Short thread on brilliant qualities of this gifted politician...apparent to anyone with an eye, IN SPITE OF unjust erasures, minimizations, and attacks she is facing.
My thread is inspired by a quote I just read from ancient times. 1.
@Politidope @blackwomenviews 1.
My thread is inspired by a quote I just read from ancient times. 1.
@Politidope @blackwomenviews 1.
The quote is from Herodotus, a Greek historian who lived from
484 to 425 BC. His histories survive because he was a canny observer of events and of human nature, which, despite different milieus, is very recognizable over the centures. 2.
484 to 425 BC. His histories survive because he was a canny observer of events and of human nature, which, despite different milieus, is very recognizable over the centures. 2.
HERODOTUS: "
He is the best man [WOMAN] who, when making his [HER] plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold." 3.
He is the best man [WOMAN] who, when making his [HER] plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold." 3.
Senator Harris has quality to an exceptional degree. In the quiet of her own mind, she assesses strategy, plans her ground game, sets up her goals (leading to an undefeated spate of electoral victories)
But when the moment for ACTION comes, she is boldness personified 4.
But when the moment for ACTION comes, she is boldness personified 4.
Senator Harris has ability to SYNTHESIZE ACTION of present moment (action she has just taken), with her SCHOLARLY KNOWLEDGE of the history and culture of the United States Senate, then COMMUNICATE this synthesized material to an audience.
DIRECT TWEET of her post-Kavanaugh walk-out "Hallway Speech." - October 2018
