The biggest mistake Sanders (& his supporters) can make at this point is not losing a heavily slanted primary against Establishment Dems & MSM who would rather have 4 more years of Trump than real change.
The single biggest mistake would be packing up & shelving #NotMeUs 1/10
The single biggest mistake would be packing up & shelving #NotMeUs 1/10
There are two paths forward for the US Left.
The history of social change compels us to take the path that has historically led to victories: consciousness-raising, movement building, civil disobedience & raising the costs of oppression: 3/10
The history of social change compels us to take the path that has historically led to victories: consciousness-raising, movement building, civil disobedience & raising the costs of oppression: 3/10
Understanding power means understanding power will do anything & everything to thwart any challenge to their status quo.
It also means understanding that much of the Dem Establishment exists precisely to prevent any real progressive movement. 4/10
It also means understanding that much of the Dem Establishment exists precisely to prevent any real progressive movement. 4/10
On the other hand, understanding societal change means understanding where our TRUE power lies. 5/10
Positive change is never given. Movements FORCE change against the will of those in power. Always. 6/10
If you joined #NotMeUs because you were inspired by a vision of a more just & equitable world...
If you joined this movement to fight for a better world...
If you joined this movement to win...
Then, THIS is your moment. NOW is what matters. 7/10
If you joined this movement to fight for a better world...
If you joined this movement to win...
Then, THIS is your moment. NOW is what matters. 7/10
Sanders dropping out is a tough blow.
So many of us gave so much of ourselves to his campaign. 9/10
So many of us gave so much of ourselves to his campaign. 9/10
But it would be a grave misunderstanding of how societal change really happens to consider this moment a defeat.
Real defeat would be giving up & packing up 10/10
Real defeat would be giving up & packing up 10/10
