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Brash
@brashstrike
political ruminations & associated discontents
Dec 1, 2019 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Lot of respect for this thread and the analysis therein, but once again, when it comes to Beto, analysts just can't seem to help lumping him with the truly problematic (white) male candidates in the field, which explains why the media was so successful in destroying his campaign. As we know, Beto's collapse did not happen "out of the blue." It can only appear sudden to those who were not paying attention or who want to further a simplistic narrative about race relating to the media's treatment of candidates. The truth is a lot more nuanced and nefarious.
Nov 3, 2019 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
Any analysis of Beto's candidacy that acts as though Mayor Pete's rise was just some organic phenomenon is, pardon my french, full of sh*t. Pete's "rise", coincided with Beto's "decline" due to cynical coordination across the liberal and conservative media spheres. The media actively aided and abetted Pete's candidacy, while they actively stifled Beto's. It was a *choice* to pretend that Pete possessed some startling intellect, just as it was a choice to pretend that Beto embodied toxic white male privilege and entitlement.
Sep 9, 2019 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Was thinking about what makes Beto O'Rourke such an impressive candidate; what's the quality behind the intangible "it" that he possesses, other than the undeniable charisma and sense of innate goodness and decency that makes people gravitate towards him? It occurred to me that as Beto's campaign for president has played out, with his "go everywhere, engage everyone" philosophy, and in particular the events that have unfolded after El Paso, Beto has taken on the stance of less a candidate and more that of an advocate and activist.
Mar 23, 2019 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
Ok, I have to get this off my chest, then back to regular order: STOP blaming Beto O'Rourke for your candidate not getting enough attention, isn't higher in the polls, or whatever thing you think he's doing to prevent your fave to shine. Beto standing on tables and chairs or doing 10 counties in 2 days is not doing a damn thing other than highlighting his preferred style and energy levels.