“We need a viable other. I support any third-party effort that makes a thoughtful, articulate critique of the fundamental flaws in contemporary capitalism and its effects on people and the planet”nytimes.com/2022/01/16/style…

Jan 17, 2022 · 1:30 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
I have wondered the same. I just can't with the way Dems have been the last couple of years. They have been lackluster the whole time away.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Capitalism has lifted more people out of severe poverty globally than any other program in history. It has enabled the highest standards of living ever experienced by human beings on planet earth. The ideas you have, have already been tried. The result is massive poverty.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Can we just get rid of parties all together?
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Public-private partnerships, corporations using government to acquire wealth and power, are the problem. Centralized control/communism is not the answer. We need competition within US borders to empower small businesses. No wars. Trade with foreigners. Get rid of central bank.
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Instead of a third party, we need an anti-party that will neutrally develop bills that the public explicitly supports in referendums. E.g.,instead of voting only for politicians based on their platforms, we’d also vote on major campaign issue to set the country’s policy direction
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I think it makes more sense to@keep pressuring the Dems in that direction
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That’s quite an article … (I wish he didn’t spend so much time writing about things that are untrue … but I guess that’s what reporters do) … But, to have an article in the New York Times is HUGE … Congratulations … you deserve it … it’s pointing you in the right direction!
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I’m with you. A strong ethical fighter could win running as an Independent.
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Would a third party be able to get on ballots in all states by 2024?
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