I'm still skeptical of the "Squad" given their existing history with the Dems. Breaking off from the Dems would be a step in the right direction but they'd also have to significantly lurch leftward policywise (especially on questions related to imperialism and international solidarity, a typical weakness of DSA Dem entryists), reject and cut off all financial support and endorsements from the capitalist donor class, and adopt a socialist political program which centers the working class. They'd also have to significantly beef up their opsec and purge any would-be Blairites from their ranks because if they break away and form a small left bloc the feds will be on them like flies to shit.
Elected politicians who are members of a Marxist party must be subject to recall at any time by that party's members should they ever succumb to opportunist pressure, even the most trusted comrades.
I have a feeling they're holding back because they're beholden to the Dem party, but I guess its telling that they got into government work at all. I just hope if there is a break it'll embolden them to make that lurch leftward
I'm still skeptical of the "Squad" given their existing history with the Dems. Breaking off from the Dems would be a step in the right direction but they'd also have to significantly lurch leftward policywise (especially on questions related to imperialism and international solidarity, a typical weakness of DSA Dem entryists), reject and cut off all financial support and endorsements from the capitalist donor class, and adopt a socialist political program which centers the working class. They'd also have to significantly beef up their opsec and purge any would-be Blairites from their ranks because if they break away and form a small left bloc the feds will be on them like flies to shit.
Also, anyone that endorsed Warren over Bernie shouldn't really be trusted.
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Elected politicians who are members of a Marxist party must be subject to recall at any time by that party's members should they ever succumb to opportunist pressure, even the most trusted comrades.
No argument here.
I have a feeling they're holding back because they're beholden to the Dem party, but I guess its telling that they got into government work at all. I just hope if there is a break it'll embolden them to make that lurch leftward