Joe Klein, you made my brain explode when you talked about how the Democratic party has so celebrated individuality and identity (our differences) that they have failed to unite us, the electorate, behind them. Yes! Yes! This is a fatal flaw. We must have room for the diversity of the American people, and agree that "we're all equal but we gotta make our way on our own." What could be more patriotic, a stronger message, than "we believe in everyone's right to be who they are, pursue their happiness, the protection of everyone's civil rights, and the Democratic Party will deliver an even playing field to the American people so they can get about the business of pursuing that happiness." This statement kills stupid identity politics that we seem to get wrapped around the axle on ALL THE TIME, but makes it clear that everyone matters. It also delivers into the hands of each American the freedom AND responsibility for their own happiness.
In a recent post Andrew Wilson(https://bit.ly/4qzHsam) takes the Substack audience through the most recent polling numbers of Cheeto’s declining demise But what struck me was American’s faith in Congress This is on top of the numbers earlier in the year of support of the Democratic National Committee which was in the 20’s And it’s taken a diabolical character like Cheeto to awaken the sleeping giant/American electorate to get out of its van Winkel slumber to begin to take back our country hijacked by the DNC “Establishment” ie political strategists like Simon Rosenburg(of Hopium Chronicles which I wouldn’t recommend) who pose as consultant but have a distinct dark underbelly agenda of acceptance of Palestinian genocide and taint the party’s agenda with dishonesty and personal hidden agendas that control the party’s narrative
America is waking up to this dishonesty by the party supposedly supporting the truth and values that WE the People hold dear Now WE witness spikes of consciousness who represent those ideals that have been spurned by the “Establishment” Politicians like Zohran Mamdami, Graham Plattner, and Dan Osborn are not embraced but lead the way to support the ideals and policies that made America great And WE the People who are on the front lines at protests are insisting a return to politicians who have integrity and speak the truth without the need for a “party endorsement” because they know when they speak for the American middle class they will win!!!
We need to accept that the "melting pot" is not really the AMerican ideal. We have to accept differences and celebrate them -- are there better ways to do it? yes.
On another insane topic, Trump told the US Navy in Japan yesterday that he wants the navy to start using STEAM-powered ships. Also, Trump wants to bring an end to aircraft carriers. He said STEAM five or six times. Then, Trump started talking about catapults and magnets and how they could be used on navy ships.
What about starting a new party which contains both democrats , independents and the few sane republicans? Formulate a universal message and caucus to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions?
Joe Klein, you made my brain explode when you talked about how the Democratic party has so celebrated individuality and identity (our differences) that they have failed to unite us, the electorate, behind them. Yes! Yes! This is a fatal flaw. We must have room for the diversity of the American people, and agree that "we're all equal but we gotta make our way on our own." What could be more patriotic, a stronger message, than "we believe in everyone's right to be who they are, pursue their happiness, the protection of everyone's civil rights, and the Democratic Party will deliver an even playing field to the American people so they can get about the business of pursuing that happiness." This statement kills stupid identity politics that we seem to get wrapped around the axle on ALL THE TIME, but makes it clear that everyone matters. It also delivers into the hands of each American the freedom AND responsibility for their own happiness.
Fantastic discussion. Thank you all!
Stuart & I live in Vermont. Joe Trippi knows Vermont too.
Santorum--the anti-christ and my former senator.
Oh so very true!
That is a good thing! They have courage!
Excellent: what is conservatism? What does it do for the people? What kind of country do we want --?
The DNC And The “Establishment”
In a recent post Andrew Wilson(https://bit.ly/4qzHsam) takes the Substack audience through the most recent polling numbers of Cheeto’s declining demise But what struck me was American’s faith in Congress This is on top of the numbers earlier in the year of support of the Democratic National Committee which was in the 20’s And it’s taken a diabolical character like Cheeto to awaken the sleeping giant/American electorate to get out of its van Winkel slumber to begin to take back our country hijacked by the DNC “Establishment” ie political strategists like Simon Rosenburg(of Hopium Chronicles which I wouldn’t recommend) who pose as consultant but have a distinct dark underbelly agenda of acceptance of Palestinian genocide and taint the party’s agenda with dishonesty and personal hidden agendas that control the party’s narrative
America is waking up to this dishonesty by the party supposedly supporting the truth and values that WE the People hold dear Now WE witness spikes of consciousness who represent those ideals that have been spurned by the “Establishment” Politicians like Zohran Mamdami, Graham Plattner, and Dan Osborn are not embraced but lead the way to support the ideals and policies that made America great And WE the People who are on the front lines at protests are insisting a return to politicians who have integrity and speak the truth without the need for a “party endorsement” because they know when they speak for the American middle class they will win!!!
Thank you gentlemen!
We need to accept that the "melting pot" is not really the AMerican ideal. We have to accept differences and celebrate them -- are there better ways to do it? yes.
Always like Stuart Stevens views. Always! Good show. Thanks. Good discussion.
On another insane topic, Trump told the US Navy in Japan yesterday that he wants the navy to start using STEAM-powered ships. Also, Trump wants to bring an end to aircraft carriers. He said STEAM five or six times. Then, Trump started talking about catapults and magnets and how they could be used on navy ships.
What about starting a new party which contains both democrats , independents and the few sane republicans? Formulate a universal message and caucus to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions?
Republicans are being blamed...Democrats are energized to continue to resist
All might want to visit Dr Steven Hassan's www.bitemodel.com - it will teach you something and help his research.
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