Taking over Dems is next to impossible for progressives as entrenched elite is backed by "big money" and is effective at torpedoing progressives every time. Take big money out of politics and you may have a chance at overtaking party, otherwise - screwed
droopy4096
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those are words of a politician. This is what "sells" today. We'll need to see very specific actions to back it up. Thus far most politicians shown lack of spine and would turn on a dime at first opportunity. Canada could've been "divorced" from US for over a decade now when Cretien hinted at desire to move in that direction... but nope, here we are overdependant on US and thumping our chests "never again".
system's gotta go for sure
challenging? sure, but if there were ever conditions for the viable split it would be now. Progressives could splinter Democrats enough for mainstream dems take notice. What's needed is a desire to make it happen and a few capable leaders to unite folks behind the idea... AOC and Bernie may be able to pull it off but haven't indicated any desire yet
With the levels of dissatisfaction with Dems, does it even matter? Isn't it time to form a progressive party and splinter off?
he may not win, but if ideas gain traction others will have to respond and follow up. It's great that he makes it about ideas.
quoting Mel Brooks's Roman senate "..fuck the poor!"
While somewhat effective during POTUS45 she's useless now and listening to her is like listening to drier tumbling your clothes - amusing but ultimately useless
Keep in mind that last election their support base shrunk and NDP genuinely gained a lot. And now their Trump antics may become a liability in next elections. So hopefully they'll dip into minority territory.
But I can agree that in politics are few people with enough charisma to lead. She is one of them.
Notley political quadrant is vidtually idebtical to Carney... She ditched progressive agenda in hunt of power
lets hope it "sticks". Any class in economics say "diversify your portfolio", Canada needs just that. 10% hit is less than 90% hit if you're dealing with multiple partners.