>Like I said, this might not be true in America. It seems you can win the
>battle of ideas while losing electoral ground. The spectrum has shifted
>to the right in the 90s even as the Republicans have lost ground.
>Similarly, the policy spectrum shifted to the left in the late 60's early
>70's even while the Democrats were losing because of it. That's the only
>explanation I can think of for why Nixon's welfare policies were so much
>farther to the left than Clinton's.
!!!!!!!
precisely why we all need to be in the streets during the rnc and dnc
electoral politics are hollow and unsatisfying. even if democrats win, you feel like you're losing. the only way to win this game is not to play.
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johnk