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In reply to the discussion: Carville was right. Here's why it doesn't matter [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)He knew just what he was saying and, in fact, he double down on it. And it's not the first time he's revealed that mindset in which he views civil rights and social justice as nice-to-dos as long as they don't get in the way of his quest to get bring more white working class voters into the fold. And if they do get in the way, the solution is not for him to help find ways for those white people to actually listen to and care about any needs, concerns or interests beyond their own, but to lecture other people on how not to offend these fragile and fickle voters who, after decades of effort, still aren't sold on voting for Democrats.
I'm not giving him too much credit. And I'm not giving him a pass, either.
Just like he seems to think we are supposed to be very "careful" with our words, he needs to be careful with his.