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In reply to the discussion: Post mortem thread. Why did we lose? [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)gambling analogy but we are all stuck in this rigged game--even those who don't vote are playing the role expected of them. Not voting, or opting out, whatever-- is not a winning strategy. (I know, I've done it).
Even those who get out there and demand things-- are playing their role and they will be squashed. The Tea Party aligns with the PTB--big diff.
"Get leftists on the ballot". You can try. Likely the corporates won't let them win but you can try. I'm skeptical that will turn things around but it should be tried. The reality of politics is such that the real progressives wont stand much of a chance. Chewed up either before the election or if they do get elected.
Is there another strategy....? One where we're not blaming but learning from the recent past?