“We will continue to actively engage in the hard work of direct diplomacy on the ground until we reach a Final Solution.”

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    4 months ago

    Moderate voters elected Joe Biden and in the same breath where they say Democracy is at stake they sneer at the idea of compromising with leftists or progressives to save it.

    Moderates are the problem.

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      4 months ago

      Moderates being the problem doesn’t mean not voting is the solution.

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        4 months ago

        I’m voting 3rd party or writing in.

        Here’s a solution you haven’t explored: Go scream at moderates for once.

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            4 months ago

            Would moderate voters prefer I helped Biden win? Seems like a good opportunity for them to negotiate yes?

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              In these precarious moments with Democracy and Fascism on the line, is it really smart to shove a stick in the flimsy bicycle we already have that can possibly avert this?

              I say no, it is not the time to negotiate. It is time to fall in line and deal with the big fish first.

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                I say no, it is not the time to negotiate. It is time to fall in line and deal with the big fish first

                You would have us negotiate only after we’ve given away the biggest bargaining chip we have? I can tell you exactly how that’s gonna go. Moderates will give us the finger and call it a day.

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                  There will be more elections down the road with less precarious leaders and less crazy consequences should they lose. Bargaining chips occur during primaries; Democrats have none for good reason this cycle — and even the progressives are in consensus.

                  Unless you want to run for office — then by all means.

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                    Bargaining chips occur during primaries;

                    Oh? Is that why we got Biden? Because of all those bargaining chips we have?

                    Anyway you didn’t even try to deny that moderates will just give us the finger and walk away. You know it’s true.