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In reply to the discussion: Why Hasn't The American Left Convinced More Americans To Vote For More Progressive Candidates? [View all]LeftInTX
(25,350 posts)I would like to see more progressives elected, but it isn't easy.
I see a lot plain old bashing here on DU. Sure sometimes it's fun to bash and have a sense of humor about things. And it is important to be critical, especially if being critical can lead to change. But when people bash Obama and keep bashing him, it drives me nuts. It reminds me of kids I went to high school with. The kids who would always make fun of the teachers.
It makes me scratch my head because I joined this forum to not only learn more about politics, but also because I want to be a better citizen myself.
If you live in a district who can elect a progressive, I think it is great. Keep at it. But don't undermine the efforts of those that live in red states or purple districts. We can't help it and we have to work harder than everyone else.