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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders: Its a tragic mistake to dismiss anti-establishment voters as deplorable [View all]Bettie
(16,109 posts)they accepted and welcomed the endorsements by the KKK for example.
They were A-OK with him mocking the disabled.
They believe that him bragging about sexually assaulting women is just "locker room banter".
How else should they be characterized? As the best and most decent people out there? Are we supposed to praise them for feeling free to display their hatred of anyone who isn't them?
I am related to a freakishly large number of these people and I know one thing. I can never trust these people again. I've seen who they are, they have shown me who they are and it is not pretty.
I will not forget who they are.
But, sure, I suppose our best way forward is to tell them that they are the finest people who ever lived. Their hate means nothing, their disdain for people who are not them is wonderful. We should all cheer when our social fabric is shredded, be grateful that Putin is the new heroic figure, be proud that our treasury will be robbed blind....becasue those people who voted for that creature are the best people we have.
Not buying it. Never. Ever. Perhaps you admire him and believe that he and his supporters are just fine.
But I don't.