2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Refusal to accept Clinton as the Nominee is Rooted in Misogyny and Racism [View all]ismnotwasm
(41,976 posts)I think in Sanders populism there is an energized base that can be turned from negativity and misunderstanding of how policy changes work, to becoming very vocal and very active change agents, a very valuable part of the Democratic party. I don't think "wooing" should happen in a condescending manner, I think activists should be invited with open arms. I don't think one single dream should be let go. Most of the Sanders supporters want a better, more just world, just as most Hillary supporters do.
We have all learned a lot from this primary I think, I know I have. One of the things we learned is the world had moved on, or is moving on, and the era of the straight white male is coming to a close. Another is that people-- liberal people anyway-- ARE willing to share, are willing to pay into a socialist-type structure to ensure everyone has healthcare and education opportunities. We've learned there is overwhelming fear for our planet--and not just in the US.
We've learned, now we have to do.