Democrats need to do more...

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38. Sometimes, imprecise language can damage a good message.

Democrats need to figure out a way to show that government works. Infrastructure projects put people to work with well paying jobs. They also benefit cities, counties, and states. If we put out legislation that makes people's lives better, then people may come back and vote.

Look at how the disgusting Republicans, who voted against the last Stimulus were out there touting the benefits of the Stimulus THEY voted against. That shit is just wrong. WE Democrats actually care about helping the average person. Republicans care about "looking like" they want to help. Bribe was not a good word to use. It isn't bribing, it is actually doing what government should do. Provide for the Commons and help improve prosperity. If that gets us more votes, then bonus.

I personally do not want more money in politics. I don't want any money in politics period. I think Buckley v Valeo was one of the worst decisions. Money is not speech. Money is a medium of transfer that can purchase access to platforms. That creates inherent inequality of both opportunity AND outcome. In the current situation though, we cannot allow Republicans to dominate narratives because they have money. We do have some wealthy people who share values and it would be good if they could step up and help.

Democrats do not want Power. Republicans want Power. Democrats want the ability to actually govern, fairly, through the consent of the governed. That is a core value that we possess, that Republicans do not. It is what makes us good at governing but makes us not so good at getting the chance to govern.