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CULT OF PERSONALITIES (1)
One of the most counter-productive aspects of current politics is how almost everything devolves to "teams" -- allegiance to individuals rather than principles.
I fell into that trap in 2016, which is why I've tried so hard not to do it this cycle...
One of the most counter-productive aspects of current politics is how almost everything devolves to "teams" -- allegiance to individuals rather than principles.
I fell into that trap in 2016, which is why I've tried so hard not to do it this cycle...
CULT OF PERSONALITIES (2)
It's one thing to support a candidate or a political leader, another altogether to view everything through the lens of whether they're "winning" or "losing."
#Impeachment is a perfect example. It's about the Constitution, not any particular Democrat.
It's one thing to support a candidate or a political leader, another altogether to view everything through the lens of whether they're "winning" or "losing."
#Impeachment is a perfect example. It's about the Constitution, not any particular Democrat.
Countless activists and politicians spent month after tireless month creating the space for #impeachment.
Groups like @IndivisibleTeam, @by_the_ppl, @MoveOn and so many others mobilized and organized. Activists were trolled and attacked for pressuring the Dem leadership...
Groups like @IndivisibleTeam, @by_the_ppl, @MoveOn and so many others mobilized and organized. Activists were trolled and attacked for pressuring the Dem leadership...
@IndivisibleTeam @by_the_ppl @MoveOn Long before #impeachment was acceptable to Beltway gatekeepers, reps like @RepAlGreen and @RepMaxineWaters put it on the table.
But yesterday it became all about being for or against Pelosi, which is absurd.
It's all about the rule of law. That's it.
Now let's push for a vote.
But yesterday it became all about being for or against Pelosi, which is absurd.
It's all about the rule of law. That's it.
Now let's push for a vote.
