Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumOne thing that is completely undeniable about Bernie Sanders is the enormous political courage he...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One thing that is completely undeniable about Bernie Sanders is the enormous political courage he consistently wields on behalf of others.<br><br>This statement is a big deal. Hes not just standing up for two members - hes standing for the integrity of the entire US Congress. <a href="https://t.co/dZ8jPIyrLU">https://t.co/dZ8jPIyrLU</a></p> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Uncle Joe
(58,657 posts)Thanks for the thread Hassin Bin Sober.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Chemisse
(30,831 posts)I wish others would echo it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Vegas Roller
(704 posts)Jane Sanders' tweet in support of BS.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
comradebillyboy
(10,194 posts)a bunch of other prominent Democrats stand up for Omar and Talib? It's not like Bernie was the only one.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
thesquanderer
(12,008 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(95,174 posts)He has an absolutely safe lifetime seat in the Senate. He can call for whatever policies he wants with no political risk.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
thesquanderer
(12,008 posts)So are you saying that anyone with a safe seat, by definition, can't be courageous?
I'm also not sure how much value there is to a "lifetime seat" in a position that renews in 6 year intervals is really going to be to someone who is 77.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(95,174 posts)Feel free to explain to me how "courage" applies:
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
thesquanderer
(12,008 posts)Good answer... because it means at least you're consistent!
I think one can be courageous in taking a position, even if you're not at risk of losing your job. You're still at risk of getting on people's wrong side, endangering committee positions or otherwise losing status (which equates to power), of being marginalized, of having less influence. I'm not saying that's the case here, I"m just talking conceptually, that I think even a senator in a "safe seat" can be seen as courageous for taking controversial positions.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NYMinute
(3,256 posts)to have no major legislation to show for in 30 years except naming two post offices.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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