The purpose of our national government is to develop a public consensus on controversial issues and govern together to help partially relieve social tensions.
Politics serves a vital function: pursuing and to seek a resolution or releasing of tensions that cannot be solved by force or in the court system.
I’m attending Joe Biden for President’s event, “Action Center Training” – sign up now to join me! #Joe2020 mobilize.us/joebiden/event/1…
If provincialism is a defensive strategy against external threats, then attacking the person and their provincialism is counterproductive. Unless we intend to totally destroy and annhiliate such persons, their experience of being attacked will naturally lead to a deepening of....
1
James Partridge retweeted
Never expect everyone to see things from your point of view. We are all made of different experience, if similar experience different decision, if similar decision different outcomes, That is Life. So respect everyones view of life, doesn't mean you should accept it. #senjufact
The chances of a Trump re-election are so good that if you go to Las Vegas and bet money on him and he won, you'd lose money. On the other hand, for Warren, betting $100 would win you $450 if she wins. Betting $100 on Biden could win you $500. $100 on Bernie could win you $1K.
1
These numbers are a lot more reliable than polls, since the oddsmakers are neutral--they don't make money from selling sensationalized headlines. But the mainstream media do....
1
We have to welcome them with open arms.
Wow! Great editorial in Bloomberg urging Republicans to support a revenue-neutral carbon fee. The drumbeat for this effective #climatechange solution is getting louder. @bopinion #PriceOnPollution @davidjshipley bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
James Partridge retweeted
Mindfulness, yoga, and other wellness practices are helping our veterans every day. Congress must do more to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to stay strong and heal.
James Partridge retweeted
Here’s a worthwhile Sunday read: “…nothing should temper partisanship more than an awareness that somewhere, on some issue, people with whom you disagree are telling a story that you really need to hear.” nytimes.com/2019/07/27/opini…
US forces in #Yemen regularly target civilian objects in clear law of war violation. Thousands of deaths including our own allies. Stop this now @CENTCOM @USSOCOM @realDonaldTrump
US forces in Yemen often target civilian objects with drone strikes and military raids that have killed thousands. This is clearly a violation of the law of war. It's beyond the pale. pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/… @JoeBiden
1
The appropriate way to deal with terrorists is by supporting the development of regional security forces that can govern the territory that they hold. These US actions are unaccountable to the parties on the ground. Many of those struck were partnered with US allies in #Yemen
The Progressive wing of the Democratic party is like a tiny, angry dog. You can bark but your chops aren't big enough to bite hard and win a national election... unless you've got somebody (@BarackObama) of interest to black voters.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
1
Run, Joe, Run! We need you to step up and re-unite our country with your humble example of public service and relatability to the common American who loves this country. @JoeBiden
Identity politics is unreasonable. The attack in New Zealand is evidence that identity politics flirts with the human capacity to manifest itself in a form that is ugly, self-contradictory, and pathological. We must unite the middle and reject extremism.
Michelle and I send our condolences to the people of New Zealand. We grieve with you and the Muslim community. All of us must stand against hatred in all its forms.