" In the USA, we don't have political parties, be they social democratic parties like SPD in Germany or, to their left,
Trotskyist parties in France "
True. But why? A discussion of American exceptionalism is always in order, as it suggests many strategic avenues and clearer ways of thinking about issues like participation in electoral politics, support of third parties, just about everything. Everybody should familiarize him/herself with Louis Hartz' work for a start.
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