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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders remains one of Americas most popular politicians [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)Democrats.
Twice progressives have failed to understand that: they failed once with their perfect candidate in 2016, and failed again with implementing a progressive agenda in 2017 because of those same inane arguments and critiques of "establishment" and smearing the party with the usual tired "corporatist" accusations . Yes, it worked swimmingly well to target the establishment of a democratic President (Obama) whose Supreme Court picks were responsible for progess on that front- if only it could have made a difference in the citizens United decisions and why didn't it ? Because of republican appointees to the court, Roberts was a Bush pick.
Yes, that's the long game here, where you understand who the real enemy is and you don't drop tired inane senseless criticisms because you feel some kind of way about the rate or pace things are going - the risk is you end up losing everything . As a liberal I understand this so you bet I refuse to tolerate BS arguments and feed self loathing among democrats.