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[–] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 27 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

So, of course, defenders of the status quo politics that voters are so aggressively rejecting have turned to the oldest of all arguments: the claim that while socialists—along with progressive populists who are open to a bolder politics—may be appealing to a small segment of the public, they aren’t “electable” outside of, say, New York City. And, well, Denver, and Washington, and Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, and Tempe, Arizona, and the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, and all the other places where they have won during the current primary season.

The demsocs are offering a vision for a better America. Whether or not they will actually be able to create that better America I don't know, but they're giving the people something. Some kind of hope, some kind of solutions. Centrist Democrats are offering nothing, except more of the same, more of what we know isn't working for large numbers of people.

Centrist Democrats only ever tell us what won't work, but never what will. They're adamant that democratic socialism will fail, but when asked what will work their only answer is more neoliberal capitalism. More of the same, more of what millions of Americans know doesn't work because of their lived experiences. If centrist Democrats can't figure out why that's a losing strategy, then they're dumber than Trump.

[–] ape_arms@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Great thoughts. One of the points I particularly agree with is that dems point out what won't work. They are the "against" party. Part of that is bc the minority has to act in opposition. For as awful as the GOP is, they are "for" things. The demsocs at least stand for something.

[–] evenglow@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago

Pointing out that a shit sandwich smells funny isn't going to help people who can't afford to buy a good sandwich.

Democrats need a leader. They don't need to warn people about Trump 10 years after the fact. People don't need that. They need Democrats to do their job and motivate voters.

Warning about sharks in the water doesn't help when you can't provide a life boat.