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In reply to the discussion: There is a double standard on DU. [View all]PatrickforO
(14,602 posts)so elevated in our minds as to be 'above reproach.' Why? They are human, like you and me. This means, of course, that both are subject to the mistakes that plague all of humankind.
Yet, they are both GOOD people with good policies who know what they are doing.
But not even Obama, or Kennedy or Roosevelt are 'above reproach.' That's not the country we live in. This is a country where we can legitimately criticize the policies of any of these people. So long as we make a cogent, respectful argument, there should be no problems.
For instance, looking at your post with a critical eye - it seems a challenge to conflict rather than trying to pull us together.
Because what we need to be doing is focusing with single minded intensity on:
1) the treason committed by Trump and his criminal cabal,
2) making sure that if gerrymandering is ended, we have a plan to apportion districts so the vote will genuinely reflect popular will.
3) fighting tooth and nail against ALL efforts to impose voter suppression measures aimed specifically at people of color.
4) support the National Popular Vote movement and try to get that legislation passed in our own states.
In the meantime, we all should be keeping abreast of issues and keep our US Senators, US Representative and state legislators on speed dial. Call, write, email, sign petitions, march, demonstrate and organize.
Because we got pasted in 2016 and in 2018 we need to WIN big.