2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Supporters - Please read my post [View all]Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)but the spirits are the same. There was a movement building and a fair number of the people of the country started to think just maybe they could pull off an upset. An upset that would throw off the yoke of subservience and exploitation.Those who didn't agree with that group of visionaries had several reasons not to - but the overarching concern was letting go of what they felt they had a handle on vs. that that was a flight of seeming fancy. As well, there was concern for backlash if the upstarts failed with their dream.
Well..... there's been so much written about that crazy quest and the fanatical faith of those who saw to it that the dreamer's dreams became reality. And at that, what initially emerged from that challenge and victory was imperfect and in need of grooming (grooming that's still going on as a matter of fact). We're a nation with a track record of doing the seemingly impossible - improbable even. So now I'm not supposed to upset the applecart - or at least vocalize my preference for doing so???
Every elections since Carter lost, we've been wooed by magicians and their sleight-of-handiwork that's been a major component of their courtship. As a result, we've endured more infidelity than an aging Hollywood has-been. If only we HAD "looked at the men behind the curtain!)
I'm too old and gnarly to want to spend what time I have left - clamoring for someone else's ideals. I know what I want (for my country) and that's the star I'm gonna steer by - unless and until it flickers out.