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In reply to the discussion: Why Hasn't The American Left Convinced More Americans To Vote For More Progressive Candidates? [View all]Zorra
(27,670 posts)pretend to be progressive and get nominated by deceiving too many gullible people into believing they are progressive by repeatedly lying to us while they are campaigning.
After they get elected, they only primarily represent the wealthy private interests that sponsor them.
This is how the Third Way/DLC operates. They are skilled corporate marketers who make a living preying on the hopes, dreams, and needs of naive and uninformed citizens.
People crave progressive policies due to their reason and necessity.
People get RW Third Way representation because of their naivete.
Marketing. It's what wealthy private interests do to increase their profit, power, and control. They excel at deception.
You can make a lot of coin selling snake oil in this world ~ all you need is a smooth, forked tongue, a pretty face, and a shiny bottle of dreams to sell.