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DNC Moves to Oust David Hogg After He Says Party Isn’t Standing Up to Trump (truthout.org)

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The DNC cited a procedural concern, but Hogg said it is “impossible to ignore the broader context” of his criticisms.

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 5 days ago

Jenkins, did you hear that young master Hogg expects us to actually help the Plebs?! Egads, didn't anyone explain to him that that's a bit? Jenkins, I need you to get in the private jet and pay Schumer a visit-- no, Jenkins, thirty minutes is much too far to drive-- and also pass along this stock tip. We need to catch this Hogg before the Plebs start getting ideas, like expecting us to work, ha ha.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 5 days ago (6 children)

You cannot reform the party. Either it changes you, or they have you removed.

Yes, the Democrats occupy and monopolize the space for a leftist party. That does not mean the Democrats are leftist, nor ever will be.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago (6 children)

I think there's plenty of Americans that are just fucking sick of both parties and government overreach even if they don't agree on all left vs right issues.

How about we finally start working towards a 3rd party? All these fucks that scammed Americans by talking about removing unnecessary regulations literally only removed the necessary ones and created some new ones in addition. I vote civil libertarian. Our slogan can be just respect civil rights and liberties, and stay the fuck out of everyone else's business.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Can't do shit with the winner takes all, first past the post abomination that is the US system. We need hundreds more senators, absolute defeat of gerrymandering, a dozen more sc justices, ranked choice and the abolishment of the electoral college.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Because the parties aren’t the main problem. The entire system they’ve built is the problem.

We don’t need reform. We need revolution. The only real purpose of our involvement in the electoral system at this point is recruitment, and showing people that the system cannot be reformed. I agree we should continue to push third parties and try to create energetic campaigns behind them, with the primary goal being to force the parties to rig it and show their hand.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (2 children)

ADAB?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I wouldn't say "all" (but I wouldn't spend too much time arguing against someone who does).

The organization is completely corrupt, but I think a lot of individual Dems sincerely care about people