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True. There’s also the problem of closed primaries. You’d never believe how many independents and other third-party registered voters were turned away at the polls in the 2016 primary in NY. 30/50 states have closed primaries, and people participate in them so rarely, they didn’t know any better.
The sad thing is that the primary process is entirely controlled by the state parties. There is nothing in the way to reform but Democrats. There ought to be crazy outrage that the Democrats run such an undemocratic process, but too many Democratic supporters bristle at any criticism of the party.
Agreed. The problem is that people have fallen into such a defeatist complaint loop that they don’t vote anymore. So let’s get everyone doing their part, and expose the flaws or corruption left behind. We’re not changing anything by blaming the DNC or establishment Democrats if we don’t actually participate when it’s time to vote.
You are just too fucking reasonable. Gimme something to flame you on already! Godspeed friend.