Btw you can be intensely critical of the Democratic party and recognize that it is full of aged out of touch moderates who are refusing to meet the urgency of the moment,
and also recognize that voting for Democrats is extremely important because it allows things like the confirmation of Justices and prevents the literal fascist party from gaining more power and that harm reduction is an important end in itself
These things can coexist
Politics is a long game. Being disappointed and angry today does not obviate your responsibility to participate
Also: The primary is where the action is. The primary is where the action is. It’s almost always going to be either a Democrat or a Republican, so the primary is where the action is. Don’t like meebly Democrats? Vote in the primary for the most radical one you can find. But then support whoever wins against the Republican.
And local elections. Most of the laws we live under are state laws. Vote in state and local elections. You want good books and no don’t-say-gay in your schools? Vote for school board.
