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In reply to the discussion: I don't post that often and I'm sure many consider that a good thing. But, please, read this one. [View all]Locut0s
(6,154 posts)I wonder if that might not have already been the case for some time. Obama may have been a bright light set against the darkness that has been American politics of the past decade or more. But if we are to talk about true progressive left wing popular support I kind of fear that ship may have sailed a long time ago. Since at least Reagan both parties have been ratcheted progressively to the right so that by the time Bill Clinton took office much of his politics looks like republican politics of decades past. Corporations run both parties.
I would like to be proven wrong but I just don't feel there is the heart left in enough Americans for the kind of popular demonstration you mention. I kind of feel that a lot of that has been burned out of them by decades of disillusionment. But please prove me wrong!!!