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Cake day: June 16th, 2023

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  • A couple reasons.

    Bernie and the Democrats are going to align 90% of the time (just like with Manchin on the other end of the spectrum). Basically, the other party is anti-America. So being pro-America makes you a de facto Democrat.

    Since we don’t have Ranked Choice Voting or any other system that is conducive to multiple parties, primaries allow directionally aligned candidates to decide who is most popular to avoid splitting the vote. This isn’t necessary if a candidate has enough support for it to not matter. (Bernie is an independent in congress, but he ran as a Democrat in his presidential runs.)






  • I think you’re projecting your own frustrations about the Democratic leadership because most of what you’re saying is wrong. There was a lot more discourse and a lot less defense than you’re remembering.

    I’m not sure what your definition of Blue Maga is. But if it’s accusations against anyone that doesn’t support whatever you think with undying loyalty, that sounds like you. I’m not saying that the absolute defense people doesn’t exist, but that’s not them. And your absolutism is just as bad as what you’re complaining about.


  • I mean, look, you are probably going to take this the wrong way, and you should.

    I’m not sure what I could take the wrong way. I think you were pretty straightforward.

    I do think you’re partly wrong about their pod though. They’re pretty analytical. I find that they try not to take sides too much within the left, but they do try to understand and they’re pretty honest when it’s clear. When they do take a position on divisive wedge issues (within the Democratic Party) they tend to land progressive (not Leftist or liberal).

    Calling them blue maga is some retarded shit though, FR. And I wish that’s what neolibs were, we’d all be a lot better off. I think maybe you’re just upset that they aren’t completely radicalized?