It’s not defeatism, it’s an acknowledgment that we need to look beyond electoralism within the Dems. Mutual aid, dual power, direct action. If electoralism, build a grass roots infrastructure for a new third party or help an existing one rise.
Third party success won’t happen with just running someone for president every four years. It has to start at very local level, and engage with the public between elections.
I still feel that the lower violent crime rates in neolib states has more to do with them having a semblance of public support services.
Not much, but high amount by US standards.
Everyday crime (not hate crimes etc) has much to do with addiction and poverty.
Honestly surprised by cops being included in this. Wonder if that will bring major backlash in such a conservative state.
I think usually Bernie means well, but I think Democratic party is far beyond saving. We will have no significant progress no less opposition to fascism, until they are gone.
Electoralism is largely a dead end under the duopoly.
I would support that. They tend to blow up.