If past progressives had put “pragmatism first” there would never have been abolition, women’s suffrage, unions, child labor laws or civil rights legislation. Putting pragmatism first creates a pattern of chronic failure under the guise of making a sophisticated effort to succeed

Jul 29, 2021 · 2:24 PM UTC

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This is *very* simplistic thinking. Successful political endeavors include pragmatism, compromise and persuasion.
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Yes - but not without spine. The status quo never disrupts itself, and thinking you can get it to do so by nicely standing in line and waiting your turn is very naive.
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Uuhhh the Right pushed abolition, the Left pushed for slavery. Hence why Lincoln, a Republican, was the one that emancipated the slaves.
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.@marwilliamson “Other generations rose up and pushed back against undemocratic forces. It’s time for our generation to rise up.” Marianne Williamson
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Thank you for saying this!! Ugh I can't even with "pragmatic progressive" 😣
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"pragmatism" is the new face of..... OBSTRUCTIONISM When these countries wanted to make sure families weren't going bankrupt due to medical bills They didn't allow obstructionism through incrementalism They solved the problem long ago
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Marianne is coming for "enlightened centrists" and I'm HERE for it
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Yes ... A Leader needs to lead ... And while the risk of failure is always present ... the simple difference between a Leader and a Follower ... is Vision and Courage ... the Vision to see what's right ... and ... the Courage to persevere ... and follow that vision.
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Serious problems requires serious solutions not wishy washy BS.
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Please, can we all starting planning now for the October surprise. No credit cards, no Amazon, no retail, General strike on 10/15/21. I'll see you all in Washington D.C. for Halloween!
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