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In reply to the discussion: Enough with the scolding please. [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)"you be an ally to them if you don't advocate for them? "
who is not advocating for goals? The Democrats I follow all advocate for goals I'm in support of -
what you're arguing is this:
"Sanders (and OR) are the only ones out here fighting for us and the Democrats better get on board" - which is false.
And that's not how it works, especially if they express interest in NOT working with Dems, and criticize DEMS. Dems have been repeatedly told to shut up, get on board with them or risk being primaried. Nina has said she'd quicker find common ground with a Republican and she's not interested really in working with Democrats. Dems get insulted as "neo-liberals" "shills" etc..This is not helpful, it's not how adults behave- it's how petulant children behave.
Democrats have always allowed a plurality of interests to exist within the party because the Democratic Party is a coalition made of not just progressives, but liberals and the center left. When people calling themselves allies choose to target center-left and liberals with selective purity tests, that's friendly fire. Selective Purity Tests are moving targets, those using them are the ones who get to decide who is good enough and who is not - this is harmful bullshit which degrades the Party Brand. Many average democrats, and liberals are tired of it.