Listen now | This week, with guest David Doel, we talk about the business of labeling our politics as leftists. For someone like Kyle, who feels terms like “social democrat” might apply alongside elements of terms like “libertarian socialist,” a single label doesn’t necessarily jump out. After all, what is made to seem radical and revolutionary in mainstream U.S. politics is moderate in other industrialized countries, from single-payer healthcare to paid family leave and more.
I am disappointed that you said nothing about AOC and whether or not she is really fighting. She "shot the hostage" just like you wanted her to, has this changed your opinion of her?
BTW, as far as Joe Biden being able to pressure Manchin to vote for BBB by promising him a bridge in WV, or some other thing, I don't think there is anything he can do that would mean more to him than the $500,000 a year he is getting from his coal company. I think that primarying him is the only answer. This would be a good topic for another show.
I am disappointed that you said nothing about AOC and whether or not she is really fighting. She "shot the hostage" just like you wanted her to, has this changed your opinion of her?
BTW, as far as Joe Biden being able to pressure Manchin to vote for BBB by promising him a bridge in WV, or some other thing, I don't think there is anything he can do that would mean more to him than the $500,000 a year he is getting from his coal company. I think that primarying him is the only answer. This would be a good topic for another show.
Not getting Bernie had nothing to do with voters. That DNC machine won't let him run or any of the many Bernies you are thinking of.
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