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In reply to the discussion: Sorry I've just got to say it.....A Public Option would have avoided most of this crap [View all]Armstead
(47,803 posts)The problem, frankly, is that there has become too much of a division between those advocating positions that actually benefit people, and the behavior and high-handed arrogance of too many of the politicians who get elected by pretending to be more ,liberal than they show themselves to be once in office.
Bill Clinton is a classic example. Listening to many of his speeches or interviews it still seems like he really "gets it." But his behavior in office often ran counter to his professed ideals.
So it requires people "standing on the street corner" to create the attitudes that will elect more of the good ones like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders et al. who really would make a difference if there were more of them in DC....and then to make sure they stay honest once they get there.