Leadership in the House, Senate, and Democratic National Committee could learn from a fight I saw in high school. A bully had been picking on another kid, the quiet type, for days. Everyone has known a bully like this guy: fast-talking loudmouth full of himself.
One day the bully humiliated the quiet kid with taunts. A crowd gathered. The…
Leadership in the House, Senate, and Democratic National Committee could learn from a fight I saw in high school. A bully had been picking on another kid, the quiet type, for days. Everyone has known a bully like this guy: fast-talking loudmouth full of himself.
One day the bully humiliated the quiet kid with taunts. A crowd gathered. There was some pushing and shoving. The quiet kid was going to back down or take a beating. No question. Then, in an instant, the kid grabbed the bully's t-shirt and yanked it up and over his head. Several quick punches and the bully was sprawled on the ground, wind knocked out of him and nose bloodied.
Yea! What makes me so angry is that Republicans know, to the point of assuming, that Democrats will never stand up to them. Time and time again, Republicans have bullied to get their way or get their guy in power. McConnell is the biggest bully of the bunch. Democrats always back down and make excuses. They never have taken on the bully even though the majority of Americans are on their side and have their back.
I don't know about you Michael but I'm tired of backing a party that won't stand up for their constituents. Old cliches are true today just as before - if you live by the sword, be prepared to die by the sword. I take that to mean, you can't win if you aren't willing to go down trying.
We are bombarded daily by fundraising pleas based on a pledge/threat to do something when at this point no one really believes that Democrats can get their act together to make it happen. Here's a novel idea - do something that deserves my support.
They could start by canning feckless Jamie Harrison and hiring Leigh McGowan (Politics Girl.)
Maybe a better analogy than the high school fight is someone trapped in an alley, facing off with thugs intent on robbing and hurting their prey. In that situation, you do everything in your power to survive. So what if it's not the way you typically behave or like being perceived? I always carry a large, sharp pocket knife. Damn right I would use it in this scenario, though I find this kind of violence abhorrent.
Anyone who thinks this isn't a life-and-death struggle for democracy and what we see as an essential way of life is naive or deluded.
The party desperately needs a youth movement — people who understand the stakes and are willing to fight accordingly.
Great analogy that rings true to me. Republicans have blood on their hands so they have demonstrated they will do whatever it takes to win the fight. They care less about human life than gaining and holding power.
If the old guard isn't up to the task, then at least they should do the honorable things and pass the torch to the young hellcats who are itching to take the fight to the Republicans and stand up for regular Americans.
Talking about a youth movement which I agree with reminds me of a comment I made a while back of Democrats strategically going after the women's vote, i.e. an all out women's movement.) We have seen them work effectively in the past and I think the times are ripe for Democrats to put women on the front lines of this war.
The core issues of preservation of life, family values, abortion, gun restrictions and human rights are best championed and defended by women. They have the passion and empathy to take the fight to the Republicans. And, women know how to talk to other women, men not so much. Women are far more likely to stick together because of shared experiences. I also think women are uniquely positioned to challenge (stand up to) the authority of men.
The future of this country hangs in the balance, and I believe it is time to give women and young people the reins to lead us to a better and more prosperous future for ALL.
Leadership in the House, Senate, and Democratic National Committee could learn from a fight I saw in high school. A bully had been picking on another kid, the quiet type, for days. Everyone has known a bully like this guy: fast-talking loudmouth full of himself.
One day the bully humiliated the quiet kid with taunts. A crowd gathered. There was some pushing and shoving. The quiet kid was going to back down or take a beating. No question. Then, in an instant, the kid grabbed the bully's t-shirt and yanked it up and over his head. Several quick punches and the bully was sprawled on the ground, wind knocked out of him and nose bloodied.
Yea! What makes me so angry is that Republicans know, to the point of assuming, that Democrats will never stand up to them. Time and time again, Republicans have bullied to get their way or get their guy in power. McConnell is the biggest bully of the bunch. Democrats always back down and make excuses. They never have taken on the bully even though the majority of Americans are on their side and have their back.
I don't know about you Michael but I'm tired of backing a party that won't stand up for their constituents. Old cliches are true today just as before - if you live by the sword, be prepared to die by the sword. I take that to mean, you can't win if you aren't willing to go down trying.
We are bombarded daily by fundraising pleas based on a pledge/threat to do something when at this point no one really believes that Democrats can get their act together to make it happen. Here's a novel idea - do something that deserves my support.
They could start by canning feckless Jamie Harrison and hiring Leigh McGowan (Politics Girl.)
Couldn't agree more!
Maybe a better analogy than the high school fight is someone trapped in an alley, facing off with thugs intent on robbing and hurting their prey. In that situation, you do everything in your power to survive. So what if it's not the way you typically behave or like being perceived? I always carry a large, sharp pocket knife. Damn right I would use it in this scenario, though I find this kind of violence abhorrent.
Anyone who thinks this isn't a life-and-death struggle for democracy and what we see as an essential way of life is naive or deluded.
The party desperately needs a youth movement — people who understand the stakes and are willing to fight accordingly.
Great analogy that rings true to me. Republicans have blood on their hands so they have demonstrated they will do whatever it takes to win the fight. They care less about human life than gaining and holding power.
If the old guard isn't up to the task, then at least they should do the honorable things and pass the torch to the young hellcats who are itching to take the fight to the Republicans and stand up for regular Americans.
Talking about a youth movement which I agree with reminds me of a comment I made a while back of Democrats strategically going after the women's vote, i.e. an all out women's movement.) We have seen them work effectively in the past and I think the times are ripe for Democrats to put women on the front lines of this war.
The core issues of preservation of life, family values, abortion, gun restrictions and human rights are best championed and defended by women. They have the passion and empathy to take the fight to the Republicans. And, women know how to talk to other women, men not so much. Women are far more likely to stick together because of shared experiences. I also think women are uniquely positioned to challenge (stand up to) the authority of men.
The future of this country hangs in the balance, and I believe it is time to give women and young people the reins to lead us to a better and more prosperous future for ALL.
Yes. That is exactly the approach I'm advocating.