Socialist organization endorses push for ‘uncommitted’ votes in Democratic primaries ahead of Super Tuesday
thehill.com
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest leftist political organization in the country, endorsed the push for “uncommitted” votes in Super Tuesday primaries Sunday. The “uncomm…
  • demesisx@infosec.pubEnglish
    192·
    4 months ago

    The strategy is to attempt to force demagogues to actually care about representing the needs of their constituents.

    Source: this one guy running for president that basically has “not Trump” and “I don’t listen to my constituents because they’re not really my constituents” as his platform for two straight elections in a row.

    • GardenVarietyAnxiety@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      4 months ago

      So basically “If you don’t stop your shit I will drive this goddamn car off a cliff. Do not test me.” kinda business?

      (The above is meant to be a light hearted, jokish way to say what I’m trying to say)

      • demesisx@infosec.pubEnglish
        15·
        4 months ago

        That’s exactly how I’d characterize it. IMO, it was that way for the DNC in 2016 too.

        Being light-hearted is my way of smiling through the pain. So, it’s a perfect description, in my opinion. 🙏🏼