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the_liberal_grandpa

(289 posts)
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 11:27 AM Jan 22

This Is How We Win- 5 Non-Negotiables

This video from Max an UNFTR is one of the clearest explanations of what the fuck went wrong in our country
and how we can try to get it back.

For me, any Dem who wants donations from me must be on board with these 5 things.

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This Is How We Win- 5 Non-Negotiables (Original Post) the_liberal_grandpa Jan 22 OP
That list better include killing the filibuster to expand the court Fiendish Thingy Jan 22 #1
Transcripts usonian Jan 22 #2

Fiendish Thingy

(22,784 posts)
1. That list better include killing the filibuster to expand the court
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 11:30 AM
Jan 22

That is the #1 non-negotiable for me.

usonian

(24,619 posts)
2. Transcripts
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 12:09 PM
Jan 22
https://rentry.co/79zirtga

https://www.tubetranscript.com/en/watch?v=AdPOAKsK_mY

Would anyone care to summarize?

OK. I did. One paragraph in a (seemingly) 4 hour video.

You know, on the left, we have goals, too

Reproductive rights, free speech, LGBTQ rights, indigenous rights, pathways to citizenship, stopping the funding of genocide with our tax dollars, eliminating the cap on social security deductions, expanded social safety nets, free and fast public transportation, nationalizing the energy grid, imposing extreme regulations on factory farms, breaking up monopolies, the right to organize, an end to homelessness, addiction and recovery support, ending mass incarceration, Student loan forgiveness, free public college, a wealth tax, closing the carried interest tax loophole, voting access, a meaningful work guarantee, affordable housing options, universal healthc care coverage, progressive taxation, net zero carbon emissions, closing foreign military bases, police reform at home, greater consumer protections, clean water, breathable air, free and fair elections, and getting money out of politics


Pick 5 or pick them all.

My opinion: between elections, the Democratic Party has zero leaders promoting a platform we all agree upon.
"Can't take sides"
And that's how we lose.

Opponents get to focus on idiot trivia and personality issues.

MAKE THE MESSAGE CLEAR 24 by 7 by 365, every year, not just in a month or two.


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