Blue Paint
If you think a new coat of paint will make this system of things look better, you are sadly mistaken!
If you think a new coat of paint will make this system of things look better, you are sadly mistaken!
This myth is built upon the belief that the two parties are sufficient to represent all sides of the issues.
Until the election of 1852, everybody understood that only a Whig or a Democrat could be elected. The Whigs, however, were unable to find consensus on the issue of slavery; and their house, divided against itself, could not stand. A similar thing is happening now with the Democrats around the issue of oligarchy – and it might spell the end of the party.
We need much more than having political figures fighting for us. We need a general strike.
Barack Obama has warned progressives to avoid in-fighting – “circular firing squads” – that weaken the overall progressive effort. Where, though, should we compromise? Where should we hold firm? Where do we draw the line between purity and pragmatism? Nathan Locke proposes a simple, common-sense litmus test.
It was the race to watch, and they were the people to watch it.
Someone, please stand at the ready to call Anthony Weiner for a clean up on aisle left.
This article matters because if the Left wants to secure victories in upcoming elections, taking note of how this will affect progressives is imperative. Plus, a future of peace is always an urgent matter.
Until they outlaw public monitoring of vote totals completely, this is one of the few methods we have to isolate problems ourselves.