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Cory Booker is not a savior and is not going to singlehandedly fix anything, but…
…but…DAMMIT
…this is exactly what I want to see from every elected official, at least every one of them who thinks fascism and authoritarianism are bad. I’m not even just saying “Democrats.” Surely there’s a Republican or two left out there somewhere who still believes in their shriveled-coal heart that Nazis are bad.
I don’t expect politicians to work miracles. I just want them to fight. In times of crisis, is that really so much to ask?
In South Korea, when the president attempted a coup, legislators stormed over physical barricades to vote him into oblivion.
I think about that a lot sitting here in the US.
My message for my next call to my elected reps:
“Cory Booker is doing what you are failing to do.”
Just that.
I told mine I'd like them to take his place when he gets tired. At least they both showed up to ask him questions today.
My two senators did as well. They’re welcome to keep asking questions, give Booker a chance to rest that voice.
Tell the parliamentarian we still have a lot of questions, wink wink.
@inthehands I think one of the most important things he's doing is testing whether the electorate will respond positively to Democrats having spines, so...yes. Yes, make that call.