Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Saying NO ONE likes or likes working with Bernie is a lie --- Proof [View all]58Sunliner
(4,381 posts)And it isn't a bad set of ideals, but when you have blinders on, to the point where you have no plan to accomplish said goals you are less tethered to reality and fight to maintain a fantasy. Don Quixote. Guess who the savior is in the center of his ideals? Bernie. Can you truly be pragmatic and open to compromise if you are committed to the ideal of yourself, and what it gives you. Psychology is definitely a factor in how people behave, what motivates them. If Bernie had surrogates who did not post memes/say things that are just pure propaganda, based on lies and meant to deceive, he would look like he is aligned with his ideals, which are health care for everyone, etc... That type of ideal evokes a sense of caring, compassion and equanimity. Using a lying tool does not, it is inconsistent. Bernie chose those people knowing who they have been. Using people like that is classic passive-aggressive. Trying to dismiss the actions to the media is also classic denial, which is part of being passive-aggressive. The lies are totally unnecessary to his stated goals.
As for Bernie's stated goals-if he was truly committed to them, he would have a realistic plan to implement them. He apparently doesn't. They may not be that important after all.
I am sure Bernie has been a good senator for his state and more effective than Don Quixote. I am sure that many people like him and that he has qualities that are likable. I don't dislike Bernie-I distrust him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden