"Party Loyalty" and the Purpose of Parties (warning: Long read)

[TygrBright]

17. Hard for individuals to fight big organizations.

The most effective way to do it might be to either A) Subvert and reclaim the corrupted organization; or B) Build a new organization with similar levels of power and influence.

What say you?

Incidentally, I'm a Bernie supporter. BUT, I'm well aware of two things: First, that even if elected, his power will be greatly limited if he's acting as an individual, no matter how much bully pulpit an office gives him-- he'd be way stronger with an organization backing him. And second, that if we rely on a strong central authority as a way of protecting the people's interests, we'll always be vulnerable to changes of leadership. I'm happier with the people ourselves being the source of authority, but it's damn' hard to achieve as individuals without a strong and united organization.

interestedly,
Bright