These staffers are blinded by their own privilege and do not realize whatever marginalized groups they empathize with will be a million times worse off under a Trump presidency.
I feel the same way about the young people who say they aren't going to vote for Biden because he didn't erase all of their student debt , even though he tried everything he could, but was stopped by the Republicans or the courts.
They'd rather risk electing a dictator, and subjecting ALL of us to the Project 2025 plans, loss of more individual rights and freedoms!
Make no mistake, a protest vote WILL put Trump back in the White House and destroy America and our democracy!!
I hope the little b’s who couldn’t sign their names find their dream job somewhere else. FFS people. Life. Isn’t. Fair. Get over yourself.
Now. Roll up your sleeves and get in the game. It’s just the future of your children and grandchildren that’s at stake.
Grandma could go on, but ima send the little monsters a note through the cosmic mailbox. Words, prayers, spells, it’s all the same stuff. Carry on 🙏🇺🇸✨⚖️💫
Awesome article! Now if this can only get into the correct "idiot" hands! I have never agreed with ANY politician 100% of the time, but you do not publicly undermine your person. On this issue, based on press reporting I too am frustrated and I do not think that Israel is well-served by Netanyahu. However, I also suspect there is much more happening behind closed doors than is being publicly promoted. If I were to wager, these 17 are the "know it all" generation. Yes, I have two from this generation in my house as well on practically every topic imaginable.
These staffers are careless, arrogant, narcissistic, and incredibly naive. All of them need to shut up right now. They don't like some of what Biden is saying and doing, particularly regarding what's happening vis a vis Israel and Palestine? How much would they like Trump 2.0? Trump would probably tell Israel to nuke Gaza. That's the alternative. There is no possibility that say Cornell West is going to get elected and negotiate a two state solution. Their job is to get Biden reelected and everything these staffers do or so needs to further that goal. If they can't get completely behind that effort because of their moral reservations or believe that Biden is doing or saying the wrong thing, they should quit.
Awesome article! I'm a Democrat and it's correct on every point. What really pisses me off about these staffers is their cowardice. They aren't willing to resign or go on the record for their views. As you indicated they get the best of both worlds - they get to keep their jobs and act self-righteous. And what's the most damning thing is their dishonesty. They can continue to damage the campaign from within by creating an atmosphere of distrust - how do I know the person I'm talking to won't turnaround and blab to the press about something they don't like?
Reed, I hope you know some people that can get this message across to those that can do something about it. I'm a lifelong Democrat and I cannot understand the ineptitude of those in charge of Biden's message. It's exactly as you describe in this post - thank you!!
But in the context of a campaign, anyone who put together that letter or who isn't 100% on board with Biden or his policies should quit or be fired. Its your job to support and make Biden look better to the world. A campaign staffer needs to bite their tongue to their own feelings, and regurgitate whatever the party line is. Period. You compromise your beliefs the moment you become part of a campaign. Don't like it? As Reed says, Put your name on a ballot somewhere.
Excellent commentary. It’s easy to criticize the leader when you aren’t the leader. My advice is disagree, if you wish, behind closed doors. Then go out and represent the leader for whom you have chosen to work. If you don’t like the scenario, then get another job.
This election is TOO IMPORTANT to tank it because some brat thought they knew better than experts on the topic . Your opinion isn't part of the job description. Leave the foreign affairs to the people who were hired for it and get busy stuffing envelopes.
Thank you Reed for this necessary article. It is easy to complain behind someone’s back it is much harder to stand firm on moral imperatives. Our Democracy and that of the entire world hinges on us uniting for the freedom of speech and free elections. If we do not, those two things will be lost around the world. It will fall like dominoes with Ukraine being its first victim.
For the last 20 years, the main ethos or value that connects most Democrats is the idea of fairness( playing fair, fairness in pursuit of the American dream, etc). The main values for Republicans during this period is winning (at any cost) and loyalty (even if personal integrity is destroyed). There is significant asymmetry in the thinking, and therefore the actions
These staffers are blinded by their own privilege and do not realize whatever marginalized groups they empathize with will be a million times worse off under a Trump presidency.
I feel the same way about the young people who say they aren't going to vote for Biden because he didn't erase all of their student debt , even though he tried everything he could, but was stopped by the Republicans or the courts.
They'd rather risk electing a dictator, and subjecting ALL of us to the Project 2025 plans, loss of more individual rights and freedoms!
Make no mistake, a protest vote WILL put Trump back in the White House and destroy America and our democracy!!
Exactly!! blinded by their own arrogance.
As usual Reed, the Lincoln Project tells it like it is. I’m a Democrat but these bleeding hearts disgust me. They have no idea of
Middle East history and like you say, quit if you feel that strongly.
I hope the little b’s who couldn’t sign their names find their dream job somewhere else. FFS people. Life. Isn’t. Fair. Get over yourself.
Now. Roll up your sleeves and get in the game. It’s just the future of your children and grandchildren that’s at stake.
Grandma could go on, but ima send the little monsters a note through the cosmic mailbox. Words, prayers, spells, it’s all the same stuff. Carry on 🙏🇺🇸✨⚖️💫
Awesome article! Now if this can only get into the correct "idiot" hands! I have never agreed with ANY politician 100% of the time, but you do not publicly undermine your person. On this issue, based on press reporting I too am frustrated and I do not think that Israel is well-served by Netanyahu. However, I also suspect there is much more happening behind closed doors than is being publicly promoted. If I were to wager, these 17 are the "know it all" generation. Yes, I have two from this generation in my house as well on practically every topic imaginable.
These staffers are careless, arrogant, narcissistic, and incredibly naive. All of them need to shut up right now. They don't like some of what Biden is saying and doing, particularly regarding what's happening vis a vis Israel and Palestine? How much would they like Trump 2.0? Trump would probably tell Israel to nuke Gaza. That's the alternative. There is no possibility that say Cornell West is going to get elected and negotiate a two state solution. Their job is to get Biden reelected and everything these staffers do or so needs to further that goal. If they can't get completely behind that effort because of their moral reservations or believe that Biden is doing or saying the wrong thing, they should quit.
Awesome article! I'm a Democrat and it's correct on every point. What really pisses me off about these staffers is their cowardice. They aren't willing to resign or go on the record for their views. As you indicated they get the best of both worlds - they get to keep their jobs and act self-righteous. And what's the most damning thing is their dishonesty. They can continue to damage the campaign from within by creating an atmosphere of distrust - how do I know the person I'm talking to won't turnaround and blab to the press about something they don't like?
Reed, I hope you know some people that can get this message across to those that can do something about it. I'm a lifelong Democrat and I cannot understand the ineptitude of those in charge of Biden's message. It's exactly as you describe in this post - thank you!!
Agreed
Unbelievable! Well, said, Reed.
OMG Yes. I agree with Rick Wilson that liberals should read this, and then read it again.
It's something I wrote about here: https://purpleusa.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-progressives
But in the context of a campaign, anyone who put together that letter or who isn't 100% on board with Biden or his policies should quit or be fired. Its your job to support and make Biden look better to the world. A campaign staffer needs to bite their tongue to their own feelings, and regurgitate whatever the party line is. Period. You compromise your beliefs the moment you become part of a campaign. Don't like it? As Reed says, Put your name on a ballot somewhere.
Those staffers should resign. Their doing Biden a huge disservice. Replace them with people who get it. 😎
Excellent commentary. It’s easy to criticize the leader when you aren’t the leader. My advice is disagree, if you wish, behind closed doors. Then go out and represent the leader for whom you have chosen to work. If you don’t like the scenario, then get another job.
Yes, this! The president should fire them all.
Starting with Anita Dunn.
This election is TOO IMPORTANT to tank it because some brat thought they knew better than experts on the topic . Your opinion isn't part of the job description. Leave the foreign affairs to the people who were hired for it and get busy stuffing envelopes.
It's not a new problem but this piece makes it crystal clear that Dems need to grow up fast because it's now or never.
Thank you Reed for this necessary article. It is easy to complain behind someone’s back it is much harder to stand firm on moral imperatives. Our Democracy and that of the entire world hinges on us uniting for the freedom of speech and free elections. If we do not, those two things will be lost around the world. It will fall like dominoes with Ukraine being its first victim.
For the last 20 years, the main ethos or value that connects most Democrats is the idea of fairness( playing fair, fairness in pursuit of the American dream, etc). The main values for Republicans during this period is winning (at any cost) and loyalty (even if personal integrity is destroyed). There is significant asymmetry in the thinking, and therefore the actions