https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216466227
The other factor is the Democrats' unrecognized, and disregarded, secret superpower. A superpower often written off as a weakness, a deficit, a problem for our Party: The "moral strength" factor. The determination to do something not because it is expedient, or because it will pay back favors, or enrich powerful manipulators, but because it advances equity, compassion, and stronger, more diverse communities.
Disregarded, even despised in an era of Realpolitik, effectively overwritten by the clamoring voices of fear and hatred, this superpower has lain dormant. Democrats willing to deploy it have received very little support and encouragement - sometimes active discouragement - from their colleagues and leadership. But in 2019 it was awakened by the basic decency of Joe Biden, and the success of the Russian blitzkrieg was foiled - perhaps temporarily.
But the true strength of this heroism is now revealed by a people and their leader who stood up to Russia, meeting devastating cruelty and unbridled viciousness with determined strength and as much human compassion as they can apply amid the escalating violence. They are demonstrating that it is possible to engage in all-out combat, and not only maintain the moral high ground, but use it to multiply your strength and effectiveness, build broad support, and strike back with exponential power.
Democrats: Party leaders, elected representatives, committed voters - let us learn from Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine!
There were no responses, so I don't think many Democrats are really interested yet.
reminiscently,
Bright
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