"It is important to think about how to continue our efforts to build momentum for a political revolution after the Democratic convention. At some point we must move beyond protesting the coronation of the Darling of Wall Street in order to reach out to her followers.
There is one act of defiance that we can do immediately after the convention that might help them understand that we are not just revolted by their choice of Clinton, but that we are no longer going to tolerate the continued shift to the right that started with Bill and his "third way" brand of Democratic Republicanism.
If you are a registered Democrat, please join this mass walk out from the party the day after the convention. If you are not a member, please share it with others who are by posting it on your wall and inviting from the event page people you know."
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WHICH WAY TO THE REVOLUTION?
It’s fascinating to follow the discussion about the “Sanders revolution,” a vague phrase that lends itself to a variety of interpretations. Depending on your point of view, the term may be one of hope or derision. For others, it just provokes blank stares. The idea of a political revolution inspires those who can see that today’s Democratic Party is the captive of a system in which special interest money finances increasingly expensive campaigns. In the post-Citizens United era, these people recognize the historic significance of a candidate making a serious run for President without the backing of corporations or wealthy individuals, and despite the efforts of well-connected party leaders aghast that he is challenging one of their own. Beyond setting an example of how to beat this corrupt system, Sanders is out to change it. He is increasingly making campaign finance reform a centerpiece of his campaign. To many of his supporters, the “revolution” is defined as ending a system where the wealthy determine who are viable candidates to ostensibly represent us, while at the same time protecting their interests. |
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