From Clay Jones on his political cartoon “A Sell Out Of Many Colors” and for whom Bernie Sanders supporters should and shouldn’t vote
I ran into a former coworker and fellow newspaper guy a couple days ago, and he brought up how mean people are during this political season. I told him how a person who normally likes my work who is a Bernie Sanders supporter called me an imbecile a couple days ago (she’s accused me before of having her in mind when I wrote something, but I never have until today). My friend mentioned how he got called all sorts of vile and vulgar names for liking something … and he’s a movie reviewer (people don’t like chicks in “Ghostbusters,” y’all).
Usually, it’s Republicans who are trying to compete with each other on who can be the most vulgar and hateful. Earlier today, a conservative troll I know posted a joke about Ted Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne, because conservatives think that’s timely and funny (1976 called. They want their vulgarity back). Same goon was upset that Ivanka Trump didn’t clap aggressively enough every time Hillary Clinton was insulted at the RNC. Man, Republicans can be such hateful and intolerant creatures.
And so can progressives. They like to believe they’re above Republicans. They have empathy, care about the environment, the good in government, science, and recycling. But lately, they’re letting their freak out a bit too much … and not in the good way one would normally let a freak get out.
They’re freaking out over Bernie Sanders not winning the nomination. Yeah, the system wasn’t in his favor, but the guy didn’t actually stand a chance of getting the nomination. They’re so angry that they may not vote for Clinton and allow an ignorant buffoon like Trump to win the presidency.
Bernie’s campaign is over, but the campaign for the causes he pushed is not. Someone else will pick up that mantle, and eventually all those crazy, impossible things Bernie believed in are going to become reality. But that could all be lost if his supporters sit on their asses, stay home, and vote Green, Libertarian, or — even worse — Trump. And don’t say not voting for Hillary isn’t a vote for Trump. You’re supposed to be from the intelligent segment of society, so stop saying B.S. that’s not true just to cover your rancor and bitterness. It’s time for you to grow up.
Sarah Silverman told the Bernie supporters on Monday night they’re being ridiculous. She’s right. If you can allow Trump to become president, you weren’t serious about any of the issues Bernie campaigned on. You’re a faker. You may not like Hillary and believe she’s a part of the Wall Street machine, but what do you think Trump is a part of? Which one can you live with more easily? How about the candidate who believes in climate change, science, civil rights, equal rights, health care, black lives, child care, women’s rights, minimum wage increases, and equal pay and can tell you the three branches of government?
You don’t always get every little thing you want, especially the first time you’re eligible to vote. I was in my forties before I voted for a candidate I actually believed in, and even that wasn’t “everything” I wanted. Hell, I waited over forty years for the New Orleans Saints to win a Super Bowl. I’m still waiting on the Cubs to win the World Series, or even go. Be patient and stop acting like spoiled insects.
Another horrible person I know posted how Bernie supporters should join the Trump Train. If you are a Bernie supporter and you’re even considering voting for Trump, you were never honest about what you stood for, and you don’t really believe in anything.
How many ways do you want to be like a Republican? You’re already insulting people who disagree with you, and soon you’re not going to have any friends left on Facebook. Now you’re willing to sell out your principles and send your country down the river.
You’re being ridiculous.
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