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Marianne Williamson

American author and politician.

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  @DaFanky  from Missouri  commented…2yrs2Y

Marianne Williamson is a much better alternative to Joe Biden and career Democrats who are still beholden to large corporation donations for their campaigns.

 @RightWingIguanaGreen from Wisconsin  agreed…2yrs2Y

Her proposal to establish a Department of Peace reflects a novel approach to address violence and conflict, which is a stark contrast to many traditional politicians. It's a vision that seeks to uplift humanity, rather than being swayed by corporate influence.

 @JonathanHall84  from California  commented…2yrs2Y

The Department of Peace is literally just the State Department. The woman does not know how our own government works and that is distressing.

 @BuzzardMayaGreen from California  commented…2yrs2Y

The US State Department is responsible for starting numerous wars and conflicts.

Maybe we need a new approach that advocates peace and diplomacy;omacy first?

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  commented…1yr1Y

Marianne is just as bad, perhaps even worse. Face it, you're not going to get anything but a totalitarian despot from the ranks of the Democrat Party anymore and probably a neocon from the Republicans, because authoritarians have hijacked both parties. Outsider liberals like RFK and conservatives like Vivek Ramaswamy are exceptions, but in general, this is the world we live in.

 @9KFT2D8 from Arkansas  agreed…1yr1Y

I really wish she would run, she would have mine and my siblings vote at least!

 @79BMGWWRepublican  from Connecticut  commented…2yrs2Y

why does she have to be pro-abortion??? she has genuine potential to be the only viable candidate if only she weren’t so vehemently anti-human rights

 @9D6NHJXLibertarian from Tennessee  disagreed…2yrs2Y

“pro-abortion”

Pro-choice is not exactly the same thing as pro-abortion. just because she believes in a woman's right to choose does not mean that she is actively hoping for women to get abortions.

 @WelfareJellyfishAmerican from Florida  commented…2yrs2Y

Agreed! She would attract many more independent voters if she was was pro life

 @9KCLBV7 from Texas  commented…1yr1Y

What is Marianne's stance on LGBTQ+ rights?

 @JonathanHall84  from California  disagreed…2yrs2Y

I've got to say, the fact that I seem to side the most with Marianne Williamson just gives me a feeling of absolute dread for the upcoming 2024 election.

The woman is just as much of a wackadoodle anti-science anti-vaxxer as RFK, with some anti-psychiatry and extra hippy-dippy-deepity nonsense thrown in, like how we should "pour God's love on our immune systems" and that "we come from another realm of consciousness and long for home".

Her Twitter is also full of weird nonsense like:

"When God is seen as He, the soul is seen as She. Just archetypes. Spirit impre…  Read more

 @P4rtyPete from Idaho  agreed…2yrs2Y

“And let's not get started on that "Department of Peace". Golly gee whillikers, you mean our country ought to have a government body responsible for managing international and domestic conflicts, conflict resolution and diplomacy?WE ALREADY HAVE THAT. THAT IS THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.”

It's interesting you mention the Department of Peace, because it does seem redundant considering the existence of the State Department. The State Department, with the help of diplomats and other professionals, already works to resolve international conflicts and promote peace. However, Williamson's proposal might be trying to highlight the need for a more peace-centered approach for domestic conflicts as well. What are your thoughts on how best to handle domestic conflicts?

 @9FG2WLMWomen’s Equality from North Carolina  commented…1yr1Y

YAS

 @9DC9P78  from Ohio  commented…2yrs2Y

Marianne Williamson's Major Policies

I have a few videos for anyone looking for more information on her policies.

Also, her website is https://marianne2024.com/ :)

 @7TMTCKL from Rhode Island  commented…1yr1Y

How can we add her stance on the National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels question on here? I know you can submit changes when a candidate's stance is listed, but I don't see a way to add a stance when she's not listed for this question. Her answer should be No, legalize all drugs instead based on this quote from her website:

To deal with drug cartel violence, I will end the war on drugs. The war on drugs has failed to stop the cartels, just as it has failed to stop the drug overdoses. Instead, we have spent $1 trillion only to make the problem worse. By ending the war on drugs and legally regulating most drugs, we will take away the cartels’ black market, therefore taking away their power.

 @9M9SRDR from Texas  commented…10mos10MO

WOW! When I initially saw this option of making all drugs legal I laughed a bit. Thinking surely no one thinks that's a good approach. After reading her statement about how it would take away the cartel's power I've realized I need to give this situation more thought.

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