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In reply to the discussion: Whoopi Goldberg Advises AOC To 'Sit Still,' 'Learn The Job' Before 'Pooping On People' [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)I do not ascribe to the philosophy of "the ends justifies the means" and I'll never remain silent while those who do continue on their quest to "destroy and rebuild" the Democratic party.
I'll continue to speak up every time that groups like "Justice Democrats" and "Our Revolution" (and their assorted spokespersons, staff, or "board" members) say or write things that smear and denigrate Democrats and the Democratic party.
I'll continue to question the motives of anyone who supports those groups, or who has anything to do with those groups, or who is endorsed-by or promoted-by those groups.
All I'm saying is that there is only ONE party (just one, only ONE) that can oppose the GOP. That would be the Democratic Party. Not the Greens. Not the Libertarians. Not any "independents"... ONLY the Democrats.
It serves NO GOOD PURPOSE for anyone to do or say or write anything that denigrates or divides the Democratic party. The "destroy to rebuild" philosophy of ultimate purity is complete bullshit. The notion that Democrats should "set an example" by INTENTIONALLY CRIPPLING our campaigns by rejecting legal funding (while surrendering financial advantage to the GOP) is absolutely insane.
Anyone who calls the Democrats "corrupt" or "feeble" or "ideologically bankrupt" or "do-nothings" or "the party of the one percent" or "climate-change deniers" or "too old" or "corporatists" or "banksters" etc... well that's someone who doesn't know what the fuck they're talking about. I'll always question their motives and their agenda and their associations. Look closely, behind curtains, in closets, under the rug, behind the sofa... you'll be surprised at what can be discovered.
I mean, I knew I didn't like Cenk Uygur (just because he's a complete pompous and arrogant asshole) but when we look closer at his RT and Republican ties... a clearer picture emerges. Anything he touches or is associated with is also suspect. His resignation from the "board" of "Justice Democrats" doesn't change anything about its origins or agenda.
I do not trust him. I do not trust anyone who associates with him or who defends him or who makes excuses for him.