The Leftist Critique and What I Suggest Doing If You're a Lefty

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14. I would agree that we don't have a strong "left" -

as in strong socialist/communist. I think there are a couple of reasons for that. (1) Most serious leftists were deported during the Palmer and McCarthy years - creating a void and (2) our communist party has been co-opted by the democrats - as evidenced by their willingness to endorse Obama for president. Socialists were much stronger in the 1920's-40's than anything we see now.

Many leftists in this country do meet in small local groups, and the mantra is pretty much to "be ready" because we are not going to be able to predict when it's going to blow. They can save capitalism by electing Bernie, at least for awhile, but even supporters agree we are a long-shot on that.

I'm still not sure why you are posting this in "General Discussion: Primaries" however. What is the point? If you are suggesting Bernie Sanders is a communist you aren't even amusing. He's an FDR democrat.