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Some people will be miserable no matter who is running

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[–] [email protected] 92 points 3 months ago (19 children)

We’re electing a president, not a monarch. Nobody is above criticism, and there’s a weird segment of people who act like criticism from the left exists only to help the right.

Like, I actually saw someone say we shouldn’t do it because it’s too nuanced for the average voter, and sorry but I don’t do paternalism like that. If reading criticism of how a candidate isn’t far enough left makes you vote further right, that’s a basic political literacy problem.

[–] [email protected] 57 points 3 months ago (14 children)

I mean, we could focus on defeating the GOP and the day after the election results come in start using social pressure to guide our elected officials. If the criticism risks the GOP seizing even more power, it might be counterproductive to your goals even if the criticism is valid.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well, last time we pushed Biden left it was called too soon after election, give them time to form a plan. Form a cabinet, figure out policies.

Then it was midterms. Questioning the policies for misterm gives Republicans a win. They have to keep these conservative polices set by the last Republican to win over Republican voters.

Then it's 2024. Questioning policies is a win for Republicans. They need to win this election, and then we can push them left.

I'm hoping it ends with a younger nominee.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 months ago

Biden enacted the most left-wing policies of any president in US history. If that's not enough for you, you won't be satisfied with anyone who will get elected in the US.

Vote anyway.

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