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In reply to the discussion: Has the Left Surrendered? - BillMoyers.com [View all]JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)1-Currently, citizens that label themselves Liberal is at a 40-50 yr high, we need to get them to the polls or running for office.
2-The problem with the left currently is that everyone is looking for leaders, so we don't have leaders. Everyone wants to point fingers and complain, no one wants to jump in. As GOD-AWFUL as the Tea Party is, these fuckers had local citizens jump into state races and won numerous seats. Too bad they're all bat-shit insane but at least they said "I'm not waiting for leaders, I'm going to try to be one". Obviously they failed miserably, but the left could rip a page from this play book. You want a more progressive Govt? Jump the fuck in. Let your voice be heard. Be a leader, stop looking for leaders.
WE ARE THE CHANGE. If you want it.
Why doesn't Adolph Reed, Chris Hedges, etc. run for office? Change the systemmfrommthe inside. For fucks sake, THAT used to be the Liberal mantra!