what is the point of a democratic party that is indistinguishable from republicans on issues like civil rights for lgbtq people and immigration, allegedly core issues central to their identity
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now now we have to focus on “kitchen table issues” everything else is a distraction (/s to make sure I didn’t get bsky’d)
aug 23, 2025, 3:45 pm • 1 0 • view
what exactly does a gavin newsom democrat stand for beyond "trump bad"? how is that a vision you can sell the country on?
aug 23, 2025, 3:19 pm • 17 0 • view
in 2028 they'll have a candidate walk up to a podium and go "Trump bad!" *loud cheers from the crowd in agreement* then they'll walk off stage
aug 23, 2025, 3:29 pm • 1 0 • view
And then in debates, they just say "Trump bad!" for every response
aug 23, 2025, 3:33 pm • 1 0 • view
Two party system does not work, we need a parliamentary system with multiple parties that work together in coalition against authoritarianism but allow people to focus on their core issues.
aug 23, 2025, 7:40 pm • 1 0 • view
i’d definitely very much prefer that
aug 23, 2025, 7:54 pm • 1 0 • view
Idk nationally but there’s a hell of difference locally & regionally where I live. they are not indistinguishable here. living in the South, I have great clarity on this. & I know this because I have been to the meetings & done the work. the folks I interact with are livid & pushing for change.
aug 23, 2025, 3:23 pm • 1 0 • view
it’s national leadership that needs to go is the thing. lots of state level dems don’t suck, speaking as someone who lives w jb pritzker as their governor.
aug 23, 2025, 4:42 pm • 1 0 • view
I agree. not sure if we can shed them completely. the upcoming primaries may be our last opportunity. i do think the New York delegation is the worst in the country. they more than any other state, are beholden to the monied interests. AOC being a notable exception.
aug 23, 2025, 4:50 pm • 1 0 • view
agreed but off topic for a moment I’m angry this didn’t show on my following tab, where is spend most of my time
aug 24, 2025, 12:31 am • 1 0 • view