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In reply to the discussion: Convince me to stay a liberal. [View all]F4lconF16
(3,747 posts)And one I tend to agree with.
The problem for me is that labels have a fair bit of meaning. I am a socialist, and when I say that, I mean it. I don't know yet if I fully agree with revolutionary theory or not, but I absolutely believe in the immorality of profit and the capitalist system.
When it comes to making progress, one might argue that FDR made progress. But in doing so, he blocked a much more genuine movement from sweeping the US.
I worry that supporting Sanders may have a similar effect now.
More positive is a very relative term. More positive doesn't really do enough for me--yes, we can get past some things, but unless it is just straight up positive, we aren't going to solve any of the root issues. And I think that's what I've committed to at this point in my life.
And of course, voting will never be enough. But a vote is still a powerful thing. This OP is about much more than just Sanders.