Marianne Williamson

Rank 12 of 47
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Score 227
7/8/2024, 10:43:18 AM
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@tingo_taught_me
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@joshtpm We didn’t have a true primary. Biden was anointed. No one dared challenge him or the party machine. And as a voter that makes me upset. We needed to have as many choices as possible.
Josh Marshall
@joshtpm
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93d
3/ feel about any of this. The thinking seems to be well what do they know. Well, maybe nothing. But they’re the voters, who the whole thing depends on. This is where the legitimacy comes in. People voted for Biden in the primaries. That means something.
Josh Marshall
@joshtpm
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93d
2/ It also gets at what has always been the most worrisome to me about this whole process. This entire conversation is taking place among campaign staffers, journalists, political influencers, elected officials et al who know virtually nothing abt what rank and file Dems …
Josh Marshall
@joshtpm
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93d
People seem to be waking up this weekend to the fact that there is very real grassroots pushback to efforts to force Biden off the ticket. Whether that is determinative or merited I’ll leave to the side for the moment. This should not come as any surprise.

The statement engages in a discussion about the democratic process within political primaries, specifically addressing concerns about media coverage, ballot access, and the inclusivity of the political process. The tone is critical and suggests a sense of injustice regarding how campaigns were managed and covered.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm directly but raises concerns about systemic issues, which can be seen as a constructive critique. [+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 does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. It focuses on systemic issues rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding and empathy by highlighting perceived injustices in the political process, although it does so in a critical manner. [+1]
  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 engages in constructive criticism of the political process and media coverage without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform to raise awareness about perceived issues in the democratic process. [+1]