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In reply to the discussion: Enough with the scolding please. [View all]BainsBane
(52,999 posts)You insisted "unity" required not doing so, and that "we don't come here for that crap." You said, "blah, blah, blah Bernie. Blah, blah, blah Sarandon." You were very clear. You didn't preach Kumbayah. You demanded silence, submission.
You made clear that you see Sarandon's infallibility as more important than the free speech of Democrats. You insisted we should unify around a person, Sarandon, who actively worked to defeat the Democratic nominee and has continued to express delight at the impact of the Trump's policies.
My original post stands. You want to banish speech that doesn't echo your likes and dislikes. There is NOTHING in your post that speaks to unity. If you had any intention of promoting unity you would have included some Democrats. You voice no objection to the attacks on Pelosi, Harris, Feinstein, or any other Democratic. You point to people you consider part of your tribe and insist they be held immune from criticism and the majority of Democrats need to acquiesce.
You go ahead and unify around one side in a long-resolved primary and pretend that involves "moving on." it's transparently false. I will unify around Democrats, not Trump humpers like Sarandon. Nor will I submit to the continual string of demands, of which yours is but one, to hold certain rich people from criticism. That is not my value system, and I will not be following orders. I try to hold my tongue on Sanders, but Sarandon can rot in hell, which is nothing compared to what she inflicted on the poor, marginalized, and global population that now exists in fear of nuclear annihilation--all so she can enjoy the "energy" from privation and terror.