Marianne Williamson

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Score 122
4/8/2024, 3:12:50 AM
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Benjamin Gilbert-Lif
@benjmakesmovies
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@marwilliamson @davidsirota To many progressives check out when its their job to be relentlessly tenacious as Jon Stewart would say
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@davidsirota It’s the unspoken ideology for too many progressives as well. Actually accumulating power requires a willingness to get in the game, the courage to not go along, the personal and intellectual maturity to move beyond performative exercises and strategize actual wins for…
David Sirota
@davidsirota
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223d
"Nothing is possible so why ever even try to do anything other than accept the unacceptable status quo" is the unspoken ideology of many rank-and-file liberals
Matt Stoller
@matthewstoller
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223d
Sometimes I put forward policy ideas and the response is 'that's NEVER going to happen you idiot.' I mean, maybe? Who would have predicted the financial crisis? Trump? The anti-monopoly movement! The future is uncertain!

It's a weird addiction to public institutions being bad.

The statement is a brief affirmation in a conversation critiquing political engagement strategies among progressives.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and dignity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement is neutral in terms of promoting understanding, empathy, and compassion.
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement is part of constructive criticism without personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement contributes to a discussion on political engagement, which could be for the betterment of society. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech and responsible platform use. [+1]