No. In politics, you have to work with opposing sides to get something pushed over the line.
This kind of thinking is why the political sphere is so polarized today. Conservative thinking is regressive and should be challenged, but if you can use them occasionally to push for progress in other areas, you absolutely should.
You said it was a bad take when someone else said to work with people you don’t like but have the same goals. To me that implies you think Bernie should reject her support. I think the second part of your comment is valid, in that when working with a snake, one has to make sure they don’t get bit.
You have to reward the behavior you want to see. I don’t like her, and I think she’s done tons of horrible shit. But if she suddenly woke up tomorrow and because a leftist, I’d fucking cheer her on and become a supporter. Even if she was only doing it out of spite to republicans she felt wronged by. Because it’s more important that good shit gets done than that we hold grudges against people. So even though she’s not a full blown leftist right now, and probably never will be, I’m still going to cheer on the good behavior I do see and continue to call out and pushback against the bad behavior
Bernie needs every ally he can get, and honestly, republicans have a much better track record of actually passing legislation they want, so maybe some republicans having moments of clarity and supporting basic human rights is a damn good thing
This is a bad take. You really do need to think about who you stand with, even if they appear to align on one thing.
No. In politics, you have to work with opposing sides to get something pushed over the line.
This kind of thinking is why the political sphere is so polarized today. Conservative thinking is regressive and should be challenged, but if you can use them occasionally to push for progress in other areas, you absolutely should.
A lot of leftists gonna be real mad when they read this comment.
I think most leftists understand the difference between using someone and teaming up with them.
Are you suggesting the Bernie should tell her he doesn’t want her to support him and Gaza?
Is that what I said? Is that what “thinking about” something means to you?
You said it was a bad take when someone else said to work with people you don’t like but have the same goals. To me that implies you think Bernie should reject her support. I think the second part of your comment is valid, in that when working with a snake, one has to make sure they don’t get bit.
He shouldn’t acknowledge her support at best. At worst just say he appreciates any additional support in the important endeavor. End quote.
You have to reward the behavior you want to see. I don’t like her, and I think she’s done tons of horrible shit. But if she suddenly woke up tomorrow and because a leftist, I’d fucking cheer her on and become a supporter. Even if she was only doing it out of spite to republicans she felt wronged by. Because it’s more important that good shit gets done than that we hold grudges against people. So even though she’s not a full blown leftist right now, and probably never will be, I’m still going to cheer on the good behavior I do see and continue to call out and pushback against the bad behavior
Bernie needs every ally he can get, and honestly, republicans have a much better track record of actually passing legislation they want, so maybe some republicans having moments of clarity and supporting basic human rights is a damn good thing
It did wonders for Kamala.