Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Aaaaaaand the Berners are already attacking Civil Rights icon John Lewis ... [View all]The Magistrate
(96,043 posts)23. There Is Something To That, Sir
These people, whether they know it or not, believe in the Great Man model of history and politics. It is not just wanting to be led, though that is part of the urge. Desire to continue in irresponsibility is the chief motivation. Under leadership of a Great Man, no one really has to do anything themselves. He will take care of things, all will be in his capable hands.
"So much of left wing thought amounts to a sort of playing with fire by people who don't even know fire is hot."
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
54 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Aaaaaaand the Berners are already attacking Civil Rights icon John Lewis ... [View all]
nolawarlock
Apr 2020
OP
They're trapped inside, so gotta find an outlet for all that venom somehow... N/T
Jedi Guy
Apr 2020
#45
The sooner the berners and the far right trumpers go back to their parent's basements the better.
redstatebluegirl
Apr 2020
#5
Remember this from Briahna Gray? It's from 2017. And now she's Sanders' Natl. Press Secretary.
George II
Apr 2020
#19
This is just an example of what's happening today. And look at what Ashton Pittman responded with:
George II
Apr 2020
#25
That would put him "almost" on equal footing with John Lewis. That moron this morning was also....
George II
Apr 2020
#29
Damn, I didn't realize that. But I just went to Ballotpedia - he's challenging incumbent Democrat..
George II
Apr 2020
#37
The Forty Year Struggle of 'Bernie' For Civil Rights, Sir, Is Particularly Amusing
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#34
The first time Sanders ventured across the Mason Dixon line was in August 1963, when he did so....
George II
Apr 2020
#36