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In reply to the discussion: Top 20 signs you might be a counterproductive left wingnut [View all]mick063
(2,424 posts)Enough terrible policy to create a tsunami of public backlash.
The correction factor would be considerable. The pendulum swing to the left would be significant.
The slow, methodical crumbling of the middle class by the third way is actually more effective for the tycoons. The Republicans would cause the burner to be turned up to the point where the frogs would jump out of the pot of boiling water.
The political revolution can only take place if those that recall the time before Clinton can have influence. They have tangible history for comparison. When that generation is gone, and if the third way remains in power, there will be future generations that believe our current administration is the definition of the left with respect to economics.
The boiled frog, the small incremental changes over time, the conditioning of the populace, is a much greater danger. "Shock and awe" social issues by Republicans will wake people up.
Of course this isn't the most favorable route. The most favorable route would be a Democratic Party that represents the working man. Unfortunately, the tycoons appear to be solidly imbedded. Hence, the top priority must be "fixing" the Democratic party. Greater priority then defeating Republicans.
The Republicans are their own worst enemy. They will quite naturally, defeat themselves. They are most effective at doing this when they try to impose their will.