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In reply to the discussion: Why two former Beto O'Rourke staffers now say they're with Bernie Sanders [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)63. Lol, wow. But notice these kids wanted and want a more
radical leader. Is it because they're ignorant kids and will grow out of it or is it because of personality traits typical of people leaning toward extremism that will never be outgrown?
In either case, truth, facts, honesty tend to conflict fairly often with extremist beliefs, and those who hold them learn early on to seek out sources that confirm what they want to believe. So there could be something there. Beto's record wouldn't have been what they wanted it to be from the beginning and may have taught them to avoid looking.
Since they've moved to Sanders, I think there's an excellent chance that's the case.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Why two former Beto O'Rourke staffers now say they're with Bernie Sanders [View all]
workinclasszero
Apr 2019
OP
Sounds like they might just follow whatever "progressive" is in the lead at the moment
Freethinker65
Apr 2019
#1
They seem to want to go with someone currently in the lead and are easily swayed. Time will tell.
Freethinker65
Apr 2019
#35
What you can't talk about the differences between candidates views and their record in the primary?
workinclasszero
Apr 2019
#29
They are moderate republican circa 1970's. The RW GOP is now what the moderate Dem used to be
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#34
I wonder who's feeding this poor kid the anti-Democratic party talking points.
lapucelle
Apr 2019
#54
Lemmme guess..because they want to lose? Because we will lose with Bernie. Nt
helpisontheway
Apr 2019
#11
Wonder if this is two of the many more who left being "berned" for BeTogether?
Amimnoch
Apr 2019
#17
Glad they saw the errors of their ways in time, repented and got on the right path.
dalton99a
Apr 2019
#44
If someone goes on FOX news.. to dump on you.. you are better off without them
Peacetrain
Apr 2019
#49