Commissar SFLUFAN Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Cornel West Announces Presidential Bid ... as a People’s Party Candidate NEWREPUBLIC.COM Why did Cornel West, one of the eminent thinkers of our time, choose to run with this party? Quote Cornel West is among the eminent thinkers and voices of our time. Speaking truth to power while synthesizing a politics driven by love and solidarity and care for those you share society with are hallmarks of West’s legacy. And that’s why it is puzzling that he has announced his campaign for president under the banner of the not so aptly named People’s Party. “In these bleak times, I have decided to run for truth and justice, which takes the form of running for president of the United States as a candidate for the People’s Party,” West announced in a video on Monday. “I enter in the quest for truth, I enter in the quest for justice. And the presidency is just one vehicle to pursue that truth and justice, what I’ve been trying to do all of my life.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Did he ever join? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 OK, so which one of you is Cornel West? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: OK, so which one of you is Cornel West? @unogueen 1 5 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Man, he really chose poorly with the party association. The People's Party has taken horrid stances, including making anti-Semitic statements in the past. They've also been associated with idiots like Jimmy Dore and Russel Brand. This is a real bad look. If West wants national visibility and ballot access, this isn't where he needs to be. This really makes me respect him less due to these associations because either he's blind to them or he simply agrees with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 @CayceG - that's the gist of the New Republic article I posted as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 You failed to have a presidential candidate to post at the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: @CayceG - that's the gist of the New Republic article I posted as well I only read tweets nowadays. My brain has been smoothed to a mirror finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, CayceG said: Man, he really chose poorly with the party association. The People's Party has taken horrid stances, including making anti-Semitic statements in the past. They've also been associated with idiots like Jimmy Dore and Russel Brand. This is a real bad look. If West wants national visibility and ballot access, this isn't where he needs to be. This really makes me respect him less due to these associations because either he's blind to them or he simply agrees with them. When both parties outwardly represent the rich in all matters, there are always prominent people who will push back with nonsense parties like this. I’ve heard it explained something like this.. “If we can take even a percent of their vote away, we could change an election. It might be for the worst in the short term, but in the long term it’ll teach the party that they don’t hold all the power.” I don’t necessarily agree with that, I think the short term is pretty damn important, but I can understand the sentiment of hating both parties and wanting to burn it to the ground. I just figured when it did happen, it would be something more progressive trying to break away from democrats, not trying to appeal to Republicans and democrats in today’s climate. its not like the center has no representation. Who are you after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 lol that anti woke mlk tweet is likely the dumbest thing I’ll read all week, tbf any time one of you posts a tweet it’s usually the dumbest thing I’ve read all week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 Think of how freakin' awesome it would've been if Dr. West joined D1P, started posting, and I eventually permabanned him 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 The idea that MLK was a popular public figure during his years of activism is patently false. He was not. He was demonized and widely criticized by mainstream media, politicians and a considerable majority of the public. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFKAK Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, ort said: The idea that MLK was a popular public figure during his years of activism is patently false. He was not. He was demonized and widely criticized by mainstream media and politicians. He now exists the make chuds feel better about their racism. ”herp derp content of their character herp derp stop saying we’re racist!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 You mean the star of the Matrix sequels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 56 minutes ago, CayceG said: Man, he really chose poorly with the party association. The People's Party has taken horrid stances, including making anti-Semitic statements in the past. They've also been associated with idiots like Jimmy Dore and Russel Brand. This is a real bad look. If West wants national visibility and ballot access, this isn't where he needs to be. This really makes me respect him less due to these associations because either he's blind to them or he simply agrees with them. He’s BFFs with Bill Maher so this tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Cornel West chooses Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah as his vice president - POLITICO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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