The idea that the Democratic Party is an any way "left" is truly laughable. However, in the minds of most Americans, "the Left" *IS* the Democratic Party, and anything outside of that isn't even a blip on their radar screens. And so you have the rather curious situation in which Hillary Clinton was being accused of "Marxist social engineering" at the same time that her husband was signing the NAFTA agreement into law.
Since the Democrats have historically acted as an impediment to social change, it is important to address their role within "the Left".
Whether-or-not you personally believe in electoral politics, the Democrats are going to have a major impact on any left-leaning political movement... And they will probably set you back at least several years.
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Re: am I out of touch?
Date: 2003-08-29 10:59 am (UTC)Since the Democrats have historically acted as an impediment to social change, it is important to address their role within "the Left".
Whether-or-not you personally believe in electoral politics, the Democrats are going to have a major impact on any left-leaning political movement... And they will probably set you back at least several years.