Sander's Sin of Prideful Division

If Senator Sanders is going to come to the point of accepting his defeat by aligning himself with other non-traditional candidates -- Green, Independent, or a made-up compilation -- I request that he please do so now, early. The sin of such an intentional act of redirection could be costly to all things progressive and democratic if done at the last moment. We know what is happening because of spur-of-the-moment actions by the monster whose name we dare no longer say. But for the good gals and guys, doing the same would be nothing less than a degrading sin of pride and hurtfulness.

If, Senator Sanders, you are to do this and do so earlier rather than later, you would give those of us with more confidence in the ideas of hope to offer better ideas you might want to consider. Anointing a figurehead out of frustration does little but bring about ugly ramifications that might even distract from the biggest loser’s self-immolation.

It takes a lot of talent (and transparency) to be a successful presidential candidate. Hillary has shown the strength of her convictions on both and many other fronts. Opening the doors to another just so you can say you did … well, that would really not be a dope path to any kind of revolution. I don’t think you will do this but the pressure is going to mount -- let’s hope you don’t feel the burn to respond out of a philosophical obligation or, heaven help us all, out of some notion that it will help clean up the campaign administrative burdens heading your way.  

If you are going to use the sin of prideful division Senator Sanders as a purposeful derailment tactic, turn it into an exercise in empowerment. Talking, asking questions, twisting your frustrations towards ongoing progress? Hillary (and we) will withstand the pull of less worthy choices but the work to get your efforts back … now that could readily be a whole different sin of indulgence.