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Democrats Appear Paralyzed. Bernie Sanders Is Not. (jacobin.com)

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“Trumpism is not going to be defeated by inside-the-Beltway politicians,” he said.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

A giant "fuck you" to every movie and TV show that's had a character based on/inspired by/parodying AOC and keep putting that character up against the protagonists in some way

Is she a perfect politician? No, and I wouldn't trust anyone who came across as a perfect politician. But it definitely feels like she's intentionally being at best turned into comic relief and at worst villainized at every opportunity