The problem, CB is that most American see politics as an act of voting- without a politically independent left, with electorial pretensions, we won't be taken seriously by the average American. That is just the way it is.
^^^^^^^ CB: Agree, Ricky.
And given that armed struggle, starting riots and coup d'etats are definitely out of the question, the average American is kind of correct.
And, not to be a pessimist, but left third parties haven't been able to get anywhere.
However, the struggle continues; victory is certain.