• MagicShel@programming.dev
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    4 months ago

    No one - I mean absolutely no one - runs for President without a high level of ego and narcissism. Who the fuck thinks they are best suited to “lead the free world”? No one with an ounce of humility.

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        4 months ago

        I like Bernie. And maybe he’s an exception. But the cynic in me doubts he is entirely immune.

        But for sure, good call.

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          I’m sure he is not entirely immune. Nobody is, but I also firmly believe in Bernie’s ability to put the good of others before himself when it truly matters most. I cannot say the same about Trump, Hillary, or Biden.

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          Bernie is still sharp as a tack. Also, we weren’t talking about fitness. We were talking about character and ethics.

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        You are blinded by hero worship if you think his ego wasn’t at play. I like the man, I like his politics, but come on man, get real. He wasn’t falling on a sword, he was running for the highest office in the land with millions of devoted supporters cheering love to him 24/7. No one is immune from the ego boost that provides and it will warp ones perspective no matter who you are.