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I have the same amount of power to make this happen as Bernie Sanders has.
I hate using this term because I don't think he's stupid but the phrase is "useful idiot"
If you think of the machine that is politics he serves a purpose. Allowing him to vocalize this message essentially is a pressure release valve. His existence and beliefs although not wrong are keeping more aggressive views at bay. He's basically keeping a segment of the population docile by making them think "he speaks for me. I don't have to do anything"
Hate to say it but AOC as well. They're part of the machinery. They are not disruptors at all.
They keep the left in the Democratic Party so that a viable alternative doesn't form.
You seem to be advocating that no one American even talks about taxing the wealthy so that there isn't a "pressure relief valve"?!
In the world of shit that is American politics right now, your solution, out of all the things that possibly change, is to silence anyone suggesting that just maybe there's a better way?
THIS?! This is what you would change? Remove even the discussion of anything even slightly left of the Clintons?!
Are you insane? Are you Nancy Pelosi? Are you JD Vance?
Do you hate the Democratic party so much that you want to remove all traces of progressive politics from it?
I've got news for you. The water is boiling and the lobster isn't climbing out. Putting the lid on and turning up the heat isn't going to work. Throwing younger lobsters in the pot isn't going to work. And silencing the only people talking about turning the heat down isn't going to fucking help.
Americans need him but more agressive
Disagree. Mamdami is a good example. They just need someone new and fresh without baggage. You go back far enough you will find inconsistencies in any politician. A fresh face benefits all.
Why America only wants geriatrics is beyond me.
They don't want geriatrics, but being an incumbent comes with a massive fund raising and name recognition boost. Making it a huge accomplishment to break into the debate. AOC was a major upset for a reason when she took office. That was not a small accomplishment.