Despair Is Not an Option, So Here's What We Must Do by Bernie Sanders
Despair Is Not an Option, So Here's What We Must Do by Bernie Sanders
We have got to take on Trump and the oligarchs. And the best way to do that is to educate and organize, educate and organize.
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Anger is more useful than despair -- by Terminator
And when anger begins to wane, replace it with hope.
Thoughts and prayers.
I've had a chance to watch it now. Even he understands the spirit of the sentiment. Despair (hopelessness) leads to inaction, anger spurs it on.
We can be hopeful once we're free.
I agree, I think anger can be a motivating force toward positive action, and I don't begrudge anyone who uses it as fuel. But as he says, I think eventually it can burn out, in which case, hope and love become powerful long term fuels to push on.