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Why does a state like California that has supermajorities in both houses of the legislature not have a livable wage, housing guarantees, universal healthcare, and other very progressive policies? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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I keep being told it's because of the Republicans that we can't have nice things. So what gives in California? We should be overflowing with progressive policies.

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[โ€“] 41 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Democrats aren't actually trying to help people. They're just the nicer version of capitalism, which still crushes the poor.

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  • [โ€“] 8 points 2 years ago

    Right. They say a bunch of shit to hopefully get their base out, sometimes it works. But they play dead when it comes time to deliver the big stuff (like paid family leave). Still, 2nd term Biden in a coma from old age would be better than Trump 2nd Term.

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