• trpoopo [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    I mean the left isn't really helpless here for once. It would only take a couple of the left's people in the House to publicly say they are not going to pass any of Biden's legislation unless he stops supporting this. If they refuse to block Biden in the house the left orgs like the DSA could publicly withdraw their endorsements of the squad. There isn't really much need to bother with the superficial stuff when the left has a power play on the table if it really cares about any of this beyond a branding level.

    • Pirate [none/use name]
      hexagon
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      4 years ago

      Are you saying we should depend on the DSA and the squad? Do you think the squad would be affected if they lose the DSA's endorsement (assuming that would even happen)

      • trpoopo [none/use name]
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        4 years ago

        I'm saying there is an actual real option here beyond just shouting at the injustice in the world. You have people who can cause meaningful harm to the president's agenda. You also have orgs who's denouncements would cause meaningful harm to the fundraising and reputations of the people with that power. If organizing isn't to exploit opportunity like this then what is it for?

        • Pirate [none/use name]
          hexagon
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          4 years ago

          BDS and organizing isn't shouting at injustice...

          I get what you're saying and would encourage anyone who can to pressure the DSA and the squad but just don't put too much importance or hope on that and instead take action 🙂

          • trpoopo [none/use name]
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            4 years ago

            I guess I just don't really get why there should be any resistance to do this when the whole point of BDS or organizing is to eventually put us in this exact position. We got lucky with the House margins and if we don't do this now there are no opportunities in the foreseeable future.