Democratic Primaries

Hortensis

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64. :) Well, enough similarities between populist leaders

Fri May 10, 2019, 05:23 AM

May 2019

and their followers to be constantly struck, but huge differences too. It's really fascinating. Wish I were a political scientist able to knowledgeably observe and analyze this era.

One has always believed in socialist revolutions and revolutionaries and accepts that righteous revolutions require ruthlessness in leaders and sacrifice from the people. And apparently that they may take several decades or more to succeed, but never give up on the revolution.

Trump of course craves the personal power murderous dictators have over their people.

Left, right, but both harnessing populist hostility toward "elites" and always trying to draw those types from each other's crowds, one a lot more needy right now of course.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I'm a GenX Dad w/ 3 millennial kids ALL of whom are thrilled with Biden's candidacy. Anecdotally... [View all] malchickiwick May 2019 OP

It will be interesting to see if younger people turn out in higher numbers than before. pnwmom May 2019 #1

Yet Biden is polling off the charts with those groups. WeekiWater May 2019 #3

I doubt he'll be able to continue skating on name recognition once we reach the primaries, pnwmom May 2019 #4

I think he can keep skating. WeekiWater May 2019 #6

Nicely put LongtimeAZDem May 2019 #8

Oh, sure. They'll love it when they hear what he had to say about millennials a year ago. pnwmom May 2019 #10

That millennial one.... Huge deal... Huge. WeekiWater May 2019 #27

Or maybe Biden will be rallying for the great millennial Pete Buttigieg. pnwmom May 2019 #34

No doubt about it. WeekiWater May 2019 #35

"Positives" for Joe we need to hear more about. Thanks for posting. oasis May 2019 #49

As Malchikiwik and Weekiwater say. Hortensis May 2019 #50

Great points True Blue American May 2019 #63

:) Well, enough similarities between populist leaders Hortensis May 2019 #64

The only Revolution True Blue American May 2019 #71

+100. Happily, the midterms and all polls say the same. Hortensis May 2019 #72

+1 Celerity May 2019 #32

I agree. Well said. yardwork May 2019 #59

President Obama disagrees with your "skating on name recognition" insult.. Cha May 2019 #11

Warren has to explain JustAnotherGen May 2019 #23

No he doesn't. People change and grow over the years. Your dislike Biden and simply don't Demsrule86 May 2019 #46

And, Joe Biden goes way beyond the Cha May 2019 #12

And yet, Obama hasn't endorsed him. pnwmom May 2019 #14

So? President is staying out of the Cha May 2019 #15

Oh come on. Biden had his people say nice stuff. Doa1 you really believe Obama has Demsrule86 May 2019 #47

I feel like your post shows exactly why a Biden/ Warren ticket could be so unifying. malchickiwick May 2019 #18

Maybe a Warren/Biden ticket. nt pnwmom May 2019 #20

Elizabeth Warren as president would make me so proud and restore my hope in so many ways! malchickiwick May 2019 #21

I like that! True Blue American May 2019 #73

Really? DownriverDem May 2019 #25

But what about his aaaaggggee! Nuggets May 2019 #76

There are several Democrats who can beat Trump, IMHO. We will know more after pnwmom May 2019 #80

I wish I had $1 for every time I heard/read: The young people are really going to turn out this time Honeycombe8 May 2019 #79

Great job dad. WeekiWater May 2019 #2

Thanks and enjoy that two-year-old!! malchickiwick May 2019 #19

Indeed. I remain undecided, but after all the ageism posted on this site, thrilled to hear about hlthe2b May 2019 #24

Nice to hear that your 3 millennial kids ALL support Elizabeth Warren uawchild May 2019 #5

I think that would be an extremely strong ticket too. malchickiwick May 2019 #7

You must be so proud NYMinute May 2019 #9

Thanks, I am definitely very proud of my kiddos. malchickiwick May 2019 #16

Wow, malchickiwick! That's really Cha May 2019 #13

Thanks, and I do feel a lot of youthful for the Vice President. malchickiwick May 2019 #17

That's wonderful to hear Cha May 2019 #22

I think Joe makes them feel safe. redstatebluegirl May 2019 #51

Thank you so much for Cha May 2019 #61

I am a Millennial with Biden too! IluvPitties May 2019 #26

Great to Hear It!! Thanks! malchickiwick May 2019 #56

you are a GREAT dad! samnsara May 2019 #28

I'm a baby boomer with a GenZ child, a GWC58 May 2019 #29

Hard to figure. Prosper May 2019 #30

No you're wrong.. you act like you have Cha May 2019 #31

Where did I misrepresent Hillary Prosper May 2019 #39

Hillary didn't "lose" because of Cha May 2019 #40

Biden is progressive ...who attracts moderates. Joe put a climate change bill Demsrule86 May 2019 #42

Because he is an avowed socialist in the eyes of voters, he is not a Democrat, Demsrule86 May 2019 #43

Hillary didn't lose because of her positions. Mariana May 2019 #54

Hillary suffered the most unfortunate circumstances ever Prosper May 2019 #78

This is for you! Kahuna7 May 2019 #33

Me too! And my daughters are NOT even interested in Biden's candidacy. progressoid May 2019 #36

Thanks for Kicking malchickiwick's Cha May 2019 #37

That's what this forum is all about. progressoid May 2019 #38

No, you're wrong.. but thanks for Cha May 2019 #44

OK, I understand that. So whom do they favor? Or are they, like you, still undecided? malchickiwick May 2019 #55

My millennials love Joe too. Demsrule86 May 2019 #41

Listening to Doctor Jill Biden True Blue American May 2019 #45

Jill Biden is lovely and will make a wonderful first lady. Demsrule86 May 2019 #48

A working teacher would make a wonderful role model. Hortensis May 2019 #69

Yes indeed. Demsrule86 May 2019 #70

Bernie Bro is a smear JonLP24 May 2019 #52

Its shorthand for the type of vocal BS supporter who BOOED (!!) HRC at the convention. malchickiwick May 2019 #53

You're using BS JonLP24 May 2019 #57

If you can't admit Bernie Sanders has some serious baggage as a result of what happened in 2016, malchickiwick May 2019 #58

Everybody is tired of the drama. yardwork May 2019 #60

She shouldn't have publicly attacked Chelsea. I saw the video and thought she behaved badly. Demsrule86 May 2019 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author Hortensis May 2019 #67

Well, yes, but earned. I don't use it because, Hortensis May 2019 #68

Antagonism True Blue American May 2019 #74

Umhm. Only positive, uniting people can build. Hortensis May 2019 #75

True! True Blue American May 2019 #77

It's going to be Biden / Harris crazytown May 2019 #65

Wonderful that the kids you see are so positive and motivated, Hortensis May 2019 #66

Time to Kick this Cha May 2019 #81