Christopher C. Cuomo

Rank 32 of 47
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Score -36
Chris Murphy 🟧
@ChrisMurphyCT
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15d
Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".

But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
11/11/2025, 1:14:03 PM
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The statement critiques the effectiveness of certain political actions, specifically addressing affordability issues and the impact of government shutdowns. It encourages proactive engagement with ideas and solutions rather than mere opposition. The tone is critical and urges constructive political action.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm others but critiques political strategies, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and constructive action by encouraging the use of ideas and deals rather than mere opposition. [+1]
  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 criticism by urging for ideas and deals, rather than personal attacks. [+1]