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In reply to the discussion: If there WAS a broad mass-based left-wing revolution during a Democratic presidency... [View all]Xyzse
(8,217 posts)40. I still have to wonder about it's focus.
I know I consider myself an Independent, but I can't see myself voting for an Independent or Republican at the moment, knowing that to affect change, we need more people in the Congress and Senate, so that there is more pull on what can be done.
However, if it means furthering certain values and making sure that those in power even those to the left are forced to go further to progressive ideals, then I'll be all for it.
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If there WAS a broad mass-based left-wing revolution during a Democratic presidency... [View all]
Ken Burch
Sep 2014
OP
the broad mass-based race would then have a leader. Haven't we been there done that already?
lonestarnot
Sep 2014
#1
A natural leader will have the tendency to lead. Anarchy doesn't work well. It can be a pain in
lonestarnot
Sep 2014
#3
The current President would view any left-leaning popular movement as hostile. [n/t]
Maedhros
Sep 2014
#32
That's sort of how he viewed OWS, judging from the Federal coordination of the crackdown. [n/t]
Maedhros
Sep 2014
#42
That's surprising; I suggest you add that to the OP to make it clear
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2014
#45
Your first paragraph was fine. If all your posts in this thread had been like that,
Ken Burch
Sep 2014
#63
Revolutions make their own logic; Germany was the most liberal European country for a while
Recursion
Sep 2014
#19
I didn't read the Genovese quote as an accusation of cowardice against slaves.
Nuclear Unicorn
Sep 2014
#23
The thing is, as far as I know, nobody actually WAS asking why Nat Turner was the only revolt leader
Ken Burch
Sep 2014
#62
If we had a real progressive Democratic president, a Democratic Senate, and a Democratic House
Louisiana1976
Sep 2014
#28
that. is not how the major political parties run. if they are able to get a consensus that is what
still_one
Sep 2014
#30
Since this such an unlikely hypothetical situation, I'll assume the good faith is obvious
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2014
#51
There will always be people who would rather burn the village down in the name of "saving" it.
baldguy
Sep 2014
#58
If individuals can't gain power through elections they shouldn't take it by force. N/T
Chathamization
Sep 2014
#53
when the left primaries Tom Carper I'll start considering their potential to lead a revolution nt
geek tragedy
Sep 2014
#61