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We all know The Godfather, right? If we want Trump and his corrupt GOP out of office, we may want to borrow a page from Puzo.
Though obviously fraught with legal and ethical infractions, there are several important themes throughout that could teach us a thing or two.
Though obviously fraught with legal and ethical infractions, there are several important themes throughout that could teach us a thing or two.
Loyalty - If we can’t take each other at our word, if we’re constantly worried about getting betrayed by our most trusted allies, we’ve already lost.
Without loyalty, there is no unity. Without unity among the Dems, independents and non-voters, the GOP will win once again.
Without loyalty, there is no unity. Without unity among the Dems, independents and non-voters, the GOP will win once again.
Omerta - a code of silence that excludes outsiders. Can we keep things just among ourselves already? Giving away any information is like giving the other side a gift.
It makes us Fredo.
It makes us Fredo.
Never Go Against the Family (or your Allies) - This. Ok. Please. This. Infighting makes us appear petty, vulnerable, and naive.
It is creating cracks that will splinter and every splintered sliver is a way in. A way for the GOP to triumph yet again.
It is creating cracks that will splinter and every splintered sliver is a way in. A way for the GOP to triumph yet again.
As candidate selection is upon us, I go out on a very thin limb, mostly alone. But I say F this. Pick who you want, I’ll vote for them, as long as they can beat trump. But this public infighting on our side is a gigantic gift I am not giving to the GOP. #pezzonovante
We have every right to peacefully protest this corrupt regime.
