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In reply to the discussion: HillaryMojo. Thank you Skinner... [View all]Flying Squirrel
(3,041 posts)The point is that last time around, Skinner remained impartial till the very end. This was a wise course. Yes, of course he has the RIGHT to openly support a candidate at any point. Doesn't make it a good move. I understand the motivation to make Hillary supporters feel better since they are in the clear minority on DU - but he shouldn't forget that Bernie supporters are in the clear minority in the real world, and he should be sensitive to the appearance of siding with the mainstream media and the "sensible grown-ups", of being complicit in the marginalization of Bernie and his supporters. If Bernie is truly another Dennis Kucinich who has no shot, what's the harm in letting that play out? All Skinner has done is create another echo chamber and further divide DU. Yes, it's his right to do so - but what will the end result be? Time will tell.