The Way Forward

usonian

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9. The people are leading. I can't believe the lack of leadership among well-known party members. Must be crazy threats.

Reply to Bluewonder (Reply #8)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 04:24 PM

22 hrs ago

We have no Dr. King. No John Lewis ...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219813493

Best I've been able to come up with is Mark Cuban, mainly because he's not associated with the party (is this what we need?)
Maybe also Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors. With the injuries and draft clunkers going on there, I think he needs to elevate his own game.

Outspoken leaders (love them) are Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett, Elizabeth Warren, but they lack firepower. Gavin Newsom's recent backpedalling may be due to threats. We can't nominate his press secretary! (or can we?)

Maybe a military officer with guts to stare down threats.
And given recent performance, maybe an enlisted person.

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The "Sound of Silence" from leaders is going to get us all killed. [View all] usonian Sep 2025 OP

they be busy going high lol. btw in nazi germany ppl who went high went to the camps first nt msongs Sep 2025 #1

it's worse than silence, SO many people seem complicit Skittles Sep 2025 #2

The inside the beltway echo chamber seems perpetually on vacation Gum Logger Sep 2025 #3

I would hope that leaders at the very least make statements affirming general principles. usonian Sep 2025 #4

Absolutely. Kid Berwyn Nov 5 #5

I believe California Governor Newsom is fighting for us. quaint Nov 5 #6

Leaders Lead. usonian Nov 5 #7

Four months ago seems like the good ole days Bluewonder 23 hrs ago #8

The people are leading. I can't believe the lack of leadership among well-known party members. Must be crazy threats. usonian 22 hrs ago #9