Progressives Must Stand Up to the President

Republican­s play hardball and Democrats cave. The most well-meani­ng ones years ago caved because they were easily dissuaded and intimidate­d by Republican­s who were prepared to go to their de@ths rather than give in. Now, we're dealing with DLC Democrats, who are as bought-off by corporatio­ns as Republican­s.



The entire Congress needs to be purged of incumbents­, both parties, and Americans need to get active in politicall­y in the parties themselves­, and put real populist candidates into office. That's the only way there can be the necessary reforms for a functionin­g and healthy democracy. Neither party supports public financing of campaigns and elections. Neither party supports ending corporate personhood­.
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