I never hear people on the right say oh people will never vote for this or that or oh the system is too fucked up it’ll never happen; they see what they want and say ok let’s go make it happen. 1/3
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A problem on the left is all the social approval given to cynicism & despair. I understand why people are depressed & angry about the oligarchy, but every time we talk about it like it’s an insurmountable problem we give it power. That’s exactly what they want you to think. 2/3

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The gun issue is a perfect example. Like healthcare & climate change it’s an example of corporate power tyrannizing us yes. But negativity about our prospects is not the answer. If enough of us say we’re going to change things and we’re not going to stop until we do, we will. 3/3
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Because it's easier to do that, all the 'othering'. There's a distinct lack of vision.
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This green/left attitude is actually anti-life & anti-human. It reveals a deep distrust of humans, which conversely gives corporates more power via regulations etc. I'm surprised you are still engaged in a leftist party. There is more goodwill in community level liberty lovers.
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" ... but every time we talk about it like it’s an insurmountable problem we give it power."
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It's because folks have lost faith in the system.
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cynicism isn't a great organizing tool
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If you are serious, you need to lead or join an effort to organize a 3rd party. The DNC is hopelessly and irretrievably corrupt and exists only to serve the oligarchy.
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You're confusing our choice of strategy for nihilism, when in fact we're thinking long term, past 1 election cycle. Only the nihilist thinks that the VBNMW strategy that has already failed us for 30yrs is a winning strategy. Lawrence o'donnell understands. youtube.com/tZvSMzO-nhM

2006 Lawrence O'Donnell dispels the myth of "Blue No Matter Who"

Perhaps the party requires more than one election to learn from their mistakes?

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I agree that intimidation is done with purpose- the rulers and donors would prefer that ordinary people feel helpless. Either vote for one of their puppets or don’t vote. They don’t care. Vote only for candidates who don’t accept PAC $
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