this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2024
177 points (70.7% liked)

Comic Strips

13062 readers
2387 users here now

Comic Strips is a community for those who love comic stories.

The rules are simple:

Web of links

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Schmoo@slrpnk.net 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's literally just politics.

This gives the same energy as saying "it's just business" after doing some heinous shit.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Don't let idealism blind you to reality.

[–] Schmoo@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm the one blind to reality? You actually think Bernie had any sway over any one of the moderates who dropped out to give Biden the win? They were loyal to the Democratic Party, not Bernie, and certainly not to their principles, if truly they had any.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They're ambitious and self-interested. Would Pete have turned down an offer of VP to stay in the race - and potentially still win the presidential nomination - I don't think so