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

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19. Not enough energy left to get involved

it's the issues that are the goals, that motivate me. Whatever energy or passion or time I've got is given to that. I have nothing to give to candidates who don't represent those goals, or to a Political Party that doesn't represent me.

Consider how many have to work multiple jobs just to survive. Talk about energy drain. How could they possibly have the energy to get involved in a political party, or even local politics on a regular basis. An occasional protest, maybe. And yet, they are the ones who are most needed to speak out to change the system that keeps them down.

I agree with what you said about DU. It's not a 'left-wing' site any more, in spite of the fact that the majority of active members here do seem to be. Look at how many members here support Bernie compared to Hillary.