Marianne Williamson

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Score 66
11/17/2024, 12:07:00 AM
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Shaun Schneider
@Shaun_Schneider
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@marwilliamson @jonfavs Agree completely. There is a reason we are a republic and not a democracy. If the majority always ruled, our country would have foundered long ago.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@jonfavs That means we would have rejected women’s suffrage as well as the civil rights movement. Great historical change is not always -or even usually - initiated by the majority. It’s often initiated by a small group of people considered outrageous radicals by the status quo of their…
Jon Favreau
@jonfavs
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Dems should resist any group or special interest that pressures them to take positions opposed by the electoral majority essential to win, whether that’s big corporations, rich donors, nonprofits, whoever.

This isn’t about blaming specific groups for defeat - it’s about what’s…
Mehdi Hasan
@mehdirhasan
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It’s a great quote, but the piece as a whole jumps on this new bandwagon of blaming ‘groups’ in the Dem coalition for defeat, and implying they control everything, rather than the billionaire class and special interests which have far more control on the modern Democratic Party.

The statement engages in a public discourse about the nature of the U.S. political system, specifically addressing the debate on whether the U.S. is a republic or a democracy. It aims to clarify a common misconception and contributes to the civic dialogue by providing an analogy to explain the dual nature of the political system.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm and uses a neutral tone to clarify a misconception. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by using a simple analogy to explain a complex concept. [+2]
  3. 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 dialogue by addressing a misconception without attacking the previous speaker. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles by responsibly contributing to the discussion with factual information. [+1]