucks.
I have a feeling I will be similarly disappointed by my parents. It's depressing.
Post by EllieArroway on Jul 28, 2016 17:29:09 GMT -5
DH texted me that he's not feeling well and wants to skip out on the convention watch party, so it looks like I am with y'all again tonight. Good news is I already booked a sitter so I will be kid-free all night (they are having a sleepover). I am picking up Thai food and wine and heading home now!
I sincerely hoped this would be true for my dad, because I believe he is an honest, kindhearted man who mostly does the right thing. I was profoundly disappointed by him this week, and it sucks.
I have a feeling I will be similarly disappointed by my parents. It's depressing.
The crazy thing is that he's patriotic as fuck! DH told him he's putting party before country. He refused to watch ANY of the DNC. How can he be moved by unbridled patriotism if he won't listen?