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[-] vithigar@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

But if they consistently win it still alter the political landscape such that someone else will have a better chance of enacting actual change in the future.

The two party system is garbage, but if one of the two current parties lost its ability to win entirely then a different second option could appear.

[-] FreakinSteve@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Right now is the perfect time for the progressive caucus -led by AOC, and hiring Katie Porter as consultant- to form a third party WHILE THEY ARE SEATED.

And there are very simpke winning platform planks that can pull EVERYBODY in:

  • lobbyist bribery as an imprisonable offense
  • universal health care
  • cap on tuitions for medical degrees
  • abolition of private prisons and ban on privatization of government responsibilities

Of course the psychotic Nazi cucks will not accept that last one because they dont understand that profit margins drive costs up and efficiencies down, but still....

[-] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

Agree. Within legal means, this is the only way to shift the Overton Window back left. When Democrats are secured from Republicans, then we should be pushing for more progressive options. Democrats would not be expanding the concentration camps like the Republicans are.

[-] BrainInABox@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

You can't "push for more progressive options" when you've already ceded all power.

Democrats would not be expanding the concentration camps like the Republicans are.

History suggests otherwise.

[-] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

How far back? I'm pissed Obama and Biden didn't close Gitmo, but they didn't expand it either.

[-] ubergeek@lemmy.today 3 points 2 years ago

Dems expanded the concentration camps on our southern border though....

[-] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Fuck legal means, this is yer problem its all pride and democracy this until its dismantled in front of ye. Taking the high road has given ye a petulant retard as a leader. Maybe throw "legal" out the window, they did.

[-] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I know what I said. A human knows how to interpret it.

RPing on an open forum will only get you a visit from the FBI.

[-] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Im not advocating murder, its fascists who will limit protests and strikes. If you adhere to the rule of law you will quickly see protections removed to keep you penned in.

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