Marianne Williamson

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Score 96
12/4/2024, 8:49:22 PM
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In reply to:
Rebecca Bitton
@rebeinstein
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@marwilliamson I’m aware. I was a passionate Bernie supporter - devoted a ton of time, energy, resources, and commentary to his campaigns. But superdelegates were a thing before, and I suspect we were all even less aware of how rigged the system was (granted it’s gotten exponentially worse).
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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167d
@rebeinstein They didn't used to. Traditionally the party stood back, let the people decide the nominee, and then stepped forward.

Their current way of doing things started in 2016 when they suppressed Bernie's campaign in order to support Hillary. When challenged afterward in court by…
Rebecca Bitton
@rebeinstein
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167d
@marwilliamson The Dem primaries are inherently undemocratic. This time was more overt, but the DNC always chooses the nominee.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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167d
Given that this election was one of them most consequential in American history, shouldn't we know the actual identities of those who decided to cancel the Democratic primary?

Was it the governing board of the DNC? Were they elected members? Why only a vague "Yeah, maybe they…

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) role in the nomination process, suggesting that the process is rigged and undemocratic. It critiques the influence of superdelegates and the DNC's actions in supporting specific candidates, which are significant public issues related to electoral integrity and democratic processes.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not use harmful language but critiques the DNC's actions, which is a legitimate part of public discourse.
  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, focusing instead on institutional critique.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding of perceived issues within the DNC's nomination process, though it could be more empathetic.
  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 criticism of the DNC but does not resort to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to raise awareness about potential issues in the democratic process, contributing to societal betterment. [+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 principles by responsibly critiquing a public institution. [+1]