• pjwestin@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    Is, “influenced by billionaires,” a euphemism for, “she let her uber executive brother-in-law talk her into gutting any economic populism from her campaign in favor of tepid centrist policies that cost her the election and ushered in a new era of American fascism?”

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      10 hours ago

      I mean I’m not sure Bernie is that woke, much as I love him, but that’s pretty much the view from over here.

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        47 minutes ago

        I disagree, but I do think he has an outdated notion of civil politics and wouldn’t make the same point in connection with her. I’m surprised he said as much about Harris, though I’m grateful if it helps dissuade the Dems from re-nominating her.