The “you should vote for Trump” response from @JoeBiden, viewed one way, was immature and defensive. Viewed another, it’s a taunt, a reminder to oppressed people that they live in a two-party system in which they often have no real electoral options.
Part of the reason I think advocacy against the #VoteBlueNoMatterWho mindset is so important is the sentiment conveyed in @JoeBiden’s comments to @CosechaMovement (“be thankful for the crumbs we give you and vote for us or you’ll be even more screwed with the GOP in power”).
When @TheDemocrats know that, at the end of the day, progressives will fall in line behind them out of fear of the Republicans, what incentive do they have to pursue progressive policy? None. Our support for politicians *must* be conditional if we are to have any leverage.
Part of building power is drawing lines in the sand. That doesn’t mean there aren’t potential downsides to doing so. It just means that you will render yourself ineffective and irrelevant if you don’t.
Most people recognize that standards are important. They just apply them inconsistently.
But anyone with a social justice mindset should be able to understand and respect that there are legitimate arguments both for and against a #NeverBiden position.
But anyone with a social justice mindset should be able to understand and respect that there are legitimate arguments both for and against a #NeverBiden position.
