So Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris for Vice-President. That's a safe pick that will keep the donors happy. On the down side, there is no place for those of us wanting things like medicare for all, a Green New Deal jobs program or affordable education. You know, all the things that make us Radical Leftists. I mentioned in an earlier post today's Democrats are basically 80's Republicans. So if you are looking for large systemic changes (if Biden can even win) don't hold your breath. The never ending Neoliberal project looks secure for a few more election cycles. Trump may bring it down but with a staggering amount of destruction in the process.
Trump seems like a guy who wants to lose. The ONLY issue right now is Covid-19 and he seems to basically be uninterested. Nothing can go forward until the virus is under control. Ignoring it and crashing our healthcare system is no way to move forward but it looks like that's what our so called leaders want to do. Attacking Biden as some kind of Bernie controlled leftist is laughable. There are plenty of legitimate problems with Biden's long record to attack. Biden is also the ultimate Washington insider with 50 or so years in national politics. He will increase our taxes the Trump ads tell me. Guess what? No one gives a shit about taxes in the middle of a global pandemic and economic meltdown! Speaking of meltdowns, have you sat through any Trump interviews lately? He cannot give any reason he should get another four years or runs away if asked a question he does not like. What a truly great and inspiring leader! And the Democrats? They are doing their damnedest to go 0-2 to this clown!
Few are actually excited to vote for Biden. That's a big RED flag. Low turn out equals four more years of Emperor Donald. This election is about The Donald. A lot of people hate him but I'm not sure that alone will be enough. Say whatever you want about his core supporters but one thing is for sure, they will get off their asses and vote. Meanwhile, Biden thinks he can afford to ignore a huge chunk of the Democratic Party. Those of us who want things like single payer healthcare, a Green New Deal and affordable education are taken for granted because Trump. The left (the base?) has little enthusiasm for centrist half measures. Add to that we feel we were screwed in 2016. Some are going to say fuck the Democrats, let Trump have it. I'm not one of those. I'll show and tell you why.
To defend or somehow justify the above image takes an EVIL soul. Trump has proven over and over he is unfit for office. Putin has something on him. Trump takes Putin's side just a little too often for my taste. But if you think deregulation, tax cuts and right wing judges are worth the price, help him get four more years. I say no thanks. As bad as I think Biden is, I'll still vote for him. He's sane and offers a chance to return to a fact based world. Instead of watching and cringing at Biden gaffes, here's a pretty good interview.
If the Democrats lose again (there is a good chance they will), they can blame their bankrupt ideology (neoliberalism) and inability to self-reflect. It will NOT be the fault of the Bernie brows, Greens or even Republican cheating.
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