2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie's Political Revolution Under Way! 191 Bernie Democrats Running For Public Office So Far: [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)putting himself out there, knowing how rotten and unethical they are and what a risk to his own reputation considering the millions he knew they would spend to discredit him. He has set the standard and so far I see few willing to join him, most either rushing to show their 'loyalty' to the establishment or remaining silent.
This isn't the time to remain silent imo. We may not get a chance like this again in our lifetimes if the Corporate powers currently controlling our country, prevail.
He NEEDS them now. WE need them now. So either stand up as Ellison and Grivalda have or frankly, I won't be rushing to support any of them when they come asking.
As MLK said, 'in the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends'