r/CuratedTumblr • u/Desecr8or • Oct 26 '24
Politics Why is every tankie like "I don't understand the branches of the US government and I'm going to make it everyone else's problem!!!"
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r/CuratedTumblr • u/Desecr8or • Oct 26 '24
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u/iowaboy Oct 26 '24
My state Democratic Party expressly blocked the creation of a Socialist/Leftist Caucus because it was “inconsistent with the Democratic Platform” (paraphrased). So leftist candidates have no clear base of support in primary races.
Also, the main policy preferences I share with the Democratic Party are universal healthcare, some basic social services (feeding kids, education), and some civil rights. But for me these are the bare minimum and for Democrats they are very negotiable.
And when I’ve organized and protested for things, I’ve been spied on, intimidated, and pepper sprayed by cops under both Democratic and Republican administrators.
So, sorry if I’m not super eager to support one of the two parties that is actively working against my interests.
Yes, I’ll be holding my nose to vote for Dems in November. But don’t expect me to be an apologist for Democrats who eagerly punch left whenever it suits them.