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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

merrily

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2. Imagine people applauding you like that? No wonder politicians and celebrities

Reply to Triana (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 23, 2015, 08:16 AM

Jul 2015

think they're something special.

I really support Bernie, but our tendency (human? societal?) to idolizing people scares me.

I hope he does not let it go to his head.

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Just realized: Two of my prior OPs show that most Americans are Democratic Socialists. [View all] merrily Jul 2015 OP

Bernie Sanders: "Powerful interests...hate my guts, and I welcome their hatred" Triana Jul 2015 #1

Imagine people applauding you like that? No wonder politicians and celebrities merrily Jul 2015 #2

Anytime one gains popularity or power through mass appeal or through a victory, etc., historylovr Jul 2015 #5

Kicked and recommended to the Max! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #3

Thanks! merrily Jul 2015 #4

K&R 4 our social evolution Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #6

Thanks, Cosmic Kitten. merrily Jul 2015 #7

In polls in this country 7 out of 10 young people want a Democratic European Style sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #8

Either they are actually clueless or it's more convenient for them to pretend to be clueless. merrily Jul 2015 #9

I forgot to K&R yesterday marym625 Sep 2015 #10

Yep. As my post said, another name would be easier. However, I like the idea merrily Sep 2015 #11

Absolutely! marym625 Sep 2015 #12