Otto von Bismarck, who was behind the reunification of Germany. Bismarck famously said that “politics is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the next best.”
The economist Kenneth Galbraith expressed a more negative view of political pragmatism when he said, “Politics is not the art of the possible. It consists in choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.”
Hillary Clinton spoke passionately against the idea of pragmatism in politics, saying, “we feel that for too long our leaders have viewed politics as the art of the possible. And the challenge now is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible possible.”
The lesser of two evils has been our real choice for a long time. People who feel that there is no difference between the two parties have put us where we are today.
My fever dream ticket at the moment would be AOC, Jasmine Crocket, Pete. Pick two.
I'm with you all the way. Bernie Sanders would likely have beat Trump had the Dem National Committee not stepped in to anoint Hilary - despite the crowds Bernie drew and the excitement he generated among younger voters. Voters want someone who will address the high cost of living, who will take on the moneyed class, who will fix the quotidian problems Americans face daily. Mamdani, like him or not, has at least promised to work on behalf of average New Yorkers.
I’m with ANY NEW Breed of YOUNG DEMS to rock the shut out of the Democrats! Mr. Mondani has it: some experience, extreme communication abilities and charisma.
I think if the old guard wishes to remain useful, they should take up a guidance role in helping these new faces realize their visions, and/or learn the balance between reality and good intentioned desires. Personally, I'm just so tired of political parties. They feel like monopolies that can only be broken up by themselves, which... Of course isn't going to happen. In life and politics, the young and old must must learn and communicate with one another, with mutual respect.
And…. The Dems need new messaging. Stop with the lowering small fees for this and that. Hungry people don’t care about these things. Start with: Restore Our Constitutional and Human Rights. Strengthen free speech, separation of church and state laws, strengthen immigration process-increase lawyers, accelerate vetting and citizenship services, abolish Ice, restore Roe, strengthen ACA, add SCOTUS justices, congress members don’t get paid if there is a shutdown and more. Our basic human and civil rights are at stake. Restore these and then we can work on the other things.
It’s a very hard call these days on which direction Dems should take. More to the Middle? More to the Left? To somewhere else? But, one thing is clear: Welcome the next generation with open arms!
Otto von Bismarck, who was behind the reunification of Germany. Bismarck famously said that “politics is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the next best.”
The economist Kenneth Galbraith expressed a more negative view of political pragmatism when he said, “Politics is not the art of the possible. It consists in choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.”
Hillary Clinton spoke passionately against the idea of pragmatism in politics, saying, “we feel that for too long our leaders have viewed politics as the art of the possible. And the challenge now is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible possible.”
The lesser of two evils has been our real choice for a long time. People who feel that there is no difference between the two parties have put us where we are today.
My fever dream ticket at the moment would be AOC, Jasmine Crocket, Pete. Pick two.
I'm with you all the way. Bernie Sanders would likely have beat Trump had the Dem National Committee not stepped in to anoint Hilary - despite the crowds Bernie drew and the excitement he generated among younger voters. Voters want someone who will address the high cost of living, who will take on the moneyed class, who will fix the quotidian problems Americans face daily. Mamdani, like him or not, has at least promised to work on behalf of average New Yorkers.
I needed this dose of common sense! Much thanks. By the way, before anyone attacks Ms .Edgar, know she is a Jewish woman who keeps kosher.
I’m with ANY NEW Breed of YOUNG DEMS to rock the shut out of the Democrats! Mr. Mondani has it: some experience, extreme communication abilities and charisma.
Agree the Dems need fresh faces. Agree AOC, Mayor Pete and Jasmine Crockett,
and Rep Frost
I think if the old guard wishes to remain useful, they should take up a guidance role in helping these new faces realize their visions, and/or learn the balance between reality and good intentioned desires. Personally, I'm just so tired of political parties. They feel like monopolies that can only be broken up by themselves, which... Of course isn't going to happen. In life and politics, the young and old must must learn and communicate with one another, with mutual respect.
And…. The Dems need new messaging. Stop with the lowering small fees for this and that. Hungry people don’t care about these things. Start with: Restore Our Constitutional and Human Rights. Strengthen free speech, separation of church and state laws, strengthen immigration process-increase lawyers, accelerate vetting and citizenship services, abolish Ice, restore Roe, strengthen ACA, add SCOTUS justices, congress members don’t get paid if there is a shutdown and more. Our basic human and civil rights are at stake. Restore these and then we can work on the other things.
What about Gretchen Whitmer. Don't count her out. She's rational, experienced and electable.
It’s a very hard call these days on which direction Dems should take. More to the Middle? More to the Left? To somewhere else? But, one thing is clear: Welcome the next generation with open arms!