The lesser of two evils.

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79. The biggest obstacles are the major political parties.

In this case, establishment Democrats. They ACTIVELY discourage progressive candidates and often throw in ringers to counter their campaigns. Further, if one actually gets nominated (rare), they starve the campaign ensuring a win by the Republicans and then scream, "See! I TOLD YOU PROGRESSIVES CAN'T WIN!" The Democrats aren't going to allow anyone not toeing the party line in. Any questions see what they did to Howard Dean -- an individual whose only 'sin' was to be against the Iraq War. And, as it turns out, he was right. It's become a top-down organization and all they want is your unquestioning loyalty, money and votes -- every two years. Between that, you and I don't exist.

It could all be turned around, of course, but there is no incentive to do so. Too many people making too much money off the process. Both parties have become good ole' boy clubs representing the 1% which means you and I aren't invited.

Another excellent post, MH. Recced