The idea of unity in the Democratic Party

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I thought this was an interesting discussion of the conflicting interests in the Democratic Party:

https://jacobinmag.com/2020/02/rashida- ... ablishment

The late Will Rogers once said: "I don't belong to any organized political party. I'm a Democrat."

One thing I'd suggest that the article missed would be:

They are a party of division, seeking to place people in small groups ("Black Democrats", "Hispanic Democrats",...) and emphasizing differences, rather than trying to consolidate ("Democrats") and emphasize common factors between these groups.

It's when people (and sub-groups) stop compromising and instead put their needs above the overall organistion's welfare that these sort of problems occur. Without common ground, it degenerates into a "dog eat dog" situation, tearing the organisation apart.

This can be seen in the unified approach the Republicans seem to have...They may not necessarily LIKE all the policies their party has, but it's better to have some/most of what they want (and maybe a little they don't want) than to have very little\nothing they want.

Of course, this is from an Australian, and so is based on what information makes its way out of the USA in the news, etc. and so may be wildly inaccurate/incorrect.

They're united in their hatred of Trump.

Will the voters of the losing candidates vote for a person they believe rigged the nomination, will have bad policies as President, and in general is a disgusting person because Trump is worse, or will they vote for a third party candidate or stay home? That is the million dollar question, the elephant the room or whatever cliche you desire.

Because as loathed as Trump is as part of the primary process feelings will be hurt, the urge to attack with a greater attack will be hard to resist.

Obviously what is happening in Iowa is a horrible start.

the party on the national level can't survive another loss to trump, it will split along its cultural fault lines, i am fairly confident of this.

"I am a member of NO...ORGANIZED...political party!
I'm a Democrat".

Will Rogers circa 1928







"Not only has the entire civilized World degenerated in the last eight weeks, but so has the Democratic Party!"

Mayor Richard Daley (D) of Chicago. 1968

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZMvV9KBp8

In Regard to the Idea of Unity in The Democratic Party;
Now, i suppose it could be worse; the Democratic Party
Might Other Wise Always Be United Even for 'A Father of All Lies';
But of Course that is How 'Conservative Group Think Religious Politics Works'; Less Open-Minded;
It's all Part of Human Nature; Some Folks Bond and Bind over Group Think More than Others Do.
The Fact that the Democratic Party is Diffuse and Divided is the Nature of 'the Beast' When it becomes
Elected the
First Time or
Second Time too.
The Republican Party is the Minority
Party in Percentage of Numbers; But the
Difference is the Cohesiveness that comes When
Religion and Politics Becomes the Force of 'Hairless Apes' Stronger together (They Vote);
How Do You Accommodate This; You Do Not; It's Human Nature; And It's Reality too.
If You're 'Really
SmART' 'in Rome'
You Follow the Rules
only enough to make Your own;
But of Course This is a very Open
Mind And Body Soul in Balance Dancing Singing FREE.
With Freedom; Truly With Freedom This Doesn't Matter at all until Freedom is GONE.

It's all about getting out to Vote when the 'Finals are Set'.
There won't be much Open Minded/Bodied Activities Going on if Freedom Leaves.

The Solution is Simple; More Democrats Vote; And Then Trump Goes away or not;
i for one Will Vote; That's the Only Voice We Have that counts; if 'the counter' is working correctly at least.

Meh; a lot of People Just don't care; eventually they may have no choice, when it is all too late to change it with care.

There is Positive Human Social Contagion in Empathy That Binds and Bonds over Truth.

It Works the Same, Negatively; Most Unfortunately, for Bold Face Lies too As HiStory continues...

The Last Dictator Speech comes to mind by Charlie Chaplin in Regard to this; It's about Charisma;
It's all About Inspiration; It's all about Getting Our Butt Up and Voting for Our Freedom to continue.

The corporate Dems would much rather see Trump win a second term than somebody like Sanders or Gabbard win the nomination. Maintaining the status quo is just f*****g fine with them. Nancy Pelosi is worth over 100 million dollars. You don't get that rich by serving the American people.

There ain't gonna be any unity in the Democratic Party. The very idea is utterly absurd!