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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
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DSA has codified anti-zionism into its bylaws. There is also an expulsion process (restorative rather than punitive). We also have the ability to rescind endorsements of those who do not follow our anti-zionist or bds platform. The point is to avoid unyielding fealty to DSA members in perpetuity even if they do not abide by our platform.
Conveniently, Bernie has finally shifted his stance last year. I think you're consistently missing my point. I don't think Bernie is in any danger. I'm simply acknowledging the situation in which he would be, which isn't that much of a stretch considering his past stances.
Plenty of DSA and other Socialists criticize Bernie. The reality is, he's not that far left of center. That's fine, DSA is big tent, and there's plenty of room on the Dem ballot line for sort-of-left-of-center. I've acknowledged his role in onboarding countless people to DSA and Socialism. I've also laid out his shortcomings. What else do you want from me?
Do you think it's a good move for DSA to primary Bernie Sanders? I hope not. Because that would be political suicide.
You're having a completely different conversation my friend. I am talking about the reality that having a campaign "against Bernie" would be like shooting the momentum of the DSA in their own foot.
I'm not talking about whether he's a liberal zionist or not. Or whether he took "too long". I'm talking about good political moves and strategy to actually win. If you are listening to people in DSA seriously consider trying to primary Bernie you are likely talking to a CIA op.
DSA wants to actually TAKE POWER. If you're analysis is not based on moves to make actual material change I don't think you should call yourself an ML.
All I want from you: "yeah, DSA trying to primary Bernie would be a really bad idea and cause confusion within the voting population. I was just pointing to him as an example of how much our momentum has moved left"
Comrade, the momentum of Socialism is not hinged on one single person. It is a mass movement. He's not even the best representation of what DSA/Socialism is. If an member or ally of DSA, certainly an elected, has policies or views that go against the platform of DSA and Socialism in general, we will act accordingly. We will not just mindlessly follow so-called Socialist members in congress if they have views/policies that go against our platform. I literally posted the codified resolution DSA made last summer to address things exactly such as this, albeit. While Bernie is not a DSA member, is he wants our help or endorsement, he must meet certain criteria.
I repeat, Socialism is not hinged on one single person. It is a mass movement. We are making move across the country. Bernie is not the sole arbiter of Socialism in the USA.
You bet your ass if Bernie continued Zionist takes that he will not have support of DSA (hell, he lost the support of his own staff, as I sourced). AOC lost her national endorsement for these exact reasons. Are we going to primary AOC and Bernie? Likely not; our efforts/money are better spent elsewhere.
There is plenty of criticism of Bernie within DSA. It's not a CIA op lmfao, the guy literally almost lost his entire staff because he wouldn't support a ceasefire and refused to call it a genocide.
It's amazing at what lengths some people will go to avoid answering a simple question.
Is it a good move for a DSA candidate to primary Bernie Sanders?
You're simply being pedantic.
"You bet your ass if Bernie continued Zionist takes that he will not have support of DSA (hell, he lost the support of his own staff, as I sourced). AOC lost her national endorsement for these exact reasons. Are we going to primary AOC and Bernie? Likely not; our efforts/money are better spent elsewhere."
Still avoiding answering the question because you keep trying to have a separate conversation that has nothing to do with what I initially replied to you for.
I'll ask again. Do you think it's a good strategy for DSA to primary Bernie Sanders?
It's a yes or no answer mate.