.@NathanJRobinson's writing continues to be invaluable:https://www.currentaffairs.org/2017/07/politics-is-a-contest-of-domination …
-
-
Replying to @ReeveJac47 @HeerJeet and
From the mass of Democratic voters, largely. But not the Dem leadership or opinion leaders who are the ones being mocked.
2 replies 0 retweets 13 likes -
Replying to @LukewSavage @ReeveJac47 and
For reasons I've explained in article "bend the knee" rhetoric is likely to turn off Democratic base as much as elites.
14 replies 0 retweets 6 likes -
Replying to @HeerJeet @LukewSavage and
Why? It's not the base they're telling to bend the knee to. They're saying the base deserves to be heard and listened to
2 replies 0 retweets 19 likes -
Replying to @MCares37 @LukewSavage and
When I hear someone say "bend the knee" to someone else, I tend to think they'll soon be demanding it of me. It's a autocratic request
10 replies 0 retweets 8 likes -
Replying to @HeerJeet @ReeveJac47 and
It's the opposite of an autocratic request to insist the Dem base and its demands should be respected and listened to
7 replies 6 retweets 59 likes -
Replying to @LukewSavage @HeerJeet and
Jeet serious q, you seemed to allude to the phrase as having originated with Game of Thrones. do you actually think that's where it's from
3 replies 0 retweets 15 likes
I didn't say phrase originated in GOT, I said it was a common refrain in show (and possible source via that route for Menaker's use).
-
-
Replying to @HeerJeet @thetomzone and
No, it was used in counter to Democrats demanding their base to bow to whatever candidate they decide to put forth.
1 reply 0 retweets 4 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.