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Jan 8, 2001

Who's going to the 2024 Lemon Party convention?

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Jan 8, 2001

Cough Drop The Beat posted:

The whole crux of Bernie's economic inequality argument is that racism, classism, and social inequality are always going to be ingrained into society, so why not repair the issues with our economy, health care system, social safety net, education, and overall quality of life?

Because the general level of education in this country has regressed to the point where winning elections with identity politics is cheaper and easier than using an old-fashioned policy platform, long term race relations be damned.

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Jan 8, 2001

Tallgeese posted:

I'm not so sure that's the right word, given what a certain Hillary R. Clinton spent to lose.

It's cheaper than funding a fair education system.

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Jan 8, 2001

Tallgeese posted:

Well yeah, but I question if it's cheaper than having a platform that naturally entices people to vote for you.
I guess it depends on the going rate on a good Madison Avenue crafted catchphrase.

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