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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Here's something Bernie Sanders appears not to understand. [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)38. "Economic Justice cannot undo Social Injustice. It is the reverse that is true, actually."
Economic Justice cannot undo Social Injustice. It is the reverse that is true, actually. Senator Sanders believes he is right, because his privilege has taught him that he is right.
Social Justice must come first. Economic Justice derives from that, and always has.
That's one of the most infuriating things about him. There are many other things about him, of course, that I find to be undesirable traits... but his "white privilege" (and the fact that he doesn't recognize it) shapes his views so rigidly... and that he's unwilling to even consider that his beliefs are skewed and wrong, well... I'm just saying that those are NOT the qualities that I'd look for in someone who wants to become the leader of the free world.
Social Justice must come first. Economic Justice derives from that, and always has.
The "I'm always right" mentality and that stern inability to consider additional information and the view points of others is one of his biggest weaknesses and shortcomings.
I'm constantly amazed at how many of his flock perceive that flaw of his as something to be admired. It's not. It's actually something that stands in the way of making progress through compromise and finding common ground and mutual interests. He won't listen to anyone, so the process grinds to a halt.
That's not leadership. That's just stubbornness.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Please, don't stereotype that time as "old 60's." That era was ahead of its time.
ancianita
Mar 2020
#16
I was in college, working two jobs, and saw it, too. Defining it by a small percentage of its worst
ancianita
Mar 2020
#42
My Problem With Bernie Has Always Been His View That Racial Ills Could Be Solved with a $15/Hr Wage
Indykatie
Mar 2020
#13
You took that word, ide fixe right out of my little brain before I could get it out and check the
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#55
Very well done. I'm an old white man too, who grew up in the same general area and generation....
George II
Mar 2020
#26
Well said MM. I discussed your post with my wife just now and it lead us to google MLK and
c-rational
Mar 2020
#28
"Economic Justice cannot undo Social Injustice. It is the reverse that is true, actually."
NurseJackie
Mar 2020
#38
Your are like me in many ways but much more articulate. My wealthy sister and I had an argument
Pepsidog
Mar 2020
#45
"always has.", you'd think that as a socialist Bernie would know that and believe it.
marble falls
Mar 2020
#49
Its basis is to make economics a level playing field for all. That's never been accomplished ...
marble falls
Mar 2020
#63
"Unifying" is a moot complaint at this point. Either you're with the Democrats, or you're with Trump
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2020
#70
No, I'm saying that anyone who doesn't vote for the Democratic nominee is for Trump
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2020
#90
My Fox news watching 60 yr old white brother said something interesting the other day on the phone.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#72
He didn't realize what he had said out loud, and it is fact so not necessarily observant.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#82
I volunteer at a local Presbyterian church, so I don't need a lecture from you!
dubyadiprecession
Mar 2020
#94