The problem with a capitalist ethos dominating govt is that of itself it has no conscience. It is the job of government to regulate the system, not serve the system so it can exploit the people. Regulated capitalism has done great good; unregulated capitalism has done great harm
The planet will be dead by the time we elect enough "Progressives" into office, which will also include ones that will have to replace"Progressives" that have since been coopted by the party. You can afford a private island to escape to, Marianne. We can't.
@marwilliamson isn't it strengthening the third party movement first. I know you don't believe in the DNC anymore. Please don't sheepherd anybody into the disastrous democratic party. A Nina Turner will still be disarmed as a democrat