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hamsterjill

(16,638 posts)

5. I think it's going to be an unlikely candidate.

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 02:53 PM

Oct 4

Kimmel and Colbert have been outspoken, and they have gotten people's attention. I don't know that they would be the "hero" that is needed, but I think we can learn a lesson from them. That lesson is:

Stand up against the bully!!!!!

We don't really have any war heroes available. We need someone who can inspire the young people while not alienating the older people who are the ones that actually make it to the voting booth.