Thread by @peterdaou

Why Democrats Lose (THREAD)

As a former Dem insider, hear me out:

After 20 years of waking up to yet another miserable Dem defeat, I realized this is the DESIRED outcome. By watering down real progress, Biden, Pelosi, etc. actively preserve the system and keep the GOP strong.

Why Democrats Lose (cont.)

For too long, I subscribed to the common myth that Democrats lose because they "bring a knife to a gunfight," i.e. that they are well-meaning but ineffectual in the face of the fascist GOP.

But the facts say otherwise...

Why Democrats Lose (cont.)

Just look at the ludicrous Build Bigger Billionaires "negotiations." Despite Dem control of two branches, the bill keeps shrinking and shrinking. From $10T to $1.75T.

"It's Manchin!" they yell. "It's Sinema!" "It's the Parliamentarian!"

Please.

Why Democrats Lose (cont.)

Sorry for not buying the Manchin excuse. These choices are FROM THE TOP:

NO filibuster reform
NO medicare for all
NO court expansion
NO closing child cages
NO real climate action
NO paid family leave
NO minimum wage hike
NO student debt relief...

Why Democrats Lose (cont.)

When I say Dem leaders desire this pathetic outcome, I mean they purposely avoid REAL progress, anything truly transformative, thus appearing useless and uninspiring. And of course Republicans fill that vacuum. Biden and Pelosi are masters at the game.

Why Democrats Lose (cont.)

I quit the Democratic Party once I fully accepted the brutal truth that they are not weak, they are ruthless.

Ruthless in crushing any challenge from the left.

Their "weakness" is an act to keep the system humming along for the ruling class.

And this is the reward for keeping the oligarchs happy:

Does this sound like someone who is willing to kill the filibuster to make MEANINGFUL progress?

Do you see what I mean about Dem leaders getting the result they want, i.e. no systemic change?