The party has to actually stand for something and not simply be the “less evil” choice over the other side.
Stand up for the average American and say that we have a right to enjoy the priveliges that other countries enjoy: Healthcare, Education, a Living Wage, Fair and safe Labor Conditions, Etc. speaking simply and to the point and not allow the other side to distract from the issues with their “culture war.”
“Culture” is not a static thing, as ideas spread people change and so does the culture.
There are only two options in this country right now: progress or regression.
Regression steals from the next generation by telling it that they should be less prosperous and free than we are now, that we enjoyed all that was good and closed the door behind us.
Progress works for those who come after us by saying that we saw what was wrong and worked to make things better so they won't have to struggle like we did.
I agree. They play progressive for votes, until it comes to actually being progressive. And because of that approach, we've slid into this regressive bullshit.
I believe that they can be useful but I do believe we have to refrain from dogmatism and be careful not to let up on Palestine what’s so ever they’ve both showed themselves through their actions time and time again to be pro imperialists and unfortunately very pro capitalist “reforms”
These crowds were young.but by 2028 they are going to be one of the largest voting blocks.. I hope they stay united for their future.. what you saw was the emotion you feel when finally someone is talking to you like they know your world. I am so impressed..
The problem is that the Republican half of the country would consider Barry Goldwater a centrist today. There is no meeting them halfway, we have to stand on our principles. Personally I like Pete, but AOC is great too
The people surrounding Trump are racist, bigots. They aren’t entitled to act offended when they support these actions. Period. They aren’t allowed to justify their behavior. They are EVIL. This is a unholy group of men and women who allow their children to get abused by the church and when the child or family speaks out, they will attempt to silence you with mafia style violence, if needed. These people are nationalists and NEVER ever to be called or confused with true Christians. This is an unholy group that weaponizes their fake faith in Christ to achieve diabolical power. You need to familiarize yourself with NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION and its unholy maneuvers to achieve power. This is a well funded group that uses their fake faith and ties to the Heritage Foundation to achieve power. These men and women need to be exposed. Their churches need to be taxed and their children taken from them for child abuse. This is what Trump unholy followers want! Punch their unholy god in the throat and take their churches away from them. This is hatred!
A third of the country is running us into the ground intentionally. Their unholy rhetoric is about power. New Apostolic Reformation is the problem. More importantly, you not knowing what that is or who they are, puts us all in ‼️ danger ‼️ These people are unhinged and full of hate. They are well funded and in powerful positions. This is the enemy. These people use their religion as a weapon. This is your biggest enemy and challenge. We must end this madness. They want your children straight, white, armed and angry.
MAGA must Lie, Cheat and Steal! Abortion. Guns. Equality. End Christian nationalism!Maga is the CONFEDERACY!!
Familiarize yourself with this unholy movement! These people took part in the insurrection. They want your children white, ignorant, armed and angry!!
I’ve been a progressive for decades. I supported Medicare for all and actually support programs for people that are essentially socialism. Unlike many, I don’t think of it as alien. I think we should all have a right to free education, living in a safe environment, not paying taxes only for the rich. If I get something for my taxes, I have no problem paying them. I support many of Warren Buffet’s ideas as well as those of AOC and Bernie Sanders.
Just FYI, your use of Socialism here is a Republican framing.
Socialism is actually an economic theory about who owns the means of production. The US is not and never will be socialist according to the tents of its economic theory.
As such, we can have limited “situated capitalism” where and when it actually does work while also still carving out many, many ways to take care of people, as long as we go back to: 1) a robust, well-funded public sector, 2) corporate regulation, 3) robust consumer and civil rights, 4) accessible and inclusive systems of justice, 5) a mixed economy, which is the most efficient and just form of economies, 5) sincere efforts to keep working to foster inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Please, don’t start an argument about what socialism is or isn’t. I’m not a professor; I’m an artist. My use of the word was general. I am not now nor was I ever a Republican. My parents were, however, so I grew up with it. I didn’t want to be afraid of my own shadow like they had been during the McCarthy years. Once I met kids from New York when I went to American University and was blown away by their political sophistication, I knew that was what I wanted. I was just a naive kid from the burbs. My parents were lower middle class but striving to climb the social ladder. I wasn’t interested in that. I wanted to know things.
My majors were English and journalism, not political science. I’m much more knowledgeable about Jungian psychology than the ins and outs of socialism. It just always seemed more sensible to me.
Socialism is a good thing. Bernie and AOC represent a party of capitalists. They aren’t the saviors, they’re part of the system of oppression. What people don’t understand is that we will never have any power, until we own the means of production. As long as the capitalists do, fascism will always be the end result. If you vote for one of these lying democrats, they will pretend to do something for 4-8 years, while actually setting things up for the republicans to come in and seize more control. This is a groups effort, they are on the same team. I linked three articles on this thread.
They are very well written and informative. I encourage you to read them. ✌🏼
You have to understand that the assholes who RUN the DNC are corporatist types who get their money from the big corporations and their CEO’s / CFO’s and their boards of directors. They do not listen to the grass roots. THAT is why they have to be removed, in favor of the AOC’s of the world.
He’s an actor. Dad was FBI. Obviously being groomed to be a politician and is a capitalist. Look at his life, he’s an elite. Can’t trust someone like him, especially because he’s part of the party, run by the American Empire!
Careful here. Echo chamber feeling good might be copium. You still need to get 77M votes. You still need to convert the gen-z men, majority of which voted for Trump.
It's worth pointing out that former Rep. Connor Lamb, who is a moderate on *policy*, is 100% behind AOC here. The distinction is more about toleration and business-as-usual vs aggression and resistance.
There are plenty of moderate and centrist and even conservative Democratic and Independent voters who are angry about the Trump and want Democrats to fight back harder. There are also many who are upset by the amount of money in politics and the influence that brings. They even may love Sanders and Ocasio Cortez for championing those things. However that doesn’t necessarily equate to support of progressive politics generally.
I for one am glad to hear those results and it definitely checks with my y personal experience but I have little hope for the Democratic party right now. They are just not equipped to win elections. The party as a whole just is not working.
The party has to actually stand for something and not simply be the “less evil” choice over the other side.
Stand up for the average American and say that we have a right to enjoy the priveliges that other countries enjoy: Healthcare, Education, a Living Wage, Fair and safe Labor Conditions, Etc. speaking simply and to the point and not allow the other side to distract from the issues with their “culture war.”
“Culture” is not a static thing, as ideas spread people change and so does the culture.
There are only two options in this country right now: progress or regression.
Regression steals from the next generation by telling it that they should be less prosperous and free than we are now, that we enjoyed all that was good and closed the door behind us.
Progress works for those who come after us by saying that we saw what was wrong and worked to make things better so they won't have to struggle like we did.
YES!! You get it
Where does that leave vulnerable populations who are the target of conservative culture wars?
We stand for the rights of all Americans. Period.
"What about the gays?"
We stand for the rights of all Americans. Period.
"The Trans?"
We stand for the rights of all Americans. Period.
"Non-Binary?"
We stand for the rights of all Americans. Period.
Until we are blue in the face that is the only answer we give.
No matter what exception the other side throws in our face there is one answer and one only:
We stand for the rights of all Americans. Period.
Best. Answer. Ever.
Corporate/centrist Democrats are Republicans in sheep’s clothing. Empty suits who only benefit their corporate masters.
I agree. They play progressive for votes, until it comes to actually being progressive. And because of that approach, we've slid into this regressive bullshit.
I believe that they can be useful but I do believe we have to refrain from dogmatism and be careful not to let up on Palestine what’s so ever they’ve both showed themselves through their actions time and time again to be pro imperialists and unfortunately very pro capitalist “reforms”
Agreed!
These crowds were young.but by 2028 they are going to be one of the largest voting blocks.. I hope they stay united for their future.. what you saw was the emotion you feel when finally someone is talking to you like they know your world. I am so impressed..
Honestly same
Finally! Let's really be progressive ffs!
And actually act on it!
The problem is that the Republican half of the country would consider Barry Goldwater a centrist today. There is no meeting them halfway, we have to stand on our principles. Personally I like Pete, but AOC is great too
No, because AOC refuses to abandon decency and integrity
Because AOC is “centrist”?
About time to follow Bernie and AOC! No spineless jello allowed.
!!!
The people surrounding Trump are racist, bigots. They aren’t entitled to act offended when they support these actions. Period. They aren’t allowed to justify their behavior. They are EVIL. This is a unholy group of men and women who allow their children to get abused by the church and when the child or family speaks out, they will attempt to silence you with mafia style violence, if needed. These people are nationalists and NEVER ever to be called or confused with true Christians. This is an unholy group that weaponizes their fake faith in Christ to achieve diabolical power. You need to familiarize yourself with NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION and its unholy maneuvers to achieve power. This is a well funded group that uses their fake faith and ties to the Heritage Foundation to achieve power. These men and women need to be exposed. Their churches need to be taxed and their children taken from them for child abuse. This is what Trump unholy followers want! Punch their unholy god in the throat and take their churches away from them. This is hatred!
A third of the country is running us into the ground intentionally. Their unholy rhetoric is about power. New Apostolic Reformation is the problem. More importantly, you not knowing what that is or who they are, puts us all in ‼️ danger ‼️ These people are unhinged and full of hate. They are well funded and in powerful positions. This is the enemy. These people use their religion as a weapon. This is your biggest enemy and challenge. We must end this madness. They want your children straight, white, armed and angry.
MAGA must Lie, Cheat and Steal! Abortion. Guns. Equality. End Christian nationalism!Maga is the CONFEDERACY!!
Familiarize yourself with this unholy movement! These people took part in the insurrection. They want your children white, ignorant, armed and angry!!
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/10/new-apostolic-reformation-christian-nationalism/
I’ve been a progressive for decades. I supported Medicare for all and actually support programs for people that are essentially socialism. Unlike many, I don’t think of it as alien. I think we should all have a right to free education, living in a safe environment, not paying taxes only for the rich. If I get something for my taxes, I have no problem paying them. I support many of Warren Buffet’s ideas as well as those of AOC and Bernie Sanders.
That’s amazing
Applause.
Just FYI, your use of Socialism here is a Republican framing.
Socialism is actually an economic theory about who owns the means of production. The US is not and never will be socialist according to the tents of its economic theory.
As such, we can have limited “situated capitalism” where and when it actually does work while also still carving out many, many ways to take care of people, as long as we go back to: 1) a robust, well-funded public sector, 2) corporate regulation, 3) robust consumer and civil rights, 4) accessible and inclusive systems of justice, 5) a mixed economy, which is the most efficient and just form of economies, 5) sincere efforts to keep working to foster inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Please, don’t start an argument about what socialism is or isn’t. I’m not a professor; I’m an artist. My use of the word was general. I am not now nor was I ever a Republican. My parents were, however, so I grew up with it. I didn’t want to be afraid of my own shadow like they had been during the McCarthy years. Once I met kids from New York when I went to American University and was blown away by their political sophistication, I knew that was what I wanted. I was just a naive kid from the burbs. My parents were lower middle class but striving to climb the social ladder. I wasn’t interested in that. I wanted to know things.
My majors were English and journalism, not political science. I’m much more knowledgeable about Jungian psychology than the ins and outs of socialism. It just always seemed more sensible to me.
Socialism is a good thing. Bernie and AOC represent a party of capitalists. They aren’t the saviors, they’re part of the system of oppression. What people don’t understand is that we will never have any power, until we own the means of production. As long as the capitalists do, fascism will always be the end result. If you vote for one of these lying democrats, they will pretend to do something for 4-8 years, while actually setting things up for the republicans to come in and seize more control. This is a groups effort, they are on the same team. I linked three articles on this thread.
They are very well written and informative. I encourage you to read them. ✌🏼
You have to understand that the assholes who RUN the DNC are corporatist types who get their money from the big corporations and their CEO’s / CFO’s and their boards of directors. They do not listen to the grass roots. THAT is why they have to be removed, in favor of the AOC’s of the world.
Exactly. People fall for the BS hook, line and sinker, every time. Bernie’s done this BS before. It’s a game!
David Hogg is deputy director. Is he a corporatist?
He’s an actor. Dad was FBI. Obviously being groomed to be a politician and is a capitalist. Look at his life, he’s an elite. Can’t trust someone like him, especially because he’s part of the party, run by the American Empire!
Careful here. Echo chamber feeling good might be copium. You still need to get 77M votes. You still need to convert the gen-z men, majority of which voted for Trump.
I totally agree with you! Which is why I try to keep my writing unbiased as possible and critical of both parties (even though I’m a leftist)
I totally agree ! We need this 💙👏
Thank you!!
It’s about time !
It's worth pointing out that former Rep. Connor Lamb, who is a moderate on *policy*, is 100% behind AOC here. The distinction is more about toleration and business-as-usual vs aggression and resistance.
There are plenty of moderate and centrist and even conservative Democratic and Independent voters who are angry about the Trump and want Democrats to fight back harder. There are also many who are upset by the amount of money in politics and the influence that brings. They even may love Sanders and Ocasio Cortez for championing those things. However that doesn’t necessarily equate to support of progressive politics generally.
I for one am glad to hear those results and it definitely checks with my y personal experience but I have little hope for the Democratic party right now. They are just not equipped to win elections. The party as a whole just is not working.
https://open.substack.com/pub/publis324843/p/the-democratic-party-is-not-working?r=7av8t&selection=621b4181-4803-4b8a-9065-1969e1721015&utm_campaign=post-share-selection&utm_medium=web