General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Want the Democratic Party to Change? [View all]Zorra
(27,670 posts)I always vote, and donate money, etc, and encourage voting; a small step forward is better than no step forward at all, and I applaud and respect the efforts of people who serve in the Democratic Party process.
My father was a local Democratic party politician. I was helping on campaigns at 7 yrs old. I sat drinking Shirley Temples and eating sardines and crackers in smoke filled bars, hearing political discussions, and arguments, from as early as I can remember. The result of all the hoopla was always that, despite all opposition, wealthy, powerful businessmen always found a way to get what they wanted, no matter how unethical, no matter what the cost to the people, or the land.
This seems to be simply how it works in most non-tribal societies; to my knowledge, no person or group has ever been successful at stopping this destructive process for any length of time.
I believe it is probable that non-violent revolution will be the catalyst for bringing about the critical changes that must be made in a relatively short span of time if my grandchildren are going to live in any kind of reasonably healthy, pleasant, environment when they grow up. This healthy environment includes reasonable prosperity, and a satisfactory state of personal and collective liberty. The political process in the US has been corrupted and compromised, beyond all possible repair, by the 1%. It is not salvageable, from its current malignant mutation, as an effective, constructive avenue for changes that are, right now, imperative for future safe and comfortable survival.
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable". - John F. Kennedy